Early Ming Dynasty: Turning Clouds and Rains into New Learning Saints

Chapter 170 Zhu Yuanzhang is completely unreasonable
Things that touch the interests of many people may not be able to implement the Shoucheng Emperor, and even some emperors who are not very righteous, such as the founding emperors such as usurpers, may not be able to implement it.

But Zhu Yuanzhang is different, he can do it!

Otherwise, he would not have repeatedly set up prisons in the original history, killed heroes, or killed officials like chickens.

As Li Shanchang said, Zhu Yuanzhang attaches great importance to the stability of imperial power. Although, so far, there is no way to know what the actual distribution of grain fields will be like, he will never allow anyone to cause trouble, especially to offend his majesty.

Marquis Yongjia is indeed listed among the founding heroes, but so what?
In the original history, Yongjiahou deceived him into killing a mere county magistrate, but he could beat Yongjiahou and his son to death, and even the theoretically useful iron coupons were useless.Is that reasonable?

Zhu Yuanzhang was unreasonable at all, and there was no such thing as a three-chamber trial!
Therefore, this time's joint trial of the three agencies has actually given face.

However, the result was no surprise.That means Marquis Yongjia is guilty!
There is no solid evidence for colluding with pirates, but there is abundant evidence for cooperating with pirates in trying to harm the prince-in-law.If he commits other crimes, he will be punished for several crimes and be executed according to the law.

When the report came to Emperor Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang decided that Zhu Xiong, the son of Yongjiahou, was loyal to the country, and Zhu Liangzu taught his son well, and his crimes were reduced by one level.

The meaning of this decree is very clear. Those who obey and obey will be rewarded.Those who dare to violate the will will not be tolerated.

On the surface, Zhu Liangzu was pardoned from his death penalty, but in fact, he was better off dead.

If he just dies, his title can still be hereditary and be passed down to his descendants.But now, the title has been removed and gone!

What made Zhu Liangzu even more miserable was that he had a conflict with the magistrate of Xiangshan County's Prince Consort, but the emperor exiled him to Xiangshan County to join the army, where he served as a top soldier but was still a prisoner.

To some extent, this is more uncomfortable than killing Zhu Liangzu!

It is equivalent to announcing to the world that there should be no conflict with the prince-in-law, Zhu Liangzu is a role model!

Lest anyone forget it later, let him show up there alive!

Look, come and see, this is the result of interfering in Xiangshan County!
During the joint trial of the three divisions, Zhu Liangzu's son Zhu Yu, in order to show that his father had no intention of harming the prince's consort, also sued Hu Weiyong, saying that Hu Weiyong had written to his father, asking his father to win over the prince's consort and build a good relationship.

For this reason, Hu Weiyong was also punished and fined one year's salary.

In short, when the Prince Consort is working in Xiangshan County, no matter whether it is good or bad for him, it has nothing to do with him.

The matters related to Xiangshan County in the court came to an end for the time being.Prince Zhu Biao replaced Zhu Yuanzhang and wrote a letter to Zhang Yifan, ahead of Zhu Liangzu, and sent it to Xiangshan County.

In January in Xiangshan County, the average temperature is around [-] degrees Celsius, and occasionally drops to around [-] degrees Celsius, which is considered the coldest weather of the year.

At this time, Zhang Yifan finally chose to stay inside the house instead of enjoying the shade under the tree.

"Husband, what did eldest brother say in the letter?" Zhu Jingjing asked while chewing sugar cane.

Sugarcane that has passed the winter is very sweet and tastes good.

After Zhang Yifan heard this, he pointed to the letter and answered her: "A few things are related to official business. There is only one private matter."

"What private matter?" Zhu Jingjing asked quickly after hearing this.

When it comes to official matters, she won't take the initiative to care.

After hearing this, Zhang Yifan smiled and said to his wife: "Brother said that my sister-in-law has already shown her belly. I want to ask you if you have one? You advise us to have a baby soon!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jingjing's face turned red. Seeing that there was no one around, she said to Zhang Yifan, "What do you think?"

"Why are you so anxious!" Zhang Yifan said indifferently, "Fourth brother's family got married earlier than ours, so they haven't married yet!"

Zhu Jingjing was slightly disappointed after hearing this, but she knew that her husband was still doing it for her own good.

