Chapter 316 People’s Voice: Zhu Silang to Be the Prime Minister!

Outside the gate of Duke Wei's mansion.

The scholars stood in the front, followed by the common people, blocking the gate of Xu's mansion.

If there were no scholars leading the way, the common people would not dare to come to Zhuzi Lane to ask for confirmation outside the Duke Wei's mansion.

The housekeeper and servants of Xu's mansion stood on the steps, their faces full of pride.

Everyone knew that the scholars and the common people came to ask for confirmation whether the son-in-law was Zhu Silang who had just been selected as the top scholar.

The housekeeper stood out with a proud face, bowed respectfully to the people below the steps, and then shouted loudly: "Everyone, this is the Duke Wei's mansion, please don't crowd."

"We just want to know, is Zhu the top scholar the Prince of Yan?"

"Yes, please tell me, housekeeper."

...

The common people shouted.

A scholar stood up and bowed to the housekeeper, "We are candidates of the same year as Zhu Zhuangyuan, and we just want to verify whether the Prince of Yan is the champion Zhu Silang. If the Prince of Yan can come out and talk to us, we will be grateful."

The housekeeper was embarrassed.

Turning his head, he whispered: "I will go to find the son-in-law, you stay here and watch, don't be bossy..."

The scholars and the people are all here for the son-in-law.

And their every move not only represents the Xu family, but also the son-in-law, so they must not embarrass the son-in-law.

The servants nodded one after another.

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Xu Mansion Guest Hall.

Xu Da went to court.

At this moment, there were only a group of children in the house.

Zhu Di and others gathered in the guest hall.

"Brother-in-law, why don't you go out and meet him?" Xu Zengshou asked with a hint of complaint, "You are too arrogant. People will say behind your back that you are arrogant and look down on everything..."

Xu Huizu smiled and glared, "Okay, you might as well just say that you want to follow your brother-in-law to show off!"

Xu Zengshou blushed and lowered his head.

Well, he did have this idea.

At this moment, all the mansions in Zhuzi Lane must be watching.

In the past, how did Lan Chun and others laugh at him and his second brother?

It seems to say: 'Your sister is so stupid that she actually married a mud leg...'

Now, as long as she goes out with her brother-in-law and turns around in front of scholars and common people, she will definitely be angry to death with Lan Chun and others.

But there is no need for the eldest brother to expose it, right?

A group of people looked at Xu Zengshou and laughed...

Li Yu sat next to Xu Miaoyun and asked curiously: "Sister, why doesn't brother-in-law go to meet him?"

If it were someone else, he would have gone out long ago!

"Son-in-law, son-in-law..."

Just as Xu Miaoyun was about to speak, the housekeeper ran in breathlessly, wiped his sweat, and said with a smile on his face: "Son-in-law, more and more people are gathering outside, please go out..."

Everyone looked at Zhu Di.

"No!" Before the housekeeper finished speaking, Zhu Di calmly rejected it, "Uncle Liu, go and tell the people outside the mansion that if they want to know anything, go to the court to ask, I have no responsibility to answer them."

The housekeeper's smile froze.

Son-in-law's words were straightforward and unkind.

If he really copied and conveyed them.

The people would definitely say that son-in-law was not right in private.

It seems that he can only use his own intelligence to ensure that son-in-law's intentions remain unchanged and make his words as beautiful as possible.

The housekeeper responded and left in a hurry.

Zhu Di saw a group of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law looking at him.

Obviously, they didn't understand why he was like this.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Zhu Di said with a bad smile: "I have no relationship with the people outside, and I have no responsibility for them..."

...

"What are those scholars doing outside Xu's mansion? Can't they get access to the news that ordinary people can't get access to?"

These scholars who passed the imperial examination and rushed to become Jinshi.

With their connections, it would be too easy to find out about his situation.

"They came to Xu's mansion for other reasons, but for my identity as the prince of the Ming Dynasty."

It's nothing more than trying to find a way out for themselves.

He doesn't hate them, but he doesn't want to deal with such people.

These people who flock to Xu's mansion to pursue fame and fortune will also flock to him at any time.

