First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Lao Zhu gave the order to go to the Huaixi Chamber of Commerce to meet fellow villagers, chat and talk about the family.

Go down with an order, and it will arrive in an hour,

At this moment, many people in the Huaixi Chamber of Commerce were dumbfounded and completely caught off guard.They immediately fell into a quarrel. Some people opposed Baozhu Yidou. The old man is so arrogant, so he should go away. The generalissimo deserves him. Why do we want to court death?

Others said, have you forgotten the benefits of Master Zhu?

If you don't save yourself, are you still a person?

How can I mess around in the rivers and lakes in the future?

Besides, Marshal Zhu is also a native of Huaixi, and they all grew up eating the same rice. As long as we explain it clearly to him, we may be able to turn hostility into friendship, and maybe even improve to a higher level!

Look, it's a good day.

The two groups had a particularly fierce quarrel, and finally it was thanks to one of Zhu Yidou's godsons, who stepped forward and slapped a knife in front of his face, and he chopped off his little finger without saying a word.

Can you help me?

If I don't help and watch my godfather suffer, I will kill myself.

This move of his frightened many people, Zhu Yidou has been kind to so many people, if there is someone who can't get over it and insists on avenging him, then someone will be in trouble.

In desperation, this group of talents submitted a joint document to intercede for Zhu Yidou.

But their intercession attracted Zhu Yuanzhang's visit, and he said he wanted to see all the Huaixi folks, which made everyone in a hurry.

What exactly does superior mean?

No one can say whether everything disappeared or there were other arrangements, but Lao Zhu came in such a hurry and didn't give him any time to prepare. The group of people fell into confusion, whether they were alive or dead, no one could say!

"My lord will be here soon, Commander Zhu, do you know a lot of people here?"

Zhu Wenzheng blushed. He did have a few good friends, but now, he doesn’t know if they are friends anymore... "Mr. Zhang, I will rescue them now, and then, then beat them hard !"

Zhang Ximeng smiled: "Why are you beating them? This is illegal. Be careful, I will play the master and punish you according to the military law!"

Zhu Wenzheng was stunned. In fact, he had very limited contact with Zhang Ximeng. He just knew that his uncle admired him very much, and also knew that Zhang Ximeng had a very high prestige in the army. Although he did not directly lead the army, those generals respected him very much. What is so great about Zhang Ximeng, it's just echoing what others say!

"Commander Zhu, why did you gain the Lord's trust this time?"

Zhu Wenzheng was stunned again, "Well...what's so strange between our uncle and nephew?"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "Yes, uncles and nephews are very close, so why do you think there are so many fathers and sons killing each other and brothers killing each other in the history books? Could it be that the history books are wrong?"

Zhu Wenzheng was startled suddenly, and looked at Zhang Ximeng stupidly, his brain circuit was indeed not enough, what, what does this mean?

"Hey, I just like talking too much. I have only been in Jinling for more than a month now. If you say how close you are, I don't believe it. Lianzhi, share weal and woe. At that time, can you still believe it?"

When Zhang Ximeng said this, he paused, then walked into the chamber of commerce with big strides, and watched the seat preparations.Zhu Wenzheng was left alone in a mess.

He hesitated for a while, when a gust of wind blew, he couldn't help shivering!

Zhu Wenzheng seemed to understand a little bit.

Family affection is certainly not a fake thing, but it is not invincible, invincible, it doesn't matter what you do... And forming a party for personal gain has always been the greatest evil.

Because once the people below collude together, they can give and receive privately and play with the rules, and whatever is said above will not work.Anything will be isolated.Over time, they become deaf, blind, and don't know anything, and then the power is left behind.

This kind of thing cannot be tolerated by any high-ranking person with a little bit of pursuit.

You won't even make an exception just because you are your own nephew.

Because this has seriously crossed the bottom line and there is no room for compromise!

The reason why Zhu Wenzheng's fault is not serious this time is just like what Zhang Ximeng said, it's only been over a month, can they really collude?How many bad things can you do?

Afterwards, Lao Zhu will definitely mention Zhu Wenzheng. Whether he can understand it is his business.

If he can't figure it out, he still acts recklessly, and in the future, he will be alone, for a year or two, for a long time, forming a party for personal gain, greedy for profit, really crossing the line, no one can save him.

