People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 527 Zhu MacArthur Chong (two in one)

All the officials followed the emperor's chariot and entered Yingtian Mansion.

All around, the people who came after hearing the news had already crowded the places on the roadside.

"That's the Emperor. The one behind that is the King of Japan, right?"

Many people were holding a newspaper in their hands.

The content in the newspaper was exactly the news about the return of the second prince Zhu Xi escorting the Japanese king.

People may not know Japan is a place like this.

But when it comes to Japanese pirates, even many inland people are gnashing their teeth.

There were more than ten years of chaos in the late Yuan Dynasty, and nearly ten years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

The Japanese pirate rebellion has always been a nightmare for many people.

These people shouted to Emperor Yuanrong:

"kill him!"

"kill him……"

The shouts were loud, and at first it was just one or two people shouting.

But in the end, the voices of the people in the entire street turned into waves of sound, spreading in all directions.

Wang Guangyang and others were walking behind. Listening to the shouts, their expressions suddenly changed.

Those people holding newspapers in their hands seemed to be the biggest irony in their debate with Conner these days.

These days, they take turns attacking Kong Ne in the newspapers!

It seemed that it was only aimed at Kong Ne, and it was just a simple argument, but the attacks one after another made Kong Ne a little tired of dealing with it.

Be it Wang Guangyang or Hu Weiyong.

In the past few days, they had been immersed in contentment that was so overwhelming that Kong Ne couldn't move.

But the reality is that none of them have anything to say.

The voice of the people is the real judge.

Only then did Wang Guangyang realize that they were terribly wrong.

Regardless of whether Konne lost to them in that debate, among the people, he was the real winner.

“Come here, drive these unruly people away!

If they make noise here, won't they disturb the Holy Frame? "

Wang Guangyang reprimanded loudly and ordered the guards around him.

The guards just looked at him coldly but said nothing.

He understood and immediately turned pale. No wonder the emperor remained silent regarding their argument.

It turned out that they had long understood that the words they and others were talking about were destined to be empty talk.

From the very beginning, they were on the opposite side of the people.

"Ugh!"

Wang Guangyang was resentful and dejected.

Hu Weiyong, who was around him, took everything in his eyes but said nothing.

This considerable movement also alarmed Zhang Yi and Zhu Xi, who were riding horses in front.

They turned around and smiled at each other.

People's support can be gained!
It's a pity that China's elite has not really paid attention to the suffering of the people for too long.

Serving the country and the people is what they talk about.

But in the entire Ming Dynasty, how many officials were there who could really care about the people?
Zhu Fang quietly gave Zhang Yi a thumbs up, and Zhang Yi shrugged.

After this incident, I guess those officials should also receive a lesson...

The chariot walked for a while and separated.

On one side, the Jin Yiwei escorted the Japanese king to his place of confinement, and on the other side, Zhang Yi followed the officials to the palace.

"What's going on outside?"

In Yingtian City, in a courtyard.

Wang Baobao raised his head and listened to what was going on outside?
It has been several years since he came to Yingtian Mansion...

Except for the Chinese New Year, I have never heard such a noisy sound.

"It was the Ming Dynasty navy that conquered Japan and personally escorted the king back..."

Guanyinnu raised his head and said to Wang Baobao.

When Wang Baobao heard this, he immediately had mixed feelings.

Japan, Japan...

Is it the place that Genghis Khan never conquered?

He remembered Zhu Yuanzhang's recruitment two years ago.

Another sigh.

At that time, he did not believe that Ming Dynasty would go to Japan, so Ming Dynasty went to Japan.

Later, Ming Dynasty successfully opened Japan's door, but he still didn't think that the other party could make many waves.

But not only did the Ming Dynasty destroy the Southern Dynasty, the emperor of the Northern Dynasty also fell into the hands of Lao Zhu.

This new dynasty is unstoppable.

But I can only sit here and witness its growth.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Wang Baobao began to cough violently, and Guanyin Nu hurried over to help him:
“It’s cold, you’d better go inside!

If you go to the root again, there will be no Doctor Xiao to save you..."

