First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 523

That's right, it's Zhang Ximeng!

Only by letting Zhang Ximeng respond to the sky and take over Yushitai's mess can people's confidence in Yushitai be quickly restored.

It's just that although this person is suitable, Lao Li has to be afraid of the consequences.

Zhang Ximeng has a prince and is the right chancellor who is in charge of the province, so it is impossible for Zhang Ximeng to be relieved of the position of right chancellor and serve as the official censor.

In other words, let Zhang Ximeng shoulder the two yamen of Menxia Province and Yushitai.

Needless to say, the horror of Menxia Province, all the officials are in the hands of Menxia Province. If Yushitai is added, then Lao Li can't play at all.

But the problem is that if Zhang Ximeng is not allowed to take over, is there any suitable candidate?

Li Shanchang was thinking hard, and there was no more suitable person at all.

Originally, Zhu Sheng might be okay, but he was seriously ill and returned home.For Wang Guangyang and his like, it would not be a big deal to take over the Yushitai in normal times, but at the moment, they are still far behind.

Li Shanchang thought over and over again, but he couldn't find this suitable candidate.

He also didn't expect that although Yang Xian was overthrown in one fell swoop and Yushitai was disintegrated, the commotion was too great, and no one else could succeed, so he had to invite Zhang Ximeng back to Beijing...

What did I do?

Didn't he dig a hole and bury himself in it?

Li Shanchang regretted it so much that he wanted to die.

But no matter how reluctant he is, things still have to go down, Yushitai monitors all the officials, the government and the opposition, all of them are involved.The task is no lighter than that of Zhongshu Sheng, and he cannot stop for a moment.

Sure enough, Zhu Yuanzhang issued an order to call Li Shanchang into the palace to discuss the matter.

Li Shanchang came to see Zhu Yuanzhang with the heart of going to the grave.

"Mr. Li, there is still time for the navy to rectify, but the Yushitai cannot be left alone. As the prime minister, you recommend talents for the country, and what your responsibilities are, please tell me!"

Li Shanchang was helpless, and could only say: "If you return to the superior position, the reputation of Yushitai can be restored at the moment, and only Zhang Xiang is left. The veteran boldly advises that Zhang Xiang should also be the doctor of Yushi!"

Old Zhu was taken aback, "It's not right for him to be the Prime Minister, and also serve as Doctor Yu Shi!"

Li Shanchang said helplessly: "It's really wrong, but in extraordinary times, we can only do extraordinary things, and I hope the superior can grant permission."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, "Mr. Li, what you said is beyond our expectations. It seems that the state affairs are the most important thing! We are very happy!"

Li Shanchang's heart bleeds, as expected, that's what you think!

It seems that I don't even want to get rid of Zhang Ximeng's shadow.

But Lao Zhu shook his head, "We also think that Mr. Zhang is suitable, but he doesn't agree! He still has to teach in Beiping, and there are more important things to be entrusted to him."

Li Shan was greatly surprised, "Superior, if Zhang Xiang is not allowed to take over as Doctor Yushi, there will be no more suitable candidate."

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head slightly, "Actually, there are still some."

"Who?" Li Shanchang asked in surprise.

"Xu Da!" Zhu Yuanzhang spit out a name softly...

Chapter 726 Coming Out and Coming in No.1

If there is anyone worse than Zhang Ximeng, it must be Xu Da.

Zhang Ximeng's return to Beijing can only be said to be terrible.

But if Xu Da climbed up, the sky would collapse, and there was no way to save him.

The military commander Xungui seems to have a high status and is very respected.But it is very difficult to intervene in the daily government affairs. Apart from commanding the army, it is fighting, and the peaceful situation is just displaying.

This is also the reason why after the first generation of nobles left, the remaining people couldn't support the scene.With neither prestige nor authority, who would care about you!

But the problem is that once the generals can take over other key yamen, especially Yushitai, and gain the power to monitor the government and the public, then things will be troublesome.

May I ask among the princes in the current court, who can withstand Xu Da's power?

Even Li Shanchang would have to bow his head for this man who has great military exploits and is in charge of the Yushitai. What's more frightening is that if it becomes a routine and becomes a military general supervising civil officials, it will be a bad thing.

Don't talk about using literature to control martial arts, maybe the civil servants will kneel in front of the generals.

This is absolutely impossible.

A few years ago, Li Shanchang would have tried his best to stop him, and in any case, he would have blocked Zhu Yuanzhang's order.

But today, although Lao Li knows the horror of this matter, he does not have the courage to face Zhu Yuanzhang directly.The words of the prison were also for myself.

