First Minister of Ming Dynasty Chapter 398

Under the auspices of Zhang Ximeng, several of the most learned people have set the country's name.

China is the sky, and Ming is the country. Show Kyushu, tell the Central Plains.

Then Zhang Ximeng found Zhu Yuanzhang again, and the two got together, no need to ask, how to save money. Zhu Yuanzhang is not a stingy person, or in other words, he is very stingy in most cases, but in key places, he is willing to spend all his money. For example, Zhu Yuanzhang clearly told him to build the main hall where the Great Court will be held. It must be the largest, the most magnificent, and how much money is needed. This is not only his face, but also the face of the country.

Of course, when it comes to some decorations, it is good to use gilt copper. As for the harem, even the gilt is saved, and you can just order it from Tongling, without any effort.

Also, don't use any precious flowers and trees in the imperial garden, and we don't know how to keep them, so it's good to keep growing vegetables. When Mr. Ma went to Zhang Ximeng's house, he felt that Zhang's vegetable garden was good.

Even Ma Shi still thinks those bamboo utensils are not bad, they are light and comfortable, they are more delicate than heavy and hard ivory beds, hardwood tables and chairs...

Don't look at Zhang Ximeng's simplicity on the surface, but he has always cared about where he should be comfortable. For example, behind Zhang Ximeng's chair, there is a woven bamboo waist protector, which fits the waist very well, and won't get too tired after sitting for a long time... Ma Shi immediately had someone learn this and prepared a set for Zhu Yuanzhang.

All in all, with these two people around, the decoration of the palace really doesn't cost much... Zhang Ximeng even thinks that Zhu Yuanzhang is very similar to some people in later generations. , and reluctant to spend money, embarked on the style of poor clothing.

The emperor is also an ordinary person!

"My lord, so far, if you want to save money, you must reduce the scale of the ceremony, which will damage the royal atmosphere. The minister can't agree. But there is another way here, that is to put the enthronement ceremony together with the expedition of the oath. You are reviewing the three armies of horses and horses at Fengtianmen, and then the army will leave the capital and go to war directly... In this way, if you put the reviewers and horses together with the enthronement ceremony, although the cost will be higher, it will save money than twice. After that, it wasn't that the horses were released to Nanshan, and the swords and guns were put into storage. There will only be more battles. It's not good for the soldiers to relax.

Zhu Yuanzhang listened silently, his eyes flickered, and he nodded frequently. Zhang Ximeng was indeed right. After he ascended the throne, he would definitely use a large number of troops to sweep the world.

After so much preparation and brewing for so long, everything has been straightened out from top to bottom. There may be a lack of money, food, etc., but in the world of things, there is absolutely no reason to start dinner when all the dishes are ready. The favorable conditions are all played out, and the initiative is also grabbed.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very clear about this.

"Mr. Gao, we have always agreed...but who is going to be beaten now, can you have an opinion, sir?" Lao Zhu said solemnly.

Zhang Ximeng said: "My lord, it's nothing more than Chen Youliang, Zhang Shicheng, and Yuan Ting who want to use troops... But these three have their own advantages and disadvantages, and it's hard to make a decision. I'm afraid that the lord will be judged."

"Sir, talk about it carefully." Zhu Yuanzhang said.

"The first is Zhang Shicheng. He is the weakest and has the smallest territory. Moreover, Huaidong and Suzhou are both under our siege, and they are attacking with the momentum of Taishan's topping. I don't worry about Zhang Shicheng's immortality."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "But Zhang Shicheng has surrendered before, and this time he supported the Northern Expedition Middle Route Army in Goryeo, and he did not interfere with it. This time we ascend the throne, if he is smart, we really have no suitable excuse to use troops against him."

Zhang Ximeng nodded and said: "Actually, it's not without excuses. If you want to add guilt, there is no excuse! But Chen Youliang needs to be beaten even more!"

Lao Zhu couldn't help laughing, "That's right, Chen Youliang escaped back to Wuchang, but he was still a thief. He still gathered men and horses, built warships, and had to compete with us... Huguang is too big, it's too hard to swallow it in one bite. We haven't done a good job in Juntian in Jiangxi, and all the measures are still under fire. Sending troops at this time is easy to delay the time, and it is not so safe."

Zhang Ximeng nodded again and again, he and Lao Zhu had exactly the same opinion.

"My lord, in order to restore China and give orders to the world, has already dispatched troops to assist the Northern Expedition Middle Route Army. If you raise your troops to the Northern Expedition at this time, it will be able to consolidate people's hearts and prepare for the next **** of the world... It's just that our northern expedition is blocked by Liu Futong. If we can pull Maogui over, or we can form a coalition, we will expedition from the north of Shandong, and advance by land and water, and there will be hope to capture most of the city."

Lao Zhu nodded again. At this moment, the Northern Expedition has the most political benefits, uniting people's hearts, mastering the initiative of the Northern Expedition, and doing anything next will be much easier... But the drawbacks are equally obvious. The first is the labor expedition. The core of Zhu's army is Huaixi The soldiers and horses in the south of the Yangtze River are not so adapted to the northern climate, and rashly expeditions to the north may cost a lot.

In history, often Yuchun died young, which was related to the climate, water and soil. It's really a pity, this **** general seems to be born to destroy the original, once he succeeds, he can't wait to return to the sky...