There was a hint of blame in Guanyinnu's tone, and Wang Baobao was sarcastic.

In the eighth year of Hongwu's reign, he fell seriously ill. Just as Zhang Yi predicted at the time, he almost died.

However, the palace has always sent Xiao Jiuxian on standby to rescue him at the critical moment.

Zhang Yi's prediction back then came true again.

He no longer doubted Zhang Yi's ability.

He wanted to thank Zhang Yi, but Zhang Yi had already gone to the north at that time.

When Guanyinnu mentioned this matter again, Wang Baobao was a little embarrassed.

"He must be one of those who accept victory outside the wall!
Why don't you go out and watch the excitement? "

"I don't want to do it while Zhu Xi is here!"

"Then do you regret that you married directly into the Zhu family? The playboy you looked down on at the beginning is now a hero famous all over the world!"

Zhu Xi's current prestige even surpassed that of Zhu Di.

Mobei's contribution to the Eastern Expedition may be smaller, but it is still a military achievement that many famous generals will never get in their lifetime.

Guanyin Nu shook his head without hesitation, with a look of disgust on his face.

She and Zhu Ping were natural enemies, and neither one liked the other:
"Even if he becomes the emperor, the slave family will not even look at him..."

"What about the little Taoist priest?"

Wang Baobao suddenly mentioned Zhang Yi's name, and Guanyinnu panicked for no reason.

"You are 19 years old, an old girl...

Are you really ready to wait for that person?

It's a pity that he is Xu Da's son-in-law, and he is in love with the Xu family girl!
Last year you refused the queen's proposal to marry, so..."

"Brother, don't talk about this anymore!"

Guanyin slave felt irritable for no reason, got up and went back to the house.

Looking at Guanyin Nu's back, Wang Baobao didn't know what he was thinking.
At this time, he stood up and shouted toward the wall:
"Come on!"

Not long after, a royal guard appeared in front of him.

"Please sue the Emperor of the Zhu family, just say that I want to see him..."

……

In the palace, after the emperor returned to the palace, he called all the officials to the Fengtian Hall.

"I am going to hold a ceremony at Chaotian Palace to pay homage to the dead people and fallen soldiers of our Ming Dynasty!

When the time comes, the little king of Japan needs to attend in person to apologize for these dead souls!
It’s just that I haven’t figured it out yet, dear friends, please let me think about it!
Should I kill this person? "

Everyone is confused. Together with Lao Zhu, you are already considering using someone to sacrifice to heaven?

Along the way, everyone was still discussing whether to dissuade the emperor from holding this memorial ceremony, but Lao Zhu was already one version ahead of them, discussing whether to kill people.

"Your Majesty!"

Everyone blurted out that Lao Zhu's willfulness was beyond their imagination.

For a time, all kinds of ceremonial remarks from heaven and country came out from their mouths.

The meaning is simply that killing the king of Japan will chill the surrounding vassal countries.

China is a country of etiquette and cannot do such despicable things.

Lao Zhu did not show much excitement in the face of their clichés.

He glanced at Zhu Biao, who had been following him, and the corners of his mouth rose.

"Since all my beloved ministers have said so, let's leave the matter of whether or not to kill people for now, the Ministry of Rites...

Start preparing for the ceremony! "

"Your Majesty, I will go and ask Deng Zhongxiu to prepare..."

Since the emperor decided to hold this national sacrifice in Chaotian Palace, he naturally used Taoist priests.

"Deng Zhongxiu is still a little overheated. Isn't there a real person in our court, Zhang Yi..."

Zhu Yuanzhang shouted towards the outside.

Zhang Yi hurriedly ran over.

"Your father is not here, and you are the leader of Zhengyiyi in the capital. I will leave this matter to you..."

"The minister takes orders!"

Zhang Yi knew that this was a benefit given to him by the emperor, so he would not refuse it.

I just heard that he was going to host the national ceremony, and others were not happy.

"Your Majesty, Master Zhang's age seems inappropriate?"

The first person to speak was the Minister of Rites.

