Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Once the princes have ambitions, they will inevitably threaten the central court of the Ming Dynasty.

This threat could not be made even to his own son. Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to ensure the stability of the position of his only heir, Zhu Biao, and not leave any threat to Zhu Biao.

This is Zhu Yuanzhang’s biggest principle now.

In order to secure Zhu Biao's throne, he didn't mind being a bad guy.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang fall into deep thought about what they said, they felt even happier.

At this moment Li Shanchang understood that his method had worked.

He immediately spoke again, "Grand Emperor, since the court gave the princes enough autonomy, the development of the vassal areas has indeed been getting better and better, but it feels to me, an old minister, that they are getting further and further away from our central court!"

"If the central court really orders the princes to send troops to destroy the Northern Yuan Dynasty, I doubt whether they will obey the central court's orders."

hiss--

When Li Shanchang said this, many officials at the scene gasped and looked at Li Shanchang in shock.

We are not fools. What Li Shanchang said undoubtedly means he is doubting the loyalty of the princes to the Ming Dynasty. If Zhu Yuanzhang believed Li Shanchang's words, even the entire Ming Dynasty would be in turmoil!
Isn't Li Shanchang afraid of offending the princes by saying this? !
Li Shanchang had long anticipated the puzzled and surprised looks from those around him. If he could offend the vassal king, his Huaixi Party would be able to take the initiative in conquering the Northern Yuan Dynasty. This deal was really too good to be true.

The vassal kings are indeed of noble status. If they were in the court, Li Shanchang would have some concerns, but these vassal kings have long gone to their own vassal states and have very little influence in the court. What is Li Shanchang afraid of? !

There may even be vassal kings coming to save him in the future!

So even if he was offended, Li Shanchang was not afraid at all.

Hearing Li Shanchang's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's face immediately darkened, and he said in a deep voice: "Li Shanchang, please continue!"

"Yes, the Great Emperor!"

Li Shanchang bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang, and when his face was facing downward, a smug smile appeared on his face.

Based on his understanding of Zhu Yuanzhang, he has achieved half of his goal at this moment. Now he just needs to add fuel to the fire. This time no one can stop him.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor, as far as I know, as the territories governed by the nine frontier princes expand, many more grassland people have moved into their fiefdoms. I'm not sure if there are any spies from the Northern Yuan Dynasty among them, but the princes' every move is definitely under the Northern Yuan Dynasty's surveillance!"

"It is estimated that as soon as we let the princes take action, the Northern Yuan people will get the news. Once the Northern Yuan people are prepared, they will want to completely destroy the Northern Yuan."

Li Shanchang did not continue speaking because he already knew that Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicion had been completely activated by him.

Zhu Biao saw Zhu Yuanzhang thinking silently. He also knew that Li Shanchang's words had influenced his father Zhu Yuanzhang. After thinking for a while, he said, "Father, what the Duke of Korea said does make some sense, but the vassal kings are the barrier of our Ming Dynasty. The vassal kings guarding the border is also the national policy of our Ming Dynasty. Their loyalty should not be doubted!"

"As for how to completely wipe out the Northern Yuan Dynasty, with so many ministers present today, everyone can brainstorm together. I believe that we can come up with a foolproof plan!"

Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang had some different ideas. Up to now, he had great trust in his brothers, the princes. He did not think that they would rebel against him. Moreover, he was already the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, so he had nothing to worry about!

Swish--

As Zhu Biao finished speaking, all the officials at the scene turned their eyes to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Now the decision-making power is in Zhu Yuanzhang's hands. If Zhu Yuanzhang wants to use the vassal kings, no one dares to stop him. If he wants to use the imperial army, no one can stop him either.

Humph.

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted in his heart. Everyone thought that he was influenced by Li Shanchang's words, but Zhu Yuanzhang's mind was as clear as a mirror. He knew Li Shanchang's purpose very well. If Li Shanchang wanted to influence his thoughts with just a few words, then wouldn't Zhu Yuanzhang's decades as emperor be in vain!

"Li Shanchang, what you said makes sense. These aspects do need to be considered."

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke slowly.

Hearing this, Li Shanchang was not happy in his heart, because Zhu Yuanzhang's words seemed to agree with what he said, but in fact he did not make any decision, which made his idea of ​​taking the lead in the expedition against the Northern Yuan Dynasty fail.

Ouyang Lun opened his eyes slightly, raised the corners of his mouth and glanced at Li Shanchang.

