My Pen Pal Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 191 Xu Da's Ingenious Plan

Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself, this is awful, why didn’t this old fellow Xu Da come earlier or later, why did he come here now?

These wines are all personal treasures given to us by Old Li. What would happen if Xu Da, that drunkard, saw them?
He never forgot to drink even when he had a carbuncle on his body. How can these good wines escape his clutches now?

No, we have to think of a way!
There was no time to hide the wine in his hand, not to mention that a corner of the bedroom was piled with good wine.

Just as I was thinking about it, Xu Da had already walked into the bedroom. After pretending to bow, he spoke directly:

"Your Majesty, what is the finest wine in your hand? I can smell the rich aroma of the wine from a long distance away. The vessel that holds the wine looks like crystal. It is obviously a fine wine. Your Majesty, can you help me solve this puzzle?"

Seeing that he could not escape this disaster, Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "Do you still need us to ask someone to give you a seat? Why don't you go and get a chair yourself?"

"Hehehe, thank you Your Majesty for the seat." Xu Da rubbed his hands while moving a chair and sitting below Zhu Yuanzhang.

"What are you doing here?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked unhappily.

"I heard from Old Fourth Zhu that there is a new film in the palace. I heard it's called "Drawing Sword" or something like that. I'm very curious and want to come and see if it's really that magical. After all, I have seen the grand scenes of future wars!"

After Xu Da said this, Zhu Yuanzhang remembered that Li Han should have sent him a new video, so why not take this opportunity to take a look at it first?
Anyway, Xu Da is a stubborn person who can't be gotten rid of, so let him take advantage of it this time and let him enjoy the food and the sight.

"We have a new video here, do you want to see it?"

"Of course I did, Your Majesty. Otherwise, why would I, Old Xu, enter the palace?"

Xu Da shamelessly poured himself a glass of wine, smelling the special aroma of the wine, which was so refreshing!

He couldn't help but take a sip, and immediately his mouth was filled with the strong aroma of wine. This time, Xu Da couldn't bear it anymore, and drank the whole cup in one gulp.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xu Da distressedly as he drank the wine in one gulp. He could not help but scold him, "You thought it was just some random wine from the wine shop and drank it in one gulp. This is the immortal wine sent by a strange man!"

It's like a cow chewing a peony!"

Xu Da only felt the wine flowing softly from his throat to his stomach. After a while, he felt a burning sensation throughout his spleen and lungs.

"Good wine, good wine, Your Majesty. I have never tasted such wonderful wine. Your Majesty said that this is good wine sent by a strange man. You are indeed a strange man. This wine is unique in the world!"

At this time, Xu Da also noticed the label on the bottle and said in awe: "So this wine is called Guojiao. It really lives up to its name. It's amazing!

This fine wine is worthy of being called the National Cellar of the Ming Dynasty!"

Seeing that Xu Da's evaluation was so high, Zhu Yuanzhang could no longer hold back, but unlike Xu Da, he did not drink like a cow, but only took small sips.

Then, he could not help it any longer, and without caring about scolding Xu Da for chewing a peony like a cow, he drank all the wine in the cup in one breath.

It’s comfortable, really comfortable!

This wine is indeed a fairy wine. It tastes soft at first, and then a burning sensation comes from the stomach, heart and lungs. However, it does not feel uncomfortable, but rather feels unusually warm.

Compared with this Guojiao, what were the so-called fine wines I drank before?
It’s simply not worth mentioning!
The person who brewed the wine must be the wine immortal Du Kang!

Thinking that Li Han usually drinks this kind of wine, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help feeling a little jealous. No, he must ask Old Li to send him more.

More is better!

Xu Da poured himself another glass, took a deep sniff of the wine, and then drank it all in one gulp. There was only one word to describe this feeling: refreshing!
The two of them kept drinking and drinking until they were tipsy. Suddenly, Xu Da looked a little sad. Zhu Yuanzhang asked curiously, "Why? You were drinking well, why did you become like this?"

"Your Majesty, I am afraid that after this drink, I will never be able to drink again!"

As soon as Xu Da opened his mouth, Zhu Yuanzhang knew what he was up to and immediately became angry.

"Xu Tiande, you are so kind. I'm treating you to this meal. Don't even think about any other tricks!" "Your Majesty, I have followed your Majesty for many years and have always been loyal to you. As the saying goes, even if I have no merit, I have worked hard. It's just two boxes of wine. I didn't expect your Majesty to be so reluctant to give it up!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was even more anxious now. "Great! I didn't expect you to have two boxes. No, absolutely not. Finish your drink and get out!"

"Then I will drink more during this meal!"

After saying that, Xu Da poured himself another full cup and said, "I will drink first as a token of my respect!"

Seeing Xu Da drink it all in one gulp, Zhu Yuanzhang felt so distressed!

After half a round of drinking, Xu Da suddenly said, "Your Majesty, I heard from the people in the Honglu Temple that the Japanese refused to accept the conditions offered by the Ming Dynasty. I have a plan that can make them make up their minds quickly!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was immediately interested when he heard this, and quickly said, "Xu Tiande, please tell me quickly."

"I, your Majesty, would naturally like to present this plan to you, but..."

Seeing Xu Da's guessing game, Zhu Yuanzhang was immediately furious. "Okay, if your plan works, I'll give you half a box!"

"Two boxes!" Xu Da stretched out two fingers.

"One box!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"

"You!" Zhu Yuanzhang almost burst into curse. Although Xu Da looked rough and burly, he was actually a very smart person.

"Hurry up and speak!" Zhu Yuanzhang said unhappily.

"Your Majesty, do you think there is such good wine in the Japanese archipelago?" Xu Da suddenly asked.

"Even the Ming Dynasty doesn't have it, let alone Japan, which is a poor and remote place. Otherwise, why are they so eager to trade with the Ming Dynasty?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was suddenly stunned, and he understood what Xu Da meant.

"You mean, use this wine as bait? No, no, we only have this little bit, not even enough for us to drink, how can we sell it to them?"

"Your Majesty, we are not really selling the wine to them. We just need to show the wine to them at the right time and let them think that the wine can be bought and sold, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it carefully and felt that this was a good idea, but when would be the right time?

Cui Wenyuan has already begun negotiations with envoys from the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Although the initiative is in his hands, the Japanese will not agree so easily.

Because the conditions proposed by the Ming Dynasty were too harsh for them.

For example, asking Japan to completely ban the Japanese pirates was something that the Northern and Southern Dynasties could not do.

Because the Japanese pirates in many areas were not under their control.

Of course, putting forward such harsh conditions was just a cover, because the Ming Dynasty also knew that the Northern and Southern Dynasties could not do it.

This was to make the Northern and Southern Dynasties voluntarily accept conditions that seemed like honey but were actually poison.

The first is to foster agent compradors. The second is that Japan can only use treasure notes to trade with the Ming Dynasty, and to obtain treasure notes, it can only exchange them for gold and silver. The third is to make both dynasties accept the Ming Dynasty’s envoys to visit Japan in the name of inspection, and then find an opportunity to insert Monk Daoyan. The fourth, and most important, is to accept the military protection of the Ming Dynasty!
The so-called protection is to give the Ming Dynasty an excuse to send troops to Japan!

"Your Majesty, the right time is coming soon, and we are on the way back!" Xu Da smiled mysteriously.

Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked and couldn't help but stand up. "Tian De, do you mean the return of the sea trade fleet?"

(End of this chapter)