The Wanli Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was extremely rebellious

Chapter 663 Toungoo Reopens the War
The Rakshasa have great ambitions, and the Ming Dynasty must be on guard.

Emperor Wanli originally intended to investigate the true nature of the Rakshasa first.

He could also take advantage of this time to relocate to the border towns and develop overseas territories.

Before the matter of the Rakshasa could be resolved, another incident occurred in the southwest.

On the second day of the eleventh month, around 7 a.m., he summoned the Eastern King Zhu Changluo, the Northern King Zhu Changxu, the Northern Sea King Qi Zuoguo, the Duke of Rongguo Qin Yiming, the Duke of Dingguo Xu Wenbi, the Duke of Yingguo Zhang Yuangong, the Duke of Chengguo Zhu Yingzhen, and the Grand Secretary Shen Li to the golden hall of the Qianqing Palace.

After the talent show, it's time for her to get married.

It was getting cold in the capital at this time, and the Nurgan Commandery was almost frozen over.

He planned to quickly arrange the marriages of the Eastern Prince Zhu Changluo and the Northern Prince Zhu Changxu, and then send his two sons back to their respective fiefdoms.

Everyone here has hosted a banquet before, so this time they're pretty familiar with the process.

Once everyone was seated, Wanli Emperor solemnly said, "I've invited you all here today so that I could trouble you to help with the wedding arrangements for Luo'er and Xu'er."

People value perfection, so the marriage between Luo'er and Xu'er is set for the tenth of this month. I will not announce it to the world this time.

Originally, I thought I was just here to join in the fun, but who knew that everyone would have to give a gift? Last time, when Yiming and Rongchang got married, I received millions of taels of silver in gifts.

The key issue is that many officials' families and even ordinary people have traveled hundreds or even thousands of miles to come. Such a grand event is truly a waste of resources and manpower.

This time, we'll just post notices in the capital. Residents of the capital and those who happen to be in the capital can join in the fun; those outside the capital, well, that's fine.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

To be honest, the last event was really big, and too many people came to join in the fun.

In general, people felt that it was a great honor to have attended the wedding banquet of a princess, and one or two taels of silver was not a big deal for ordinary people, so everyone who could come to join in the fun did.

As for the officials, they generally felt that since His Majesty had already made it public, not attending the banquet would be disrespectful to His Majesty. Therefore, those who couldn't come would send their family members to offer gifts.

Besides, nine taels of silver is nothing to an official of rank. After all, at this time, in addition to salary, there was also a subsidy for academic achievement. And to become a formal official of rank, one must at least be a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial civil service examination). Who would be short of a few taels of silver?

This is really a waste of resources and manpower; it's better not to announce it to the world.

Emperor Wanli thought for a moment, then carefully instructed, "This time, prepare 200,000 seats, or one million tables."

Luo'er, the delicacies from the mountains and seas and the fish are still in your hands; Xu'er, the chicken and duck meat are still in your hands; Guozuo, the beef and mutton are still in your hands; Yiming, the soup ingredients and seasonal vegetables are still in your hands; Wenbi, the firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea are still in your hands; Liangyu, the tribute wine is still in your hands.

"You can just dispatch the shuttle ships. All of these should be delivered to the capital before the eighth day. Any problems?"

Everyone nodded repeatedly and said, "No problem."

If all of these are fine, then that's about it.

Just as Wanli was pondering whether there was anything he had overlooked, Zhu Dingchen, the heir of the Duke of Cheng, suddenly strode in, holding an envelope and bowing, saying, "Reporting, Your Majesty, General Liu Ting, the Commander-in-Chief of Yunnan, has an urgent report."

Another incident has occurred in Southeast China!

Liu Ting actually sent an urgent report. Could it be that even this guy can't hold on any longer?
This should be unlikely.

When Emperor Wanli received the urgent report, he frowned slightly upon reading it.

The Burmese Pacification Commissioner, or rather the current Toungoo Dynasty, has surprisingly assembled an army of 300,000 to attack the Mongpan Pacification Commissioner.

It's not that Liu Ting can't hold out; the key issue is that the 50,000 troops he leads are currently stationed in Mengyang Pacification Commission.

