People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 468: This guy is too difficult to kill, about the industrial chain

Zhang normal?
Hu Weiyong had an ominous premonition. Could it be that the gun in the emperor's hand was related to Longhu Mountain?

Under Zhu Yuanzhang's order, Lao Zhang hurriedly came from outside the palace.

"Wei Chen, I have seen Your Majesty!"

When Lao Zhang finally saw Zhu Yuanzhang, he bowed his head and worshiped him.

He and Zhu Yuanzhang had not seen each other for three years. When they met now, they just had mixed feelings.

Your heart is unsettled.

After Zhu Di took away all the lathes and apprentices that day, he fell into a state of worry again.

It wasn't until someone informed him yesterday that he was waiting at the palace today that he felt a little relieved.

Just because he couldn't figure out what Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking, Lao Zhang looked a little uneasy.

His anxiety was reflected in the eyes of the officials present, who all had their own concerns.

"Zhang Chenggong, your son is so good, but he dares to act lawless, pretend to be powerful, and use my son's reputation to instruct Jin Yiwei to do things?

Finally, a huge disaster was caused. What do you think we should do? "

When the emperor spoke, he took down a lot of hats. Zhang Changsheng didn't know what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to do, so he could only lower his head and said:
"It's a humble minister who has no way to teach his son. Please show mercy to your majesty beyond the law!"

Hu Weiyong already felt something was wrong at this time and quickly added:
"Zhenzhen Zhang, how can it be easily forgiven for the sins your young master has committed?

In this matter, it turns out that you have something to do with Longhushan. How dare you plead with His Majesty? "

Zhang Zhongcheng's face turned red when he heard this.

He said coldly towards Hu Weiyong:

"The person was arrested by the Jinyi Guards. Your Majesty is the one who is just and fair. Does Mr. Hu still want to resolve the case for Your Majesty?"
If I, Longhu Mountain, make a mistake, Your Majesty will make your own judgment!
Mr. Hu also extended his hand to Jin Yiwei? "

Lao Zhang is usually tolerant, but recently in the capital, he has actually been holding back his anger for a long time.

One month was enough for him to sort out all the ups and downs in the capital.

Zhang Changsheng knows best what role Hu Weiyong played in this turmoil.

If this guy is accused of this crime, his old Zhang family will be ruined.

In this case, there is no need for him to be polite to Hu Weiyong and fight back by himself.

There was nothing wrong with what he said.

The emperor asked Jin Yiwei to handle the matter, and it was indeed inappropriate for Hu Weiyong to interfere.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes followed him.

Hu Weiyong quickly confessed.

"Zhang Normal..."

Zhu Yuanzhang shouted at Lao Zhang:
"The so-called son doesn't teach, it's the father's fault, but you don't have any fault?"

Lao Zhang immediately calmed down and bowed his head:
"The minister is at fault!"

"Zhang Yi is lawless, I should have killed him!

But according to Jinyiwei's investigation, he did have nothing to do with Guanyin Nu's escape.

But his determination is not strong, and it is a fact that he was tempted!

As a heavenly master, you can't manage the people around you. How can you be the leader of Taoism?

I think you might as well go! "

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to deprive him of his title of Taoist leader, Lao Zhang smiled bitterly, but he bowed his head and accepted it.

Zhu Yuanzhang was still angry and continued:
"Also, I will punish you by going out for a while and receiving ten sticks!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

When Lao Zhang faced the emperor's rebuke, he insisted on being submissive.

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished scolding, he said:
"But your son is worthy of his reputation. He made something amazing for me, and I can barely spare his life..."

The eyes of all the officials fell instantly on the matchlock gun in Lao Zhu's hand.

Lao Zhang was stunned for a moment, then his face was full of smile:

"Your Majesty, thank you very much, your Majesty. From Longhu Mountain..."

Lao Zhang's suppressed emotions for many days suddenly burst out, showing his true feelings.

A complex look flashed in Lao Zhu's eyes.

However, his words were unforgiving:
"Just take care of your son, he can escape death because he has a great destiny!

But the death penalty can be avoided, but the living penalty cannot be escaped!
I am determined to send him to Qiongzhou..."

exile?

The officials present were thoughtful. Although Zhang Yi was not dead, they were somewhat disappointed.

But being exiled is also a matter of narrow escape!
Hu Weiyong sighed slightly, a little annoyed, this little guy was too difficult to kill.

In this once-in-a-lifetime situation, Zhang Yi should have been dead, but he actually escaped death with a small firecracker?

A trace of hatred flashed in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes. In exile, there might be accidents on the way...?
There were many thoughts in his mind uncontrollably.

However, when his eyes fell on the emperor, Hu Weiyong immediately calmed down.