Li Shanchang, Li Shanchang, you have followed Zhu Yuanzhang for so long. You are definitely the first one to understand Zhu Yuanzhang best. But, don't forget that Zhu Yuanzhang also knows you, Li Shanchang, best!

Whatever you want to do, it's almost as if your purpose is written on your face.

If Zhu Yuanzhang was fooled, then he must have been senile and confused. However, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to be very cunning, so it would be difficult for him to be truly senile and confused even at his age. It was more likely that he would become more energetic as he got older.

Li Shanchang gritted his teeth and immediately bowed his hands and said, "Your Majesty, since we already know that there is something unusual happening in the Northern Yuan Dynasty, we should act quickly!"

"If the Northern Yuan Dynasty and the vassal kings collude, our Ming Dynasty will be in danger. Of course, this possibility is not high, but the central court must be on guard!"

Li Shanchang was really anxious.

Directly defining the frontier vassal kings as those who might be collaborating with the enemy is to directly exclude them from the sequence of this expedition against the Northern Yuan Dynasty. This is totally a rhetoric that is not even worth acting!
Not only Li Shanchang was anxious, but other members of the Huaixi Party were also excited.

Everyone knew that there were only two options before Zhu Yuanzhang. One was to let their Huaixi Party, a group of capable and warlike generals represented by Lan Yu, to deal with the Northern Yuan Dynasty. The other was to let the border vassal kings take action.

There is no doubt that it has now become a competition between the Huaixi Party and the vassal kings.

In fact, there were signs of competition between the Huaixi Party and the princes a long time ago, but it was overshadowed by the fight between the Huaixi Party and the Prince Consort Party. Moreover, most of the princes were in their fiefdoms, separated from the Huaixi Party, and there were rarely conflicts on weekdays. But when it came to this critical moment, the contradiction broke out.

In the past, the Huaixi Party really looked down upon the vassal kings. After all, in the eyes of the Huaixi Party, these vassal kings were all born with a better destiny, as they were the sons of Zhu Yuanzhang and therefore became vassal kings. However, when it came to fighting wars and governing the country, these vassal kings were no match for them at all.

However, with Ouyang Lun's education and guidance to these princes time and time again, the princes' abilities are also improving rapidly!
In particular, Prince of Yan Zhu Di first conquered Yunnan and then established many merits while guarding the border. Other princes also had more or less the ability to lead troops to fight. The military challenge posed by the prince group to the Huaixi Party military group became increasingly greater.

Li Shanchang had reason to believe that if Zhu Yuanzhang was asked to choose between the Huaixi Party and the vassal king, Zhu Yuanzhang would most likely choose the vassal king. After all, he was his son, and Zhu Yuanzhang had always believed that the men of the Zhu family should guard the country.

In the past, the princes were insignificant, but now, under the training of Ouyang Lun, the princes have gradually grown stronger and stronger, and the pressure on the Huaixi Party is increasing!

It’s Ouyang Lun again!
When Li Shanchang thought of this, he couldn't help but curse Ouyang Lun in his heart.

Although he was scolded, Li Shanchang did not stop thinking in his mind. It was precisely because he was facing competition from the vassal kings' group that Li Shanchang directly placed the vassal kings on the opposite side of destroying the Northern Yuan Dynasty. In this way, he could exclude the vassal kings' group!
Of course, Li Shanchang was taking great risks by doing this, but in order to help the Huaixi Party win, he was willing to take the risk.

Even if he had to face revenge from the princes' group, Li Shanchang would not be afraid!
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned at Li Shanchang's almost crazy words. He was naturally clear about Li Shanchang's purpose, but Zhu Yuanzhang also had to consider practical issues and weigh whether to use the vassal king or the Huaixi Party!

To save money and effort, it is natural to let the princes handle it, but the risk is somewhat high. In addition to what Li Shanchang just said, there is another very important reason, that is, if one of the princes wants to keep the enemy alive, then there is no way to completely eliminate the stubborn disease of the Northern Yuan Dynasty!
If they want to eradicate them completely, then there is no doubt that the Huaixi Party must be sent, or to be more precise, Lan Yu must be sent. After all, Lan Yu has a natural advantage in fighting against the Northern Yuan people!
As long as Lan Yu goes to war, there is a high probability that the Northern Yuan Dynasty will be completely defeated this time to prevent future troubles. Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang made his own decision.

At this moment, Ouyang Lun slowly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report!"

quiet!
The moment Ouyang Lun stood up, the entire Tai Chi Hall immediately fell silent.

Swish--

Everyone's eyes turned to Ouyang Lun.

