Chapter 289 Zhu Yuanzhang's Confidence! Eight Hundred Miles in a Hurry!

When Qiu Fu spoke, Zhu Neng touched him with his elbow.

Qiu Fu was stunned for a moment, then turned his head following Zhu Neng's gaze...

Lord Hanshan Prefecture Li Yi came with several Korean envoys, with smiles on his face, and held his hands, "Two generals, I don't know how we will act next."

Although he was a prominent prince in Goryeo.

But he didn't dare to put on airs in front of a commander of the Ming Dynasty Guard.

In particular, it is reported that the commander of Qiu Fuwei is also a general trusted by the emperor of China.

The soldiers and horses of the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty who traveled across the grassland and commanded thousands of miles were also under the command of this general.

Qiu Fu cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Mr. Fuyuan, I have sent someone to inform Dengzhou Prefecture. Dengzhou Prefecture will provide us with horses and vehicles..."

In addition, he also sent scouts to report to the court at high speed.

A country sent an envoy to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty.

Regardless of whether the court looked down on a small country like Goryeo, it had to be prepared in advance.

Li Zhu nodded with a smile and asked tentatively: "I heard that the soldiers and horses of the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty across the grassland came from the general's command..."

In fact, he mainly wanted to take the opportunity to inquire about Zhu Di, the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty.

It was the fourth prince of Ming Dynasty who caused Goryeo's current extremely passive situation.

It's just a matter of claiming vassal status and paying tribute.

Why didn't the prince kill Li Chenggui when he defeated him?

Did you think at that time that you could influence and control Goryeo through Li Chenggui’s Goryeo Li family?

"I don't know much, but I know a little bit. After all, he is the fourth prince of our country..." Qiu Fu said implicitly, let alone Li He, he was sworn in with the fourth prince.

Even His Majesty, they have to hide it.

If the fourth child really wants to fight for the heir apparent.

In the future, they will have to sacrifice their lives to accompany the gentleman.

How could it be exposed now.

…

Li Yi's face was full of shock.

The fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty, Yun Wen Yun Wu?

Are you always ranked first in class A in the scholar examination?

He knew how difficult the imperial examinations in the Central Plains were.

Because he had participated in the Central Plains imperial examination, but he had participated in the Yuan Dynasty imperial examination.

He studied in the Imperial Academy of the Yuan Dynasty, and then passed the imperial examination of the Yuan Dynasty and served in the Hanlin Academy of the Yuan Dynasty.

It was precisely this experience that became his beautiful resume. After returning to Korea, he was revered as the Confucian master of Korea.

The fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty not only led troops well in battles, but was also a scholar like him?

No, he is a first-class scholar?

It is currently unclear whether this first-class scholar is based on his true ability or because of his status as a prince.

"By the way, it is said that the Fourth Prince took part in the Juren Examination this autumn. Counting the time, by the time we arrive in Jinling, the results will be released."

Li Yi's eyes suddenly widened.

Suddenly I couldn't wait.

He held his hands with a smile and said: "I once studied in the Central Plains and participated in the imperial examinations of the Yuan Dynasty. I didn't expect that I would encounter such a grand event when I set foot in the Central Plains again. I can't wait."

…

Jinling.

Little did Zhu Di know that a Korean was thinking about him.

At this time, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty did not know that a group of Korean envoys were rushing to Jinling City.

Another morning ends.

Hundreds of officials filed out of Fengtian Palace, walking together in twos and threes.

"It has been two days since the Yushitai inspection, and no one has been arrested in these two days. All the remaining people at the Yushitai should have passed, right?"

"Zhu Silang's students will enter the palace today to supervise Zhongshu Province, right?"

"Yes, I saw that Prime Minister Hu moved a bunch of account books to the official office this morning."

…

Li Shanchang and Hu Weiyong were walking together and heard the discussion. He glanced at Hu Weiyong from the corner of his eye and said, "Are you ready? At this time, don't do stupid things like Tu Jie."

Zhu Silang borrowed the help of Hu Weiyong to kill Tujie.

What a great move to kill someone with a borrowed knife!

He couldn't help but secretly applaud for such skill.

This sap, let alone Hu Weiyong.

It would be difficult for him to feel calm if he was exposed to it.

Therefore, I am somewhat worried that Hu Weiyong will act irrationally out of anger.

Humiliation flashed across Hu Weiyong's calm face.

It's been two days since this sap, and he's still a little out of breath, but...

"Teacher, don't worry, I won't do anything like this to destroy the Great Wall." Hu Weiyong said this and did not want to mention the matter anymore. He changed the subject and asked: "Teacher, have you heard about the reason why Tu Jie betrayed him?"