His wings are not rich enough, and any off-board moves may cause him to fall together with Zhang Yi.

Hu Weiyong lowered his head and said nothing.

After Zhu Yuanzhang made the decision to exile Zhang Yi, he dealt with some people in one go.

The emperor seemed to be making a big show of his actions, but he actually put it down gently.

The incident that humiliated Man Chao seemed to have turned the page.

But in the hearts of those who care, no one ever gives up.

"Master Hu?"

"Don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future..."

When retreating from the court, Tu Jie came up and was about to complain to Hu Weiyong, but Hu Weiyong waved him away.

He didn't want to kill Zhang Yi, but he wanted to listen to Li Shanchang's words.

The man who had followed the emperor for many years still understood Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts.

If he shows up too early, he will only let the emperor take him.

Hu Weiyong looked at Wang Guangyang, who was also heading to Zhongshu Province not far away, and showed a smile.

Although he failed to take down the Jinyiwei with all his officials this time, his reputation was gained.

Li Shanchang taught him that as the head of a hundred officials, the most important thing is to achieve a balance between the monarch and his ministers.

Let His Majesty trust him, but also let the officials feel that he can ask for orders for the scholars.

Wang Guangyang cherishes his own wings too much. Even if he has qualifications, he will gradually become alienated from other officials.

But I am different. In the future, I will only make more friends and seize more authority.

then……

As long as great things can be accomplished, why worry about not being able to get revenge for a small difference?
Thinking of this, the fire in Hu Weiyong's heart gradually calmed down.

……

Although the emperor said that Zhang Yi would be exiled, there was no movement in the next month.

It seemed to go as quickly as it came.

Hu Weiyong didn't mention it much.

"This Hu Weiyong is a wise man!"

In the palace, after Zhu Yuanzhang finished approving a batch of memorials, he suddenly mentioned this matter.

"Father, but Hu Weiyong has ill intentions towards the Zhang family's younger brother!"

"It doesn't matter if you have ill intentions. As a king, it is not necessarily a bad thing for your ministers to have ill intentions!
Don't I know the bad intentions between Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen, or the conflict of interests between the Zhejiang East faction and the old brothers in Huaixi?

I understand that this old guy wants to kill Zhang Yi, but he has to be able to kill him!

Where does he get the power to touch my people? "

Facing Zhu Biao’s prompt, Zhu Yuanzhang was noncommittal:
"If he really uses his power to harm Zhang Yi, I will definitely kill him!

But if he is within the rules, just like in politics, if he takes action when it is time to take action, I will be happy to see the result!
Rules are the most important!
This person follows the rules and can be reused..."

Zhu Biao was thoughtful. Zhu Yuanzhang had emphasized the art of balance and rules to him more than once. He was no longer the first brother, so he naturally understood.

"Over there in the tiger's den, how are you doing?"

"I heard from the second and fourth lathes that Tiger Cave built three more lathes!

These lathes have many components that are difficult to make manually, but the Zhang brothers can make them by hand!
According to him, after the lathe is built, many components can be produced directly, and then it is possible to manufacture ten more..."

Zhu Biao reported a number to Zhu Yuanzhang, and Lao Zhu was frightened.

With these lathe components, the cost of building one lathe is almost as much as a ship.

It's just killing me!
If it were someone else who was so prodigal, Lao Zhu would have called it quits long ago.But it was Zhang Yi who was burning the money, so he could only endure it silently.

“With a lathe, it doesn’t take much manpower to make suitable parts!

A lot more firearms have been assembled, and now a thousand flintlock guns can be produced a month...

However, the key material, flint, is lacking and requires prospecting and mining!

The Zhang family brother has already shown us the way, and the imperial court will soon be able to mine..."

Zhu Biao took out a piece of paper, which was a plan written by Zhang Yi for Zhu Di and Zhu Xi.

He handed the thing to Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang took it out and looked at it. His head was as big as a bucket.

He thought he just built an arsenal...

But with the arsenal as the core, Zhang Yi presented to the emperor many industries.

Mining, smelting, transportation, gunpowder...

There are a lot of materials alone.

Zhang Yi was familiar with Zhu Yuanzhang's habits. If these things were all paid for, it would be strange if the emperor didn't tear him apart when they were given to him.

He told in detail how many people could the Ming Dynasty support with the arsenal as its core?
How much tax revenue can these people create?
"Industrial chain..."

After industrialization, Zhu Yuanzhang came into contact with a new term.

The birth of an industry is not just about itself.

It will also spawn many upstream and downstream industries.

What does the emergence of industry mean?
Represents employment!

Zhu Yuanzhang still remembered that Zhang Yi said that stabilizing the world is nothing more than ensuring the employment and advancement paths of the people.

In the early days of the dynasty when it was recuperating and recuperating, the issue of employment might not be so obvious.

