First Minister of Ming Dynasty

"Zhang Shicheng even dared to establish the Zhou Kingdom, calling him King Cheng, Xu Shouhui also called Emperor, Liu Futong supported King Xiaoming as Emperor... If the superior cannot call himself king and emperor, we will all suffer when we deal with them. Brother Bowen is very knowledgeable Wisdom, great insight, what do you think should I do?"

Liu Bowen frowned, low-key has its benefits.But it's embarrassing to keep a low profile for a long time. You always want to pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger.

"Brother Bowen, I suggest that the superior be called the king, even if he is not called the king, he should be called the Duke of the country. In fact, what I want is just the first two words."

Liu Bowen fell into deep thought. Speaking of which, Li Shanchang's thoughts can't be wrong.

Zhu Yuanzhang was promoted one step higher, with a good name externally, and internally he could properly arrange the civil and military official system, determine his subordinates, the status of the big guys was clear, and he also had a fighting spirit.

In short, the advantages and disadvantages are obvious.

"Li Shenshu, the lower officials are dull, I really can't figure out such a big thing for a while."

Li Shanchang was startled for a moment, then smiled and said: "Okay, that's what I said, you can talk to Zhang Experience later, when you are free, we can talk to the superior together, and at least we can discuss a proper solution."

Liu Bowen nodded, and left in a hurry.

Li Shanchang looked at his back and smiled slightly. Zhang Ximeng was indeed more talented than himself, and he was deeply trusted by Zhu Yuanzhang, which he couldn't match.

But Li Shanchang is not without the slightest advantage... With the expansion of Lao Zhu's power, there are more and more old bureaucrats under him.

After entering Jinling, Yang Xian and Xia Yu joined Zhu Yuanzhang, Wang Guangyang was in front, and then Fan Zuqian, Ye Yi, Xu Yuan and others were added.

If Song Lian, Ye Chen, and Zhang Yi recommended by Liu Bowen are also counted, under Zhu Yuanzhang's hands, a considerable civil service force has formed.

Don't compare them to those military generals, they are unobtrusive and low-key.

But their ideas are similar. After all, they have been in the Yuan court and are used to Confucian thinking.

In contrast, Zhang Ximeng had no advantage at all.

Maybe one day, it's not the same that Lao Li can completely overwhelm Zhang Ximeng.

"Experience, I think what Li Shen said is indeed a problem. We have many policies here. If we don't make it clear, there will be trouble. Besides, there are more than a dozen prefectures and millions of people. We should really think about it. The way to order the subordinates, just don’t provoke a siege from all directions.”

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "According to this, you have to call yourself the Duke of the Kingdom first? Which one do Mr. Bowen think is more appropriate?"

Liu Bowen smiled wryly, "The superior is in the south of the Yangtze River, and the only ones who can be used are the Dukes of Chu, Yue and Wu... Chu is mainly under the rule of Tianwan, and Yue is on Fang Guozhen's side, and it is too remote. The next step is the best for the superior. It is to call yourself the Duke of Wu, and to rule the place under the name of Wu Guo."

Zhang Ximeng didn't say anything. According to history, after the capture of Jinling, Lao Zhu called himself Duke Wu soon... But Lao Zhu became king relatively late. He didn't call himself King Wu until he defeated Chen Youliang and established his status as the king of the southern region.

But there is another problem here.

"Mr. Bowen, even if the lord is called Wu Guogong, which one should be used for the year?"

Liu Bowen smiled helplessly, "If you use Zhizheng, you will be the Duke of Wu in the Yuan Dynasty, and if you use the dragon and phoenix, you will be the Duke of Wu in the Han and Song Dynasties. Things are still the same, nothing has changed...I thought about it, but I can't think of a way!"

Liu Bowen pondered for a while, then suddenly said: "Experience, do you think this is okay, can you temporarily become a minister of the Yuan court?"

"What?" Zhang Ximeng was furious, "Mr. Bowen, what are you talking about?"

