Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 55 Heart-killing
"Father, Duke Han is still kneeling outside."

At around three o'clock in the morning, Zhu Biao came to Zhu Yuanzhang and said something with a slightly strange tone in his voice.

"If you want to kneel, go ahead and kneel. If you have the guts, take off your clothes and kneel with your back bare!
Since you like to learn the act of carrying a thorny branch to apologize, then learn it all. What's the point of wearing clothes?
"He wants to use this method to force us to surrender, Li Shanchang is overthinking it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang ignored Li Shanchang's self-torture trick.

It's unbelievable that he could come up with such a plan to play this trick on him!

"Father, it's cold, don't let him freeze to death."

Zhu Biao was a kind-hearted man after all, and he knew that Li Shanchang was of great importance and could not just die like that.

"Go to hell if you die!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude remained tough.

"He treated the laborers so badly, so it's better for him to suffer the cold now.

You deserve to freeze to death!"

After saying this, seeing that Biao'er was really worried, Zhu Yuanzhang comforted him again: "Don't worry, Biao'er, this dog is in good health! He won't die that easily."

In his previous life, Li Shanchang lived to be seventy-seven years old and died in the twenty-third year of Hongwu.

Even so, he was killed because of his involvement in the Hu Weiyong case.

Otherwise, based on the old man's strong physique, Zhu Yuanzhang had every reason to believe that Li Shanchang, who was more than ten years older than him, could outlast him.

Even Sima Yi couldn’t survive this old guy!

"Father, he is already sixty-two years old. No matter how strong he is, how strong can he be?

Even a young man like my child couldn't handle this kind of weather, let alone Li Shanchang."

Zhu Biao was a little amused and thought that his father was just speaking in anger.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard what his son Biaoer said, his heart ached.

In his previous life, Biaoer died in the 25th year of Hongwu, at the age of 38.

In the 23rd year of Hongwu, Li Shanchang was killed by himself because of the Hu Weiyong case.

Judging from Li Shanchang's physical condition at the time, Biao'er really couldn't compare to Li Shanchang...

"Biao'er, go to sleep. Don't worry too much. I, your father, know what's going on.

Don't let things get out of control.

You should get more sleep and take good care of your body."

When Zhu Biao heard what his father said, he was stunned.

He was clearly talking about Li Shanchang, so why did he bring it up to me?

Father also asked me to take care of myself?

Also, why did the way the emperor looked at me feel strange? It was just like the time during the grand court meeting on New Year's Day.

"Father, I am in good health, but Li Shanchang may be in trouble.

Li Shanchang really deserved to die. Judging from what happened this time, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he deserved to be cut into pieces.

But... we can't really let him kneel and die here. He can't die now."

Zhu Biao knew very well how serious the matter was with Li Shanchang.

Now that Liao Yongzhong is dead, the Chaohu Navy can be easily appeased.

If Li Shanchang died at this time, the huge force gathered around him would definitely explode.

There will definitely be great turmoil in the Ming Dynasty.

My father has the ability to suppress it, but it will also seriously damage his vitality and he will not be able to recover in a short time.

Sometimes, we have to consider the overall situation.

As a superior, you cannot act too impulsively.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very pleased when he saw his son's reaction.

My own son Biao is excellent. He is worthy of being the heir I carefully trained. He can understand many things.

However, there was still some kindness in the end.

According to his idea, it would be best to let Li Shanchang kneel until tomorrow morning and then drive him back.

"Okay, Dad will meet him and tell him to get out of here right away. If he wants to die, then die far away and don't get in the way here!
We still have to give face to our boss.

But you have to promise me that after I deal with this, you will go to bed quickly.

Sleep in tomorrow morning and don’t get up so early.

The world is big, but the most important thing is that you get enough sleep!"

Zhu Biao felt warm in his heart, surrounded by the deep fatherly love.

"Father, I will obey you!"

……

Guards carrying lanterns came out, and a tall man wrapped in a cloak also appeared.

Seeing this movement, Li Shanchang, who was shivering from the cold, was delighted.

Zhu Yuanzhang finally came out!

