Da Ming Tai Shi

Chapter 79

Guided by Li Qi, several people walked into Li Shanchang's bedroom, a small room filled with the strong smell of medicine that wrinkled one's nose.

Li Shanchang was already very old. The first minister of the founding of the Ming Dynasty also couldn't withstand the erosion of time, and came to the point of dying.

"His Royal Highness is coming, why don't you tell me in advance, so that the old man can come out of the house to welcome him."

Li Shanchang made a gesture to get up, Zhu Biao had already walked two steps quickly, put his hands on the former's shoulders and said: "You don't need to be polite, grand master, lie down, lie down quickly."

"Then please Your Highness forgive me for being rude." Li Shanchang went down the donkey and lay back down, but he still held Zhu Biao's hand and asked affectionately: "I heard that Your Highness suffered from a cold a few days ago. Has Jinti Kangtai been around recently?"

"It's fine, I'm fine."

In front of Li Shanchang, Zhu Biao didn't even call himself an orphan, and he didn't show the prince's spectrum in his posture.

"His Royal Highness is in good health, that's a good thing. I feel more at ease in my heart." Li Shanchang's words were concerned, which made Zhu Biao very moved. He held Li Shanchang's hand tightly and kept chanting.

"The most important thing is for the grand master to get better soon. The court cannot do without the grand master, and I, Da Ming, cannot do without the grand master."

Li Shanchang shook his head and said with emotion: "Old, old, the old man is almost seventy years old, so he has a long life. Mo Yan is suffering from leg disease now, even if he has a pair of good legs, there is no need for court affairs The old man put his beak, people become confused when they are old, I am afraid that I will let down your majesty and your majesty's kindness."

"The grand master's words are serious, and his words are serious."

"That's right, the Duke of Korea can't say that. Whether it's His Majesty, His Highness or all the officials, we all hope that you, Grand Master, will recover soon."

Deng Zhen stood aside to accompany the conversation, and also comforted Li Shanchang a few words, and said: "What's more, now that His Majesty intends to make another Northern Expedition, the coordination center has to be done by you, Grand Master."

"Your Majesty is going to the Northern Expedition?"

Li Shanchang was taken aback when he first heard it, and then looked at Zhu Biao.

The latter glanced at Deng Zhen first, then nodded to Li Shanchang, and admitted: "Yes, father does have another plan for the Northern Expedition, and he summoned Wei Guogong and Song Guogong respectively a few days ago, but it has not been confirmed yet."

Although he couldn't bear to deceive Li Shanchang, Zhu Biao did not give a firm affirmation on this matter.

But Li Shanchang heard it clearly, he knew Zhu Yuanzhang's character too well, since he summoned Xu Da and Feng Sheng successively, it meant that Zhu Yuanzhang had already decided to go north in his heart.

The fundamental purpose of summoning Xu Da and Feng Sheng was not to solicit the opinions of the two military commanders, but to consider who should be the commander.

"Duke Wei has been conquering the north for a long time, and has fought against the Mongols many times. He is in charge of the northern expedition. It is expected that this time he will win a big victory. Your Majesty and His Highness can rest assured."

Li Shanchang seemed to be very supportive of Xu Dalai leading the Northern Expedition, but Chen Yunfu secretly glanced at his lips.

Now that Xu Da's health is not good, even Deng Zhen knows about it. Doesn't Li Shanchang know about it?

Saying this is nothing more than a temptation.

Sure enough, even if Zhu Biao knew that Li Shanchang was probing, he couldn't open his eyes and talk nonsense. He said frankly: "Wei Guogong is not in good health recently, and he may not force himself to be in command."

"That's Song Guogong."

Li Shanchang turned to support Feng Sheng again, but he never mentioned his grandson-in-law Deng Zhen, who was anxious to remind Li Shanchang.