He did not shy away from it and opposed it with a clear-cut stance.

Others also echoed, saying that Zhang Yi was too young and unfit to host the national sacrifice.

For a time, negative news about Zhang Yi kept coming one after another.

From personal ethics, to moral conduct, to the reporting of all kinds of dirty materials.

Zhang Yi knew that the civil servants in the court had reported many reports against him over the years, but he never expected that these guys could even bring up trivial and gossipy things to the court.

He called him a good guy and almost laughed in anger.

The faces of these people are no worse than those of politicians in the beautiful country.

Just as he was talking, the emperor slammed the dragon chair, and the Fengtian Palace fell silent.

At this time, Zhu Xi sneered, breaking the peace in the hall.

"Second, what are you laughing at?"

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and looked at Zhu Xi, who had been keeping a low profile and said nothing.

Zhu Fang saluted Zhu Yuanzhang, and then looked around.

His domineering expression had not been seen by officials for many years.

"Father, I feel that after all these years of military expeditions, I am no longer used to your adults confusing right and wrong and being so shameless..."

His words were equivalent to scolding half of the officials in Fengtian Palace...

When the others heard this, their faces turned red!

They knew that King Qin Zhu Xi had a good relationship with Zhang Yi, but they did not expect that Zhu Xi would reprimand them officials on the spot for Zhang Yi.

Could it be that His Highness has never thought about what might happen...?
The faces of the officials were stern, and the eyes staring at Zhu Ming also had a hint of malice.

"Your Highness, King Qin, why do you say this?"

As the instigator of this matter, the Minister of Rites stood up bravely.

"I put my words here, not Zhang Yi, no one else is qualified to host this national sacrifice!
Do you know that it was Master Zhang who brought up the plan to expedition to Japan?

Whether it is the Xuanwu Army, the Xuanwu Cannon, or the Ming Dynasty’s navy formation and tactics...

This is all done by real people!

Without Zhang Zhenren, there would have been no expedition to Japan and no overseas trip to the fairy mountains!
He is not qualified. Could it be that the adults who have tried so hard to persuade the father to find Japan to compromise are more qualified? "

After Zhu Xi finished speaking, all the officials in Fengtian Palace looked ashen.

They couldn't help but cast their eyes on Zhang Yi.

They looked at Zhang Yi and then turned to Lao Zhu, who had been silent.

Lao Zhu remained silent, which confirmed Zhu Xi's statement.

How many years ago did the Xuanwu Army start?

Some officials began to recall that they were even more shocked when the year was determined.

In other words, the boy in front of him influenced the national policy of the Ming Dynasty when he was still a child.

Zhu Xi seemed to get Zhu Yuanzhang's hint and began to output frantically:
"I wonder what Mr. Wang was doing when he was seven years old?
I am not afraid to tell you that the rankings for the north and the south, as well as the imperial examinations, are all national policies that were participated by Zhang Yi. The reform of the tax law was also Zhang Yi's idea...

Military merit, he has it!
National policies are made by him!
I just want to ask the adults here, who has done this? "

Some officials knew about Zhang Yi's deeds.

But they didn't know most of it.

Thinking of almost all major events in the Ming Dynasty in recent years, this Taoist priest was behind them.

The eyes of these people looking at Zhang Yi were full of inexplicable emotions.

"As expected, he is indeed the Prime Minister in Tsing Yi!"

Hu Weiyong, who had always stayed out of the dispute, suddenly spoke first.He took the initiative to come out and said loudly to the emperor:
"I only know that Master Zhang has done so many things. Your Majesty, regarding Master Zhang presiding over the national sacrifice, I second my opinion!"

Hu Weiyong suddenly changed sides in battle, leaving others stunned.

The hatred between him and Zhang Yi was quite unending.

But now he stood up and took the initiative to carry Zhang Yi's sedan chair.

Wang Guangyang took a deep look at Hu Weiyong and stepped forward:
"The title of Prime Minister in Tsing Yi, I admire, he avoids danger, and I also agree with him!"