I knew that he didn't dare to let himself kneel and die here!
He knew that after he had acted like this, he would have to see him! "The guilty minister, Li Shanchang, pays homage to the Highness."

Li Shanchang said with a trembling voice.

Zhu Yuanzhang walked up to Li Shanchang and squatted down.

"Are you angry? Do you feel wronged?"

Li Shanchang's nose felt sore and tears almost fell: "A guilty minister dares not feel wronged, only the superiors feel wronged."

"Do you think that I'm so angry because you captured my son and brought him to Zhongdu City, so I want to retaliate against you?"

Is not it?
Li Shanchang thought so in his heart, but said: "How could I think so? The emperor cares about the people of the world and cannot bear to see them suffer.

This time in Zhongdu City, I did something wrong, and I will correct it next time."

"Ha ha……"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled.

"You, Old Li, are just talking! We know what you're thinking."

After saying this, there was some reminiscence in his eyes.

"Do you remember the first time we met? When we captured Dingyuan City, many people were in a panic.

You, Old Li, are riding a donkey and walking past us with a nonchalant look on your face.

I see that you have an extraordinary temperament and I am interested in your talent, so I want you, Old Li, to give me some advice.

You said that we should take out 3,000 shi of grain and distribute it to the people.

We were extremely poor at that time. We finally captured Dingyuan and obtained 6,000 shi of grain. We were counting on these things to turn things around and recruit soldiers.

As a result, you, Old Li, asked me to give up half of it as soon as I asked, and I really couldn't bear to do so."

“But the next day when you came to power, you posted a notice distributing all 6,000 dan of grain to the people of Dingyuan.

When I heard this news, I was shocked and immediately decided that you would be able to accomplish great things upon ascending to the throne, unlike other self-proclaimed kings."

Li Shanchang responded with some emotion.

“We thought that after we released the grain, we would no longer be able to recruit soldiers.

But who could have imagined that before we could even recruit soldiers, so many people would come forward to join the army voluntarily.

The people of Dingyuan are completely united with us.

From then on, we realized that the people are the most simple and honest. If you are good to the people, the people will be good to you!

If you can gain the support of the majority of the people, you can get things done.

Come to think of it, it was you, Old Li, who taught us this principle.

Why do I remember it so clearly, but you, Old Li, have completely forgotten it?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice suddenly rose, and he scolded Li Shanchang angrily.

"My Lord, I was wrong, and I will repent now!
When I build Zhongdu City again, I will never make this mistake again!"

Li Shanchang immediately took advantage of the situation and expressed his opinion.

He knew that this matter ended here.

I have been kneeling here for so long. Although it is a bit embarrassing, the effect is still very significant.

The emperor finally gave in and continued to build the Zhongdu city.

As long as the emperor agrees to continue building Zhongdu City, everything will be worth it.

In this matter, I am not a loser.

I told you, as long as I come here and kneel down, and continue to build Zhongdu City, Zhu Yuanzhang will have to agree whether he agrees or not!
He has no choice!

"No! You don't know you're wrong, you know we won't build Zhongdu City anymore!"

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up, looked at Li Shanchang and said word by word: "I tell you in person, we will not rebuild Zhongdu City, nor will we move the capital to Zhongdu again!
Don't blame me, all of this is caused by you, Old Li!"

Li Shanchang was stunned on the spot and suffered another heavy blow.

"Ascend!"

He knocked his head against the ground, his voice like that of an old monkey weeping.

Zhu Yuanzhang turned around and didn't look at Li Shanchang.

As the footsteps faded away, a voice came:
"There's no need to say more about this. Go back and don't let the prince's efforts go to waste!"

The closed door blocked out the last ray of light from the lantern.

Li Shanchang knelt on the ground with his forehead against the cold ground, feeling as if even his heart was frozen.

After a while, he slowly raised his head, looked at the closed door, and grinned at himself.

As I laughed, two lines of tears flowed out...

He struggled to get up from the ground, turned around and left with staggering steps.

Li Cunyi, who was guarding in the distance, hurried over to help, but was pushed away by Li Shanchang.

I didn't take a car, I just stumbled along the way, walking forward in the night...

(End of this chapter)