Daming: From the end of Hongwu

372 Chapter 370 - The Temptation of Golden Beans
Time drifts away, slowly destroying the life span of all things.

The sun has just set in the west mountain at this time, and there are still thousands of rays of light coming out of the mountain, sending the last touch of beauty to the world of the night.

All kinds of food stalls on the shore lit up fireworks early and began to sell, and all kinds of mysterious lanterns spread to the end of the street like a long dragon, and the officials responsible for maintaining the system also appeared here, and there were even people from time to time Say hello to familiar sellers with a smile.

Zhen Wu and Zhu Gaochi chatted and walked, and finally chose to rest in a courtyard. Zhen Wu watched Xiao Liu and the others dive into the fireworks of the food stalls, chatting and sharing the food they each tasted, with a smile on the corner of their mouths .

And Zhu Gaochi looked at the endless stream of people and scholars, and suddenly said with emotion: "This world is really good."

Zhen Wu didn't respond, but just looked sideways at Zhu Gaochi.

Zhen Wu has never underestimated this fat man. If anyone can perfectly inherit Zhu Di's endurance, then it must be Zhu Gaochi. He and Zhu Gaoxu belong to two completely different types of people. For ten years without showing any sharpness, it always makes people feel soft and smiling, and then gradually realizes his control over the court in a harmless manner.

In Zhu Gaochi's body, it seems that he has never found the full will and sharpness that normal people have.

But would such a person be a good emperor?
In fact, in Zhen Wu's heart, after seeing Zhu Di's ability, he was not satisfied with Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu brothers, and always felt that they were not so interesting.

Needless to say, Zhu Gaoxu, although he possesses the unique enterprising determination of a warrior and the iron-blooded determination of an excellent emperor, but unfortunately his mind is a bit too simple, unless he also has a son who is good at handling internal affairs, otherwise Zhen Wu will find it hard to believe that Zhu Gaoxu can bring Daming to the throne. is getting better and better.

As for Zhu Gaochi, he is really good at handling internal affairs, but his internal affairs achievements were all completed when Zhu Di was the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. This seems to only prove that Zhu Di, as the emperor, knows people, understands politics, and confidently dares to delegate power. As for Zhu Gaochi's achievements that can impress Zhen Wu after he succeeds to the throne, there is only one thing to reverse the case for the orphans of Jing Nan, and for this one, Zhu Gaochi won the title of Renzong.

Speaking of it, Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji created the "rule of benevolence and publicity", no matter how much it is boasted, it will never be changed. The official administration of the Ming Dynasty gradually collapsed from the so-called "rule of benevolence and publicity", and the combat effectiveness of the army began to gradually erode. fact.

There are also the so-called "Three Yangs", who were honest, cautious, and loyal during Zhu Di's time, but what happened after Zhu Di died?Either be a good old man with the muddleheaded, or take bribes.

All the cabinet ministers in the court are like this, but the following will not follow suit.

Zhu Yuanzhang used tens of thousands of heads to tell them that ruthless killings can't stop officials' corruption and laxity. How can Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji, two benevolent politicians, stop it? !
Count on the officials to be self-disciplined after they are treated laxly?
It is better to believe that sows can climb trees.

But these are easy to solve. These problems of Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji can be taught and improved, but what about Zhu Gaoxu's?Who can change his brain?
At this moment, seeing that Zhen Wu hadn't spoken for a long time, Zhu Gaochi turned his eyes and said, "Brother-in-law is back this time, what do you think of Annan's matter?"

"Annan?"

Zhen Wu smiled and said: "Let's not talk about this today. I heard that Xie Jin neglected the foreign officials who came to Beijing because of his temper some time ago, which caused an errand to go wrong. His Majesty was quite angry at the time, and even planned to stop understanding." Jin was demoted to another place, but in the end, His Highness pleaded for mercy, so that he could help Xie Jin through this calamity?"

Zhu Gaochi was taken aback for a moment, expressing a little thought.

And Zhu Gaochi is indeed smart, he figured out what Zhen Wu meant after a little thought, and then looked at Zhen Wu sincerely, with a puzzled expression on his face: "Does brother-in-law think I shouldn't beg for mercy?"

Zhen Wu didn't speak, and turned his eyes to Xiao Liu and the others again. At this moment, he somehow felt that Zhu Gaochi had a sense of Zhu Biao's vision.

Soft-hearted.

Zhu Gaochi showed a ray of anxiety, and explained: "Xie Jin is a great talent, with a great mind, a good talent for governing the country, and now he is the chief assistant of the dynasty, and the right and left hand of the father. If it is because of a trivial matter, he will give up. , I thought it was a pity."

Zhen Wu smiled and said: "Your Highness needn't be like this. I didn't say that what His Highness did was wrong. After all, there is no way to distinguish right from wrong in such things." Speaking of this, Zhen Wu paused and said: "But I Instead, I can tell His Highness an incident in the military, which may inspire and gain His Highness, and His Highness can confirm and conclude by himself."

Zhu Gaochi made a serious listening gesture.

