The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 289 The Most Suitable Candidate

"You can't just hand over such a large silver mine in Japan to a local feudal lord!"

"Giving so much money to local warlords is a recipe for disaster!"

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded after hearing this.

How could I possibly hand over such an important place to someone else so easily?

After making the decision, Zhu Xiong Ying directly summoned Prince Zhu Gang of Jin. Prince Zhu Gang was extremely puzzled. Ever since Zhu Xiong Ying showed them the map and told them that there were so many places in the world, he had been very excited. Although Shanxi was prosperous, it was still inland.

He wanted to build a great empire, and he always believed that he was Zhu Yuanzhang's most capable son besides the crown prince Zhu Biao.

He should be the head of all the vassal kings, so he doesn't intend to ask for anything in the interior of the Ming Dynasty. He just hopes to fight his way out and rebuild his own territory.

Zhu Xiong Ying said to Prince Zhu Gang of Jin.

What has Uncle been busy with lately?

Upon hearing this, Prince Zhu Gang of Jin immediately smiled and said...

"It's all because of you with the map! I'm looking for a suitable place, U.A. High School. I'm very interested in the western area you mentioned!"

"I've heard that many civilizations have been born there, and it's a very rich place. If I have the chance, I want to conquer it!"

At this moment, Prince Zhu Gang of Jin's eyes were full of excitement. He liked this place very much, and after hearing this, he was very excited.

Zhu Xiong Ying said with a smile.

"I hope my third uncle can do me a favor and help me guard the Japanese territory!"

Upon hearing this, Prince Zhu Gang of Jin's face darkened. Although there was a large silver mine in Japan, the place was isolated and not a battlefield he desired. Moreover, the war in Japan was almost over; what would he do there? Clean up the mess? Thinking of this, he looked at his grandson Zhu Xiong Ying with great displeasure.

“Xiongying, you know your third uncle. This place is almost finished. If you let your third uncle take over, not to mention what the vanguard soldiers will think, this is not your third uncle’s personality. Why don’t you see if there is any other place that is more suitable for your third uncle to take over!”

Zhu Xiong Ying had already guessed that Prince Jin, Zhu Gang, would have such an expression, and said with a smile.

"Don't worry, Third Uncle. With your abilities, it would be a waste to use your talents for just a small country like Japan. The reason I asked you to defend this place is partly to help Seventh Uncle guard this place!"

"Third Uncle knows Seventh Uncle's personality, but his abilities are far from sufficient to guard this place. So I plan to have Third Uncle mentor Seventh Uncle and allow him to command his own troops for training. In addition to training troops, it will also allow Third Uncle to become familiar with the current navy!"

"Many places in the West are close to the sea, so naval battles are indispensable!"

"If Third Uncle wants to occupy those places in the west, he naturally cannot slacken in the slightest when it comes to naval warfare!"

After hearing this.

Prince Zhu Gang of Jin breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he wasn't stationed in that place, everything was fine. That place was just too boring.

"Xiongying, you scared your third uncle to death! I really thought you were sending him to guard a place like that!"

"If that's the case, your third uncle won't even have anyone to cry to!"

At this time, King Zhu Fu of Qi also arrived at this place. King Zhu Fu of Qi was very curious about what he had been summoned for.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Prince Qi, Zhu Fu, in front of him and said with a smile, "Seventh Uncle, it's been so long since we last met!"

King Zhu Fu of Qi nodded after hearing this.

"It has indeed been a long time. Is there something Your Highness needs from me? Is there anything I can do for you?"

Zhu Xiong Ying cleared his throat and said.

"I've talked about fiefdoms with some of my uncles before. I wonder which place Seventh Uncle prefers?"

Upon hearing this, King Zhu Fu of Qi frowned.

Although he was granted the title of King Zhu Fu of Qi, he did not like the land of Qi and Lu. He loved fighting, but there were hardly any battles for him to fight in the land of Qi and Lu, which made him very uncomfortable.

He sighed as he thought about this.

"Uncle Qi doesn't know which place is good either. Uncle Qi doesn't have any great talents, he can only manage a place!"

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled and said, "There's a place I'd like to ask Seventh Uncle to guard. I wonder if Seventh Uncle would be willing!"

Upon hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's words, Prince Qi, Zhu Fu, was extremely curious, wondering which place he was referring to. Zhu Xiong Ying then pointed to the direction on the map, and Prince Qi, Zhu Fu, frowned.

"The place Your Highness is referring to is Japan, where those Japanese pirates live. Isn't our Ming army already fighting in that place?"

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded after hearing this.

"I'm sure Uncle Qi is aware of the Japanese pirates. Although we defeated them, they still have a considerable amount of territory and people. This place truly needs to be guarded, and I think only Uncle Qi is suitable to defend it. Please don't refuse!"

Upon hearing this, King Zhu Fu of Qi's eyes lit up. This place, where one didn't have to abide by any ridiculous rules, was a good choice, and there were plenty of people here.

"If I'm left to guard this place, what should be done with the silver mine here?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying smiled and said...

"This silver mine should naturally still be managed by the imperial court. After all, this silver mine is too large. If it were handed over to Uncle Qi, some problems might arise!"

Upon hearing this, Prince Qi, Zhu Fu, nodded. Then Zhu Xiong Ying spoke.

"Japan has not been pacified yet, so it cannot be handed over to Seventh Uncle for the time being. However, Third Uncle and Seventh Uncle can go and manage that place together for the time being. In the future, Third Uncle will go to manage the other brothers, and then it will be up to Seventh Uncle!"

Upon hearing this, Prince Qi, Zhu Fu, was overjoyed. He was worried about whether he could control the area, but having his third son with him would make things much easier, and he could get to know the situation there better.

It was most appropriate for him to make the decision about this place himself. After choosing this place, he nodded in satisfaction.

"Thank you for thinking of Uncle Qi. If Uncle Qi didn't agree, even I couldn't stand it. Please rest assured, Uncle Qi, as long as you are here, nothing will happen to this place!"

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded after hearing this.

When the princes in the court learned that Prince Qi, Zhu Fu, had been granted a fief, they were extremely shocked.

It seems that Prince Qi, Zhu Fu, was the first among all the princes to be granted a fiefdom, and the thought of this place excited the other princes.

(End of this chapter)