Hongwu Survival Guide

Chapter 10 Hongwu Survival Guide Article [-]

Early the next morning, Zhu Yuan learned about Princess Wu's visit to him last night under the narration of the courteous little eunuch.

The famous Queen Ma!
I once heard a saying that Empress Ma is Zhu Yuanzhang's seal, which constantly eases Lao Zhu's violent spirit.In the 15th year of Hongwu, Empress Ma died of illness, and Zhu Yuanzhang began to kill in various ways. Until his death, he did not forget to take away the concubines who were full of the harem.

It is conceivable that if Empress Ma had not died young and advised her from time to time, many things in the Hongwu Dynasty would not have happened.

Thinking of these, Zhu Yuan seemed to realize something.

If he wants to live a more stable life in Hongwu Dynasty, perhaps, a very important direction of his efforts is to change the fate of two people.

One of them is Empress Ma, and the other, of course, is Prince Zhu Biao.

After breakfast, Dai Sanchun was ordered to check Zhu Yuan's body. Seeing this imperial doctor, Zhu Yuan also had a clearer idea.

Of course, everything will have to wait for the next few levels to pass.

Today is the 22nd of the twelfth lunar month, and it is getting closer to Zhu Yuanzhang's enthronement on the fourth day of next month.

Following the eunuch who led the way out of the small courtyard, it was still gloomy, and after some detours in the vast palace, he finally came to a hall, Zhu Yuan recognized from the plaque that he had visited this place last night It is called White Tiger Palace.

Changing the word would make it Baihutang. Fortunately, my surname is not Lin.

Standing outside the hall and waiting for a short time, he was quickly allowed to enter.

When Zhu Yuan came to the lobby, the first thing he found was that the screen from last night had been removed, and more than a dozen officials in various robes were discussing affairs around Zhu Yuanzhang, who was dressed in blue by the west wall.

The wall is no longer the picture scroll of last night, replaced by a geographical map.

The picture is huge and crowded.

The densely packed city labels make people dizzy, which is completely different from the professional maps of later generations.

Just as he was complaining, Zhu Yuanzhang's angry voice came: "If there is nothing wrong, Fu Youde may have arrived in Laizhou today. After taking down Denglai, the army can move westward. The immediate concern is food and grass. The army is moving westward, and the battle line is stretched. Need more food and grass. Shandong is initially settled, and the people also need relief. However, the canal is silted up, large ships are not feasible, and the capacity of small ships is limited. Let me talk about it, how to solve it?"

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, another old voice quickly continued: "My lord, I suggest that the sea route can be opened, and the previous dynasty used the sea route to transport grain, at most 300 million shi a year. Following this method, it will meet the needs of the Northern Expedition. "

After saying this, a voice immediately questioned: "Where do the boat masters come from to transport food by sea? We need to know that the sea road is difficult and dangerous. Although we have sailors in our court, they often travel on the river and are not good at sea. If Zhang and Fang are used How can the surrendered ministers ensure that they don't have a second heart and go to the Northern Dynasty with their ships and supplies?"

The third voice sounded immediately: "I think that the sea route can be opened, and the surrenders of Zhang and Fang can also be used. You only need to choose a general to hold the line."

After arguing like this, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was listening and deliberating facing the map, spoke again, and said decisively: "In this case, let's open the sea route and pass on my order, and Huagao will lead 3000 people to Mingzhou to recruit Zhang Shicheng and Fang Guozhen. , transporting grain north along the coastal road. The job vacancies in Huagao are concurrently taken by Kang Maocai.”

Followed by a few promises.

Then a few more details were discussed, and the shipping strategy was finalized. Zhu Yuan, who was hiding behind the crowd and listening silently, heard a gentle and unhurried male voice: "The superior, I think, you can also try the method of diverting the Yellow River to improve transportation. Sections, or openings, or building dams, diverting water into the canal, raising the river level to allow large ships to pass. However, the specific operation method needs to be sent to Shandong by the superiors to investigate in person, so as not to cause floods due to improper measures.”

As soon as the words fell, voices of opposition rose: "Liu Taishi, since you know that the Yellow River is prone to floods, you dare to offer this plan. If the dam breaks and the people are poisoned, can you take the responsibility?"

