When Zhu Yuanzhang saw that after Huang Zhicheng left, Chen Mingyu was still handling the recruitment matter calmly, without being affected by the previous events at all, he couldn't help but nodded secretly in his heart.
When he walked slowly to the case, he happened to hear a soldier persuading Chen Mingyu to explain. Chen Mingyu responded casually and went to write down the list.
Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang admired Chen Mingyu even more, and said in a low voice: "My lord, the lord just now seems to have a lot of background, don't you go and tell the difference?"
Chen Mingyu didn't even raise his head, and said in a calm tone: "What's there to argue about? Chen only acts with a clear conscience. What's more, Mr. Shi is magnanimous to Wang Han and will understand Chen's painstaking efforts!"
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he smiled and said: "That's what I said, but we heard that officials have protected each other since ancient times. I heard that that man was Master Shi's favorite disciple. If Master Shi believed what he said, wouldn't all your hard work be in vain? "
While Chen Mingyu was transcribing, he said calmly: "You have to be careful what you say. It doesn't matter if you say this in front of Mr. Chen. If someone with a serious intention listens to it, you will be punished."
"Actually, it doesn't matter even if Mr. Shi believed Huang Zhicheng's words. I didn't come here to be an official. After Linyi is relieved of the siege, Chen will return to Jiangyin."
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw that his writing skills were flying and his expression was calm, and he didn't seem to be faking it, he tried again: "My lord, I'm quite forgiving, but the Donglin Party is so powerful. Now that you have offended Huang Zhicheng, I'm afraid you won't be able to return to Jiangyin."
"According to our wishes, you might as well admit your mistake to Huang Zhicheng and expose the matter. Wouldn't everyone be happy?"
As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang said this, he immediately saw several soldiers and some people casting unkind looks, and he was slightly shocked.
He was surprised not because he was afraid of those people, but he didn't expect Chen Mingyu to gain the support of soldiers and people so quickly, so he couldn't help but look at him again.
Chen Mingyu was stunned for a moment, stopped the pen in his hand, slowly raised his head to look at Zhu Yuanzhang, looked him up and down, and then said, "I'm sorry for my poor eyesight, but I don't know what I call this gentleman?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was wearing ordinary clothes at the moment. He thought that the other party was just a small official and he probably didn't know him. After smiling slightly, he said loudly: "We are just ordinary people, not adults."
When Chen Mingyu heard this, he took another look at Zhu Yuanzhang, then shook his head and said, "Chen, I see that your Excellency has a great appearance, and you should be a man of great talent. Now that the world is in chaos, why don't you worry about the country, instead of hiding here?"
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, "I don't understand what you are saying. You are also a talented person. Why are you trying to persuade me if you don't want to be an official?"
Chen Mingyu sighed: "It's not that Chen doesn't want to serve the imperial court, it's just that he comes from a poor family, has a weird temperament, and doesn't fit in with the crowd, so he can only do his best."
"But Chen, listening to your words, should be a person who is well versed in the way of being an official, and has talent and learning in his mind, so I am trying to persuade you."
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "We can't be an official. You have to know that we are good at killing. When we see those corrupt officials, we want to skin them and cramp them..."
After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's story, Chen Mingyu couldn't help but shook his head and said, "Hey, the current political situation..."
As soon as he spoke, he quickly shut up and looked around nervously.
"Lord Wang!"
When Chen Mingyu accidentally caught a glimpse of Wang Shoulin behind Zhu Yuanzhang, he exclaimed.
It turns out that although Chen Mingyu was a lowly official, he got acquainted with Wang Shoulin who was patrolling the city defense because he was ordered to guard the Dai Zongmen.
Seeing this, Wang Shoulin cupped his hands slightly and said, "Master Chen, you are so courageous. Wang has learned a lesson!"
Although Chen Mingyu is upright by nature and doesn't like to be courted, he is very smart.
When he saw Wang Shoulin following Zhu Yuanzhang and being so polite to him at the moment, he immediately remembered that someone had said that the Holy Master was in Linyi before, and he immediately understood in his heart.
"minister......"
Chen Mingyu was about to salute Zhu Yuanzhang, but stopped, then glanced at everyone, and changed his words: "Thank you for the compliment, I don't deserve it!"
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw Chen Mingyu's expression, he knew that the other party had discovered his identity.