So, she didn't mention this matter, but said: "I don't know if my sister-in-law will have a son or a daughter, but I have all of them, so it shouldn't matter."

After listening to this, Zhang Yifan thought of something and said to her: "Write a letter to my sister-in-law. It is easier for women to talk to women. Remind my sister-in-law to pay attention to her hygiene. It is most important that you sort out all the terms."

If he remembered correctly, in the original history, the princess died during confinement after giving birth. This was the first key point in the fate of Prince Zhu Biao's line.

It's just that there is too little information left in history, and Zhang Yifan cannot deal with it. He can only rely on guesswork. It is probably due to postpartum care, so he asked Zhu Jingjing to do his best in this regard.

After hearing this, Zhu Jingjing originally wanted to say that her sister-in-law had more experience in this matter than she did, but in the end, she chose to listen to her husband and replied: "Then I will write it first, and you will see what happens later." There’s nothing to add, I’ll change it again.”

Zhang Yifan nodded and watched Zhu Jingjing go out. His thoughts returned to the letter Zhu Biao gave him.

In the letter, Zhu Biao raised questions about his proposal to improve the treatment of craftsmen.

Zhang Yifan actually knew this for a long time.

In the history of China, the status of craftsmen has never been improved much, even for the top ones like Lu Ban.

If you want to improve the status of craftsmen so that they can take the initiative to improve the tools of their own industry as expected and pass them on, there are three prerequisites.

The first is to change the thinking of the craftsmen, as mentioned in the letter, teaching apprentices, starving the master to death, passing on to sons rather than daughters, etc.

Second, we must allow craftsmen to communicate with each other and learn from each other’s strengths.In other words, craftsmen should be able to read and read books related to their own industry. Only when knowledge is accumulated to a certain level can it be possible to innovate and innovate.The idea that comes to mind in a flash is actually based on enough knowledge.

The third is to ensure the fruits of the craftsmen's labor. According to the practice of later generations, it is to set up patent protection to solve the worries of the craftsmen, so that they will be less hidden.

Zhang Yifan decided to try it in Xiangshan County.However, the patent must be valid nationwide, or in other words, worldwide.This requires the consent of my father-in-law.

In addition, Zhu Biao's letter also asked a question about the distribution of grain fields to the public.Zhang Yifan estimated that this was what his father-in-law wanted to ask.

Zhu Biao asked in the letter, after all, Xiangshan County is just a remote place, there are no princes and ministers, so many things may be different if they are to be promoted to the world.

Just like in Xiangshan County, is it because the people who originally controlled it, such as Yuan Dianshi and his accomplices, are to be killed so that it can be promoted so easily, and there is no other way to do it?

From this question, Zhang Yifan sensed the meaning of his father-in-law raising the butcher's knife.

According to his understanding, if the law of public distribution of grain fields is really accepted by Zhu Yuanzhang, but those nobles like Marquis Yongjia will object, the father-in-law may also raise a butcher's knife to deal with those people in order to stabilize the country.

Zhang Yifan believes that his father-in-law is really capable of doing these things.

But as far as Zhang Yifan himself was concerned, he actually didn't want Zhu Yuanzhang to do this.

What is the most critical thing about Emperor Hongwu that will be criticized by later generations?
It’s definitely about killing the heroes!
Maybe some heroes deserve to die, but there are definitely some heroes who don't!
It's just a pity that they hindered the inheritance of the Zhu family dynasty.Therefore, they are going to die!
For most people, a stable and peaceful dynasty is definitely beneficial.

If Zhu Yuanzhang did not do that, it is possible that the Ming Dynasty would not have a history of more than 200 years. Maybe like other short-lived dynasties, once the founding emperor died, he might be rebelled, usurped, invaded by foreigners, etc.

If the heroes and their families are exchanged for a long-term peace, it will be beneficial to China, as it will not have to experience the Five Husties, the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, or the coexistence of the Southern and Northern Song Dynasties with Khitan and Xixia, etc.

However, since Zhang Yifan has traveled through time, he wants to change it so that China can maintain long-term peace and preserve these elites who founded the Ming Dynasty so that they can continue to contribute to the strength of China!

Therefore, he did not want the historical Hu Weiyong case to break out, nor did he want the Lan Yu case to break out, and he did not want so many people to die.

