First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 551

"Really?" Zhu Yuanzhang's anger disappeared for the most part in an instant...

Chapter 764 Zhu Yuanzhang wants to write a book

Li Shanchang's words made Zhu Yuanzhang think of something, and he suddenly sighed, "How to deal with the Japanese country next, you have the final say! Also, Zhu Di, you should learn more from Mr. Li, he can teach you a lot. .”

After Lao Zhu finished speaking, he asked the three of them to retreat.

This surprised Zhu Di somewhat. He felt that the old man was not so easy to talk to, and that the old man asked him to learn from Li Shanchang, which was very fascinating.

What on earth is dad thinking?

"Mr. Lan, some pointers!"

Sapphire rolled her eyes, "I'm sorry, I still have to lead the army, the battle is coming soon...Let me go." Sapphire ignored Zhu Di, and just got wet.

As for Li Shanchang, he continued humming and singing, and he left happily.

Only Zhu Di was left, and the more he thought about it, the more confused he became. He was obviously studying the master's secret scriptures with all his heart, but he was still like this. Nothing compares to this, and he was confused about everything... Could it be that the master left a hand and deliberately didn't teach himself?

No way?

Zhu Di felt very disappointed, he was dejected, and when he returned to the palace, he wrote a letter to Zhang Shuning, saying that my father lied to me, and my father also bullied me. This day can't go on, or we can join hands and do something big!

Before Zhu Di's letter was sent, Zhang Ximeng was invited to the palace.

It's just that today's dishes are a bit pitted, and there is only a basket of washed radishes left.

Lao Zhu was very happy, and told Zhang Ximeng, "This radish is really good, sweet, not spicy at all, and it tastes better than pears!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled helplessly, "My lord, even if it's a pot of pears, isn't it too shabby? Would you like me to pay you to get you some appetizers, such as lamb and bear's paws, I can still afford them."

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head again and again, "Forget it, you don't understand, this poor wine has a special taste when drunk. Isn't there a saying that the wine is crunchy when called radish! Let's drink it like this, it's quite interesting."

Zhang Ximeng was so confused that he had no choice but to take a radish himself. He even looked carefully to see if it was clean. Zhu Yuanzhang was too rough to do anything.

Old Zhu pretended not to notice, he drank radish and wine very happily, and when he finished a bowl of wine, Lao Zhu smiled and said: "In the morning, when Li Shanchang was talking back and forth, he told us that he plotted against Zhang Shicheng back then. When he was in trouble, we were indifferent and watched him suffer. We provided all support except help!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile: "It's just now that I think about it. It turns out that the gentleman back then was still full of bad water!"

Zhang Ximeng lowered his head and gnawed on the radish, and suddenly said softly, "My lord is sighing, I can't go back to the beginning, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a while, then smiled and said: "That's right, back then we were just a few prefectures, with [-] to [-] soldiers and horses, struggling to survive, and trying to survive... any idea can be used, and any words can be said. On the contrary, Really sitting on the world, sitting on the dragon chair with the buttocks, but being controlled by others everywhere, taking care of everything, it is not so refreshing."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Take the matter of the Wa Kingdom and Goryeo as an example. Those methods may not be put on the table, but they may not be ineffective. We know it in our hearts, but we just can't say it, and we can't do that."

Zhang Ximeng was stunned, then suddenly grabbed the wine glass and took a sip. The burning sensation filled his throat, and the alcohol began to melt into his body, like a key, opening the conversation box.

"This is also what I think is necessary to train King Yan." Zhang Ximeng said: "My lord is here in the world, he is the Son of Heaven, and the lord of China. There are some things that the lord can't say. For example, if the lord has something wrong with Gao Li at the moment His words will immediately make other vassals have ideas, and it will be inconvenient if they want to play with them in the future."

Zhu Yuanzhang took a big bite of the radish, smiled and said: "We are like this, and you, Mr. Zhang, are not like this. We only figured it out in the past few days, no wonder you want to resign. All the people in the court are your disciples." Disciple, if you say a word, they will definitely regard it as a golden rule. In this way, you will be tied up and it will be difficult to do things."

