People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 553: Petition for the people, the Mongols are back

Hu Weiyong's pupils shook violently. Even if a rebellion was imminent, Zhu Yuanzhang's decision was still shocking.

Of the two prime ministers of Zhongshu Province, one is him and the other is Wang Guangyang. Who does the emperor want to replace?

No matter who it is, it's not good news for him.

He forced down the shock in his heart and asked:

"Where did you get the news?"

"There are reports from the palace that His Majesty the Emperor seems to intend to propose Yao Guangxiao to the Zhongshu Province as Prime Minister...

Bah, Your Majesty doesn’t even have the dignity to show his face now, he has made it clear that he wants to be the enemy of the world! "

Tu Jie gritted his teeth when he talked about Yao Guangxiao.

A piece of "Dao Yulu" written by Demon Dao was criticized by people all over the world.

But at this juncture, not only did the emperor not let Yao Guangxiao rest for a while, but he was planning to make him the prime minister of Zhongshu Province?
Isn’t this just riding on the face of Confucian scholars?

"Then Emperor, who do you want to replace?"

Hu Weiyong's voice was trembling, and Tu Jie lowered his head but said nothing.

Hu Weiyong's anger started to rise.

is it him?
He worked hard, but in the end he couldn't get any appreciation from the emperor?
Even though he had evil intentions, Hu Weiyong was still angry to death by Zhu Yuanzhang's decision.

In the cold winter, Hu Weiyong was so angry that he was sweating profusely.

Dog Emperor, are you trying to force him to take action quickly?
"Hu Xiang, don't be angry, this matter is just our speculation..."

Tu Jie was shocked when he saw Hu Weiyong's murderous intent and quickly comforted Hu Weiyong.

"No, you don't need to comfort me. If Zhu Yuanzhang wants to replace someone, it must be me!"

In a rage, Hu Weiyong even began to call the emperor by his name.

Hu Weiyong understood that among the two ministers in Zhongshu Province, he seemed to be diligent and was also appreciated by the emperor.

Lao Zhu was satisfied with him, but if Yao Guangxiao was to be arranged to join the Central Publishing House, he would be the one who had to be removed.

If he is too strong, it will restrict Yao Guangxiao's performance.

Although the demon was far away in the capital, Hu Weiyong could also know his abilities from the exchange of letters from other people.

Hu Weiyong thought he could not achieve this ability by himself, turning the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes into gold and silver.

As for the matters outside the Baochao Bureau that Zhu Yuanzhang entrusted to him, this person also completed them neatly.

Whether it’s deciding cases, policies, or hiring people...

Yao Guangxiao almost single-handedly supported the Spring and Autumn Sect.

Moreover, he is a lonely minister, and his life and death are in the hands of the emperor.

Hu Weiyong asked himself, if he were the emperor, he would choose Yao Guangxiao.

He took a deep breath and looked ferocious.

He understood that he did not have Li Shanchang's background and prestige, and all the power he could obtain now was given by the position of prime minister.

If he no longer has the position of prime minister, he will definitely not be able to hold on to what he has quietly done over the years.

As long as the matter is exposed, he, Hu Weiyong, and his party members will also be destined to massacre the three tribes.

"Alright..."

When Lao Hu thought of this, he took a deep breath.

God made him rebel, no matter what, this is what God means.

"How's it going over there in the south?"

Hu Weiyong asked Tu Jie, and Tu Jie's heart trembled.

"Hu Xiang, they said that as long as you can restore the old system, they will definitely support you...

His Majesty has been running the world for ten years and should have won the hearts of the people. However, his actions in recent years have caused anger and resentment!
Mr. Hu, if you take action, you are doing justice for heaven and petitioning for the people! "

What is the people?
Not the common people who are inferior to pigs and dogs, but these scholar-bureaucrats who are well-read in poetry and books.

"It is no wonder that the emperor acted contrary to the people's petitions!"

"Yes, yes, you are doing justice for heaven..."

Ying Tianfu, one of Zhu Yuanzhang's tendencies, finally became the last straw that broke Hu Weiyong's back.

In Beijing, the undercurrent began to swirl rapidly!
In Nanjing, the emperor was enjoying the last days of Hongwu's ten years.

Fireworks fill the sky, lighting up the New Year's Eve night.

