People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 552 Change the Prime Minister
After Yao Guangxiao handed in the certificate of surrender, Zhu Yuanzhang indeed gave him enough power.

With Baochao Bureau as the core, various businesses were carried out smoothly.

The establishment of the bank meant that the Ming Dynasty began to have official banks.

With the Ming Dynasty’s tax endorsement, banks began to absorb deposits.

A simple financial tool emerged from this empire that had not completely emerged from the agricultural society.

As a witness, Zhang Yi always felt a little psychedelic.

The appearance of many things made even him, a time traveler, find it very difficult.

The power of the Chinese imperial power is so strong that many rules that seem to be formed in the West may not actually be implemented here.

But no matter what, he witnessed with his own eyes that the underlying financial logic of Ming Dynasty was beginning to be established.

I am also very happy.

From the time he entered this city in the first year of Hongwu to now, ten years later, when he begins to bid farewell to this city, he at least left a lot to the world.

Even if one day, an emperor brings everything to an abrupt end, Zhang Yi is not afraid.

Because once something is born, it is difficult not to leave an impact.

And now every day he moves forward is to consolidate his achievements.

If productivity develops to a certain level and new interest groups are born, it will be difficult to reverse the course of the world.

With this happy mood, Zhang Yi began to pack his things and prepare to go home for the New Year.

This time, he was not alone, but went back with his wives.

Zhang Yi's early holiday for the New Year made Fang Xiaoru envious.

Only after joining the Baochao Bureau did he know what it meant to be busy and hardworking.

As Yao Guangxiao's de facto student, although Fang Xiaoru was not interested in some of Yao Guangxiao's ideas, such as the principles of Dao Yulu, Fang Xiaoru still respected Yao Guangxiao very much.

After a period of running-in, Yao Guangxiao gradually recognized Fang Xiaoru. Zhang Yi observed that he treated Fang Xiaoru as his direct disciple.

Fang Xiaoru, who had been trained by Bing Hu, is still the seed of reading?
As a time traveler, Zhang Yi always falls into such weird emotions sometimes.

After comforting the young Fang Xiaoru, Zhang Yi entered the palace to bid farewell to the emperor.

Lao Zhu did not make things difficult for him. After Zhang Yi promised to come back next year and start working hard, he took his entire family and started to return to Longhu Mountain.

The return home went smoothly, and within a few days, they appeared at the foot of Longhu Mountain.

"Is this the Longhu Mountain?"

Meng Yao had never traveled far and looked very curious.

"Sister-in-law, this is Longhu Mountain!"

Zhang Haipeng and Zhang Shengyou accompanied them and immediately answered Meng Yao's questions.

"Let's go. If Pindao's guess is correct, someone should pick us up..."

Zhang Yi smiled and urged the team to move forward.

Sure enough, Zhang Yuchu was already waiting there by the mountain gate at the bottom of the mountain.

"Big brother!"

Every time he leaves, Zhang Yi can feel that Zhang Yuchu is becoming increasingly mature.

Probably because he understood the heavy responsibility on his shoulders, coupled with Lao Zhang's stimulation, Zhang Yuchu, who was only in his teens or [-]s, had already developed a composure that did not belong to him.

He even started growing a beard.

Seeing Zhang Yi, Zhang Yuchu rarely showed some youthful innocence.

The two brothers hugged each other passionately.

"How is dad's health?"

Zhang Yi asked in a low voice.

"It looks okay..."

Zhang Yuchu finally didn't give Zhang Yi any bad news, and Zhang Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

Although I know that the ending will not change, it is good to let Lao Zhang live a little longer.

Especially when the imperial court moved its capital and Zhang Changshang was required to preside over a national ceremony.

This national sacrifice is the most important thing for Lao Zhang, and it is also the time to get back the title of Heavenly Master that Longhu Mountain has lost for ten years.

Zhang Yuchu met several younger brothers and sisters, and then took them all the way up the mountain.

On the mountain, Zhang Yi met Lao Zhang who personally greeted them at the door.

After not seeing him for a few months, some gray hair appeared on Zhang's normal temples.

But his overall spirit is still very good.

But Zhang Yi did not appear very happy. Lao Zhang's mental state seemed more like it was supported by some kind of belief.

