First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 467

The big guys spoke in different accents, brought all kinds of goods, chatted, drank, had bonfires, and barbecued together.

Among this group of people, there was actually Chen Youliang's son, Chen Li.

But at this moment, he has changed his surname to Zhang, Zhang Dingbian's Zhang.

Old Zhang, relying on his formidable force, has left a great reputation in Korea.

Some people call him an evil ghost in private... In order to solve Lao Zhang, Gao Li did everything possible... They once hoped that Daming would give up supporting these red scarf thieves.

Undoubtedly, their calculations were wrong, and they even contributed to the adjustment of Ming's foreign policy.

They also thought about assassinating Zhang Dingbian, and sent out more than a dozen groups of assassins, but all of them failed without exception.

In the end, they were forced to be helpless, and they even chose to give beautiful women as gifts, hoping to disintegrate Lao Zhang's fighting spirit, but unfortunately, the woman accepted it, but Lao Zhang became more and more fierce.

This is no way.

I can only pray to Daming to take back this killing god!

The huge land of Liaodong was incorporated into the territory of Ming Dynasty.

As the saying goes, 10 minute on stage, ten years off stage.

To be able to achieve this step is inseparable from the persistent infiltration of the guards, all kinds of meticulous work, under the banner of businessmen, entering and leaving Liaodong, infiltrating the Liaodong Yuan army into a sieve.

The person who presided over this matter was Guo Ying.

That's right, Guo Ying lost his position as the commander of the Guard Division, but then under the operation of Zhang Ximeng, the Military Intelligence Division was established to be responsible for military intelligence.

This yamen was assigned to the Five Armies Commander's Mansion, but the Military Intelligence Department was directly responsible to the emperor, and no one else could intervene at all.

Due to the divestment of military tasks, the original Gongwei Division was also changed to Jinyiwei.

The new Jinyiwei does not have a governor, but is led by a commander, and Mao Xiang successfully served as the first Jinyiwei commander.

This result can be called a happy one, Guo Ying finally got rid of the shadow of the Arch Guard Division, and can concentrate on the things he likes.Mao Xiang also took advantage of the trend to advance one step higher, and Zhu Yuanzhang also got two super tool people for the outside world and the inside.

It can be said that everyone is happy.

For the Liaodong Yuan army, in addition to intelligence, there is also economic bribery.

It seems that to fight with real swords and guns, you must be upright and upright, and this is a hero.But in fact, since you can win, why reject the method?

Whether it is Li Wenzhong or Zhu Wenzheng, they have spared no effort to buy off the leaders of the Liaodong tribes, those Jurchen tribes, and even earlier Khitan, Bohai... as long as they are willing to be loyal to Ming Dynasty, they can get an official position and a large sum of money Money, to obtain the qualifications for trade and commerce.

Fortunately, Lan Yu went to teach. If he was there, I don't know what it would be like!

Anyway, Liaodong was in hand, and 20 people from various tribes belonged to Daming.

A huge military achievement and a huge gift bag were placed in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

It would be a very wonderful thing if there is no third Zhu Di on this good news.

But there is more Zhu Di, which makes everything a bit out of harmony.

"This rebellious son falsely passed on military orders, threatened the general, is arrogant and ignorant, and is eager to take credit. He deserves to be killed!" Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry that he almost sentenced Zhu Di to death.

But as soon as he finished speaking, someone here disagreed.

"Qizou Your Majesty, so far, the Left-behind Department of Beiping has not been abolished. The King of Yan is in charge of Beiping. Naturally, he is the commander of the Left-behind Department. It is completely reasonable and legal for him to issue orders to the generals under his rule. There is nothing wrong with it. As for the wording Question, I think you should look at the opinions of the parties involved, that is, listen to the opinions of Li Wenzhong and Zhu Wenzheng, do they feel offended? In addition, if His Majesty thinks it is not appropriate, I can send a document language specification to King Yan, let him study well!"

Zhang Ximeng talked eloquently, with reasons and evidence.

Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes in anger, and Zhu Biao on the side also said: "Father, the fourth younger brother did order to go out, and now the army is triumphant, and the results are amazing. No matter what, he has done nothing wrong!"

"Pooh!"

Zhu Yuanzhang spat hard, "Zhu Biao, you don't need to talk nonsense here. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that Zhu Di is just greedy for his own merits. If even he is rewarded, what about the other generals? How to reward them? Can you convince the public?"

Faced with Lao Zhu's questioning, Zhu Biao couldn't handle it, so he could only look at Zhang Ximeng pleadingly.

This time Zhang Ximeng took it easy, "If your majesty is worried about not enough rewards, then there is no need. The land of Liaodong is beautiful with beautiful mountains and rivers, fertile land, abundant products, and herds of cattle and horses. There are not only valuable timber, but also gold! Your majesty just rewards heavily, Liaodong The produce is enough!"

