People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 502 The emperor likes to use force, Dao Yan cried

"Zhang Yi is right!"

When Lao Zhu saw this memorial, he couldn't help but applaud!

Zhu Biao happened to be in the imperial study today. Hearing the emperor's voice, he couldn't help but raise his head.

Lao Zhu handed this memorial to Zhu Biao, and Zhu Biao smiled as he looked at it.

"The younger brother of the Zhang family is sharp-tongued and usually has a sharp tongue. These people hit him on the head. It can only be said that they consider themselves unlucky!"

Zhu Biao smiled and shook his head. There were not many people in the world who truly understood the emperor.

He counts as one, and so does Zhang Yi.

Zhu Yuanzhang was born in Buddhism, and he seemed to be good to Buddhism.

But the emperor, who had been a monk, was very wary of the power of religion, so he banned all monks and Taoists from wandering around the world and locked them up in temples and Taoist temples.

At the same time, he was also quite dissatisfied with the fact that Buddhism and Taoism were not involved in production.

But some rules last for thousands of years, and it is difficult for Lao Zhu to break them.

Zhang Yi happened to take Yang Xian as an opportunity to provide Zhu Yuanzhang with a path of transformation, starting from paying taxes to monks and Taoists.

Everyone is a producer and should not be excluded from the overall social cycle.

This is actually the reason why the two gates of Buddhism and Taoism are often destroyed by emperors.

However, big changes are destined to harm the interests of many people.

The two gates of Buddhism and Taoism are intertwined and influence the whole body.

Zhang Yi took the initiative to bear the cause and effect for the emperor, and the emperor naturally had to give Zhang Yi something in return.

So Lao Zhu continued:

"That monk named Dao Yan, I think he is deliberately looking for trouble!

But your Zhang family brother seems to know him quite well. I'm afraid this person is famous in the history books! "

Zhang Yi and the Zhu family's father and son have known each other for such a long time, and they still understand Zhang Yi's behavior pattern.

He could accurately tell the past of a monk he met for the first time, it must be because this person has left a mark in history.

People who can leave their names in the history books may be involved in big events because of luck.

This situation does not require special attention.

But Zhang Yi accurately told the other party's past events, which proved that this person must not be remembered by Zhang Yi because of the former.

This person may be a talent.

Zhu Yuanzhang recruited Jin Yiwei.

"What is that boy doing?
Let him come to see me! "

The Jin Yiwei led the emperor's order, and not long after, Zhang Yi was taken to the imperial study.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhang Yi first handed over part of the design drawing.

Lao Zhu's eyes lit up when he looked at the horizontal, vertical, and three-dimensional design drawings.

Is this the future Shuntian Mansion and the capital of the Ming Dynasty?
Zhang Yi's design is not to try to impress people by bringing buildings from later generations to ancient times.

He retained the beauty and design of ancient Chinese architecture, but spent a lot of money on infrastructure.

The effect of this is beautiful, but the side effect is money...

Lao Zhu frowned and was about to scold Zhang Yi for spending money recklessly when Zhang Yi took the initiative and said:

"Your Majesty thinks that building roads and sewer systems is a waste of money, but it is not the case...

As the saying goes, if you want to get rich, build roads first!

A good road surface is not only the appearance of Ming Dynasty, but also the source of wealth!

As for the sewer system, it is not only related to people’s livelihood, but also related to sanitation!
Hygiene, and concern about the spread of the plague. In fact, the benefits of this matter will eventually be returned to the royal family itself..."

Before Lao Zhu could object, Zhang Yi had already explained the pros and cons.

The most important thing is about hygiene and average life span.

Zhang Yi once calculated an account for the emperor, which was about the subtle changes brought about by drinking boiled water.

The average life span of human beings in this era is only about thirty years.

But that doesn’t mean that most people’s natural lifespan can only live to their thirties.

War and disease will take away many children who have not had time to grow up and people who will die prematurely.

The death of these people is a huge loss for rest and recuperation.

If a person should not die from illness and live ten more years, it is better than a child who needs more than ten years of growth to become a strong force in the labor force...

Zhang Yi elaborated on the impact of infectious diseases on average life span.

Zhu Yuanzhang fell silent.

Based on mathematical calculations, Lao Zhu understood that spending a sum of money in exchange for an increase in the average life span of people near the capital was a cost-effective thing in itself.

What’s more, ordinary people are not the only ones who benefit from sanitation conditions.

Just like in Zhang Yi's vision of the future, Zhu Xiongying's death was due to smallpox...

No one can escape the infectious disease, even in the deep palace,
There are also countless slaves to serve them. These slaves need to have access to materials from outside the capital...

So after all, making the outside world a better place can also protect the people in the palace.

Smallpox is not the only infectious disease in the world, nor do all diseases require antibiotics.

Many diseases have no solution.

It can only be avoided through prevention.

"Okay, just do as you say!"