Others seemed to understand, and everyone, including the Minister of Rites, stood up to second his opinion.

The matter of letting Zhang Yi preside over the national ceremony was decided under such strange circumstances.

"Let's break up. Let's discuss the specific matters later!"

Lao Zhu waved his hand and asked the officials to disperse.

Wang Guangyang and Hu Weiyong looked at each other and instinctively walked together.

"This guy has accomplished so many things. He can be regarded as an unparalleled genius..."

"It's just that we don't agree with each other. The more powerful he is, the more dangerous we are..."

Hu Weiyong's answer was very sharp, and Wang Guangyang was silent for a long time.

"If you can't try to persuade the emperor to do something with him, then let the emperor become afraid of him!

This is the countermeasure Mr. Li gave me! "

"No wonder Prime Minister Hu took the initiative to bring up the matter of Prime Minister Tsing Yi today. I think the news circulating in Yingtian was also spread by Prime Minister Hu..."

Wang Guangyang gave Hu Weiyong a meaningful look, and Hu Weiyong nodded silently.

After saying that, Hu Weiyong walked quickly and separated from him.

Looking at Hu Weiyong's back, Wang Guangyang was silent for a long time.

Although his partner was trained by Li Shanchang, he always felt that the other party was more dangerous than Li Shanchang.

"Being able to spread the news quietly, Hu Weiyong's network of contacts is much greater than the original figure!"

Wang Guangyang shook his head and turned around in another direction.

Although he and Hu Weiyong got close because of Zhang Yi, they were not the same person after all.

……

The palace, the imperial study.

The emperor was looking Zhu Ping up and down:
"Yes, it's darker and stronger!
Chang Yuchun told me that you are very hardworking and can endure hardships!

I used to think that you would never be a great person, but now it seems that I was wrong about you! "

Although Lao Zhu's words are not pleasant to hear, they are a great danger to Zhu Ping who lacks recognition.

Zhang Yi stood behind him, smiling, looking at Zhu Ping's shoulders shaking as he tried desperately to hold back his emotional fluctuations.

An emotion called warmth permeated the entire imperial study.

However, this emotion comes and goes as quickly as it comes.

Zhu Yuanzhang quickly turned his mind back to work.

He raised his head and looked at Zhang Yi:

"You have to take the matter of national sacrifice seriously!"

Zhang Yi quickly assured:

"Your Majesty, you will never let your guard down!"

"you?"

The Zhu family father and son turned back together and stared at Zhang Yi.

There was suspicion on their faces. They had known each other for so long, and they knew Zhang Yi's background to some extent.

This guy seems to know everything, except for his old job as a Taoist priest, which he really can't handle.

Zhang Yi was a little annoyed when he saw it:
"Your Majesty, for 30 years in Hedong and 30 years in Hexi, don't bully young people into poverty!

I stayed in seclusion at Longhu Mountain for three years, and my cultivation level increased rapidly..."

Zhu Biao couldn't help laughing. If it weren't for the Jinyi guards monitoring him, they might have truly believed Zhang Yi.

"Brother Zhang, are you afraid that you spend more time tinkering with machines in Longhu Mountain than chanting sutras and mantras?"

"All right!"

He gave up resistance during the battle. It was basically impossible for him to fool the emperor and the prince.

"I will learn Taoism and rituals from Senior Brother Deng!"

As the host of Chaotian Palace, Deng Zhongxiu has some experience in hosting large and small Dharma gatherings over the years.

Zhu Yuanzhang believed in Zhang Yi's learning ability, and they did not struggle on this issue.

"I asked you to come here because I want to ask you something!"

"Your Majesty, please speak!"

Zhang Yi probably guessed what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to ask, so he didn't show any surprise.

"What do you think should be done about the Japanese king?"

As soon as this question came up, Zhu Biao and Zhu Xi also thought about it seriously.

The Ming Dynasty conquered Japan in name only for revenge, but everyone knew that strategically it was definitely not the case.

Japan's silver mines were one of the reasons why Lao Zhu attacked Japan.

And a more important reason is that this is an important transit station for Ming Dynasty to go overseas in the future.

