"Uh-huh."
The tea cup in Xiao Han's hand almost lost its balance, and at the same time, he almost gave Zhu Ping a thumbs up.
On this occasion, did you mention Liu Bowen?
What do you think?
Isn’t this making yourself unhappy?
No wonder, since we were little, you and Zhu Di have been beaten the most. It turns out that you are just mean-mouthed.
"Start playing, Father."
"I have no other intention. I just feel that when setting up the Court of Meritorious Ministers, I should include ministers who have made mistakes."
Zhu Xi naturally noticed Xiao Han's surprise and Zhu Biao's suppressed anger. He immediately looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed.
"There is no father in the court, so I call myself a minister and a king!"
Zhu Biao glanced at Zhu Xi and said.
"His Majesty!"
Zhu Xi was almost frightened to the point of kneeling on the ground, and instantly looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and shouted.
"Get up."
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression softened a little, and then he waved his hands angrily and said, "Since you mentioned Liu Bowen, can you tell me what you think of Liu Bowen?"
"view?"
"Where did your opinion come from?"
Zhu Xiang immediately looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with some doubts, and said again: "I just think it should be mentioned."
Xiao Han covered his eyes slightly and suppressed the smile in his heart.
What is this Zhu Xi’s brain made of?
Come up with such an answer?
What are you thinking about?
This is the court, the Fengtian Palace, and the place where officials discuss matters. Are you acting as a housekeeper?
Or should we regard this place as Kunning Palace?
Are you not waiting for Zhu Yuanzhang to beat you?
"presumptuous!"
"Where do you think this is?"
"This is Fengtian Palace!"
"And as a prince, how dare you speak so brazenly and disrupt the court meeting!"
As expected, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes suddenly became a little gloomy, and Zhu Biao looked directly at Zhu Xi and cursed.
"Uh-huh."
"I know that I was wrong, and I ask Your Majesty to punish me."
Zhu Xi immediately understood that the dishonor was bad, and he quickly knelt down and said.
Even Zhu Xi wanted to slap himself twice for being so mean. If a courtier would mention this matter, what does it have to do with him?
Now it's over, the board must be settled!
"Pull him down and give him twenty army sticks to serve as a warning to others."
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Xi again, waved his hand and said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"No, just twenty army sticks?"
Zhu Xiang's eyes widened immediately, and he spoke a little arrogantly, so what?
"Thirty military sticks, hit hard!"
Zhu Biao couldn't help but be angry. Then he looked at the guard on the side, waved his hand and said, "Pull it down!"
"According to the order!"
The guards walked into the palace and took Zhu Xi out directly.
"I want to bring thirty military sticks. Let's go with Zhu Di."
Xiao Han glanced at Zhu Xi's back again, and then shook his head helplessly.
In this regard, Xiao Han felt that Lao Zhu's family only had one child, who was relatively rational, and that was Jin Wang Zhu Fan, who didn't have to worry about him since he was a child.
Unlike Zhu Chong and Zhu Di, they have been the chiefs of trouble since they were young. They know nothing about music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but they are sneaky and self-taught.
"Since the King of Qin mentioned the sincerity uncle Liu Bowen, let me also ask you, do you think Liu Bowen can enter the Hall of Heroes?"
Zhu Xiang's thirty military sticks had already fallen to the ground, and Zhu Yuanzhang looked at many ministers at this moment and asked softly.
"Can you get in or not?"
There was a flash of thought in the eyes of all the ministers.
But most of the courtiers still have Huaixi nobles, so they don't have any favorable impressions of Liu Bowen, a native of eastern Zhejiang. In addition, because of Liu Bowen's crime, why should he be admitted to the Hall of Meritorious Officials?
But then again, the Gongchen Pavilion is to lay the foundation for the founding of the country, so Liu Bowen can join the Gongchen Pavilion.
But no matter how much they think about it, it is not their turn to speak on this matter. Only two people can control this situation, and that is Li Shanchang and Xiao Han.
The rest doesn’t even count!
Even Hu Weiyong is not qualified to talk about this matter.
Of course, Wang Guangyang from Zhongshu Province can also participate. After all, he is also one of the earls and the only earl in the Ming Dynasty.
Ahem, before Liu Bowen was deposed, Wang Guangyang was the only count, and now he is the only one.
"Start your Majesty."
"I think it's inappropriate."
Li Shanchang thought for a moment, then took a step forward, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, cupped his hands and said, "Liu Bowen's crime was an attempt to subvert the foundation of our Ming Dynasty, so how can he be included in the Hall of Meritorious Officials?"
Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen have been rivals for life, how can they be willing to list themselves as heroes for their rivals?