"Brother-in-law, where are the people?" Xu Huizu asked, "The people should come for the local villages, why don't you meet them?"

Zhu Di looked in the direction of the voice, "Huizu, I heard that the old man will soon arrange for you to serve as a county magistrate. Taking this opportunity, I would like to say one more thing to you. You don't have to obey. Just take it as a reference. After all, everyone has different standards for doing things..."

"Why should I meet the people outside?"

...

He has no relatives or friends with the people outside.

He is not the parent official of Jinling, and now he is not the prince of Ming Dynasty.

He has no responsibilities or obligations to the people outside!

...

The people are like this, just because of the local villages, they regard him as the savior of a good life.

He is not.

He doesn't want to be.

He is quite selfish.

Even if he sees people who have nothing to do with him in trouble, he will never rashly lend a hand.

He will never touch anything that is not his responsibility.

…

“Believe it or not, in the future, if someone changes the original concept of the rural village community, the people who are now praising me will follow the gentry and scold me the most fiercely.”

In order to eliminate the biggest enemy of the rural village community: the gentry.

He set Hu Weiyong as a target.

The gentry’s participation in the shares has become a taboo that cannot be touched.

In the future, whoever dares to propose that the gentry participate in the rural village community is ‘trying to influence the imperial power’ and harboring different intentions!

Even so, he would not be naive to think that everything would be fine.

After all, he is just a minister.

After his father, eldest brother, and hero, he could not guarantee what the future emperor would be like.

He couldn't even guarantee how his eldest brother and Xiongying would treat rural communities as emperor.

He neither wants to be praised now nor does he want to be a great figure who changes an era. This is the responsibility of his father and elder brother.

I don’t even want to be cursed after my death in the future.

In the living room, everyone was silent...

Shortly after.

The housekeeper turned back to report that the scholars and common people outside the mansion left and went to the back of Hongwu Gate.

Everyone chatted for a while and dispersed.

Xu Huizu and his wife returned to the courtyard where the couple lived and sat down in the pavilion in the courtyard.

Li Yu said in surprise: "My brother-in-law feels so strange today, and also very cold..."

Just now, her brother-in-law's words had a great impact on her.

Marry her into the Xu family.

The brother-in-law who understands through his own observation and listening to his husband's narration is completely different.

My brother-in-law said he was selfish.

There's nothing wrong with being selfish.

Let me ask you, who in the world is not selfish?

It's normal.

But when the brother-in-law spoke, the indifference that filled the entire living room was too cold, giving people the feeling that he had no compassion and was not a good person.

He is completely different from the brother-in-law he used to be, who talked and laughed with everyone and was very easy to get along with.

Xu Huizu came to his senses and said with a smile: "Your feeling is correct. The reason why you have never seen this side of your brother-in-law before is because we are his relatives."

"Where are the villagers of Tuqiao Village?"

"In my brother-in-law's heart, the folks in Tuqiao Village are also family members."

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"Do you know how people like Zhuzi Lane evaluate my brother-in-law?"

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royal palace.

Royal study room.

Liu Bowen sat on a small stool next to him and looked at Jiang 𤩽 who came in a hurry to salute Zhu Yuanzhang.

When Jiang 𤩽 salutes,

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't wait to ask: "How will Zhu Silang deal with the scholars and people outside the Xu Mansion?"

"Your Majesty, Zhu Silang didn't show up, so I asked the housekeeper of Xu Mansion to send someone to Hongwu Clan." Jiang Jing's face turned slightly pale.

His injury is not healed yet.

As soon as he is able to take action, he will immediately return to Zhenfusi Yamen.

Just as he guessed.

On the 50th day after the official's appointment, he received the imperial edict to be promoted to the commander of the Jinyi Guards.

"Damn it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was angry and funny. He laughed and cursed and ordered: "Go and tell the people outside the imperial city that Zhu Silang is our fourth son Zhu Di!"

After Jiang 𤩽 took the order and left.

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his eyes to Liu Bowen, "His coldness in his bones makes us a little afraid sometimes..."

Such indifference.

It represents the ultimate calmness, rationality and ruthlessness!

It is difficult for external factors to interfere with his judgment.

Only an emperor who has this kind of indifference from the bottom of his heart can enforce the law for the world!

