People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 532 The cause of Chang Mao’s death, the result that cannot be changed (two in one)

"Zhang Yi, this boy, is in the holy family!"

Late at night, people are quiet.

In Hu Weiyong's study, there are still candles brightly lit.

The firelight imprinted on the window, shooting out two figures.

In the study, Hu Weiyong and Ling Shuo sat looking at each other.

After hearing Hu Weiyong's emotion, Ling Shuo knew that the prime minister was still unwilling.

He apologized and smiled:
"Hu Xiang, why are you bothering..."

Hu Weiyong ignored his advice. If he could let go of his hatred, he would no longer be Hu Weiyong.

People say it's easy for others, but how difficult is it for you to overcome your own demons?

However, he also understood that his hatred would never give him a chance to retaliate.

It's better to hide your attitude and wait for the opportunity.

He changed the subject and said:
"Master Ling, you should be fine now, right?"

Ling said she didn't know if he was asking about her body, her situation, or both.

He bowed and said:

"Thank you Hu Guang for your concern. My health is fine. Your Majesty, I am at least stable for the time being!"

Since I gave up part of my authority, Mao Xiang can no longer make things difficult for me!
Prime Minister Hu's approach is right. If I show weakness and Mao Xiang becomes aggressive, he will be the creator of the problem.

However, he took away a lot of my authority, and I was still unwilling to do so.

Those old brothers who were attracted to me were also squeezed out by Mao Xiang intentionally or unintentionally...

Recently, many brothers have complained to me, and I feel sad when I think that I have not taken good care of them..."

What Ling said was half true and half false.

But Hu Weiyong just listened.

Since the last time he collected his gold, Ling said that he and he had handed over letters of surrender to each other.

Ling said he was surprised that he was embezzling and Jin Yiwei didn't know any information.

And Hu Weiyong successfully dragged Ling Shuo into trouble through the gold.

Since wooing Ling Shuo, Hu Weiyong has done many things and is no longer constrained.

Jin Yiwei's job of monitoring the officials is still in Ling Shuo's hands.

As long as Ling Shuo cooperates well with him, they can make Zhu Yuanzhang blind.

"Master Ling, brothers are suffering, how can you, the big brother, not express your feelings?

I'll ask someone to give you something later, and you can win over them..."

Ling said that after hearing this, he quickly stood up, but before his butt could move smoothly, he took another breath.

Ever since Hu Weiyong showed his cards to him, he found that he could not see through Prime Minister Hu more and more.

Ling said that corruption was not a surprise.

The salary given by Zhu Yuanzhang may be enough to satisfy some low-level officials, but it is far from enough for senior officials in the DPRK.

He also understood that Hu Weiyong wanted to win over him because he hoped that he could cover up for him what he did.

Anyway, he was already on the same boat with Hu Weiyong, so Ling said he didn't care.

But Hu Weiyong gave him money to win over his old brother. This was a very dangerous move.

There is a fundamental difference between wooing only oneself and wooing many Jin Yiwei.

This is an act of confiscating a family and exterminating a clan. If the news spreads a little bit, Zhu Yuanzhang will definitely go on a killing spree if he knows that the people of Jinyiwei have been tainted by outsiders.

"This one……"

Ling said he was hesitating whether to take Hu Weiyong's money, but remembering his recent experience, he gritted his teeth and took the money.

Hu Weiyong was very satisfied. As long as the other party was willing to take his money, it would be easy.

"If Mr. Hu wants to inquire about any information in the future, you can tell us!

Especially His Majesty's mood and dynamics in the palace. Although I am not very popular with His Majesty now, it is still okay to know these things..."

When Hu Weiyong heard this, he was secretly happy, but he still held it back.

"Master Ling can talk about these things if it is convenient for him, forget it if it is inconvenient!
However, Hu has something that I can ask you about!
There were people from Jinyiwei in the north back then. Did you really not know the news about Chang Mao? "

Ling said frowning:

"Master Hu, why do you ask this?"

His eyes were a little dodgey, but he couldn't escape Hu Weiyong's gaze.