After all, Li Shan's belly is not that big yet.
As soon as this statement came out, Liu Bowen's path to becoming a hero was basically cut off.
Why?
Zhu Yuanzhang is a man with very traditional ideas, and what he pursues all his life is pragmatism. Therefore, he may chat with you about other things, but once it comes to Jiangshan Sheji, Zhu Yuanzhang's seriousness can make almost all his officials tremble. , and among them, Li Shanchang was included.
Therefore, if Li Shanchang criticized Liu Bowen for subverting the Ming Dynasty's foundation, then Lao Zhu really had to think about it.
"Start your Majesty."
"The humble minister speaks lightly and should not open his mouth. However, this matter is related to our Ming Dynasty. Therefore, I must speak impartially and without any bias."
Hu Weiyong also took a step forward, and immediately stood in line with Li Shanchang. Then he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Liu Bowen's sin is outrageous to both humans and gods!"
"Um?"
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyes, glanced at Hu Weiyong, and said softly: "Zuo Cheng, please explain clearly."
Zhu Yuanzhang was very curious, what could Hu Weiyong say in order to criticize Liu Bowen?
Xiao Han also raised his eyebrows slightly.
This Hu Weiyong doesn't want to avoid the limelight for a while, but wants to rush forward?
Do you want to prove your vision, or do you want to attract attention and win the support of Huaixi nobles?
How stupid!
But now, Xiao Han also understands that the prime minister of the Ming Dynasty is poisonous, and there may be a bug!
Otherwise, why is it that everyone who ascends Zuocheng was so smart in the past, but now he is so stupid?
Lao Zhu is already a little unhappy with Hu Weiyong, but Hu Weiyong, this reckless thing, still wants to get in touch with him?
Doesn't this force Lao Zhu to show off a wave of nine races?
At that time, Lao Zhu revoked the Ministry of Education, and Xiao Han was a little hesitant. Should he stop it or not?
After all, the Zhongshu Province department has had great power since ancient times.
As the saying goes, one person is inferior to ten thousand people, isn't he talking about the Prime Minister?
That was a good hand in helping the emperor run errands.
However, since ancient times, there have been many cases of prime ministers tampering with power. After all, the most famous prime ministers, Cao Mengde and Changsun Wuji, are all powerful ministers.
Therefore, Lao Zhu's worry should be here. He was afraid that the future emperor would not be able to control the situation, so he wanted to cancel the Zhongshu Province.
Although this strengthened the centralization of power, it also increased the emperor's burden in disguise.
In fact, the administrative efficiency is reduced, which can be regarded as more losses than gains.
Therefore, Zhongshu Sheng cannot cancel it. Even if Xiao Han has made up his mind, if Zhu Yuanzhang asks about it, Zhongshu Sheng will definitely not cancel it.
After all, it is uncertain whether my old friend Zhu Biao's body will be able to withstand it in the future, let alone canceling the Ministry of Education.
It's impossible for Xiao Han to watch his old friend die from exhaustion dealing with government affairs, right?
Xiao Han patted his forehead slightly, what is the name of the health-preserving technique in Chinese history?
correct!
Wuqinxi.
From now on, let Zhu Biao practice Wuqinxi and slowly strengthen his body. He won't feel cold, right?
Anyway, Xiao Han has already understood half of it. Look at Lao Zhu's cowardly look above. How does he look like an emperor who governs the country?
It can be seen from here that Zhu Biao has definitely handled more government affairs than Lao Zhu in history.
Therefore, Xiao Han guessed that perhaps it was because the cancellation of the Zhongshu Province made Zhu Biao's burden heavier, which led to Zhu Biao's untimely death.
If he wants to solve it, Xiao Han thinks it is very simple. From now on, he can maintain his health and retain Zhongshu Province, but weaken his power.
Xiao Han even clenched his fist slightly, maybe he could try Wuqinxi. After all, if it works to strengthen the body, he can slowly recover his body.
Of course, Xiao Han couldn't guarantee that Wu Qin Xi would be useful, but he could give it a try if it was passed down from his ancestors. Anyway, he wouldn't lose anything.
"Start your Majesty."
"Liu Bowen was once a violent official. This is one of his crimes!"
"The tyranny of the Yuan Dynasty oppresses the people and imposes excessive taxes, which makes people feel disgusted. Therefore, no matter whether Liu Bowen is an honest official or not, as an official of the Yuan Yuan Dynasty, he cannot escape the crime of being an accomplice!"
"The second crime is that His Majesty recruited Liu Bowen into his service regardless of past suspicions. However, Liu Bowen did not appreciate His Majesty's kindness in knowing him. Instead, he chose to murder Prince Xiao Ming just for his own career. How abominable this is!"
