First Minister of Ming Dynasty

After a pause, he said embarrassedly, "Master Zhang, why don't I donate more! I, I can't take advantage of the imperial court!"

Zhang Ximeng laughed, "You can make money, that's your ability, even if you make a hundred times, a thousand times, as long as you follow the rules, you don't have to say anything."

Also first Timur lowered his head, pondered for a while, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "I understand...but Zhang Xiang has something I want to ask Zhang Xiang to agree to."

"what's up?"

"It's just that when the king's division is on the northern expedition, my business firm is willing to assist in the transportation of food and grass, and I can't go to the battlefield for the northern expedition.

But I also want to help out! "

This one spoke decisively and impassionedly.

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help being cheered up, and he agreed flatly, "Okay! Remember what I said, when we attack the Central Plains in the future, it will be Niyuan, not the Mongols!"

"That's right! Just rush to this invitation, and we'll understand everything!"

Also first Timur was satisfied and returned.

After he left, Liu Bowen also came.

"Zhang Xiang, look at this enthronement ceremony, we can't just invite the Mongols, can the Wuxi Miao tribe also come to participate?"

"sure!"

Zhang Ximeng immediately agreed, and said: "Not only the Miao tribe, but also the people of other ethnic groups, the more people can come, the better. We say that the hearts of the people are the hearts of heaven. When the Lord ascends the throne, the more people we can gather, the better, and the more people we can represent." The fuller the better. Only in this way can we show a unique atmosphere!"

Liu Bowen took the lead vigorously, and suddenly opened his mind. He has been in the Miao Department for several years and has a good understanding of other departments. Just the representatives of each department can gather dozens of shares.

"Zhang Xiang, there are many tribes in the south of Lingnan, especially the Li people. They should also be allowed to participate."

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "That's natural, but we must also understand that people must be willing, not just to make up for it. Our land equalization is in place, and the people see the real benefits and are willing to support the lord. This is a matter of course. You must not randomly pull people's heads in order to make up the number, deceiving yourself and others is not a good thing."

Liu Bowen hurriedly said: "I know this, and I will definitely not discredit the ceremony!"

Following Zhang Ximeng's response to the sky, the whole enthronement ceremony quickly got on the right track... Some things are really not something everyone can do.

For example, if Li Shanchang is in charge of this grand ceremony, he can also do it, but it is nothing more than referring to the enthronement ceremonies of the past dynasties, leading the officials to persuade them to follow the example.

However, Lao Zhu felt that it was inappropriate to do so, but he didn't know what was wrong, and it was a mess. Even discussing this matter in the palace worried about causing trouble.

After Zhang Ximeng took over, he immediately analyzed everything and quickly became clear.

Several major projects, the imperial palace, the Imperial Street, the city wall, the Hall of Martyrs, the Taimiao... were arranged quickly, and the Ministry of Industry presided over the requisition of civilian workers and mobilization of building materials, and the most important ones were built first.

As for those like Timur who are willing to work without pay, they are naturally welcomed by raising their hands. Allocating them reasonably to various construction sites can just speed up the progress, and it can also reflect the support of all people and the unity of purpose, which is worthy of praise.

In addition to the project, Zhang Ximeng finalized the main purpose of his enthronement, which is to focus on the people... Then he started from the word people, Han people, Mongols, Miao people, men, women, farmers, craftsmen, merchants, students, soldiers... It's easy to open your mind.

Although the emperors of all dynasties ascended the throne, the people's persuasion was indispensable, but there is no doubt that in the hands of Zhang Ximeng, it has been brought to the extreme.

The venue has been confirmed, the tone has been set...the next step is to implement it, and all the yamen are full of energy from top to bottom in an instant.

Even Li Shanchang threw himself into the ground, "Li Shangshu, do you think this grand ceremony will become a joke?"

Li Xi was trembling all over, and hurriedly said: "I am an official, I am ignorant, I really don't know how powerful Zhang Xiang is, I am ashamed."

Li Shanchang snorted coldly: "It's good to know that you are ashamed! Learn more in the future, why didn't I go to King Wu? That's because I know, Xiang Zhang never disappoints!"