Seeing the Prime Minister staring at him, Ling Shuo thought about it and gritted his teeth and said:

"Master Hu, I can tell you something, but you'd better not stir up trouble with it!
If something happens because of this, not only will we Jinyiwei people suffer, but many people will also be implicated..."

When Hu Weiyong heard this, he couldn't help but sit up straight.

"I know what's appropriate, Lord Ling, please tell me!"

"Don't go investigating Chang Mao's death. I'm not afraid to tell you that it was Zhang Yi who killed him..."

When Hu Weiyong heard this, his expression changed drastically.

Lan Yu has always suspected that Zhang Yi killed Chang Mao, but no matter how hard she looked, she couldn't find any evidence...

Although he himself wanted to ask Ling, he was actually half-convinced as to whether Zhang Yi was the murderer.

But when Ling said it was truly confirmed that it was Zhang Yi who committed the murder, Hu Weiyong's heart began to beat violently.

He couldn't tell whether it was excitement or something else...

But what Ling said next was like a bucket of cold water being poured down:
"But Zhang Yi killed the person, but His Majesty personally disposed of the body for him..."

Zhang Yi killed someone, and the emperor buried his body?

Hu Weiyong's face is no longer ugly enough to describe.

Ling said that he quickly told the whole story.

"It was Chang Mao who wanted to kill Zhang Yi and trick people into his ship, but he was incompetent and let Zhang Yi run away...

This kid relied on the firearm on his body and killed Chang Mao!
His Majesty was patrolling the south of the Yangtze River at that time, and he was sleeping in the wild. He heard the news, found Zhang Yi, and helped him deal with his funeral...

Otherwise, Hu Xiang thought that Zhang Yi was the only one, how could he cut off all the tails of his hands?
This is what our Jin Yiwei is dealing with..."

Seeing Hu Weiyong's silence, Ling Shuo continued:

"So Mr. Hu wants to use Chang Mao to attack Zhang Yi. I advise you to save it. When your Majesty helps Zhang Yi hide his body, it means that your Majesty has participated in this matter!
How will Your Majesty handle yourself if you are exposed?
Could he still slap himself in the face and deal with Zhang Yi?
Moreover, His Majesty had already issued a death order, and this matter could not be told to the outside world!
At that time, only a few people in the Imperial Guard who protected His Majesty knew about these things, and one of them was my brother!
He quietly told me before he died of a serious illness last year!

But what is the conflict between me and Mao Xiang?But I dare not bring this matter up to frame Mao Xiang...

Even if you know about this, you can only shut up!

Otherwise, His Majesty's anger will be implicated, and the Jin Yiwei will also be bloodbathed! "

Ling said that when he mentioned this possibility, he still had a look of panic on his face.

Hu Weiyong was silent, and he understood what Ling said.

Since Zhu Yuanzhang gave Jin Yiwei a hush-hush order, if this matter still gets out, it will prove that there is a problem with Jin Yiwei, whom the emperor relies on most, and Zhu Yuanzhang will definitely kill Jin Yiwei as soon as possible.

Both Mao Xiang and others must die.

In the past, from Hu Weiyong's point of view, he would definitely not mind causing such a stir.

But now, Jin Yiwei seems to have more value in his eyes.

“Lord Ling, don’t worry, Hu will definitely not make it difficult for Lord Ling!
Moreover, although Hu has hatred for Zhang Yi, since this incident cannot defeat him...

I don’t want to be the target of Your Majesty’s anger…”

Ling said that he felt relieved after hearing what Hu Weiyong said.

"Hu Xiang, that real person... forget it, I won't advise you anymore. If there is any news about him in the future, I will tell you, Hu Xiang..."

Hu Weiyong stood up and saluted Ling Shuo.

Ling said that he would open the door, and his servant would lead him and quietly leave the Hu Mansion.

"Sir, I gave him all the gold you asked me to prepare. He refused at first, but soon accepted..."

"Just accept it. It's not easy for me, Mr. Hu, to get gold. In the future, if we don't give it to him, he will take the initiative to ask for it..."

Hu Weiyong's face was full of disdain:

“Although the emperor is wise, he cannot see through people’s hearts.

He gave Jin Yiwei tremendous power, but did not give them enough wealth.

Do we really expect that everyone will be a saint?
The emperor is not himself, but he hopes that others are...