At any time, it is impossible to clean away the filth.

But filth overpowers justice. It must be that the iron fist of justice is not strong enough!

His indifference is the result of a life full of twists and turns and hard experiences.

Where is the fourth child?

It seems to be innate.

…

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly felt bored when he saw that Liu Bowen only listened but did not speak.

In fact, he wanted Liu Bowen to analyze and judge whether Lao Si and Biao'er could get along well.

But the old cunning man obviously didn't want to express his opinion in this regard.

He glared angrily and then changed the subject, "Hu Weiyong has already resigned. We have also asked the imperial doctor about his situation. He has been unfit to be an official for a long time and needs to rest. We want you to succeed Hu Weiyong as the left prime minister." …”

"His Majesty!"

Liu Bowen stood up in a panic and was about to kneel down, "I am old and frail, and it is difficult for me to take on important responsibilities. I recommend to your Majesty the Duke of Korea..."

Li Shanchang has such a strong desire for power.

We have known each other for many years, he knew it very well.

As far as he knew, Li Shanchang had been actively operating in the past few days.

At his age, he didn't want to be at odds with Li Shanchang.

snort!

Zhu Yuanzhang hummed, "Li Shanchang is not among our considerations..."

The knife-sharpening plan, the laying of the foundation of the local village community, the preparation for the battle to destroy the Yuan Dynasty for Biao'er, etc.

Many major events are focused on the next few years.

To be honest, he was really worried about Hu Weiyong being the left prime minister.

Preparations for provisions, horses, and weapons for the battle to destroy the Yuan Dynasty.

He bypassed the Ministry of War.

Directly and secretly order Wen Zhong to handle the matter in the Governor's Mansion.

At the same time, let Tiande assist.

Now, by chance, Hu Weiyong has vacated this position.

He must choose someone who is dedicated to public service and capable.

Tiande, Liu Bowen and Tang He are the best choices.

Liu Bowen is the first choice.

As for Li Shanchang, he didn't think about it at all.

This man has talent.

But the selfishness and desires are too strong.

"The sharpening plan, rural village communities, and the war to destroy the Yuan Dynasty, all of them are related to the Ming Dynasty and millions of people. Do you recommend Li Shanchang? Can Li Shanchang treat these three things with a public heart?"

"You helped us conquer the world, but due to various reasons, you didn't have a chance to show off in building the world, so you were willing to..."

…

Liu Bowen heard that Zhu Yuanzhang was oppressing people with his righteousness again.

Another aggressive general.

He couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Want to say, after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, did he ever think about becoming prime minister and displaying his talents?

Of course I thought about it!

However, his reputation was too great at the time.

The Ming Dynasty had just been established, and there was the Northern Yuan Dynasty outside. However, due to internal interests, it quickly collapsed.

The emperor was walking on thin ice and dared not use him no matter what.

He and Zhongshan Hou Tanghe both understood this truth.

Therefore, when Emperor Zhu suppressed them, he accepted it happily.

But now at this age...

Seeing Liu Bowen's hesitation, Zhu Yuanzhang directly gave an overbearing order: "Be prepared. If Hu Weiyong resigns for the third time, we will agree and appoint you as prime minister!"

"I obey the decree."

Liu Bowen took the order with a complicated expression.

The next few years will definitely not be peaceful.

The knife-sharpening plan, the foundation of the rural village community, the prince's northern expedition to destroy the Yuan Dynasty...

Just take one thing and it's very complicated.

Now, three things will happen one after another in the next few years, and they will happen superimposed.

At his age, only God knows whether he can make it out alive...

…

Just when Zhu Yuanzhang persuaded Liu Bowen to finalize the appointment of prime minister.

Jiang 𤩽 also appeared in the imperial city.

As far as the eye can see, there is a crowd of scholars and common people.

‘That’s it now. Zhu Silang is no longer low-key and tolerant. What will happen in the future? ’

The thoughts in my mind disappeared in a flash.

He doesn't dare to make any small moves now.

The emperor's next punishment will be to kill him.

Zhu Silang could only leave it to people like Hu Weiyong and Lu Ben.

