With Zhao Changge's promise, Zhu Yuanzhang breathed a sigh of relief. Zhao Changge's status in his heart must be higher than that of Li Shanchang. If nothing else, Zhao Changge's role in the Ming Dynasty would be greater than that of Li Shanchang, not to mention his relative ambition. The great Li Shanchang, it is obvious that Zhu Yuanzhang likes people like Zhao Changge more.
"It's natural. If Li Shanchang doesn't have a good eye, you can do whatever you want, Chang Ge. We will take care of it for you." Zhu Yuanzhang promised, patting his chest.
Queen Ma thought for a while, and then said: "Actually, I think we can take this opportunity to reveal Chang Ge's identity."
"Sister, what are you talking about? You don't know how important Chang Ge's identity is to Daming. How can you tell others."
Empress Ma rolled her eyes at Zhu Yuanzhang: "Do you think Li Shanchang has come to visit you? How many secrets does Chang Ge have in the eyes of Huaixi nobles? At most, they can't guess that Chang Ge came from later generations, but for other things, Your Majesty, do you think it can be done? No matter how long you hide, His Majesty and Chang Ge will often disappear. As long as someone is keeping an eye on it, this kind of thing cannot be hidden. In the past, when you left, it was said that Your Majesty was unwell, but do you think the courtiers would not be suspicious of such an excuse? Instead of letting everyone guess, it’s better to reveal Chang Ge’s identity.”
"This approach has several advantages. First, it puts Chang Ge in the public eye. With so many eyes watching, no one dares to make any small move against Chang Ge. Second, Chang Ge's identity can win over the courtiers. Heart, some of His Majesty's previous decisions were criticized by the court and the Central Government. Even if they were enforced with His Majesty's prestige, if these things were all implemented because of Chang Ge, everyone can believe that doing so would be absolutely beneficial to the Ming Dynasty. Then the officials below will work even harder."
Zhu Yuanzhang was still hesitating, but Zhu Biao spoke first.
"But if Changge is exposed to everyone like this, it will increase his danger. A person who knows everything about the future is a piece of cake for many people."
Empress Ma was actually very worried about this. Although the three here were all at the top of the Ming Dynasty, there were some conspiracies and tricks that even Zhu Yuanzhang did not dare to say he would be able to protect Zhao Changge.
"I don't care about this. Just like my aunt said, even if my identity can be concealed for a while, it can't be concealed forever. It will be exposed sooner or later. Although it will bring me some trouble, I think it's okay. It is within a controllable range, and if there is danger, I can open the portal and leave at any time. From the beginning, I never felt that my identity could be hidden in Hongwu forever."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhao Changge: "Since you don't have any objections, Mr. Zhao, then we know what to do. Since Mr. Zhao's identity is about to be exposed, we think that Mr. Zhao's contribution to the Ming Dynasty is enough to make him a knight. What do you think, Mr. Zhao? Woolen cloth?"
"A knighthood? I don't care about this. You can do whatever you want." Zhao Changge said calmly.
... ...
The next day, Li Shanchang was summoned by Zhu Yuanzhang to the palace to have lunch with Zhu Yuanzhang on the grounds that they had not been together for a long time.
At the dinner table, Zhu Yuanzhang put down his pretense as an emperor and chatted with Li Shanchang. It seemed that at this moment, the two of them returned to the days when they worked together to conquer the world.
When the atmosphere was getting thicker, Zhu Yuanzhang slowly put down the wine glass in his hand, with a smile still on his face, but it made people feel oppressive.
"Hakushi, to tell you the truth, we've been feeling a little scared lately."
With a smile on his face, Li Shanchang replied calmly: "Your Majesty is the True Dragon Emperor and holds the most power in the world. Why is it that your Majesty is so scared?"
"What kind of real dragon emperor? We are also human beings, so naturally we have things to be afraid of. Take this palace for example. We live here, but we always feel like there are countless pairs of eyes staring at us. Every move we make seems to be watched by others. In my eyes, do you think this is scary or not?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's straightforwardness made Li Shanchang almost miss him. Fortunately, Li Shanchang also reacted quickly. He smiled and replied: "Your Majesty must be worrying too much. Your Majesty is the lord of the world. No one dares to offend your Majesty's divine power, let alone Would anyone dare to do such a crazy thing?"
"Well, it seems that we feel wrong. Baishi, in our hearts, you old brothers are becoming less and less. We are getting older, and we often think of the time when we overthrew Meng Yuan together. , although it was hard at that time, we lived so happily. We old brothers talked about everything, but now that the world has been conquered, it seems that the gap between the old brothers is getting bigger and bigger. "
"That's because His Majesty's majesty is increasing day by day. Old ministers will be in awe of His Majesty unconsciously when they see Him." Li Shanchang said with a haha.
"Hahaha, Baishi, Baishi, you old guy is still so impeccable in your words. We heard that you went to see a young man yesterday. How could you, a dignified Korean gentleman, be interested in a young man?"
"It's just a coincidence. I just think that young man is unusual and is very curious."
"If you want to know anything, you might as well ask us directly. It would be a shame to embarrass a young man." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and scolded.
Li Shanchang deliberately made a surprised expression: "Your Majesty also knows that young man?"
"Bai Shi, why do you have to pretend to be stupid? You went to see Mr. Zhao, didn't you know that we have a close relationship with him? Although Bai Shi, you have just returned to Yingtian Mansion, but you have such sharp ears and eyes, what can I hide from you? ." Although Zhu Yuanzhang was smiling, his narrowed eyes made Li Shanchang's hair stand on end.
Li Shanchang smiled coquettishly: "Your Majesty's words are serious, old minister, I don't dare..."
"Don't be nervous. Since Baishi is so curious about Mr. Zhao, let me talk to you. This time Baishi responded to Tianfu and you should have discovered a lot of unusual things. These are all Mr. Zhao. It’s a credit to me.”
"I don't understand very well, how can a young man be so valued by His Majesty?"
Zhu Yuanzhang leaned back and said with a smile: "Because, Mr. Zhao is not an ordinary person. He is a treasure given to us by God."
Li Shanchang was even more confused: "A young man is actually called a treasure by His Majesty. This old minister is even more curious."
"We are not lying to you. Boy Zhao was really given to us by God, because he comes from a later generation more than six hundred years away from the Ming Dynasty. Do you think such a person is a treasure?"
Li Shanchang's eyes suddenly widened. He stared at Zhu Yuanzhang, trying to see signs of joking on Zhu Yuanzhang's face, but Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were extremely serious.
Gulu.
Li Shanchang swallowed: "Your Majesty, this..."
"If you don't believe it, then let me tell you what happened between me and Mr. Zhao." Zhu Yuanzhang crossed his legs and patted his thigh with one hand and said.