After Lao Zhu's death, it was a rare day for the Tian family to reunite.

Except for Zhu Xi and Zhu Di who were far away in other places, most of his sons were gathered together.

This was the last year of the Tian family's tenth year in Hongwu, and the emperor cherished it very much.

"Father, the evolution of Tiger Cave Products seems to be different from other places...

I have to say that the group of Taoist priests from Longhu Mountain in Tiger Cave are different from other craftsmen..."

"These are all things Zhang Yi, that brat, taught them, right?
They Taoist priests have been playing with fire for thousands of years.
Being able to play with muskets, artillery, and these fireworks is pretty good...

I don’t know how much more stuff this little guy can take out of his belly..."

"Don't worry, you can dig it out for decades, and your son will continue to dig it out, and you will always be able to clean it up..."

The father and son also found it interesting and laughed.

"What are you two laughing at?

Your Majesty, the meal is ready..."

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao turned around. Empress Ma cooked the food herself, which was not always available.

Lao Zhu patted Zhu Biao on the shoulder and led his son to the dinner table.

In the 11th year of Hongwu,
New Year's Day.

"Unconsciously, it has been 11 years...

Pindao still remembers that you were jumping on it..."

Lao Zhang pointed to an old tree and the roof next to the tree, and told the Xu family girls and others about Zhang Yi's embarrassing events.

The three women laughed so hard that Zhang Yi was extremely embarrassed.

It was the dispute between him and Lao Zhang that aroused the emperor's curiosity.

All the opportunities he has today are actually due to the controversies back then.

"It's time and destiny. If I hadn't had a dispute with you at the beginning, I probably wouldn't have had all the trouble later..."

"Then we won't meet the small landowner... No, we will meet the husband..."

Meng Yao's voice made everyone smile knowingly.

Destiny is so wonderful. It can be said that the quarrel between Zhang Yi and Lao Zhang implicated everyone's fate.

Zhang Yi was also lamenting the magic of fate, if he had not gone to the capital.

The relationship between him and Lao Zhang will not ease.

"I'm old, I can't help but think about the past..."

Lao Zhang moved his steps, but staggered and almost fell.

"father!"

Zhang Yi, with quick eyes and quick hands, supported Lao Zhang.

"It's okay, Pindao still has one last thing to finish..."

Lao Zhang patted Zhang Yi's hand and smiled calmly.

Zhang Yi nodded silently.

The Spring Festival has passed, and now it's time for them to set off.

From Jiangxi to Nanjing, from Nanjing to Beijing...

This journey will not be easy for Lao Zhang.

Back then, father and son traveled far together and witnessed the loss of the title of Heavenly Master that had been passed down for many years in Longhu Mountain.

And now, the father and son will take it back with their own hands.

After the New Year, there is still the Little New Year%
But Lao Zhang is no longer prepared to wait. ,
Hosting a national ceremony is not that easy and requires a lot of time to prepare.

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Lao Zhang took brothers Zhang Yi and Zhang Yuchu down the mountain.

Meng Yao, the slave of Guanyin, was left on the mountain by Zhang Yi to take care of Mrs. Zhang.

When the group of people were reluctant to leave at the foot of the mountain, Mrs. Zhang cried bitterly to Lao Zhang.

Something was wrong with Zhang Chenggang, but the person next to him finally noticed it.

The people of Lao Zhang's family have the mission of Lao Zhang's family, so she could only bid farewell to her husband with tears.

In the cool early spring, Zhang Yi and his carriage slowly left Longhu Mountain.

"Thanks to you brat, life in Longhu Mountain is not going to be easy these days..."

Along the way, Lao Zhang was always reluctant to let go of everything in Jiangxi.

He muttered, blaming Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi could only apologize. He also knew that with Yao Guangxiao stirring up hatred in the court, he, the master, could not escape.

Together, together, Longhu Mountain!
They were all swept away by the storm of "Daoyulu".

Many people don't understand the move of the capital to Longhu Mountain, but Zhang Chenggang, as a respected figure in the local area, understands it deeply.

"It's causing trouble for the family!"

"No need, I don't blame you!"

Lao Zhang coughed a few times and waved his hand to tell Zhang Yi not to continue:

“When you were born, there were dark clouds.

