First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Yu Yaochen was taken aback. Indeed, there was only one son in their family. He followed Shi Boren across Taihu Lake and joined Zhu's army. He was on the road for too long and made up his mind that he must serve Zhu's army.

But after arriving in Changxing, he thought again, what if his father was implicated because of him?

He was also worried that the matter would be leaked, and he was also afraid that his father would not be able to figure it out, so he didn't dare to tell the truth, and returned directly by boat, becoming a "deserter".

But to Yu Yaochen's surprise, as soon as he told his father, he immediately agreed.

You say Zhu Jiajun is good, then join Zhu Jiajun!

You have to know that when my father took Yu Yaochen away from his hometown and lived in Suzhou, he thought that this place had a prosperous culture and a lot of literati, and his son would be able to make friends with famous people and develop a lot when he came here.

Although the situation was different from what he thought, his son chose Zhu Jiajun and agreed with Zhu Jiajun's proposition. As a father, there was no reason not to support it.

Moreover, they live in residence, except for some belongings, they have nothing else, and they can leave with just a pat on the buttocks, which is very convenient.

But since you want to leave, you can't be silent.

Write a letter to Zhang Shicheng, save his face, and let this thing wake up from its complacency!

Of course, such a statement is also to show their father and son's choice, to follow the Zhu family army wholeheartedly, and never change!

"Father, let's go there, I'm afraid there is no good place, we have to start from the bottom..."

Father Yu laughed, "Your father is not someone who can't bear hardships, don't forget, your father is also proficient in medical skills, when the time comes to carry a medicine box, walk around the streets, and see patients, I can live well. But you, don’t think that you can write poetry and have a bit of literary talent, so you can be complacent. The Zhu family’s army is crouching tiger, hidden dragon, not just anyone can use their fists.”

Yu Yaochen nodded vigorously, "This child understands. Originally, I only thought that Zhang Xiang's articles were well written and the reasoning was clear...but unexpectedly, Zhang Xiang is even more open-minded. He treats scholars freely. He really is open-minded and unparalleled. Such a character, even if I serve tea and water, I would be happy!"

The father and son chatted excitedly, full of hope for the future...but they didn't know how much trouble they had caused.

Zhang Shicheng was completely defenseless by the scolding.

Capricious and ugly!

What he couldn't hear the most were these words. Didn't I just surrender to the Yuan court?As for being caught?

So Zhu Yuanzhang is a good thing?

How did his father-in-law Guo Zixing die?

I don't believe it anymore, he has always been aboveboard?

Also, didn't you say that the world is home to one's heart, at least the scholars support us?

Why did the Yu family father and son appear?

Could it be that someone deceived us?

Zhang Shicheng immediately set his eyes on Gao Qi, "Mr. Gao, I heard that this Yu Yaochen is your friend?"

Gao Qi's heart skipped a beat, what should come will always come.

He also didn't expect that a letter from Yu's father and son and a few curse words would put him in a dangerous situation.But Gao Qi didn't complain too much, since he made a choice, he should go forward.

Seeking benevolence and deserving benevolence, what is there to resent!

"Yes! Yu Yaochen and I sang in harmony, we are indeed good friends!"

Gao Qi agreed calmly, and immediately attracted everyone's attention... All the celebrities in Suzhou and the gentry from Wu who were present were all staring at this great talent.

Your friend took refuge in Zhu Yuanzhang, do you also have contacts with Zhu Yuanzhang?If that's the case, you're damned!

A pair of rather unkind eyes pierced Gao Qi.

Gao Qi's back was straight, he was not afraid, he was planning, since he couldn't avoid it, he had to talk about it, who is right and wrong, people in the world have their own judgment!

Gao Qi was preparing, and Zhang Shicheng was also furious, feeling that his money was wasted, and fed the dogs... The thunder and fire were about to erupt, but at this time, in the front row of the literati, in the first few seats, there was a young man Over half a hundred old Confucian scholars suddenly burst out laughing, breaking the silence!

Everyone looked together again, and it turned out that the person who was laughing was also surnamed Gao, Gao Ming!

As soon as you hear the name, you should know that this is not a simple character.

His word is Zecheng, and his name is Caigen Taoist!

Listen, just this word, this number, if given to Yu Yaochen, it will surely turn the world upside down.

But even if it's just Gao Zecheng, this one is very unusual, he is a writer of Zaju.Not only is it written, but it is also very famous, especially in the Jiangnan area, where it is completely at the level of the leader of the music scene.

More than ten years ago, he passed the Jinshi examination, and his official career was not smooth, so he returned to his hometown to create Zaju.Originally, Fang Guozhen wanted to invite him out of the mountain, but Gao Ming was determined not to.

Later, he heard that there were many masters of opera in Zhu's army, who created many popular works, so Gao Ming left his hometown and came to look for Zhang Shicheng.

That's right!