The public distribution of grain fields will indeed attract opposition from the landlord class. This is something you can think of with your toes.However, for Zhang Yifan, it is nothing more than a benefit. As long as there are greater benefits, it may not be impossible for them to give up their grain fields and support the distribution of grain fields to the public.

Therefore, Zhang Yifan thought about Zhu Biao's question for a long time before deciding to reply.

………………

At the end of February in the [-]th year of Hongwu's reign, there were three pedestrians on the official road leading to Guangzhou City. Two of them were official servants, and the other one was wearing shackles. It was obvious at a glance that he was an exiled prisoner.

When other pedestrians saw this scene, they couldn't help but stare at the prisoner a few times, not saying whether they recognized him or not, out of curiosity.I saw that the prisoner was tall and he looked like a powerful man.But at this time, he was feeling a little sluggish and faltering.

I don't know if it was intentional or not, but my hair, which had not been washed for a long time, was not tied up. Instead, it was spread loosely, just covering my face, making it difficult for people to see my face clearly.

Suddenly, there was a sound of horse hoofbeats on the official road, but it was a group of knights coming out from the direction of Guangzhou City, about five or six.

The man at the head was riding very fast. When he was still a little close to the prisoner, he dismounted from his horse and landed steadily. It was obvious that his riding skills were very good, which attracted the attention of passers-by.

But this man didn't care about anything else. He just stared at the prisoner and shouted: "Dad!"

The prisoner stood still and looked at the man in front of him through the gap in his hair, but said nothing.

The man knelt down and explained to the prisoner: "Shuai Lan, who succeeded my father, has strict military discipline, and the child cannot leave the military camp at all. It was not until today that Marshal Lan told the child that the emperor had given permission for the child to go north to serve, and he would set off today. I met dad on the road, so the boy came here."

Needless to say, this prisoner is Zhu Liangzu, the former Marquis of Yongjia.

At this time, when he heard his eldest son's words, he understood that it was not that his eldest son did not go to the capital to take care of others, but that he suffered revenge from Lan Yu, who deliberately refused to let his son out of the military camp and allowed himself to go all the way and suffered a lot.

In this regard, Zhu Liangzu actually does not hate Lan Yu.Because Lan Yu was originally a party of the emperor's relatives, so she was naturally with the son-in-law, so it was reasonable to treat her like this.

What chilled him was that the people he thought he was good friends with, especially the prime minister who used to give a lot of gifts, actually avoided him like snakes and scorpions.

As long as they spend some money to bribe these two officials, they don't even have to spend money to give instructions to the servants, and he doesn't have to walk such a long way in shackles and suffer so much!
I think back then, how high-spirited it was to lead troops in southern and northern wars, and to be ranked as a feudal lord; with just one word, a cloud of people responded; when the horsewhip pointed, they went through fire and water, and they were also scrambling to be the first.

But now...

Thinking of this, Zhu Liangzu sighed and finally said: "The Zhu family will rely on you from now on. From now on, you should follow my example. Don't meddle in other people's business and do your own thing."

Hearing this, Zhu Xian burst into tears when he saw his father like this: "Father, just wait, the boy will definitely earn a future to take the blame for father!"

After finishing speaking, he stood up, took out a wad of money from his arms, gave it to his father and said: "There are nearly one hundred dollars here. Dad will spend it along the way. After arriving in Xiangshan County, he can take care of the guards." Suffer less and wait for the good news about the baby!"

"Hehe, Xiangshan County is the territory of the son-in-law, so what's the use of having more money?" Zhu Liangzu laughed bitterly after hearing this, "If it falls into his hands, it won't make me feel good!"

After hearing this, Zhu Xian still advised: "The prince-in-law is actually very talkative. If he hadn't kept his promise and saved the child, maybe the child would have been captured by King Yan."

When Zhu Liangzu heard this, he shook his head, and then said with a bit of pride: "When I led the troops to break into his county office, I had already made a grudge and couldn't just settle it like this. However, if he wants revenge, he can come anyway. I was once a Marquis, conquering cities and territories, and how many people have I killed? Can I still be afraid of him?"