Li Shanchang shook his head, "After the morning court that day, the Crown Prince went to the prison, and then Jiang 𤩽 went..."

They were all curious about what Zhu Silang did to Tu Jie.

Let Tu Jie betray Hu Weiyong in just one hour.

In the past few days, arrangements have been made for many of Tu Jie's former close colleagues to visit him in the imperial prison.

Ke Tujie was uncharacteristically tight-lipped.

He refused to disclose any rumors.

Anger surged in Hu Weiyong's eyes, "Emperor Zhu must have promised something to Tu Jie for Zhu Silang."

I can't find out.

Emperor Zhu is really kind to Zhu Silang now.

snort!

'That's good. When your two sons turn against each other, it will be even more difficult for you to make a decision. No matter which one you choose, it will make you feel pain in your bones! ’

In the ninth year of Hongwu.

Emperor Zhu could demote Zhu Silang to a commoner without hesitation because of Zhu Silang's words of fighting for the throne.

But now, Emperor Zhu loves Zhu Silang more and more, can it still be like that in the ninth year of Hongwu?

The emperor is also a human being.

When people make decisions, they are often bound by emotions.

In the ninth year of Hongwu, the status of Zhu Silang and the prince in Emperor Zhu's heart was so different that it would not be an exaggeration to say that they were as high as in heaven or on earth.

Is this still the case?

Emperor Zhu's various performances have already explained the problem.

…

Zhu Yuanzhang entered the imperial study and subconsciously glanced in the direction of the bookshelf on the left.

Seeing Mingxia standing next to the desk and Ma Xiuying sitting behind the desk, she smiled and said, "We knew you would definitely come to our study room today."

The children are coming into the palace.

It would be strange if Xiuying didn't come to take a look.

He walked to the royal desk and sat down, picked up a folding book, and while unfolding the folding book, he reminded: "You can only look at me from a distance outside the royal study room, and you are not allowed to meet."

Snapped!

Ma Xiuying threw the book on the desk in anger.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at them, smiled, and ordered, "Mingxia, when the monkey children arrive at Zhongshu Province, order the imperial kitchen to go to Zhongshu Province to deliver some snacks to the children."

Children, call him Master.

Also came to his base camp.

He managed things so beautifully at such a young age.

Although due to various reasons, we cannot meet now.

But as a master, he had to express his feelings no matter what.

Ma Xiuying had a smile on her face.

Mingxia was a good observer. Seeing Ma Xiuying smile, she responded with a smile, "I know, I know. I will go to the imperial dining room and keep an eye on it myself."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Mingxia and trotted away.

He lowered his head while reviewing the memorial and laughed and scolded, "The people around you are all turning against you, especially Mingxia, who is the most unscrupulous. She seems to have forgotten that the power to release her from the palace and assign her a husband is in our hands. …”

Mingxia is so close to the palace people.

The assigned marriage contract must be a loyal family that he can trust.

After all, Mingxia knows many secrets of the palace.

According to the traditions of past dynasties, such maids can only be kept in the palace for the rest of their lives and die of old age in the palace.

But Xiuying refused.

The former personal maid was betrothed to that bastard Mao Xiang.

Ma Xiuying looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with a smile, "Are you happy today?"

He actually took the initiative to mention something as trivial as Mingxia's marriage.

This wouldn't be the case if Jonghachi wasn't very happy.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, without raising his head, and said while reviewing: "Of course we are happy. On the day we ascended the throne and proclaimed ourselves emperor, I was never so relaxed and happy as this time..."

Ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor brings unlimited glory.

But who knows, he feels like walking on thin ice.

In his eighteenth generation, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't even have anyone who could read or write, yet in troubled times, he defeated all the princes who were better born than him.

Seize the world's artifact!

Climb high and look around.

But he found that even if he became an emperor, he could not compare with the emperors of previous dynasties.

The First Emperor Yingzheng was a vassal family that had been enfeoffed for hundreds of years.

Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, also had a wife clan.

The family of Song Taizu was not bad in itself, and the Zhao family had many talents.

…

And what about him?

Brothers and relatives have long since died of starvation and illness in the troubled times.

Xiuying herself came from a poor family and took shelter under her adoptive father.

The old brothers who conquered the world in the past had an instant change of mind at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty. Everyone stared at his eldest brother with only two words in their eyes: profit!

Everyone wants to get more benefits from him.

The distribution of benefits and the ensuing turbulence made him feel like walking on thin ice.

Unfortunately, he has no one to use and can only rely on these people.