Moreover, there is only one mountain road in Yunnan leading to the Three Xuan and Six Wei, which leads to the Mengyang Xuanwei Division.

The Mubang Pacification Commission is located south of the Mengyang Pacification Commission, and the area is full of towering mountains, making both land and water routes impassable.

In other words, if Liu Ting led his army to support the Mubang Pacification Commission, it would be very difficult to transport grain and supplies there.

The Toungoo Dynasty really knows how to pick its timing. It seems like these guys always choose to make their move in November or December, and then back down in February or March of the following year.

This period coincided with the freezing of the capital, and these guys wanted to catch the Ming court off guard so they wouldn't have time to react.

He had originally thought that Liu Ting would lead his army to give the Burmese Pacification Commissioner's Office a sound beating, and then lead 50,000 Sichuan soldiers to hold the Mengyang Pacification Commissioner's Office in charge, so the Burmese Pacification Commissioner's Office would not dare to make any rash moves.

Who knew that these guys just didn't dare to attack Mengyang Pacification Commission, but they still attacked the other Pacification Commissions without hesitation!

Burma Pacification Commissioner, do you still not take the Ming Dynasty seriously?

The northern barbarians did not take the Ming Dynasty seriously, and the Tatars and Oirats were almost wiped out by the Ming.

The Japanese don't take the Ming Dynasty seriously; now they've become the Ming Dynasty's Eastern Ocean Commandery.

The Jurchens didn't take the Ming Dynasty seriously, but I have completely wiped them out.

Do you still dare to disregard the Ming Dynasty?
This so-called Toungoo Dynasty must be completely eradicated as a warning to others!

Emperor Wanli frowned and pondered for a while, then decisively said: "Dingchen, convey my decree, ordering Kemai to quickly assemble all the Ming Dynasty's Weiyuan warships and flying shuttles at the mouth of the Haihe River to await orders."

In addition, I sent a messenger with urgent news to the Mengyang Pacification Commissioner, instructing him not to risk an attack, as I would personally lead a large army there. He was also instructed to send someone to tell the Mubang Pacification Commissioner to hold firm and await reinforcements.

"Wei Chen understands."

Zhu Dingchen quickly cupped his hands, bowed, and took his leave.

Right now, Zhu Changxun is studying in the Imperial Study with Song Yingxing, so there's no need for children to handle the wedding arrangements.

With Xiao Zhu Changxun absent, no one dared to ask for the urgent report in Wanli's possession.

After thinking for a moment, Dongwang Zhu Changluo cautiously asked, "Father, what's wrong with the Mubang Pacification Commission? Why do you need to personally lead the army there?"

Wanli shook his head slightly and said, "This has nothing to do with you. It's because the Burmese Pacification Commissioner's Office has once again assembled a large army to attack the Mubang Pacification Commissioner's Office."

Uh, this really doesn't seem to concern us.

I've forgotten that I'm a vassal king. What right does a vassal king have to concern himself with state affairs?
Upon hearing this, Zhu Changluo, the Prince of the East, immediately shut his mouth.

Wanli thought about it carefully again, then solemnly said, "Yiming, issue the order to have the Fourth Divine Martial Battalion and the Second Divine Machine Battalion prepare for attack." Is the wedding going to be canceled?
Qin Yiming quickly cupped his hands and said, "Your humble servant obeys the decree."

Wanli then instructed, "Liangyu, pass on the order to have Qiancheng's troops and Yang Yinglong's troops prepare to attack."

Qin Liangyu quickly cupped her hands and said, "This humble general obeys the order."

After giving his instructions, Wanli forced a smile and raised his hand, saying, "It's alright, it's alright. Continue with the wedding preparations. We'll finish the banquet before setting off."

You're about to lead a large army on another personal campaign, and you call this nothing?
Everyone was speechless.

Seeing this, Grand Secretary Shen Li cautiously reminded him, "Your Majesty, next year will be another year of the imperial examinations."

So, does this mean that if you lead your troops on a personal expedition now, will you be able to return by February next year?

After careful consideration, Wanli solemnly said, "It's not that I can't organize the provincial and palace examinations while I'm away; you can take charge of organizing them."

