People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 419: Showdown with Zhu Xi, crossing the river by touching Zhang Yi
"Father, what's the matter?"

Zhu Biao raised his head and asked Zhu Yuanzhang who was angry. Lao Zhu handed the things to Zhu Biao and complained to himself:
"That kid Zhang Yi was obviously going to say something important, but he interrupted him!
It's not like he doesn't know Zhang Yi's identity.

This guy Xu Da still pays too much attention to proportion..."

What Zhu Yuanzhang was most satisfied with about Xu Da was his sense of proportion.

As the No. 1 military officer and a former prime minister, Xu Da was different from others.

After Li Shanchang became prime minister, due to the erosion of power, he gradually became something that Lao Zhu could not understand.

Yang Xian and Wang Guangyang have both disappointed themselves very much.

But Xu Da is the only one who has always paid great attention to the distinction between emperor and minister, even though he was a child and worked hard and achieved great results.

Lao Zhu sometimes complained that he was not close enough, but in his heart he recognized his sense of proportion.

But in today's matter, he really felt that Xu Da was too careful.

Zhu Biao took a look at Jin Yiwei's secret note and smiled...

The Zhang brothers stopped talking halfway, no wonder Lao Zhu got angry.

"Father, do you think that what the Zhang family brother said hit the point?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded silently. Zhang Yi was the one who had a glimpse of the future. He knew the direction of his policy implementation best.

Zhang Yi understood Lao Zhu's wariness against civil servants best.

The balance between civil and military affairs, and even the use of the Wuxun Group to suppress civilian officials, was also deliberately done by Lao Zhu.

The balance that Zhu Yuanzhang deliberately ensured was not favored by Zhang Yi. The reason is very simple...

"When Zhang Yi talked about the clan chaos, I should also understand this truth, but..."

Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that he did not have a good choice.

Another thing, which Lao Zhu cared about the most, was the effect of the imperial examination.

He was full of expectations for the imperial examination held in the third year of Hongwu, but the talents selected were indeed not satisfactory.

But Zhang Yi's words about the emperor's disciples seemed to remind him of another meaning of the imperial examination.

Disciple, disciple...

Lao Zhu raised his head:

"Come here, let King Qin come over!"

"Father, do you want to...?"

Zhu Biao vaguely understood what the emperor meant.

"That's right, the second child has grown up, and it's time for him to know and do something!"

……

"Father, are you looking for your son?"

After Zhu Xi returned to the palace, he didn't even have time to change the armor on his body, so he immediately came to the imperial study.

Seeing that Zhu Biao was there, he lowered his head and said:

"Eldest brother is here too and has met His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Okay, my family doesn't have to do this. I asked you to come here today because I want you to know some secrets, and I also have a task for you..."

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression was serious, and Zhu Fang realized that this matter was big.

Zhu Xi did not panic, but was secretly happy. The more his father was like this, the more important he was to use him.

"Repeat to me everything Zhang Yi said today!"

Zhu Xi did not doubt that he was there, and repeated Zhang Yi's words one by one.

Zhu Yuanzhang lowered his head and listened, raising his own questions from time to time.

After a quarter of an hour, Zhu Yuanzhang stopped and asked:
"What do you think of these words?"

Zhu Xi was speechless for a moment. After thinking for a moment, he replied:
"Father, my son doesn't know..."

He originally thought that Zhu Yuanzhang would criticize him, but Lao Zhu said to her:
"Since you don't know, then go find the Taoist priest and talk clearly!"

Zhu Ping heard this and asked:

"Father, since you want to know the answer, why don't you summon him to the palace?"

"Because, I and my father cannot recognize Zhang Yi yet!"

Zhu Biao took Zhu Xi's words and answered the question for Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Xi was confused.

What is mutual recognition?
"Brother, have you also met Zhang Yi? No..."

Zhu Fang recalled that during his relationship with Zhang Yi, two names appeared from time to time. Huang...

"Brother of the Huang family, eldest brother, are you the brother of the Huang family that Zhang Yi said?"

Zhu Fang pointed at Zhu Biao and shouted in horror.

Zhu Biao smiled and said nothing, nodding slightly.

He couldn't believe it and turned to look at Lao Zhu, who also looked amused. ,
Zhu Xi: ...

Damn it, all the unreasonable things over the years have finally been explained at this moment.

Three years ago, my father and eldest brother often left the palace incognito, but this has never happened again in the past three years.

Thinking back to the mysterious assassination in the shop three years ago, Zhu Xi felt a bit like scolding his mother.

Dad, brother, you are really good at hiding!

"Actually, this matter should start from the first year of Hongwu...that year when Master Zhang entered Beijing..."

Zhu Biao understood that when Zhu Yuanzhang called Zhu Ping over, he must be looking for his second son to get close to Zhang Yi, since he and his father could not leave the palace easily.