Next, the area from Japan to North Korea, and from North Korea to Northeast China, is also one of the lands that Zhu Yuanzhang coveted.

Although the farming conditions there are temporarily very poor due to the minor cold period.

But Zhang Yi's world map clearly told him that it was China's sphere of influence, and it was also an important grain-producing land no less important than the Jiangnan Granary.

Northeastern Nagada, if you follow the normal army march, it will be easy to defeat, but very difficult to rule.

But if Japan serves as a springboard and the Ming Dynasty turns the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea into China's inland seas, it will not be difficult to support that area.

If the Northeast can be developed well, the hidden dangers in Northern Xinjiang will disappear in the future.

It can be said that Japan is of great strategic significance to the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, it is impossible for it to become a vassal state again and return to the previous relationship.

"Father, just kill him..."

A cold light flashed in Zhu Xi's eyes. He wanted to be the king of Hai Qin. If he wasn't killed, how could he stay here to celebrate the new year?
"We, the people of the Ming Dynasty, cannot die in vain. Many of these Japanese ronin and pirates are the result of the laissez-faire of local lords!

Those people robbed things and went back to Japan to spend them, which is equivalent to taking back the wealth of Ming Dynasty to feed their own country!

There are also many big pirates. They are Han people, but they use Japan as their base to plunder the Central Plains!
This time we conquered Japan, these pirates were on Japan's side and caused us a lot of trouble...

Moreover, even if we capture Kyoto, it will probably take several years to eliminate the resistance around Japan!

Keeping this emperor is also keeping the thoughts of those people!

Rather than..."

After he finished speaking, everyone laughed.

Who doesn’t know Zhu Xi’s little thoughts?
Since they want to occupy Japan, the Zhu family must have someone in the local area to control Japan on their behalf.

Zhu Xi is Lao Zhu's choice, and he is also the future King of Japan.

Now that he is going to be the king of Japan, Zhu Xi will naturally not want to leave this trouble behind.

However, his idea was destined to fail.

Since Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhang Yi to come up with an idea, it meant that he had no intention of killing him.

In other words, Lao Zhu was hesitating between killing and not killing.

Everyone looked at Zhang Yi, waiting for him to give an answer.

Zhang Yi thought for a while and said:

"If we follow Pindao's original intention, we would naturally want to kill him, but killing him would not satisfy our best interests!

His Highness the King of Qin also said that although we have captured the Emperor, there is still a lot of local resistance. If we cannot get a stable Japan quickly, our plan to go to America will be shelved!

So the most important thing for us now is to establish a stable rule in Japan! "

Hearing this, Lao Zhu nodded silently.

"The so-called emperor is what they call it, but this position has a very high status in Japanese tradition!

If Ming Dynasty can control him, the situation in most places of Ming Dynasty can be quickly stabilized!
Then, we will slowly cut off their culture and inheritance! "

Zhang Yi glanced at Zhu Xi and saw that he was a little unwilling.

He laughed and said:
"In fact, in later generations, this country was once ruled by someone, and that person in Japan had a higher status than the emperor..."

"Tell me!"

Zhu Yuanzhang became interested and urged Zhang Yi to speak quickly.

It is naturally impossible for Zhang Yi to talk about the Black Ship incident all the way to World War II.

"This starts with a man named MacArthur..."

Zhang Yi briefly and concisely described the transformation of Japan by a certain country and the subsequent impact.

He analyzed:

“We can actually support this person from the beginning.

Japan has had a tradition of shogunate rule since a long time ago. This thing is just a mascot. If you support it first, you can eliminate a lot of resistance!

People in this country are afraid of power but not virtue. They must fight, and they can't be too polite!
Therefore, after stabilization, we can actually slowly assimilate their culture, which is not difficult!
First, their culture itself is influenced by our Chinese culture
Secondly, as long as this nation is conquered, they will become the most obedient and loyal dogs..."

Zhang Yi gave the emperor many ideas, such as replacing Shinto beliefs with Taoism, absorbing, and transforming the deification system.

