Chapter 342 Zhang Ding talks about cooperation
Zhu Di came to Jianghua Island to meet Fang Guan, but saw an acquaintance beside Fang Guan. This man was Zhang Dingbian in plain clothes. Zhu Di was also very fascinated by this first powerful general back then, so he had found an opportunity to meet him a few times before, but he didn't expect Zhang Dingbian to suddenly appear here.
"See Your Highness, King Yan!" Zhang Dingbian smiled very kindly, and then saluted Zhu Di. Although he is now living on Jiuzhou Island and is no longer a Ming person, he still maintains a certain respect for the Ming Dynasty royal family.
"Well~, the old general is polite. I wonder why the old general is not in Jiuzhou, but comes to our Goryeo?" Zhu Di asked politely.
Zhang Dingbian moved to Kyushu with hundreds of thousands of people and opened up the situation on Kyushu Island early. Although it is impossible to say that he dominated Kyushu Island, it is also the largest force on Kyushu Island. Moreover, they have been maintaining stable expansion. Judging from the current speed, it is estimated that the entire Kyushu Island will be included in their rule for up to three years!
"Your Highness has something to know. We encountered some trouble when we went out to sea this time. Fortunately, General Zhang and his friends helped us, which made us return safely. It happened that the old general said that he had something to discuss with Your Highness, so he came with us!" Fang Guan next to him also spoke.
"Is there anything to discuss?" Zhu Di was stunned when he heard this. Although he admired Zhang Dingbian's courage, to be honest, the two sides did not have any intersection except being closer. Moreover, even if Zhang Dingbian had something to do, he should go to discuss with his father, Lao Zhu. Why did he come to him?
"Your Highness, I did have important matters to discuss. I originally planned to visit Kaicheng in a few days, but I didn't expect that Your Highness actually came to the port in person, so I took the liberty to come and meet!" Zhang Dingbian said again at this time.
"Oh, then I wonder what the old general is asking me for?" Zhu Di asked again after hearing this.
"This..." Zhang Dingbian showed a hesitant look and looked at the people around him. The matter he wanted to discuss with Zhu Di was more confidential, and it was not convenient for too many people to know.
"Your Highness, Old General, I have something to deal with. You guys talk first!" Fang Guan also said tactfully. After saying that, he took the other people away. Zhu Di also asked the people around him to retreat, but of course Yao Guangxiao stayed.
Zhang Dingbian also knew that Yao Guangxiao was the number one strategist around Zhu Di, so he smiled at him and then said, "I came to see Your Highness this time, but I actually wanted to discuss going out to sea with Your Highness!"
"Going out of the sea? What sea?" Zhu Di was stunned again when he heard this. Aren't they just by the sea? What sea is there?
"Go out to sea to find the legendary America!" Zhang Dingbian said slowly with a serious expression at this time.
"How did you know America?" Zhu Di stood up suddenly when he heard this, with a look of vigilance on his face.
You should know that after Li Jie presented the globe, Lao Zhu only gave the globe to his sons. There was no extrapolation, so except for Li Jie, only Lao Zhu and Zhu Di's brothers knew about America. However, Zhang Dingbian said the name of America in one go, which made Zhu Di have to be alert.
However, what Zhu Di did not expect was that Zhang Dingbian was stunned when he saw his reaction so much, and then smiled helplessly: "Don't your highness know that there have been rumors about various continents outside, and even imitation globes have been sold secretly?"
"What? You even know the globe. Who spread it?" Zhu Di slapped the table angrily when he heard this. He thought this matter was a royal secret, but from what Zhang Dingbian said, it seemed that this matter had already spread in secret.
"Your Highness, don't be surprised. I don't know who came out. However, it is said that the news came out of a certain prince's mansion. Although not many people were paying attention, I happened to be very interested in this news, especially the globe. After all, this is a treasure given to Your Majesty by the prince consort Li Jie!" Zhang Dingbian replied with a smile again.