Zhen Wu lowered his head and turned the water glass twice. After watching the water in the glass rotate with the force, he said lightly: "At that time, His Majesty had just raised troops, and I went with His Highness to attack Song Zhong. A thousand households in our guard army, Your Highness You should recognize it, it's called Zong Yuan, and I, Zhu Neng, Zhang Wu, and Fan Guanghua are quite familiar with them, but at that time, because of his carelessness, he almost harmed His Majesty's major affairs, and after the war, His Majesty would kill him no matter what he said. According to the military regulations, we were all frightened. From our point of view, Zong Yuan did not really make a mistake after all, and it was the time when the army had just started to employ people, so we didn't hold back to help Zong Yuan to plead with His Majesty, but What do you think His Majesty did?"

Zhu Gaochi seemed to have anticipated Zhen Wu's words, and he said dryly, "Father should have killed Zongyuan."

"That's right, His Majesty only said one sentence, 'If mercy does not lead soldiers, military law is ruthless'."

Zhen Wu raised his head to look at Zhu Gaochi, and said again: "Actually, I'm just a rough person, I don't know the twists and turns in internal affairs, but I think, whether it's in the army or in the court, people are always in charge. , As long as people are in charge, many things are interlinked. If the law is not correct in the military, the discipline will be lax, and if the discipline is lax, how can the order be consistent? The more people around you, the closer you are, the more you must follow the military law. Strict requirements are imposed on them, otherwise they will be killed even if they don’t want to, because they are often the focus of everyone’s attention. If they do something bad, it will be more serious than others. If this kind of thing is placed on internal affairs, I don't know if it can also be understood as... benevolent or not?"

Zhu Gaochi suddenly began to sweat profusely, and he said, "But... if you are always strict, how can you make all the people in the world return to their hearts?"

Zhen Wu smiled, and did not answer Zhu Gaochi's question, but instead said: "Your Highness is a sensible person, and there are not a few people who used benevolent government to destroy the country in history."

Zhu Gaochi was speechless.

At this time, Zhen Wu said relaxedly: "Of course, I was just talking casually. Don't think too much, Your Highness." After speaking, Zhen Wu got up and said: "It's getting late, these girls are almost crazy enough, it's time to take them back. home."

After talking, Zhen Wu bid farewell to Zhu Gaochi.

Zhu Gaochi was a little confused, so he didn't want to stay.

However, when Zhen Wu walked halfway, he suddenly turned around and said: "By the way, Your Highness, if you want to play next time, you can directly send someone to notify me. I am more interested in playing than some messy banquets. "

Zhu Gaochi was taken aback.

And Zhen Wu had already turned around and walked outside again. After a while, Zhu Gaochi saw Zhen Wu holding Xiao Liu in the pavilion, frowning and reprimanding him.

He smiled at the corner of his mouth, his brother-in-law is really a wonderful person.

However, Zhu Gaochi then pondered over what Zhen Wu said just now.

benevolent government?tyranny?
……

At the same time, in Hanwang's mansion, the banquet was at the time of excitement, and Zhu Gaoxu even bragged with a group of his colleagues in the army without airs.

At this time, a person suddenly came to the hall and hurriedly came to Zhu Gaoxu's ear to report: "Your Highness, Mr. Zhao bumped into His Highness the Crown Prince while playing."

Zhu Gaoxu, who was drinking to his heart's content, felt as uncomfortable as if he had eaten a piece of mouse feces.

A trace of anger flashed in his eyes, he endured it a few times, but finally he couldn't hold back and walked away, which made all his colleagues in the army look at each other.

But fortunately, Zhu Gaoxu had some loyal people, and quickly greeted the others on Zhu Gaoxu's behalf to get lively again.

And after Zhu Gaoxu returned to the room alone, he couldn't hold back his anger anymore, kicked over the table and chair in front of him, and then felt that the anger was not exhausted, he bent down and lifted a chair and smashed it wildly.

After smashing for a while, Zhu Gaoxu sat down on the ground panting.

he thought angrily.

Boss is such a thieves, he will sneak in whenever he sees a crack.

And brother-in-law is also stingy, didn't he just stop Wang Tong from attacking the noble, as for still getting angry with him even now? !

……

When Zhen Wu returned home, he chatted with his family about the lively events of the day, seeming to be enjoying themselves, and he was in a post station ten miles outside Nanjing.

The envoy from Annan, Du Xing, brought a lot of gold and silver treasures, hurried all the way, and finally arrived in Nanjing.

He looked in the direction of the capital from a distance, thinking about the magnificent city in his mind, with yearning in his eyes, he couldn't help but wonder when they, Annan, would be as prosperous and powerful as Daming.

almost.

Du Sheng thought for sure.

Because Li Jishang, the lord of Annan, is the most talented and generous monarch he has ever seen. He believes that under Li Jishang's leadership, Annan will surely flourish like Ming Dynasty.

The night gradually deepened.

Du Sheng fell asleep with a sweet dream in his arms, and when he waited until the early morning of the next day, he asked his followers to pack up, patted on the gold, silver and jewelry that represented hope, and urged everyone to leave for the capital.

Two hours later, they arrived at the city of Nanjing.