He, Lao Li, is not so stubborn anymore.

As for Xu Da's role as Yushi doctor, what will happen, anyway, it won't be on his head for a while, so let's be honest, Lao Li, and be a mute!

Li Shanchang bid farewell to Zhu Yuanzhang and left the palace.

His silence made Old Zhu uncomfortable.

After thinking about it, he had to discuss it with someone. If Mr. Zhang was not around, Empress Ma would be the best candidate.

"Sister, do you think Xu Da is too powerful to take over Yushitai?"

Empress Ma smiled slightly, "No matter how powerful he is, can he still beat Mr. Zhang?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback, then shook his head and said: "It's different, Mr. Zhang still knows how to advance and retreat. Although Xu Da is a good fighter, he has never been in charge of the government affairs of the court. We are afraid that he will not be able to control himself properly. "

After a pause for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang sighed softly, "We have only been emperor for 11 years, and we have sent away several noble and heroic officials. Even a hard-hearted man can't bear it. We are really afraid that one day, we will have to follow These confidant brothers face each other, and by then... hey!"

Empress Ma pondered for a while, and asked, "Will you be lenient?"

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Probably not. It's just that we don't want to go to that point, and we don't dare to think about what will happen to the world if they are unreliable! And friends who can make friends with us now, There are only a few people, we are really afraid that one day, when we look around, there will only be a lonely ghost left standing alone!"

Empress Ma's expression was not so good either. Although she was not too old, she had been running around in the early years, and she had given birth to several children in a row, so she hardly stopped. Empress Ma's body was not as good as before.

Haven't been pregnant for several years.

People will get old, the older they are, the richer and more delicate their feelings are, the less they can bear betrayal.

"Chong Ba, I don't think you need to worry about it. Xu Da is also a man who knows how to advance and retreat, and has his own opinions. You might as well be open and honest with him and have a good chat. Maybe Xu Da can make your eyes shine!"

Empress Ma paused and said, "Chongba, in fact, I think people value friendship. You have always been on guard against your courtiers these years, which is right. But some old friends, old brothers, should also communicate appropriately, talk more Talk, chat. Among them, most of them are still good, and they also have a country in their hearts, and they all hope that the Ming Dynasty will get better and better, don't you think?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was startled, then suddenly smiled and said: "Yes! My sister can say anything! Prepare a jar of wine for us, don't need to age it, it's just two years old."

Empress Ma nodded, got up with a smile, and went to make arrangements.

An hour later, Zhu Yuanzhang appeared at Xu Da's home with a jug of wine.

Xu Da never expected that Zhu Yuanzhang would come.

He was grading homework for his eldest son, Xu Huizu. To be honest, this kid was stronger than the old Zhu's family, but after all, his strength was limited, and Xu Da was also very distressed.

But in comparison, he is quite sensible, and it is the girl Xu Miaoyun who really upset Xu Da.

Today's Daming has allowed women to study and become officials, which can be said to be quite convenient.

No matter what this girl wants to do, it is a smooth road.

But she just didn't want to take the usual path... riding horses and archery all day long, clamoring to be a female general.

Xu Da is crazy. There are indeed women in the Ming army, but most of them are medical soldiers. So far there is no female general!

"If others can't do it, I'll be the first one. Isn't that good!" Xu Miaoyun plausibly said,

Xu Dazhen cried, "Girl, don't worry Dad. Let's study hard, and in two years, Dad will find you a good husband. Isn't that great!"

Xu Miaoyun was very heartbroken, and she was not shy when she heard this, but asked instead: "Who is Dad planning to find? Tell me and listen!"

"Who else could it be? You used to play together when you were young, and you can be regarded as childhood sweethearts... It's Zhang Shuning from Zhang Xiang's family!"

"Ah!" Xu Miaoyun rolled her eyelids, playing together?How can I not remember?Is it that little guy who followed Zhu Di quietly?

He has never come here by himself, every time Zhu Di brought him here, is this also a childhood sweetheart?

Xu Miaoyun was a little surprised, but Xu Da said to himself: "Naturally, it goes without saying that Zhang Xiang's family has a good family style. That child is also good-looking, and he doesn't have any dandyism. It would be the most suitable to be with you two."

Xu Miaoyun said bluntly: "I don't believe it! You are messing up the mandarin ducks! Forget it, I will go out to ride a horse, and I won't talk to you anymore." Xu Miaoyun turned her head, grabbed a special bow, and ran outside, facing each other. Just ran into Zhu Yuanzhang.

"His Majesty!"

