Ming Dynasty: The poisonous imperial teacher, Zhu Yuanzhang advised me to be kind

Chapter 18 Hu Weiyong and Yang Xian were shocked. Chu Nan became a third-rank official? Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to use him?

The ministers were all shocked.

"Who is this Chu Nan? How could His Majesty notice him when he didn't come?"

"I remember now. Isn't he the kid who ate and drank for free in the Censorate? The one who became a fourth-rank official at the age of nineteen?"

"Him? Hasn't he been dismissed yet? Could it be that His Majesty has noticed him this time and wants to dismiss him? After all, the Crown Prince has transferred so many positions this time."

"Great, I've been annoyed with this kid for a long time. He's only 19 years old and a fourth-rank official. Why?"

These discussions naturally reached the ears of Hu Weiyong and Yang Xian.

Then they both suddenly recalled that it was the fourth-rank official who had relied on connections to get promoted last time who was going to be in trouble, and that had little to do with them.

"Hu, hu." At this moment, a rapid breathing sound was heard from the crowd, and then Chu Nan appeared among the ministers, found his seat, and stood up.

Yes, he was late.

But it was not because he was lazy, but because he had to draw a very important map last night, so he forgot about today's affairs and slept late.

That's why he got up late today, and if the maid hadn't called him, he would probably have slept until noon.

So after realizing that he had made a mistake, he came here immediately. One still has to be cautious in the Ming Dynasty.

"Father, Chu Nan is here." When Zhu Biao saw Chu Nan coming, he reported to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Hmm?" Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Chu Nan directly after hearing Zhu Biao's words.

"You're good enough to come later than me?"

Hahaha!
When they heard Zhu Yuanzhang's rebuke, many ministers who were jealous of Chu Nan's promotion were happy.

You are so brave, you dare to arrive later than the emperor? This is a crime of disrespect!

In the past, those who came late would either receive a salary or be punished with a beating or even be stripped of their official position. Let's see how you will be punished today!
"Heh." Hu Weiyong and Yang Xian originally thought that Zhu Yuanzhang cared about Chu Nan and wanted to promote him.

Now that they saw that Chu Nan seemed to have no ambition and no ability, and even dared to be late for this matter, they were no longer worried. He posed no threat to them at all.

Moreover, it seems that Chu Nan is going to be punished and his career may be over.

"Let him come earlier next time." But just when everyone thought Chu Nan was going to be punished, Zhu Yuanzhang gave him a calm reminder.

Punishment? Chu Nan's vicious plan was unparalleled, and even Liu Bowen was shocked. He was too busy using such an outstanding talent, so how could he punish him?

If there is to be punishment, it should be those officials like you who are two-faced.

"What, no punishment?" Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang did not punish him at all, the officials who were expecting Chu Nan to be punished were stunned.

What's going on? Wasn't Chu Nan late? In the past, they would be punished, but why wasn't Chu Nan punished? How could he just give such a warning?
And didn't His Majesty notice anything? Chu Nan has no ability and is still a fourth-rank official. How did he get promoted? Doesn't His Majesty hate people who use backdoors the most?

I've jerked off so many people recently, why haven't I jerked him off yet?

This time, even Hu Weiyong and Yang Xian were shocked. They looked at Chu Nan and wondered why Zhu Yuanzhang acted out of character today. Why didn't he punish Chu... Wait a minute!
But when they looked at Chu Nan, they realized something was wrong, because wasn't Chu Nan a fourth-rank official? The embroidery on the robes of fourth-rank civil officials should be clouds and geese.

But now, there was clearly a peacock embroidered on Chu Nan's robe! And this peacock was only embroidered on officials of the third rank of the civil service!
"What's going on?" Hu Weiyong and Yang Xian were both surprised.

Wasn't Chu Nan a seventh-rank official ten days ago? He suddenly became a fourth-rank official, and now a third-rank official?

Isn’t this promotion speed too terrifying?
How many years have they worked, and they are only second-rank officials? Wouldn't it be long before they are surpassed?

