Chapter 62: At the Duke of Wei's Mansion
Xu Da sipped the tea and looked at the letter in his hand. Fu Zhong stood with his hands down, respectful.
After Xu Da read the letter, he said, "Tell Marquis Yingchuan that I know about this matter."
Fu Zhong immediately said: "That little nephew is resigning."
Xu Huizu, who was standing on one side, immediately stood up to see off the guests. Send Fu Zhong off politely. After coming back, he asked: "Father, people from the Feng family came here a few days ago. Now people from the Fu family have come again. What on earth is going on?"
Xu Da said: "Lanyu ate too much. He is another arrogant landlord. Old guys, who will be convinced?"
Xu Huizu said: "It's just behind Lan Yu, but His Royal Highness--"
Xu Da's face straightened up and he said: "Wantless, Lan Yu, this name, I said it. Can you say it too?"
Xu Huizu immediately saluted and said, "My child realizes his mistake."
Xu Da has always been very kind to outsiders. Just like the farmer uncle in the village. He is kind to everyone, he is a talented junior who he meets, and he will support him if he can. If it does not violate the principles, he will also be willing to help if he can do something. But for the children in his own family. Very harsh. If you move, you will be reprimanded.
As for teaching children, although the education is very strict. But teach more about literature. As for the experience of marching and fighting, this is rarely passed down.
Xu Da even hoped that his sons would be prodigal sons. Just be honest and content. Can pass down the family business. Xu Da was very happy.
Because Xu Da knows Zhu Yuanzhang best.
Xu Da and Zhu Yuanzhang started in the twilight years. The relationship between the two people is almost unbreakable. Now that Xu Da is seriously ill, his body is really weak or fake. Anyway, Xu Da showed that he could no longer lead troops to fight. Xu Dacong stood alone. The generalissimo who commanded an army of hundreds of thousands. The assistant who assists Zhu Yuanzhang in handling military affairs to this day. The power is too big or too small. It’s really hard to balance.
The only men and horses under Xu Daneng's direct command were a few hundred guards from the Duke of Wei's mansion. But around Zhu Yuanzhang, the military deployment of the entire world, and the arrangements and transfers of generals at all levels. Zhu Yuanzhang also had to consult with him before making a decision.
But Xu Da knew very well that Zhu Chongba had restrictions on his team.
Xu Da was not surprised. However, what he is worried about is that his descendants will no longer have such a relationship with the royal family.
What to do in the future?
That's why Xu Da was extremely strict with his children, hoping that they would not step out of line in the future. Just do your duty and be a wealthy and idle person.
Xu Da said: "Go back and fight. National affairs are not something you can know."
Xu Zuhui had no excuse and could only go back and prepare to be beaten.
It's just that Fu Zhong is younger than Xu Zuhui. He can already take the place of the Yingchuan Hou Mansion. But he even asked a question and got slapped. How could Xu Zuhui really be so calm in his heart.
I wonder if Xu Da knows what his son is thinking. He was deep in thought at the moment.
The various relationships in the Ming army can be described as a mess. The Ming Dynasty's army was based on a team of troops that Zhu Yuanzhang obtained from the Guo family and his sons. Recruit heroes and recruit rebels. Developed along the way. There are many relationships here. It also saved Xu Da from being known to those who participated in it from the beginning.
From that time to now, on every hilltop in the army, it was you who sang and I took the stage.
The trade-offs here are no easier than fighting.
At this moment, the people below suddenly came to report. He said, "Your Majesty has summoned me."
Xu Da secretly thought: "It should have come a long time ago."
Xu Da knew very well that among the people in front of him, there must be someone from Jin Yiwei. There are many people staring at the gate of Wei Guogong's mansion. Someone has been here. Zhu Yuanzhang will definitely know. In the past few days, various forces have frequently visited his door. Xu Da didn't believe that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know.
But pretend not to know.
From this perspective, the relationship between Xu Da and Zhu Yuanzhang is better handled than the relationship between the prince and Zhu Yuanzhang.
Xu Da felt that the heat had arrived. Prepare to enter the palace immediately.
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Xu Da
When I arrived at Qianqing Palace, I found out that the prince was inside. After Tong Bing. Xu Da followed the eunuch in.