Xu Miaoyun naturally knew Lao Zhu, but no one informed him, Xu Miaoyun was still quite frightened by his sudden appearance at her home.

Instead, Lao Zhu smiled and said, "Girl Yun, have you grown taller again? Are you going to shoot arrows?"

Xu Miaoyun nodded, she suddenly said: "Your Majesty, do you think I can be a female general?"

Old Zhu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay! Be ambitious! As long as you can pass the examination, we are the head of the mountain, and we will definitely provide convenience for you as long as you pass the examination."

Xu Miaoyun said: "I don't want to be convenient, I will take the exam with them, I can win!"

Old Zhu couldn't help laughing even more, "Okay! That's great! What I want is this energy. What a good boy." Old Zhu stretched out his hand, wanting to touch Xu Miaoyun's head, but who would have thought that the child would avoid it? , and then bounced away.

Lao Zhu looked at it, turned his head again, and found that Xu Da had come out.

"Master, why are you here?" After Xu Da finished speaking, he hurriedly saluted.

Old Zhu stopped him, "We didn't want them to disturb you... We just came here to have a look and see what you're doing. If you're free, join us for a drink and a little chat."

Xu Da was a little startled, and quickly asked Zhu Yuanzhang to come in.

It's just that there is a rule in Xu Da's family, three meals a day, three open fires, other than that, there is no special notice, it is not allowed to open fire for cooking... This is also a rule for the children.

Three meals a day, eat honestly.

If you don't eat dinner and want to cook for you, that's absolutely impossible.

Not even the most favored girl.

As a result, Zhu Yuanzhang came suddenly, and the kitchen was not ready yet, so it was somewhat embarrassing.

Old Zhu didn't care, instead he smiled and said, "Is there any broad beans? When we were in the barracks, we used to talk about military affairs, and in the middle of the night, wouldn't we just use this to satisfy our hunger!"

Xu Da had no choice but to nod. When he came back, he not only took a plate of spiced broad beans, but also a plate of boiled edamame.

Lao Zhu saw it, but was very happy, "This thing is good, and it's the best to go with wine!"

While talking, Lao Zhu took the initiative to tear open the cover, poured a bowl for Xu Da, and then poured another bowl for himself.

Then the two drank like this.

After a few sips of wine, I really regained the old feeling.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xu Da and sighed: "This time the navy is empty, what do you think we should do? Who can pick up the navy?"

Obviously, Zhu Yuanzhang will not really just come to drink.

Xu Da lowered his head, pondered for a while, and then said: "Superior, let me tell you that if there are no proper rules, whoever is sent there will inevitably end up with Liao Yongzhong."

Old Zhu was taken aback, and said in a low voice, "Why do you say that?"

Xu Da said: "My lord, this is not an obvious thing. There will be soldiers returning, and they will hug each other. In addition, in some places, the laws and regulations are not clear, and there is no way to supervise them. It is natural to give and receive privately. Give a bag of tea today, tomorrow Send a piece of jade, and after a few days, a large amount of gold and silver will be sent over, if you can't bear it, you will naturally be bought."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "What you said is reasonable, but I want to ask you, is there any proper way?"

Xu Da thought for a while, then said: "Let me tell you that there is no time to delay in the Naval Academy, appointing people on their merits, not cronyism. All generals must be rotated regularly. Proper personnel must be arranged, enter the army, monitor accounts, and prevent mistakes from happening. ..."

The more Xu Da said, the happier he was, and he actually made more than a dozen suggestions in one breath.

Zhu Yuanzhang just listened silently, then he filled Xu Da's bowl with wine.

Then he smiled and said: "You are right, but I am afraid that these things cannot be done by a naval academy."

Xu Da was stunned, and then smiled wryly: "I just said it casually, and I hope the superior will forgive me. I, I'm drunk!"

As he spoke, Xu Da grabbed the wine bowl again, wanting to drink.

"Wait a minute!"

Old Zhu stopped him, "You are not just talking, you have seen the disadvantages. How about this, we will let you be the doctor of the censor and manage the censor platform for us!"

Xu Da was greatly surprised, "Master, I am a warrior, how can I be the imperial censor? Isn't this messed up?"

Old Zhu stared at him, "What's the mess? Who ruled that a military man can't be a censor? We just want to ask you, can you take this position?"

Xu Da fell into silence, his eyes kept rolling, showing his complicated heart.

After a long time, Xu Dacai said: "I only know how to govern the army with the law. If the superior insists on letting me be the imperial censor, then the only way for me is to rule the country with the law!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a short time, and suddenly laughed, "Well said! It seems that we read it right, it is you!"

Chapter 727 The Scary Xu Da