When they succeeded in killing Zhu Silang, he took the opportunity to get rid of Mao Aliu.

…

He collected his thoughts, turned around, and ordered: "Play the drum to keep the people quiet."

Dong dong dong...

After the commander-in-chief took the order, drums soon sounded from the top of the city.

The noise fell instantly.

A pair of eyes noticed Jiang 𤩽 and stared closely.

Jiang 𤩽 took a deep breath, summoned up all his strength, and said loudly: "Zhu Silang, the number one scholar, is the demoted fourth prince, King Yan Zhu Di!"

The scholars and common people near the city wall were stunned for a moment.

The next second, there was an uproar!

"It's King Yan!"

"It's really King Yan!"

"Zhu Zhuangyuan is the King of Yan!"

"The one who traveled thousands of miles to triumph, and who continuously sprinted through the imperial examinations and won the top prize, and proposed bidding for tax packages and rural village communities, were all the same person, King Yan!"

"The King of Yan is capable of both civil and military skills!"

…

Jiang Wei's face turned slightly pale when he heard the people cheering excitedly, 'Is this Zhu Silang's prestige now? He was so indifferent to the people outside Xu Mansion, why didn't it have any impact? Why! ’

terrible.

The cheers below are scary!

These people are all idiots! Do they know Zhu Silang's indifference?

Six official offices.

Cheers came in.

All the officials walked out of the official room with solemn expressions, gathered together in small groups, held their breath and listened intently.

After a moment, they looked at each other in horror.

…

In the imperial study room, Zhu Yuanzhang and Liu Bowen were also alerted and walked to the door.

Zhu Yuanzhang listened carefully, but could not hear the specific content, but he could hear the cheers, and the corners of his mouth could not help but grin to both sides.

Liu Bowen was not as optimistic as Zhu Yuanzhang.

Glancing at Zhu Yuanzhang from the corner of his eye, deep worry flashed in his eyes.

He couldn't see clearly the future of Ming Dynasty.

…

On that day, the whole Jinling was in a sensation.

The true news is so exciting.

King Zhu Di of Yan led a thousand soldiers last year to join forces with 200,000 cavalrymen in the Northern Yuan Dynasty to attack and suppress the enemy. He traveled thousands of miles and brought back the national jade seal, captured the princess of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, and prompted Goryeo to abandon the Northern Yuan Dynasty and pay tribute to the imperial court.

Some time ago, it was reported that the Northern Elder Khan also died.

It is said that the Northern Elder Khan could have lived longer.

But last year King Yan slaughtered the entire grassland, and the old Khan was so angry that he vomited blood and his condition worsened...

Zhu Silang continuously sprinted for the imperial examination and successfully passed the first prize. Zhu Silang was the initiator of the bidding tax package promoted by the Crown Prince with an iron fist.

Zhu Silang was the first to implement the rural village community that the imperial court was about to implement, and was noticed by the imperial court...

The people who did these great things...

It's the same person!

King Zhu Di of Yan was capable of both literary and martial arts, and his excellent literary and martial arts skills were astonishing!

…

When the news of Hu Weiyong's second resignation spread.

Almost no one talks about Hu Weiyong.

On the contrary, the heated discussion about Zhu Di was pushed to another climax.

"The position of left prime minister is vacant, and I support King Yan to become left prime minister."

"The King of Yan is capable of both literary and military skills, so he is suitable to serve as the left prime minister!"

"The King of Yan will serve as the left prime minister? Can the prince agree? The reason why King Yan was demoted to a commoner was because he fought for the heir apparent."

"I don't care, I only know that if the King of Yan serves as the left prime minister, he will severely punish the officials. The King of Yan is brave enough to control the grasslands. Wen Neng proposes bidding for tax farming and rural communities. If the King of Yan serves as the left prime minister, we ordinary people will definitely benefit!"

…

During the discussion, the content of the discussion gradually changed.

All officials in the DPRK were keenly aware of this.

An undercurrent immediately surged.

…

Xu Mansion.

Mu Ying stood at the door of the mansion, looked up, took a deep breath, walked up the steps, came to the door of the mansion, handed over the greeting card, "Help pass this greeting card to your uncle." ”

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