Seeing that his father did not listen to his advice, Zhu Xian was a little anxious and wanted to say more, but was stopped by Zhu Liangzu: "Don't worry about my affairs. Now go north and pass by my hometown to have a look. Don't worry about it because of me." I was bullied by others. In today’s world, I have seen it clearly. There is no help in times of need, they are all just icing on the cake, what use are they!”

At this point, he paused and then sternly ordered: "Leave all the money to the family, I don't need it!"

After hearing this, Zhu Xian knew that his father was being stubborn again, but as a son, he had no choice.

So, he had no choice but to take out a few Ming Dynasty treasure notes, stuff them into the two officials and said: "Thank you, brothers, take good care of my father. I will go to the capital to find you two later and reward you. I will do what I say, and I will never give up." Break your promise!”

There is another meaning to this. If he cannot take good care of his father, then when he finds them in the capital, it will not be a "reward" in the normal sense.

At this time, he still held the military position of commander, and his rank was already considered high in the Ming Dynasty army.

He was giving money and threatening. They were just two ordinary official servants. They didn't dare to respond. They quickly accepted the money and said good things.

"We have no choice but to do things according to the requirements above. Please also ask the military master Haihan!"

"Don't worry, Lord Jun. We admire Lord Marquis the most. Leave it to us along the way. He will definitely serve you well."

"..."

Zhu Liangzu seemed to be unable to listen any longer, and suddenly strode away, much faster than his previous staggering steps, and he didn't know where the strength came from.

When the two officials saw him, they quickly complained to Zhu Xian and chased after him.

Zhu Xian looked at his father's back. After a long while, he got on his horse and galloped away to the north.

These three people, Zhu Liangzu, can be said to be very conspicuous, attracting passers-by to watch.

When I entered Guangzhou City to rest, I was finally recognized.

"Isn't this the Marquis Yongjia? Come and see if this is the Marquis Yongjia?"

"It seems so. Yes, I took a look at it. How majestic was it at that time?"

"It really is Marquis Yongjia. You don't know that he led his troops into our Panyu County government office and beat up our county magistrate. Look, retribution has come, right? You deserve it!"

"Pooh!"

"Pooh!"

"..."

The news that Yongjia Marquis Zhu Liangzu was escorted quickly spread in Guangzhou.Many people came to watch and "received" him with saliva. Not only did Zhu Liangzu vomit all over him, but also two official officials were affected.

At the beginning, Zhu Liangzu was still very vicious, as if he wanted to eat people.However, at this time, he was just a tiger without claws and no one was afraid of him, which only made him salivate even more fiercely.

In the end, the three of them couldn't stand it anymore and left in embarrassment.

Originally, the most convenient and fastest way to get from Guangzhou City to Xiangshan County is by water, just down the Pearl River.

In the end, seeing that it was him, Marquis of Yongjia, he didn't even earn his money, so he refused to board.

In desperation, the three of them had to take the land route, passing through Panyu County to Xiangshan County.

As a result, the news that Marquis Yongjia was about to pass by had already spread in Panyu County, and Marquis Yongjia received the warmest "welcome".

When Zhu Liangzu arrived at the back, he no longer had any vicious intentions. He covered his face and ran away when he saw people.

I couldn't escape unless I ran away. The saliva on my body made me wet and wet, and it smelled extremely bad.

This made the two officials couldn't help complaining about him: "Say, Lord Marquis, why did you do all the things that offended people in the first place? Look at this?"

In response, Zhu Liangzu raised his head and replied: "I, Zhu Liangzu, have been doing what I have done all my life, so why do I need to explain it to others!"

As soon as he finished saying this, people from Panyu discovered him again and shouted loudly: "Come quickly, that Zhu Liangzu is hiding here, come quickly!"

Ever since, Zhu Liangzu, who did not need to explain to others, once again ran away with his head in his arms.

He didn't know that after hearing that he was crossing the border, Daotong, the magistrate of Panyu County, specially gave him a day off so that the government officials could have time to organize manpower to track him down.

Of course, if he really wanted to talk about it, he would not admit it. He would just drink to his heart's content in the back office.

With great difficulty, Zhu Liangzu and the others finally entered the Xiangshan realm.

Just as soon as he entered, Zhu Liangzu felt a little unfamiliar.

It's probably less than half a year since we left Guangdong. When did Xiangshan County become so lively?Also, this official road is special, it seems to be the legendary cement official road?
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(End of this chapter)