People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 250 The king confers the gods, we are the Han family
Zhu Yuanzhang recalled the secret music sent by Mu Ying and Ping An, and smiled:
"Very well, we already had quite a few sailors in Wu, and with the government's pacification of Fujian, many sailors lost their jobs and were wanted. These people were recruited by me, saving a lot of training effort!

In addition, we have ready-made ships, and the preparations are almost done!

According to your suggestion, they will go south first to train in the warm places in the south!

Then, according to your idea, start from the Ryukyu side..."

Zhang Yi nodded, since everything is going well...

This year is the second year of Hongwu, and it will be several years before Ryukyu enters the tributary system of Ming Dynasty.

There is still one year before the emperor's sea ban.

Against the background of the imperial court banning maritime trade, the window for going to sea is really running out.

Zhang Yi and Lao Zhu also discussed, if this group of people can't go to sea, what should they do next?

In fact, the safest way is to give one more year to train and train soldiers, but time is not waiting for me.

No one knows whether all this will be advanced under the circumstances of the butterfly effect.

Therefore, finding an overseas base is also a backup option.

After the sea ban, it became illegal to go to sea.

But Zhang Yi believes that Lao Huang still has a way to go to sea.

In fact, the Gada people never gave up the idea of ​​going to sea.

Especially in Zhejiang, there is less arable land and more mountains...

If the people here were only farming, they would not be able to support many people at all.

In addition to scholars in Zhejiang, businessmen are also an important group.

It can even be said that the big landlords in Jiangsu and Zhejiang basically have a background in overseas trade.

Even after the emperor's sea ban, there will still be a large number of people smuggling, and even raising a group of people to become pirates!
A large part of the so-called Japanese pirates who invaded the coast in the Ming Dynasty were raised by landlords in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

In Zhang Yi's view, there was really no other way around the sea ban, and in the end Daming actually didn't keep Lao Zhu's ban.

"Hongyi Cannon, isn't it exposed?"

Zhang Yi looked around and asked cautiously.

Zhu Yuanzhang found it funny, but he also cooperated with Zhang Yi, appearing cautious:
"I told them not to go to sea, not to use Hongyi cannons, let alone you, your uncle, I'm also afraid of being quarreled and exterminated!"

What kind of business are these two people doing to steal the family?

Zhang Normal was terrified, who is Lao Huang?He is naturally not afraid of quarreling and exterminating the family, but the old Zhang's family is not necessarily.

What goes to sea, what cannons are coming?

Although Zhang Yi kept in touch with Lao Zhang by letter, Lao Zhang didn't know everything.

Zhu Biao began to lose his composure when he saw Zhang Normal, and laughed.

In a low voice, he explained to Lao Zhang what it means to go to sea and what is Hongyi Cannon.

Lao Zhang felt dizzy when he heard it, and this kid really gave him a big blow...

Let alone the matter of going to sea, you dare to make the Hongyi Cannon?
I have never eaten pork, and I have seen pigs go.

Can Lao Zhang not know what artillery is?

Just when Lao Zhang was worried about gains and losses, Zhang Yi said:
"Uncle, how big a funding gap do you still have?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said:

"I calculated back and forth, and it takes about 20 taels of silver to go to sea. It's not a big problem for me to make up..."

"Well, after I sell the mirrors during the Chinese New Year, I should be able to scrape together 1 taels of silver for you! Then I will invest another..."

Old Zhu smiled: "You are so confident, can your mirror sell for 1 taels of silver?"

Seeing the two of them talking seriously about investment, Lao Zhang had mixed feelings.

Zhang Yi invested, but the emperor!

This made Lao Zhang both surprised and happy. The happy thing is that since Lao Zhu recognized Zhang Yi's investment, it means that the relationship between the two is currently very good.

Surprisingly, he actually wanted to invest in the emperor?

"Old Zhang, do you want to buy shares?"

Seeing Zhang's normal appearance, Zhu Yuanzhang thought it was funny, so he turned around and asked him:
"Your son instructed me to go to the New World to make a fortune, but I bet all my wealth...

Or you can help me share the burden! "

Does Zhang normal dare to say no?
Regarding the matter of going to the New World to retrieve new species, Zhang Tongtong believes that they may not be able to retrieve them, but he has no idea.

Across an ocean, looking for some ethereal species?

The risk is simply too great.

Lao Zhang calculated his family fortune. The old Zhang family has indeed accumulated some wealth over the years.

But compared to the Kong family, the Zhang family's heel is still weaker.

The emperor's half-smile was not a smile, and Zhang Normal's whole body trembled.

"3 taels, I invest 3 taels..."

"Daddy is so loud!"

Zhang Yi gave Lao Zhang a thumbs up.

He knows the assets of the old Zhang family, 3 taels of silver is definitely considered a skinny of the Zhang family.

Landlords are no better than businessmen, although land itself is a good asset,
But in terms of cash flow, Lao Zhang is much worse than Lao Huang.

into your mother!
Zhang normal only wanted to scold his mother.

Is it easy to save some money by yourself? He is going to bleed a lot today.

