People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 546: Master and disciple are both crazy, rebellion is a trivial matter
"Student Fang Xizhi has met Master Yao!"

After Zhang Yi finished speaking, Fang Xiaoru quickly saluted Yao Guangxiao. The admiration in his eyes made Yao Guangxiao somewhat uncomfortable.

The original Fang Xiaoru would not step on the stage of history until 15 years after Hongwu.

And his fame will not rise until at least 20 years after Hongwu.

At this time, he was not the seed of reading in Yao Guangxiao's heart, so Yao Guangxiao naturally did not recognize him.

"I've met Mr. Fang. I'm a Taoist but I can't be called a master!"

“The master Xi Zhi mentioned was because of Master Yao’s knowledge, not because of the master’s previous identity!

Although the master's political articles in the Sun and Moon Times are few, they criticize the current ills and make people enjoy reading them.

The student has always wanted to meet the master, and it is a great honor to be a part of it! "

Fang Xiaoru's attitude towards Yao Guangxiao is a good start.

Even Yao Guang, who was a wealthy man in Xiaocheng, was told a rainbow fart by him that made his face turn red.

"Ami... Immeasurable Life Buddha!"

Yao Guangxiao almost failed, which made Zhang Yi laugh.

There is no doubt about Yao Guangxiao's ability. In the past, he had no voice channels and kept a low profile. Only after Zhu Di succeeded in his rebellion did he get the opportunity to go down in history.

In this life, he holds the power of editor and reviewer of the Sun and Moon Times.

Even if he tries to keep a low profile, his remarks are enough to win the favor and admiration of others.

The group of people chatted and laughed before arriving at the room where Zhu Biao stayed.

The door to the room was open, and Chen Ke's flattering voice came from afar.

After the guard reported, Chen Ke walked out of the room, Zhang Yi winked at him, and Chen Ke blushed.

He motioned for a few people to go in and stood aside respectfully.

"The poor Taoist Yao Guangxiao has met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Yao Guangxiao has followed Zhang Yi for many years, and it is not like he has never met Zhu Biao.

It's just that this is indeed the first time to formally meet the prince.

"Master Yao, no courtesy, please sit down!"

Zhu Biao's attitude toward life is different from Zhu Yuanzhang's. He mainly focuses on being approachable.

After Yao Guangxiao sat down, he got straight to the point:
“I have heard about Taoist Master for a long time, but now I can see him!
On the way to the capital, I read the Taoist priest's previous articles again.

The talent of a master is buried just by being a Taoist priest! "

When Yao Guangxiao heard this, he immediately became alert.

He immediately looked at Zhang Yi with an inquiring look in his eyes.

Zhu Biao couldn't help but smile when he saw the eye contact between master and apprentice.

Both the master and the disciple have the same virtue. What he originally revealed, but if other people heard it, they would have been overjoyed.

But when it comes to Yao Guangxiao, his attitude is quite resistant.

This style is exactly the same as Zhang Yi.

Although they all have the ability, they don't want to sell it to the emperor's family.

Zhu Biao estimated that if Lao Zhu were here, he would probably be half angry to death.

"Don't look at me like this, my teacher, Pindao didn't sell you out..."

As soon as Zhang Yi spoke, Zhu Biao and the surrounding Jin Yiwei became even more embarrassed.

Are you two masters and disciples so unwilling to be officials of the imperial court?
Even if you don't want to, don't be so naked, okay?
"Actually, it's like this. His Majesty wants to issue banknotes. His Highness had a chat with Pindao. Pindao felt that if these banknotes were issued randomly, it would be reaping the benefits of the people..."

Zhang Yi told Yao Guangxiao the whole story.

Yao Guangxiao immediately showed his attitude of listening carefully, and the master and apprentice quickly exchanged their views on matters such as inflation.

As Zhang Yi said, regarding economics, Yao Guangxiao actually has a better understanding than him.

Zhang Yineng continued chatting with Yao Guangxiao because he had accumulated hundreds of years of financial knowledge, more than the ancient Yao Guangxiao.

But his understanding of finance is indeed inferior.