Zhu Yuanzhang knew that Zhang Yi would not talk nonsense on this matter, so he agreed.

Apart from being expensive, Zhang Yi's plan has almost no other drawbacks.

But Lao Zhu also understood that since Shuntian was chosen as the capital of the Ming Dynasty, the cost was nothing compared to safety.

A lot of money has been spent, but it is not bad to spend a little money to make Sunchon beautiful.

"Look back, I will go to Chunqiu to see the concrete building you mentioned!"

Lao Zhu discussed the city building issues with him and said:

"You are indispensable, go to Shuntian to help me check!
When the Shuntian Mansion is completed and I move the capital, it will be the time when you will be granted the title of Imperial Master, by the way..."

Lao Zhu asked Zhang Yi with great interest:
"You met those people yesterday, how were they?"

Zhang Yi naturally knew that Lao Zhu must have known the whole story through Jin Yiwei. He said honestly:

"It's okay, these people can't scold me!"

"Hahaha!"

Zhang Yi's original answer amused Lao Zhu.

But this little guy is also cunning, and he knows that this is not what he is asking:
"I'm asking you, how is that Dao Yan?"

Dao Yan?

Zhang Yi was stunned. He didn't expect the emperor to notice Yao Guangxiao so quickly?

He was thinking, should he betray Yao Guangxiao?
"Why did your Majesty ask him?"

"The person who can make you remember your life is probably not an ordinary person, right?
A monk can leave his name in the history books, either he is an eminent monk, or he has other extraordinary qualities..."

Lao Zhu knew him well. Zhang Yi was silent for a while and said:
"Your Majesty's guess is correct, this person is indeed famous in history books!"

"Oh, is it a good reputation or a bad reputation?"

There was also a trace of curiosity on the faces of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, who had been silent.

"How should I put it? To some people, he is a traitor and a traitor; to some people, he is a traitor!
In Pindao's view, he is a pure lunatic, and the more he is a supreme talent!

His name is Dao Yan, his common name is Yao Guangxiao, his nickname is Prime Minister in Black..."

The prime minister in black?

When Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao heard this title, they looked at each other.

They were just curious about Yao Guangxiao, but they didn't expect this person to be so important.

Zhang Yi did not sell out and continued:

"This person is related to Jingnan and King Yan. In the 15th year of Hongwu, Queen Ma died of illness..."

Zhang Yi talked about the history of his time and space.

From the time Empress Ma died of illness to the time when she and Zhu Di had never been friends with each other, Yao Guangxiao had been encouraging Zhu Di to rebel...

Some simple words revealed some historical facts that would almost never happen in this time and space.Zhu Yuanzhang's face became uncertain after hearing this.

A rebel who encouraged the prince to rebel all day long, Lao Zhu wanted to drag this monk out and kill him right away.

But he was also a talent, and Zhu Yuanzhang could tell from the description in Zhang Yi's mouth.

The other party is not someone who is greedy for wealth.

On the contrary, after helping Zhu Di to seize the world, he strictly observed the precepts and remained a monk until his death.

This guy is a madman, a madman with no desires, only ideals.

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard Yao Guangxiao's story, he had mixed feelings. Zhang Yi's evaluation of him was right.

He glanced at Zhang Yi and saw that this guy was also a lunatic.

But Zhang Yi is better than Yao Guangxiao, or he is more brilliant.

Zhang Yi's madness was based on the interests of China as a whole.

But Yao Guangxiao was just for his personal ideals and did not care about the people.

It is actually best to kill such people.

"You told me this because you wanted me to find a reason to kill him?"

"It's okay to kill, but it's a pity to kill!"

Zhang Yi nodded, then shook his head:

"In addition to being a little crazy, this person is definitely a talent for worshiping the prime minister!

No matter how crazy he is, he can't make any trouble! "

Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao were stunned and immediately understood what Zhang Yi meant.

If Yao Guangxiao wants to succeed in his rebellion, his goal is bound to Zhu Di.

As for Zhu Di's rebellion, it was not because he was instigated by Yao Guangxiao, but because Emperor Jianwen forced him...

Don't talk about Zhu Di, if you put yourself in Lao Zhu or Zhu Biao's shoes and were forced to do that, they would also resist.

But how difficult is it for Zhu Di to rebel?
Zhu Yuanzhang died, but Zhu Di did not rebel.

He had to wait until Zhu Yunwen forced him to rebel. This shows that even if the vassal king has the intention to rebel, it is by no means easy in a unified dynasty.

Now Zhu Biao has a glimmer of hope, and Lao Zhu is also mentally prepared.

Not to mention one Yao Guangxiao, even ten Yao Guangxiao can't change anything?
In that case, should such a talent be admitted to the imperial court?

Zhu Yuanzhang was actually quite moved.

In the imperial court, it is easy to find capable officials, but it is difficult to find talented ministers.

