Follow Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the country

Chapter 92 Zhu Yuanzhang: The one who is truly diligent is Lao Zhang!

Zhu Yuanzhang felt quite disappointed because of this. He did not expect that these scribes and staff would abandon him so soon and climb high branches.

After Li Menggen saw Zhu Yuanzhang, he took the initiative to step forward and bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang: "General Manager!"

The sound of "general manager" made Zhu Yuanzhang even more stunned.

But Zhu Yuanzhang later returned the favor.

Ren Zhigong also clasped his fists at Zhu Yuanzhang and said with a smile:

"The commander-in-chief is waiting for the young master and wants to discuss with him the matter of becoming king."

"King?"

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help being shocked after hearing this, his face darkened, he hurriedly put aside the disappointment in his heart, and walked up the steps quickly.

After Zhu Yuanzhang left, Li Menggeng whispered to Ren Zhigong:
  "Didn't my old letter say that Marshal Guo has little knowledge and is eager for quick success?"

"Why, today I will know Guo Jingxiang, and what is his real intention to persuade him to wait for recruitment? It hurt me, and I almost lost my life. I had to change my story, and I didn't dare to dissuade him, Guo Zixing, to stop clearing his father-in-law and stop collecting luxury taxes."

"It's my fault, I really didn't have time to remind you, and it's also your fault, you came in too hasty!"

Ren Zhigong sighed helplessly and spoke.

Li Menggeng glanced at the many civil servants and staff who were waiting to see Guo Zixing, and said, "Isn't it because I am afraid that I will be late and let Zhang Cheng and Li Shanchang take the lead?"

"what!"

"These two people are not here. Are they so inactive?"

Li Mengeng was quite surprised.

"Zhang Cheng declined a long time ago. He is not as anxious as you guys show."

"As for Li Shanchang, he hasn't come at all. He is probably waiting for Guo Zixing to come to invite him."

Ren Zhigong said.

Li Menggeng nodded and said: "Let's not mention them. Now, why is Guo Zixing different from what you said in your previous letter?"

"That's because when Guo Zixing came to Chuzhou, he chatted with Zhu Yuanzhang alone for a long time!"

Ren Zhigong replied solemnly.

Li Menggeng was surprised after hearing this: "How long?"

"That's right!"

"However, I didn't expect that he, Zhu Yuanzhang, would actually come out to greet Guo Zixing, so that he, Zhu Yuanzhang, would make Guo Zixing feel more favorable to him, and the weight of his words in front of him would also increase greatly. I used to ruin my words for him." used!"

As he spoke, Ren Zhigong became a little frustrated and said, "It even caused Mr. Guo to lose his head because of this."

"This Zhu Yuanzhang is indeed not simple!"

"We all despised him!"

Li Menggeng also said something after hearing this.

"And this person must have greater ambitions. He should be seeking more than just a throne. Otherwise, he would not take the initiative to leave the city and invite Guo Zixing!"

Li Menggeng then spoke again.

Ren Zhigong nodded: "That's why he listened to Mr. Zhang's advice to clear his father-in-law's land, Ling Chi, a loyal minister, and confiscated my family's property and divided the land, right?"

Li Menggeng nodded: "Exactly, no matter what you say, this person cannot be kept!"

"I know!"

"It's just that we don't have a chance now. Although Guo Zixing is a small-minded person, he has always valued love and righteousness. He made friends with the world's heroes before he started the army, and he is also quite capable of understanding people!"

"What's more, Zhu Yuanzhang's move of retreating instead of advancing has greatly reduced Guo Zixing's suspicion of Zhu Yuanzhang. If we want to get rid of him, we have to find another way."

Ren Zhigong gritted his teeth when he said this: "When I think of this person sending us a letter saying that a traitor who colluded with Hu Yuan pretended to be our relative, and killed him to protect our reputation, and if I believe that I can't collude with Hu Yuan's traitor, I wish I could eat this person alive!"

"He is obviously pretending to be stupid and deliberately immature. Ren Qiande is really a relative of our clan!"

Li Menggeng nodded after hearing this.

Then, Li Menggeng comforted Ren Zhigong: "Don't worry, I think Guo Zixing is quite ambitious, so there is still something he can do."

“A lot of words make gold, but accumulation of words makes gold worth nothing.”

"Don't worry about him Guo Zixing, don't want to get rid of him Zhu Yuanzhang!"

"Besides, this mountain cannot accommodate two tigers. If Guo Zixing wants to be king, he must get rid of those who threaten his throne."

