Chapter 100 Rivalry
Feng Sheng said; "Prince, does he know what the other name of King Yan is in Peking?"
The prince said, "What other nickname does he have?"
Feng Sheng said: "Isn't that a nickname? He is called the Horse-Raising Prince in private?"
The prince heard this and said, "Raising horses? What did he do?"
Feng Sheng said: "It's the Qing Chu method. In the past few years, King Yan has worked tirelessly to promote the Qing Chu method near Beiping, and Lian Zining has traveled all over Beiping. In order to lead by example, His Highness King Yan has even done it himself. However, there are really not many ways to do this. In the past two years in Beiping, there have been many more people raising horses and livestock than before."
The silage storage method reduces feeding costs. Farmers raise livestock, and their grass needs to be cut every day. In winter, only prepared hay can be used, which is not nutritious. It needs to be accompanied by other things, such as beans, to keep the animals alive through the winter. But things are different now. The green fodder is rich in nutrients, and after the green fodder is stored, it is even much more than the original fodder.
Because it contains moisture.
In short, this has reduced the burden of raising livestock for many people.
Don’t underestimate this matter. You must know that when many people raise livestock, they don’t have the livestock to eat well. Because livestock are means of production. Sometimes it's more important than people. It seems very inconspicuous to save a little. But in this era, there is a gap between what can be raised and what cannot be raised.
The prince said: "My lord, do you think this green reserve method can enable herdsmen to settle down?"
Feng Sheng said: "What is the specific situation in Mobei? I don't know. But in some places in Monan, herdsmen have begun to settle. It is possible to build many villages and castles on the grassland in the future."
"How is King Yan's military strategy?" the prince suddenly asked. The tone was a little cold. As if he had thought of it, he added: "I also want to think about these younger brothers. Several younger brothers have been sent overseas. Only a few older brothers have nowhere to go? The Duke feels that this fourth younger brother is alone. , can you stand alone on the grassland?"
This is the purpose of the prince.
Feng Sheng also quickly captured the prince's thoughts. He pondered for a while and said, "Prince Yan, maybe it can be done."
Although Feng Sheng felt that King Yan had the talent to lead troops in war, there were many things that could not be relied on just by feeling. After all, King Yan never fought a big battle. It has not been tested by blood and fire. Feng Sheng is not sure either.
The prince said nothing more.
Because it’s already clicked.
Feng Sheng already understood what the prince meant. The prince hopes that King Yan will be sealed outside the Great Wall. It's up to Feng Sheng to handle this.
Feng Sheng didn't care whether King Yan was willing or not. The prince really found a way for his brothers. Still, I was suspicious of King Yan. Feng Sheng didn't care either. He only cares a little. That is, if there is the support of the prince, the Northern Expedition is very likely to be accomplished.
That's the most important thing.
With this new change, Feng Sheng felt that what he should say when meeting Zhu Yuanzhang would also change.
At this time, Qianqing Palace arrived.
After the prince and the Duke of Song entered the palace, they saluted and said hello without mentioning anything.
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, "Sit down."
After the two sat down, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Zong Yi. You don't have anything to say, do you want to tell me?"
Feng Sheng, whose courtesy name is Zongyi. It's just that no one has called it this word for a long time. Feng Sheng took a deep breath, immediately knelt down and said loudly: "I am guilty."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "What crime?"
Feng Sheng said; "Old ministers should not leave their posts without permission. See He Xi."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Then what do you think should be done?"
Feng Sheng said: "I would like to ask Your Majesty, for the sake of your many years of following me, to allow me to retire and return to my hometown."
The air suddenly became tense.
Feng Sheng also held his breath and did not dare to speak.
After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Zong Yi, you are my general."
Feng Sheng said: "I don't dare, old minister."
"Why don't you dare?" Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly stood up and said loudly: "You are a veteran and important minister who follows me to conquer the world. Your brother is also my minister. You just made a huge mistake. I must also be more graceful. , not to mention, this matter can be big or small. I always use the old man as an excuse. Do you think I can’t forgive you, but this matter is my fault? "
Feng Sheng kowtowed repeatedly and said, "I don't dare, I don't dare."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Raise your head. Look at me."