Good guy, when did Li Shanchang become a bluff?

Li Xi was trembling, and said again: "Li Xiang, look at the current posture, do you want to write to Liu Futong, Zhang Shicheng and others, asking them to come to watch the ceremony?"

Li Shanchang was stunned, and even laughed, "Yes, that's a good suggestion! Let them see what a holy king is like!"

Li Xi pondered and said: "Li Xiang, there is one thing left, which is what will be the name of the country in the future?"

Li Shanchang led the way: "I see, I will talk to Zhang Xiang about this matter."

As the nominal head of the hundred officials, Prime Minister Zuo Zhongshu, it is impossible for Li Shanchang to have no say in the future of the country, but he has limited knowledge and can only join in the fun.

Zhu Yuanzhang's name is Wu Wang, so can the future country be called "Da Wu"?

It doesn't seem very loud.

Chen Youliang set the name of the country as Han, Liu Futong's side was Song, and Zhang Shicheng used the name of Zhou... Now that Zhu Yuanzhang is here, what should he use as his name?

"Actually, what I mean is that we might as well take a look at how the country name of Dayuan came about." Zhang Ximeng said carefully: "We take Huaxia as the world, and we want to include Yunei, which is the highest level of connotation...falling on the country name , we are going to replace the Yuan Dynasty, Monk Peng and the others were called Tianwan, although it is a bit funny, but the idea is still correct."

After Zhang Ximeng finished speaking, Zhu Sheng said at this time: "The national title of Dayuan comes from the Qian hexagram of the Book of Changes. The great Qianyuan is the beginning of all things.

It is the sky.The cloud travels and rains, and the product flows.This country name is very imposing, but it is a pity that heaven has four virtues, Henry Zhenyuan, but Yuan Ting also does not occupy it, and Hulu has no national fortune for a hundred years, which is exactly the reason! "

Liu Bowen immediately said: "Zhu Shenzheng's explanation is very clear, and there is a half sentence behind it: the end of the Ming Dynasty, and the success of the six. Time to ride on the six dragons to control the sky. The main road changes, everyone corrects their lives, and protects Taihe. It is Lizhen. .The first common thing, Wan Guo Xianning. What the Great Yuan failed to do, our Ming Dynasty can do, how about it?"

Everyone cheered in unison, it was just right to be so bright!

Chapter 398 Inscribed in Stone

Under Zhang Ximeng's presidency, a few of the most learned people have decided on the country's name.

China is the sky, and Ming is the country.Show Kyushu, tell the Central Plains.

Then Zhang Ximeng found Zhu Yuanzhang again, and the two of them got together, no need to ask, how to save money.Zhu Yuanzhang is not a stingy person, or he is very stingy in most cases, but in key places, he is willing to spend money.For example, Zhu Yuanzhang told him clearly that if he wanted to build the main hall for the Great Court Meeting, it must be the largest and grandest, and it would cost as much money as he wanted. This is not only his face, but also the face of the country.

Of course, when it comes to some decorations, it is better to use gilt copper. As for the harem, even the gilt is saved, and it is good to order from Tongling, which does not require much effort.

Also, don't use any expensive flowers and trees in the imperial garden, we don't know how to grow them, so it's good to keep them for growing vegetables. When Mrs. Ma went to Zhang Ximeng's residence, he thought Zhang's vegetable garden was pretty good.

Ma Shi even felt that those bamboo utensils were good, light and comfortable, and more delicate than the heavy and hard ivory bed, hardwood tables and chairs...

Don't look at Zhang Ximeng, who looks simple on the surface, but he always cares about the comfort and enjoyment.For example, behind Zhang Ximeng's chair, there is a waist protector made of bamboo, which fits the waist very well, and will not cause too much fatigue after sitting for a long time... Ma Shi immediately asked people to learn this, and prepared a set for Zhu Yuanzhang.

All in all, with these two couples around, the decoration of the palace really doesn't cost much... Zhang Ximeng even thinks that Zhu Yuanzhang is very similar to some people in later generations. When buying a house, you need to be spacious and dignified, but when it comes to decoration , and was reluctant to spend money, and embarked on the style of poor clothing.