Zhang Yi knows what that belief is?
He could only sigh quietly.

However, Zhang Yi didn't show it on his face, he just walked over and bowed to Lao Zhang.

"Finally, I look like an adult!"

Although he has become a national master, his son will always be a child in his father's eyes.

After Lao Zhang greeted Zhang Yi, he took Mrs. Zhang to talk to the three girls of the Xu family.

This is not the first time that the Xu family girl has returned home, but it is the first time for Meng Yao and Guanyin Nu.

Seeing that their father-in-law and mother-in-law were so kind, the two girls felt relieved.

Meng Yao has known Lao Zhang since he was a child, and he is also close to Mrs. Zhang.

Not long after, the three girls followed Mrs. Zhang and their sister-in-law to chat.

Zhang Yi and his son also went to another place.

"There seem to be fewer people on this mountain?"

Zhang Yi keenly felt the changes in Longhu Mountain.

"Your feeling is correct, many brothers and sisters have been recruited by the imperial court!
Since Song Zongzhen was taken away by His Highness King Qin, His Highness Mu Ying also took away a group of fellow apprentices. ,
During the next trip to the Americas, there will probably be a group of people staying there.

In addition to Confucianism, our Taoist sect is also one of the main forces in cultural dissemination..."

Zhang Yuchu's voice was a little excited. As the future heir of Longhu Mountain, the growth of Zhengyi means that his sense of accomplishment is also high.

Zhang Yi learned from Zhang Yuchu that the emperor was indeed reciprocating love to Longhu Mountain.

The so-called cultural export, especially cultural export to other parts of the world,
Chinese civilization is a dimensionality reduction attack wherever it is placed.

When cultural levels are generally low, religion is often something that is easier to spread than Confucianism.

Taoism, as the only native religion in China, was also taken to other places by Lao Zhu.

However, Daomen is originally in bulk.

Although Zhang Daoling is the nominal founder of Taoism, he just arrived early, and people from other sects may not necessarily recognize him.

Which sect you choose is actually very particular.

Now that the imperial court has chosen Zhengyiyi as the Taoist sect to go to sea, it means that Longhushan will become the most influential sect for a long time to come.
It is even possible that the future Zhang Tianshi will be similar to the Pope in the West.

Perhaps Zhu Yuanzhang and even Lao Zhang did not realize the impact that the ideas and religions of advanced civilizations would have when they spread in backward areas.

Taoism is too bulky. Zhang Yi actually believes that from a communication perspective, Buddhism is more suitable for communication.

However, Buddhism is not a local religion after all. Even if it was localized, Lao Zhu would not choose it to represent China.

More importantly, Taoist priest is easy to use...

The Taoist priests in Longhu Mountain speak well and are all talented people.
The superior can preside over sacrifices and pretend to be gods and ghosts.

I can roll up my sleeves and teach you how to farm and refine medicine.

Almost all of the young Taoist priests in Longhu Mountain are technicians and half doctors.

It would be most suitable to bring them to America to open up wasteland.

Lao Zhu is not a fool. Zhang Yi's transformation of Longhu Mountain over the years has also provided many true craftsmen to the Ming Dynasty.

"Our Longhushan theory must also be strengthened!"

Zhang Yi gave suggestions to Zhang Yuchu and Lao Zhang.

Those who engage in religion, especially those who want to establish a sect that has been around for thousands of years, cannot do without a qualified theory.

Compared with Buddhism, Taoism suffers from the fact that it is too bulky.

Secondly, in theory, everyone does their own thing and there is no system.

But in comparison, Longhu Mountain is actually good. When the Mongolian emperor promoted Zhang Liusun, Xuanjiao, a branch of Longhu Mountain, once overwhelmed the heavenly masters on Longhu Mountain.

However, Xuanjiao was short-lived and Longhu Mountain remained standing.

This is not because of the blessings of the ancestors, but because of the weak times, the Celestial Masters on Longhu Mountain gradually improved the theoretical construction of Longhu Mountain.

Zhang Yi also told Lao Zhang about this matter, and Zhang was deeply impressed.

"Dad and I have been doing this these days..."

Zhang Yuchu told Zhang Yi their recent situation.

Zhang Yi nodded, his father and eldest brother were indeed the two more important heavenly masters on Longhu Mountain.