After briefly telling what happened, Yao Guangxiao realized that Zhang Yi did not want to betray him.

"His Highness leaves this matter to me. It is very likely that Pindao will participate in the issuance of Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes...

But you also know that I am just a 3-minute hot person...

Looking back, the specific implementation matters are up to you! "

Zhu Biao listened quietly on the side, feeling a little funny.

Zhang Yi was sure about Yao Guangxiao. If he came in person and wanted to grant Yao Guangxiao an official position, Yao Guangxiao would most likely refuse.

Even Zhu Di could not force him to return to secular life, let alone Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao.

But if he puts his name on it, takes the reform on himself, and then asks Yao Guangxiao to be his deputy, Yao Guangxiao will not refuse.

As for Zhang Yi, he acts as a hands-off shopkeeper, and Yao Guangxiao is also the de facto person in charge.

Regarding the issue of currency, the master and apprentice quickly exchanged opinions, but their conversation left Zhu Biao and Fang Xiaoru confused.

They could understand every word Zhang Yi and the others said, but they couldn't understand the combined meaning at all.

Finally, the master and apprentice settled the matter after a simple exchange.

"Taoist Master Yao, I will notify you when I return to Nanjing..."

"Your Highness, you have been tired from traveling, why don't you take a rest and talk about it tomorrow?"

Zhu Biao nodded, and Zhang Yi took Yao Guangxiao and Fang Xiaoru out.

He called Chen Ke and asked Chen Ke to arrange Fang Xiaoru's residence. Then he found a quiet place and the master and apprentice sat looking at each other.

"Master, you tried every possible means to let your disciple go up, you have good intentions!"

When there was no one around, Yao Guangxiao finally expressed his resentment.

Zhang Yi sneered, trying to hide it from him was naturally impossible.

"Because this matter is very important, and I can't do it well except for you..."

You are a true general and prime minister, and you are also familiar with my books on finance.

A qualified monetary system is very important for the future world!
Financial security will not hinder productivity! "

"But Master, you also know that under the narrative of Family World, any so-called rules can only be changed with just one word!

The so-called coinage power is the sharpest knife in the emperor's hand. How can anyone be willing to use it?

Even if Your Majesty doesn't use it now, will future emperors have His Majesty's wisdom and prowess?
It’s not that the disciple doesn’t want to help, it’s that the disciple feels that this matter is ultimately useless! "

Zhang Yi was silent.

Many things that emerged from the West may not be applicable in the Eastern environment.

Paper money is essentially endorsed by the court's credit.

But things like credit are really difficult to deal with.

The feudal dynasty of the family world is all about doing whatever you want.

Whether it is the ruling class scholar-bureaucrats or the emperor himself, it is too difficult to get them to respect financial rules instead of breaking them.

The West became successful because there was no unified dynasty in the West.

It can be said that Yao Guangxiao solved the problem of banknote promotion in one sentence.

Zhu Yuanzhang is the problem itself.

Daming Baochao was killed by him and Zhu Di playing together.

“If you want His Majesty to accept it, just tell him the consequences of misuse of monetary policy!

Your Majesty is not ignorant of importance, I am sure of this!
His biggest wish is that the people of Lao Zhu's family can live long and peacefully. He can't kill the goose to get the eggs.

As for the next generation, it won’t be a big problem for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to continue the policy...

As for the third generation emperor..."

When Zhang Yi said this, he stopped.

If Zhu Xiongying could successfully ascend to the throne, he would not be able to predict the temperament of the emperor's grandson.

"As long as 60 years are enough...

60 years is enough time to create a new interest group and lay down some rules!
The rules of the world are ultimately the result of mutual compromise after wrestling.

Why can the scholar-official class say in front of the emperor that scholars and kings share the same world?

Because the class behind them is their confidence.

The birth of a new interest class or interest group will also restrict future kings.

When the time comes, whether the world will be one family and the whole world will be decided by one emperor is another matter..."

Zhang Yi's words would definitely cause an uproar if left outside.

Even if Zhu Biao hears it, I'm afraid Zhu Biao will have other thoughts about Zhang Yi.

Only Yao Guangxiao, after listening to Zhang Yi's treacherous words, felt that he was not alone in his ways.