In addition to the climate, it is Liu Futong's side. You must know that the Han and Song Dynasties have always used the banner of the Northern Expedition and the restoration of the Song Dynasty. Can they hand over the banner of the Northern Expedition to Zhu Yuanzhang?

It doesn't make sense at all!

Therefore, after analysis, Zhang Shicheng is the easiest, but lacks excuses; the Northern Expedition can unite people's hearts and is the most difficult to operate; the crusade against Chen Youliang is difficult to swallow.

The three parties are not so suitable, but in other words, they can all start.

It depends on how they will choose in the next few months of preparations for enthronement, and whether there will be any fighter jets... At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang seems to be Wu Erlang who drank eighteen bowls of wine with a whistle. Delivered to your door!

Just when Lao Zhu and Zhang Ximeng were looking for their prey, a person who was not on Zhu Yuanzhang's list sent an envoy to Yingtian.

This man's name was Jiang Yan, and he came to see Zhu Yuanzhang on the order of Ming Yuzhen of Bashu.

When he left, he only heard that Chen Youliang was defeated at Hukou, and when he left Sichuan, Zhu Yuanzhang had already returned from Lingnan.

This is the disadvantage of long distances and mutual isolation.

The results of the Hukou War took two or three months to reach Bashu. Waiting for Ming Yuzhen to discuss countermeasures, send people out of Sichuan, and avoid being discovered by Chen Youliang, he moved around, and when he reached Yingtian, Lao Zhu was ready to be enthroned and proclaimed emperor, and it took half a year before and after.

Of course, Jiang Yan didn't just hurry on the road, he also went around to understand the people's sentiments, evaluated Zhu Yuanzhang's power, and did a lot of homework.

The collected materials will also be given to Ming Yuzhen for reference.

To be honest, Jiang Yan has been quite shocked along the way. You can look at Zhu Yuanzhang's various policies and the stuff that others have promoted. Anyone with a little brain will know that people talk about the rejuvenation of China, the expulsion of Hulu, and the equality of fields. Xing Xue... This thing is much more attractive than Peng Dang's Maitreya Birth.

And people not only talk, but also do it, not only do it, but also very effective.

By the time he arrived at Yingtian, he already had an 80% decision in his heart that this world belonged to Zhu Yuanzhang sooner or later. Although he is a minister of Ming Yuzhen now, the Jiang family is also a big family in Bashu.

"The foreign ministers pay tribute to King Wu." Jiang Yan bowed and saluted.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile: "You came from Bashu? It's not a good idea to have friends from afar! We are also hospitable people. Jiang Canzheng is willing to take a look, just look around, if you have anything, you can be honest and open and talk about it. Speaking of... we think that the two families are separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, and the main thing is to understand each other and make friends."

Jiang Yan immediately nodded and said yes, "King Wu Shengrui, the foreign ministers are all on the ground. Chen Youliang killed the monarch and stood up and became a despicable villain. The king of Wu won a great victory at Hukou, and it was really pleasing to the people. The foreign ministers came here this time, and there is another request, I hope King Wu can send envoys to Bashu. Just as King Wu said, my master also hopes to make friends and help each other.”

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment. Of course, the messenger should be sent, but what kind of name should be used, this needs to be considered. Fortunately, Zhang Ximeng was also there, "What's your opinion, sir?"

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "My lord, the land of Bashu, how generous and righteous people are, when I was reading the history books, I once discovered Bashu Diaoyu City, which had been held for 36 years! ... Until the fall of the Southern Song Dynasty, Diaoyucheng gave up its resistance. Shu people are loyal and fierce, it is evident!"

Zhu Yuanzhang also sighed and nodded, "Yes, we have heard about this. Not only did it resist the longest, but also killed the Mongolian Khan Mengge, which really made people fall to the ground! Sir, what are the arrangements?"

Zhang Ximeng said: "My lord ~www.mtlnovel.com~ The Ministry of Rites is preparing to build the Martyrs' Shrine... The minister once proposed that the Diaoyu City should be fought bloody, the Prime Minister Wen should die, Peng Yingyu should take matters into his own hands, the Stone People of the Yellow River should defend Haozhou City, and the Huaixi Army would cross. Jiang... These things are engraved on the stone and placed in the Martyrs' Shrine for future generations to pay their respects. This time Jiang came to participate in politics, and we just sent an envoy to the Diaoyu City to pay homage to Zhongliang. We also ask the King of Ming to agree, we will carve The battle of the fishing city, sacrifice to the heroic spirit!"

As soon as Zhang Ximeng finished speaking, he found that Jiang Yan was trembling all over, with an incredible look in his eyes, and said in astonishment, "Zhang, Master Zhang, you also know about Diaoyu City?"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "I have collected history books over the years, and I have also learned a lot of things... Everyone knows that Marshal Yue was devoted to serving the country, and Prime Minister Wen's arrogance remained forever. Decades later, it can best represent my unyielding heroic spirit in China! My lord read the sacrificial text in Yashan, and what he inherited is this unyielding spirit, expelling the barbarians and restoring China, also intends to comfort the heroic spirits, go forward and succeed, and finally achieve great achievements! "

Jiang Yan bowed his head in silence, he had read the sacrificial text, but at this moment, his heart was not touched.

"His Royal Highness King Wu, since this is the case, the foreign ministers will definitely help to facilitate this matter, so as not to let the loyal and righteous people feel cold!" Jiang Yan left, full of emotion, the King of Ming is not as good as King Wu as knowing the heart of the people of Shu!

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