Li Menggeng laughed and said: "We are going to take advantage of Guo Zixing's desire to become king! I will prepare some auspicious things that are suitable for becoming king. When the time comes, you can take the opportunity to let him know these auspicious things!"

Ren Zhigong nodded: "This is a brilliant plan! Let Guo Zixing and the rest of the Guo family believe that they, the Guo family, are destined to be king!"

Li Menggeng said with a sinister smile: "Not only that, when the time comes, if the auspicious destiny of Guo is created, even Zhu Yuanzhang's own people will be easier to bribe!"

"You're right!"

Let's talk about Zhu Yuanzhang's place. When he came to see Guo Zixing, he first met Guo Tianxu and Guo Tianjue.

When Guo Tianxu, Guo Tianjue and others saw Zhu Yuanzhang, they did not treat him coldly. They still greeted Zhu Yuanzhang and said with a smile: "My father is inside."

After all, as people who have seen the world, Guo Zixing's sons will not directly express their conflicts openly. Even for the sake of their father's face, they have to live in harmony with Zhu Yuanzhang openly.

What's more, Zhu Yuanzhang has always been very respectful to the Guo family, and they don't have to show off to Zhu Yuanzhang openly.

Zhu Yuanzhang also smiled and said to the two of them: "I have something urgent to do today, Commander-in-Chief. Will I invite the two brothers to have a drink with you another day?"

Guo Tianxu and Guo Tianjue both smiled and nodded.

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang saw Guo Zixing: "Father, handsome!"

"Yuan Zhang is here!"

"It just so happens that my father wants to discuss with you the matter of becoming king, as well as the matter of conquering Mr. Pizhang."

"That Mr. Zhang said that you have a letter of appointment with him, and you can only talk about hiring him after you dismiss him."

Guo Zixing smiled and started talking after seeing Zhu Yuanzhang appear.

Zhu Yuanzhang was quite surprised after hearing this, and then smiled and said: "This Mr. Zhang is indeed different from others!"

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Commander Father, I will go to Mr. Zhang's place to talk to him, but I would like to ask Commander-in-Chief to postpone the matter of becoming king for a while?"

"Take a moment?"

Guo Zixing looked solemn after hearing this. Zhu Yuanzhang noticed the displeasure on Guo Zixing's face, but he gritted his teeth and said hurriedly:
  "Father, Commander-in-Chief Rong Zhen, becoming king at this time will make Chuzhou the target of public criticism, and will also become the target of the Yuan soldiers' encirclement and suppression!"

"Because for Yuan Ting bureaucrats, destroying a thief king will give them greater credit. Moreover, I'm afraid other rebels who want to be king will no longer tolerate our existence!"

"You are so afraid of Yuan Bing, why would you rebel?!"

Guo Zixing suddenly asked Zhu Yuanzhang sternly.

Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly raised his hands and said: "Father, Marshal, Yuanzhang is not afraid, Yuanzhang is thinking about Father's great cause for a long time!"

Guo Zixing looked calmer when he heard the words "great cause for a long time".

This is also the reason why Guo Zixing became a hero of the rebel army. At least, he is not a headstrong person. He can also distinguish the pros and cons of other people's suggestions and is not so confused.

And Zhu Yuanzhang said here again: "As Mr. Zhang said, at this time we should build high walls, accumulate grain widely, and slowly become king."

"Build strong, accumulate food, and become king slowly."

Guo Zixing muttered and asked, "You mean, now that we are not strong enough, it is not appropriate for us to be king?"

"Yes, handsome father!"

Zhu Yuanzhang replied.

Guo Zixing pondered for a moment.

After a while, Guo Zixing said: "This Mr. Zhang is different from others, and his views are different from others, although he is not so respectful."

"Father! Maybe it's not that Mr. Zhang is better, but that Mr. Zhang treats us more sincerely!"

Zhu Yuanzhang reminded Guo Zixing at this time.

When Guo Zixing heard what Zhu Yuanzhang said, he felt quite enlightened and couldn't help but nodded: "That makes sense! That guy named Li is still dishonest!"

talking.

Guo Zixing smiled at Zhu Yuanzhang and said: "It's you Yuanzhang after all. I saw you right. You have some ability in recognizing people, better than my biological sons!"

"Father is so handsome!"

"When it comes to people, who can be as handsome as your father?"

Zhu Yuanzhang replied.

