First Minister of Ming Dynasty Chapter 268

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The arrival of Zhu Yuanzhang surprised Zhang Ximeng.

Li Shanchang mentioned earlier that Zhu Yuanzhang planned to return after consolidating the defense of Hongdu and taking Fuzhou.

But the question is whether Lao Zhu came directly to Changxing, or Zhang Ximeng was quite surprised.

"We came from Shexian County, and the troops and horses were temporarily handed over to Xu Da and Mr. Fenglin. Nothing will happen." Zhu Yuanzhang did not return to Jinling first, but hurried over when he heard that Zhang Ximeng was coming to Changxing . Even his wife and children are left in Yingtian, and this concern is no longer there.

"Sir, tell us, that assassin named You Fang, is the Wang family behind him? No one else?" Zhu Yuanzhang had already repeated it in his mind no less than ten times on the way here.

Stealing books, prescribing medicine, and then arresting You Fang, following him, the Wang family's forces were captured, and then Zhang Shicheng was implicated.

It's a bit suspicious.

Seeing that Lao Zhu was so keen, Zhang Ximeng had already thought of these things, so he told the truth, "My lord, I also thought about it, maybe the problem lies with those monks."

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a while, then slapped his thigh, and sighed: "Sir, you are talking about the key point. Temples are worshipped by all directions, and they specialize in making friends with the powerful, so how can they only listen to the Wang family. And that Wang family dared to attack us, and even came up with it. Poison, he is in a hurry to assassinate, and it seems a little hasty and unreasonable."

Lao Zhu's eyes flickered and his eyes were sharp. He sneered: "If we guessed correctly, there should be other people involved. Looking at their posture, they also want to provoke a battle between us and Zhang Shicheng, and the good fisherman will benefit."

Zhu Yuanzhang's analysis is quite reasonable. It shows that he is concerned about Zhang Ximeng. According to the truth, he has placed everyone next to Zhang Ximeng. He can steal manuscripts from Zhang Ximeng, but why would he waste it casually? He should be used to get more news.

Or what does it mean to just assassinate Zhang Ximeng? It would be great if we could wait until Zhu Yuanzhang came to the door and kill them all together!

All in all, the current choice is not the most ideal.

Is it because the other party's brain is not enough?

Maybe it is, but there is another possibility, that is, Wang Jue, a businessman, can't completely control his subordinates, and there are others who are making waves and secretly adding fuel to the flames.

Then who is this person?

Zhang Ximeng thought of Han Xiuniang's case again. It was a trivial matter that almost made Li Shanchang overturn the car. Maybe too many people wanted to die, so this happened.

"Master Mingjian, it should be thoroughly investigated!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, but said again: "I'm afraid that a thorough investigation is not enough. Mr. Zhang, we were too polite in the past. Some people's hearts can't be covered no matter what, and they expect them to change their minds. Wake up, it's wishful thinking. You and Li Xiang are our right and left hands, and we are almost at a disadvantage. If we don't rectify it thoroughly, we are afraid that something big will happen. By then, everything will be too late. "

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Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was extraordinarily resolute, it could be said to be murderous, and the master of murder finally couldn't help but take action.

Whether it is Zhang Ximeng or Li Shanchang, they are too honest and cowardly.

Zhang Ximeng explained the truth clearly, but when it came time to start, he was weak and powerless. Li Shanchang also has his own way, looking ahead and looking back.

"Mr. Zhang, your articles have already explained the truth clearly, a small case of Han Xiuniang, a big case of assassinating you, don't you understand? Giants, even temple monks... These people have relied on the power of the Yuan court to make them what they are today. We don't want to condone them. These people are like being dug up from their ancestors' graves. Follow us and fight against it. We have talked too much in the past, and it's time to actually implement it. There are some accounts that can't be delayed. "

Zhang Ximeng opened his mouth slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't say it. What makes Zhu Yuanzhang awe-inspiring is not the thunderbolt method!

It was just knowing that he couldn't catch up with Zhu Yuanzhang in horse racing, that Zhang Ximeng was willing to play an auxiliary role. Now that the matter has come, he has made the truth clear, the bureau has been set up, and there is nothing to stop it.

"My lord, I will give you my full support... I just think it's better not to hurt too many family members."

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help laughing, "We know, sir, don't worry, that beast Shi Mao Yisun, doesn't he still have his daughter! We know it in our hearts."

This time, Zhang Ximeng completely stood on the stand of bystanders to observe Lao Zhu's shot.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not rely on Zhang Ximeng, but mobilized Geng Bingwen's troops.

Zhu Yuanzhang's first order was to abolish the original maximum land rent order, and ordered to grant land in accordance with the outline of the equalization of land... This order, Changxing and other places immediately exploded.

It turns out that Zhu Jiajun has been talking about Juntian, but this Juntian also has stages and cannot be achieved overnight.

Changxing is located on the west bank of Taihu Lake. It is the front line to guard against Zhang Shicheng. According to the plan, there will be no equalization of land for the time being, and the highest land rent order will be implemented.