Zhu Ming is the best candidate, close to Zhang Yi.

Maybe Zhang Yi would hide some things because of Zhu Xi's identity, such as making daily complaints about the emperor...

But having someone close to Zhang Yi is better than having no one.

Zhu Chong was in confusion, after listening to the process of the emperor and Zhu Biao's interaction with Longhu Mountain, he felt suddenly enlightened.

So all these years, the master behind my father is actually Zhang Yi?
He alone influenced the history of the Ming Dynasty.

From the North and South Rankings, to the reform of the imperial examination, to the establishment of the Xuanwu Army, to the trip to America...

And then to the assassination three years ago...

Behind every important turning point in the Ming Dynasty, there is a small figure.

He also understood why Zhang Yiwei had done so much in Ming Dynasty, but the emperor never summoned that real person?

It's not that the emperor doesn't want to see him, it's that he can't see him.

"You understand now?"

Zhu Biao talked for an hour before finishing the story of three years.

Zhu Xi nodded when he heard this.

"After my father was assassinated, considering the actual situation, we can no longer leave the palace easily, so there are some things that my father hopes that you, my second brother, can take over.

Second brother, you can tentatively ask about the reform of the imperial examination and the army to see if Zhang Yineng can give you an answer? "

"But brother, you said he is very careful..."

Zhu Ping was a little hesitant when he heard this.Zhang Yi is also his friend. Knowing Zhang Yi's abilities, he trusts him even more.

But Zhu Biao also said that Zhang Yi seemed to prefer to silently change the world behind his back rather than showing off in front of others.

"His mentality is different now. He wants to fulfill his father's wish and get back the title of Heavenly Master in Longhu Mountain!"

Zhu Yuanzhang answered Zhu Xi's question. He was well aware of Zhang Yi's recent performance.

"If this kid didn't have this purpose, I'm afraid he wouldn't even come down the mountain!"

Thinking of Zhang Yi's deflated appearance when he entered the palace, the father and son couldn't help laughing.

"There, I will be my father and help me explore the way to the Ming Dynasty!"

After Zhu Xi finished speaking, he laughed to himself:

"Zhang Yi likes to say a saying, which is to cross the river by feeling the stones. This time, we Ming will cross the river by feeling his butt..."

With the endorsement of his father and Zhu Biao, Zhu Fang became more confident in the future pointed out to him by Zhang Yi.

Seeing that he agreed, Zhu Yuanzhang also breathed a sigh of relief:

"Second brother, if you do this well, your father will reward you well, but you must remember that Zhang Yi is related to the country, and you must not tell anyone about him!

Even the third and fourth children, you can’t say that! "

"My son obeys the order!"

Zhu Xi knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily.

Then, he went out of the palace with the imperial edict.

……

Ah sneeze!Zhang Yi shuddered.

"Zhang Yi, are you sick?"

Kong Ne asked with concern, Zhang Yi waved his hand.

Confucius Mansion, in the small courtyard where Kong Kejian often basked in the sun, the two sat looking at each other.

Unconsciously, five years have passed, and Kong Ne finally wants to leave the capital.

After Zhang Yi met Deng Zhongxiu, he hurriedly came to see Kong Ne off.

"Brother Kong has packed it up?"

“Well, everything that needs to be packed has been packed, and everyone who needs to say goodbye has been seen!

If you hadn't been imprisoned by the emperor, I should have left a few days ago!

Just when I think about going here, I don’t know when I can come back, so I just wait for you! "

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yi and Kong Ne looked at each other and smiled.

The two sons of aristocratic families have also experienced many things. Kong Ne and Zhang Yi have long had an unbreakable friendship.

"Brother Kong, are you planning to travel far away this time when you return?"

"Yes, I want to see the mountains and rivers in the north. I also want to imitate Zhang Zhenren and win back the lost hearts of my Kong family!"

The Confucius family in Qufu did not have a good reputation because of the surrender of gold and Mongols.

During these years in the capital, Kong Ne never forgot the word traitor.

However, he, the younger generation, cannot change what his ancestors did.

But if he had the chance to become Yan Shenggong, Kong Ne wanted to do something.

He also understood that as Duke Yansheng, he was serving the emperor in the palace.

It would be best for the Kong family not to do anything and just be a mascot.

This was also the reason why he fell into confusion during his many years in the capital.

But seeing Longhu Mountain running smoothly, Kong Ne seemed to understand what his future path should be.

Without entering the court, the Kong family can still find its due sense of existence.

"Then I wish Brother Kong a bright future!"

Zhang Yi offered tea instead of wine to see Kong Ne off.

Kong Ne waved his hands and said with a smile:

"Don't be in a hurry to say goodbye to me. Shen Wansan and Chen Ke will practice it for me tonight. I can't refuse, so just let me carry the sedan for you before I leave!"

