Prince of Chaos

Chapter 692

After three rounds of wine, after five flavors of food.

Zhong Huamin finally had a serious talk with King Su Zhu Shenyao.

Although the local government affairs usually do not need to deal with the vassal king at all, Lanzhou is different.

Lanzhou is located close to the Western Regions, plateaus and grasslands.

Although the vassal king is also a decoration, for many indigenous and tribal people who don't know the political situation of Ming Dynasty, the king of Ming Dynasty is still very important.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo also looked at Zhu Shenyao's role and his deeds as King Su, so he gave King Su considerable courtesy.

After all, Zhu Shenyao is still very popular in Lanzhou, and what he has done can be regarded as a virtuous king.

With such a living signboard in Lanzhou, it would be a waste to not use it.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo also gave Zhu Shenyao the vain position of Marshal Ma of the Lanzhou Camp, making him the nominal leader of Daming in Lanzhou.

Since Zhu Changluo praised Zhu Shenyao so much, Zhong Huamin, the new governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, naturally expressed his courtesy to Zhu Shenyao.

Although the two still had a relationship between well water and river water, and Zhu Shenyao had no right to intervene in local affairs, but Zhu Shenyao was King Su after all, and the Marshal of the Lanzhou Camp after all.

Therefore, Zhong Huamin still needs Zhu Shenyao in some respects.

Zhu Shenyao and Zhong Huamin had a good time drinking and chatting together, and they were very happy. After being so many vassal kings, he never thought that he would have such treatment and status one day.

His father and grandfather, as well as the earlier kings of Su, never left Lanzhou in their entire lives, and they never met a feudal official like Zhong Huamin.

Although, in terms of status and title, Zhu Shenyao is a vassal king second only to the emperor, but since Jianwen cut down the vassals and Chengzu Jing was in trouble, the life of the prince has become more and more difficult every day.

He has no local governance power, no military power in his hands, and has lost his personal freedom. Without an edict, he cannot leave the fief a step, otherwise he will be punished as treason.

It can be said that since the founding of the ancestors, the vassal kings of Ming Dynasty have been acting like prisoners.

A vassal with a good mentality who can be content with the status quo can have children and live a good life, and a person with a bad mentality, like Prince Ning Zhu Chenhao, can only become a stepping stone for others to become holy.

After Zhong Huamin took another sip of the wine in his glass, he said to Zhu Shenyao: "My lord, I thank you for your hospitality. This time, I was ordered by the Holy Prince Yuzhi to assist the lord in governing Lanzhou. I also hope that the prince can fully support the minister's errand."

Zhu Shenyao immediately replied: "Governor Zhong speaks seriously. If there is anything you can use me for, don't be polite. As the vassal king of the Ming Dynasty, I should also be loyal to the Ming Dynasty and shepherd the people of one side."

Zhong Huamin said: "My lord has such a heart, I am very grateful! There are many things in Lanzhou, and I don't know what's going on when I'm new here. Therefore, I also have some questions and want to consult the lord directly."

Zhu Shenyao said: "But it's okay to say, as long as it's something this king knows, this king must know everything without saying anything."

Zhong Huamin clasped his fists in gratitude, "Your Majesty, before I came to Lanzhou, I heard that there are many Qiang people near Lanzhou, especially the herdsmen on the side of the Tao River. I want to know what is going on with these Taohe herdsmen?"

After Zhu Shenyao heard this sentence, he put down his wine glass and said, "What else could be going on? These Qiang people are too poor. The weather has been getting colder and colder these years, so they have become restless .”

"However, fortunately, in the 20th year of Wanli, when Wei Xuezeng and others led the army to quell the rebellion of the worshipers, they also defeated the rebellion in Taohe by the way. In addition, the troops in Ningxia have been strong over the years, so Lanzhou has always been peaceful. gone."

After hearing Zhu Shenyao's words, Zhong Huamin understood.

Although Zhong Huamin knew this information before he came here, after all, it was all information on paper, and the magistrates in some places in Ming Dynasty always reported good news but not bad news.

Therefore, Zhong Huamin naturally needs to understand the situation practically in order to truly feel at ease.

Now, after what King Su said, Zhong Huamin knew it all.

At least Lanzhou is not a mess, and he doesn't need to spend much energy to clean it up, and he can proceed according to the crown prince's plan.

Zhong Huamin said: "This is all due to the heavenly power of the Holy Prince and the Emperor. The Ningxia Rebellion made the Northwest rage, and the Emperor immediately ordered Ye Mengxiong, Wei Xuezeng, Li Rusong, Ma Gui and others to put down the disaster of rebellion and worship. The Holy Prince was at that time After hearing about this incident, I resolutely donated the accumulation of Xishan Huangzhuang for several years, which made the chaos in Ningxia calm down so quickly."

