Before this, students may not have understood it very well.
I don’t understand why Liu Ji rejected Zhu Yuanzhang.
But now when they saw the title of the video appearing on the projection screen, a look of sudden realization appeared on their faces.
turn out to be.
This Liu Ji actually doesn't want to be the Duke of the country!
That's the Duke!
How many people had such an honor during the founding period of the Ming Dynasty?
But why did Liu Ji refuse such an honor?
All the students looked confused.
Soon, another line of text flashed in their video.
【Video playback】
With the appearance of this line of text.
Entering their field of vision was an old man with gray hair, wrinkled face and sagging skin.
Although this old man is old, he exudes an extraordinary magnanimity.
The old man was dressed in white, holding an ancient book in his hand, reading it carefully.
He is Liu Ji, courtesy name Bowen, and a native of Qingtian.
There were two people beside Liu Ji.
These two people are tall and tall, have beautiful faces, and are dressed simply.
They are the sons of Liu Ji.
"father!"
As the second son of Liu Ji, Liu Jing finally couldn't help but speak.
"What's the matter?"
Liu Ji's tone was indifferent, but his vision still stayed on the ancient book.
"Dad, there is a rumor all over Yingtian that His Majesty is about to grant a title of meritorious official. Dad, you have made great contributions to His Majesty. Ever since you became His Majesty's adviser, you have provided many key military strategies."
"Among them, Dad, you even helped His Majesty kill Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng, and also made Fang Guozhen compromise. Not only that, Dad, the strategy of the Northern Expedition to destroy the Yuan Dynasty that you formulated has achieved amazing results. Dad, you coordinate the overall situation, if His Majesty does not have you , how can he be called emperor, how can he..."
Liu Jing said with a smile. As he spoke, his eyes were full of worship.
My father is too powerful.
Nowadays, the common people regard his father as a god.
What a miraculous calculation and prediction of events.
It can be said that in the eyes of the people, his father is like a god.
Liu Ji's eldest son, Liu Lian, looked at him with bright eyes. He also agreed with his younger brother's words.
Unexpectedly, Liu Ji suddenly said with a cold face.
"shut up!"
On the spot, Liu Jing shut her mouth tightly and did not dare to say anything, but there was a very aggrieved look on his face.
Did he say something wrong?
Everything he said was true, so how could he make his father unhappy?
"Your Majesty can still claim the title of emperor without me. Do you know what will happen if His Majesty listens to your unabashed talk?"
Liu Ji shouted angrily, "It will lead to death!"
"Dad, it's not that serious, is it?"
Liu Jing didn't believe it.
Liu Lian also expressed doubts.
"Do you know about the persimmon tree in the royal garden of the imperial palace? That tree was named Lingshuang Hou by His Majesty."
Suddenly, Liu Ji said in a faint tone.
"Dad, everyone in the world knows about this! The child knows it."
"That's right! If it weren't for this persimmon tree, His Majesty would have been..."
Liu Lian and Liu Jing were even more confused, why did they suddenly get involved with "Ling Shuanghou".
Liu Ji mentioned that Marquis Lingshuang was in Pinyang before, and was later transplanted to the Royal Garden of the Imperial Palace by His Majesty.
"There used to be a small village near Pinyang called Huangjiacun."
"In this village, overnight, all 481 people in the village died. No one survived, and they all died."
Liu Ji raised his eyebrows and said slowly.
"The village was wiped out? Is there some banditry?"
"They were definitely destroyed by those green forest strongmen who did all kinds of evil!"
Liu Lian and Liu Jing expressed their conjectures.
Liu Ji shook his head, "Before Huangjia Village was destroyed, the army led by His Majesty once passed by."
"Hiss!"
For a moment, Liu Lian and Liu Jing looked at each other, feeling shuddering and creepy all over.
Even if they are stupid, they understand that the destruction of Huangjia Village is definitely related to His Majesty.
But this Your Majesty is too cruel.
No one survived, doesn't it mean that even the defenseless women and children were not spared?
"Dad, why is this?"
Liu Lian didn't understand or understand.
Liu Jing pricked up his ears. He believed that his father must understand what he really wanted.
"Use your brains and think about your Majesty, Marquis Lingshuang, Huangjiacun, and don't forget your Majesty's identity back then."
Liu Ji reminded.
The two brothers Liu Lian and Liu Jing started thinking.
Once you think about it.
Liu Lian had some vague suspicions in his mind.
The original His Majesty was probably just a monk from Huangjue Temple.
The monk appeared in Pinyang for a self-evident purpose, it was definitely for alms.
But His Majesty was almost starving to death.
If I hadn't met the persimmon tree, then...
After thinking about it for a while.
Liu Lian has the answer.
The former His Majesty definitely had a chance encounter in Huangjia Village, and he definitely experienced a very bad experience.
Thinking about it this way, His Majesty is really ruthless and very petty.
"Okay, let's go and study."
"Just collect your thoughts."
"Dad can't make me a duke."
Liu Ji waved his hand and signaled his two sons to leave.
Liu Lian and Liu Jing felt puzzled. Their father had made great contributions, so why couldn't he be granted the title of Duke.