After Kong Ne finished speaking, he handed a bunch of keys to Zhang Yi, who was stunned for a moment.

"After I left, everyone in the Kong Mansion was dismissed, leaving only an old servant who looked after the house and occasionally hired people to come over and clean it!
I told him that you can come in and out of this place at will in the future and endorse your identity! "

Kong Ne blinked at Zhang Yi, who was stunned for a moment and then laughed.

As expected of a good friend for many years, before he left, he did not forget to strengthen his identity.

Zhang Yi nodded when he heard this.

Put the keys away.

"Thank you so much, Brother Kong!"

Although he has bought his own house, there is a high probability that he will not come to the Kong Mansion!

Zhang Yi accepted Kong Na's kindness.

"Speaking of which, during the month of your confinement, Chen Ke was anxious to find you, but I knew your situation, so I pushed him away...

This person is kind to me, and he is also loyal, but he is a businessman seeking profit, so be careful when dealing with him! "

About to leave, Kong Ne seemed a little wordy, but Zhang Yi could feel his concern for him.

It is said that a confidant is hard to find. During the days when the two sons of aristocratic families were held hostage in the capital, Kong Ne truly regarded himself as a true friend.

"Forget it, you're good as long as others don't say anything!"

After talking for a while, Kong Ne probably realized that he was too verbose and began to laugh at himself.

The two laughed.

"Then today, I will go to the banquet with the young master!"

"Screw you!"

Kong Ne saw Zhang Yi acting strangely and scolded him.

However, when the two of them went out, Zhang Yi took the initiative to sit in the driving seat and really wanted to drive for Kong Ne.

Kong Ne couldn't resist him, so he shook his head and smiled.

Cars and horses passed through the streets and markets, heading to Zuixian Tower...

In Zuixian Tower, when Chen Ke saw Zhang Yi, he almost burst into tears. This kid finally appeared.

This month has been difficult for him.

Especially with the pressure from above, we especially need information from inside.

But no matter what, their people can't get close to the one mile radius of Qingxin Temple, let alone explore the situation inside Qingxin Temple.

The stories about Zhenren Zhang and Guanyin Nu are getting more and more outrageous. They have evolved to the point where Guanyin Nu is pregnant.

Chen Ke urgently needs to make some achievements and cope with the situation.

Zhang Yi and Kong Ne are his only wine stars.

"Young Master Kong!"

Shen Wansan and Chen Ke came together and saluted Kong Ne first.

"Brother Zhang, where have you been recently? Last time you agreed to come to us to find out information, but you let me go for a month!"

Chen Ke came up and asked the question, but his tone was not blaming.

Zhang Yi laughed sarcastically. He did not expect that when he asked to see Zhu Yuanzhang, he would end up with a reputation for having bad personal ethics.

"Forgive me, shopkeeper Chen, but my young master asked me to do something!"

Zhang Yi could only kick the ball to Kong Ne.

Kong Ne smoothed things over for Zhang Yi:

"Shopkeeper Chen, after I leave, he will help the Kong family manage the property in the capital. You will have plenty of time to cooperate in the future, so why rush!"

When Chen Ke heard this, he quickly apologized and smiled:
"Yes, yes, I am too impatient!

Come on, let's go in and sit and chat! "

Several people sat down, and Chen Man was still watching the door outside.

Chen Ke and Shen Wansan saw off Kong Ne and gave them gifts respectively, but Kong Ne pushed them back and refused to accept them.

The two of them gradually moved the topic to other places.

Chen Ke couldn't help it and deliberately brought the topic to business.

Zhang Yi heard this and laughed:

"My young master took me to meet the little master, and he agreed to it!"

When Shen Wansan heard this, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He and Chen Ke had benefited a lot from the glass mirror.

The benefit of glass mirrors is not the profit itself. Although this thing is very profitable, it is not to the extent that it would make Shen Wansan jealous.

The effect brought by the glass mirror is that he can match the goods, allowing him to sell more things.

In short, the best effect of this thing is to use it as a stepping stone to ask for directions.

As for doing business with foreigners, that's another matter.

"Just promise, just promise. Little brother, you have made great achievements. Don't worry, Lao Shen and I will never treat you badly..."

Chen Ke stood up and quickly toasted Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi also stood up and took a sip with them.

"It's all the little real people who enjoy the food!"

"Speaking of Xiao Zhenren, he is very famous recently..."

Seeing that the heat was almost over, Chen Ke began to direct the topic towards Zhang Yi.

Shen Wan understood in seconds, and the two of them showed smiles that only men could understand.

"It's true that I have read three of the short story books about the Longhu Mountain Master's surrender to the Mongolian princess. The content is, wow..."

Two old men, what you said to each other was very different.

Damn it, rumors, this is definitely a rumor.

(End of this chapter)