There is no doubt that Zhang Ximeng's suggestion can make Zhu Wenzheng sober up, think carefully, and don't get himself trapped!

Zhu Wenzheng shook his head, don't say anything, first protect his uncle, so that there is no accident, and then ask Mr. Zhang for advice, and see what to do in the future.

Zhu Wenzheng made up his mind, but in the end there was an accident.

What happened this time was not his fault, but Zhu Yuanzhang's.

According to the plan, Lao Zhu was going to come to Huaixi Chamber of Commerce, and then summoned the folks to talk directly about Zhu Yidou with the big guys... But the matter was too big, and many people came here.

No way, who made Jinling City also called Huijing? There are a large group of Huaixi fellows, which is also reasonable!

Among the people who came were boatmen from Jiangshan, porters at the wharf, those who were in the business of medicinal materials, those in silk workshops, and even those who butchered pigs to buy meat... In short, there are 360 ​​lines, almost every line has them, so it can be seen that Zhu Yidou His power has indeed swelled tremendously!

After Zhu Yuanzhang arrived, he found that there were so many people outside, so Lao Zhu simply cheered up, "Just, right here, prepare two chairs and a table, let's talk directly with the villagers!"

No one dared to refute Lao Zhu's order, but Zhang Ximeng and Zhu Wenzheng had already arranged it inside, so you'd be happy to get it outside temporarily. What about the big guys?

What if someone wants to be unfavorable to the superior?

When the news reached Zhang Ximeng's ears, he was stunned and helpless. This is a face-to-face meeting between Lao Zhu and the people, and it is a key step in building trust!

Even after ascending the throne, Lao Zhu still kept the Dengwen drum, which meant that the people were allowed to sue the imperial court and hear the voices of the people directly.It may be dangerous now, but it is not easy to refute.

"Commander Zhu, your burden is heavy again!"

Zhu Wenzheng did not hesitate, and immediately said: "I will do my best, please rest assured, sir."

His guarantee reassured Zhang Ximeng, so he simply came out and went to Lao Zhu's side.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile on his face, "Sir, don't worry. We were born in poverty, had to live, and were monks... I know in my heart that ninety percent of the folks who come here today are poor people just like us. If we were poor back then, If you can get on the boat, you might come to Jinling too! Then you might be like the big guy!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was loud and loud, and after he finished speaking a few words, the people around immediately whispered to each other. Some people didn't know yet, but some already knew it. Our Marshal Zhu's background is not good at all, and he is much worse than the rest of us. 10,000+ elite soldiers occupied Jinling.

But the great victory of the Huaixi people, he is our great hero!

In just a few words, the relationship with this group of people has been shortened, and the big guys are willing to accept Lao Zhu. This is a good start.

Zhang Ximeng also said with a smile: "My lord, when you meet with fellow countrymen, you will meet old acquaintances in other places. I think you can speak freely and talk about things that everyone cares about!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement, looked at the crowd, his eyes were full of encouragement.

Finally, after a while, a little old man stood up. He trembled slightly and walked in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Then he got up and said with a sullen face: "Marshal, we have produced two heroes in Huaixi these years, one is you, and the other... was locked up by you! I just can't figure it out, as fellow villagers, Why do you have to kill each other, what is the reason for this?"

The little old man said angrily: "I'm over 50, I'm not afraid of dying, the Generalissimo doesn't like to hear it, you just kill me! But the words are held in my stomach, I have to say it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked dignified, but he didn't blame anything, but nodded in understanding, then he stood up and said to everyone: "Since it is open and honest, let the big guys talk, we like to listen to anything... But we also have some reasons, I want to tell everyone. Just now the old man mentioned two heroes, we don’t care if we count them or not, but no matter what, there are many people who are better than that person... Let’s just say two casually."

"There was a man named Xu Da. In less than three days, he marched more than 100 miles in a hurry to stop the [-] elite Yuan army in Tianchang. He fought bloody battles and saved hundreds of thousands of folks in Chuzhou."

"There is another person named Li Shanchang. For several years, he has been conscientious and hardworking. He presided over the distribution of land, granted land to poor families, and supplied military supplies. He has never made a mistake."