The Son of Heaven is also an ordinary person!

"My lord, so far, if you want to save money, you have to reduce the scale of the grand ceremony, which will damage the royal atmosphere. I can't agree to it. But here, I have another way, which is to put the enthronement ceremony together with the swearing-in expedition. You inspected the three armies at Fengtianmen, and then the army went out of Beijing to go to war directly... In this way, although the review and the enthronement ceremony are put together, the cost will be higher, but it is still cheaper than twice. And the establishment of the country Afterwards, it’s not that the horses are released to Nanshan, and the swords and guns are put into the warehouse. There will only be more battles.

Zhu Yuanzhang listened silently, his eyes flickered, and he nodded frequently. Zhang Ximeng was indeed right. After ascending the throne, he would inevitably use a large number of troops to sweep the world.

After preparing so much, brewing for so long, everything has been straightened out from top to bottom. There may be some shortages of money and food, but there is absolutely no reason to start the banquet when the dishes are ready.Favorable conditions are all fought out, and the initiative is also snatched.

Zhu Yuanzhang is very clear about this.

"Mr. is high-minded, we always agree...but who should be hit right now, sir, do you have an opinion?" Old Zhu said solemnly.

Zhang Ximeng said: "My lord, the only ones who want to mobilize troops are Chen Youliang, Zhang Shicheng and Yuan Ting... But these three families have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it's hard to make a decision. I'm afraid the lord will be ordered."

"Sir, tell me carefully." Zhu Yuanzhang said.

"The first is Zhang Shicheng. He is the weakest and has the smallest territory. Moreover, both Huaidong and Suzhou are under our siege. With the momentum of Mount Tai's overwhelming force, we don't have to worry about Zhang Shicheng's death."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "But Zhang Shicheng has already surrendered before, and this time he supported the North Korean Central Route Army in Goryeo, and he did not obstruct it. This time we ascend the throne, if he is smart, we really have no suitable excuses to use troops against him."

Zhang Ximeng nodded and said: "Actually, it's not without excuses, there is no excuse for inflicting crimes! However, Chen Youliang deserves more beatings!"

Old Zhu couldn't help laughing, "That's right, Chen Youliang fled back to Wuchang, and he was still ruthless. He still gathered people, built warships, and competed with us... Huguang is so big, it's too difficult to swallow it in one bite." We haven't done a good job of equalizing the land in Jiangxi, and the various measures are still not ready. Sending troops at this time will easily delay the time, and it is not so safe."

Zhang Ximeng nodded again and again, he had exactly the same opinion as Lao Zhu.

"My lord wants to restore China and give orders to the world. Troops have been sent to aid the Central Army of the Northern Expedition. If we send troops to the Northern Expedition at this time, it will just strengthen people's hearts and prepare for the next unification of the world... But our Northern Expedition is blocked by Liu Futong. If If Mao Gui can be brought here, or we can form a coalition army and march northward from the mountains, we will advance by land and water, and we will have the hope of capturing Dadu.”

Lao Zhu nodded again. At this moment, the Northern Expedition will benefit the most politically. It will unite the hearts of the people and control the initiative of the Northern Expedition. What to do next will be much easier... But the disadvantages are also obvious. And the soldiers and horses in the south of the Yangtze River are not so adapted to the northern climate, and they may pay a high price for the northern expedition rashly.

In history, Chang Yuchun died young because of the climate, water and soil. He had the wind of removing armor and passed away at the age of forty.It's really a pity that this god general seems to be born just to destroy the Yuan, and once he succeeds, he can't wait to return to the sky...

In addition to the climate, it is Liu Futong's side. You must know that Han and Song have always used the Northern Expedition to restore the Song Dynasty as their banner. Can they hand over the Northern Expedition banner to Zhu Yuanzhang?

It makes no sense at all!

Therefore, after analysis, Zhang Shicheng is the easiest, but lacks excuses; the Northern Expedition can unite people's hearts the most, but it is the most difficult to operate; the crusade against Chen Youliang is difficult to swallow in one breath.