"Now, the Northwest can have such a stable overall situation. All of this is due to the support of the Unsacred Prince and the importance he attached to Ningxia Town."

When Zhong Huamin mentioned Ningxia Town, Zhu Shenyao looked enviously.

Although Zhu Shenyao cannot leave Lanzhou, Ningxia Town is not far from Lanzhou.

Zhu Shenyao had heard about the prosperity of Ningxia Town today.

Ningxia Town now not only has a mutual market, but also the Niutougou Town opened by Emperor Wanli and the mines opened by many wealthy merchants in the capital.

Now, Ningxia Town has not only gathered a large population, but also created amazing wealth.

In particular, the concrete road from Ningxia Town to the capital directly made Zhu Shenyao think about it day and night.

Although he had never seen what this road looked like, the stewards of the palace had been to Ningxia Town and walked this road.

When hearing people say that the cement road in Ningxia Town is smooth and firm, and it is easier to walk than the road paved with stone slabs, Zhu Shenyao couldn't even imagine what the cement road looked like.

Zhu Shenyao looked at Zhong Huamin and said, "Governor Zhong, I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is building a cement road from the capital to Ningxia. I wonder if this road can be extended to Lanzhou?"

Zhong Huamin looked at Zhu Shenyao's expectant eyes, and he replied: "My lord, don't be impatient. The expansion of Lanzhou is the will of the Holy Prince, and it is also a national policy affirmed by the court. Both the cabinet and the military aircraft department attach great importance to this. I think the cement in Ningxia The road should be extended to Lanzhou soon."

After Zhu Shenyao heard this, the surprise in his heart was even more unbearable. If so, Lanzhou was really valued by the court.If it is really going to be built as the most important town in the Northwest, then as the vassal lord of Lanzhou—Su Wang's lineage, naturally, he can get many, many unexpected benefits.

Although Zhu Shenyao is neither greedy nor evil, it does not mean that he will not consider future generations.Especially his close relatives, if King Su's mansion didn't have enough wealth, his descendants who failed to inherit the title would be down and out like ordinary clan after a few generations, which would make Zhu Shenyao very distressed.

Therefore, Zhu Shenyao not only needs to think more about the people of Lanzhou, but also think more about his own descendants. If Lanzhou is really rich, then the clan members of King Su's lineage in Lanzhou will naturally be able to live and eat. Worry free.

Zhu Shenyao excitedly said: "That's good, that's good, as long as Lanzhou can also go directly to the capital, Lanzhou's wealth is also close at hand."

Seeing Zhu Shenyao so excited, Zhong Huamin couldn't understand Zhu Shenyao's mood.

It's not a good thing for a feudal king to have such a big heart.

Fortunately, today's holy prince is open-minded and generous.

Once he meets the Lord of Suspicion, if a feudal lord doesn't live a good life in the palace and thinks about benevolent people all day long, something big will definitely happen.

Zhong Huamin said: "The prince only needs to do his duty well, continue to treat the people with benevolence and righteousness, and be gentle to those herdsmen who have naturalized to live in Lanzhou. At the same time, the minister will also back up the prince and build Lanzhou into a city. The bright pearl of Ming Dynasty above the northwest! Make it not weaker than the land of fireworks in the south of the Yangtze River!"

Zhu Shenyao was excited for a while, and then asked in disbelief: "Is it possible?"

Zhong Huamin replied decisively: "Anything is possible! Lanzhou's lack of wealth stems from the impassable roads! Now the imperial court has the idea of ​​restarting the Silk Road, and Lanzhou, as a key part of it, is naturally the top priority."

"If the construction of Lanzhou can be completed before then, both the roads and the surrounding people can gather together. Why can't Lanzhou prosper?"

Zhu Shenyao said excitedly: "I leave everything to Governor Zhong."

Zhong Huamin said: "Everything depends on the prince. As long as the prince can continue to love the people with love and treat the naturalized herdsmen with love, I will do my best to help the prince and build Lanzhou into the south of the Yangtze River in the northwest of my Ming Dynasty. !"

After eating with Zhu Shenyao and talking about the division of labor, Zhong Huamin left.

On the way back, Sun Chengzong asked again: "Lord Zhongcheng, is King Su trustworthy?"

Sun Chengzong was not optimistic about King Su. In his opinion, the vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty were all things that could not be supported by mud, they just had good reincarnation skills.

Zhong Huamin closed his eyes and rested his mind. Listening to Sun Chengzong's words, he said slowly: "Some things can't just be seen on the surface. King Su is different from ordinary vassal kings. The governor once served as a minister in the clan's mansion, assistant Let Your Highness handle the affairs of the clan."