Could it be that Chu Nan was not an incompetent person, and Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to use him? What was the reason for using him?

"Your Majesty!" But just as they were shocked, a soldier came quickly to report. "General Lan Yu's army has returned triumphantly!"

"Coming?" Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed. He finally came.

At this moment, the ministers stopped being shocked by Chu Nan and turned their attention to Lan Yu's army.

It was indeed as the soldiers said, a few hundred steps ahead, a cloud of dust soon rose up and yellow sand filled the air.

At the same time, there were the sounds of horses neighing and hooves, and Lan Yu's general flag was raised high, appearing in everyone's sight.

"Great!" Zhu Yuanzhang was immediately delighted when he saw it, and spoke to the ministers around him.

"Look everyone, there are really many young talents in my Ming Dynasty! For example, Lan Yu, the enemy army had 5,000 people, and I gave him 10,000 people, but who would have thought that in just a few days, he defeated the enemy army!"

"How many of you have this ability? You should learn from Lan Yu! There are many people in history who are both civil and military."

"Yes, yes, we should learn." The civil servants were not fools. Zhu Yuanzhang's derogatory intention was too obvious, so they all nodded obediently.

But they were all unhappy. There were many people in history who were both civil and military, but didn't Lan Yu only know how to fight? If he was asked to do the work of a civil servant, would he be able to do it?

"Hua Hua Hua!" At this time, with the sound of the orderly army marching, Lan Yu's army was getting closer and closer to Zhu Yuanzhang.

From a distance, everyone was wearing neat armor and holding clear flags, exuding a murderous aura.

"Good!" When he saw these soldiers, Zhu Yuanzhang's face became even happier.

He looked at the ministers around him and said, "Look at Lan Yu. He is not only good at fighting, but also good at commanding the army. Look at the soldiers under him. They are all energetic and majestic. They are truly the tiger and wolf army of our Ming Dynasty."

"Lan Yu's contributions are too great, but his official position is too low. I must reward him. Many people, though their contributions are not as great as Lan Yu's, hold high official positions."

"Yes, yes, yes." After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, all the civil officials present nodded.

"Your Majesty is right. General Lan Yu should be rewarded greatly!"

But how could they not know in their hearts that Zhu Yuanzhang was talking about them, but they were not convinced. If they were not governing the country and providing logistics, could Lan Yu fight well?

However, in the face of such obvious suppression, they could only bear the pain and agree with Zhu Yuanzhang.

Okay, okay, you are right!
"Huh?" But when Chu Nan heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words, he felt strange.

Zhu Yuanzhang said that his contribution was not great but his official position was not low. Was he talking about him?

But Chu Nan soon figured it out. Zhu Yuanzhang was probably not talking about him, but was suppressing the civil service group.

He was well-versed in history, so he knew that in the early Ming Dynasty, not only was the country surrounded by powerful enemies from outside, but it also faced internal conflicts such as resistance from the people, economic backwardness, and natural disasters.

Even in the court, there were many contradictions, with numerous factions, civil officials colluding to engage in corruption, and arrogant and powerful generals acting domineeringly.

So he immediately understood that Zhu Yuanzhang was taking advantage of Lan Yu's triumphant return to suppress these civil servants, which was a good idea.

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw these civil servants, who were trying to suppress their disgust and follow his words, he also laughed.

You bunch of civil servants are usually so arrogant. Look, if I don’t lend you military generals today, I will severely weaken you!
Look at my subordinate Lan Yu, how obedient he is... huh? ?
But just when Zhu Yuanzhang was feeling proud of his plan and praising Lan Yu in his heart, he suddenly realized something was wrong.

Because the army led by Lan Yu had stopped five hundred steps away from Zhu Yuanzhang.

But Lan Yu himself had a calm expression on his face, and then he rode over on his horse, getting closer and closer to Zhu Yuanzhang, with no intention of getting off the horse at all. Zhu Yuanzhang was standing at the moment.

(End of this chapter)