Old man, have you forgotten me?
Now it's time to look at Zhu Biao. Deng Zhen accompanied him to visit Li Shanchang. No one could see what he was thinking. Isn't this just playing the emotional card?

Elder Li Shan is old, but there are many descendants of the Li family, so you have to think about the younger generation.

The eldest son, Li Qi, is the captain of the son-in-law. This status means that Li Qi will not be able to serve as a high-ranking official again. This is the rule set by Zhu Yuanzhang, and the son-in-law is just the son-in-law.

The annual salary is only between [-] shi and [-] shi.

This is also the reason why Ouyang Lun, the son-in-law, went to smuggle.

Li Shanchang looked through all the descendants of the family, and found that there was really no one who could become a talent, except his own grandson-in-law Deng Zhen, but Deng Zhen's ability is not worth mentioning.

Deng Zhen was able to become the Duke of the State because he was honored by his father, the King of Ninghe, Deng Yu. The former was a successor, not by his own ability. In essence, he was exactly the same as the current Duke of Cao, Li Jinglong.

But no matter how incompetent, Li Shanchang now has to help Deng Zhen.

The Northern Expedition was Deng Zhen's best opportunity.

Zhu Biao could figure out what was going on inside, so he was silent for a while before speaking.

"Teacher, isn't the final candidate still undecided? Perhaps Shen Guogong may have a chance, too."

Chen Yunfu sighed in his heart, Zhu Biao is a person who attaches great importance to feelings, and he must open this mouth to Li Shanchang for the face of his old mentor for several years.

A look of surprise suddenly appeared on Deng Zhen's face. As long as Zhu Biao was willing to speak to Zhu Yuanzhang for him, maybe he could really get the head coach of the Northern Expedition this time!
But who would have thought that Li Shanchang would object instead: "Your Highness, although Shen Guogong is familiar with military books, he still lacks the experience of leading troops on his own after all, so he should not be the commander in chief. Song Guogong has been on the battlefield and won countless battles. He is the best commander. The right person."

Deng Zhen's eyes widened suddenly, and he looked at Li Shanchang in disbelief.

What do you mean, old man?
But Zhu Biao and Chen Yunfu both said in unison in their hearts that Li Shanchang is a good one.

This hand of emotional cards is really beautiful.

Deng Zhen is the second generation of Xi Jue, and indeed lacks the experience and ability to lead troops alone. Therefore, even with Zhu Biao's recommendation, it is unlikely that Zhu Yuanzhang will agree. This is the Northern Expedition, not Guizhou and Guangping. A small war like a rebellion.

The opponent is Da Yuan, who once conquered tens of thousands of miles of territory.

Although the Ming Dynasty had already been established, seriously speaking, the Yuan Dynasty did not perish at this time.

The Yuan Dynasty just left Huaxia Shenzhou and returned to the ancestral prairie.

A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Does Zhu Yuanzhang dare to trust Deng Zhen against the Yuan Dynasty or the Great Mongolia?

The odds are slim.

So Li Shanchang's real purpose is not to want Deng Zhen to be the coach at all, but his plan is to be the deputy coach!

To put it bluntly, go for a gold plating.

As long as the Northern Expedition is won, will Deng Zhen, as the deputy commander, still be able to contribute?
Just recommending a deputy commander-in-chief, the possibility is much greater if Zhu Biao speaks.

With Deng Zhen's contribution, the Duke's position will be much more stable. In the future, his voice and weight in the court and the Five Army Mansion will increase day by day, and he will be able to protect his descendants of the Li family.

Ginger, no matter how old it is, it is always spicy.

Zhu Biao patted Li Shanchang's hand, and said: "The grand master is still considerate, but I think that with Shen Guogong's ability, it is enough to be the deputy commander of the Northern Expedition."

A smile finally appeared on Li Shanchang's old face.

"Shen Guogong still lacks some exercise."

From the bottom of his heart, Chen Yunfu sincerely provoked Thumbs up.

(End of this chapter)