Such as immigration!

For a superior civilization, it is too easy to assimilate a lower civilization.

When he finished speaking, Lao Zhu and his son looked at him blankly.

Zhang Yi's method can be described as extremely ruthless, but it has to be said that this method takes into account dignity and can complete the Ming Dynasty's strategy at a low cost. Even Zhu Ping also agrees with this method.

"How did you come up with it?"

Zhu Xi really wanted to open Zhang Yi's head and see what he looked like.

Zhang Yi smiled and said nothing. He did not tell the Zhu family that he was just using the methods that the enemy had used to deal with them again.

Even if you tell Lao Zhu and others about that suffering, they won't understand it.

Just quietly change the future of these people!
"First of all, let the emperor admit that he is a human being and not a descendant of a god, thus interrupting the other party's sanctity, and the next thing will be much easier to handle!
His Highness the King of Qin, you can temporarily be the [MacArthur] of Japan for a while. When the time is right, Ming Dynasty will let nature take its course and merge them!

In fact, when the time comes, let alone opposition, they might cry and join the Ming Dynasty..."

Zhang Yi's words were not nonsense. The power of the animal husbandry technology invented by foreigners was obvious to all.

In today's world, the national power of the Ming Dynasty is much greater than that of the superpowers of later generations.

This animal husbandry can definitely develop.

"What you said makes sense!

Zhang Yi, then I’ll leave this matter to you!

Later, you have more contact with Zhu Xiang and that person called Yuan Rong... King Yuan Rong!

Showing kindness and kindness at the same time, you know? "

"Yes, Royal Father..."

Zhu Xiang's heart fell to the ground. Zhu Yuanzhang said this, which meant that his enfeoffment of Japan was almost a certainty.

"Okay, that's all for now!

Second son, you go back to see your wife first, then take them to the palace with you, and get together tonight..."

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Zhu Ping resigned.

Zhang Yi also took the opportunity to say goodbye, and the two left the palace. Zhu Fang pulled Zhang Yi and refused to leave.

"Zhang Yi, thank you!"

Zhu Fang and others were not around, so he took the matter seriously and thanked Zhang Yi.

He has a knot in his mind, and now that he can divide Japan, it is the best arrangement for him.

"I'm afraid His Highness will be the Emperor of Japan for a few more years..."

"Hahaha, it's just the sex you mentioned, right? That's not bad...

By the way, Zhang Yi, have you ever thought about going to Japan with me?

You said that using Taoism to replace Shintoism is a good idea, but I don’t know how to operate it..."

But before Zhu Ping finished speaking, he first denied his own opinion:
"This won't work. Father can't let you go!"

"If Your Highness wants to hire someone, Senior Brother Deng Zhongxiu and Deng are good...

I also have several senior brothers in Longhu Mountain who are equally qualified, such as Song Zongzhen whom you have met..."

Zhang Yi couldn't help laughing when he thought of Song Zongzhen who helped him look at the rubber seedlings.

I still owe my senior brother a fortune.

As the rubber products he made gradually became popular, the importance of rubber was also recognized by the court!
Song Zongzhen is of little significance in Hainan, so it would be good to give him a chance.

"Song Zongzhen, I remember him. It's him...

I'll tell my father later! "

The two of them unknowingly determine a person's future.

Zhu Fang originally wanted to invite Zhang Yi home, but Zhang Yi politely declined.

He hasn't returned for several years, and his time should belong to his wife and children.

When he went back, he happened to see a guard in Jinyi speeding past.

"Isn't this person the Jin Yiwei guarding Wang Baobao?"

Zhang Yi has a good memory. Although he doesn't know this person, he remembers his appearance.

What is he going to do?
This thought flashed through Zhang Yi's mind, and then he remembered that he had not seen Guanyin Nu since he came back.

But now is not the time, he still looks towards Chunqiu unhurriedly.

Soon after, the emperor also received what Wang Baobao wanted to convey.

"This stone Buddha is finally tempted!"

Lao Zhu was extremely surprised when he heard the news about Wang Baobao.

(End of this chapter)