Zhu Yuanzhang casually handed the letter to Zhang Huangyan. After the other party took the letter in surprise, he looked at Zhang Hongren and once again expressed his sorrow and anger over Huang Liang's death.
Zhang Hongren was originally grieved because of Zhang Yingdao's death. Now seeing the temptation hidden in Zhu Yuanzhang's words, he immediately suppressed his grief and dealt with it carefully.
Because he knew that although the Zhengyi Sect had made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, it had also laid the foundation for disaster.
You must know that all dynasties have attached great importance to religion and will never allow sects beyond their control to exist.
Now, although Zhang Yingjing and Zhang Yingdao had died one after another to show their loyalty, he also took the opportunity to kowtow to the king in front of him and express his surrender.
But the influence of the Zhengyi Sect is too great, and coupled with Zhang Yingjing's appearance of the Golden Dragon, no king will take the Zhengyi Sect lightly.
What's more, the king in front of him was so talented and courageous that he was definitely not comparable to ordinary kings, so he had to deal with it with all his energy.
It's just that although Zhang Hongren was talented, well-educated, and had traveled in the world for many years, his knowledge and knowledge were far beyond those of ordinary people, but he still looked a little immature in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.
Not long after his conversation with Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yuanzhang discovered his emotions such as defensiveness and worry one by one.
Upon seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang realized that Zhang Hongren was far different from Zhang Yingjing and Huang Liang in terms of intelligence and Taoism. After a burst of secret joy in his heart, he hid his intentions deeply and started talking in the mist.
Although Zhang Hongren responded with all his strength, he still made many mistakes unknowingly.
Through Zhang Hongren's words and corroborating Jin Yiwei's previous information, Zhu Yuanzhang basically confirmed that the older generation of the Zhengyi Sect no longer had any capable people after Zhang Yingjing and Huang Liang emerged.
Among the younger generation, apart from Zhang Hongren, only his younger brother Zhang Hongkai was useful, and the worries in his heart were once again relieved.
Then he turned the topic to the training of younger generations and tested Zhang Hongren's management and other abilities.
After Zhang Hongren finished speaking, he praised him repeatedly, and at the same time said with a hint of guilt that he had neglected the discipline of his children because he was busy with state affairs, and expressed his intention to send King Ding to study in the Zhengyi Sect.
Although Zhang Hongren was willing to tie the Zhengyi Sect to the Ming Dynasty, he was not willing to lose his right to independence.
In particular, the Zhengyi Sect still has many secrets. If the prince is allowed to go there, it may be difficult to keep those secrets.
So he said with an embarrassed look on his face: "It's a great honor for our teaching to be favored by His Majesty, but our teaching is in a remote and remote place, so I'm afraid I might wrong the prince..."
Zhu Yuanzhang originally meant to test, but when he saw Zhang Hongren's direct refusal, he felt more relieved and said with a smile: "What Zhang Tianshi said is true, but we didn't think carefully."
"Actually, we asked Prince Ding to go to Longhu Mountain. In addition to wanting him to gain insights, we also wanted him to pay homage to Heavenly Master Zhang Yingdao on our behalf."
"But what you just said reminds us that Heavenly Master Zhang Yingdao became immortal for our Ming Dynasty, and we cannot wrong him."
"So we want to transport him to the capital and bury him with great splendor together with Heavenly Master Zhang Yingjing. What do you think?"
When Zhang Hongren heard this, he couldn't help but groan secretly in his heart.
Because if Huang Liang's body was transported to the capital, he would have to go there in person. It would probably not be easy for him to return to Longhu Mountain.
So he bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty is so kind. I am very grateful to you."
"It's just that Uncle Master's identity is sensitive. If he is buried in the capital, Zuo Liangyu may be suspicious and it will be detrimental to His Majesty's overall situation."
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter. We had to wait for your sect's people to come, so we never buried Tianshi Zhang Yingjing."
"Now that Zuo Liangyu and Fan Yongdou forced Heavenly Master Zhang Yingdao to death, we not only buried him in a grand ceremony with Heavenly Master Zhang Yingjing, but also decreed that Zhengyi Sect be the state religion."
"When Zuo Liangyu knows about this, he will only think that we are taking this opportunity to win over your sect. He will never suspect that Heavenly Master Zhang Yingdao is related to us. On the contrary, he may have a rift with Fan Yongdou."
"When the time comes, we will act according to the opportunity, and we may be able to deal with Fan Yongdou and Zuo Liangyu in one fell swoop, and avenge Master Zhang Yingdao."
Zhang Hongren was also quite moved when he heard this.
Then he thought that if he did not agree to this matter, Zhu Yuanzhang would not be at ease with the Zhengyi Sect. If there was a gap, not only would the efforts of Zhang Yingjing and Zhang Yingjing be in vain, but the Zhengyi Sect would also be in danger of destruction.
Therefore, he hesitated for a moment and then agreed.
Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed, and negotiated with Zhang Hongren on the details, and asked Zhang Huangyan to prepare vegetarian dishes for Zhang Hongren.
After Zhang Hongren's case was dealt with, it was already the beginning of Xushi.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was a little tired, he picked up Huang Liang's letter and looked at it carefully.
"We have always suspected that the rebels are colluding with people from the south. Now it should be confirmed. But I don't know who this person is?"
"Now that Li Thief's plan has been shattered, will Guo Sheng not go south again?"
Zhu Yuanzhang held the letter and murmured to himself: "If this is the case, then we might as well..."
As he spoke, his expression suddenly changed, and he shook his head repeatedly: "No, when Huang Liang was writing this letter, things had already happened."
"Since Zuo Liangyu has fallen out with the people behind the scenes in the south, he will never help them again. Moreover, his people have infiltrated Jin Yiwei and can transmit messages much faster than Zhang Hongren. So Guo Sheng should not go south."
"But now Guo Sheng has not only gone south, but also caused panic among the people in the south. It is obviously inconsistent with Zuo Liangyu's interests. Could it be that the mysterious person in the rebels is also colluding with the people behind the scenes in the south?"
"If this is the case, the identity of the other party must not be simple. With Li Yan's intelligence, it is impossible not to notice it. Could it be that this is a trick?"
"But if this was a plan, how could Li Yan, the person who planned it, die?"
"Is Li Yan not dead?"
Zhu Yuanzhang thought of this and shook his head slightly.
Because he had investigated Li Yan and knew that this man was very affectionate and would never let his family die in front of him.
Moreover, Li Yan also took Li Yan's head and contacted some rebel generals to avenge Li Yan. It should be impossible to fake it.
While Zhu Yuanzhang was deep in thought, Zhang Huangyan came in to report that the suspected soldiers sent to support the south were attacked by mysterious troops thirty miles away.
Although they had arranged an ambush before, they still lost more than a thousand people.
Zhu Yuanzhang heard this and said in a deep voice: "You came so quickly. It seems that Guo Sheng's battle situation in Huai'an is not optimistic!"
Zhang Huangyan took over the conversation and said: "Your Majesty, the general has just received news that Guo Sheng's attack on Huai'an has failed, and he has dispersed his troops to harass nearby towns."
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little surprised and said: "Guo Sheng divided his troops?"
Zhang Huangyan nodded and said: "Yes, I heard that there are seven or eight teams. The largest team is only more than 4,000 people."
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said: "How can Guo Sheng divide his troops at this time..."
Before he finished speaking, a tiger warrior came in to report that Li Wu was outside asking for an audience.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard that Li Wu would be back soon, he couldn't help but frown even more.
Some people died, but not completely...