But as land becomes scarce, this matter will become increasingly important.

After the industrial chain is formed, the people who support it can pay taxes.

Their money circulates in the market and also drives economic vitality.

If it were in the past, Lao Zhu probably wouldn't understand this truth, but it was only a three-year pilot project in Zhejiang.

The textile factory opened by the imperial court seemed to make him feel deeply.

"It seems that the court's money has been spent, but the industry it promotes can be recovered through taxes!"

Lao Zhu himself made a conclusion.

Zhang Yi handed over this thing, which was later called a feasibility report...

He tried very hard to tell the emperor that he did not spend Zhu Yuanzhang's money in vain.

It’s not that the ancients lacked wisdom, it’s just that everyone has lived in the same way for thousands of years and rarely explored knowledge beyond their own boundaries.

Zhang Yi's simple explanation, with Lao Zhu's wisdom, can naturally see the benefits.

"Not bad!"

The emperor smiled happily, and he didn't feel so distressed about the money he spent.

"This guy is very impeccable in his work. He seems to be sure that I will cause trouble for him because of the money..."

Zhu Yuanzhang was sometimes angry. This boy's ability to survive was absolutely top-notch.

"It's time to release him. Can the factory run without this kid?"

“Brother Zhang’s intention is to let go this month, and Wu Baohe is in charge!
He mainly trains new people and researches new things! "

"what?"

"Steam engine..."

Steam engine?
Zhu Yuanzhang did not understand the meaning of these three words, so he just repeated it.

"In that case, let the fourth man let him go!"

……

Tiger den!

"Thank you, teacher!"

Zhang Yi used his newly invented chalk to write his homework on the blackboard.

The students who were arranged to come stood up one after another and thanked Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi nodded silently and ended the class.

"Most of these people are criminals, but their cultural level is good!
After these people finish their studies, we have to find a way to get them out!
The dissemination of knowledge cannot rely on me alone!

Forming an education system is the key!
But before that, the emperor must be given a taste of the sweetness..."

Zhang Yi sent these students away and asked them to work in the factory.

As the number of machine tools gradually increases, the efficiency of assembly line operations is much higher than that of ordinary workshops.

This also prevents the gun-making process from spreading to a certain extent.

During the past few months in prison, Zhang Yi did not feel depressed. On the contrary, he started building the arsenal.

He finally realized the disadvantages of having the support of the court and fighting alone.

In ancient times, money could not solve any problems.

Power and resources were something Zhang Yi lacked before.

For example, if the development of the flintlock gun was not done under the emperor's nose, he would be arrested as a rebel if he made the gun in Longhu Mountain.

And on Longhu Mountain, he did not have so many talents to train, nor did he have many resources to study more things.

Zhang Yi now dares to even think about a steam engine. This is the confidence that the country's full support has given him.

Zhang Yi felt that facing the emperor, he was like a scientific researcher who tried every means to defraud funds...

"Zhang Zhenren!"

He was about to draw drawings and write teaching materials.

Zhu Di came to find him.

"His Royal Highness King Yan!"

Zhu Di came from a distance, Zhang Yi bowed and saluted.

"Zhenmao, you can go out now..."

Exile to Qiongzhou! "

"go out……"

Zhang Yi had long known that he would have to go out sooner or later, but when he actually wanted to go out, he was a little reluctant to leave here.

For a homebody like him, life here is actually not bad.

"What, you still don't want to go out?"

Seeing his hesitation, Zhu Di made fun of him.

Zhang Yi chuckled:
"I'm a bit reluctant to give it up. The people here are very nice and they speak nicely..."

Zhang Yi thought he was being funny, but unfortunately Zhu Di didn't understand what he was trying to do.

"After Tiger's Den, there will definitely be a place where I can rely on real people. You will come often!"

Zhang Yi nodded. This place was originally where Zhu Yuanzhang temporarily dealt with the rats.

As those people were gradually disposed of, it gradually turned into an arsenal.

Zhang Yi turned around, actually quite expecting in his heart.

If Lao Zhu is worthy, he can indeed make a lot of things here!

"Let's go!"

Accompanying Zhu Di was a prison van belonging to Jin Yiwei.

"I feel so wronged to you!"

Zhang Yi nodded silently and turned back to say goodbye to Wu Bao and them.

After comforting these people, Zhang Yi got into the prison car.

Low-key and returned to the prison of Yingtian Mansion...

"Don't panic, real person, everything has been arranged!"

After entering the imperial prison again, someone quickly contacted Zhang Yi.

The next day, the court came to announce the decree, and he was put in shackles and left the city gate.

"Everyone I know is here!"

Seeing a group of people standing outside the city in the distance, Zhang Yi couldn't help laughing.

(End of this chapter)