Chapter 67 The wind is getting louder
The prince said: "Father, I think that running a big country is like cooking a small dish. Pay attention to the heat. Although there are a lot of customs taxes, the most important things in the world are land tax and corvee. This is the foundation of the imperial court. So what do you think?"
Zhu Yuanzhang did not listen to what the prince said and asked calmly: "Are you afraid?"
The prince was speechless, not knowing what to say.
Yes, the prince is afraid.
The prince is different from Zhu Yuanzhang in that he is a conservative king. There is absolutely no problem in letting him handle court affairs step by step. But let him cut through the thorns and carve a bloody path. This is really something the prince cannot do. Yes, the prince has some skills. But the wrist is too soft.
Not to mention anywhere else. Let a prince like Zhu Yuanzhang handle a case involving tens of thousands of people. Show no mercy. The prince couldn't do it, he couldn't bear to be so cruel.
But in the future, social transformation is likely to be completed during the period when the prince ascends the throne and becomes emperor. What a storm that would be. Even rebellion. The prince was really frightened.
There was a hint of disappointment in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes. At this moment, he really had the idea of making King Yan his crown prince.
At least, King Yan will definitely not be afraid of this matter.
After all, the battlefield is the most training place. On the battlefield, the more fearful a person is, the easier it is to die in battle. People trained on the battlefield. They all have perseverance and courage that ordinary people don't have. Zhu Yuanzhang is like this, and King Yan may not be as good as Zhu Yuanzhang. But there are.
Zhu Yuanzhang had no concept of "fear" at all. He only hated that God did not give him more time. Let him complete this great change. Of course, if God is willing to lend us another five hundred years, that would be even better. He feels that it can bring a new era ahead of schedule.
The violent storm in the future will not only scare Zhu Yuanzhang. Instead, it’s expectation. He looked forward to meeting these. Compared with today's conciliation and reconciliation, there are various checks and balances. Zhu Yuanzhang was more accustomed to fighting with an iron horse and swallowing thousands of miles like a tiger.
This is Zhu Yuanzhang's nature. If he hadn't known all the disadvantages of killing heroes. He was determined not to make such small calculations with this group of people.
It's just that the prince is like this, but King Yan is fine in fighting. Take responsibility for the entire Ming Dynasty to move towards a new era. But it is absolutely impossible. Not only could he not do it, Zhu Yuanzhang looked around among his sons, and it seemed that no one could do it.
This is probably the greatest tragedy of heroes, although Zhu Yuanzhang's sons cannot be said to be incompetent in any era. But compared to Zhu Yuanzhang himself. But it's too far apart.
Zhu Yuanzhang had no intention of speaking for a moment. He waved his hand and said, "Go back and think about it carefully."
The prince suddenly felt cold all over. The sense of crisis in my heart was overwhelming. He wanted to tell Zhu Yuanzhang that he was not worried or afraid. Can do this thing well. But I can't say it because it's such a lie. Zhu Yuanzhang cannot be deceived.
However, he was absolutely unwilling to give up his position as prince.
He was born to be a prince.
If you give up the storage space now. His whole life has been a joke. What is the meaning of his life?
The prince left Qianqing Palace and walked slowly on the white marble steps with gentle steps. But his breathing was extremely rapid, his face was flushed, and countless thoughts were tumbling in his eyes. I don’t know what to think about anymore.
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The new newspaper founded by Ding Xian is called Minbao.
Because of the support of the East Palace, the news spread all over the world within a few days.
Many officials still believe that newspapers are run by the court, and the cost of newspapers is not high. Even including postage, one piece only costs more than ten cents. Many yamen have made up their minds to decide, and they don't even know that there are uncertain choices.
Therefore, Ding Xian relied on this bureaucratic illusion. The market suddenly opened up. The first issue has such a hot title. There was a strong response all of a sudden.
The influence spreads across the country. Many newspapers will not be able to catch up in the future.
When the first issue of Min Bao came to Peiping, Zhu Yuanzhang's imperial edict also arrived in Peiping.
Feng Sheng and many generals in Beiping City listened to the imperial edict and said to Fu Youde: "Congratulations. Congratulations."