Liu Bowen said helplessly: "Zhang Jing, I think there is nothing wrong with becoming a minister of the Yuan court temporarily, accumulating strength, and then sending troops to the Northern Expedition. It is reasonable for a man to be able to bend and stretch..."

"No!"

Zhang Ximeng categorically stopped Liu Bowen.

"Mr. Bowen, do you know how Zhu Jiajun has come to this day?"

"This... is naturally a wise superior, experienced and wise, and the generals will use their lives..."

"No!" Zhang Ximeng sighed, "In the final analysis, it is because we have ideals and persistence. It is our idea to expel the barbarians and restore China. It is also our idea to divide the land evenly and relieve the people. This is my Zhu Jiajun's idea. Bottom line, if you surrender to the Yuan court, how can you order the world to expel the Hulu?"

Liu Bowen was at a loss for words again and was speechless.

In fact, there are many misunderstandings about Zhu Yuanzhang in later generations... For example, Zhu Yuanzhang was a courtier of King Xiaoming, and when King Xiaoming died, it was naturally the old Zhu who killed the king.

But it is clearly recorded in the history books that Zhu Yuanzhang did not accept the official position of Han and Song Dynasties, but only used the Dragon and Phoenix reign title to order his subordinates.

Of course, you said that if you use the year name, you can be counted as a courtier, and you can barely make sense.

But between Zhu Yuanzhang and Yuan Ting, there is nothing wrong with it.

Of course, according to the records, in the winter and December of the 22nd year of Zhizheng, the Yuan court sent Shangshu Zhang Chang to sail to Qingyuan, and awarded the old Zhu Jiangxi province Pingzhang political affairs.

This is always the ironclad evidence that Zhu Yuanzhang accepted Yuan Ting Zhao'an, right?

They all accepted the official position, aren't they from Yuan Ting?

Sure enough, you Zhu Yuanzhang is a villain with both ends of the head, and the main force against the Yuan Dynasty is Liu Futong, and Zhu Yuanzhang is a hypocrite who jumped out to pick peaches!

What expelled the barbarians and restored China is also Zhu Yuanzhang's deceitful talk...

Don't be too busy, and then look at how the record is written, "Winter and December, Yuan sent Shangshu Zhang Chang to sail to Qingyuan, and granted Taizu Jiangxi Provincial Pingzhang political affairs, not accepted!"

See if there are two words behind this sentence, don't accept it!

Lao Zhu did not accept Yuan Ting's official appointment at all.

As for Zhu Yuanzhang's correspondence with Li Chahan and Wang Baobao, there were rumors at the time that they were Han Chinese but were willing to serve the Yuan court, and that Lao Zhu was planning to instigate rebellion against them.

If there are other arguments, it is nothing more than an intrigue to fight for the world.

Generally speaking, there is no doubt about Lao Zhu's anti-Yuan attitude.

It is not empty talk to expel the Hulu and restore China.

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't understand such words of professing the Yuan court, let alone Zhang Ximeng.

Liu Bowen was also in a daze for a while, and he quickly said: "I was confused for a while, how can I submit to the Yuan court? No way! No matter what! Then, use Han Song's reign name?"

No matter how smart and wise Liu Bowen is, he is stuck in the dilemma of choosing one or the other and cannot get out.

Zhang Ximeng suddenly smiled, "Mr. Bowen, your friend Ouyang Su, he is from Dantu!"

"Yes, that's right!"

"Do you know any famous places in Dantu?"

Liu Bowen immediately said: "If you want to talk about Dantu's scenic spots, there are many, such as Furong Tower, Beigu Mountain, and by the way, Zongze's tomb... As a Yuan minister, I have no face to meet his old man, but Passing by in front of the tomb, seeing the serious damage, I feel sad, although I am so loyal, but I can't keep the Great Song Dynasty!"

Liu Bowen lowered his head with a lonely expression. They really seemed ashamed to mention people like Zong Ze, Yue Fei, and Wen Tianxiang...