"His highness calms down. Actually, I have heard of this. After all, some royal palaces may have a little loose control over their servants, which has led to the leak of the news!" At this moment, Yao Guangxiao next to him also spoke to Zhu Di.
"You actually know, I..." Zhu Di wanted to get angry again when he heard this, but he stopped halfway through the conversation, and then sat down and sulked, because Zhu Di suddenly realized that his brothers were not all like him, and they attached great importance to the globe. It is estimated that some incompetent guys just treat the globe as a toy, and may even show off them everywhere as a topic of conversation, so it is normal to reveal the news.
"Your Highness, although the globe has been circulated, not many people are really paying attention to it. After all, these news is of no use to ordinary people. I even think Your Majesty does not intend to keep it secret deliberately, otherwise he would not have given a globe to every prince." Zhang Dingbian also smiled again at this time.
After hearing this, Zhu Di felt it made sense and then calmed down, so he looked up again and said, "Okay, since you already know the situation in America, you must also know that America is more than ten thousand miles away from us. Even Li Jie said at the beginning that going to America is too risky now. Do you feel confident of reaching America?"
"I am not sure, so I consulted with Your Highness. To be honest, we are also very interested in America. If Your Highness is willing, our two families can contribute money and work to form a fleet to travel to America. I wonder what your Highness wants?" Zhang Dingbian finally showed a solemn expression.
"Huh? You should discuss this kind of thing with my father, why did you come to me for discussion?" Zhu Di did not answer, but asked in confusion again. He always felt that it was really hard to understand that Zhang Dingbian came to him.
"Your Highness, do you think that with our strength, we are really qualified to cooperate with the Ming Dynasty again?" Zhang Dingbian said frankly at this time.
This made Zhu Di stunned, and then he understood that indescribably, Zhang Dingbian and others only occupied this corner of the Kyushu in Japan. Not to mention the Ming Dynasty, they were even much worse than their own Goryeo. The reason why the Ming Dynasty sent them to Japan before was actually mainly to use their power to restrain Japan. The effect is indeed very good now. At least he helped Zhu Ceng to contain the strength of the Japanese, which made him less worried.
"That's not right. Why do I want to cooperate with you? If I want to go to America, I can discuss it with my father!" Zhu Di suddenly asked again at this time. No matter how he looked at it, he had no reason to cooperate with Zhang Dingbian and the others.
"Of course, your highness can use the power of the Ming Dynasty to find America, but are you really willing to rely on the Ming Dynasty in everything?" Zhang Dingbian asked with a calm smile.
"What do you mean?" Zhu Di also frowned at this time. He was the prince of the Ming Dynasty, but Zhang Dingbian's words were suspected of being apart from him and the Ming Dynasty. If the other party did not give him a reasonable explanation, he would definitely turn against him.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Dingbian was still calm as before. He smiled again and said, "Your Highness, don't get me wrong. In fact, from the first time I saw you, I found that Your Highness is definitely not a mediocre person. Now he lives in a small Goryeo. Will Your Highness really be happy?"
Zhang Dingbian's words immediately shocked Zhu Di, and then he looked at this veteran who was famous for his bravery with a serious look. It has to be said that he still underestimated Zhang Dingbian too much. In addition to being brave, Zhang Dingbian's eyesight is far beyond ordinary people, and he actually saw him through at a glance.
Seeing Zhu Di's expression change, Zhang Dingbian was also sure, because he knew that he had the right bet this time, so he took the railway while it was hot: "Your Highness, although you are the prince of the Ming Dynasty and the legitimate son of His Majesty, the crown prince is a dragon and phoenix among people, and your highness can only find another way out. The little Goryeo really aggrieved His Highness's talent. If you can find America, it will be where His Highness can show its strength!"
I have to say that Zhang Dingbian came prepared and had already figured out Zhu Di's thoughts. His words also made Zhu Di very moved. However, at this moment, Zhu Di suddenly frowned again and immediately asked: "I won't talk about my questions for now, but I really want to ask, Old Generals, you are staying well in Jiuzhou, why are you suddenly interested in America thousands of miles away?"
Chapter completed!