Fu Youde learned that he would replace Lan Yu as General Zhengdong and be responsible for the Japanese war. I was simply overjoyed and couldn't close my mouth from ear to ear. Feng Sheng, who congratulated him, said: "Thank you, thank you so much, it's just the leftovers of the younger generation. I'm ashamed too."
But the smile on Fu Youde's face was about to overflow, and there was no hint of any embarrassment.
Hearing what Fu Youde said, there were many generals around him. They all snorted coldly. He said secretly: "These leftovers. You don't want to eat it, but I want to eat it. Let me do it."
After Fu Youde accepted the congratulations from his side. He said: "My lord, the war in the east is as urgent as a spark. The general will be ready to set off immediately today."
Feng Sheng was stunned and said: "I know that Marquis Yingchuan is diligent in the king's affairs. This is too fast. Do you also need to explain the matters on your side?"
Fu Youde is an important general in the army, and he is not a sinecure in Peiping. He also has tens of thousands of troops under his command. These matters must be resolved. Get up immediately. Fu Youde said with a smile: "Now, isn't it just a matter of explaining to the state bus?"
Fu Youde was too impatient.
Not impatient now.
Since the expedition to Yunnan, Fu Youde has been anxious.
Everyone knows that Fu Youde is only a hair away from the Duke of the country. Of course, there is a thin line. It was specially created by Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang in history had no intention of protecting the generals. He felt that the influence was balanced, so he just killed them neatly. But now Zhu Yuanzhang wants to keep them. Naturally, I have to press it.
Fu Youde has been the Duke of the country for a long time. But now it's a thin line.
Fu Youde has always wanted to make a contribution. Break through that line. However, there has never been a suitable one. Now Lan Yu has got ahead of him. How could he be willing to do so? He also knew what kind of person Lan Yu was. Lan Yu is a person who plays cards irrationally.
Refuse to hand over military power. Lan Yu didn't dare. But kill first and tell later. Before Fu Youde went to Goryeo to hand over military power, he launched a war against Japan. Achieve a brilliant victory. Or simply get rid of Japan.
But it's not impossible.
Fu Youde would not have thought this way before. But He Xi's tens of thousands of people were put together. Captured the King of Korea. The thing that made Lan Yu extremely embarrassed happened last year. It's literally right in front of you.
And He Xi is relatively easy to talk to. Lan Yu is not an easy person to talk to.
Every day he delays, he doesn't know how much trouble he will cause.
How could Fu Youde not be anxious and set off for Goryeo immediately? It's not too late to even put a large group of reinforcements behind and follow them one after another.
Although Feng Sheng and Fu Youde are not very harmonious. But there is even more disharmony between Feng Sheng and Lan Yu. Feng Sheng also knew that if Fu Youde went away, Lan Yu's crime would not be punished. The two of them will not be too harmonious. Feng Shengle saw the success.
Therefore, he is also willing to be a favor.
Feng Sheng arranged for someone to hand over to Fu Youde overnight.
Of course, the two of them are the bosses, so they don't have to deal with the people below, and they can beat the abacus beads and make them smoke.
Feng Sheng, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, handed a newspaper to Fu Youde and said, "Marquis Yingchuan, look, it's fresh from the capital just now."
Fu Youde took a look and found that although he was straightforward, he was not a fool after having been in power for so many years. He still remembers. Feng Sheng told He Xi at the beginning that although he didn't know how the Feng family's business at sea was, he must have a share. And the portion should not be small.
But the Fu family's business at sea is very small. The reason is the unhappiness between Fu Zhong and He Xi. The Fu family didn't get on He Xi's boat immediately. When we saw that the sea was very favorable, there were not many places left on the ship.
Fu Youde said: "This civilian newspaper is very interesting. Is the imperial court banning newspapers? Maybe there will be newspapers in Beiping tomorrow. Are you right, Lord?"
Feng Sheng looked at Fu Youde, suddenly smiled, and said: "Yes, I'm afraid there will be a lot of newspapers in the future. Some people have already talked about opening a newspaper office. Ask me to participate in the stock. I can't think clearly. I don't know whether this business is profitable or not. Marquis Yingchuan, Are you interested? If you think it's okay, I'll accept it and let you take a share?"
Fu Youde laughed. He said: "I'll forget it. I don't know a few Chinese characters, so I can't do such an arty thing. In your position, it's not about money, it's vulgar."