He didn't want to work for Zhu Jiajun, but wanted to sing with Zhu Jiajun.

After arriving in Suzhou, Gao Ming found that things seemed to be more complicated. Zhu Jiajun not only had operas, but also made a lot of messy rhetoric, especially making women study, which is simply corrupt and perverse!

If this doesn't break them down, is there any justice?

Gao Ming had been waiting for an opportunity, and now seeing Zhang Shicheng angry, he couldn't help laughing.

Zhang Shicheng said sullenly, "What advice does Mr. Gao have?"

Gao Ming bowed deeply, then grabbed his beard and smiled lightly, "Your Majesty, don't be angry. According to the old man's speculation, Zhu Yuanzhang will always confuse people's hearts. As long as the hearts of the people are still there, Your Majesty will definitely be able to destroy the Zhu family's army and show his ambition!"

The old man stood up and spoke, and finally saved Gao Qi. He also hurriedly swallowed back all the words that came out of his mouth, and observed silently to see what the old man had to say...

"Gao Gong, this Zhu Yuanzhang is really hateful. He has insulted me, Lao Zhang, several times, but I have no choice but to be so mad!" Zhang Shicheng sighed.

Gao Ming chuckled, "Don't worry, my lord, to tell the truth, this old man has lived in the countryside for a few years, but he wrote a piece called "Pipa Ji". The white-haired girl... According to the old man, these things can only trick the lower Liba people and watch the fun."

The old man was full of confidence, and in his demeanor, he carried sufficient assurance.

The big guys were also taken aback, darling, is this old man going to make a move?

That's the fart of the old fairy, it's extraordinary!

Starting from opera, fighting a propaganda war with Zhu Jiajun, breaking Zhu Yuanzhang's aggressive posture... It's wonderful, it's simply wonderful!

Almost in an instant, everyone became energetic and rushed to ask questions, all kinds of flattery were flying everywhere.

As long as Taoist Caigen is willing to act, the little Zhu Jiajun is no problem at all. By the way, they are the best performers over there. What is their name?

Big head Wu!

Pooh!

At first glance, he is not a serious literati, how could he be the opponent of the old god.

This time, the banquet quickly turned into a compliment to Gao Ming, and even Zhang Shicheng cheered up. It seems that Yu Yaochen and his son are different, so there is no need to worry too much.

Everyone present, except Gao Qi, secretly heaved a sigh of relief, he escaped from death by a narrow margin.

But when it comes to Pipa Ji, Gao Qi has some ideas.

Pay attention, Pipa Ji is not Pipa Xing, just like Chen Qing Biao is not Chen Qing Ling...

Compared with the lingering and lingering of Pipa Xing, Pipa Ji is much more vigorous.

This play first came out in the Song Dynasty. It is about a scholar who went to Beijing to take an exam and won the number one scholar.

The scholar abandoned his parents, regardless of his wife's life and death. His family suffered a disaster, and his parents died. His wife buried his parents, carried a pipa on his back, played music and begged for food, and went to Beijing to find a husband.

The scholar who is the son-in-law of the Prime Minister's family does not want to recognize each other, and even rams his horse, trying to trample his wife to death.

His actions angered the heavens, and the heavenly thunders were sent down, smashing this heartbroken man to pieces, not even a scum was left.

Frankly speaking, it seems that no matter how you change this play, it may not be able to improve it. Although Gao Qi is not an expert in opera, he is considered a top talent at any rate. He doesn't know where old man Gao has the confidence to fight against Zhu Jiajun.

Although you saved me, I still wish you the best of luck, shame on you!

……

"My lord, are you still studying?"

"Read! Read every day!"

Zhang Ximeng said again: "Does my lord feel that there is progress?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned, inexplicably embarrassed... There was an illusion that he had returned to a few years ago. At that time, Zhang Ximeng made a pile of book lists all day long, forcing him to endorse and practice calligraphy. A moment of leisure.

To put it bluntly, if it weren't for Zhang Ximeng's involvement, Zhu Biao would have been born earlier.

After finally getting through that period of time, Zhang Ximeng asked himself again, is it strange that Lao Zhu is in a good mood?

"Sir, do you have anything to advise?"

Zhang Ximeng chuckled, "My lord, I just got a play here. Take a closer look and write an analysis of the author's mind. Then we can discuss it and see if the lord is as wise as a god."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, isn't this just leaving homework and writing thoughts?

We left it for the generals, why is it our turn again?

Of course, ten thousand people of Lao Zhu are unwilling, but everyone knows that he worshiped the teacher back then, and the master taught you knowledge, how could he refuse?

Respecting the teacher and emphasizing teaching, that is the rule set down by the old master Confucius with a big fist of vinegar bowl, if you don't obey, you will be strangled to death!

Zhu Yuanzhang had no choice but to take over the script of this opera with the heart of going to the grave, and started to watch it...

