First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Needless to say, after doing this, the quality of the banquet has been improved a lot.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who has always been known for being stingy, has finally been generous.

In addition to the dishes, there are drinks.

This time, there is nothing to say, after all, these drinks were all brought out of the Yuan court palace.The top-quality wine inside was actually left by the Jin Dynasty.

It is said that Wan Yanliang, who is very good at playing, made it.

Zhang Ximeng didn't know if it was true or not. Anyway, he made a jar to feed the pigs in advance, and found that the pigs were not dead, so it was probably not fatal. Anyway, he just drank some wine.

God is so pitiful, after all the tossing, the emperor's banquet has such a luxurious atmosphere.

Looking at the banquet utensils, it is even more serious.

Everyone has a golden cup in their hands.

According to different identities, the level of the cup is also different. Like Timur, the one in his hand is similar to a teacup.At Zhang Ximeng's level, it was as big as a teacup.

First, Timur held the golden cup and looked at it repeatedly, and there was even a slight familiarity.

It turned out that this thing was also copied from the treasury of the Great Yuan Dynasty, but the year name of the Great Yuan Dynasty was erased on it, and it was used to entertain the great Ming sages.

Facing the familiar Yujiu, holding the heavy golden cup, Ye Xian Timur wanted to laugh up to the sky.

The Yuan Dynasty fell.

Damn it!

We are all ministers of Ming Dynasty now, it feels really good.

It's time to get drunk!

It's just that before drinking, there is one more thing, and that is to listen to Zhu Yuanzhang's speech.

Lao Zhu got up and looked at the group of sages present.

There are half of the civil officials headed by Zhang Ximeng and Zhu Sheng, and military generals led by Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Hu Dahai and others.There are Mao Gui, Guan Duo and other subordinate generals.

There are folk representatives such as Yexian Timur and Qian Tang.

In addition, there were several businessmen, including Shen Rulan who went north to inspect the market.

Further down, there are the Yuan court captives headed by Zhang Kangbo, Man Chuan and others.

It can be said that almost every aspect has been taken care of.

Facing so many people, Zhu Yuanzhang was also full of emotions and couldn't help himself.

"We were originally beggar monks, but to be able to make it this far, rule the world, and stand shoulder to shoulder with the Emperor of Qin and Hanwu... In the past, we might have felt embarrassed and tried our best to hide our background, feeling ashamed and not domineering enough. A big man should have a remarkable background A few years ago, someone asked us to be related to Zhu Xi... But now we have other ideas, maybe destroying the Yuan Dynasty and cleaning up the mountains and rivers, we need our background!"

Zhu Yuanzhang walked slowly and walked to Zhang Ximeng's side. He sighed: "Over the years, Mr. Zhang has taught us a lot, and it also allowed us to see the world clearly. The Yuan court divided people into several classes, Mongolians and Semu people. , Standing above ordinary people, domineering and domineering. They are human beings. Ordinary people are inferior to livestock, and they can’t even be human.”

"People like us are at the bottom of the Great Yuan Dynasty!" Old Zhu's voice suddenly rose, "Our family was displaced, rented and planted land, after a year of hard work, we were still hungry, and after a catastrophe, our family was destroyed The relatives are almost dead!"

"Big fellows, tell me, we, the people who are in the worst situation and can't survive, don't come out and work hard, is there any reason?" Zhu Yuanzhang said excitedly: "This Ming Dynasty is just like us, like-minded, family ruined, and people can't survive. Those who go down have fought with their lives. We don't need to hide it, we should be proud!"

"The common people build the Ming Dynasty, and ordinary people restore China!"

"Let's propose that the big guys toast to themselves first, we are all amazing!"

When Lao Zhu got to this point, even Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but blush, you deserve to sit on the dragon chair!

Dry!

After drinking all the wine in the glass, the big guy became emotional in an instant.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile on his face, "Although we are all meritorious people, even today, we should distinguish between superiors and inferiors."

Old Zhu paused, and then said to Zhang Ximeng: "Sir, do you still remember the last canonization?"

Zhang Ximeng hurriedly stood up, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the last time I was conferred the title of Duke of Qi and the title of Young Master, I am ashamed to accept it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said: "Mr. is too polite. Let me ask you guys, is there anyone who is not convinced? Do you think Mr. is not worthy?"

Who dares to say?

No one dares!