But this man, once he gets into the water, he can't look back..."

"Yes, if a slave has the authority of a royal guard, but is guarding integrity all day long, sooner or later this will force people to have problems..."

"From now on, you give Ling Shuo some money every month and tie him firmly to our ship!

With him, it will be easier to act on the truth, please tell Tu Jie..."

Hu Weiyong gave detailed instructions to his subordinates, making sure that he had remembered his instructions before he was satisfied.

……

"Master National Teacher!"

Zhang Yi finished the national sacrifice and immediately returned to the Spring and Autumn Temple.

Today's newspaper office seems very busy.

During the Ming Dynasty National Memorial Day, the newspaper decided to temporarily add an issue.

Before the newspaper was published, the distributor of Sun and Moon Newspaper had already placed a deposit of more than [-] copies.

When he came back, he happened to meet the Xu family girl who was busy.

She said "Master Imperial Master", which made Zhang Yi laugh.

Seeing no one around, he pulled the Xu family girl to his side.

"Come and serve as a cauldron for your master..."

The girl of the Xu family didn't understand the plot from later generations of fairy novels, but when she saw Zhang's weird smile, she knew that the other person was not holding back anything.

“The latest issue of the newspaper must be finished!
The direction of this wave of public opinion is very important to rally people's hearts.

Your Majesty will definitely keep a close eye..."

"Don't worry, our newspaper office is no longer what it was three years ago. Everyone has become perfect with practice..."

Three years ago, the Sun and Moon Newspaper Agency probably still needed Zhang Yi to guide it.

But now, full-time editors have long been trained.

Among them, Meng Yao seems to be very good at writing, and she has gradually taken on the job of being responsible for the content of the newspaper.

"Okay, the newspaper office can operate normally, and Pindao will be relieved to leave..."

"You want to go back to Longhu Mountain?"

The Xu family girl immediately guessed Zhang Yi's thoughts.

Zhang Yi nodded and said:
"I haven't been home for many years. What does Your Majesty seem to be hinting at me today?
I'm a little worried about my family and want to go back and have a look!

Last time Pindao said he wanted to take you home with him. I wonder if you would be willing? "

The Xu family girl immediately blushed with embarrassment.

It seems inappropriate for a daughter-in-law who has not married yet to go to her husband's home.

If it were Meng Yao, he would probably have hesitated to refuse.

But the Xu family girl felt a trace of worry in Zhang Yi's eyes, but she held Zhang Yi's hand tightly and nodded.

"I'll go to your house later and tell my mother-in-law..."

Zhang Yi made arrangements with the girl from the Xu family and turned around to go to Spring and Autumn College.

Accompanied by the sounds of students' endorsements, he walked all the way into the tall building behind the college.

"Senior Brother Wu, what's the progress in drug research?"

After Zhang Yi entered, he directly found Wu Baohe.

"Junior brother, there is almost no progress in the production of penicillin and the work of removing impurities. It is too difficult..."

When Wu Baohe saw Zhang Yi mentioning it, he couldn't help but complain.

Zhang Yi nodded silently, which was what he expected.

Penicillin is one of the best broad-spectrum antibiotics. If it can be successfully developed, it will be great.

But this thing is easy to make, but too difficult to purify.

Even if Zhang Yi knows the correct method, many things are actually quite difficult because the current technology tree has not been pointed out.

However, he believed that he had pointed the way forward, and these drugs would be extracted sooner or later.

At least, it will not be like the West, which has experienced hundreds of years of changes before gradually completing the climb of the technological tree.

"However, the aspirin you mentioned has made good progress...

As for artemisinin, it is probably close to success! "

Compared with the difficulties faced by medicines, the machinery aspect is progressing smoothly.

The emergence of manual machine tools made it possible to produce many parts.

And with these tools, it is much easier for the craftsmen in the academy to rub other parts by hand.

Zhang Yi seems to have seen the prototype of the success of the steam engine.

Once the steam engine appeared, Ming Dynasty's industrialization would definitely reach a higher level.

Momentum solved.

Industrial production capacity will develop at an unimaginable speed.

"Senior Brother, Junior Brother, I want to go back to the mountain. This year, I am relying on you...