Feng Sheng quickly raised his head and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang cautiously. Zhu Yuanzhang strode up to Feng Sheng and kicked Feng Sheng in the chest. Feng Sheng was unprepared. Suddenly he was rolling on the ground.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "This kick is to teach you a lesson on behalf of your brother. Just a small thing can make such a big noise. You should not only think about yourself, but also think about your brother. How smart your brother was back then. Don't It makes people think that everyone with the surname Feng is an idiot."
Seeing that Feng Sheng was still afraid, Zhu Yuanzhang said, "What's wrong? You still want me to help you?"
When the prince saw this, he quickly stepped forward and gave Feng Sheng a hand. Feng Sheng then knelt on the spot again. Feng Sheng said, "I am old and cannot be worthy of Your Majesty."
The atmosphere has relaxed here.
The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang did this was that according to Feng Sheng's heart, he regarded Feng Sheng as an old brother, not as the Duke of Ming Dynasty and Song Dynasty. As Zhu Yuanzhang said, this matter can be big or small. However, if a general leaves his post without permission and meets with other generals, it is simply a crime of treason.
Ke Xiao, I just went out to meet someone. What a big deal. Speaking of which, Feng Sheng's daughter married Zhu Yuanzhang's son, and He Xi married Zhu Yuanzhang's daughter. He Xi can also be regarded as Feng Sheng's junior. What's wrong with meeting one of our own people? What a big deal?
But Zhu Yuanzhang didn't expect that Feng Sheng was really old.
The Feng Sheng in Zhu Yuanzhang's impression was still the young general who followed Feng Guoyong back then, charging into battle and never letting anyone go. Although his martial arts skills cannot be compared with those of Chang Yuchun and others, he has trained his muscles and bones since childhood and is not weaker than others.
It's just that Feng Sheng comes from a scholarly family, and fighting relies more on brains than on bravery.
But it doesn't mean that Feng Sheng can't go into battle.
Zhu Yuanzhang showed no mercy in that kick. But even if he didn't hold back, decades ago, Zhu Yuanzhang kicked Feng Sheng, and Feng Sheng probably didn't even shake his kneeling posture. But now, Feng Sheng was rolling all over the floor and couldn't get up.
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but sigh. He is old. His old brothers are also old, and the world is no longer theirs. It's the younger generations.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the prince and said, "If you don't show me how to sit down for Song Guogong, why should you kneel down?"
The prince immediately asked someone to bring a chair, but Feng Sheng insisted on kneeling down and said, "Your Majesty, your Majesty treats this veteran as an old brother, and I also want to give your Majesty some words of advice. I am really old. I can't last more than a few years in Peking." Maybe he will be gone next year. The old minister has no heirs in his life. The title cannot be passed down. Now both daughters are married. When the old minister returns home, it is empty. There is nothing to think about. The only thing he thinks about is to be here. He destroyed Bao Yuan during his lifetime. He avenged his old brothers. Otherwise, what should he say when he met his old brothers down below. They asked, Feng Zongyi, was the Yuan Dynasty destroyed? What should I say? I said, Yuan Shun The emperor’s grandson is still an emperor on the grassland?”
Speaking of which. Feng Sheng seemed to show his true feelings. I couldn't help crying.
Zhu Yuanzhang was also very sentimental and said: "How old are you? Why are you still crying? As a junior here, you are not afraid of being laughed at."
Feng Sheng said: "The prince has been watched by the old minister since he was a child. He is not an outsider. What should he be afraid of?"
Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have no strength to get angry. He waved his hand and said, "Prince, help Uncle Feng up. What does it look like?"
The duel between the king and his ministers is both true love and political strategy.
This feeling is real. Zhu Yuanzhang also had deep feelings for Feng Sheng's elder brother, Feng Guoyong, and decided to take Jinling and lead the army to cross the river. If Feng Guoyong had not died young, his status would not be lower than that of Xu Da. But decades passed.
They are no longer what they were before.
True love is just a step that Zhu Yuanzhang gave Feng Sheng. Feng Sheng is also very knowledgeable, and he just goes downhill. At this moment, all those things happened before. After today's incident spreads, it is estimated that no one will say that Zhu Yuanzhang is wrong.
Reason and reason can be called the best of both worlds.
The monarch and his ministers understand each other too well.