That is to say, the land rent cannot exceed 35%. You must know that in the Jiangnan area, more than half of the land rent is everywhere, even 70% or 80%. After a year of hard work, the harvest is almost handed over to the landlord. Excessive taxes will also fall on their heads.

A cow has two layers of skin peeled, and it is simply miserable.

After Zhu's army arrived, he ordered the restriction of land rent and the abolition of exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes.

Similar policies are also implemented in Yixing, Changzhou, Zhuji and other places.

Basically, wherever it is close to the enemy's territory, Zhang Ximeng advocates seeking stability. He has this attitude, let alone Li Shanchang, he is naturally happy that the years are quiet and peaceful.

The former Zhu Family Army site can be roughly divided into three levels. The core is the hometown of Huaixi, which is the place where Juntian is the most thorough and supports Zhu Yuanzhang the most.

Secondly, after crossing the river, Tongling, Taiping, Jinling and other places have basically completed the granting of land. Although a considerable number of wealthy peasant households are still retained, they are also extremely supportive of the Zhu family.

Further out, there are fronts such as Changxing and Yixing, as well as sites such as Hongdu and Fuzhou that have just been acquired, and Juntian has not yet had time.

This is not surprising, no one can do it overnight and eat a fat man in one go.

But in the face of the counterattack of the old forces, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't want to delay any longer. If I don't show you some greatness, do you really think we are a kind-hearted Bodhisattva?

If you dare to attack Mr. Zhang, can we spare you?

After Zhu Yuanzhang issued the order, he asked the Changxing Yamen to implement it immediately, and now clear the land and give it to the people.

In the face of Zhu Yuanzhang's orders, the Changxing Prefecture Yamen resolutely chose the dove tactics.

When you encounter an order, you will perfunctory and bury your head in the middle of the case, so that you can do nothing with him, you can only resume tomorrow, and tomorrow will be nothing.

On the side of the yamen, motionless like a mountain, on the other side of the big households, the aggression is like fire.

They got together and wrote a thousand words to Zhu Yuanzhang, requesting to suspend Juntian and take back his life.

And in order to increase their persuasion, they also recruited a few tenants, and asked them to follow a group of big families to write a book together, saying that everything is good at home now.

Eat well, dress warmly, and have meat to eat at the end of the year.

They are willing to farm for the rich households, without worrying about saving grain or paying their own farm fees, everything is helped by the rich households, which is very worry-free...

In the face of this ten thousand words book, Zhang Ximeng called him a good guy!

You are stealing from the country and dislike the greasy food, how can you open your mouth?

I don't want the land I have, I just like to rent the land and pay the rent on a regular basis every year. Isn't this nonsense? The more this is the case, the more it proves that the wealthy are so powerful that they can turn black and white and insult people's IQ.

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but want to take action, but when he thought that the protagonist of this scene was Zhu Yuanzhang, he endured it. Let's see what Lao Zhu will do?

Sure enough, Lao Zhu once again ordered the yamen of Changxing Prefecture to ask their opinions.

As a result, five of the six clerks in the yamen said that it seemed that they should take care of the people's hearts and not push Juntian, so as not to cause chaos...

"Geng Bingwen, you are an old man who took refuge with us in the first place. Up to now, some people play us as monkeys. What do you think?"

Geng Bingwen immediately said: "Please instruct the superior, no matter what, the brothers under the commander's command are all ready to go through fire and water for the superior, no matter what!"

"We don't want you to go through fire and water, as long as you take over the yamen of Changxing Prefecture, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com wants you to arrest all those people, can you do it?"

Geng Bingwen hesitated for a moment, then said, "Yes, the generals have been promoting literacy in the army at the end of the past few years. More than 50% of the generals' subordinates can recognize a thousand words!"

Geng Bingwen's direct troops have more than 3,000 troops, and the five achievements are more than 1,000. This number is indeed terrifying, I am afraid that the total number of scholars in the state yamen will not be one tenth!

"Okay, let's give you an order now, let go and do it!"

"As ordered!"

Geng Bingwen strutted, came out from Zhu Yuanzhang, decisively dispatched troops, and launched a thunderous strike... In just three days, Geng Bingwen arrested more than 20 wealthy households.

Together with the few tenants who were forced to submit a letter, they were all found.

In addition, the entire Changxing Prefecture Yamen, from top to bottom, was detained if one did not escape.

The shot is decisive and bright, far beyond people's imagination.

When the big guy woke up, all the rich gentry and wealthy households disappeared, as did the majestic lords in the yamen. It was replaced by a soldier of the Zhu family wearing a big red mandarin duck battle coat.

Their clothes were so bright, it was like a fire that dyed the sky red.

Arresting people is only the first step. Zhu Yuanzhang issued another order, requiring all villages and towns in Changxing to immediately select personnel to come to the prefecture. Each village must send at least five people, who must be from different families, come over to discuss the specifics of Juntian. Strategy.

When this order was issued, I don't know how many people cried, but it finally came to our heads. It was said that there were five people, but in fact, no village has less than ten people. The most villages even have thirty or forty people. Big guy They all gathered at Changxing as quickly as possible, waiting for Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangement...

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