Guo Zixing was very pleased with what he heard and said: "Go down and talk to Mr. Zhang first. Regarding the matter of becoming king, my father will listen to Mr. Zhang. I won't become king for the time being. Let's go and see you practicing in Chuzhou first." soldiers and horses."

"Yes, handsome father!"

Zhu Yuanzhang came to see Zhang Cheng next.

And when he thought that Zhang Cheng did not directly agree to Guo Zixing's solicitation and enter Guo Zixing's trap, but instead asked Guo Zixing to ask him, Zhu Yuanzhang felt inexplicably happy.

He deliberately told Guo Zixing that Zhang Cheng was very talented.

Because Zhu Yuanzhang knew that Zhang Cheng's talents could not be concealed.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that he might as well tell Guo Zixing everything. This would not only make Guo Zixing doubt him, but also see whether Guo Zixing would be eager to steal the people around him. It would also prevent Zhang Cheng from being dissatisfied with him. I didn't confirm Guo Zixing in front of him, and I could test whether Zhang Cheng was someone who wanted to climb a high branch when he saw it.

In short.

Kill four birds with one stone.

After most of his family members starved to death and he was forced to go to Huangjue Temple, Zhu Yuanzhang had to develop the habit of observing people's words and emotions and testing others to understand them in order to survive.

He always instinctively wants to know the truest side of a person.

No matter it is someone who is higher than him or someone who is lower than him.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang also wanted to know more about Zhang Cheng.

What's more, truly understanding a person is the prerequisite for successfully dealing with and controlling that person.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang did not know this truth, his experience told him that he needed to figure out everyone at all times.

However, Zhang Cheng did not rush to surrender to Guo Zixing, which made Zhu Yuanzhang instinctively think more highly of Zhang Cheng, and even felt a little moved and guilty.

What was touching was that Zhang Cheng did not abandon him immediately like Li Menggeng and others.

What makes him feel guilty is that when he went out to meet Guo Zixing in the city, he didn't even tell Zhang Cheng or discuss it with him. He seemed to be forcing Zhang Cheng to accept that he wanted to leave Chuzhou City to Guo Zixing.

But it stands to reason that Zhang Cheng made great contributions to the defeat of Chuzhou City, and Zhang Cheng also made great contributions to the prosperity of Chuzhou City. In addition, Zhang Cheng was also his first aide.

Therefore, when Zhu Yuanzhang surrendered Chuzhou City, he should not even hide it from Zhang Cheng, and not discuss it with Zhang Cheng. This more or less does mean that he does not respect his advisers, and it also means that he is arbitrary.

Even if Zhang Cheng defected to Guo Zixing because of this, Zhu Yuanzhang had no reason to complain.

Because Zhang Cheng can completely say that Zhu Yuanzhang was not a wise master, was not cautious in his dealings, and was rude to his officials.

Therefore, how could Zhu Yuanzhang not feel guilty?

But Zhu Yuanzhang is such a decisive person. Once he makes up his mind on an idea, he will do it decisively without worrying too much.

Only now after the incident, Zhu Yuanzhang feels a little guilty.

However, because of this, Zhu Yuanzhang actually did not resent Li Menggeng and others for seeking refuge with Guo Zixing, but was just a little disappointed.

Therefore, historically, after Li Menggeng switched to Guo Zixing, he still reused Li Menggeng later.

In addition, in history, when Guo Zixing wanted to recruit Li Shanchang, Zhu Yuanzhang did not stop him, and even thought it was reasonable.

But in any case, Zhu Yuanzhang was touched that Zhang Cheng did not directly switch to Guo Zixing, and he felt even more guilty.

Therefore, when Zhu Yuanzhang found out that Zhang Cheng was at Zhizhou Yamen, and when he came to Zhizhou Yamen, he was a little afraid to see Zhang Cheng.

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw that Zhang Cheng was still writing documents seriously, he became even more embarrassed and hesitated outside the door for a long time.

After a while.

Zhu Yuanzhang gritted his teeth and walked in, deliberately criticizing:

"What's going on with everyone? It's so early in the morning. Everyone is lazy. Mr. Zhang is the only one who came to work early. Where did everyone else go?!"

"Usually, we see that they are quite diligent, but are they just pretending to be affectionate?!"

"Brothers Shanchang and Guoyong are like this!"

After Zhu Yuanzhang said this, he smiled and said to Zhang Cheng: "Really, Mr. Zhang is just diligent in his work. No matter how big the change is, he will not abandon his official duties!"

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