Everyone's heart was in their throat. Everyone present was aware of Ouyang Lun's fighting ability. As long as Ouyang Lun got involved, the intensity would undoubtedly be raised to a whole new level!

And according to past records, as long as Ouyang Lun takes action, the final winner is usually Ouyang Lun!

In the end, the problem will be solved according to the solution given by Ouyang Lun.

Um! ?

Zhu Yuanzhang was also quite surprised. Generally speaking, as long as it did not involve Ouyang Lun's affairs, Ouyang Lun would not take the initiative to intervene. Today's situation was really like the sun rising from the west.

But it’s okay. After listening to Ouyang Lun’s opinion, maybe I can have a better idea of ​​how to deal with this matter.

"Well, Ouyang Lun, go ahead and tell me!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and motioned Ouyang Lun to continue.

"Your Majesty, I am unwilling to go to war against the Northern Yuan Dynasty, but I want to impeach someone today!"

Ouyang Lun spoke slowly.

"Impeach someone?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned again. He really didn't expect Ouyang Lun to do this to him.

Who to impeach?
Zhu Yuanzhang silently looked at Li Shanchang.

Swish--

At once, all the civil and military officials in the hall turned their eyes to Li Shanchang.

There is no need to think about it. The person Ouyang Lun is most likely to impeach is Li Shanchang.

Even Li Shanchang himself felt a pang in his heart and looked at Li Shanchang in confusion, wondering if Ouyang Lun really wanted to impeach him!
"Ouyang Lun, who are you going to impeach?"

Although he already had some guesses in his mind, Zhu Yuanzhang still asked specifically.

"The one I want to impeach is..." Ouyang Lun said as he slowly turned his head to look at Li Shanchang, then pointed his finger over, "It's Li Shanchang, the Duke of Korea!"

hiss!
As soon as Ouyang Lun said this, everyone at the scene was stunned. Although they had expected it, they were still shocked after hearing this from Ouyang Lun.

You know, although the Huaixi Party and the Prince Consort Party were constantly in dispute in the court, in the past it was always Li Shanchang and his subordinates who impeached Ouyang Lun, and Ouyang Lun never said that he would take the initiative to impeach Li Shanchang. Everyone was still quite confused at the beginning, but as time passed, everyone got used to it and thought that Ouyang Lun would never take the initiative to impeach Li Shanchang.

With such fixed thinking, when Ouyang Lun loudly said that he wanted to impeach Li Shanchang, everyone was extremely shocked.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang looked calm, he was actually very happy in his heart.

well!

Ouyang Lun, you finally took action!
The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang valued Ouyang Lun and adopted many of his policies was certainly because these policies were good, but another reason was that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to let Ouyang Lun and Li Shanchang compete with each other from the beginning!

But Ouyang Lun had a casual personality and was not interested in confrontation at all. In the several conflicts between him and Li Shanchang, it was Li Shanchang who took the initiative to attack, while Ouyang Lun was completely passive in the fight and finally launched a beautiful defensive counterattack.

Although there was party confrontation, the intensity was far from what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted.

Now that Ouyang Lun took the initiative to impeach, Zhu Yuanzhang saw hope for the competition between the Prince Consort Party and the Huaixi Party, so he was naturally very happy.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also somewhat displeased with Li Shanchang. In order to achieve his own goal, he actually described his sons as incompetent? Or possibly colluding with the Northern Yuan Dynasty?!

That’s our Zhu Yuanzhang’s son!

If you scold them and doubt them, isn't that the same as scolding us and doubting us? !

You have to let Ouyang Lun torture you.

"Oh!"

"Ouyang Lun, are you saying that you want to impeach the founding duke of the Ming Dynasty, the most outstanding civil official, Duke of Korea, Li Shanchang!!"

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke particularly loudly, as if he was worried that others might not be able to hear him clearly.

"Your Majesty! Yes!"

Ouyang Lun nodded.

"Be bold!"

"Duke of Korea Li Shanchang is a meritorious official of our Ming Dynasty. Although you are now the Prime Minister of the Cabinet and his superior, you are the younger one in terms of seniority. How can you impeach Duke of Korea Li Shanchang?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice.

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Li Shanchang, who was originally a little nervous, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

It turns out that the Emperor still values ​​me!

But before Li Shanchang could even catch his breath, Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again, and his next words left Li Shanchang dumbfounded.

"But since you dare to impeach me, you must have been certain of it. Then let us and the civil and military officials listen carefully!" (End of this chapter)