I made a hexagram for you, and the hexagram shows that you are an evil star..."

Lao Zhang brought up old matters again, but the father and son did not have the grudge they had at that time.

"It's a pity that I don't have enough moral practice. I only thought that you were causing trouble to Longhu Mountain, but I didn't expect that you were causing trouble to others...

As long as you don't harm your own people, that's fine!
Our Longhu Mountain has gone through thousands of years of ups and downs, but have we ever been afraid of anyone?
If you think it's right, just do it...

Those people thought they could represent the people's hearts, but facts proved that the people's hearts were not in their hands.

Pindao has indeed received some looks over the years, but he has also gained many different things..."

As the carriage passed by, the Zhang family and his son happened to see a child reading by the edge of the field, smiling with relief.

I dare not mention other contributions of Zhengdao over the years, but he did help many people learn to read and write.

Some of these children will take the old path of imperial examinations, but more of them will just enjoy the convenience brought by knowledge.

A few days later, everyone returned to the capital. Zhang Changshang also specially asked people to return to Qingxin Temple. Everyone revisited their old places and felt deeply about this Taoist temple where they had lived for many years.

After the situation was settled, the Zhang family, father and son, went into the palace to meet the emperor.

Zhu Yuanzhang met him in person and encouraged Lao Zhang.

The king and his ministers were quite emotional when they recalled the past ten years.

Finally, Zhang Yi and others went to the Xu Mansion to meet Mrs. Xu.

In the Xu Mansion, as soon as the New Year is over, preparations for relocation begin.

In fact, the Xu Mansion is not an exception. Nowadays, many officials and noble families in the court have begun to move.

Not everyone needs to go with the emperor. For convenience, everyone chooses to go there before the imperial court moves the capital.

Of course, there are some who won't leave, but these people are few after all.

Mrs. Xu was not very sad about her upcoming departure, because Beijing was closer to Xu Da, who was away on military expeditions all year round.

After the two parties had a meal, Zhang Yi returned to the Taoist temple.

Yao Guangxiao was already waiting for him at Chunqiu Temple.

Yao Guangxiao, who was already considered a high official in the court at this time, was still wearing a green Taoist robe and was very simple.

When he saw Zhang Yi and others, he was also very respectful and received Zhang Zhongping with the etiquette of a junior.

After everything was settled, Yao Guang Xiaocai and Zhang Yi entered the quiet room alone and chatted about recent events.

"The emperor intends to let you enter Zhongshu Province to replace Hu Weiyong?"

The news that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to support Yao Guangxiao had spread like wildfire.

However, there are different opinions on who to replace.

The news circulating outside is more about Wang Guangyang's replacement, but the two of them know more news than outsiders.

"Pindao rejected the emperor's proposal, but it seems that he did not approve it..."

Yao Guangxiao's voice was a little helpless. The position of prime minister that others dreamed of was just a burden to him.

Yao Guangxiao is not a person who is greedy for power. On the contrary, if he did not have obsessions in his heart, he might prefer a pure life.Madness and Buddha nature constitute his contradictory and legendary life.

He was able to agree to Zhu Yuanzhang to preside over the Baochao Bureau because establishing a financial system for the Ming Dynasty could completely change the world.

Being a prime minister is not much of a challenge to Yao Guangxiao.

Zhang Yi also smiled bitterly when he heard this. He knew Zhu Yuanzhang's character very well.

Once he gets his mind set, he will definitely do everything possible to get you into his trap.

To some extent, Yao Guangxiao attracted Lao Zhu's attention for himself.

Otherwise, Zhang Yi himself might be harassed by Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Step by step……"

The position of prime minister, which others dreamed of, became a trouble in the eyes of the master and the disciple.

Zhang Yi doesn't have to worry about Yao Guangxiao. This guy's scheming and wisdom, in the era when Liu Ji and Li Shanchang retired, no one should be able to compete with him.

However, Zhang Yi vaguely felt that he seemed to have missed something.

He didn't remember until Yao Guangxiao left.

Hu Weiyong, the last prime minister in history, did not stir up any big trouble after all.

The so-called rebellion, after he was kicked off by Zhu Yuanzhang, was nothing more than water and moon in the mirror.

I don’t know if this is a good thing or not. After all, compared to the Hu Weiyong case that implicated tens of thousands of people, he actually landed safely because of his own influence.