The three parties are not so suitable, but in other words, they can all start.

It depends on how they will choose in the next few months when they are preparing to ascend the throne, and whether there is any opportunity to fight... At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang seems to be Wu Erlang who has drunk eighteen bowls of wine with a whistle stick. Look at any unlucky tiger. Deliver it to your door!

Just when Lao Zhu and Zhang Ximeng were looking for prey, a person who was not on Zhu Yuanzhang's list sent an envoy to Yingtian.

This man's name is Jiang Yan, and he came to see Zhu Yuanzhang under the order of Bashu Ming Yuzhen.

When he left, he only heard that Chen Youliang was defeated in Hukou. By the time he left Sichuan, Zhu Yuanzhang had already returned from Lingnan.

This is the shortcoming of the long distance and mutual isolation.

It took two or three months for the results of the Hukou battle to spread to Bashu.After Ming Yuzhen discussed a countermeasure and sent people out of Sichuan, he had to avoid being discovered by Chen Youliang, so he walked back and forth, and when he arrived at Yingtian, Lao Zhu was ready to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, and half a year had passed.

Of course, Jiang Yan didn't just rush on his way blindly, he also visited around, learned about the people's situation, evaluated Zhu Yuanzhang's power, and did a lot of homework.

The collected information will also be sent to Ming Yuzhen as a reference.

To be honest, Jiang Yan has been quite shocked along the way. Just look at Zhu Yuanzhang's various policies and the stuff they propagated. Anyone with a little brain knows that they talk about the rejuvenation of China, the expulsion of Hulu, and the equalization of land. Xingxue... This thing is much more attractive than Peng Dang's birth of Maitreya.

And people are not only talking about it, but also doing it, not only doing it, but also achieving great results.

When he got all the way to Yingtian, he had probably already made up his mind that sooner or later this world would belong to Zhu Yuanzhang.Although he is Ming Yuzhen's subject now, the Jiang family is also a big family in Bashu, and there are some things that he has to think about...

"Foreign ministers pay homage to King Wu." Jiang Yan bowed and saluted.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, "You came from Bashu? It's not unreasonable to have friends come from afar! We are also a hospitable person. If Jiang Shenzheng is willing to take a look, he can just look around. If there is anything, he can be open and honest. Said... We think that the two families are separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, and the main thing is to understand each other and make friends."

Jiang Yan immediately nodded and said yes, "Wu Wang Shengrui, the foreign minister threw himself to the ground. Chen Youliang killed the king and stood on his own, a despicable villain. Wu Wang's victory in Hukou, beating this beast hard, is really very satisfying. The foreign minister came here this time. I have another request. I hope King Wu can send envoys to Bashu. As King Wu said, my master also hopes to make friends and help each other."

Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly taken aback, of course he would send an envoy, but what name should be used, this needs to be considered.Fortunately, Zhang Ximeng was also there, "What's your opinion, sir?"

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "My lord, the land of Bashu has so generous and righteous people. When I was reading history books, I once discovered the Diaoyu City of Bashu, which has been guarded for 36 years! The black hair turns white, and the man's heart is as strong as iron... until The Southern Song Dynasty fell, and Diaoyu City just gave up resistance. The loyalty of the Shu people can be seen!"

Zhu Yuanzhang also sighed and nodded, "That's right, we've heard about this. Not only did he resist the longest, but he also killed the Mongolian Great Khan Meng Ge, which really makes people fall in love! Sir, what are the arrangements?"

Zhang Ximeng said: "My lord, the Ministry of Rites is preparing to build the Martyr's Shrine... The minister once suggested that there should be a bloody battle in Diaoyu City, Prime Minister Wen went to death, Peng Yingyu raised an incident, stone men on the Yellow River defended Haozhou City to the death, and Huaixi Army crossed the river... These things are to be carried out every day." Put it on the stone and put it in the Martyr's Temple for future generations to look up to. This time when Jiang participated in politics, we happened to send envoys to Diaoyu City to worship Zhongliang. We also asked the King of Ming Dynasty to agree. We carved the Battle of Diaoyu City and sacrificed Heroic Spirit!"