But the two of them didn't dare to say anything more. They saluted respectfully and said by the way, "Dad, my dear, farewell."
After that, the two left.
Seeing them leaving, Liu Ji shook his head, "You guys really disappoint me. You always think of things too simply. I'm afraid I can't do anything like this."
This video scene after scene made the students really feel confused.
"I thought it was Liu Ji who didn't want to be the Duke, but now it seems that's not the case."
"Can't Liu Ji become an official?"
"Liu Ji didn't do anything, right?"
"Smart people talk in convoluted ways, so can't they be more clear?"
"It's just that how did Liu Ji know about the destruction of Huangjia Village? Could it be that Liu Ji really knows astronomy and geography and has a wonderful plan?"
…
The students became very interested and curious about Liu Ji.
Zhang Guofei frowned and thought deeply. He couldn't understand Liu Ji, nor could he see through it.
Especially the ancient book Liu Ji is reading, called "The Classic of the Yellow Emperor's House". What kind of book is this?
Seeing how seriously Liu Ji was reading, I thought this book was very extraordinary.
The video footage continues.
Something surprising happened.
Just because.
Zhu Yuanzhang left the palace in casual clothes and came to Liu Ji's home.
"Your Majesty, sit inside."
Liu Ji invited him warmly and treated Zhu Yuanzhang very respectfully.
"Sir, you are too kind."
Zhu Yuanzhang pursed his lips and smiled.
Later, when Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting at the main seat in the hall, he noticed a book on the wooden table titled "The Classics of the Yellow Emperor's House".
Although he had read a lot of books over the years, he didn't know much about "The Yellow Emperor's Mansion" and had never been exposed to it.
"Sir, what is this book about?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
"This book is said to have been passed down by the Yellow Emperor. It tells that a house is the foundation for a person's settlement and life. Only by treating a house as a home can one live in peace and the home can be auspicious and prosperous."
"Also, if the indoor layout and location of the house are wrong, it will cause the home to decay and fall apart. A house is not a dead thing, it also has a spirit!"
Liu Ji said with a solemn expression.
Listening to his words, Zhu Yuanzhang was thoughtful and seemed to agree.
On the other hand, the students who watched the video were completely dumbfounded.
"Is this Liu Ji actually a charlatan?"
"What kind of house has a spirit? Is this a lie?"
"A house is just a dead thing, how can it have any spirit!"
"This is a bunch of lies to deceive people, but Zhu Yuanzhang seems to believe it? Isn't it? Isn't it?"
…
The students were shocked and looked down upon Liu Ji. They thought Liu Ji was very powerful.
But now it seems that rumors have killed people, and Liu Ji is not very good at anything. He can only fool people.
Liu Ji and Zhu Yuanzhang chatted freely.
After greeting each other for a while.
Zhu Yuanzhang expressed his intention, "We are about to make a number of meritorious officials, and everyone knows about it. I must be aware of this, sir, right?"
"Bowen knows."
Liu Ji nodded.
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly made a shocking statement and said non-stop, "We were able to conquer this world, thanks to your husband. We want to make you the Duke of the Ming Dynasty. What do you think, sir?"
"No, no."
Liu Ji shook his head repeatedly.
Being rejected so easily by Liu Ji made Zhu Yuanzhang's face darken, as if he was unhappy.
"Sir, have you been wronged by being the Duke of our country?"
"Your Majesty, that's not the case. But the feng shui of Bowen's house has many flaws. If he becomes the Duke of the Ming Dynasty, Bowen's house will have more yang than yin, and it will become a yang house. If the yin and yang are out of balance, Bowen will Wen’s family business will surely decline in the future.”
"It may not fail in the hands of Bowen, but it will fail in the descendants of Bowen."
Liu Ji explained.
Zhu Yuanzhang was startled when he heard this.
"Is the theory of Feng Shui really so evil?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was very suspicious.
"Your Majesty, I would rather believe that it exists than that it doesn't exist."
Liu Ji replied.
"Since the feng shui of this house is not good, wouldn't it be better to find another house?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked rhetorically.
"The feng shui of a house cannot be changed easily. Your Majesty should know that one move can affect the whole body."
Liu Ji's expression was solemn.
Shortly after.
Zhu Yuanzhang left.
Liu Ji sent him off in person.
After sending Zhu Yuanzhang away, Liu Ji once again studied "The Classics of the Yellow Emperor's House".
The students who witnessed this scene were even more confused and stunned.
"What Yang Qi and Yin Qi, does it sound a little evil?"
"Yang Zhai? I'm still in the Yin Zhai!!!"
"I feel like Liu Ji is just fooling people!"
"Even the emperor was deceived. Isn't this Liu Ji too bold?"
"There is some truth in the theory of Feng Shui."
…
The students either questioned Liu Ji or believed Liu Ji.
The video screen changed.
A few days passed.
All the people in Yingtian Mansion are discussing about His Majesty's intention to bestow honors on meritorious officials.
in.
The discussions on the streets are also related to Liu Ji.