A few years before the founding of the People's Republic of China, he seemed to have great glory on the surface, but he felt extremely uneasy in his heart, which he had never experienced before when he was conquering the world.

He knew very well that if he was not careful.

Poor distribution of interests will lead to the disintegration of Ming Dynasty. At that time, he will be truly alone, with no family members to help him!

It's different now.

His sons grew into adulthood.

The bastard fourth child amazed him even more.

He is a good leader in fighting and has excellent military tactics.

The scholar examination was unprecedentedly difficult, and he got first place in the first-class examination.

It would be better if we can compete for three out of ten in the Qiu Wei Examination.

Bidding for tax packages and rural village societies.

Two days ago, Hu Weiyong was unable to resist, so he suddenly slapped him with a sap!

Wenzhi, it seems, can also take on the responsibility.

Now, he is finally confident.

Even if someone rebels, he will not be like before, looking around but no one can help him.

He is no longer afraid of the half-hearted officials in the court.

The fourth child can take command and go on an expedition!

…

"Until today, our Zhu family, a small family, and everyone in the world, we are in charge, and we are truly confident!"

Ma Xiuying smiled, stood up and walked to the door of the imperial study room, looking in the direction of the six official offices...

…

Outside Mingyuan Building.

Several carriages were parked nearby.

The children looked eagerly at Zhu Di standing in front of them.

There was excitement on the little face, but more nervousness.

Today they will follow their master and mistress to the palace to inspect Zhongshu Province.

What the Zhongshu Province does was what the teacher's wife told them in the past two days.

Not to mention the palace.

One day, they also had the opportunity to go to the palace.

You have to supervise high-ranking officials like the prime minister!

It would be even better if I could see His Majesty the Emperor.

But... isn't it a little too greedy?

Zhu Di took in the children's nervousness, excitement, and apprehension, and laughed loudly: "Monkey children, the master and the master have benefited from you..."

"Mr. Zhu lied to the children like this, doesn't his conscience hurt?" As soon as Zhu Di opened his mouth, Jiang Jinzhong, who was standing far away from Xia Shimin, muttered sourly, "It's obvious that the children are taking advantage of him..."

He wants to go too.

But His Majesty did not invite him.

On the contrary, Mr. Zhu and Mr. Xu were originally the sons and daughters-in-law of the old Zhu family.

Deciding when to return to the palace is not a matter of raising one's feet.

His Majesty was still very presentable, so he gave the following instruction: Zhu Silang and Xu Daya are role models and have taught a group of good students...

In short, if the children behave well, Your Majesty and the Queen will summon Mr. Zhu and Mr. Xu.

Jiang Jinzhong obviously did not understand Zhu Yuanzhang's bitterness: now that he wanted the young couple to return to the palace twice, he could only use this excuse.

…

"Let's go!" Zhu Di waved his hand, and the children ran towards the carriage with smiles.

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun got on one of the carriages.

…

"Prince Yan's soldiers! Who is sitting in the carriage?"

"It's Zhu Xiucai's student, I saw it! Where are you going?"

"Looks like you're going to the palace?"

"Yes, I am going to the palace. It is said that I will be inspecting Zhongshu Province today."

"Is Zhu Xiucai in the carriage? I want to ask him if he is sure that he will take the first-class exam again."

…

When Tan Yuan and others drove the carriage from Gongyuan to Hongwu Avenue, they immediately attracted the attention of the people.

In the front carriage.

Xu Miaoyun held Xiao Yongming in her arms and listened carefully to discern the content of the discussions outside. Listening to the content of the discussions, it gradually became about Shiro Qiuwei's examination.

He smiled and said, "The people in Jinling are talking about whether you can get the first place in Class A again. Mr. Zhu, are you confident?"

Zhu Di smiled and glared.

Xu Miaoyun said deliberately: "Yong Ming, ask dad if you have confidence?"

Bba bah bah bah...

"Ah...Dad..."

The sudden sound made Zhu Di lower his head instantly, and Xu Miaoyun raised his head instantly...

Both of them stared eagerly at little Qihua, who was crawling on Zhu Di's arm and moving around.

Zhu Di raised his head and asked in surprise: "Did our little cotton-padded jacket just call me daddy?"

Xu Miaoyun looked at Zhu Di with surprise on his face, smiled and nodded.

After receiving the confirmation, Zhu Di immediately lowered his head and teased: "Call again, Qihua, call again..."

"Ah...Dad." This time, Xiao Qihua shouted more skillfully than last time.

Ha ha……

Zhu Di suddenly laughed heartily.

Xu Miaoyun smiled and hummed, "I take care of the two of them every day, and instead of calling them mother, I call them daddy first. This is so unfair."

