Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 59: Sorry, you really have no face in front of the emperor (Please pre-order)

"Biao'er, this may be difficult for you to understand and accept for a while.

We can understand this.

It's my fault that I didn't think about some things correctly before and let old guys like Song Lian teach you too early.

You have been instilled with too much Confucianism, talked too much about the Three Dynasties, and too many wise and benevolent rulers.

At this point, when you listen to what I say again, you will instinctively feel that what I say is wrong, which is normal."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao quickly calmed himself down and prepared to say something.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "It's okay, we will have a long time to spend together in the future, and we will experience more and more things.

One day, you will understand me.

Even if you can't achieve the same level as your father, you won't truly become the so-called holy emperor who rules the country with ease as the Confucians say."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao nodded to his father and stopped talking.

His gaze turned to the many people coming and going in the distance.

I watched it for a long, long time...

It was not until Eunuch Wang came to report that it was the Marquis of Nan'an, Commanders Yu and Liao who came to pay a visit that he came to his senses.

Together with his father Zhu Yuanzhang, he went down the corner tower and prepared to meet Yu Tongyuan and the others...

……

"I pay my respects to the superior and pay my respects to the Holy One."

"Meet His Highness the Crown Prince."

Yu Tongyuan, Yu Tongyuan and Liao Dingguo immediately bowed when they saw Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao.

Extra respectful.

The three of them were all nervous about coming to see Zhu Yuanzhang.

Seeing that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was also present, the tension disappeared a lot.

"We're fine, let's get up."

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, the three of them stood up.

"You did a good job this time, you guys didn't let us down.

The Chaohu Navy is still the brave and courageous Chaohu Navy!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Yu Tongyuan and the other two with a satisfied look on his face and said.

Yu Tongyuan and the other two were flattered and quickly said that this was what they should do. Their Chaohu Navy would always be the Chaohu Navy, the Chaohu Navy of the Ming Dynasty.

In fact, everyone's clothes were almost soaked with sweat at this time.

Mainly because of the fear.

If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had not sent a letter in advance, he would have reassured himself and others.

When the Ming King comes to deceive himself and others, if he and others really cooperate with the Ming King to deal with the superiors.

Or, even if you don't agree, just watch from the sidelines.

Just look at how these conspiracies of the Ming Cult were easily exposed by those in power.

You will know how miserable the fate of yourself and others will be!
When they captured Ming Wang before, they thought it was a coincidence.

Not long after they received the letter from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, King Ming came to their door and gave them a chance to make a contribution.

Looking at it now, how could this be a coincidence?

It was obvious that the superior had already seen through the plans of Ming Wang and others.

It is an opportunity and a test for myself and others.

Fortunately, I and others did not make any mistakes!

“The investigation into the illegal salt trafficking will be stopped according to the time the prince told you before.

This matter ends here and is completely over.

But remember, don't do it again in the future, or we won't forgive you!"

Yu Tongyuan and the other two nodded repeatedly to show that they understood and expressed their gratitude.

As I breathed a sigh of relief, a sense of melancholy also rose in my heart.

The Chaohu Navy is a large and powerful family, and many of its brothers have died in battle over the years.

Their wives, children and the elderly all need care.

Although the superiors have given compensation, it is impossible to take care of them properly with this.

If they want to live a good life, the people in the Chaohu Navy have to find a way.

Previously, Brother Liao Erge led his brothers in the navy to sell illegal salt, and a considerable portion of the profits were used to support the families of the deceased soldiers in the Chaohu navy.

Now, Brother Liao has lost his life because of this, and the superior has said this clearly to his face.

I really don't dare to touch the business of selling illegal salt again.

But we don’t know how to make a living or do other jobs.

Now that all the wars in the world are over, only the southwest and the Northern Yuan Dynasty are left. In the future, we will not need the navy when we mobilize troops.

The decline of the Chaohu navy's status can be imagined.

It’s not so easy for the people below to live decently and act like human beings...

But now that things have come to this, they have no other choice.

"Do you feel that you will have a hard life in the future?
Do you feel that you have no place to use your skills?"

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang's voice rang out.

Yu Tongyuan was frightened and tried to calm himself down.

I just felt like I was standing naked in front of the emperor at this moment.

The emperor saw everything from inside to outside.

No secrets at all!

"No, no, how dare I think so?"

He quickly denied it.

"Don't panic. It's normal to have such thoughts. Isn't it common to say that when the birds are gone, the good bow is hidden?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang said this, Yu Tongyuan and others were almost scared to death.

He hurriedly knelt down to apologize.

But he was supported by Zhu Yuanzhang who stood up.

