Ming Dynasty: Every day, Zhu Yuanzhang is in trouble

In the Jiangxi Provincial Government Office, after Governor Liu Lian read out the imperial edict written in plain language, there was a sudden silence.

Zhang Tianshi, the Heavenly Master of Mount Longhu, looked even paler.

The whole person felt like he had been hit hard!
For a moment, I was speechless.

Stimulate!

It's so exciting!
This imperial edict was something he had never expected.

But at the same time, it also made him terrified!
This imperial edict, written in plain language, is truly shocking to people.

Especially at the end of the imperial edict, it said to ask Taoist Master how many soldiers he had.

Such words made him even more shocked.

Zhu Yuanzhang showed that he was not afraid of the Longhu Mountain Taoists at all!

It's ready, let them cause trouble here in Taoism, or even prepare for rebellion!
Anyone who disobeys will be killed!
This is really horrible!

This result was something he had never imagined before!
Before this, he always felt that the Taoists had a superior status.

It is far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Even Zhu Yuanzhang would never dare to act rashly.

They can provide 10% of the land and population here.

This was already a huge honor for Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely keep it well.

Everyone was happy.

There is no possibility of any more trouble.

Zhu Yuanzhang was just a cowherd, but he cared a lot about all these supernatural things.

I don't dare to do anything real about this matter.

Moreover, this one percent is really not a small amount!

If it really doesn't work, 20% is also fine.

However, who would have thought that Liu Lian would actually come up with such an imperial edict.

It made him feel so absurd and speechless.

At the same time, I also felt some fear.

He thought of Emperor Wuzong's destruction of Buddhism!

Think about how Zhu Yuanzhang killed corrupt officials without mercy before.

I couldn't help but feel nervous in my heart.

It seems very uncomfortable, even terrifying!
Could it be that... I will also face such a cruel blow here in the Taoist sect?

Become like this?

Zhu Yuanzhang felt more and more uncertain.

Not long ago, Zhang Tianshi was full of energy and felt that he was fully qualified to sit down and negotiate.

The governor and the emperor had a say in this matter.

At this moment, I no longer thought that way.

Many ideas have undergone a huge change.

I feel that before this, I was too simple-minded and stupid in thinking about many things.

Just when he was feeling so depressed and thinking with mixed feelings.

Liu Lian had already closed the imperial edict.

After waiting for a while, I saw that he was still there, his expression changing constantly, looking extremely excited.

Just urge him out loud.

"Tianshi, please accept my order."

When Zhang Tianshi heard Liu Lian's words, he couldn't help but tremble slightly.

It was like waking up from a dream, and feeling a little confused.

Then he looked at the imperial edict in Liu Lian's hand.

For a moment, I felt that the thing was like an extremely hot potato.

It is enough to change one's own Taoist destiny.

It was like seeing something extremely terrifying.

He really wanted to not take it, or to take it, throw it on the ground, and tear it into pieces.

This is a mess!

However, these extremely intense thoughts only existed in my mind for a while.

He didn't actually do that in the end.

Instead, he reached out and took the thing.

He said he accepted the order.

However, the voice sounded extremely dry.

Where is the previous style?
"Master Zhang, once you receive the order, you must obey it.

If you fail to obey an order, the crime is even greater.

Zhang Tianshi is a smart man. He must be very clear about these things.

You don't need me to remind you, right?"

Liu Lian looked at him and Zhang Tianshi spoke.

Looking at this Zhang Tianshi, who was rude at first but respectful later, Liu Lian was in a very good mood.

I have more respect for Your Majesty.

Who else could be like His Majesty, who could scare the Heavenly Master of Mount Longhu into this state with just one imperial edict?

Speaking of which, after coming here and doing some things.

I saw the true faces of many people in the local area.

Compared with before, Liu Lian has become much tougher.

He no longer looks like a loyal and honest gentleman.

This is because he has a new understanding of many things.

I know that it is impossible to solve the problem by relying solely on benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness, and the words of saints.