It has been seven months since the two little guys were born.

It's not magical to be able to stumble around, learn to talk, and call daddy.

Zhu Di came closer and whispered with a smile, "Which child is called first does not depend on how much time he spends with his parents. It mainly depends on whether they hear the words father or mother more frequently. You must have done it in front of two children." The guy said: How about your father?"

Exposed!

Xu Miaoyun's face turned red instantly, she put her head on Zhu Di's shoulder and snickered.

indeed.

On weekdays, especially when Shiro accompanied Xiongying to Liaodong, during his absence, she missed Shiro and told the two little ones all about their father.

In addition, arrange a little bit of their father's "bad" character!

Unexpectedly, her longing would be exposed to Xiao Qihua.

Xiao Qihua and Xiao Yongming looked at their mother curiously with their big black eyes open...

…

The carriage came all the way to Hongwu Gate.

Under the watchful eyes of the imperial guards, we sailed into the imperial city.

The little guys raised the curtain out of curiosity and looked at...

Until several carriages stopped outside the Liubu Government Office.

"coming!"

"Zhu Shiro and his students are here!"

…

The officials who had been waiting for a long time came out one after another and watched from a distance.

When Zhu Di got out of the car, he warned: "You go to the imperial study room first. I will look for you after I send the children in."

After getting off the bus, watch the carriage leave.

He glanced at the six official offices and saw the direct or covert gaze, and greeted with a smile: "Children, get off the car."

When the children heard the sound, the older child got off first, and then helped the younger one get out of the car.

Quickly stand in front of Zhu Di.

Zhu Di nodded to Tan Yuan, and Tan Yuan took several brothers and drove the carriage out of the palace.

Zhu Di looked away, glanced at the children, and smiled: "Follow the master."

After saying that, he walked straight to Zhongshu Province.

"Zhu Xiucai."

"Zhu Xiucai."

…

All the officials said hello with forced smiles.

They don't want to become the second Tujie. People must be able to bend and stretch. At this time, they must not provoke Zhu Silang.

Zhu Di held his fists in return and led the children inside.

Waiting to arrive at the lobby of Zhongshu Provincial Government Office.

Then he saw Right Minister Wang Guangyang already waiting in the lobby.

There are dozens of tables lined up in the lobby.

On each table, in addition to account books and land deeds, there is also a piece of paper with the name of the corresponding official written on it.

But there is no name Hu Weiyong.

Wang Guangyang clasped his fists and said, "Zhu Xiucai, the official account books and land deeds that need to be inspected by Zhongshu Province are all here. We already know your inspection process. Everyone will handle government affairs while cooperating with the inspection. As for Xiang Hu, In the official room of Hu Xiang."

"Thank you, Prime Minister, and all the gentlemen, for supporting our inspection." Zhu Di clasped his fists in thanks.

Then he looked at the children, "Chunxiao and Dongxu, you and your master will go to Prime Minister Hu's office. Minfeng and Yuanji will check outside with your junior brothers and sisters."

"I understand, master."

The children responded.

Zhu Di and Wang Guangyang exchanged a few simple pleasantries, and then took Chunxiao and Dongxu to Hu Weiyong's official room.

As soon as Zhu Di left, officials and clerks from the Secretariat surrounded him instantly.

The children pursed their lips, obviously a little nervous.

However, under the leadership of several older children, they whispered a few words, then quietly and orderly divided into groups and sat down at tables.

One person used an abacus.

One person used a brush to calculate and was responsible for recording at the same time.

The officials came closer to look and whispered.

"It's really excellent! Obviously nervous and scared, but you can still stay calm."

"Is this the new math that Zhu Silang taught?"

"Take a good look. If it is more efficient than the accounting and statistics methods we use, it's best to learn it. The Secretariat is so busy every year!"

...

Wang Guangyang listened to his colleagues' discussions and looked at these children curiously.

He had to admit.

Zhu Silang and his wife really taught these children very well.

In the future, these children will definitely follow Zhu Silang.

No wonder Hu Weiyong was so worried.

Wang Guangyang looked towards Hu Weiyong's official room.

He happened to see Zhu Di knocking on the door and walking into the official room.

…

"Mr. Zhu, I've been waiting for you."

After Zhu Di entered the room, Hu Weiyong put down the memorial in his hand, stood up and walked out from behind the table with a smile.

He would not be so stupid as to plot against Zhu Silang while he was investigating him.

Zhu Di smiled and bowed, "Prime Minister Hu."

"Greetings, Lord Hu."

Chunxiao and Dongxu followed suit.