Fate is so strange, Zhang Yi was also quite emotional.

However, although Hu Weiyong hated him for killing his son, Zhang Yi himself had no feelings for Hu Weiyong.

In fact, except for Hu Zhongwen's incident, Hu Weiyong did not hurt himself at all.

He quickly put this matter aside. In the following days, Zhang Yi mainly accompanied Lao Zhang and prepared for the national sacrifice.

Lao Zhang's mental state is very good, which is strangely good.

This state is called reflection.

He has three major obsessions in life, and except for the title of Heavenly Master, they have almost all been completed.

Perhaps starting from taking back the title of Heavenly Master, Zhang's normal life will begin to countdown.

Although Zhang Yi was sad, Lao Zhang showed the open-mindedness of a Taoist master who looked down on life and death.

In addition to accompanying his father, Zhang Yi would be summoned by the emperor from time to time to discuss future plans for the northern economy.

Zhang Yi also learned from the emperor that his businesses such as the briquette factory and water boiling house were indeed developing in the direction he expected.

The steam engine also allowed the emperor to see its potential.

Lao Zhu asked Zhang Yi about the steamship, and Zhang Yi also contributed a sketch to him.

However, this high-tech product, both in terms of raw materials and technical requirements, made Lao Zhu's scalp numb.

Zhu Yuanzhang understood more clearly why Zhang Yi promoted simplified Chinese characters and founded the Spring and Autumn Academy.

With Zhang Yihua's pie.

Lao Zhu's desire for skilled workers has reached an unprecedented level.

Whether in mining or in other fields, students from Spring and Autumn College are better than ordinary craftsmen.

Lao Zhu was so happy that he gave Chunqiu College a budget to train more technical talents with a stroke of his pen.

The development of Chunqiu College has far exceeded Zhang Yi's plan.

Zhang Yi was naturally very happy to be recognized by the emperor.

time flies,
As time goes by, the day of moving the capital is getting closer.

The streets of Yingtian Mansion were much deserted than usual.

Because in many organizations, the principals have actually left Nanjing and gone to Beijing.

The alternation of old and new witnessed Yingtian's rise from prosperity to desolation.

But the empire is still making great strides forward.

Finally, the day came to move the capital.

Lao Zhang had prepared early and was waiting in Chaotian Palace.

Moving the capital is always a major event, and you must be prepared for it, both in terms of religion and etiquette.

The Zhang family is responsible for religion, asking God about matters for the emperor.

It is already known to everyone that the emperor has been advocating Taoism for many years.

As a semi-official religious institution, Chaotian Palace also plays the role of national sacrifice.

As the national master, Zhang Yi should have presided over this sacrifice.

But Zhang Yi just supported Lao Zhang and waited for the emperor at the gate of the Taoist temple.

Not long after, the emperor's chariot approached from far away.

Everyone knelt down to welcome the emperor.

Zhu Yuanzhang dressed up and took the prince with him.

Lao Zhang pushed Zhang Yi away, preventing him from supporting him, and walked to the emperor and knelt down in front of him.

Zhang Yi was just a spectator, witnessing his father's performance...

When it comes to being a Taoist priest, he is far inferior to Zhang Normal.

Lao Zhang led the emperor up to the high altar step by step.

Zhang Yi looked down from a low position and saw the figure of his father waving a mahogany sword.

The sun was dazzling, gradually melting away the figure of Lao Zhang.

It wasn't until Zhang Yi heard the words "Feng Tian Cheng Yun Emperor Zhi Yue..." that he realized that the festival had come to an end.

The emperor stepped down from the high platform, but Lao Zhang remained where he was.

Zhang Yi ran up quickly while others were not paying attention.

"Poverty is not a problem!"

Zhang Chenggong held the altar and gasped for air. When he saw Zhang Yi coming up, he grinned and comforted Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi nodded silently and went over to support Lao Zhang.

The father and son walked down the platform step by step.

"One last time..."

Zhang Normal's voice was plain but with a hint of inexplicable emotion. Zhang Yi gently replied with one word:

"Ok!"

……

When the festival is over, the countdown to moving the capital begins.

They waited in Chaotian Palace. The emperor returned to the palace and started traveling in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Rites.