Another voice followed up, but it wasn't the gentle male voice: "Liu Zhongcheng's advice has its own lessons from the superior. The Northern Dynasty had no way to control the river, and even the Yellow River collapsed year after year. Is it possible that it must be blamed on Mr. Liu?"

Seeing that there was going to be a quarrel, Zhu Yuanzhang's voice appeared in time: "Don't argue anymore, Zhu Yuan, come here, you have heard enough, tell me what you think?"

Zhu Yuan originally wanted to watch the excitement, but he didn't expect the excitement to fall on him in a blink of an eye.

Feeling that more than a dozen pairs of eyes around him turned to him in an instant, he could only step forward, bow to Zhu Yuanzhang first, then bowed his head humbly and said: "The discussion between your highness and your lords is a matter of military affairs. I don't know the details. Don't you?" Dare to speak falsely."

"Slippery," Zhu Yuanzhang pointed out with a smile and cursing. He has been fighting all the way since he defected to Guo Zixing, and he has a clear understanding of the struggles of the people below. Come on, my lords."

When Zhu Yuan looked up, Zhu Yuanzhang pointed to them one by one: "This is Li Shanchang, the current left prime minister, who has been with me for the longest time, and has worked hard. This is Liu Ji, Yushi Zhongcheng, heh, you may have heard it just now, and he is also the Taishi Ling. These are two political advisers, Yang Xian and Fu Yu, both of whom are talented. This is Tao An, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, who is knowledgeable and knowledgeable, and you are a Shangguan, a direct scholar of the Imperial Academy. Well... there are other people, in the future you will work together The palace is a minister, and you will know each other by yourself."

Zhu Yuanzhang mainly introduced the five officials at the scene. Zhu Yuan went to salute one by one, and finally did not forget to give everyone a long bow. Out of politeness, he didn't like to take a close look at the appearance except for the legendary Liu Bowen.

Thoughts are still a little wandering.

Huaixi Xungui VS Zhedong bureaucrats, this is all work, and the next step is to get started.

wrong.

Just started it.

Zhu Yuan happened to know the result, the Zhedong Department was completely defeated.

For this game of chess, Zhu Yuan didn't want to get involved at all, after all, the end result is that both sides will be wiped out.

Can't afford to play!
This is why Zhu Yuan insisted on going further after being favored by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Look at this group of people in the main hall, think about the sentence that people can't help themselves in the rivers and lakes, and even more so in the temple. If they don't go further, the probability of customs clearance in the future will not be much higher than zero.

Because there is only one winner of this chess game-Zhu Yuanzhang.

This is also the first article of the Hongwu survival guide that Zhu Yuan summed up very early: the closer the relationship with Zhu Yuanzhang, the higher the chance of survival.If it is a relative, the chances are higher.

Of course, it's still just a chance.

Otherwise, Zhu Wenzheng, the nephew Zhu Wenzheng who was beaten to death by Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhu Zi, the eighth son of Tan Wang who was scared to death by his old father, would definitely not accept it.

Zhu Yuan greeted everyone, and everyone was also looking at this "worldly expert" who has been rumored a lot recently.

The first reaction is basically the same, it's just a sick and weak boy who hasn't grown up yet.

Just like this, why dare to say 'send 500 years of Guozuo'?
Liu Ji, who is good at physiognomy, sized him up curiously, and frowned slightly. He felt that there was something wrong with this young man's face, but he couldn't tell for a while.

Tao An, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, has a different feeling in his heart.

The Hanlin Academy that was initially set up this year has the highest third rank, which is the Hanlin bachelor he holds, and there is no congregation for the time being. Therefore, Zhu Yuan's direct fifth rank Hanlin bachelor is only two levels lower than him.

Thinking about my whole life of studying hard, and working hard for more than ten years under Zhu Yuanzhang’s command, I only reached my current position when I passed my fate in the next year, and this sick and weak boy who seems to be only twelve or thirteen years old in front of me has no knowledge and no achievements, because of a bold statement , directly obtained a direct fifth-rank Hanlin bachelor, how can this not let him have mixed feelings?
(End of this chapter)