"Besides, Huaiyuan people often Yuchun, brave and invincible, although they made many small mistakes, but fought in Tongling, won peace, went to Jinling, charged all the way, and never fell behind."

"Besides them, there are too many good men in Huaixi, so we won't say more." Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhang Ximeng again, and said with a smile: "Take this Mr. Zhang as an example, although he is not from Huaixi, , but he advocates the equalization of the land and the elimination of exorbitant taxes. He also promotes enlightenment in the army, allowing countless Huaixi children to read and write... These examples are too numerous to enumerate. I don’t understand. That Zhu Yidou is so popular? Can't let us understand, what kind of good thing did he do, so that you will never forget it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's questioning surprised everyone, including the little old man who asked the question aggressively, and was dumbfounded.

Everyone said that Zhu Yidou was good, but what good things did Zhu Yidou do?It seems that the big guy can't tell... He has helped many people arrange work and have a bite to eat, but every New Year's day, he has to give gifts, and if he neglects a little, he will be punished.

Although Zhu Yidou would not make a move, his son and those minions would not be polite.

If you don't know how to be grateful, you don't need to live!

Besides, although he is known as Zhu Yidou and begged him to give a dou of rice, but if you really eat this Dou of rice, your life will be "Big Brother".

Zhu Yidou is really like that timely rain. Everyone talks about the benefits of Brother Song, but what good did Brother Song do?Informed and rescued Chao Gai who was robbed by the gang?Or killed Yan Poxi skillfully?

It is strange that a small Yasi, an inconspicuous person, can be known all over the world, and everyone regards him as a big brother.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at everyone, "You don't want to say...then let's talk about it. Although we have never been to Jinling, we have been to Huaiyuan, Chuzhou, and Suzhou... nothing else, just begging Everywhere I go, I have to worship the pier, and I need someone to lead the way, so I can get this mouthful of food and eat it in my stomach. Naturally, I have to be grateful to my eldest brother, and for my eldest brother, it is only natural to go through life and death."

Lao Zhu laughed at himself and sneered: "At the time we didn't think there was anything wrong, but later we realized that it is the law of heaven to eat enough, wear warm clothes, and live dignifiedly! You don't need to beg any big brother, and you don't need to be exploited by others!"

"In the past, the Yuan court was incompetent and couldn't manage many things, so Zhu Yidou was born. In the past few years, the court has become more and more useless, and the rules and regulations have disappeared. Zhu Yidou has become more and more inflated, reaching the point of being lawless and shocking!"

"We stand here and want to say a few words of heart to the folks! We know your sufferings, so we want to give you a thorough solution, solve your problems, and cure the poor disease from the root cause!"

"Folks, there is no need to worship any big brother. We will divide the land evenly, encourage industry and commerce, abolish exorbitant taxes, and promote education... What we did in Chuzhou in the past, we will continue to do when we arrive in Jinling!"

"In the past, the imperial court didn't do anything, but now we are here to make rules! Make a rule that is in line with the laws of nature!" Zhu Yuanzhang scanned the audience and asked loudly: "How is it? Let's make it clear, who else thinks that Zhu Yidou is wronged Yes, please stand up and continue to speak for him, and we will settle this lawsuit here!"

After Lao Zhu finished speaking, there was a buzzing sound in the crowd, everyone looked at me, I looked at you, and there was a lot of discussion. After a while, a man with only one arm left came out from the crowd. Squeeze out with all your might.

He plopped down on his knees, howled, and gnashed his teeth: "Marshal, I, I want to report Zhu Yidou, he sent someone to cut off my arm and robbed my wife!"

Chapter 175 Jinling's surname is Zhu

One person stood up, like an ant nest on the river embankment, and then there was a second, a third, so many that there were countless... In front of the Huaixi Chamber of Commerce, hundreds of people fell to their knees on the ground , wailing, someone accused Zhu Yidou of his evil deeds, crying so much that he fainted!

There are more people, who rushed here after hearing the news.

Finally someone dared to speak out about Zhu Yidou's evil deeds, and finally someone could make decisions for the people.

The mountains roared and the tsunami broke, and the sky fell apart.

Zhu Yidou's reputation as a big brother, which he had painstakingly built up for decades, collapsed in this instant.

This city is still surnamed Zhu, but this Zhu is Zhu Yuanzhang!