When I come back after the new year, I will let Yao Guangxiao arrange the relocation of the college!
However, our research institute cannot be relocated temporarily!
We must hurry up in researching this steam engine! "

Wu Baohe nodded when he heard this.

"When the steam engine is developed, the emperor and I will ask you for a real person's name!"

"Thank you, brother!"

Wu Baohe was overjoyed when he heard this. Although the name Zhenren was just a false name.

But for a Taoist priest, it is a great recognition.

These people, following Zhang Yi, have already had no worries about food and clothing over the years, and have even become very wealthy in terms of economic interests.

But for the false reputation that the ancients valued most, it still falls short.

Who doesn’t want to make a name for himself?

Zhang Yi can indeed give Wu Bao and them everything they need.

Wu Baohe nodded and thanked Zhang Yi seriously.

After explaining what needed to be done, Zhang Yi started busy preparing to go home.

When he went back this time, he was already preparing to come back next year.

Only when handing over the work, Zhang Yicai unknowingly discovered that he had been involved with too many people.

In other words, too many people bind their wealth and life to themselves.

Originally he was just going to be a spectator witnessing history, but the changes now made him sigh again.

Day three.

Zhang Yi, who had prepared everything, finally invited the Xu family girl to go to Longhu Mountain together.Of course, the girl from the Xu family traveled with Zhang Yi in the name of interview.

Although Guanyin Nu and Meng Yao were envious, the capital had to be taken care of by someone, so they had no choice but to stay.

When Zhang Yi left, Zhu Yuanzhang asked Jin Yiwei to take a group of people to accompany him.

This disappointed many thoughtful people.

"Your Majesty is really interested in him!"

Hu Weiyong couldn't help but sigh after listening to Ling's report.

"Hu Xiang, you are probably not the only person in the world who wants Master Zhang to die..."

Ling's words were profound.

Although the world is at peace, it does not mean that all the land in the Ming Dynasty is also at peace.

In the wilderness, bandits are infested.

No one knows if something unexpected will happen to them?
And could there be someone behind these accidents?

It can be said that Zhang Yi became a national master because of the interests of the civil service group.

The landowners and gentry in the south probably want Hu Weiyong to die more than he does...

Hu Weiyong smiled when he heard this and said nothing.

"Master Ling, I am quite interested in the things studied in Tiger's Den..."

"Lord Hu!"

Ling said his expression changed drastically.

……

Dragon Tiger Mountain,
When Zhang Yi and the girl from the Xu family arrived at the foot of the mountain, thin snowflakes happened to be floating in the sky.

The snow dyed the entire mountain into silver frost, which highlighted the outline of the entire mountain.

"What a nice view!"

The Xu family girl opened the car curtain and looked at the white snow in front of her.

She had lived in Yingtian Mansion since she was a child and had little experience of going outside. Facing the famous Taoist mountains was full of freshness.

"Real person, Miss Xu family!"

At the foot of the mountain, there were people waiting for Zhang Yi's return.

Zhang Yi got out of the car first, and then took the Xu family girl out of the car.

"I'll wait, I've seen the Imperial Master!"

Brother Longhushan who greeted Zhang Yi had excitement on his face.

Zhang Yi won the position of national master, which is a happy thing for the entire Longhu Mountain.

"Go, go, brother, don't make it so disgusting!"

In the three years on the mountain, Zhang Yi had already transformed from an isolated demon king into a respected son of an aristocratic family.

His actions made these little Taoist priests laugh.

"Senior brother, come up the mountain with me, and Miss Xu..."

"Let's go!"

Zhang Yi did not shy away from people, and took the Xu family girl slowly up the mountain.

"elder brother……"

Halfway through the mountain road, Zhang Yuqing and his two younger brothers ran towards Zhang Yi.

"Yu Qing, you have grown up a lot!

And Haipeng, Shengyou..."

The Xu family girl stood behind, watching Zhang Yi and his brothers mingling with each other, very curious.

These people are also her future relatives.

"My parents and eldest brother are waiting for you on the mountain..."

After Zhang Yuqing finished speaking to Zhang Yi, he took his two younger brothers and said solemnly:

"sister in law!"