He hesitated for a moment, then said: "We don't think you deserve it, but you deserve it!"
After he finished speaking, he shouted to the people around him: "Do you think so?"
"Yes, Mr. Chen deserves it!"
"You're right. Except for Mr. Chen, no one in this city really cares about us people."
"Didn't you say that His Majesty is in the city? Your Majesty should come and take a look at this matter."
"What are you thinking about? Your Majesty will be trapped in the city by the rebels."
"Don't talk nonsense, I have heard that His Majesty is the True Dragon Emperor..."
"Yes, I have also heard that His Majesty killed many corrupt officials in the capital and gave us a lot of land..."
"It would be great if we could allocate fields..."
"I heard that Your Majesty also wanted to divide the territory, but the war in Shandong has not ended yet..."
"I want to sign up. Anyway, if I have money, I will defeat the *** rebels first. Then maybe I will have a land..."
...
With the help of some Jin Yiwei, the enthusiasm of the people was immediately ignited, but Chen Mingyu looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with a reserved look.
Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang laughed again and said, "Do you think a good official like Mr. Chen should be a high official?"
"Yes, I think Mr. Chen should be the governor!"
"I don't think there is a better official than Mr. Chen!"
"That's right, that piece of shit Huang Zhicheng..."
...
"Okay, since you all think that Mr. Chen should be a high-ranking official, let's make Mr. Chen the guardian of Shandong...Linyi City. He will be solely responsible for the defense of the city. Do you agree?"
Zhu Yuanzhang saw that Chen Mingyu was upright and considerate of the people, so he wanted to take advantage of the situation and make him governor of Shandong to appease the people.
Then he thought that Shandong was not stable and should be dominated by military officers. At the same time, he also thought that there was no suitable candidate for the post of Jiuzijian. Chen Mingyu was not gregarious but also had a heart to serve the country. He might give it a try, so he temporarily changed his tune. .
But as soon as he said this, the originally lively crowd immediately fell silent, and everyone looked at him in surprise.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
At this time, a Jin Yiwei in the crowd took the lead in kneeling down and shouting, while secretly paying attention to the people around him.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
...
As the first person knelt down, others also knelt down and chanted.
"Your Majesty, minister..."
"Chen Qing, your official position was granted by the people, so don't let them down!"
Zhu Yuanzhang personally helped up Chen Mingyu, who was choking, and said solemnly.
Chen Mingyu heard this and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, don't worry. As long as I have a chance to survive, I will never let a rebel enter the city."
Zhu Yuanzhang patted him on the shoulder and encouraged: "Okay, we believe in our vision, just go ahead and do it. You don't need to worry about other things."
After he finished speaking, he motioned for everyone to get up, chatted with the people around him for a while, and then slowly left.
When Zhu Yuanzhang walked far away, he vaguely heard the people talking: "Your Majesty hasn't left yet, so we have nothing to be afraid of."
"Yes, are our lives more valuable than His Majesty..."
"Let's work hard. As long as we kill a few of his rebels, my son can live a good life..."
...
At this time, a Jin Yiwei came running from a distance and whispered a few words in Wang Shoulin's ear.
Wang Shoulin nodded, signaled the other party to leave, and then said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty, Huang Zhi was originally guarding Wanghuai Gate. Today, after Lord Lu conveyed your Majesty's order to recruit troops, because most of the people came to Daizong Gate, he Come and sign up. If the recruitment of soldiers is not going well, you will take the opportunity to cause trouble."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Then where is he now?"
Wang Shoulin said: "I heard that he has gone to the command post to find Mr. Shi."
Zhu Yuanzhang thought that Huang Zhicheng did not go to defend the city, but instead complained about this matter. A murderous intent flashed in his eyes, and then he said in a deep voice: "Let's go."
have a look! "
After Wang Shoulin bowed in agreement, he ordered his people to go back and mobilize the dead soldiers of Huben, and then rushed towards the command post with Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to see how Shi Kefa would handle the matter, so he went straight in without letting the soldiers report it.
"Teacher, the student was trying to persuade me with good intentions, but Chen Mingyu not only refused to listen, but also beat the student. You see..."
Before Zhu Yuanzhang reached the inner hall, he heard Chen Mingyu complaining. He was immediately furious and the murderous intent in his eyes became stronger.