Although Zhang Yuchu's personal morality was lacking in the time and space he was originally in, he did have talent and learning.

He and his father both standardized the theories, rules and precepts of Longhu Mountain.

This is one of the reasons why Longhu Mountain can continue for a long time.

Now that we are going to sea, relying solely on bulk theory will not work.

Zhang Yi gave Lao Zhang and the others some advice.

Naturally, the genealogy of the Celestial Master must be emphasized. If you are preaching to foreign countries, you should not promote so many messy gods.

Longhu Mountain is destined to be Taishang, so we will focus on Medicine King Taishang.
Anyway, it is also one of the Three Pure Ones. It strengthens the attributes of one god and is naturally easier to spread than polytheism.

In addition, there must be a strict hierarchy so that everyone can get the pleasure of upgrading...

He made a little push and gained hundreds of years of experience as a magic stick, which immediately gave Zhang Changsheng and Zhang Yuchu an enlightenment.

Lao Zhang was quite excited, and he also knew that he didn't have much time left.

It is probably his only hope to keep the old Zhang family's Dharma line flourishing.

"Good, good, good!"

Zhang Chenggang left three good words and couldn't wait.

He was sorting this out right now, and he couldn't sit still after hearing this.

"You two brothers are chatting!"

After Lao Zhang finished speaking, he had already taken the initiative to go to the study room and got ready to get busy.

Zhang Yuchu couldn't bear it, and just as he was admonishing him, Zhang Yi stopped him.

"Having something to rely on may be more useful than medicine!"

Zhang Yi's words made Zhang Yuchu feel sad, and the two brothers seemed to have lost interest in chatting.

Next, the days in the mountains seemed dull and fulfilling.

After Lao Zhang had his goal, he began to sort out the classics left by Dao Zang and the ancestors.

Zhang Yi calmed down and helped Zhang organize things normally. Although he had poor religious attainments, he could not resist his perverted memory.

Thanks to the hard work of the three fathers and sons, the work that might have taken several years to complete slowly came to fruition within a few months.

Throughout the winter, Zhang Yi and Yao Guangxiao continued to communicate through letters.

As he handed in the certificate of surrender, Zhu Yuanzhang gave him more power.

Yao Guangxiao not only presided over currency reform, but Lao Zhu also gave him more power, intentionally or unintentionally.

For example, copy Zhang Yi’s restructuring in Shandong and try it out in other mines.

Although there are no steam engines, the experience of developing resource-based cities that can create a large number of jobs with resources as the core has also been implemented across the country.Zhu Yuanzhang also had some expectations for this matter.

Zhang Yi advocated that the south should focus on agriculture and commerce, and the north should use resources and industry as a way to stimulate the economy.
He was very moved.

When crops such as sweet potatoes gradually solved part of the food gap, the social structure of the Ming Dynasty, which was mainly based on farming, began to loosen.

Zhang Yi felt very relieved every time he received a letter from Yao Guangxiao.

To a certain extent, the appearance of Yao Guangxiao relieved Zhu Yuanzhang's pressure on him to enter the court as an official.

After all, compared to himself, Yao Guangxiao is the kind of genius who can truly govern the country.

Similarly, he also agrees with his own ideas and will not be limited by the constraints of the current era and stand still.

In this era that most people cannot understand, sick tiger is his Taoist friend.

Therefore, Zhang Yi did not spare any effort to support his work.

……

"Is this the letter Zhang Yi sent to Yao Guangxiao yesterday?"

As the Spring Festival approaches, Zhu Yuanzhang is still working at his desk. During his rare leisure time, Jin Yiwei presents today's secret memorial.

A letter copied from Zhang Yi and Yao Guangxiao.

Zhu Yuanzhang opened it and took a look. The more he looked at it, the more unpleasant it became.

"This kid said more to Yao Guangxiao than to me..."

Lao Zhu's inexplicable dissatisfaction made Zhu Biao smile:
"Father, there are some things that the Zhang family brothers might not say in front of you, right?
Moreover, do you think he would not know that you would steal...check his and Yao Guangxiao's letters? "

Zhu Yuanzhang thought the same way. This boy Zhang Yi was so talented that he would never have thought that he would monitor his and Yao Guangxiao's letters.