Zhang Shicheng wanted to bribe someone, so I tried to steal Zhang Ximeng's manuscript.

But when it came to Zhang Ximeng, the situation was much simpler, and someone sent it directly.

Zhu Yuanzhang unfolded and watched silently. Gradually, he frowned. How should I put it, this opera made him feel awkward, hypocritical, and groaning...

"Sir, who wrote this? After reading the whole article, why do we think this scholar is so mean and incompetent?"

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but nodded, "Sure enough, it's right in the middle of the sentence. This is everyone's brilliant masterpiece, and we want to sing against us!"

Zhu Yuanzhang simply shook his head, "Is this the level? Let's see he wants to humiliate himself!"

Chapter 274 The Work of a Slave

Is homework hard work?

No, not at all, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that he could write all night... There is really no way, Mr. Gao Minggao's masterpiece is really full of slots, awkward everywhere, the smell of forced whitewashing is simply disgusting.Even low-level writers, such as Qing Hui, would not dare to create characters in this way.

Then let's take a look at Mr. Gao Ming's brilliant work!

As mentioned earlier, this Pipa Story is not original by Gao Ming, but adapted from existing repertoires... In fact, almost all the famous operas and masterpieces that can be seen in later generations are like this. Finalize and form text.

The original story was about the protagonist Cai Bojie who went to the city to rush for the exam, clung to the powerful, denied his parents and wife, faced the wife who came to Beijing to find a husband, trampled on her horse, and then annoyed the heavens, and was struck by lightning.

This version is obviously not so pleasing to the eye.

Mr. Gao Ming, in order to make Cai Bozhe look not so hateful, even a little pleasing to the eye, he changed his personality... Said that Cai Bozhe is a dutiful son, he does not want to go to Beijing for the exam, he only wants to be filial to his parents at home, support the family, His parents were also worried that he would leave without any support, so Cai Bojie was unwilling to go to Beijing.

However, the imperial court put down the imperial list, and someone from the county government came to take Cai Bojie away. .

At this time, he had just married his wife for two months, leaving only his wife Zhao Wuniang to take care of his parents.After he came to Beijing, he really won the prize. The imperial court appointed officials, and Prime Minister Niu wanted to recruit his son-in-law.

Cai Bozhe wanted to return home on the grounds of being filial to his parents, but the court would not allow it, and Prime Minister Niu would not let him go. Even if he knew that he had a wife at home, he forced him to marry his daughter.

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help laughing when he saw this, how awkward this story is!

May I ask which scholar doesn't want to take an official career, test for fame, and glorify his ancestors.Cai Bozhe is just a filial son, and it's not that he wants to seek immortality and ask questions, and he doesn't admire fame.Why is he unwilling to go to Beijing to rush for the exam, just to honor his parents?

But why are the parents worried about losing their support and not letting him go?

If the son is really talented, admitted to Jinshi, and becomes a high official, wouldn't he be able to take better care of the family?

As for catching a son-in-law under the list, resigning from office... This is even more nonsense.

Mr. Gao Ming summed up Cai Bochi's helplessness by saying that he refused to obey the resignation test, refused to obey the official resignation, and refused to obey the marriage resignation.

He couldn't resist the emperor's list, went to Beijing to rush for the exam, couldn't resist the emperor's order, became an official, and couldn't resist the persecution of Prime Minister Niu to stop his wife and remarry.

But in fact, a filial son, after being admitted to Jinshi, said that he wanted to be filial to his parents, and he would most likely be given a vacation, and he would be regarded as not envious of glory and fame. After returning, he would be promoted and reused.

Besides, the matter of catching a son-in-law under the list, since you have already married a wife, marrying another woman, stopping your wife and remarrying, is not a trivial matter, so there is no censor to supervise it?

And is Prime Minister Niu out of his mind?

He married his daughter to a married man, but he still didn't think of a way to solve the situation in his son-in-law's family, so he just kept him in the capital mansion and was not allowed to go home to visit relatives.

Is this the prime minister's mansion, or Liangshan Park?

After watching the play less than halfway, Zhu Yuanzhang had the urge to die from poison.

The drama can be written wildly and unconstrainedly, but it must be reasonable and fascinating... As a result, Gao Ming wrote a love story between a scholar and his wife. As a result, everything from the setting to the plot is weird, and it does not conform to the court law. It is also not in line with worldliness.

Is this meant to torture readers sincerely?

Zhu Yuanzhang has been very experienced after these years of tempering, and he quickly understood what was going on... All kinds of unreasonable things boiled down to the helpless situation as a scholar under the rule of the Yuan court.

They don't want to be officials in Mongolia, but they have to go to Beijing to take the exam and become officials after the imperial court list.Already married a wife, the prime minister wants to catch a son-in-law and recruit a son-in-law, even though he disagrees, but due to the opposing forces, he reluctantly agrees.