Even if Li Shanchang was around, he would not come out to object.

This time the Northern Expedition seemed to be going so smoothly, with almost no waves. It felt like everyone was carrying Zhang Ximeng, and it was completed with ease.

But the problem is that you also need to have this prestige!

If virtue is not worthy, why should the generals in the army and the soldiers below risk their lives?Why should I cooperate with you?

In recent years, there have been a lot of people who have overturned their cars when the supervisor went out to fight, and Tuotuo is the most typical example.

Although he was planted in the hands of the emperor, if the people below are of one mind, can Tutuo be dismissed easily?

Still the same sentence, without that prestige, if you sit in that position, the people below will mess with you.

No one is convinced in a battle that can be won obviously, and most of them will lose if they intrigue against each other.

The smoother Zhang Ximeng played, the calmer he played.

Behind the scenes, the more turbulent and earth-shattering it will be.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhang Ximeng, then turned his head and said to the officials: "At the beginning, the Zhao and Song courts said that they could be king after recovering Yanyun! Mr. Zhang supervised the army, destroyed the Yuan in the first battle, and restored the capital. To make meritorious deeds, Mr. I am the Great Ming Pillar. I have decided..."

Old Zhu paused for a moment, and then said: "I have decided to confer on Mr. Lu the title of King of Lu, and the title of Grand Tutor and Prince Taifu, and it will not be hereditary!"

Sure enough, Zhang Ximeng became king!

Everyone present was not surprised.

The reason is very simple, although it is very difficult for a subject to be crowned king... But with Zhang Ximeng's contribution, it would be strange not to be crowned king!

It can even be said that this time, the purpose of supervising the Northern Expedition was to give credit to Zhang Ximeng, so that the award would be a matter of course.

Wang Jue deserves his name.

What surprised everyone was that it was King Lu, why not King Qi who was in place in one step?

Isn't it enough to restore Yanyun, is there still a greater achievement waiting?

"Sir, do you know our intention?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile.

Zhang Ximeng didn't know why, didn't he encourage Lao Zhu to be the Lord of China?

"Your Majesty understands! Please rest assured, Your Majesty, there will be a day when the Ming Dynasty will go far beyond the Han and Tang Dynasties, and I will surely lose my will and never slack off!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was very satisfied, with a smile on his face.

"Since ancient times, monarchs and ministers have been able to get along with each other, and there is nothing wrong with you or me. Mr. has the merits of assisting us and teaching us. If the Ming Dynasty wants to achieve great achievements, it is inseparable from Mr. planning. We have thanked Mr. in advance."

Zhang Ximeng nodded again and again... The conversation between the monarch and his ministers was somewhat incomprehensible to outsiders, but fortunately it didn't delay anything.

Zhu Yuanzhang turned around and stood in front of Xu Da.

"Last time we named you Duke Xin, this time we will change you to Duke Wei! Xu Dashuai is rare in ancient times. Breaking captives and suppressing thieves is number one in the world!"

When Xu Da heard this, his heart surged, even if he had experienced it once, he couldn't escape it.

Fighting on the battlefield, going through life and death, that's what you want.

Although it is a bit vulgar, it is almost everyone's dream to seal their wives and sons and become famous in history.

Xu Da bowed down and kowtowed to thank God.

And Xu Da's changing the title of Wei Guogong is also a reminder to everyone that with Xu Da's merits, he can't be crowned king, Zhang Ximeng, the king, is not only unique, but also unique!

The next tallest is the Duke.

Sure enough, Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and looked at Chang Yuchun, who hurriedly stood up and bowed to salute.

"Chen is here!"

Old Zhu smiled, "Chang Yuchun, you are brave and invincible, loyal and reliable. We will make you Zheng Guogong, and you will not be replaced by hereditary!"

Chang Yuchun wept and bowed to the ground, "I, I thank the Lord for your grace! Long live my emperor, long live!"

Chang Yuchun could not be regarded as a direct descendant of Huaixi, he was able to be named Duke because of his bravery and invincibility, and his loyalty and reliability.Only these two things made him stand out, and among the generals, no one was dissatisfied.

Zhu Yuanzhang then walked to the next person. Before he could speak, Lao Zhu poured a glass of wine for the other person.

"Let us monarchs and ministers drink this cup first."

Hu Dahai blushed and was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly raised his glass and drank it down.