This time, Lao Zhu was caught off guard.

"How much is produced in Liaodong?"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "Your Majesty, according to historical data, during the Tang Dynasty, most of the land in Liaodong belonged to the Bohai Kingdom. They seized the opportunity to occupy Liaodong, established the Liao Dynasty, and then seized the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun. Since then, the Jin Kingdom and Mongols have stolen the land of Liaodong. Because they mainly herd horses and herd sheep, the development of Liaodong has been delayed. Now Liaodong is sparsely populated and desolate. ...But a few hundred years forward, Liaodong has a lot of land that can be cultivated, and its products are even more abundant, self-sufficient, no problem."

Lao Zhu was startled suddenly, he didn't expect to win Liaodong this time and make a fortune.

"Mr. Zhang, what reward do you think?"

Zhang Ximeng said: "That depends on how His Majesty views the land of Liaodong, whether it should be included in the territory of the Central Plains? Whether it is necessary to implement the policy of equal land."

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback for a moment, but still shook his head, "Liaodong is a place of bitter cold, and there are few Han people, so there is no need to equalize the land."

Zhang Ximeng nodded. Indeed, when he went to Liaodong now, he was more interested in seeing Xiong Xiazi and Siberian tigers baring their teeth.

"Your Majesty, since this is the case, I think it is not impossible to reward the generals and divide the grass! It is just to inspire people and inspire fighting spirit. Be firm in your pioneering spirit."

Zhang Ximeng paused and said: "After several years of preparation, I, Daming, already have the capital to expand outward! It's time to do it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it again, and finally nodded.

"Soldiers have made pioneering work, and we don't hesitate to reward them with gold and silver!"

Lao Zhu finally decreed that Zhu Wenzheng was made the Duke of Liao and Li Wenzhong was made the Duke of Cao.

The two became rookies in the army second only to Xu Da and others.

In fact, with Zhu Wenzheng's merits, it is not an exaggeration to give him a marquis as early as when he drank Yanshan and made great achievements.For the sake of the royal family, he can even be named a Duke.

At that time, he was not promoted, but after so many years of fighting, he finally deserved it.

A Duke of Liao, a Duke of Cao, no one dared to say anything.

As for Lan Yu, who was still teaching martial arts, many people found him, especially Ping An, who even brought a jar of wine to condolences to him.

"Don't be sad, in a few years, you will lead the army to fight and win a big battle, and you won't have to worry about fame!"

Sapphire suppressed his sadness and drank with Ping An, but his heart was full of joy!

The Duke is good, two Dukes are even better!

There are two less champions, I am so happy, I must get drunk!

In addition to these two people, Zhu Di, the third hero, also needs to have an arrangement!

After thinking about it, old Zhu felt that this son should not be treated badly. Sometimes luck can be counted as a skill... For example, when he picked up Zhu Ying, he picked up Zhang Ximeng along the way.

If it weren't for the good thoughts at the beginning, would Da Ming have the momentum it is today?

Therefore, Zhu Di can be regarded as meritorious. He was officially appointed as the left-behind department of Beiping left-behind department, and granted 20 mu of land outside the Great Wall as the property of the palace.

It's an official position and land, Zhu Di has won a lot.

Zhu Di was not happy at all when the decree was spread to Beiping. Facing Li Jinglong and the others, Zhu Di roared loudly, "What is this? Is it just food? Can't we make meritorious deeds by ourselves, can we only rely on taking advantage of it?"

Li Jinglong is honest, "Your Highness, this kind of cheapness is not something everyone can pick up. My father, Cao Guogong, and Liao Guogong, they didn't say anything. If they are not serious relatives, can they agree?" ?”

Hua Wei also said: "Who says it is not, we are still so young, we can wait slowly, there is no rush."

Zhu Di took a deep breath, suddenly slapped the table, and said angrily:

"I'm willing to wait for you! Anyway, I don't want to wait! This time we came to Beiping to make a difference. Immediately send an order... Let's, let's leave Beiping and go to Kaiping City!"

"Kaiping City? Isn't that the upper capital of the Yuan court?"

Zhu Di gritted his teeth and smiled, "That's right, now the Yuan soldiers in Liaodong are gone, and Kaiping City is not too far from the Great Wall. Let's go over now, pick up a bargain, and expand the land for thousands of miles. The credit is ours!"

Li Jinglong and Hua Wei looked at it, and they both felt that it was not so reliable.

But Zhu Di has already made up his mind, "Anyway, I am staying here in a serious manner now, and the order is sent. The three guards of the palace will follow the king out of the city! Go to Kaiping!"

6 Chapter Fifty

Coming out of Beiping, Zhu Di ran into trouble before he had gone far.The northwest wind, with smoke and snow, hits head-on. Between the sky and the earth, there is a vast expanse of whiteness. The cold wind is wrapped in snowflakes, and it greets the face like Xiao Li's flying knife.