His painful appearance made the Zhu family father and son smile.

But Zhang Normal quickly realized that this might not be a bad thing.

It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do one thing with the emperor.

3 taels, 5 taels are worth it.

"Looking back, I will raise money in Jiangxi...

If after the fifteenth day, the emperor asks me to continue traveling north, I will tell my wife about it! "

Lao Zhang was afraid that the emperor would think he was negligent, so he patted his chest to ensure that his funds were in place.

"Can……"

Zhu Yuanzhang did not refuse either, and naturally accepted Zhang Normal's investment.

Zhang Yijia Lao Zhang and Longhushan Taoist priests gave him 6 or [-] taels of silver.

The money was not much, but it also solved Lao Zhu's big trouble.

After all, the emperor did not disturb the court when he went to sea this time.

It was not easy for him to take out a dozen or 20 taels of silver himself.

"Don't worry, Lao Zhang, I won't disappoint your investment!"

Zhu Yuanzhang gave Zhang Normal a promise, then stood up and prepared to leave.

It's getting late, and I can't explain clearly if I don't leave.

Zhang Normal hurriedly got up to see the emperor off, and the three monarchs and ministers went all the way to the door. Zhu Yuanzhang said to Lao Zhang:
"Don't worry about what's there and what's not.

Let him do what that kid does, I will take care of it myself!

As for the promotion of simplified Chinese characters, you also take it to heart, I support you! "

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Normal got the emperor's personal promise, and the stone in his heart fell completely.

His mood was filled with excitement.

This is a legitimate use of the emperor's support to expand the influence of the Taoist sect.

The emperor's carriage disappeared into the night.

Zhang Normal stood at the door, unable to calm down for a long time!

the next day.

Zhang Yi returned to the peaceful life of Qingxinguan.

Teach the three children in the family, and tell Lao Meng and Li to make preparations for spring sowing.

As for Lao Zhang, he was caught in intense preparations.

It was only a few days before the emperor conferred the gods.

In the second year of Hongwu, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

It was the day when the emperor bestowed gods on heroes.

Zhang Yi got a bad news, that is, His Majesty conferred God, which is not made public.

His plan to drag Huang He to join in the fun fell through.

Originally, he wanted to hang out with Lao Zhang to see what Zhu Yuanzhang looked like?

As a result, Zhang Normal refused him mercilessly because he was not familiar with the business.

Before leaving, Lao Zhang took away Zhang Yuchu, the next generation of celestial master, in the euphemistic name of cultivating him.

This made Zhang Yi feel a little lost.

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is a good day.

Yongshou Palace has long been guarded by guards in the palace.

As the current owner of Yongshou Palace, Zhang normal, dressed up to attend.

Behind him followed his disciples, except for Zhang Yuchu, the future celestial master, a disciple was arranged first.

Deng Zhongxiu looked excited. Since Lao Zhang told him that he might become the host of Yongshou Palace behind this,
Xiao Deng is full of expectations for the future.

As a Taoist priest of Zhengyi, there is no need to think about the position of Tianshi. Under Tianshi, the highest position of Zhengyi is the host of Yongshou Palace in the capital.

If you get the moon first if you are close to the water and serve the emperor, if you do this well, Zhang Liusun is the best example.

Of course, Deng Zhongxiu didn't want to betray Longhushan. He was full of gratitude to his master and his younger brother who gave him the host of Yongshou Palace.

"The emperor will come later, don't be surprised, don't do anything rude!"

Zhang Normal reminded Deng Zhongxiu in a low voice, and Deng Zhongxiu replied:
"Master, this disciple knows!"

Zhang Yuchu gave Xiaodeng a sympathetic look. He still doesn't know the meaning of Lao Zhang's instructions.

"The Emperor is here!"

Following the news from the eunuch ahead, Zhang Normal and the others immediately lifted their spirits.

The emperor's chariots and horses, as well as all the civil and military officials, came slowly.

A group of Taoist priests in Longhu Mountain knelt on the ground.

"Your Majesty, welcome to Your Majesty!"

While all the officials knelt down, the emperor slowly stepped down from his chariot.

Zhang normal solemnly, kneeling in front of the emperor, holding up the loess where the ancient battlefield was stored.

"Chen, Zhang normal, travel the northern border, and witness that I, Erlang of the Han family, regained his homeland!
I also feel that in the past hundreds of years, countless ancestors have fought against the north, and all their achievements have fallen short!
Walking in the ancient battlefield on the poor road, I saw the souls of the ancestors wandering in the battlefield. My Han family has missed for hundreds of years. return date!
I feel pity for you, and once wanted to tell them that the world has changed, but it fell short!
The so-called name is not right and the words are not right, this unworldly achievement should be completed by His Majesty!
I hereby boldly implore Your Majesty to comfort the martyrs!

Rectify the name of my former hero of the Han family, so that I can intercept the incense of the people,

Open the gate of heaven for them, and enshrine the gods and immortals! "

"Please Your Majesty enshrine the gods!"