"Mr. Zhu, these are the two children who went to the Hanguo Mansion, right? These students of yours are all amazing, and their future achievements may be limitless!"

Hu Weiyong looked at Chunxiao with a smile.

This little girl forced the unlucky child of Geng Bingwen's family to retreat step by step.

She also slapped the powerful people in Zhuzi Lane in the face.

When checking and counting at Li's house, he felt the pulse of the eldest princess and found that she was pregnant.

She is really excellent!

However, these children are too closely tied to Zhu Silang.

Zhu Silang is in a good position, and their future is limitless.

One day, if the prince and Zhu Silang turn against each other, Zhu Silang will be in trouble, and these children will not have a good end.

"Prime Minister Hu, thank you for your compliment." Zhu Di said casually and looked at the big table in the middle of the official room.

The table was piled with account books and land deeds.

Over the years, Hu Weiyong has made a lot of money!

No wonder he didn't want to follow the example of others and put it in the lobby outside.

Hu Weiyong looked in the direction of Zhu Di's sight, and a flash of embarrassment passed by, 'What are you looking at? These are actually what your Zhu family should give me, Hu Weiyong! ’

After secretly complaining, Hu Weiyong no longer had the mood of pretending to be nice to Zhu Di, and forced a smile and said, "Mr. Zhu, shall we start?"

Zhu Di retracted his gaze, "Okay."

When Chunxiao and Dongxu looked at Zhu Di, they nodded, clenched their fists quietly, and sat down at the table.

The master was shocked.

They were also shocked.

There were many Korean Dukes yesterday.

But compared with this Hu, it was simply a small witch meeting a big witch!

How many farmers like their family, who were allocated good land at the founding of the country, were seized by this Hu Xiang?

There were good lands, but there was no rural village community, and the grain could only be sold at a low price.

When there was a shortage of food, wild vegetables could fill their stomachs.

How to live if they were replaced with sloping land and dry land?

…

“Prime Minister Hu.”

The voice at the door interrupted the thoughts of several people, and they looked in the direction of the voice…

An old nanny holding a food box stood outside the door and smiled: “The emperor and the queen asked the maid to send some snacks to Zhu Xiucai’s children.”

Hu Weiyong smiled and let the old nanny in.

There was a wave in his heart, and he glanced at Zhu Di, ‘Emperor Zhu is so good to these children, it is clear that he loves the whole family. ’

The old nanny was the same old nanny who had delivered the imperial meal to the Imperial Examination Hall before.

After placing snacks for Dongxu and Chunxiao, she touched the heads of the two little guys with love, and then came to Zhu Di, “Zhu Xiucai, the emperor and the queen summoned you.”

Zhu Di nodded.

After exchanging a few words with Hu Weiyong, and then explaining a few words to Chunxiao and Dongxu, he followed the old nanny and left.

After Zhu Di left, Hu Weiyong returned to his desk and observed Chunxiao and Dongxu while reviewing the memorials.

…

This day.

When it was getting dark.

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun took a group of little guys out of the palace.

At the same time, several large carts were added, which were loaded with large boxes.

…

After leaving the court, all the officials found their colleagues in the Secretariat to inquire about the news.

“How do you feel about observing Zhu Silang’s students up close?”

“More than just observing, I also talked to these children indirectly. They are very good. Although they have not yet finished learning the Four Books and Five Classics, they have learned them very well.”

“According to one of the children who accidentally let it slip, they will walk in the village every morning after five o’clock. Whose children in our family can do this?”

“We in the Secretariat have decided that after this incident, it is indeed very convenient to learn from Zhu Silang’s method of numerology.”

…

In the following days.

Each department was inspected one by one.

Although there is a precedent of the Censorate.

But there are always people who think they can get away with it.

Officials who were caught kept appearing.

The people of Jinling applauded.

"How many high-ranking officials has Zhu Xiucai arrested so far?"

"Eighteen!"

"There are four third-rank officials alone!"

……

At the beginning of another day, when there were only three days left according to the date of posting the notice, the streets gradually became lively. When the familiar people met, they greeted each other and did not ask if they had eaten or what they had eaten.

They discussed how many officials had been arrested.

"Get out of the way! Get out of the way! Eight hundred miles in a hurry! Eight hundred miles in a hurry!"

When the people looked at the scouts who were rushing past at lightning speed, they were suspicious and discussed.

In the palace.

From Zhu Yuanzhang to the civil and military officials, they were immediately shocked by the news brought back by the scouts.

"Eight hundred miles in a hurry in Liaodong, Goryeo sent envoys to pay tribute! Goryeo sent envoys to pay tribute!"

……

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