"The third crime is that Liu Bowen was the teacher of the criminal Yang Xian, and Wei Chen did not believe that Liu Bowen was unaware of his student's behavior."
"And once these three crimes are revealed, Your Majesty, Liu Bowen's intentions are so sinister, and they are completely unfaithful, unfilial, unkind and unjust!"
"So, how can I, the Ming Dynasty, erect a monument or biography for such a person?"
"Your Majesty, please give me a clear warning!"
Hu Weiyong's sonorous and powerful voice sounded, and countless ministers agreed with it!
But only Lao Zhu's face looked a little embarrassed, and even Zhu Biao's face looked a little gloomy.
This Hu Weiyong simply wanted Liu Bowen to be infamy for eternity.
But think about it, what Hu Weiyong said, let alone Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, even Xiao Han looked slightly sideways.
If calculated in this way, Liu Bowen was indeed unfaithful, unfilial, and unkind.
After all, as a Han Chinese, Liu Bowen really couldn't clean up his mind of helping the tyrants, oppressing the Yuan Dynasty, and oppressing the people.
Why?
Because, Liu Bowen became an official in the Yuan Dynasty. Whether it is an honest official or a corrupt official, it doesn't matter. The important thing is that you, Liu Bowen, became an official in the Yuan Dynasty.
Historical records will not record how honest Liu Bowen was as an official in the Yuan Dynasty. They will only record that Liu Bowen was an official in the Yuan Dynasty.
What's more, Zhu Yuanzhang ignored the past grievances and still brought Liu Bowen under his account, but you didn't want to repay him. Instead, you still plotted against Zhu Yuanzhang and the Ming Dynasty. His heart is to be punished!
So to put it this way, Liu Bowen is indeed dishonest, unfaithful, unfilial, and unkind!
Therefore, there is almost nothing wrong with Hu Weiyong.
But there is one thing that Hu Weiyong did not get to the point, that is, they know much more about Liu Bowen than they know about you, Hu Weiyong.
Even though Liu Bowen was wrong, he still had a sincere heart for the people of the world. Otherwise, Xiao Han would not choose to let Liu Bowen go.
He just asked Liu Bowen to change his name and surname, and then went to Lingnan to teach.
But this was Xiao Han's mind, and Zhu Yuanzhang on the dragon throne and Zhu Biao beside him were indeed completely furious in their hearts!
This Liu Bowen, if you think about it carefully, the one who steps on the horse really deserves to die!
Zhu Yuanzhang only now realized the murder of Prince Xiao Ming. The earl Liu Bowen he conferred, and even the ministers he wanted to leave to Zhu Biao in the future, turned out to be such a thing?
Zhu Yuanzhang's face was filled with anger again.
But then, Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head again. For the Ming Dynasty, for the royal family, and even for him, Lao Zhu, Liu Bowen's sin was indeed very serious.
But is Liu Bowen really the person Hu Weiyong says he is?
Not really.
Liu Bowen is a person who never cares about reputation, and for the people in the world, that cannot be faked.
Do not believe?
If you think about the Yushitai in the past and look at the Yushitai today, can't you come to a conclusion?
after all. Liu Bowen has always been a person who is afraid of death.
But now at the Yushitai, Zhu Yuanzhang felt angry again in his heart!
How can the newly promoted censor Zhongcheng Chen Ning have any sense of responsibility?
And Shi Tujie, the imperial censor who was transferred back to the capital, was exactly the dog next to Hu Weiyong.
And this is the current Yushitai.
"Grand Governor, we would like to ask your opinion."
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment, then looked at Xiao Han sitting in the hall and said softly.
"I?"
Xiao Han was stunned, and then he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and pointed at himself.
This matter is obviously led by Zhu Biao, what does it have to do with him?
If you don't ask Zhu Biao, why don't you ask me?
So, does this credit and kindness belong to me, Xiao Han, or to Zhu Biao?
Why is it that at this time, you, Lao Zhu, are starting to get confused?
"Um."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xiao Han and nodded unequivocally.
Today I’m just asking you, Xiao Fengxue, and we won’t ask anyone else.
"Your Majesty, whatever His Majesty the Crown Prince says will be whatever it is."
"We support any decision made by His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Without even thinking about it, Xiao Han looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and cupped his hands slightly.
The meaning is very simple. Zhu Biao said that Liu Bowen should be included in the cabinet of heroes, and I agreed. Zhu Biao said that Liu Bowen should not be included in the cabinet of heroes, and I also agreed.