My own master is actually a lunatic.

From the bottom of his heart, he simply despised the feudal dynasty.

For the reform in his heart, he would probably sacrifice the Zhu family dynasty without hesitation.

"Master doesn't have the kindness of a woman, so the poor man can rest assured!

In this case, Pindao will help Master and let's change this world together! "

Today at the prince's place, Yao Guangxiao's reaction was dull.

Only at this moment, there was a trace of madness in his eyes.

Being able to formulate monetary policies for a country will affect future generations for hundreds of years...

Isn't this a way to change the world? It can even change the social structure of China.

Zhang Yi understands Yao Guangxiao's madness.

This guy is a lunatic who wants to express his ambition and change the world.

Zhang Yi has never changed Yao Guangxiao, and no one like him can easily change his will.

However, Zhang Yi gave him a more interesting goal than rebellion.
This is the key to his willingness to follow him.

The two masters and apprentices had a heart-to-heart talk, and they also felt like they were on the same path.

"Then Master gave it to my disciple today?"

Yao Guangxiao finally remembered the existence of Fang Xiaoru and asked Zhang Yi's deep meaning.

"After all, you won't be in power for a long time, but you should leave some direct talents to Ming Dynasty to continue your policies!
Fang Xiaoru is the student I chose for you. You can take a look at him and he should satisfy you! "

Although Zhang Yi said it tactfully, he knew that Yao Guangxiao would most likely be satisfied with Fang Xiaoru.

Since the other party can become a scholar recognized by people all over the world, his IQ is definitely not bad.

There are two other qualities that Zhang Yi likes in Fang Xiaoru. First, he must be loyal enough, and second, he can be considered an upright person.

The most important thing in guiding the emperor to carry out currency reform is to stick to his original intention.

The emperor's thoughts will change with the environment, so the person who implements it should be able to withstand the pressure of the emperor.

Moreover, this position itself has many invisible powers. If he cannot keep his original intention, he might even take the initiative to persuade the emperor and make changes.

Yao Guangxiao nodded.

Not everyone is like him and Zhang Yi. Neither Zhang Yi nor him are upright people.

But the madness in their hearts is enough to make them abandon their interests to fulfill their obsession.If ordinary people can't do it, then choose an upright person to teach and entrust the mantle.

This is indeed a good idea.

"Okay, Pindao will talk to him..."

Seeing that Yao Guangxiao agreed to this matter, Zhang Yi felt relieved.

The two of them naturally chatted about various affairs of Shuntian Mansion.

Talking about the finishing touches to building the city, about promoting the Sun and Moon Times in the north, and then about the Spring and Autumn College.

Yao Guangxiao showed his strong governance ability and managed these things in an orderly manner.

"Master, I heard that our Northern Expedition is going back. Although this Northern Expedition is not a failure, it was not successful either.

His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, came here at this time, probably with the intention of welcoming General Xu, right? "

"Probably?"

Zhang Yi frowned when he mentioned the Northern Expedition. The Mongolian movement was so weird this time that he was confused.

Since the Battle of Peiping, the Mongols have lost 10,000+ elites. For Mobei, which has backward productivity, this is a pain that cannot be recovered for more than ten years.

Among these people, many soldiers surrendered to the Ming Dynasty and reorganized.

It has its own map, plus information on the Mongolian surrender.

The Ming Dynasty had been preparing for the third Northern Expedition for too long, but this war, which was almost certain to win, was like a punch on cotton.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince inspected the new capital in advance for the emperor, with the same intention of appeasing the expeditionary force. His Majesty probably also smelled a conspiracy...

wrong? "

Zhang Yi raised his head and asked Yao Guangxiao: "How do you know so detailedly?"

The failure of the expedition is not a big secret.

But is the expeditionary force preparing to return to Korea? This should be time-sensitive news.

Yao Guangxiao's news channels in Yingtian Mansion are so good?
"This is also what my disciple feels is wrong. Master, recently Ling Shuo seems to be wooing Pindao intentionally or unintentionally..."

Ling said?

