Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 43 They came earlier than us, right here in Zhongdu City

Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze fell on Li Shanchang who was kneeling on the ground.

After so many years, I returned to Zhongdu City and met Li Shanchang, my own 'Xiao He'!
His gaze paused on Li Shanchang for a moment, then moved to the many people kneeling behind Li Shanchang.

He saw Wu Liang, Marquis of Jiangyin, and Li Cun Yi.

I saw the Minister of Industry Xue Xiang, the Fengyang Prefect Zhu Xiang, and the many nephews, nieces, and relatives of the nobles...

There is no sign of Tang He here.

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally knew what Tang He had done...

Those who knelt down to worship him were filled with joy.

It was as if they had won a great victory and were asking for credit from me, waiting for me, the emperor, to praise and reward them.

He also decided that he would reward them.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled.

This is completely different from the atmosphere in my previous life when I returned to Zhongdu in September of the eighth year of Hongwu.

That time, some news leaked out, and they were already somewhat unsure.

They were kneeling here to welcome him. Although the scene looked joyous, beneath the surface, countless people were worried and uneasy.

The atmosphere is still good now!

They radiated joy from the bottom of their hearts.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also happy to see this.

It means that if I try again, I will do a good job.

Even now, with the knife at their necks, these people are still unaware, unprepared, and still rejoicing!

Next, I can give them a big surprise!

Can cut better!

I didn’t get any important evidence in my previous life, but I can make up for my regret in this life and kill him well!
"Hahaha, Duke Han, please get up quickly, and everyone else should get up quickly too!
And all of you, get up!"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily and stood up from the jade sedan chair. He asked Li Shanchang and others, as well as the people on both sides of the road who were separated by the Jinwu Guards, to stand up. At this time, many people who had knelt down along with Li Shanchang and others also stood up.

Upon hearing this, everyone, led by Li Shanchang, thanked the emperor for his virtue and then stood up.

Zhu Yuanzhang got down from the emperor's jade carriage and walked up to Li Shanchang and others, his face wide open with a smile.

"Old Li, thank you for your hard work! You have all worked so hard!"

The emperor's two words of thanks made Li Shanchang and many others feel sad as they recalled the efforts they had made in the construction of the capital city over the past few years.

I feel warm in my heart again.

Then endless excitement and anticipation arise.

Steady!

Things are really stable!

Just as Han Guogong said, just work hard and don't worry about too many people dying.

Those are just details.

As long as the Zhongdu city can be built quickly and well, it will be a great achievement.

Not only would the emperor not blame him, but he would also reward him.

Now it seems that this is indeed the case.

Not only them, but even Xue Xiang, who had been secretly worried, felt relieved at this moment.

It seems that I was overthinking it and Mr. Han Guo was right.

"Come on, Lao Li, come with me and sit on the Jade Chariot!"

After meeting these leading figures in Zhongdu City, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Li Shanchang and greeted him with a smile.

"You can't do that, absolutely not!"

Li Shanchang was stunned when he heard this and kept declining.

"What's the problem? Are you, Old Li, being polite to me?

It’s not like we didn’t sleep on the same couch before!
There's no reason to become estranged now."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and reached out to pull Li Shanchang, and got on the jade sedan without saying a word.

Li Shanchang kept saying that it was not allowed and was against etiquette, but he followed Zhu Yuanzhang onto the jade sedan chair very honestly.

However, it only stopped at getting on the jade chariot.

After arriving on the Jade Paladin, he refused to obey Zhu Yuanzhang's request to sit with him and simply stood beside him. "Old Li, you are just too cautious!"

Li Shanchang said: "My Lord, there is a difference between the ruler and the minister. My Lord is close to me and trusts me, but I cannot take advantage of my favor and become arrogant.

We should also strictly abide by the duties of a subject.

Don’t take even a single step further.”

The smile on Zhu Yuanzhang's face became even more intense. This Li Shanchang, what he said was even better than his singing!

Li Shanchang stood in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, bowing slightly, looking very respectful.

But at this moment, my mood has already soared to the clouds!
When the emperor returned to his hometown, all the elders and fellow villagers came to welcome him.

Only I was held by the hand by the superior and personally led to the jade chariot to ride together!

What an honor!

Let yourself show off enough!
The feeling of showing up in your hometown is far from comparable to showing up anywhere else.

Of course, what is more important is that this move by the emperor also fully demonstrates that he is extremely satisfied with the construction of the capital city.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the jade sedan chair, looking into the distance and taking in the scenery of his hometown.

Wherever I looked, I saw prosperity. Compared to the dilapidated, desolate and miserable places in my memory, there had been earth-shaking changes.

It can be said that returning to Fengyang County has given it a new look.

But Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't be happy.

Because he knew that the singing birds and dancing swallows and the gurgling water he saw were all fake, and were what someone wanted him to see!
Our own Ming Dynasty is far from being able to reach the moon in the sky or catch turtles in the five oceans.

Although they all returned to their hometowns, their moods were very different!

After thinking about it for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang withdrew his thoughts and sat up straight.

His eyes became firm.

Nothing is difficult in the world, as long as you are willing to climb!
These filthy things, these rotten and corrupt things, I must sweep them away one by one!

Create a brand new Ming Dynasty!

Since ancient times, no one has been able to match Li Shimin in military ability, and the second best is Zhu Yuanzhang!
If someone else said this, Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely not accept it.

But after living in modern times for fifteen years and gaining a deep understanding of many things, Zhu Yuanzhang was truly convinced.

He felt that if he were to live his life again, he might be able to fight for it again, not only to get such high evaluation in military affairs, but also to have something to show for himself in other aspects!

The jade chariot moved forward, carrying Zhu Yuanzhang and the excited Li Shanchang all the way to Zhongdu City.

Li Shanchang stood on the jade sedan chair with his head bowed, introducing Zhu Yuanzhang to various things about Zhongdu City.

He looked calm, but his words and actions fully revealed his arrogance and complacency.

At this time, the city of Zhongdu was brand new, clean and tidy everywhere. Where was the filth and dead bodies everywhere before?
Zhu Yuanzhang patiently followed Li Shanchang's introduction and looked at the Zhongdu City, which made him feel uncomfortable and sent chills down his spine.

The construction of the imperial palace in Zhongdu City has basically been completed.

Xingfu Palace was the most beautiful one.

Today is the afternoon of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and Li Shanchang has had a sumptuous banquet prepared here.

All the leading figures in Zhongdu, except Tang He, the Marquis of Zhongshan, were present.

Including Zhu Yuanzhang's real old fellows, not a single one was left out.

In this regard, Li Shanchang's arrangements were foolproof.

The scene seemed joyful.

"My Lord, you've had a hard time on this journey. It's getting late. How about we start the banquet now?"

Li Shanchang looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked.

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said, "No hurry, our son hasn't arrived yet."

Upon hearing this, Li Shanchang's gaze subconsciously fell on Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

This time when he came to the throne, he brought his only son, the prince, with him, and he is here.

Why did you say your son didn’t come?

Could it be... that you are talking about Xu Sima, the godson?

"I wonder where the other princes are? I'll go get them right away."

Restraining his doubts, Li Shanchang followed Zhu Yuanzhang's words and asked.

"They arrived earlier than us and are now in Zhongdu City."

Li Shanchang:? ? ? ! ! !
(End of this chapter)