"I won't say anything superfluous. You are not only loyal, but you also know the general situation and take care of the overall situation. At first we asked your second son to follow us, but in order to boost morale, you still brought him over and charged into battle. Striving to be the first...you, aren't you afraid of being the last?"

Hu Dahai's eyes were red, and he knelt down heavily, "I am a reckless man, I have to meet the Lord of the Ming Dynasty, I can't wait to take this life out to repay the grace of God, as for the rest, I can't care about it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded again and again, and praised: "For the country, you forget your family, and you are a fair and loyal minister!"

"Hu Dahai, you will be crowned the Duke of Yue, and you will not be replaced by hereditary."

Lao Zhu conferred a prince and three princes in one breath, and everyone in the audience held their breaths, especially those generals, their hearts were raised in their throats.

Who is next?

Zhu Yuanzhang paused for a moment, then walked in front of Tang Shengzong.

"You followed us on the saddle, went through life and death, and made great contributions... You will be named Marquis of Yan'an, and you will be hereditary."

The Duke is gone, only the Marquis is left.

In fact, the big guys also know that Feng Guoyong is still in Guanzhong, and Tang He is not there. They are all at the level of Duke.

After Tang Shengzong thanked Grace, Lao Zhu continued to walk down, Lu Zhongheng, Huayun, Zhou Dexing... accompanied by the rewards one by one, the atmosphere of the banquet reached its peak.

Chapter 567

Zhu Yuanzhang rewarded 27 civil and military ministers in one breath, among which there is no doubt that Zhang Ximeng, the prince of Lu, was the head, and the last one was Xuan Ningbo Cao Liangchen.

Obviously, this list is incomplete, and the civil servants of Zhongshu Province in Yingtian were not included in it.

Feng Guoyong's Northwest Army, Tang He's Southwest Army, and even Zhu Ying's Lingnan Army were not rewarded.

In fact, it’s okay for these people to say that they will definitely get it. They just wait for the triumphant return and hold it again.

But there are a few people who did not get it, which is interesting, such as Li Wenzhong, such as Lan Yu, and Zhu Wenzheng.

These two young men are definitely worthy of a marquis in terms of merit, but Zhu Yuanzhang is so stingy.

"Li Wenzhong, do you know why we didn't give it to you?"

Li Wenzhong hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I am young and want to make contributions. I have a lot of time, so I don't need to be in a hurry."

Old Zhu snorted softly, "Actually, it's not that complicated, just because you are our nephew."

This old Zhu is straightforward enough to get Li Wenzhong out of the way all at once.

Since he is your nephew, shouldn't he be given more preferential treatment?

Old Zhu sighed: "We also want to reward you, but since you are our relative, we can't measure it by the standards of ordinary people... All in all, you have to make more contributions, greater merits... You are convinced." ?"

Just because he is a relative of Zhu Yuanzhang, he has to pay more.

Li Wenzhong pondered for a while, then bowed down and said: "Returning to Your Majesty, I am young and able to lead troops into battle, and most of them rely on His Majesty's protection! This background has already given me too much convenience, and I can only live up to Your Majesty by redoubled meritorious service." Cultivation and support."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled on his face, "That's right, tell Zhu Wenzheng who is still in Linqing later, since you are our relatives, don't expect us to treat you preferentially! On the contrary, we must be stricter!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's words made Li Wenzhong terrified, and also made all the officials terrified.

In fact, it is very difficult to convince everyone when they are making great contributions.

People like Zhang Ximeng and Xu Da are easy to talk about, but with so many marquises, it's hard to tell who is in front and who is behind.

There are also several earls, why can't they be marquises?

They fight with each other for the sake of ranking.

Zhu Yuanzhang deliberately excluded his nephew and nephew, just to remind the generals, if you are not satisfied, just look at these two people!

Their merits are no less than yours, and they are our relatives, and they have not been entrusted, what else do you have to say?

As for Lan Yu, he didn't get the title either, this kid is not Lao Zhu's relative!

"We remember that Mr. Zhang sent you under the command of King Xiao Ming in order to understand the reality of the Yuan army. You lived up to the entrustment, explored the road, and made a great contribution in the decisive battle with Chahan. It stands to reason that we should give you a title ...But when we got here, we changed our minds."

Zhu Yuanzhang got up suddenly, stretched out his hand and pointed to the north!

"Look at it!"