As soon as Zhang Ximeng finished speaking, he found that Jiang Yan was trembling all over, with an incredulous look in his eyes, and he said in astonishment: "Zhang, Mr. Zhang, do you know about Diaoyu City?"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "I've collected historical records over the years, and I've learned a lot... Everyone knows that Marshal Yue served the country faithfully, and Prime Minister Wen's heroic spirit will last forever. But speaking of it, the decades of fierce fighting between the soldiers and civilians in Diaoyu City can best represent me. China's unyielding heroic spirit! My lord read the sacrificial oration on Yashan, inheriting this unyielding spirit, expelling the barbarians and restoring China is also intended to comfort the heroic spirit, and he will be able to accomplish great things in the end!"

Jiang Yan bowed his head in silence, he had also read the sacrificial oration, and hearing it now, he felt something moved in his heart.

"His Royal Highness King Wu, since this is the case, the foreign ministers will definitely help to facilitate this matter, so as not to chill the hearts of loyal people!" Jiang Yan left, full of emotion, that King Ming knows the hearts of Shu people better than King Wu!

Chapter 399 Little King Ming

Jiang Yan was arranged in Yingtian, in the heartland of Zhu's army, Jiang Yan could fully appreciate the state of vigorous vitality and all things competing...

On the royal street in front of the palace, apart from specialized craftsmen and civilians serving in the service, there are also many Yingtian civilians who work without pay.

When he learned that this group of people came to help on their own initiative, Jiang Yan was stunned.

Is this the ancient gentleman country?

In other places, the common people did everything possible to escape the service, but when they came to Yingtian, they came to work on their own initiative.

If the people in Bashu have this realm, then their plans for the Central Plains are just around the corner!

Jiang Yan only dared to think about it. He had seen Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Ximeng, so he naturally knew that these two people did not know any magic tricks.But to be able to intimidate people's hearts and dominate heroes, there must be something extraordinary.

And what is this secret?

Are you not coming at all?

Jiang Yan wanted to give it a try. He found that Yingtian's Guozijian was open to the outside world, and there were many books in it that could be read for free.

Of course, it does not support borrowing for the time being... There is no way, books are still very expensive nowadays, and they are only allowed to be read in designated places, and cannot be damaged or defaced, otherwise the compensation will be doubled.

According to Zhang Xiang's benevolent government, he sorted out and annotated many classics, and classified them into categories, and analyzed them in detail. After they were published in a special bookstore, they were placed in a part of the Guozijian, and ordinary people could also be lucky enough to borrow them.

Not surprisingly, the place is full almost every day.

Jiang Yan slipped into the Guozijian, and after a lot of effort, he did borrow books, but the latest and hottest ones, about the three rises, evaluation of Yue Fei, analysis of the equal distribution of land, and sacrifices to Yashan... These books are all You need to come early and even make an appointment, otherwise you won't be able to grab it.

Jiang Yan searched for a long time, but only found a pamphlet in the corner, which didn't contain much content, mainly about how to reform prisoners of war.

This book used to be a very hot topic, but because Yexian Timur and others were all in Yingtian, and if you wanted to see the results of the transformation, you just went to their place, so the book was not so vivid.

But for Jiang Yanlai, this is still very interesting...

After he unfolded it, he found that the education and training of the prisoners of war in it could make people laugh out loud. It is really daring to think and do to turn each of the nobles of the Yuan court into ordinary people who feed horses and herd cows!

Jiang Yan was so addicted, he kept watching the afternoon, his stomach was growling, so he was reluctant to part with him, and wanted to say goodbye, because the books could not be taken out, and he was afraid that he would not be able to see them tomorrow, he hesitated for a moment, Jiang Yan decided to tighten his grip Trouser belts, look at some more, it's best to write them all down.

But when he turned to the bottom one, Jiang Yan was stunned.

I talked about the noble generals of the Yuan court who were captured, but the following is about those who persisted in their evil and insisted on being buried with the Yuan court.

Among them, Shi Mo Yisun is at the top of the list!