"Have you heard? Your Majesty wants to make Mr. Liu the Duke of the country!"
"Your Majesty is able to rule the world, and Mr. Liu is indispensable!"
"There is a saying: Zhuge Liang divides the world into three parts, and Liu Bowen dominates the world!"
"It seems that Mr. Liu is destined to become the Duke of the Kingdom!"
…
These discussions also fell in Liu Ji's ears.
Liu Ji, who is in the house, has been living in seclusion these days, and it seems that he is not interested in Zhu Yuanzhang's great achievements.
Liu Ji had a headache and was helpless after hearing these rumors flying around.
this day.
Liu Ji was summoned by Zhu Yuanzhang.
In the imperial palace, in the royal study.
"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."
Liu Ji, dressed in official robes, saluted respectfully.
"No need to be polite, sir."
Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on the dragon chair with a smile on his face.
The two started chatting again.
Just a casual chat.
Zhu Yuanzhang talked about his thoughts again.
"Sir, he has made countless contributions to the Ming Dynasty. He also gave us advice. If it weren't for Ai Qing, how could I have destroyed Chen Youliang, Zhang Shicheng, Fang Guozhen and other forces one after another."
"Sir, you should be my Duke of the Ming Dynasty!"
Say it.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Ji with burning eyes.
"Your Majesty, residential feng shui..."
Liu Ji felt embarrassed.
"Sir, you have heard the discussion of the people in Yingtian. The people all think that Aiqing can become the Duke of the country, so Aiqing becoming the Duke is really in line with the people's wishes!"
Zhu Yuanzhang grinned.
"Your Majesty, it is necessary. The people's comments are all rumors. How can your Majesty believe it?"
Liu Ji shook his head.
Being rejected by Liu Ji again made Zhu Yuanzhang's expression darken, and he seemed a little angry.
"Sir, since you don't want to be the Duke of the country, how about you become our Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty?"
Zhu Yuanzhang made another shocking statement.
"Your Majesty, you must not do this."
"Changing the prime minister is like changing the capitals of a house. You need to use big, strong wood. It's better for the minister to come up with some ideas, but the prime minister is not qualified to maintain it. The minister is nothing more than a thin piece of wood at best."
Liu Ji shook his head repeatedly.
"Sir, you are too humble."
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed.
Wait until Liu Ji leaves.
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were cloudy and uncertain.
"Prime Minister, sir, you don't want to be the prime minister. This is a situation where one person is superior to ten thousand people."
Say it.
Zhu Yuanzhang's face darkened slightly, as if he had thought of something unpleasant.
All the students were completely stunned.
Because sometimes Zhu Yuanzhang is smiling, and sometimes his face is gloomy.
This change of face is really fast.
It’s really the heart of an emperor, it’s hard to fathom!
Time flies in the blink of an eye, and two days pass.
at night.
Zhu Yuanzhang summoned Liu Ji.
Liu Ji arrived.
Zhu Yuanzhang brought up old matters again.
"Sir, are you really unwilling to be the Duke of the country?"
"Your Majesty, I don't want to be a prince!"
Liu Ji shook his head and refused.
This made Zhu Yuanzhang feel regretful.
"Tomorrow I will be a great hero, but you are like this... ugh!"
Say it.
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed.
Chatted a few more words with Liu Ji.
Liu Ji left.
Return home.
Liu Ji did not go to bed and fall asleep. Instead, he picked up "Huangdi's House Classic" and began to study it in his study.
Liu Lian was surprised to see the oil lamp still lit in the study.
When Liu Lian stepped into the study, he looked confused, "Dad, it's late, haven't we fallen asleep yet?"
"I can't sleep, I feel so sad."
Liu Ji looked sad.
"What is Dad worried about?"
Liu Lian asked.
"Your Majesty wants to make me a duke, but I am not qualified to be such a duke. If I become such a duke, I fear for my life. Not only can I not be a duke, but I can't even be a marquis. I can only be a duke." An earl. Lian'er, will you feel aggrieved if you inherit the position of earl from your father?"
Liu Ji sighed.
"Dad, what are you talking about? I'm not wronged. But, how can my life be in danger when I become the Duke of Guangdong? I've heard that your Majesty is very happy for you to be the Duke of Guangdong, but you keep doing it again and again. Three refused.”
Liu Lian was very confused.
"Dad, I just want to be wise and protect myself. As a censor, my father enforces the law with integrity and wins applause from the people. But Li Shanchang's confidant Li Bin broke the law, but he was beheaded by my father. This incident made dad and Li Shanchang at odds. Not only that, many officials in the court, They don’t have a good relationship with dad.”
"Dad really can't take this position. Only by resigning can dad have a chance to survive."
Liu Ji sighed quietly, "The Ming Dynasty is destined to perish due to party strife!"
"Swish!"
In an instant, Liu Lian turned pale with shock. His father really dared to say that such treacherous words would be heard by His Majesty, or by someone with intentions.
The old Liu family is about to face a disaster.
"What, my son is scared?"
Seeing Liu Lian's face pale and trembling all over, Liu Ji smiled freely. (End of chapter)
