Ming Dynasty: Abandoned baby at the beginning, Zhu let me be the emperor

"The eighteen tribes of the grassland are skilled in the art of riding and archery, good at charging into battle formations, and most of them are brave."

When Duke Wei heard Zhu Ming's question, he was stunned at first, and then he did not hesitate to praise the eighteen tribes of the grassland.

Even though he had defeated the Yuan court's million-strong army, he had to admit that the Yuan court's soldiers were all tricky guys.

"But didn't His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan and Lan Yu defeat the eighteen tribes of the grassland in Mobei and return victoriously?"

After answering Zhu Ming's question, Duke Wei became puzzled again and asked Zhu Ming while looking at him.

"Grandpa Emperor asked the three of us brothers to think about how to deal with the problem of the eighteen tribes of the grassland."

Since he was asking for people's opinions, Zhu Ming didn't hide much and told them everything that had happened.

Hearing Zhu Ming's question, Duke of Wei Xu Da also fell silent, frowned and began to ponder.

This is not an easy matter to resolve.

"The Eighteen Grassland Tribes and the Han people are blood enemies. In my opinion, it would be better to open up trade and allow the Eighteen Grassland Tribes to trade with the Central Plains."

After pondering for a long time, Xu Da finally sighed.

Ever since they drove the Yuan court to the northern desert, his elder brother Zhu Yuanzhang had been sending troops to harass the 18 tribes of the grassland.

Otherwise, if the eighteen tribes of the grassland were allowed to recover, they would lead their troops south and plunder the border.

Although the Eighteen Grassland Tribes no longer have the capital to dominate the Central Plains, their constant border harassment still causes great annoyance to the Ming Dynasty.

"Well, I think so too."

After listening to Xu Da's suggestion, Zhu Ming nodded affirmatively.

Opening up trade is definitely the most effective way to ease the conflicts between the two ethnic groups.

After all, the people of the Eighteen Tribes of the Grassland were not born bandits. In the final analysis, they only risked their lives to go south to plunder because of the shortage of supplies.

By opening up trade, the eighteen tribes on the grassland could exchange cattle and sheep for supplies from the Central Plains. Naturally, they would not give up a safe transaction to fight the Ming army.

"It's just that I feel that there are still some things I don't understand."

Zhu Ming touched his chin. Mutual trade was not just something that existed in the Ming Dynasty.

In fact, since the Tang Dynasty, there have been trade exchanges with the 18 tribes of the grassland.

But no one persisted.

"Hey, after all, how can I, a soldier leading troops in battle, know about this kind of thing?"

Seeing Zhu Ming's distressed look, Xu Da also felt a little overwhelmed.

As a man who led troops to fight, he only cared about winning the battles, so he had no idea how to handle the relationship with the 18 tribes on the grassland.

"Junior knows."

Zhu Ming also nodded. He just came to ask Duke Wei for advice.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Zhu Ming stood up again and looked at Duke Wei. Without saying anything more, he bowed to him.

"Don't say this, don't say this."

Having said this, Xu Da waved his hand casually and leaned towards Zhu Ming.

Seeing Xu Da's cautious look, Zhu Ming also moved closer and listened carefully to what the first meritorious official of the Ming Dynasty had to say.

"You and Miao Jin, when will you..."

Xu Da leaned over to Zhu Ming's ear, lowered his voice, and asked in a serious tone.

Zhu Ming looked up in confusion and looked at Xu Da, who was determined to shock people with his words.

What is the Duke of Wei asking?

Seeing Zhu Ming's unclear expression, Duke Wei looked disappointed and said, "That's right, when are you two going to get married? It's a done deal."

Ever since he went to Zhu Yuanzhang to inquire last time, he has decided to choose Zhu Ming as his son-in-law.

What I want now is to let Zhu Ming marry Xu Miaojin as soon as possible.

"This……"

When Zhu Ming heard clearly that Xu Da was asking about his marriage, his face turned red and he took a step back in panic.

He has indeed gotten used to having Xu Miaojin around him, but as for getting married, it depends on Xu Miaojin's opinion.

According to his experience in his previous life, it is still too early to be with Xu Miaojin now.

"I'm telling you, it's better as soon as possible."

Xu Da smiled at Zhu Ming again. When he was Zhu Ming's age, the matter was already a done deal.

Now, both of them are obviously interested, but they are just holding it back.

"Well, Duke Wei, please take care of your health. I will visit you another day."

Zhu Ming was stunned, afraid that Xu Da would ask more questions, so he bowed and saluted, then turned around and left in a hurry.

He no longer had the composure he had when he came.

"This boy."

Duke Wei looked at Zhu Ming's leaving back, laughed out loud, and shook his head helplessly.

"Zhu Ming, where are you going?"

Zhu Ming rushed straight to the door in a panic. Looking at Xu Miaojin who was about to go back to her room, he remembered Xu Da's question just now and blushed again. He even forgot to answer.

"What's wrong with him?"

Seeing Zhu Ming’s red face, he ignored himself and went straight to the door.

Xu Miaojin also turned to look at Mu Ruanjun with some confusion and asked in confusion.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, what's wrong with you?"

Liu Jin, who had been waiting outside the door, saw Zhu Ming rushing out in such a panic and immediately surrounded him with concern.

Why did this little prince look so embarrassed when he went to Duke Wei's mansion this time?

"Don't ask any more questions, just go."

Zhu Ming took a breath, regained his composure, and then waved his hand.

Why is this Duke of Wei suddenly urging me to get married?

"Yes."

Zhu Ming didn't say anything, and Liu Jin didn't dare to ask any further questions. He could only follow Zhu Ming to the palace.

Even when he returned to the Daming Palace, Zhu Ming was still somewhat frightened and felt somewhat uneasy.

Whenever she thought of Xu Miaojin's face, her face turned red again.

Especially, just now at the gate of Duke Wei's mansion, Xu Miaojin kissed him.

"Zhu Ming, you are finally back."

But before Zhu Ming opened his door, a voice came from behind him.

Zhu Yunhuan brought Zhang Yong and slowly walked in front of Zhu Ming, chuckled and spoke.

"Brother Emperor!"

When Zhu Ming saw Zhu Yunhuan, he was a little surprised, but when he saw the eunuch behind him, his face immediately turned cold: "What's the matter with you coming here?"

"Just looking for you to catch up."

Zhu Yunxun calmly pulled a chair from the side and sat down, looking at him and said.

"I don't remember anything old to reminisce about."

Zhu Ming sneered disdainfully and also sat opposite Zhu Yunhuan.

He and Zhu Yunhuan had only known each other for less than a year, so there was no need for them to reminisce about the past.

Faced with Zhu Ming's indifferent attitude, Zhu Yunhuan did not care.

In other words, he expected Zhu Ming to say this.

After all, what I did could almost be considered a betrayal to him, so it was normal for him to treat me coldly.

"I see, you are here because of the matter of the Eighteen Grassland Tribes."

As Zhu Ming spoke, his eyes unconsciously looked at Zhang Yong behind Zhu Yunhuan.

"He is the little eunuch that my mother arranged for me."

Zhu Yunhuan also followed Zhu Ming's gaze and gave a brief introduction.