Standing in the snow, it was as if Ling Chi had been executed, the feeling was really uncomfortable.

Li Jinglong was lying on the horse's back, unable to lift his head at all.

Hua Wei cried immediately, he was only ten years old, why did he treat him like this?

"I'm going, to Ryukyu! There's everything there, delicious food, spicy food, and foreign singers dancing. I don't want to mess with you!"

Zhu Di is so angry, there is no war yet, and his small team is about to fall apart.

"Hua Wei, if you dare to leave, I will cook you in a big pot right now!"

Zhu Di's vicious sentence scared Hua Wei away, fearing that he would become the big goose he ate yesterday, but then he cried again, "Your Highness is mean and ungrateful, if you treat heroes like this, sooner or later you will be abandoned Yes, before long, you will be alone."

Zhu Di was full of resentment, he looked up, and there happened to be a gust of cold wind, wrapped in snowflakes, and slapped hard on the face, which made Zhu Di honest.

It turns out that the most terrifying thing to lead troops to fight is not necessarily the enemy, and in the current situation, God stopped him before even going out of the house. Could it be God's will?

Zhu Di shrank his neck, it seemed that he had to give up.But after going back like this, what is his face?

"Send the order to set up camp on the spot... Then, send a few more people back and tell the left-behind department to bring me food and grass!"

Li Jinglong was shocked, and leaned over and asked, "Your Highness, you, are you really going to send troops?"

"Who said that?"

"Isn't this the soldiers and horses before they move the food and grass! Isn't the reason you allocate food and grass to actually send troops?"

Zhu Di blinked his eyeballs, it turned out that I was messing around in front of me?

No wonder you didn't cry and fuss like Hua Wei!

Zhu Di also lost his temper!

"You're really right, tell Beiping's left-behind department to transport food, supplies and weapons for me. The king is going to fight!"

Angrily, Zhu Di pulled his horse and ordered the soldiers to set up camp. Then he hid in a warm tent, surrounded by the stove, and finally recovered.

Always looking for something to do, he took a look and finally noticed the wooden box next to it.

It contained the dossiers of the Beiping Left-behind Department. Ashamed to say, Zhu Di had never looked at his own family property when he arrived in Peiping.

"Hold me here and serve the king's office!" He sat there like an old man.

Hua Wei and Li Jinglong had no choice but to move the heavy wooden box to Zhu Di.

"Look!"

Zhu Di shook his head, "Don't look at this, just hug the bottom one!"

The two boys were stunned, "What do you mean? Playing with people, right?"

"Don't talk nonsense, hurry up! Mr. Lan taught me this, I heard that I learned it from Mr. Zhang."

Li Jinglong and Hua Wei looked at each other, they had no choice but to work harder, if they couldn't see anything, they would ask Li Wenzhong and Zhu Wenzheng to spank this guy's ass!

It took a lot of effort for the two of them to hold the box and bring it to Zhu Di.

After Zhu Di opened it, he looked at it page by page, and he didn't have much patience, especially because there were too many numbers on it, which seemed to be very difficult.

After all, a child under the age of ten soon became impatient, and he didn't read carefully, so he threw some files aside casually. Coincidentally, an official document fell out of a pile of things.

Zhu Di took it in his hand and glanced at it casually, it was a terrible situation.

"You two come here too!"

The three bastards stared and looked carefully. It actually said that the warehouses in Beiping were all empty, up to [-]%, and the food was missing. Among them, cloth, salt, tea, wasted It's even more serious. Many warehouses have guarded and stolen behaviors, and the losses are shocking!

"This, is this true?" Zhu Di asked stupidly.

Li Jinglong and Hua Wei looked at each other, they really couldn't believe it.

"Your Majesty has severely punished and executed even Tang Shengzong and Lu Zhongheng. How could anyone dare to steal the grain from the warehouse! I don't believe it!" Li Jinglong shook his head first.

Zhu Di blinked his eyes and looked at the official document again. What was written on it was convincing and did not seem to be fake. What should we do?

"It's not easy, let them transport us food, and just ship it out according to the amount in the warehouse. Let's keep an eye on it and see how much we have!"

The two boys heard that it was a good idea, so they all nodded. After all, compared to going to Kaiping City to chase the Mongolian cavalry to fight, it is much easier to count the amount of food stored outside Beiping City!

Then Zhu Di encountered the biggest problem in his life. He obviously couldn't understand what he said were all human words.

What is an important granary, it cannot be opened in a hurry, it is of great importance, and I hope the prince is also the most important state affairs, in case of random inspection, if there is loss, the prince will be responsible... In a word, don't check it.

Zhu Di was mad, he bullied me, didn't understand the matter, right?

"You bastards, listen to this king... I am staying at Sizhengtang now. I want to lead the army out of the fortress. You must prepare food and grass for me! This is a military order! If you dare to make this king responsible, this king will be in charge of stewing It's you!"