Zhu Yuanzhang saw it from a distance, and without waiting for Xu Da to salute, he pointed to the seat on one side and said, "Sit down."
Xu Da still saluted before sitting down.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "The Japanese incident has caused a storm in the city. I heard that the wind has even reached the Duke of Wei's mansion."
Xu Da smiled slightly and said: "I can't hide it from your majesty. This is my worry. If your majesty doesn't come to me, I will come to you. War and peace are the top priority for Japan's affairs. But in my humble opinion, I don't care The peace of war must be settled as soon as possible. Otherwise, the people below will be unstable. It will not be conducive to the court." Chinese website
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the prince, as if he was saying something in his eyes. Look how people do things.
Xu Da was beside Zhu Yuanzhang, inheriting the holy will from above and connecting with nobles from all walks of life. On the one hand, we need to let the people below rely on support. Xu Da was influential. On the other hand, Zhu Yuanzhang must be trusted. To get support. Proportion is very important.
If you are not sure, one is not good. It is Li Shanchang who is second. Or it must be of no use at all. Become a complete sinecure. This is not what Zhu Yuanzhang wants.
Now Xu Da is doing very well, and there are many nobles among them. But that mountain gave Xu Da some face. But when it comes to fundamental interests, the following will not listen to Xu Da. Xu Da has many direct descendants, almost all over the world. But there was no concentration in the capital. Or among several armies.
This is the reason for the trust between the king and his ministers. Of course there is sentiment, and various checks and balances are in place. It’s also indispensable.
Xu Da's words even brought him out. Get your position right. How unlike a prince, who can't even control his own people. Make a joke. I had to make it up immediately again, which looked capricious from below. There is no basis for advance or retreat.
However, he is his son after all.
Zhu Yuanzhang stopped blaming him. He directly handed the prince's new memorial to Xu Da.
After Xu Da read it, he immediately said: "Okay. That's very well said. Your Majesty means ------"
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Japan is arrogant and has always been like this. In the Tang Dynasty, anyone who dared to be on an equal footing with the Emperor of the Central Plains showed no reverence at all. It will definitely be a trouble for future generations. I will eliminate it for future generations. I must at least continue hard and make them honest." Three to four hundred years."
Xu Da said: "Your Majesty, you can see thousands of miles. I admire you."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "I didn't call you here to flatter you. Let's talk about it. If we fight, how do you think we should fight?"
Xu Da said: "In war, the time, place and people are favorable. Especially the two Eastern Expeditions in the Yuan Dynasty were all a matter of fish and turtles. It can be seen that matters at sea are the most important thing. Therefore, there is no need to rush. Send troops in winter. Japan's terrain is fragmented. However, looking at it from the perspective of the navy, it can be fought everywhere. This battle is dominated by the navy. With the might of the imperial court, it is between the dimensions. It is not difficult to destroy the country and capture the king. The difficulty is indeed long-term peace and stability. I think it’s time for King Lu to become a vassal."
Zhu Yuanzhang understood.
The King of Lu whom Xu Da said should become a vassal. It does not refer to the matter of King Lu becoming a vassal. But to remind Zhu Yuanzhang. Is Japan also like the southern part of Goryeo? After the army destroyed Japan, a prince was sent to Japan to join the country. The imperial court will not end it personally. In this way, a lot of burdens are lifted.
That's how mysterious things are. In essence, Xu Da, the leader of the nobles, is not actually a war faction. We also do not agree with unlimited wars against foreign countries. It's just that he is not as obvious as Fang Xiaoru. With Ming's obvious advantage, Xu Da didn't mind fighting. But for the three broken islands of Japan, Ming Dynasty was plunged into a bitter battle. That's not what Xu Da wants.
Because Xu Da really came out of the battlefield fighting. He knows better than anyone that every war has a cost.
He Xu Dacai does not engage in loss-making business. The principles he supported and opposed war. Essentially it is a cost issue.
When the prince heard this, he was moved in his heart and said, "Yes. My father, King Lu, has been studying very much recently. Should I let him go and become a vassal? Japan is far away from the Central Plains, separated by mountains and seas, and the imperial edicts come and go. It will take more than half a year. Doesn’t Japan know which prince brother it will choose?”
The prince's words clearly made Xu Da's intention clear.
Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "Prince, who do you prefer? Tell me."