Ultimately, it all comes down to strength.

Some people cannot be educated.

We can only let him taste the law and the power of the Ming army.

They will become honest and more obedient.

Know what to say and what to do.

"I...I obey your order."

Zhang Tianshi said this in a dry voice.

He stood up holding the imperial edict.

The whole person was devastated.

There is no longer the same high spirits as before.

"Master Zhang, shall we go in and talk?"

Liu Lian looked at Zhang Tianshi and said with a smile.

The expression on his face seemed kind.

Zhang Tianshi nodded after a moment without saying anything more.

Follow Liu Lian in.

Looks distracted.

“Tianshi, I know it’s not easy for you to sit in this position.

Many people below have set you up.

I'll tell you this clearly.

Your Majesty is very determined.

This matter must be carried forward.

Moreover, it is implemented without any discount.

No one has any face in this matter.

Whoever embarrasses His Majesty in this matter, His Majesty will make him embarrass himself!
The Heavenly Master only needs to act according to your Majesty's will.

So, Longhu Mountain is still Longhu Mountain, and Tianshi is still Tianshi.

I hope that after Zhang Tianshi returns, he will have a good talk with his subordinates.

Don't let them take things too far.

No one can do this.

Cooperate with the government and survey the land!

Your Majesty really doesn't want to make things too ugly."

……

Zhang Tianshi said goodbye to Liu Lian.

He came with high spirits and left with dejected dejection.

I no longer thought about things like being impolite or not respectful enough to him.

At this time, all I was thinking about was how to get through the crisis.

What to do next.

The emperor's appetite this time was really too big! Thinking about the large number of people under him, he felt a little overwhelmed.

Extremely uncomfortable.

For a moment, I didn't know how to tell my subordinates about this news...

Liu Lian watched Zhang Tianshi leave.

Then, he went back to handle government affairs.

Although he was sure that after this imperial edict was issued, Zhang Tianshi would most likely kneel.

I dare not say anything more, just cooperate obediently at the designated time.

However, some preparations must be made...

This matter is extremely serious.

We must make thorough preparations!

Even though he knew clearly that after His Majesty's decree was issued.

These people, in all likelihood, would not dare to do anything else.

However, we still need to be prepared to prevent these people from doing something desperate!
There is no room for any mistakes in this matter!
However, looking at the attitude of Zhang Tianshi of Longhu Mountain today, he must have been frightened by His Majesty's imperial edict.

He said it so bluntly.

I think this guy knows how things are done.

No more unnecessary mistakes will be made.

……

Many people in Longhu Mountain did not leave.

They are still in Longhu Mountain, waiting for their master to return.

At this time, they were not in a good mood.

It's not about them. They have already received the imperial edict issued by Zhu Yuanzhang and know what is going on.

Rather, they were still feeling bad for the 10% profit or even 20% of the land that they had negotiated for.

If possible, they would not want to take even a little bit of anything out.

These are their money.

They got it by their own ability.

It would really be painful to let them take it out again.

However, there were also some people who felt slightly relieved.

I always feel that this matter has come to an end.

They don't have to worry too much.

Zhu Yuanzhang, this bastard, will definitely quit while he is ahead.

I won't do anything excessive anymore.

He knew very well what kind of person Zhu Yuanzhang was.

They are more aware of how powerful their Taoist sect is.

I feel that even the emperor would have to give him some respect and give him some edge!
While they were thinking this, Zhang Tianshi quickly returned with his men.

After receiving this news, all the Taoists waiting here couldn't help but go out to greet them with joy.

Everyone wants to get the news as soon as possible to see if they can solve the problem as soon as they get a piece of the land.

Although many people believed that the emperor would give them face, they had strong confidence that the matter would be resolved well.

But, having confidence is having confidence.

After all, I still feel a little unsure.

While thinking this, he soon met Master Zhang Tianshi.

I saw Zhang Tianshi sitting there with a gloomy face.