Fengshen has its own rituals and rules, but Lao Zhang followed Zhang Yi's suggestion and changed it a little.
They're all fools anyway,
The improved rhetoric, although less solemn, is more inspiring.

Seeing the officials around, under Zhang Normal's rhetoric, they were vaguely excited.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very satisfied with the process arranged by Lao Zhang.

It will take some heroes to heal a nation that has been effectively divided.

No matter how high these people are raised, it is not too much.

"Your Majesty, please anoint the heroes!"

"Your Majesty, please anoint the heroes!"

Amidst the voices of all the officials, the emperor, under the leadership of Zhang Normal, slowly climbed up to the Conferred God Stage.

Lao Zhu began to read out the sacrificial oration that he had prepared long ago.

For a while, the sky was clear, and suddenly dark clouds covered it.

Rolling thunder, music visible.

The wind blows.

Blow the emperor's clothes to the sound of hunting.

This sudden change shocked everyone.

It seems that in the dark, there is a spirit in the sky.

The sound of spring thunder seemed to be the heaven's response to the emperor.

Zhu Yuanzhang stood still and finished reading the sacrificial text against the strong wind.

He looked up at the sky and said:
"Today, I ask the heavens to open the door and welcome the heroes of the Han family!"

Whoa!
The emperor's voice sounded nectar, a spring rain, slowly falling.

"Auspicious, auspicious..."

Zhang normal yelled excitedly.

When the officials heard Lao Zhang's call, they also became excited.

Heaven senses, God bless Daming.

Even Liu Ji, Li Shanchang and others burst into tears.

This response from the heavens just represented that the Great Ming was entrusted with the heaven.

"It's such a coincidence that this rain comes!"

The Yongshou Palace was tightly surrounded, but it did not prevent some people from watching the fun outside.

Zhang Yi was also one of the melon-eaters in the crowd, and he muttered as he watched the changing weather.

Is there a god in this world?
He didn't know, but today's change in weather turned what might have been a well-regulated ceremony of enshrining the gods into a day of universal celebration.

"God bless Daming!"

"God bless Daming!"

In Zhang Yi's eyes, the celestial change may be a coincidence, but in the eyes of the common people, it is outright auspicious.

Looking at the people in the crowd rushing to tell each other, Zhang Yi nodded.

In any case, these soldiers who fell on the road to the Northern Expedition have completely confirmed their status as [heroes].

As long as the heroes are there, they are an anchor, anchoring the hearts of the Han people on the concept of "Han nationality".

"Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable!
Today is really a happy day! "

Zhang Yi smiled, called Li Qingmo, pulled Xiao Mengyao and Zhang Yuqing who came with him, turned and walked back.

"My lord, we are Han people, right..."

"That's right! Little Meng Yao is awesome!"

"The little landlord brother bullies others, don't pinch Mengyao's face..."

"Hahaha!"

"Look for your mother, we won't be going back tonight...

I promised Xiao Mengyao that I will stay in the city to watch the lanterns tonight! "

"Okay! The little landlord is awesome..."

Amidst Meng Yao's laughter, the trip to confer the gods also came to a successful conclusion.

……

Prosperity and peace!

After a complicated and lengthy ceremony, Zhu Yuanzhang finally completed the deification ceremony.

He came down from the high platform, and Zhang Normal was waiting by his side.

The disciples of Longhushan kept their heads down from beginning to end, not daring to look directly at the emperor.

Zhu Yuanzhang walked to Deng Zhongxiu's side and stopped:
"Really Zhang, is this the host of Yongshou Palace you recommended?"

All the disciples of Longhu Mountain were shocked when they heard the words.

Deng Zhongxiu is the host of Yongshou Palace, how is this possible?

Many old disciples showed envy and jealousy on their faces. When Deng Zhongxiu was left in the capital, many of them were lucky.
But who would have thought that this kid would be a blessing in disguise.

"Look up and look at me!"

Deng Zhongxiu raised his head when he heard the words, his eyes met Zhu Yuanzhang's,
From confusion to shock.

Xiao Deng almost cried out:

"yellow……"

After all, he was still a smart person, so he forcibly swallowed back the words that followed.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed:

"Yes, as long as you have this concentration!"

"Deng Zhongxiu!"

"Your Majesty, the grass people are here!"

"I have approved Zhang Normal's recommendation, and you will be the master of this Yongshou Palace from now on!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Deng Zhongxiu was so excited that he knelt on the ground and kowtowed to thank him.

"No, this Yongshou Palace was named by the people of the Yuan Dynasty. Now that the world has changed, this name is inappropriate!"

Zhu Yuanzhang himself rejected the name again.

Zhang Normal and other officials knelt on the ground:

"Please give the name to the emperor!"

What's the name?
Lao Zhu turned his head, looked at the tall Conferred God Platform, looked along the stairs, and at the end was the palace in the sky.

Zhu Yuanzhang had an idea in his heart and said with a smile:

"Then call it Chaotian Palace!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

At the beginning of the new year, the emperor was in a good mood.

However, Lao Zhu didn't last long in this happy mood.

(End of this chapter)