Anyway, every important minister of Zhu Yuanzhang cannot escape this treatment.

Zhang Yi did not choose to talk to him face to face, but gave Yao Guangxiao some advice.

There is also the intention to ease it through Yao Guangxiao.

Because Zhu Yuanzhang may not agree with some of these ideas...

If you rashly raise it with Lao Zhu face to face, there will inevitably be disputes between the monarch and his ministers on many matters.

It is better to let the emperor know in advance what he wants to do and what the purpose of these things is through letters.

If Zhu Yuanzhang disagrees, he is naturally mentally prepared.

Zhang Yi, Yao Guangxiao, emperor.

The three of them reached a balance.

Zhu Biao pointed out this relationship, and Lao Zhu did not refute.

"Yao Guangxiao is indeed a talent, and the apprentice he has is not bad either!
It is a pity that such a person only works in the Baochao Bureau..."

Zhu Yuanzhang's casual words made Zhu Biao feel the emperor's thoughts.

"Father, do you want him to enter Zhongshu Province?"

"That's right!"

Zhu Biao raised his eyebrows. Zhu Yuanzhang's decision was really extraordinary.

As far as Yao Guangxiao's current reputation is concerned, he is incompatible with other civil servants. Back then, Zhang Yi's relationship with officials was not even worse than that of Yao Guangxiao.

His "Dao Yulu" did not stop publishing because of the last conflict, which caused an uproar in the literary world of the Ming Dynasty.

The controversy over this matter in the Sun and Moon Times lasted for several months and has not subsided even now.

It can be said that this is a person who single-handedly opposes Cheng Zhu.

Letting him enter Zhongshu Province really challenges the bottom line of others.

In other words, when the emperor re-appointed Yao Guangxiao, it meant that he had made up his mind to support another line of bureaucrats in power.

This kind of operation that challenged thousands of years of unspoken rules made Zhu Biao worried.

But Zhu Yuanzhang's worries were different from Zhu Biao's.

"Who are you going to replace, Father?"

Zhu Biao asked, but Zhu Yuanzhang did not answer directly, but said:
"Let's make arrangements for the capital relocation first, and then talk about other things..."

Lao Zhu did not dwell too much on this issue and quickly focused the discussion on moving the capital.

Moving the administrative center of an empire has never been an easy task.

Hu Weiyong has been operating in Beijing for a year and has established the initial framework.

Next, the six ministries and many departments in the capital will also be gradually relocated.

Officials below the rank of Shangshu in the Ministry of War, Ministry of Rites, and Ministry of Personnel will also be gradually transferred.

Although Nanjing, as the vice-capital, will leave a complete six-part system, the replacement of the old with the new will always be troublesome.

It has been many years since Zhu Yuanzhang took charge of Nanjing.

Now that I am about to leave, I still have some feelings.

"The new year is approaching, and I wonder how your brothers who are out there are doing?"

Zhu Pingyuan went to Japan and became the de facto king of Japan.

Zhu Di was also in the north, patrolling the border with Xu Da and starting his own military journey.

As his son grew up, he also began to leave his side.

As an old father, I always feel a little uncomfortable every time the Chinese New Year comes.

"Lao Wu will also be leaving after the new year!"

Zhu Biao took over Lao Zhu's words and was full of emotion.

Compared with Zhu Xi, Zhu Xi's journey was truly full of dangers.

However, this step to America is a step that Ming Dynasty must take. Not only Lao Wu, but also Lao Zhu will let more sons go to the other side of the ocean in the future.

"Father, there is no need to be sentimental. My brothers are also working hard for my Ming Dynasty..."

"Okay, have a good time this year..."

Lao Zhu didn't want to get entangled in this matter, so he patted Zhu Biao on the shoulder, and the father and son went to find the queen together.

……

Moving the capital is not just a matter for the upper class, and not everyone has the right to celebrate the New Year.

Along with the relocation of the capital, a large number of people still followed the empire and flowed into Beijing.

Hu Weiyong stood at the top of the city wall in Beijing, looking at the long queue.

The injection of these people into Beijing has brought opportunities and pressure to Beijing.

He is now the most influential person in Beijing, and Hu Weiyong likes this kind of life very much.

During his time in Beijing, he would often mistakenly believe that he had become the emperor of this city and even the entire empire.