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "Yes, according to our thousands of years of tradition, we always think about long-term planning, consider all aspects, prepare for our children and grandchildren, and seek peace for all generations... If you think about it this way, you will always be ruthless when facing these small country vassals. , Too much consideration for face, identity, status, self-limitation, and hands and feet. In fact, sometimes, a lower moral level is not necessarily a bad thing. We will suffer from being too gentleman."

Old Zhu hehe said: "So in Beiping now, there is an old bastard Li Shanchang, there is a shameless Lan Yu, and there is a brat Zhu Di! Mr. Zhang! You are really scheming!"

Zhang Ximeng grinned, "Isn't this great! My lord still feels distressed?"

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head, "No, what about Japan and Goryeo has nothing to do with us! If it weren't for being the emperor, we have to think a little bit more, we even wish they would all die!"

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "Isn't that good, let them toss, it's almost done, the lord will make another move, that's all."

Old Zhu drank two more bowls of wine in suspense. He suddenly said: "Mr. Zhang, you said that Li Shanchang is still alive and can remind the younger generation how he got here back then. If even he is gone, will the future children be happy?" You don’t know anything? You think it’s that easy to conquer and govern the world, and you’re confused and making more and more mistakes?”

Zhang Ximeng pondered slightly, "For the sake of the venerable, Spring and Autumn brushwork... After so many years, the history books must be carefully revised, and many things will naturally be erased by then."

"no!"

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly roared in a low voice: "Absolutely not! We don't agree!"

Zhang Ximeng was shocked, and hurriedly said: "My lord, there is nothing we can do about it. Even if he is as wise and wise as Tang Taizong, he has practiced the Xuanwu Gate before and after how many times, it is reasonable."

"That doesn't work either!" Zhu Yuanzhang took a bite of the radish and chewed it with big mouthfuls, with a heroic momentum, swallowing the sun and the moon.

"Mr. Zhang, let's ask ourselves, since the beginning of the army, there is nothing that cannot be said. When it comes to winning the country, we have no regrets. All in all, Zhu Yuanzhang doesn't need any Spring and Autumn brushwork."

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "My lord, you don't need the Spring and Autumn brushwork. Naturally, you have the air of a sage. But I'm thinking, maybe someone will discredit you!"

Old Zhu was stunned for a moment, speechless for a long time.

After a while, Old Zhu said: "Mr. Zhang, is this why you always want to write a book behind closed doors?"

Zhang Ximeng didn't say anything, but just said indifferently: "Even if I write it, not many people may take it seriously. All in all, I will do my best, and I won't say anything about other things, especially those that have happened for decades or hundreds of years. I can tell you exactly."

Zhang Ximeng seemed a little lonely after chatting here.

Zhu Yuanzhang's pupils tightened slightly, he thought over and over again, and said slowly: "Mr.'s worry at the moment is quite similar to what Confucius said to know that I have sinned against me, but it is only the taste of spring and autumn! The way of sages has been tampered with too much, no wonder sir Worry."

Old Zhu turned his head, looked at Zhang Ximeng, and said very seriously: "Sir, we are still the emperor at the moment, and you are also in your prime. We are not old, so we don't need to be dull."

Suddenly, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flickered, and Zhang Ximeng was stunned. Did he return to Haozhou City, or Linhuai Town?

To sum up what Lao Zhu said, you have to stand up!

You can't be decadent.

We are still the Son of Heaven, the founding king of the country, and you, Zhang Xiang, are the grand master of the dynasty, disciples and old officials, all over the world, sages and sages in the world, and your master is alive.

With the status and power of our monarchs and ministers... If we also resign to our fate, then ask the others, is there any hope?Who can make the world a better place?

Just follow the old ways, won't the car go backwards and push forward?

Everyone wants to be a paper painter like Li Shanchang. When can't paper paper, will the sky fall apart?