"At that time, the job of the governor was to know the information of the vassal kings in the world, in case of emergencies. I still know a lot about the situation of King Su. Although he is a good man who also loves to enjoy himself, he doesn't make a fuss. The people of Lanzhou are living a difficult life, and he will take the initiative to exempt the people of Lanzhou from labor in the palace, and he will also take care of the lonely and widowed old people. Among the vassal kings, his actions can be regarded as an anomaly."

Sun Chengzong was a little surprised when he heard Zhong Huamin comment on King Su in this way.

Sun Chengzong was surprised: "King Su actually did such a thing? Could it be that he has the heart of disobedience?"

This is Sun Chengzong's first reaction to King Su's good deeds.

Zhong Huamin looked at Sun Chengzong and said, "What basis does Lanzhou have for rebellion? If you want money, you don't have money, you want food, but you don't have food. There are still Qiang people and Mongolian herdsmen who don't accept Wang Hua around Lanzhou. How can these people follow King Su to rebel?"

"King Su did what he did, but it was an act of his own heart. He has absolutely no intention of disobedience. Moreover, King Su is also at the age of knowing the destiny, so he doesn't want to do this kind of beheading business."

Sun Chengzong sighed: "Then this King Su is really an outlier. If all the vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty can be like King Su, the people of the Ming Dynasty will have a better life."

Zhong Huamin said: "This is impossible. What Su Wang did can only be an isolated phenomenon. Only in a place like Lanzhou will it not arouse the suspicion of local officials."

"Once the place is changed, a vassal king dares to do such favors to the people, let alone how the court will deal with it. Even the local magistrates will participate in the vassal king's evil intentions one by one."

"After all, this kind of favor is not something everyone can do. The magistrate's kindness to the people is an act of loyalty to the emperor and the court, and it is also a duty. The king's kindness is from the heart, so what is the intention?"

"Isn't the court's grace not enough? Do you still need the vassals to continue to show you kindness? Therefore, all the vassals in the world can't be like King Su. If they don't cause trouble, they are qualified Ming vassals. "

Sun Chengzong didn't expect Zhong Huamin to comment on the feudal king's deeds in such a way. He calmly thought about Zhong Huamin's words, and it was true.

Grace can only be bestowed by the court, by the emperor, and by the crown prince.

Once the vassal kings are allowed to act on their behalf, wouldn't the hearts of the common people be messed up?

Therefore, the vassal king of Ming Dynasty should just stay in the palace peacefully and live a life without worrying about food and clothing.

"King Su is really lucky."

Half a day later, Sun Chengzong sighed.

Zhong Huamin also said: "King Su is lucky. He is lucky because he is the vassal king of Lanzhou, and he is also lucky because he met such an enlightened and magnanimous king as the crown prince. Otherwise, I don't know what King Su did. Fortune is curse."

After sighing, Zhong Huamin asked again, "Is the Zongwei Commander of King Su's Mansion here?"

Sun Chengzong replied: "I have received a note from the clan's residence. The Zongwei Commander of Suwang's residence will arrive next month, and his name is Jin Zhongming."

"Jin Zhongming?"

Zhong Huamin couldn't help but muttered when he heard the name. The name sounded familiar, but he didn't remember it for a while.

Seeing Zhong Huamin's puzzled look, Sun Chengzong said, "This Jin Zhongming is the Jurchen general who was naturalized on the Korean battlefield. His real name is Nurhachi, and he was the governor of Jianzhou Jurchen."

After hearing this name, Zhong Huamin had an impression.

When he was in Ciqing Palace, he had heard His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's evaluation of this person several times.

Therefore, Zhong Huamin also has an impression of Nurhachi.

Later, after Zhong Huamin was transferred to the ICAC, he never had the opportunity to enter the Ciqing Palace.

However, Zhong Huamin remembered the name Nurhachi.

When Zhong Huamin heard the name again after the Korean War, Nurhachi had already been given the name Jin Zhongming by the crown prince.

Zhong Huamin said: "Jin Zhongming is a Jurchen, and he was appointed as the commander of King Su Zongwei. It can be seen that His Highness the Holy Prince also has good intentions. He wants to use the method of barbarians to control barbarians, and set an example for the Qiang people and Mongolian herdsmen near Lanzhou. I can see the friendly heart of the imperial court."

"At the same time, even if Jin Zhongming is brutal, it is because of his nature. The court can use it as it goes along, and punish it as it goes against it. This will not only favor the barbarians near Lanzhou, but also establish that the court will not discriminate. They have a meritocracy attitude."

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4000 words. .

Ashamed. . .How can people be so lazy?I don't watch the World Cup anymore.I want to turn on the air conditioner code word!

(End of this chapter)