The name "sister-in-law" made the Xu family girl's face turn red.

She nodded silently and returned the greeting, but did not pretend to clarify the situation that she had not yet passed the door.

Her generosity also endeared Zhang Yuqing and his brothers to her.

"Brother, let's compete to see who can go up the mountain first!"

Zhang Haipeng is the younger brother, but he is very close to Zhang Yi, who is not often in the mountains.

He ran towards the mountain in a hurry. Zhang Yi turned back and glanced at the Xu family girl.

Xu Miaoyun smiled and nodded, and Zhang Yi laughed.

He said aloud:

"Wait for me……"

Then, the newly promoted Imperial Master of Ming Dynasty quickly rushed towards the top of the mountain.

Where Zhang Haipeng could outrun him, he was caught up by Zhang Yi soon, but Zhang Yi just hung him up and did not move away from him.

"hateful!"

Feeling provoked, Zhang Haipeng ran as hard as he could.

Hahahaha!

The brothers and sisters on the road laughed.

The Xu family girl smiled, Zhang Yi was like this, he could always infect other people unintentionally.

At least, the atmosphere on Longhu Mountain was better than she imagined.

At least if you marry yourself, you shouldn't feel any grievances?
"Miss Xu, let's speed up too!"

The Taoist who stayed on the mountainside said to the Xu family girl.

She nodded and continued walking up the mountain.

The mountain road is steep. Although the Xu family girl usually practices martial arts, her physical strength is not as good as Zhang Yi's. When she was almost up the mountain, she was out of breath.

"Come!"

Zhang Yi's hand suddenly appeared in front of her.

"You didn't run with Haipeng?"

"He has been defeated by me!"

Zhang Yi's face was filled with a proud smile, but he smiled gently:

"You came with me, how could I leave you?

Will we continue to walk together for the rest of our lives? "

Such casual words of love are extremely heart-warming.

Hearing this, the girl from the Xu family blushed slightly.

She stretched out her hand and held it with Zhang Yi.The other brothers smiled and deliberately stayed away from the two of them.

Zhang Yi and the girl from the Xu family supported each other and finally reached the Taoist temple.

"Father, mother!"

Zhang Yi saw Lao Zhang and his brothers and sisters at the first sight and shouted quickly.

When Zhang Chenggang saw Zhang Yi, he laughed naturally:

"I have seen the Imperial Master..."

"Dad, why are you doing this!"

Zhang Yi walked over and held Lao Zhang's hand, but his heart sank again.

Lao Zhang seemed to have lost a lot of weight.

My physical condition is very, very bad...

Being able to ask the emperor to remind him to come back and see his father, what should Zhu Yuanzhang know?
Zhang Yi remained calm and showed no abnormality.

Naturally, some pleasantries were inevitable at the beginning.

After asking their parents, Zhang Yi and Zhang Yuchu hugged each other.

Today, Zhang Yuchu is married and has children.

Probably a little different from his original fate, after getting married, Zhang Yuchu calmed down and gradually gained some of the magnanimity of a heavenly master.

Zhang Yi thought to himself, the legendary dandy Celestial Master probably won't appear anymore, right?
I chatted with my younger brothers and sisters again.

Lao Zhang had already walked over and finished talking to the Xu family girl.

Xu Miaoyun was their maiden daughter-in-law and the daughter of the Duke of the country, so she could not tolerate their neglect.

"Go, let's go in!"

Zhang Changshang led Zhang Yi inside, and the Xu family girl and Zhang's mother naturally chatted.

Zhang Changshang seemed very excited today and began to introduce the history of Longhu Mountain to the Xu family girls.

However, compared to the illusory gods, the Xu family girl glanced at Zhang Yi and was obviously more concerned about the industry of Longhu Mountain.

Zhang Yi took away most of the research team at Longhu Mountain, but the research on Longhu Mountain still did not fall behind!

"This is more like a factory..."

The Xu family girl whispered to Zhang Yi.

"Isn't this great? What you seek when you seek immortality is the future, but what these seek is the present..."

Zhang Yi blinked at the Xu family girl, and Xu Miaoyun nodded silently.