Zhang Yi had not heard of this person for a long time. Ever since he lost the political struggle with Mao Xiang, the deputy commander of the Jin Yiwei had been unable to find this person.

He usually didn't want to know about Jin Yiwei, so Zhou Tong didn't say anything.

"Maybe he wants to take the path of poverty and save the country?"

Curve to save the country?

This term is new. Although Yao Guangxiao does not know the origin of this idiom, it does not prevent him from understanding its meaning.

"So Pindao ignored him!"

"Very good. It's best if we don't interfere with Jin Yiwei's actions. I'm afraid none of these people will end well..."

Zhang Yi's tone was full of doubts, but in fact he was already sure in his heart.

The end that Mao Xiang and Ling said will most likely not be good.

And judging from Zhu Yuanzhang's performance, it is only a matter of time that Jin Yiwei will withdraw from the stage of history.

Today's Jinyiwei, after stripping away their violent attributes, will most likely be integrated into the Ming Dynasty's bureaucracy through various special departments.

For example, the intelligence system that has gradually matured is also the system that Zhang Yi secretly asked Zhou Tong to pay attention to.

Intelligence work and public opinion propaganda are the lifeblood of Lao Zhu. Even if Jinyiwei is destroyed, it will exist for a long time.

Things like the department that specializes in financial review, or Ming Pao, the official media of the Ming Dynasty, are actually taking away the power of Jin Yiwei.

Why this happened is probably because Lao Zhu also gradually discovered that Jin Yiwei's double-edged sword was somewhat troublesome.

As the reform deepened, he used more and more methods to restrict the civil servant group, which was also the reason why he abandoned Jin Yiwei.

Yao Guangxiao nodded. He and Zhang Yi had the same view on Jin Yiwei's fate.

As for what Ling said, the master and the apprentice just talked about it gently.

Day two.

When Yao Guangxiao met Fang Xiaoru, Fang Xiaoru was respectful and responded to Yao Guangxiao's answers.

After some exchanges, he really liked the young man in front of him. He was a very satisfied student of Yao Guangxiao, both in terms of character and knowledge.

"Pindao's methods are different from those of ordinary people. I hope you won't be disappointed!"

The legendary monster monk took a young man known for his loyalty and integrity in history books as his disciple. This kind of distortion of history made Zhang Yi a little weird.

Yao Guangxiao took Fang Xiaoru away and began to teach him economics.

If the principles learned from Confucianism can be said to be the casting of a world view.

What Fang Xiaoru learned from Yao Guangxiao was the technique that Zhang Yi had always admired.

Fang Xiaoru and Yao Guangxiao quickly disappeared from Zhang Yi's sight.

Zhang Yi's actions in the past few days were to accompany Zhu Biao and walk around the future capital.

Ling Shuo, the deputy commander of Jin Yiwei, finally received the news that Zhu Biao was coming and quickly asked for a meeting.

"Master Ling, thank you for your hard work!"

"Your Highness is serious. This is Wei Chen's duty. Your Highness, please allow Wei Chen to report to you..."

Ling Shuo told Zhu Biao all his actions in Yingtian Mansion these days.

News about the purchase of industries, the construction of intelligence agencies, and various officials were reported one by one.

Zhu Biao had seen many of these messages when he was in Nanjing.

But in the days after he came out, I don’t know what happened next.

"How is Hu Weiyong's performance?"

When Zhu Biao asked about Hu Weiyong, Ling said he hesitated and said:
"My subordinates have had conflicts with him, but this person really has nothing worth saying..."

Not praising is the best kind of compliment.

Zhu Biao also knew about the incident in the Forbidden City in Beijing.

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"It seems that our Prime Minister Hu's performance is still very good..."

Zhu Biao looked back at Zhang Yi, who chuckled.

Anyway, the current Hu Weiyong is different from the domineering prime minister in his impression.

"It's time to meet this Hu Xiang, go and tell him to come over!"

Ling Yue went there with Zhu Biao's orders. Not long after, Hu Weiyong came in a hurry.

"My lord, I have met His Highness the Crown Prince!
Your Highness, why didn’t you inform your subordinates that you came to Beijing? "

There was some blame on Hu Weiyong's face.