Many people couldn't help but feel a pang in their hearts.

Regarding this matter...I'm afraid the communication may not be very good.

"Could it be...could it be that 10% of the profit is not enough, and Liu Lian has such a big appetite that he wants to take 20% of the profit?"

Someone looked at Zhang Tianshi and asked.

This was the worst case scenario they could imagine.

Some people are talking about Liu Lian, which is really embarrassing for Liu Bowen and Confucianism!

I couldn't help but scold the emperor for being heartless.

But there are also some people who are not very strong-willed and are a little timid.

I couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Twenty percent is twenty percent, although this twenty percent is much more than what they thought before they left.

However, this matter finally had a relatively good result.

Even if the losses are greater, it doesn't matter.

As long as we can get away with this matter, it will be fine.

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang doesn't seem to be an easy-to-talk-to person.

They can fully accept this result.

However, when everyone was thinking this, Zhang Tianshi shook his head and said something that made them feel so shocked that the sky was about to fall.

"Everyone, when you go back, keep your people in check and fully cooperate with the government in measuring the land.

Just do what you have to do. Don't be vague about this matter, and don't take any chances!"

After hearing what Zhang Tianshi said, everyone present was stunned.

Fell into a dead silence.

what's the situation?
what is happening?
This is what the Master should say.

Is the Taoist priest drunk and hasn’t woken up yet at night?
Why are you talking nonsense here?
What does it mean to fully cooperate with the government in measuring land?

What is this situation?
Could it be that the Heavenly Master doesn’t know?

This is a complete blow to their Taoist sect, it's like beating a drum and sucking their marrow!

That's absolute, no mercy at all.

Something big is definitely going to happen.

If they really follow the government's standards, the power of their Taoist sect will be severely hit.

What did the Heavenly Master experience when he came down the mountain this time?
What did you talk about with Liu Lian?
He clearly went there to gain benefits for his own sect.

How come it has become like this now?
Everyone was shocked.

After the deathly silence, countless people immediately started to make noise.

It was like countless flies in a manure pit were startled!
"Master, what's going on?

How could you agree to such a condition?"

"Master, if this is true, our sect is finished!"

Countless people began to speak to Zhang Tianshi here with deep sorrow.

Master Zhang Tian looked at the reactions of the crowd and was not surprised at all.

He handed the emperor's edict to the Taoist priest who was closest to him and was the most respected.

Let him watch.

The Taoist took it, opened it, glanced at it, and then his expression changed drastically.

Finally, he showed the imperial edict to the people around him.

There was silence for a moment, and no one spoke.

But there is an extremely depressing atmosphere accumulating here.

"See? It's not that I don't want to fight for it.

But the emperor didn't give me any chance at all.

The imperial edict has made it very clear, what can we do?
Could it be that you really have to bear it till death?"

Hearing him say this, everyone looked at each other in confusion.

Someone gritted his teeth and said, "Even if you insist on not doing it, what can you do?
The emperor is unkind and he is forcing us!
He made the mistake first, so he shouldn't blame us for not obeying his orders.

If he doesn't give us face, then we don't have to give him face!

Do you really think that he, the emperor, has such a great reputation?!"

Hearing him say this, many people around him immediately agreed.

At this moment, Zhang Tianshi slammed the table and said:

"Listen to me!

We must obey the emperor on this matter!

If you can't twist the thigh with your arm, just do as the emperor says.

Why did Confucianism flourish?
It was because Dong Zhongshu catered to Emperor Wu of Han and promoted the idea of ​​great unification.
The present emperor is ruthless and will seize the world in a hurry.

Tough character.

Now that things have come to this, there's no need for us to confront him any further.

Otherwise, we will definitely be the ones who suffer!
Everyone, please give up all your money and material possessions first.

Need to look further back.

Think long term! "

After I finished speaking, I saw someone else wanted to say something.

At that moment, he raised his voice and said, "Whoever disobeys my orders will be expelled from Longhu Mountain!"

(End of this chapter)