"Mr. Bowen, what do you think will happen if the lord pays homage to Zongze and announces his promotion to Duke Wu?"

"Here, is this the Duke of Wu who is going to be Zhao Song?"

"Wrong!" Zhang Ximeng said decisively again: "Zhao Song Wude, I'm sorry for the heroes and sages! The lord is a Chinese hero, so naturally he inherited the Chinese orthodoxy, was promoted to Wu Guogong, and led his own side!"

Liu Bowen took a breath of air-conditioning suddenly, this sentence was not simple, it was equivalent to opening up the pattern all of a sudden.

Zhu Yuanzhang's problem is that if he does not claim the title of king or emperor, he will suffer losses when dealing with other forces, and he will not be able to justify his name and govern the territory under his command.

It can be called king and emperor, which violates the basic strategy of slowly calling the king.

It was a dilemma, which forced Liu Bowen to come up with the bad idea of ​​surrendering to the Yuan court first.

But Zhang Ximeng jumped out of this circle, since he put forward the slogan of expelling the Hulu and restoring China.

Then going to Zhenjiang, offering sacrifices to Zongze, reaffirming the righteousness, and being promoted to the Duke of Wu seems to be not only logical, but even more legitimate!

Obviously there was no way out, Zhang Ximeng took a new way out of nowhere.

Pattern, what is pattern!

Liu Bowen instantly had a strong respect for Zhang Ximeng.

This young man is indeed tall!

Two days later, Zhang Ximeng and Li Shanchang met. Lao Li thought that Zhang Ximeng had no choice, but after chatting for a few words, when he heard Zhang Ximeng's plan, Li Shanchang was dumbfounded again, and then he was speechless.When the two of them went to see Zhu Yuanzhang, they listened to Zhang Ximeng's explanations and various benefits from the beginning to the end.

Lao Zhu's eyebrows were beaming when he heard this, and his face beamed with joy.

"We already know that Mr. Zhang is resourceful...Then from now on, let's use Huaxia to record the year?"

Zhang Ximeng said: "Maybe not for the time being... But we can use the Chinese Wu Kingdom to record the year, the lord just calls himself Wu Guogong."

"Huaxia Wu Kingdom!"

Old Zhu looked up to the sky and laughed: "Okay! That's great! We remember that the banner he played by Liu Futong was to reopen the Great Song Dynasty, right? We are expelling the Hulu and restoring China! Which is higher and which is lower, which is better? Li Sir, tell me too!"

What can Li Shanchang say?

"The superior is wise, and the experience is wise!"

Chapter 200 Zhang Ximeng Was Stolen

Zhang Ximeng in Lao Zhu's team belonged to the kind of person who was able to find a way out of the fog and in a dilemma.

What is Tianwan, what is Yuanting, what is Song Dynasty... Laozi directly played the Chinese card, and went directly to pay homage to Zongze... Who is Zongze?

It was when the Jin people invaded and the sky in the Central Plains fell. With a mighty spirit, he went north to defend against the enemy. With a decayed body, he was lonely and brave, riding in a bullock cart, carrying iron pots, collecting bandits, and guarding the isolated city.

He even supported the new master, kept the Han family, guarded Kaifeng, and died for the country. Even if he died, Shang San shouted across the river!

Don't look at the Wanyan Gou who he supported a little hip, but even after thousands of years, there is nothing wrong with it.

Li Gang's business spirit, vowing to defend Kaifeng to the death, is the first heroic spirit, Zong Ze's successor is the second heroic spirit, the so-called people's hearts are not in harmony, but the ambition is still there.

Then there was Yue Fei's Northern Expedition, Wen Tianxiang's solemnity, and Diaoyu City's steadfastness... In one line, the order was clear, Zhao Song was subjugated, and Huaxia still survived.

The ambition to restore the country has never been slack, and people with lofty ideals in the world are always looking forward to restoring the Central Plains.