Old Zhu slapped the table heavily, and said sharply: "Mr. Zhang, we didn't think so much before. But now that Biao'er is becoming more and more like an emperor, and he supervises and regents, we can rest assured. These days, we are thinking, Is it possible that Zhu Yuanzhang can really retreat to the countryside and play with his grandchildren?"

"I've been chatting with you today, and I suddenly feel that there are still too many things to do, and we can't be complacent. You can't slack off either!"

Zhu Yuanzhang is really high-spirited and high-spirited.

While drinking, he said to Zhang Ximeng: "The first thing we think about is to explain and write clearly everything that has happened since we started the army. The teacher will do the work and publish it in our name."

Zhang Ximeng rolled his eyes, "My lord, you mustered up your fighting spirit and wanted to do something, but in the end you asked me to write a book for you?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said bluntly: "What? You still don't want to? Don't worry, we will give you a portion of the refill fee."

Zhang Ximeng thought for a while, and then said, "I don't want the finishing fee. If we don't count the co-authorship, how about half the manuscript fee?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhang Ximeng, "Tell us the truth, do you think this is profitable?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled helplessly, you only know, otherwise, where did my millions of draft fees come from?Among other things, if you Zhu Yuanzhang want to write something, it is not easy!

Old Zhu pondered for a while, then smiled lightly: "If you care about us asking for money, it proves that we are right. We must write something by ourselves to explain the things of our life. And we have to stipulate that future generations, You must read it carefully, and you must know that it is difficult for your ancestors to start a business, and you must keep the foundation well, and you are worthy of your ancestors' hard work!"

"Yes! If we want to write something, we must write it now!"

Old Zhu seemed extremely excited. He walked back and forth on the ground, pacing non-stop.

"Mr. Zhang, what do you think we should write? Should we write in detail, or in a rough outline? But we still want to be more detailed, but we don't know where to start?"

Seeing that Lao Zhu was so eager, Zhang Ximeng could only say: "My lord, should I divide it into three parts? "Revival" talks about the establishment of a country, and the third one is called "Reclamation of Wasteland", which talks about opening up territories."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly, "It's not bad to divide it into three parts, but let's think about this name, think about it carefully!"

Chapter 765 The Zhang family also has rebellious sons

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't accept Zhang Ximeng's suggestion, and blinded the three good names for nothing.You have to know that this is the award-winning autobiography of Xun Xun, the boss who will be stronger in his life.

As long as you agree with the name, let me write it for you later, if nothing else, it will be no problem to put you on the throne of "Ming Xunzu".

Obviously, Zhu Yuanzhang is different from Xunzong who doesn't love to do anything. He not only loves to do things, but also has extraordinary energy.

Originally, Zhu Biao supervised the country, and Lao Zhu had nothing to do. This guy was in a bad mood. He stayed in Peiping and was reluctant to respond to the sky. He also had this consideration. After all, what else could he do after he went back?

Playing with your son to seize power?

But talking with Zhang Ximeng this time opened up Lao Zhu's thinking... That's right, he has established the Ming Dynasty and has been ruling the country for more than ten years. This Ming Dynasty has begun to take shape.

Zhu Yuanzhang continued to work hard and work hard, and it is estimated that this is the case.

Continue to strictly rectify the officialdom, kill a few corrupt officials, that's it... What's more, Zhu Biao can do this kind of thing, so why bother Lao Zhu.

What Zhu Yuanzhang should do is to jump out of the government affairs like Zhang Ximeng, set the rules for the world, pick up the leftovers and make up for the gaps, and take good care of them so that the Ming Dynasty can develop better.

From a certain point of view, the Ming Dynasty is also the son of Zhu Yuanzhang, who founded it by himself. Today, the Ming Dynasty should run and develop on its own like an adult child.

Zhu Yuanzhang only needs to watch over, provide guidance and supervision, that's all.

That's right!

This is why Zhang Ximeng clamored to write a book behind closed doors!