The most important thing now is to achieve peace and prosperity throughout the land. If we want to create a peaceful and prosperous world, then we cannot allow people to cause trouble or even rebel everywhere.

The Burmese Pacification Commission has rebelled more than once or twice; I must go and wipe out that so-called Toungoo Dynasty as a warning to others.”

Should I handle this?

You're not even going to care anymore!

Upon hearing this, Shen Li was taken aback for a moment before quickly nodding and saying, "Your Majesty, I understand."

Wanli thought for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Alright, everyone get back to work."

Everyone quickly stood up and took their leave.

Emperor Wanli also got up and walked towards the Imperial Study.

After arriving at the Imperial Study, he said to Li Xuancheng, who was following closely behind him, "Uncle, send someone to summon Xiaolan and Zhi'er over."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhu Changxun looked utterly bewildered.

Summoning the Imperial Noble Consort is understandable, but why summon Xiao Zhizhi?

That kid has become incredibly naughty without his older sister's supervision.

Does Father want to give that brat a scolding?
Imperial Noble Consort Qin Lan probably thought it was because Zhu Changzhi was too naughty, so Wanli wanted to teach him a lesson himself.

Upon receiving the news, she hurriedly carried little Zhu Changzhi to the imperial study and asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"

Xiao Zhu and Changzhi were extremely nervous.

With his older sister away these past few days, he's really been turning things upside down, breaking quite a few things.

While not everything in the palace is priceless, very few items are worthless.

I heard that the Ru kiln inscribed vase he knocked over was a treasure from the Song Dynasty, worth at least tens of thousands of taels of silver!

Father is probably angry.

Unexpectedly, instead of keeping a stern face, Wanli stood up and raised his hand with a loving expression, saying, "Come here, Zhi'er, let your father give you a hug and see how much you weigh."

How much do I weigh?

Do you mean I ate too much?

Xiao Zhu Changzhi was still very nervous and didn't dare to say a word.

Emperor Wanli carried young Zhu Changzhi to the tea table where guests were being entertained. He then invited Imperial Noble Consort Qin Lan to sit down with him before solemnly saying, "Xiao Lan, do you think Zhi'er should go to Southeast Asia to take a look? After all, he will be enfeoffed there in the future."

Uh, this precious son is not even ten years old yet, and you're already considering the issue of him being sent to a fiefdom?
Imperial Noble Consort Qin Lan was taken aback for a moment, then asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, when shall we go?"

Wanli pondered, "We'll go after we finish Luo'er and Xu'er's wedding. The eleventh is a bit too rushed, so let's set it for the twelfth."

what?
I'll go at twelve!

Isn't that less rushed?
Imperial Noble Consort Qin Lan couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Your Majesty, is there some urgent matter that requires you to go to Southeast Asia?"

Wanli nodded slightly and said, "Yes, an urgent report came from the southeast that the Burmese Pacification Commission has once again assembled a large army to attack the Mubang Pacification Commission."

Both land and sea routes to the Mubang Pacification Commissioner's Office are impassable, making it difficult for Shengwu to lead troops there to provide support. Therefore, we must quickly lead our troops to the south of the Burmese Pacification Commissioner's Office by sea.

"If we wait until after the New Year to go there, the Mong Bang Pacification Commission will probably have already been taken over by the Burmese Pacification Commission."

Oh, it's an urgent military situation.

Upon hearing this, Imperial Noble Consort Qin Lan nodded silently and asked no further questions.

She kept in mind that the women in the inner palace were not allowed to interfere in politics.

Upon hearing this, Prince Zhu Changzhi of the Southern Kingdom couldn't help but gesticulate excitedly, saying, "Father, are you going to take your son to war?"

You're so energetic, you're practically itching to break things. You've smashed several vases that are taller than you.

If I don't take you out to see the world, you'll probably tear the palace down for me.

Emperor Wanli smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, Father Emperor will take you to conquer the Burmese Pacification Commission."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Changzhi, the Prince of Xiaonan, cheered, "Good, good!"

what?
Are we really going to war?
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhu Changxun jumped up and said impatiently, "Father, I want to go too."

You definitely need to bring it too.

Wanli nodded without hesitation and said, "Alright, Father will take you with him."

(End of this chapter)