Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 475 Direction of the Fiefdom 2
"Uh~!"

This time, after being rebuffed by his eldest son's words again, Emperor Longwu really had nothing to say! After all, he hadn't really worried about the issue of his sons' fiefdoms!
Even the fiefdoms granted to the second and third sons were merely a coincidence, and are still being built up!

"Come on, let's take a look at the geomantic map!" Slightly embarrassed after being taken aback by his son's words, Emperor Longwu was speechless for a moment. Then, still unwilling to give up, Emperor Longwu directly pulled his eldest son to the geomantic map hanging on the wall of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and began to examine it carefully.

"The territory of the Dragon Kingdom has now spread to Persia (Iran)! I believe the Western Sea (Caspian Sea) will soon become your Uncle Tuolong's bathhouse."

It seems that we can only continue to expand towards the Turkic (European) and Di Rong (African) regions! Looking at the magnificent geomantic map on the wall in front of him, Emperor Longwu first gestured with his hands to indicate the location he currently occupied, and then turned his gaze directly to the vast African and European regions!

"Father, the area near Persia, towards Saudi Arabia, is just a desert!" Upon hearing his father's arrangement, the eldest prince, Zhu Qiyu, was first taken aback, then pointed to the current location of Saudi Arabia and said to Emperor Longwu in an annoyed tone.

At this moment, Zhu Qiyu's meaning was clear: even if he conquered the entire desert region, it wouldn't be of much use! It wouldn't be suitable as a fiefdom for his younger brothers!
Yes, in Zhu Qiyu's view, the fiefdoms to be given to his younger brothers should be carefully selected! He couldn't very well give them a desert as their fiefdom!
After listening to his eldest son's words, Emperor Longwu pointed to the location of Tianfang Kingdom with his finger and then fell silent for a moment.

Emperor Longwu was well aware that the Tianfang Kingdom possessed astonishing oil resources. However, in this era, the utilization rate of oil was extremely low! It could only be used for limited purposes such as building materials, medicine, and warfare; compared to modern utilization rates, it was practically negligible!

"Since Tianfang is a desert, then I will use the navy to cross this area and head directly towards the Rongdi!" Emperor Longwu pointed his finger across the sea on the edge of the desert on the map, past the Tianfang desert, and straight into the heart of Africa, speaking firmly to his son!

Upon hearing his father, Emperor Longwu's, words, the eldest prince, Zhu Qiyu, was taken aback. Clearly, he hadn't expected his father to abandon the Tianfang Kingdom! However, upon reflection, Zhu Qiyu understood his father's decision.

After all, the entire country of Tianfang is desert, so occupying it wouldn't be of much use, and the army would have difficulty marching there! Taking the sea route to bypass this desert is the best option!

While Zhu Qiyu was deep in thought, Emperor Longwu made a decision!
"Boss, have the cabinet issue an edict to begin bestowing titles of kings upon your brothers!"
The second and third sons were respectively granted the titles of King of Joseon and King of Hening!
All the other princes who had reached the age of fifteen were also granted the title of king!
As for bestowing titles, let the cabinet decide for themselves!
At the same time, the princes were granted the right to form their own guards and establish their own residences and military headquarters!

Once the princes have assembled their palace officials and the three palace guards, they will be sent to the Western Rong!
"The Western Rong are a vast land; how much territory they can occupy depends on their abilities!" Emperor Longwu looked at the expansive world map, pressed his hand heavily on the land of Africa, and said in a deep voice to his eldest son beside him.

After hearing his father, Emperor Longwu's, words, the eldest prince, Zhu Qiyu, grinned.

"Father, you sent Grandpa Mu to personally lead troops to occupy Korea before dividing the fiefdoms of my second and third brothers into their own fiefdoms!"

"What about your other brothers? Aren't you going to support them too?!" After hearing his father's words, Zhu Qiyu couldn't help but roll his eyes and remind his father speechlessly: You can't be too biased towards your brothers! You practically handed your second and third brothers their fiefdoms! You should support your other brothers as well!
"Idiot!" Emperor Longwu muttered irritably to his clueless eldest son. But seeing the determination in his son's eyes, Emperor Longwu decided to explain a little.
"Those places in the West (Africa) are all tiny countries. Why would your father need to send people to occupy them?!"
When Ma Bao and his comrades went to the Western Ocean, they visited the Western Rong. Although the land there was good, it was incredibly poor!
Some tribes are still using stone tools! Just those clay chickens and earthenware dogs!

"With just your brothers' three guards of princes, they could easily wipe them out!" Emperor Longwu muttered to his son in annoyance.

In reality, Emperor Longwu had a clear idea in his mind: Africa is a vast and resource-rich land with many crops suitable for cultivation! Besides, he already had a number of arable food crops, so there must be some suitable for Africa!
Besides, there aren't any major powers in Africa, just small tribes! My sons will be safe there! If things are handled well, it'll be a natural progression for my sons to establish temples in Africa!
"Father, you can't possibly favor one brother over the other!" However, after hearing Emperor Longwu's words, the eldest prince, Zhu Qiyu, replied firmly. In Zhu Qiyu's view, regardless of whether the Western Rong lands were easy to conquer, the court had to thoroughly cleanse them before redistributing them! This was the court's stance!

Seeing his son's insistence, Emperor Longwu had no choice but to agree to his son's request. After all, his son was right; they couldn't show favoritism!

"Damn it!"

Eldest son, Dad will listen to you!
Go find your uncle and ask him to take a fleet and clear out a piece of land belonging to the Western Rong!

Your uncle is clearing out the Western Rong territory.

On the other hand, tell your other brothers to quickly prepare their subordinates and the three guards of the Prince's Palace.

By the time they had completed the construction of the three guards of the royal palace, the Western Rong territory had been almost completely cleared!

When the time comes, let them go there and establish their own countries on their own.

"This land of the Western Rong is so vast, let the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh sons go there first." Looking at the boundless African continent, Emperor Longwu boldly announced that he would send his four sons, who were already fifteen years old, there first.

"Alright!" After hearing his father's words, the eldest prince Zhu Qiyu also agreed with a firm expression.

Although Zhu Qiyu coveted the vast lands of the Western Rong, he also knew that things were not so simple! The basic infrastructure of the Dragon Kingdom alone would take many years to complete! And for the Dragon Kingdom to truly develop, it would require countless years, even the efforts of several generations!
Therefore, Zhu Qiyu knew clearly that now was not the time to be greedy for more land!
Since I can't occupy it myself, I might as well give those considerable tracts of land to my younger brothers to occupy!
After all, the most important and greatest thing is his Dragon Kingdom lineage's "Spark Spreads Like Wildfire" plan! Even in the future, his son will be enfeoffed to carry out this great plan!

"Eldest son, you may leave now and prepare for the enfeoffment of your younger brother and the others as kings." Seeing his son's resolute expression, Emperor Longwu waved his hand, dismissing him.
"Your subject takes his leave!" Seeing the resolute look in his father Emperor Longwu's eyes, Zhu Qiyu bowed and withdrew.

"Eldest son, don't forget, in a couple of days, accompany your father to the Firearms Bureau!" Watching his son turn and leave, Emperor Longwu seemed to have remembered something and reminded his son.

"Rest assured, Father, your son will not forget!" Upon hearing his father's reminder, Zhu Qiyu turned around and echoed the words to Emperor Longwu.

"Heh!" Watching his son leave again, Emperor Longwu chuckled softly, then subconsciously reached up and touched his dark beard.
"Thump!" Suddenly, Emperor Longwu, who was stroking his beard, stopped in his tracks as if struck by lightning!
(End of this chapter)