This guy is full of calculations, has more minds than anyone else, thinks farther than anyone else, and arranges things clearly and clearly many years in advance.

But the question is why didn't you tell us?

Based on our relationship, you can be open and honest, and tell me clearly that we, the monarchs and ministers, will make arrangements together and advance and retreat together, isn't it good?

In your eyes, Zhu Yuanzhang is so confused?

Do you have to be greedy for power, even refusing to let your own son go?

And this is not giving up the authority of the Son of Heaven, but a different way to govern the country.

Isn't that great!

Zhu Yuanzhang looked up to the sky and sighed, "Sister, let me tell you, this Mr. Zhang has too many thoughts and is not sincere at all. We must guard against him in the future, and we must not suffer losses."

Empress Ma didn't even bother to listen, "Zhu Chongba, be sober, don't talk about anything else, you said you wrote a book and wrote about your experiences over the years, do you have the ability? I have a lot of books, I know a lot of characters, and I can write a few crooked poems, but if you want to write a book, don't you still rely on Mr. Zhang?"

"Besides, you can only think about such a big matter related to the country. How can Mr. Zhang teach you the truth?"

"Let me advise you, ask Mr. Zhang more, don't make jokes. You want to write a book and plan for the future of the country. This is Mr. Zhang's ability. It is best for you to talk to him more."

Empress Ma's lesson made Lao Zhu cool down, and he also calmed down.

He can fight wars and govern the country, but it is not so easy when it comes to summarizing experience and lessons and writing them into books for future reference.

The first point is how to make up your mind!

Do you want to put rouge and powder on yourself by writing this thing?

Obviously not.

If you want future generations to refer to it, it must be true.

Zhu Yuanzhang spent a few days trying to recall the days back then, especially his childhood, since he could remember.

All kinds of experiences, including herding cattle for the landlord, family upheaval, becoming a monk in the monastery, wandering outside, what I saw and heard, until I decided to join the army.

Zhu Yuanzhang plans to use about [-] words, or even more, to describe the people's livelihood clearly, take their family as a model, analyze carefully, and explain clearly what they have experienced, and what the people of the same period have experienced...

In fact, as long as this matter is clearly written, some things will be ready to come out.

It wasn't that Zhu Yuanzhang was born rebellious, nor was it his destiny... It's that the Great Yuan Dynasty really didn't allow people to live. There are too many people like him.

Tens of thousands of anger gathered into the Red Scarf Uprising.

Only then did the anger that destroyed Yuan Ting come into being.

After the first book is over, when it comes to the second book, it's time to write about how to grow and build a great Ming... At this point, Zhang Ximeng is about to emerge.

Because there are too many things that he and Zhang Ximeng agreed on together.

He didn't care about it before, but at this point, he had to analyze these decisions and carefully examine the various arrangements... Lao Zhu kept going through these things over and over again in his mind, and he was quite happy, as if he had returned to the past.

Lao Zhu indulged in it and kept busy.

The others outside were not idle, and Lan Yu had already led the troops into Korea.And Li Shanchang also went to Liaoyang to deploy logistics.

Zhu Di did not leave and stayed in Peiping, but he continued to raise food, salaries and arms to support the use of troops.Although the three of them can be regarded as a model of great lack and great virtue, they each have their own needs, and when they do things, they work extra hard, and they don't dare to be sloppy at all.It is much stronger than those gentlemen.

While he was busy, Zhu Di received a long letter from Zhang Shuning, which contained a lot of content. Zhang Shuning wrote more than 3 words.

Compared with Zhu Di clamoring about doing big things, Zhang Shuning has written a lot.

This is what he did with a teacher from the school to investigate.

Students of different grades also participated in the survey. They visited various places in Shandong, and went to three prefectures and more than ten counties.

During Hongwu's 11-year winter vacation, he was busy with this matter.

Originally, Zhang Shuning was too young to participate, so he applied on his own initiative, and only after his husband nodded, he had the opportunity to participate.

But after some investigation, Zhang Shuning was terrified.