"Don't be afraid. That's not what I meant, and neither are you. What I meant was that I see and remember the sacrifices of your Chaohu navy.

We will never let such a thing happen.

Not only that, we have found a brand new path for you.

As long as you keep going down this path, the profits will far exceed those of selling illegal salt, and it will also bring you immense honor. As long as you follow the rules, you can gain these benefits without having to worry about us punishing you!

A smile appeared on Zhu Yuanzhang's face again.

But what he said made Yu Tongyuan and others shocked and confused.

Is what the superior said true?
Why does it sound like a lie?
"What? Don't believe it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at them with a smile.

Several people repeatedly said they dared not, saying that it was their blessing to be remembered by their superiors and to find such a path for them.

They couldn't be more grateful.

But having said that, I still can't think of anything that can make more money than selling illegal salt.

At that moment, everyone held back their expectations, wanting to hear what the superiors had to say about this path.

"This road doesn't exist yet, but it won't take too long, three to four years at most, one to two at least, and we will open it up.

When that time comes, I will let your Chaohu navy live a prosperous life.

This path involves some things that I cannot explain to you now.

Saying it out loud might cause unnecessary trouble.

Just remember, we keep our word. We will pave the way for you, the Chaohu Navy, to live a prosperous life!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression became serious.

The path he was talking about was actually to abolish the maritime ban and re-establish the Maritime Customs Office.

Strengthen overseas trade.

If you want to engage in maritime trade, a strong naval fleet is essential.

The Chaohu Navy has now passed his test. It is the best choice to let the Chaohu Navy take charge of the Ming Dynasty's first naval fleet.

But before this, so many people had whispered in my ears about the maritime ban and the Maritime Customs.

It is said that the Maritime Customs Office is not important and only makes a profit of about 10,000 strings of cash a year. It would be more cost-effective to abolish it, implement a maritime ban, and prevent pirates.

Then I fooled myself, who was unaware of the truth, and actually did it.

From here you can see how deep the water is behind this.

There are still many important things to do now. Although the affairs of the Maritime Customs are urgent, they are not the top priority.

So, you can put it back a little bit.

This time, he came to personally reassure Yu Tongyuan and the others.

Having said that, that's enough.

If you say more, you will reveal your true colors and easily alert the enemy.

Yu Tongyuan and others who were waiting to hear the answer were somewhat confused for a moment when they heard what Zhu Yuanzhang said.

This... this is what they want to know the most, why didn’t the higher-ups tell them?
But the superiors still say that this road is extremely important.

This made them feel even more anxious and uncomfortable.

I want to ask, but I don't dare. After all, the superior has already said so much, and asking again would be really ignorant.

At that moment, he could only suppress his curiosity, thank the emperor again, and express his loyalty to him.

After talking a few more times, they said goodbye.

Before leaving, Yu Tongyuan said, "Sir, what should we do with the rebel leader? He said he wants... he wants you to oversee his execution."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, "We have to prepare for the imperial edict of apology, so we don't have time.

Hand him over to the Fengyang prefect, and arrange for him to leave today."

Yu Tongyuan took the order and left without saying a word.

It's very good that he can convey this message.

It's impossible to do anything more.

……

"Second Brother Yu, what exactly is the path that the superior mentioned?"

On the way back, Liao Dingguo touched Yu Tongyuan's shoulder and asked with curiosity and excitement.

He really couldn't imagine that there was any other way to make more money and gain more glory than selling illegal salt.

Yu Tongyuan pondered for a while and coughed, obviously he had gained something.

Liao Dingguo and Yu Tongyuan listened attentively.

"If the higher-ups say there's such a path, then there must be one. This path will definitely allow us to earn more and gain glory."

Yu Tongyuan and Liao Dingguo nodded repeatedly, indicating that Yu Tongyuan was right and waiting to hear more.

I waited for a long time but heard no sound.

"Gone?"

Liao Dingguo asked tentatively.

"Yes, no more."

Yu Tongyuan's answer was still very serious.

Dry! ! !
Yu Tongyuan and Liao Dingguo were almost split apart.

What kind of a culmination of nonsense literature is this???
"In my life, I hate two types of people the most. One is people who only speak half the words!"

Yu Tongyuan was complaining madly in his heart.

……

"How is it? Did Emperor Zhu agree to personally supervise my execution?"

Ming Wang, who had been waiting for a long time, couldn't help but ask when he saw Yu Tongyuan appear in front of him.

He asked this question, but in fact he felt that this thing could basically be accomplished.

After all, no matter what, he is the leader of the Ming Cult and the contemporary Ming King.

There is still status and position.

As a defeated general, he asked Emperor Zhu to personally supervise his execution. Emperor Zhu would still grant him this favor...

(End of this chapter)