With the rise of the red scarf, the Yuan court is frightened, and it is the right time to pay homage to the heroes and strengthen the hearts of the people!

Zhang Ximeng's skill is so powerful that Mongolia, like Jin, was invaded by foreign enemies, barbarians occupied the land of the Central Plains, and established a dynasty.

Paying homage to Zongze is tantamount to cutting ties with Yuan Ting, and no one can turn black and white.

Perhaps even more embarrassing is the Han-Song regime in Bozhou. They used the banner of restoring the Song Dynasty as a banner. Is it really worth restoring the Song Dynasty from the beginning?

Zong Ze, Yue Fei, how many people with lofty ideals, devoted themselves to restoring the Central Plains, forgot their lives, and fought bravely to the death.In the end, something like Wanyan Gou came out, destroying the pillar of the country by himself, bowing his knees and admitting his father, which is an eternal shame.

Restore Da Song?

Recover your sister!

Throwing out a punch and slapping two families at the same time, this idea is over!

Jia Lu, Zhu Sheng, Tao An, Li Xi, including Gong Bosui, and of course Liu Bowen, all gave two thumbs up, convinced!Completely convinced!

It doesn't matter if you don't accept it!

"Experience, this is a big article, and it must be done well. With my ability, I'm afraid it won't work. There is only one person who can write the article well." Liu Bowen's affectionate suggestion made him so respectful.There is no doubt that this is a great character!

"You mean Song Lian, right?" Zhang Ximeng said with a smile.

"That's right, it's this man!"

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "Mr. Li has probably already taken action, don't worry, you will be able to meet old friends in a few days, and you will have a good time!"

Sure enough, a few days later, Song Lian arrived, but there was a little embarrassment. As soon as the two met, Song Lian grabbed Liu Bowen by the collar and was furious!

"Liu Ji! Shameless!"

His scolding made Liu Ji blush.

"Brother Jing Lian, you, what do you mean? I recommend you to come out and do something to help the Ming Lord, isn't it a good thing?"

"You, you yourself are willing to be a second official and a traitor. Please do as you please. Why bother me? Liu Ji, you know that I swore back then that I would never be an official in this life! Don't you know?"

Liu Bowen was also stunned. Song Lian did say this, but there is a reason for that... Generally, extraordinary people have a special background, or their luck points are full, or they are struck by lightning, or they can't die no matter how much they struggle .

Song Lian has the last characteristic. He is a premature baby born at seven months. He has been weak since he was a child, and he also suffers from wind dizziness. Sentenced to death.

But Song Lian just didn't die, not only didn't die, but also became a child prodigy, and became a well-known small town as a problem writer.

He was able to survive, firstly because of good luck, and secondly because of the careful care of his grandmother and mother, so that he survived.Song Lian, who passed his childhood smoothly, showed extraordinary talent, reading and writing, and has a photographic memory. He worshiped many famous scholars and studied the Five Classics intensively, and became famous all over the world early.

How famous is he?

Even Yuan Ting knew about it, and the emperor ordered him to enter the Imperial Academy.Overpassing the imperial examinations and directly entering the Imperial Academy, Song Lian is also a model of a poet.

But what happened next made Song Lian even more famous... He rejected Yuan Ting's solicitation, and the reasons were extremely strong.

He wants to honor his mother!

This excuse was also used by a senior, that is Li Mi who wrote the petition.By the way, Li Mi did not persevere until the end. After the death of his grandmother and the expiration of the mourning period, he still accepted the solicitation of the Western Jin Dynasty.

So it’s good to read some poems and essays, don’t get too involved in the drama, or you will get hurt.

Song Lian did not write a petition, but he did not accept Yuan Ting's solicitation. Instead, he kept studying behind closed doors, writing books and teaching his disciples.

He also said that he was weak, incompetent, and unable to become an official.

Now that he has made an oath, he cannot be an official of the Yuan court, let alone an official of the red scarf... But he was betrayed by his friends. Li Shanchang used some "small tricks" to get him to Zhu's army.