When their daughter-in-law comes to visit in the future, the Zhang family will definitely entertain her well.

After sitting down and chatting, the Zhang family brought out the best things to give her a chance to wash away the dust.

After everything was done, Zhang's mother handed an ancestral bracelet to Xu Miaoyun.

The marriage of the two people is almost settled.

Lao Zhang seemed very excited. After all, Zhang Yi had gone from being a little devil that he didn't like to see, to now becoming the mainstay of Longhu Mountain, and then to starting a family.

He coughed from time to time, but he still held it back.

Zhang Yi took in everything, but didn't say anything more?
When it was late at night, the Xu family girl was dragged into the inner courtyard by Mrs. Zhang to chat.

The father and son then sat looking at each other.

Zhang Yi saw Lao Zhang coughing and took the initiative to grab his hand and check his pulse.

According to the hexagram, Zhang Yi's expression gradually became serious.

Traditional Chinese medicine has many imperfections, but in an era when medical equipment is scarce, traditional Chinese medicine is a very powerful method.

Zhang Yi's understanding of medicine came from Xiao Jiuxian.

And his attainments in this area are no longer what they were when he first studied medicine.

"Is it bad?"

Zhang Changsong seems to have met something, and Zhang Yizheng wants to tell him the truth.

Lao Zhang smiled and said:

"You are my sons. I know that the boss secretly wrote to you. Mr. Xiao specially passed by Longhu Mountain to see a doctor for me. I know this too!"
Although Pindao is not as good as you, he is still so many years older...

If you can't even see through this little bit of human sophistication, you will live dozens of years in vain..."

Zhang Yi was silent, he realized that he had underestimated his father after all.

In the past time, but looking back carefully, he was after all a man who had been a heavenly master for decades, experienced troubled times, and made precise investments in today's world.

Although Lao Zhu didn't want to see the two sects of Buddhism and Taoism, he had the title of Heavenly Master of the Zhang family.

But ask yourself, apart from these, Zhu Yuanzhang can still guarantee the wealth of the old Zhang family.

Zhang Zheng saw him silent and laughed:

"You can see the future, so you should be able to see the ending of Pindao?

Pindao remembered that you hinted to me before, don't make alchemy!
Could these problems be caused by alchemy? "

Zhang Yi shook his head, but didn't know what to say?
There is no clear record in history about how Zhang Changshang died.

Even if there is some beautification, it may not be true...

Death at the age of 39 is definitely abnormal no matter what, and death from illness is the most likely cause.

At this time, Zhang Yi also found the reason, but he was powerless.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yi's eyes were bloodshot and he became sad.

If he can be deceived, he will naturally deceive others.

But since he couldn't be fooled, he didn't want to insult his father's intelligence.

"Tell me, how many years does Pindao have?"

"Two years!"

Zhang Yi took a deep breath and the teacher told him the answer.

"Two years, longer than I imagined!"

Lao Zhang smiled and said: "No wonder you always said that your brother would be a bad learner. It was because I didn't have time to guide him...

Pindao understands, if in the future...

Your brother depends on you! "

Zhang Normal's calmness made Zhang Yi very uncomfortable.

He is called a little god, but in fact, when faced with the great horror of life and death, his father's performance is the open-mindedness of a practitioner who can truly see through life and death.

"If he doesn't do a good job, replace him!"

Lao Zhang said something that made Zhang Yi tremble with fear.

"I'm not interested in Heavenly Master..."

"But the name of Heavenly Master can only fall on you!"

"Let's not talk about this for now, let me think of a solution..."

Zhang Yi stood up, turned around and went back to rest.

In the familiar study room, Zhang Yuchu had been waiting for Zhang Yi for a long time.

"Brother...how are you doing?"

Zhang Yi took a deep breath when he heard this.

Zhang Yuchu's expression also became sad.

"I always say I want to change this world, but I can't even change the simplest result...

In the end, my life is not as open-minded as my father! "

Zhang Yi In this world, only a few people can completely let go of their hearts.

Zhang Yuchu, who has been taking care of him since childhood, is one of them.

Hearing the disappointment in his voice, Zhang Yuchu walked over and put his arm around his shoulder.

The brothers were silent for a moment.

(End of this chapter)