Anyway, what Zhu Biao means is what I, Xiao Han, mean, so don't ask me, Xiao Han, it's useless.
"This boy."
Zhu Yuanzhang's originally livid face suddenly flashed a smile.
Understand, building the Heroes' Pavilion was indeed Zhu Biao's intention, not a decision discussed with Xiao Han.
"So boss, what do you think about this matter?"
Immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang leaned lazily on the dragon chair, and then looked at Zhu Biao and asked softly.
"Start your Majesty."
"I think Liu Bowen should be included in the Hall of Meritorious Officials and a monument should be built for him."
"After all, Liu Bowen made real contributions to the founding of the country. There is no doubt about this."
Zhu Biao thought for a moment, then looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, bowed and smiled: "It's just that Liu Bowen's sins cannot be let go, and they should be recorded at the same time to be fair and equitable. As for the right and wrong of future generations, let future generations comment." Bar."
"Um."
"I second my opinion."
Xiao Han stood up decisively, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, smiled slightly, and bowed.
"I second my opinion."
Huaixi Xungui did not hesitate for a moment and bowed directly.
"How can such a stupid person be my student?"
Li Shanchang glanced at Hu Weiyong and sighed.
Look at Xiao Han's grasp of the size of the court?
Looking at you, Hu Weiyong, your confidence is almost at its peak written on your face.
What did the emperor want to see?
Especially Zhu Yuanzhang, an emperor who was decisive in killing.
What is needed is not just smart ministers, but ministers who are not only smart but also know how to behave.
After all, there are many smart people in this world, and you, Hu Weiyong, are just one of them, not the only one.
Just like Xiao Han in front of me, he is a direct relative of the royal family, but he knows how to control the situation, but Hu Weiyong's smartness is a bit too much.
Besides, do you think you, Hu Weiyong, ascended to the position of Zuocheng because of your own abilities?
That's because we, Li Shanchang, will protect you with our lives, otherwise, you will be a bastard Zuo Cheng!
To be honest, Li Shanchang was a little envious of Xiao Han. If he could meet Xiao Han first, wouldn't the heir to the mantle belong to him, and would Zhu Yuanzhang be able to get it?
But Li Shanchang shook his head slightly and told the truth. If he met Xiao Han who was about to freeze to death, he might just sigh with emotion instead of taking him home.
Therefore, from this point of view, Zhu Yuanzhang seems relatively pure. He never thought that Xiao Han could become a talent, but felt that Xiao Han was pitiful, so he took Xiao Han home. From the starting point, Zhu Yuanzhang simply lost.
"I second my opinion."
Hu Weiyong was indeed a little unwilling, but he still nodded and bowed.
After all, the result is still acceptable, so just let it go if you like it, otherwise, it will appear that he, Zuo Cheng, is deliberately criticizing Liu Bowen.
How could Hu Weiyong, who cherishes feathers, be willing to do this?
So, as far as the current ending is concerned, it’s pretty good.
"Then let's settle it like this."
"Erect monuments and biographies for all the founding heroes, including those who have passed away and have been awarded the title of hero. Let's erect monuments and establish biographies together."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the many courtiers who had no objections, so he nodded and said: "As for what the Gongchen Pavilion is called, we are not Li Shimin, we are Zhu Yuanzhang."
"So, our Ming Dynasty's Pavilion of Heroes is just four words."
A flash of light flashed in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, and then he whispered: "Mountains, rivers, sun and moon."
"Father, we will drive out the Tartars, conquer the Central Plains, and restore our Han family."
"To take over the world's rivers and mountains, the universe, the sun and the moon, it is named after this, Your Majesty is wise!"
Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang decisively and bowed with great salute.
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Except for Xiao Han, all the ministers in the Fengtian Palace looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and kowtowed.
"Grand Governor, there is no need to kneel."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, then looked at the ministers and said softly: "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The ministers stood up again.
As for why Xiao Han didn't kneel down, the sound of coughing resounded throughout Fengtian Hall. Of course, it was because he was weak and couldn't kneel down.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration for your frailty."
Xiao Han looked at Zhu Yuanzhang again and cupped his hands slightly.
"Um."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, looked at Xiao Han and said softly: "Don't work too hard, don't let us always think about you."
"Um."
Xiao Han nodded slightly.
And how could such a scene not make the courtiers feel envious?
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
At this time, Li Shanchang took another step, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, who was in his hands, bowed slightly and said: "I am old and feeble. Although I have the heart to serve the country, I am really more than willing but not strong enough. I would like to ask for your Majesty's permission, quasi-veteran." After becoming an official, he retired to the fields."
Brothers, try your best.
(End of chapter)