The people from Annan who came to Daming for the first time saw the bustling crowds, and they were so surprised that they could not close their mouths from ear to ear. After Du Sheng saw it, he just smiled and shook his head. It was not like this when he came for the first time.

Afterwards, a group of people started queuing up to enter the city, then went to the Ministry of Rites, and under the guidance of officials from the Ministry of Rites, they lived in the embassy that specially entertained envoys from various countries.

In the afternoon of that day, Du Sheng couldn't wait to take the gold and silver treasures and started to start a relationship.

The first stop is Zhao Guogong Zhenwu, who is the first and most important in the Du Province relationship list.

And when Zhen Wu saw Du Sheng, Zhen Wu was surprised for a long time before he came back to his senses. He had been waiting for Chen Tianping to enter the capital, but he didn't expect Chen Tianping to wait for Du Sheng first.

Du Sheng smiled at Zhen Wu, pretending to be well-behaved, and asked someone to carry two boxes of gold, silver and jewelry.

Zhen Wu stepped forward to open the box, took a look, took a breath and said, "This..."

Damn, I seem to have seen this scene before.

Du Xing said with a smile: "I took the liberty to disturb you this time. I really have something to ask the Duke. I hope the Duke will not dislike these greetings."

Zhen Wu turned his attention to the gold and silver treasures again, and he couldn't help thinking, these things are hard to be disgusted with.

However, what is Du Sheng asking for here?
Zhen Wu pondered.

He was thinking about how to beat Annan every day, and why Du Sheng sent him money.

As a military fund?
This is too polite.

At this time, Du Sheng looked around, and then stepped forward and whispered next to Zhen Wu: "Last time, the matter of asking for the title was due to the help of the Duke. Da En, if the Duke needs me to wait for something in the future, the Duke can say bluntly, you are our Annan friend, no matter what it is, we will never say anything, and help the Duke to do it beautifully."

"Really...really?" Zhen Wu couldn't help asking.

"Of course it's true." Du Xing looked serious, even afraid that Zhen Wu would not believe him, so he immediately wanted to swear in front of Zhen Wu.

This…

Seeing Du Sheng's appearance, Zhen Wu couldn't hold back in his heart, and almost wanted to ask them to give up Annan's land to Daming.

"Don't do this, really, hey hey, don't swear..." Zhen Wu stopped Du Xing's movement, and said, "You should tell me first, what is the matter of you coming here this time."

As soon as Du Xing heard Zhen Wu's question, he straightened his expression and said: "It's not a big deal, it's easy for the Duke, the reason is this, there are some people with ulterior motives in our country who pretend to be the children of the Chen family and plan to Come to Daming to deceive His Majesty the Emperor of Ming, Duke, you also know that all the children of the Chen family have died, how can there be any children of the Chen family, but our king is afraid that the Emperor of Ming Dynasty will be deceived by people with ulterior motives, so we have a good opinion of our king. Therefore, this time, I was asked to rush to Daming to ask the Duke for help."

Zhen Wu's expression became strange: "How do you want me to help you?"

Du Xing said in a low voice: "If it's convenient for the Duke, let someone intercept that person on the road." After speaking, Du Xing made a movement of wiping his neck, and then continued: "Don't let those people bother Emperor Ming , so that everyone can save trouble and worry, of course, if the Duke is willing to help one or two, we Annan will definitely not let the Duke's busy work, and the benefits of the Duke will definitely be indispensable."

Kill Chen Tianping?
Good guy.

Du Sheng really dared to think.

But the problem was that Zhen Wu was looking forward to Chen Tianping's coming to Beijing, so why would he send someone to intercept and kill Chen Tianping himself.

"This is really hard to handle." Zhen Wu couldn't tell whether to laugh or cry.

However, what Zhen Wu didn't expect was that Du Xing didn't panic at all. With a clap of hands, someone sent in a small box of treasures, and Du Xing signaled Zhen Wu to open it.

Zhen Wu opened the box suspiciously, and a golden light was revealed for a moment, it turned out to be a small box of golden beans.

Du Xing said: "These golden beans are good for the Duke whether he plays with them himself or casts them. Even if he keeps them for rewarding others, the Duke's rules that I know will definitely satisfy the Duke."

hiss.

Zhen Wu reached out to grab a handful from the box, and the golden beans slipped from his hand one by one, the crisp sound was very pleasant.

To be honest, Zhen Wu really thought about the addiction of bouncing beans whenever he saw anyone.

But Zhen Wu thought about it and shook his head.

After Du Xing saw it, to Zhen Wu's surprise, he still didn't panic, and even had a confident smile on his face. He clapped his hands lightly again, and then someone brought in a box of golden beans.

This…

Zhen Wu was a little confused.

Is this throwing money at him?

fuck.

He has been the Duke of the state for so long, and he has never seen anyone who can beat him down with money.

Moreover, the question is when did he get the impression that he could be knocked down by Jindouzi.

It's not scientific.

He didn't think he was too greedy for his performance last time, why was he being thrown with money.

This bastard Du Sheng dared to look down on him.

……

(End of this chapter)