Jinling.
Mu Ying's face was solemn, she held an urgent report document, waited for the eunuch to summon her, then walked into the Huagai Hall and saluted solemnly.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Mu Ying and said without stopping: "You shouldn't be staying in the military camp at this time. Why are you here? But there is news from Xu Da?"
Mu Ying took out the document, raised it above her head, and shouted sadly: "Your Majesty, the commander of the Hainan Guard, Wang Yu, accidentally fell into the sea while chasing the pirates. As a result, he became ill in bed and died of the illness!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's face condensed, and the brush in his hand shook suddenly, and some ink spilled out and fell on the document.
The chamberlain wanted to step forward to deal with it, but Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, pointed at the document in Mu Ying's hand, and motioned the chamberlain to get the document first. After reading the contents of the document, Zhu Yuanzhang closed his eyes and said with some heartache: "Wang Yu, He is my favorite general!"
Mu Ying lowered her head, feeling a little heavy.
Although Wang Yu did not grow into a shining star, and did not become famous generals such as Chang Yuchun, Xu Da, and Li Wenzhong, he followed Zhu Yuanzhang a long time ago, and this very early can be traced back to the Chuzhou period before crossing the river. !
Mu Ying knew Wang Yu. He was a very hard-working man. He seemed to have endless energy. Even after a fierce battle, he could continue to do things full of energy.
Wang Yu was famous for his strictness in running the army, with clear rewards and punishments, which won the hearts of the soldiers. Later, he was entrusted with the important task of guarding Hainan!
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little sad, recalling the honest and brave general in his mind. He often served as his own soldier after the war. Even if he was not a personal soldier, he still had to stay by his side.
It's a pity that he is gone now!
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Mu Ying and said in a deep voice: "Order officials from all provinces, prefectures and Taiwan to offer sacrifices, give rice and cloth, and provide generous support to his family. The governor's office and the Ministry of War will verify his military merits and grant him titles, and protect his descendants."
Mu Ying agreed repeatedly, and just when she was about to bow and leave, she heard Zhu Yuanzhang say again: "In addition, send documents to the prince and the prince outside, ordering them to worship Wang Yu in Fengyang and then return to Jinling."
"I accept the decree."
Mu Ying was secretly surprised. This treatment was indeed very high.
Zhu Yuanzhang went on a vegetarian diet for three days for Wang Yu, who had followed him for many years and fought on the left and right.
Mu Ying wrote a document requesting an order to go out to sea to suppress the bandits, catch them all in one fell swoop, and avenge Wang Yu. But after the documents were sent, there was no movement.
Wang Xi is dead, but pirates are still rampant.
The emperor's thoughts are unpredictable, and no one knows what he is planning.
On this day in the court, a supervisory censor asked for merit for Prince Mao, the Prime Minister of Gaoyuan County, Qingzhou Prefecture, Shandong Province. Mu Ying listened carefully and secretly admired him.
Wang Gongmao was considered a powerful figure among civil servants. Although he was only a small county magistrate, he was not afraid of the robbery of more than thirty thieves and bandits, and directly led the government officials and militiamen to arrest him.
Catching bandits is nothing. After all, Wang Gongmao is in charge of Gaoyuan County. This is his job. But this man was so brave that he actually charged in with a steel knife in his hand. His ears were cut off by the bandits, and his shoulders were cut but he still refused to retreat. He could kill two people in a row and intimidate others to surrender. This was his skill.
Mu Ying secretly gritted her teeth and said: "Your Majesty, the county magistrate Wang Gongmao still dared to fight with the sword in the face of the bandits. Now the commander of the Hainan Guard Wang Yu died due to the pirates. I requested an order to build a sea boat and go to sea to fight against the pirates." , calm my sea!"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Mu Ying. This ignorant child pressed the document and didn't reply. You should know what I mean. Why do you have to jump out in public? What do you want to do to make yourself an army?
"I am also heartbroken when something happened to Wang Yu. However, the people are currently in a difficult situation. The craftsmen are mostly used to build the Fengyang Palace. Where can more craftsmen be invested in boat construction? I don't want to recruit more people and disturb the place. Let's leave it like this. .”
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed.
Mu Ying was very unwilling. She didn't know why His Majesty would make so many concessions when it came to maritime affairs. She also wanted to make suggestions. Wu Lin, the Minister of Civil Affairs, spoke first: "Your Majesty, Anqing, who is participating in the political affairs of Peking Province, is ill and unable to perform his duties. I have specially requested to serve as an official." , ordering good ministers to be chosen to take charge of the government."
Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Mu Ying, then looked at Wu Lin: "Is there a suitable person in the Ministry of Personnel?"
Just as Wu Lin was about to speak, she turned her head and saw Hu Weiyong with a gloomy face, and said quickly: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Civil Affairs thinks that Tang Jun, a doctor in the Ministry of Industry, is upright and organized. Although his official position is a bit low, he is a talented person. I hope I recommend him to go north."
Hu Weiyong took a step diagonally: "Your Majesty, Tang Jun is just a doctor with little qualifications. I believe that Beipingxing Province is an important border defense town in the north. It not only needs to take care of people's livelihood matters, but also needs to coordinate with Wei Guogong and other large armies to supply military supplies. Such an important task, The post should be made by the Minister of Justice. Sun Yao, the Minister of Punishment, has extensive experience as an official and is qualified for this post."
Wu Lin saluted again: "When selecting talents, should they be judged based on their qualifications? If we are talking about qualifications, Mr. Korea should also stand above this hall!"
Hu Weiyong's face suddenly turned red.
Wu Lin's words can be described as harsh.
The Korean public refers to Li Shanchang. In terms of qualifications, a hundred Hu Weiyongs cannot compare to one Li Shanchang.
If you purely look at your qualifications, what qualifications do you, Hu Weiyong, have to be the prime minister? If the emperor hadn't suppressed the Korean prince and not let him come out to take charge, where would you have been able to speak?
In just a blink of an eye, Hu Weiyong's gaze towards Wu Lin became extremely cold, mixed with some mocking.
This old guy finally showed his flaws!
With these words, his career would end here!
Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Wu Lin and said with a straight face: "Since it is recommended by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, let Tang Jun prepare to go to Peking to participate in politics."
After Sun Yao, the Minister of Punishment, heard this, he lowered his head in depression.
I had managed my relationship well and curried favor with Hu Weiyong, but now, I was confused by Wu Lin!
Retreat from the court.
After Zhu Yuanzhang returned to Huagai Hall, Hu Weiyong chased him in, knelt down and asked to resign: "Your Majesty, I am not qualified enough to hold the position of prime minister. Please choose someone else to take my place."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Weiyong who was sobbing with his head lowered and raising his sleeves to wipe his nose, and frowned slightly: "Old Wu just said it casually, why should I care."
Hu Weiyong was even more sad. While pretending to cry hard, he spoke clearly: "Your Majesty, Wu Lin is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. He mentioned Mr. Han Guo in the court today. He must have something to say. It can't be..."
"What is it?"
"I dare not say it!"
"explain!"
"It cannot be said that Duke Han found Wu Lin and Wu Shangshu to lobby him, and wanted to re-enter the post of head of Zhongshu Province. How can He De, a humble minister, replace Duke Han? I also asked your Majesty to transfer the official position of minister, or become a doctor..."
Zhu Yuanzhang stared slightly.
Is there a relationship between Wu Lin and Li Shanchang?
After appeasing Hu Weiyong, Zhu Yuanzhang sent an order to Zheng Bo: "Let the inspector check Wu Lin and see what relationship he has with Mr. Han!"
