Traveling Through the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: The Ming Zun Zhang Wuji

Chapter 598 Zhu Yuanzhang’s Plan
Upon seeing this, Zhang Wuji also praised these two people as smart people in his heart.

Although Zhang Wuji would really keep his promise and make them the founding kings of the country.

But whether they can convince the public, whether they will be isolated by the officials or even impeached in the future is not his business.

When Zhang Wuji heard this, he was not hypocritically polite. He then said: "Oh? Since the two Aiqings are not willing to be promoted to the nobility, then I will not force it. That Fang Aiqing still retains the title of 'Qu Guogong'. And Chen Aiqing will Let’s call him ‘Nan’an Gong’.”

Faced with Zhang Wuji's edict, the two people still refused.

Chen Youding was the first to speak: "I would like to ask your Majesty to take back your order."

Seeing this, Fang Guozhen echoed and said, "The same goes for me."

Zhang Wuji asked puzzledly at this time: "The two beloved ministers are princes of one side. Now that they have sincerely returned to surrender and withdraw from the feudal vassal, I don't have to treat you poorly. There is no need for you to refuse."

Chen Youding heard this and replied: "Your Majesty is very kind to you. If your Majesty grants a minister to you, you can just make him a world prince. I heard that Li Siqi, the Marquis of Luoyang, an old minister of Meng Yuan Dynasty, also joined your Majesty. Li Hou's ancestor was Meng Yuan. The noble founder of the country. I can be regarded as a surrendered general. Since he has been granted the title of marquis, I should not be higher than him."

Fang Guozhen also followed Chen Youding's words and said: "What Chen Shuai said is very true. When it comes to the merits of resisting the Yuan Dynasty, no one among the rebels in the world can match Marshal Liu, and Marshal Liu has been awarded the title of Duke. My meritorious service is not as good as Marshal Liu. Please also grant me the title of Marquis." "

Seeing that these two people were so aware of current affairs, Zhang Wuji completely gave up his plans to deal with them in the future.

So he said: "Well, since the two beloved queens are like this, I should also be beautiful as a man. I made Fang Aiqing the Marquis of Linjiang, with a settlement of households. I made Chen Aiqing the Marquis of Zhennan, with a settlement of households. Two beloved queens There’s no need to refuse.”

After listening to Zhang Wuji's words, the two of them knelt down and received the order to express their gratitude.

Seeing the two of them acting like "dog slaves", Zhang Shicheng glared at them both with disdain.

But Zhu Yuanzhang remained calm about this.

Originally, Zhu Yuanzhang just wanted to trick the two of them into the trap. Since these two were smart people and refused to fall into the trap, then they were both lucky.At least Zhang Shicheng, a "fool", still can't let go of the so-called false reputation.With him in his hands, Zhu Yuanzhang can be invincible.

In fact, since returning to the inn yesterday, Zhu Yuanzhang has been thinking hard about the current countermeasures.

Zhu Yuanzhang also knew very well that the Yuan court was weak, and the one who would unify the Central Plains in the future and bring order to the world would undoubtedly be Zhang Wuji.

This recruitment meeting was the last chance Zhang Wuji gave them.It was also Zhang Wuji’s last love.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang also encountered difficulties.He neither wanted to give away his hard-won country, nor did he want to break up with Zhang Wuji and completely ruin the lives of the nine clans.

Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that he was different from Zhang Shicheng. If Zhang Shicheng opposed Zhang Wuji, he could cause trouble. But if he, a man from Mingjiao, opposed Zhang Wuji, then the army would inevitably mutiny.

The army that Zhu Yuanzhang had grown rapidly in the name of Ming Zun has now become a constraint for him.

However, after Zhu Yuanzhang thought hard all night, he finally came up with a solution that had both sides.

That is the technique of "vertical and horizontal manipulation".

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Wuji made conditions, just to delay the date of reducing the vassal state.

But he was not delaying it for himself, but for Zhang Shicheng.Zhu Yuanzhang knew Zhang Shicheng. Although Zhang Shicheng had fought several battles with the Yuan army, the two sides still had secret contacts.