"I came here this time because I also want to take a good look at the situation in the capital. The fireworks in this city cannot be felt by coming here with such a big fanfare..."

“Your Highness, please speak frankly!

His Royal Highness's behavior was really too much.

As a prince, you should put your own safety first.

It's fine if His Majesty is fine. If something happens, how can I explain to Your Majesty?
Don’t you remember that time in Hongwu three years? "

After Hu Weiyong finished speaking, his eyes just drifted to Zhang Yi.

As Zhang Yi and the emperor recognized each other, the truth about the assassination that year had long since surfaced.

The emperor was taken advantage of because he went on patrol incognito, and was often criticized by the courtiers.

Hu Weiyong's intention was not only to admonish Zhu Biao, but also to throw dirty water on Zhang Yi.

Hearing this, Zhang Yi chuckled, but turned his head to the side, not to get angry with Hu Weiyong.

Everyone knows the relationship between Hu Weiyong and him.

It would be really strange if he didn't find something for himself.

Zhu Biao smoothed things over and laughed:
"Hu Xiang is concerned about my safety. I know this, and I will not make such dangerous actions at will in the future!"

He gave Hu Weiyong face, and Hu Weiyong naturally got off his back.

"Your Highness, just don't blame me for being abrupt!"

The two naturally chatted about recent government affairs, and Hu Weiyong answered fluently.

"There are so many businessmen in Beijing, and when the news of Your Majesty's liberation of the sea ban came out, there are already many businessmen gearing up!
Just wait for me to win the Ming Dynasty's Northern Expedition and return to the court.

The weather in Beijing may be going to another level! "

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly when he heard this:

"It's not like Prime Minister Hu doesn't know that this Northern Expedition is not as good as before!"

Hu Weiyong's expression did not change and he said:
"So what, the Mongols are timid to fight because they are afraid of being beaten by our Ming Dynasty!

From now on, these people will become irrelevant! "

Zhu Biao smiled and did not take Hu Weiyong's flattery to heart.

"No matter what, they are all heroes of the Ming Dynasty. My brother is coming back this time. He is going to the battlefield for the first time. I am worried. Mr. Hu, please prepare yourself and accompany me to wait for the triumphant return of our Ming soldiers." Come back!"

"Yes, His Royal Highness!"

Hu Weiyong accepted the order and suggested that Zhu Biao stay at the Prince's Mansion!

As the time for moving the capital gradually approached, there were also slaves in places such as the imperial palace and the Prince's Mansion.

Now that his identity has been exposed, Zhu Biao will naturally not refuse.

After bidding farewell to Zhang Yi, he followed Hu Weiyong to the Prince's Mansion.

"Your Highness, please rest peacefully. I will greet you tomorrow..."

After Hu Weiyong exited the Prince's Mansion, he turned around and returned to his resting place.

In the middle of the night, someone knocked on the door.

Hu Weiyong opened the door, and a short man walked in from the outside.

"How prepared are your people?"

Hu Weiyong got straight to the point and asked the person. The person said in half-baked Chinese:

"How should we trust you? You are the prime minister of the Ming Dynasty..."

"It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not, what matters is whether you are willing to gamble?
Your home has long been trampled by the Zhu family’s cavalry, and you people have long been like dogs that lost their homes!
Besides heading south along North Korea and lingering on the beach, what else can you do?
Anyway, the future is gone, why not take a gamble with the truth? "

“You Central Plains people can’t be trusted…

But...as you said, we have no retreat.

I hope you keep your word! "

Hu Weiyong smiled and said:
"If you are willing to start a fight with me, I will naturally not let you down!

Japan is looked down upon by the truth. As long as the truth takes over the world and cuts off the supply to the Ming Navy, their situation will be the same as yours!

By then, you will be able to recover naturally..."

The man was very satisfied:
"I will tell my adults when I get back, and I will reply as soon as there is news..."

"You'd better hurry up, time waits for no one! The truth also takes time to cleanse you and let you enter the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty."

"it is good!"

The man agreed to Hu Weiyong, opened the door, and disappeared into the night.

(End of this chapter)