The large number of immigrants brought him enough opportunities.

While he was thinking about something, Ling Shuo came from a distance.

"Have you made arrangements for those people?"

Hu Weiyong asked.

"Don't worry, Mr. Hu, thanks to the immigrants, 3000 people have been arranged.

I also found [-] of the matchlock guns you asked me to find. These things are hard to find, so I tried my best. "

When Ling said this, his tone was still trembling.

Rebellion, he actually wanted to embark on the path of rebellion.

From the emperor's confidant to a rebel, he didn't know what he had experienced?
Many times, Ling said that he wanted to retreat, but he also knew that he could not.

If Hu Weiyong's rebellion fails, he will be buried with Hu Weiyong.

In fact, as a Jin Yiwei, I might die worse than Hu Weiyong.

Hu Weiyong felt Ling Shuo's hesitation and laughed. Some people usually seem to show off their power, but they are not people who do big things.

"You have to arrange these Japanese people well, so they don't get discovered in advance."

"Don't worry, Mr. Hu. Many of them are of mixed race and understand what we say. Although the tone is a bit strange, people in Beijing now live in all corners of the country and are not afraid of being recognized by others..."

Hu Weiyong snorted coldly:
"Be careful with everything. You and your brothers should pay attention. You also know what will happen if things are exposed?"

Ling said quickly replied:
"Don't worry, Mr. Hu, there won't be any problems on our side, but on your side, can the Mongols cooperate?

Even if the capital is moved, personnel will be in chaos.

But this place is too close to the border. If no one restrains Xu Da and others, even if we succeed, we will only benefit Zhu Di..."

Hu Weiyong smiled slightly:
"Have you heard any news this year that Mongols are invading the border in the north?"

Ling Shuo shook his head. According to the usual practice in previous years, in winter, the nomads in the north will definitely go south to plunder when they have no supplies for the winter.

But this year, there is indeed no news of any invasion from the northern nomads.

This situation has never happened before.

It was as if those people really disappeared with the Khan Court.

But he understood that the truth of the matter was definitely not like this. Hu Weiyong tried his best to win over the Mongols, naturally not just to make them run away.

If there was no one to hold Xu Da's army back, the so-called rebellion would be nothing but a joke.

"No news is the best news. If Emperor Yuan wants to survive this winter, the price he has to pay will not be small. Since he has paid a large price, next year's Mongolian army will be a tiger and wolf army!
Moreover, after there is no movement this winter, Xu Da and the others will be less wary, and the sudden appearance of the Mongolian army will catch them off guard..."

Ling said that he was very confused, but when Hu Weiyong talked about this, he finally felt at ease.

"Don't worry, there are our people not only in Beijing, but also in the south...

When the big thing is done, we will share the world with the Mongols, or we won’t need to..."

A trace of madness flashed in Hu Weiyong's eyes.

Hu Weiyong's words finally appeased Ling Shuo.

"Maybe after a while, I won't need to call you a fool..."

There was already a hint of flattery in Ling's words.

Listening to these words, Hu Weiyong felt better.

"To each other, maybe after a while, Master Ling will also be Prince Ling...

Don’t you hate your immediate boss?When the time comes, we will take revenge if we have grievances and revenge if we have hatred. "

Ling said that Hu Weiyong's words aroused hatred in his heart.

Mao Xiang and even Zhu Yuanzhang were the targets of his revenge.

"Hu Xiang..."

The two were thinking about the future when someone came over and interrupted their conversation.

"Hu Xiang, Lord Tujietu is looking for you..."

Upon hearing this, Hu Weiyong gave Ling Shuo a look and Ling said to retreat. Not long after, his confidant Tu Jie came from a distance.

"You're here too?"

Hu Weiyong said to Tu Jie.

"Prime Minister Hu, I'm going to pay my respects to Prime Minister Hu..."

Tu Jie's eyes were looking around, and Hu Weiyong knew that he had something to say.

He pulled Tu Jie's sleeve and walked on the city wall.

As he walked further away, the number of guards around him gradually decreased. Tu Jie took a deep breath before saying the message he planned to convey:

"Prime Minister Hu, according to the news from the south, your Majesty intends to replace a prime minister..."

　The timing was wrong today, sorry!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)