Along the way from the blood and fire, Zhu Yuanzhang had long learned how to control his emotions and learn to keep his joy and anger invisible.
But today I had a conversation with Zhang Yi, a kid, and I could only use two words to describe it, that is, breaking the defense.
In Zhu Biao's eyes, he is an omnipotent father.
In the eyes of the ministers, he was the master who led them all the way to the sunny day.
But who has ever cared, even if he has a will of steel, he is still a human being after all.
Because of his humble background, Zhu Yuanzhang was under greater pressure than any other king in the past dynasties.
He wanted to prove himself, but the more he did this, the more anxious he felt.
Lao Zhu himself was trying to figure out how to be a good emperor, but the person in front of him told him that not only could he be a good emperor, but he could also be the emperor for eternity?
What is the Eternal Emperor?
Lao Zhu had never heard of this concept.
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Zhang Yi nodded sincerely to Lao Zhu's question.
He said this not to sensationalize, but to truly recognize Lao Zhu's position in history.
Lao Zhu is known as the emperor of the ages, and he is more or less suspected of being flattered by Li Zhi, the Ming Taizu, but in terms of historical achievements, he also deserves this title.
"What is one emperor through the ages?"
Zhu Yuanzhang could still keep his composure, but Zhu Biao became excited first. He asked aloud. Zhang Yi lowered his head and thought for a moment and said:
"Just like the First Emperor, who conquered eight wastelands and wiped out Liuhe, I will take the lead in unifying China. I will also write in the same text, drive on the same track, and unify weights and measures, so that the Chinese people can return to their hearts..."
"For example, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty deposed hundreds of schools, only respected Confucianism, unified thought, expanded territory, and performed great martial arts. The name of our Han family began with Emperor Wu!"
"For example, during the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, when all nations came to court, outsiders did not know that there was China, but they knew that the people of the Tang Dynasty..."
He named three candidates he thought would be the emperor through the ages, but paused.
Zhu Biao quickly asked: "What about your Majesty today?"
Zhang Yi hesitated. Zhu Yuanzhang naturally had his martial arts skills, but now this guy had just become the emperor. What should he say?
After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yi said:
"Expel the Tartars and restore China. Brother Huang, think about the last time the Sixteenth Province of Youyun returned to the hands of the Han people. It has been 455 years... We Han people have been waiting for this day for too long!
As long as our Ming Dynasty achieves this contribution, can we not afford the words "one emperor for eternity"? "
This simple sentence made everyone present feel excited.
Even Lao Zhu, who had a heart for the city, put on a smile.
What scene has Lao Zhu not seen along the way? How many experiences does a flattering person have?
But Zhang Yi's compliments were very useful to Lao Zhu. First of all, the child didn't know his identity, and his unintentional words were the most comforting.
Secondly, these comments were not made by Zhang Yi, but by the old god behind him.
The Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun are an eternal pain in the hearts of the Han family. Zhu Yuanzhang is confident that he can fulfill the long-cherished wish of the ancestors of the Han family.
"Your Majesty deserves to be called the emperor of the ages based on this achievement alone, but our ancestors said that your Majesty's future achievements will be more than this!"
"Then please elaborate!"
Lao Zhu also wanted to hear more about Zhang Daoling's evaluation of himself. The old god in the sky seemed to be able to know the past and the future.
But Zhang Yi quit. He had deceived so many people and he didn't want to continue deceiving him anymore.
Anyway, I have won the bet with my father and have dealt with this Uncle Huang.
Zhang Yi said:
"That's all I knew, and then I woke up!"
"My ancestor said that he would chat with me when he has time in the future. Let's talk next time. Let's talk next time!"
Seeing that he refused to say anything, Zhu Yuanzhang stared thoughtfully at the child in front of him.
"Old Zhang, you gave birth to a good son, and your Zhang family has a successor!"
Zhang Changsheng had a complicated expression. The emperor's words were almost equivalent to helping Zhang Yi reserve the position of the next generation head of the Zhang family in advance.
If it were anyone else who said this, Zhang Changshang would definitely sneer at it, but the person in front of him is the Emperor!
"If the old god were still alive, he might still be worthy of the title of Heavenly Master!"
Zhang Changsheng was made red-faced by the emperor's words. Did Zhu Yuanzhang mean that if he had Zhang Daoling's ability, the Zhang family would not lose the title of Heavenly Master?
Thinking of Zhang Daoling's warning to the Zhang family through Zhang Yi's mouth, Zhang Changshang was much less disappointed about losing the title of "Celestial Master". As Zhang Yi said, before the Mongols came in, the Zhang family had always followed a low-key, overall He still has the demeanor of a Taoist master.
When the Mongols entered the Central Plains, they initially tried their best to support the Quanzhen Taoism. Unfortunately, the Quanzhen Taoism later completely deteriorated and the mud could not support the wall. They had no choice but to turn their attention to the Zhang family on Longhu Mountain.
The Zhang family relied on their low profile to get this opportunity, but they lived their lives as another Quanzhen Tao.
It can even be said that the current situation of the Zhang family may be more dangerous than the original Quanzhen Tao.
When a new dynasty is established, the emperor needs someone to stand out and establish his authority. Isn't the Zhang family the best target?
At this time, Zhang Changsheng already felt that his ability to leave the capital safely was thanks to the blessing of his ancestors. When he saw that the emperor liked Zhang Yi, his thoughts became alive again.
The emperor took away the title of Heavenly Master from the Zhang family, and might be able to get it back from Zhang Yi again.
At this time, in Zhang Changsheng's eyes, Zhang Yi was not an evil star or a demon king. He was clearly the savior of the Zhang family.
He smiled from ear to ear and said:
"This child is so clever. I thought he was difficult to discipline before. It turns out that my ancestor personally helped me discipline him. This is this child's blessing, and it is also the blessing of my heavenly master...the Zhang family!
Our ancestors are right. Our Zhang family has indeed forgotten the foundation of Longhu Mountain’s religion over the years. Your Majesty is wise. He clearly wants to experience our Longhu Mountain. God’s grace! "
Zhang Changshang began to look for compensation and found a way out for himself and the emperor.
After all, his disappointment and even some resentment just now were probably seen by Emperor Hongwu.
Zhu Yuanzhang was noncommittal and seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
Zhang Changsong was quite embarrassed, so he turned his attention to Zhang Yi:
"Don't live up to your ancestor's favor. The future burden of Longhu Mountain will fall on you!"
Everyone understands the meaning of his words. The future 43rd generation head of the Zhang family has been decided at this moment!
Zhang Yi was silent. Zhang Chengsheng's words did not make him feel happy. The hope from the evil star to Longhu Mountain turned out to be based on a lie.
"Dad, do you still remember the bet we made on Longhu Mountain?"
Zhang Yi did not agree to Zhang Changsheng, but brought up the previous matter, and Zhang Changshang thought of his bet with Zhang Yi.
If Zhang Yi guesses the emperor's approach, he needs to meet Zhang Yi's conditions.
If it had been a few hours ago, Zhang Changsheng would probably have become angry because of the old incident with Zhang Yi, but at this time, he had no such idea at all.
After discovering that Zhang Yi had a different regard for his ancestor, his prejudice against Zhang Yi also disappeared.
However, Zhang Yi's next words almost made him vomit blood!
"Dad, I am no longer a Heavenly Master, I want to leave Longhu Mountain!"
Zhang Yi made his request!