From the Ming Dynasty to the present, Zhu Yuanzhang has almost only a handful of candidates who can be prime minister.

Even Hu Weiyong and Wang Guangyang are not good candidates.

Is this Yao Guangxiao really so magical?

"Then do you think it would be good for him to serve as an official in the court?"

As soon as Lao Zhu opened his mouth, Zhu Biao and Zhang Yi looked at him suddenly.

If he hadn't been the emperor, the two of them would have been afraid to say, "Is there something wrong with you?"

Lao Zhu coughed and said:

"It would be a pity to kill him. If he is really as talented as Zhang Yi said...

Moreover, in addition to being crazy, he is also a genius like Liu Ji DC!
Zhang Yi, tell me, is this person suitable? "

Zhang Yi thought for a while and shook his head:
"Zhu Di forced him to return to secular life, but he refused!
You want to break his precepts, but he remains unmoved!
With such a person, Your Majesty, do you also want to play the same trick as the prime minister in black? "

Lao Zhu was stunned, of course that was impossible.

Zhu Di was willing to allow Dao Yan to serve as an official in the court, which would be considered as giving him face.

If Dao Yan dares to refuse, Lao Zhu dares to put others on the city wall.

When he thought of this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but feel a little angry. These talents all had strange tempers.

The emperor was sulking on the side. Zhang Yi, like the crowd, was observing Lao Zhu's deflated appearance, but he was too complacent and did not know how to restrain himself. Zhu Yuanzhang became angry in embarrassment:
"You too……"

Zhang Yi:? ? ?
He didn't do anything, so why did he offend the emperor?

"Forget it, I can't afford such a talent, but killing him would make me look stingy. Let's do this. I will make a decree to keep Dao Yan by your side...

You are a master of harming and training talented people! "

Zhang Yi: ...

Emperor, what do you mean, please tell me clearly?
Zhang Yi was anxious. He didn't want to keep Yao Guangxiao by his side at all. That monk had a lot of tricks, and Zhang Yi didn't think he could control it.

"emperor……"

Zhang Yigang wanted to object, but Zhu Yuanzhang said:

"I see that you want to accept him as your disciple, so I will fulfill your wish. Come and make a decree for me!"

Zhang Yi almost cried, he was just joking.

But regardless of whether he was joking or not, Lao Zhu quickly drafted the imperial edict and sent it to Chaotian Palace!

"Your Majesty, you don't want to play like this!"

Zhang Yi almost cried, made trouble, and hanged himself. Seeing that he was deflated, Lao Zhu felt relieved immediately.

"Get out of here right away, I can't tolerate your refusal!"

Lao Zhu didn't wait for Zhang Yi to speak, and ordered him to be kicked out.

Zhang Yi came out of the imperial study in embarrassment, with a numb look on his face.

The eunuchs around him turned to look at him after hearing the movement.

However, no one felt that Zhang Yi had suffered a loss. They had seen many emperors getting along with officials.

The script the Taoist priest got clearly looked like those princes.

"never mind……"

Zhang Yi walked towards the Meridian Gate, but happened to see the eunuch who was delivering the order going out.

He left the palace and returned to the Spring and Autumn Period.

The eunuch went to Chaotian Palace.

In the Chaotian Palace, a group of monks and Taoists who had been summoned by the emperor were gathering together.

They are still aggrieved by what happened today.

These people want to introduce a leader and act according to the situation.

It would be best to find loopholes in Zhengdao's code of conduct and report them to muddy the waters.

However, compared to the impassioned speech just now, the monk and Taoist hero who had been exposed by Zhang Yi had no shame in mentioning words such as compassion and purity.

They can be regarded as facing their own hearts, which is to fight for the interests of each other's groups.

Since you want to seek benefits, you naturally need a leader.

Dao Yan was naturally promoted to the top because of his prominence.

Yao Guangxiao didn't want to stand out too much. He wanted to increase his reputation, but that didn't mean he wanted to offend the emperor.

Between fighting for the interests of Buddhism and dealing with the king, if I don't have a good standard, I'm afraid my life will be in danger.

But before Yao Guangxiao made up his mind, someone had already made it up for him.

"The imperial decree arrives..."

The emperor came with an imperial edict, and everyone rushed to greet him.

"Who is Yao Guangxiao, taking the order..."

The eunuch came in, defiant, and looked around the crowd, shouting Daoyan's lay name.

Yao Guangxiao walked out quickly and said:

"Eunuch, poor monk Yao Guangxiao, whose Buddhist name is Daoyan!"

"Okay, then you can take the order!"

The emperor personally issued an imperial edict to Daoyan?Others had looks of envy on their faces.

Everyone knelt down along with Dao Yan and listened to the eunuch's announcement.

However, they soon discovered that they did not need to envy Yao Guangxiao. Instead, everyone's sympathetic eyes fell on Yao Guangxiao.

Yao Guangxiao is about to cry.

(End of this chapter)