If Zhang Shicheng had not agreed to withdraw the vassal clan on the spot, he would definitely rebel after returning.Moreover, they joined forces with Meng Yuan to rebel.

At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang would sit and watch the "two Zhangs fighting for hegemony" between Zhang Wuji and Zhang Shicheng.

If Zhang Wuji wins, then the general trend of the world will be decided at that time, and he will withdraw from the vassal and surrender, and bear the thorn and plead guilty.Xu Da, Chang Yuchun and other people who had an old relationship with Zhang Wuji interceded for him. Even if he could not keep the title of king, he would still retain his position as a marquis in the future.

Moreover, when he was pleading guilty, Zhu Yuanzhang had already thought of a countermeasure. He told Zhang Wuji that he saw Zhang Shicheng's disobedience and planned to "trap" him and expose his wolfish ambitions.

With this barely justifiable reason, and with Xu Da, Chang Yuchun and others interceding for him later, Zhang Wuji had no reason to kill him.

But if Yuan Ting and Zhang Shicheng win, then Zhang Wuji will definitely be seriously injured, and Zhu Yuanzhang can continue to split the soil and seal the territory.

However, Zhang Wuji has strong soldiers and horses. If Yuan Ting and Zhang Shicheng win, it will inevitably be a tragic victory. He mobilizes his troops and horses to take the opportunity to go north to eliminate Zhang Shicheng, take advantage of the opportunity to annex Jianghuai, and then go north with the momentum of victory. Even if he cannot be "the king who enters Xianyang first", It can also seize large areas of Qilu's territory.

By the time Zhang Wuji recovers from his failure, Zhu Yuanzhang will also be full-fledged.

At that time, he dismissed the generals of the Mingjiao Department and asked the soldiers of the Mingjiao Department to return to their hometowns to work in the fields.After gaining a foothold, he followed Fang Guozhen's example and wavered between Yuan Ting and Ming Zun.You can be invincible.If we wait and act later, we may not be able to dominate the world.

Therefore, today Zhu Yuanzhang uncharacteristically agreed to withdraw from the vassal state, and even took Chen Youding and the others into the water together.

This is why Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to find some allies for Zhang Shicheng.You can even take the opportunity to annex them.After all, their territory borders Zhu Yuanzhang.It's a pity that Fang Guozhen and Chen Youding were not as "stupid" as Zhang Shicheng and were not fooled.

Seeing that Zhang Wuji had reached an agreement with Fang Guozhen, Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "In addition to retaining the title of king, I have an unkind request."

Although Zhang Wuji was a little impatient, he still asked with a calm expression on his face: "If you have anything to say, I love you, but it's okay to say it."

Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "The handover of household registration, the handover of military households, and the handover of taxes all need to be sorted out. Please allow your majesty to allow me to wait for several months to prepare for the withdrawal of the vassal vassal, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble in the future."

After Zhang Shicheng heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words, he quickly echoed: "What King Wu said is absolutely true. Please accept your Majesty's permission."

Hearing this, even a fool noticed the two people's intentions.We are all smart people, and we have already seen everything.No one is hiding it anymore.

And this is also a trap for Zhang Wuji. If Zhang Wuji does not agree, then today's negotiation will collapse again.Moreover, both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Yuanzhang have already made concessions. If they continue to force themselves, they will really be suspected of "burning bridges across the river" and "forgetting their own interests."

But if they accept it, then if they are given a few months, they will build city walls, hoard food and strengthen defense armaments.

If the time comes to attack the city by yourself, you will definitely pay a heavier price.

And during this period, he cannot attack in advance.If he attacks in advance, Ming Zun will go back on his promise, which will have a great impact on his authority.

But if after the time limit, they neither withdraw from the vassal nor rebel, but just find a reason to continue delaying, it will not matter if they fight at that time, or if they don't fight.

If you fight, it will cost you a lot.If they don't fight, they will feel like a thorn in their backs or a lump in their throats.

(End of this chapter)