This time, Lao Zhang did not join in the fun. Zhang Yi, the national master, took Lao Zhang's place.

Zhu Yuanzhang, the prince, the queen and concubines, and the entire palace left the city in great numbers.

The journey to Beijing is not too fast.

But from the time the emperor left Yingtian Mansion, another era seemed to have arrived.

……

"It's already the last minute!"

Hu Weiyong likes to stand on the city wall of Beijing and look down at the bustling city of Beijing.

There are gradually more and more familiar people in this city, and the bureaucracy of Shuntian Mansion is functioning perfectly.

He looked south. The emperor should be on his way at this time.

And I believe that the gift I prepared for him will be enough of a surprise for him.

"Hu Xiang, are we really not on the road?"

Ling said that he appeared out of nowhere and said to Hu Weiyong.

Hu Weiyong just glanced at him and said:
"Rebellion among the army on the way?"

Ling Shuo laughed when he heard this, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Hu Weiyong shook his head. This guy could become a high-ranking official in Jinyiwei because he really got the bonus of being inspected.

As a warrior, his performance was even inferior to that of a civil servant.

Ling said these nonsense words because he was nervous. Hu Weiyong said:
"Master Ling, just execute the plan as planned. Think of the joy you will feel when you are cutting hair with your hands, you will look forward to it..."

"Master Hu, the neighbors in the north you mentioned, they..."

The closer things came to a head, the more nervous Ling Shuo became. When he asked about the Mongols in the north, there was a trace of uncertainty in Hu Weiyong's eyes.

Whether the Mongols can contain the border troops is closely related to the success of their rebellion.

Hu Weiyong's ideal situation is that the frontier army is contained, his side successfully rebels, and then conquers the imperial army in the capital, cutting off the frontier army's retreat.

If Xu Da or others surrender, it would be best to block the Mongolian army.

Even if they can't stop it, after dog bites dog, the Mongols will no longer be able to take over the city of Beijing.

Hu Weiyong liked this city very much.

It would be best if he could not throw it away, but at worst, he could ensure that he would rule the river by himself.

But what if the Mongols don't come?
When things came to a close, he himself became suspicious.

If in the past, the Mongols did not cooperate, the worst he could do was suspend the operation.

But since he knew that Zhu Yuanzhang intended to replace him, Hu Weiyong had no way out.

"Don't worry, it will come...

Hasn’t the emperor entered the city yet? "

Hu Weiyong patted Ling Shuo on the shoulder, not knowing whether to comfort him or himself.

Mobei!

Zhu Di galloped on the grassland.

The strong ultraviolet rays have made him no longer look as fair and tender as he did in the capital.

"Your Highness, the imperial court has moved its capital. If you don't go back..."

The soldiers who followed Zhu Di asked Zhu Di.

His Royal Highness the King of Yan, who doesn't know how long he can be, has been living and eating in the army, and has long been mingled with the soldiers.

With the experience of living and dying together, they were not so careful when talking to Zhu Di.

“We are soldiers, patrolling the border and protecting our country is our responsibility!

Why should I go back and join in the fun? Protecting the country is the key..."

"Your Highness, those Mongols have long since run away, and now there are not even a single sheep in the grassland of Nuoda..."

I see, they have long been frightened by our Ming Dynasty, and have gone to distant places to harm others..."

Just as his subordinate finished speaking, Zhu Di's ears twitched.

He pulled on the reins and listened.

The soldiers who had just spoken also stopped. They were all scouts and were extremely sensitive to the movements around them.

There was a roar in the air.

Zhu Di jumped off his horse, lay on the ground and listened. Then he quickly mounted his horse and headed in one direction.

The others looked solemn and quickly followed.

They ran not far when they vaguely saw a dark shadow on the horizon.

Horses, cattle, sheep, and Mongolian cavalry.

The soldier who just said that the Mongols would not come back now turned pale.

"Go, go back!"

Zhu Di's face was solemn. After observing carefully, he grasped the reins and said:
"Send one of you to go back and inform General Xu...

The Mongols are back! "

"Your Highness, you won't go back?"

"I'll take another look..."

Zhu Di didn't show off, but when he retreated, he was still hovering nearby!

The Mongols are back!

This news was received from the front lines to the capital in the north.

(End of this chapter)