Lao Zhu showed great patience in the face of the people's cries. He listened carefully, asked people to stand up and tell the story, and asked the big guys to provide evidence.

After working hard for more than two hours, Lao Zhu's mouth was dry.

"Folks and elders, we all know what you said. Don't worry, we will definitely let the big guys decide... You go back first and sort out everything you know. Starting tomorrow, we will be in Jiqing Mansion Yamen , start the formal trial of this case, and we must return justice to everyone!"

Lao Zhu repeatedly stated that he left the Huaixi Chamber of Commerce under Zhu Wenzheng's protection... Just as Lao Zhu was leaving, there was a man in the crowd, less than ten meters away from Lao Zhu, with his hands in his arms, tightly Holding the dagger, his palms were covered with cold sweat, and his eyes were fixed on Zhu Yuanzhang's figure, but he didn't dare to pull it out!

Yes, this man is an assassin.

He was appointed by Zhu Yidou's righteous son to assassinate Zhu Yuanzhang in order to rescue "Brother Zhu".

To be honest, the assassination of Zhu Yuanzhang and the rescue of Zhu Yidou are fundamentally two contradictory things, but with the brain capacity of this assassin, it is impossible to think clearly.

He is a brave and ruthless gangster. In the first few years, Brother Zhu promoted him and arranged for him to carry bags at the pier. Later, he had a fierce personality and liked to beat people, so he was actually promoted to the management team. work.

He consciously stands out from others and is a master of others.

This change was given by Big Brother Zhu, so he should respect Big Brother Zhu, even if his head is lost, he will not hesitate.

Repaying kindness with gratitude, showing loyalty, and stabbing at both sides... This is the lifeblood of us Jianghu people!

If you dare to arrest me, Brother Zhu, I will kill you!

Just like that, he blended into the crowd with a cold and sharp dagger in his arms.What Marshal Zhu, I don't know, I only recognize Big Brother Zhu!

Such a stingy assassin appeared in the crowd, but gradually, he felt something was wrong.More and more people stand up and accuse Zhu Yidou.

Among them was a porter at the pier. He said that Zhu Yidou's minions oppressed Goodness, forced them to work, donated money every day, and honored his elder brother.

I worked hard and worked day and night, and all the money was given to my eldest brother.

It was said that Zhu Yidou rewarded the work, but they didn't know that it was hard labor for the big guys. To put it bluntly, they were not even as good as animals, and they were bullied by eagles and dogs. They drank human blood and ate human flesh!

When the porter said this, there were countless responses immediately, and most of the other industries were like this, and they were even more exploited.

The big guys even have to give everything they have to satisfy Zhu Yidou's appetite.

People stood up one after another, complaining with tears, weeping uncontrollably, and the people around them gritted their teeth, fighting against the enemy... Gradually, a huge pressure rushed to his face, pressing heavily on the assassin's shoulders.

He originally wanted to assassinate Lao Zhu, but now he actually felt that there were unfriendly eyes everywhere in the crowd, as if they wanted to stab him twice.

This guy never imagined in his dreams, why is it so difficult to be an assassin?

I don't care about life or death, what else is there to dare?

I'm sorry, he really didn't dare!

Zhu Yuanzhang listened patiently, and asked Zhang Ximeng to record carefully. He didn't talk much, but he was a great encouragement to these poor people who had been exploited.

Everyone feels that Zhu Yuanzhang is kind and kind, saying what the common people like to hear, just like neighbors and relatives, almost forgetting the difference in status.

The support of the people can be seen with the naked eye, and the atmosphere of the scene is becoming more and more enthusiastic... If you want to assassinate such a person, let alone whether you can succeed, even if you succeed, the people around you will tear you to pieces, right?

Even if you want a complete corpse, you can't do it!

The assassin was terrified, sweating all over his body, his heart was beating rapidly, and he was terrified. He watched Zhu Yuanzhang pass not far from him, but he didn't have the courage to strike.

When Lao Zhu was far away, the crowd gradually dispersed, and the assassin stood there in a daze before regaining his senses.

How majestic Zhu Yuanzhang is, so many people support him, compared to his big brother Zhu, he is much stronger, it is completely incomparable!

One is a fairy coming down to earth, and the other is taking human form. Thinking about Zhu Yidou's pretending behavior, he is no better than a clown!