Zhu Yuanzhang took a sip of tea and sighed quietly: "Xu Da and Wen Zhong are old, Yu Chun and Deng Yu have passed away, Feng Sheng is more than calm but not very energetic;
The only person who can be the head coach is Lan Yu! "
Zhu Biao nodded slightly, keenly aware of the profound meaning of his father's actions.
"Then after the great victory...?"
"Feng Gong!" Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Lanyu has been baptized by the fire of war and has rich combat experience. Moreover, he is still young. He is the one who can carry the banner in the future."
After a pause, "More importantly, he is your uncle-in-law. With him holding you down, those civil servants will not be able to stand up. In the future, when you implement new policies and implement national policies, the resistance will be greatly reduced."
Zhu Biao was slightly startled. Looking at his father's old face and gray hair, he felt sad. He understood that his father was paving the way for him.
"Father..."
"Huh? Birth, old age, sickness and death are all human nature." Zhu Yuanzhang took a very open-minded view and said warmly: "The world is in order and needs great governance. After the Northern Yuan Dynasty is solved, it will be the stage for civil servants.
Bear in mind, Biao'er, this group of literati who have read poetry and books are far from being as loyal and patriotic as they appear to be, and the generals are domineering, but they are all superficial, while the civil servants are different;
They hide deeper, and their thoughts are more dirty and greedy; they usually hide their true purpose with great principles, and their words are high-sounding, but their hearts are much dirtier than those of military generals.
They are far more harmful than military generals. When you ascend the throne, you must use force to suppress civility! "
Zhu Biao nodded slowly. If he had heard this before, he would have passed it by. However, the successive occurrences of the consort Ouyang Lun and Guo Huan's embezzlement case made him understand the civil servants.
The more books you read and the more you understand, the bigger your heart becomes and the more greedy you become!
Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed when he saw that his son had listened. He was afraid that his son would be too kind and would be deceived by civil servants in the future, which would lead to the corruption of the court and the instability of the country.
"You find an opportunity to reveal the matter of Lan Yu's ennoblement to him." After a pause, Zhu Yuanzhang added, "It's just that you strongly recommended it to us and spent a long time before we reluctantly agreed."
"Father..." Zhu Biao sniffed, his eyes moist.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Pay more attention to Yunxi's education in the future. This child lost his mother when he was a child. You should be more considerate. If Xiongying is still here... Oh!
Our requirements are not high, as long as Yunxi can be as sensible as Yunwen. "
"My son, I will pay attention in the future and strengthen Yunxi's education." Zhu Biao looked sadly and nodded lightly.
There are direct descendants, but no direct descendants.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang prefers Zhu Yunqi, dynastic succession pays most attention to legal principles. After Zhu Biao, the only successor is Zhu Yunqi.
Coupled with the relationship with the Hechang and Lan families, Zhu Yunxi's status is even more unbreakable.
Zhu Yuanzhang is not a good person, but he is definitely a good emperor and a good father.
Not only did he take care of his son, but he also didn’t neglect his grandson’s education.
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Small courtyard.
Li Qing sat under the fruit tree, looking up at the sky, speechless for a long time.
When the show was over, those jealous, angry, and even murderous glances gave him a headache.
He was granted the title of Marquis, but he was not happy at all.
Li Qing is a person who has no pursuits. He just wants to be safe and have food and drink.
Of course, if possible, he would also like to do some good deeds that benefit the country and the people within his ability.
But now the civil servants and military generals have been offended many times, and it will be difficult for them to move forward in the future.
Old Zhu is so shady... Li Qing sighed.
He couldn't see Zhu Yuanzhang's (dangerous) intentions (evil), good (intentions) and painstaking (careful) intentions. He made it clear that he should be a lonely minister.
The good news is that Lao Zhu really wants to reuse him, but the bad news is that he may be killed.
"Sir, have some tea." Wan Ling smiled and held up a cup of hot tea.
My husband was granted the title of Marquis, and Xiao Nizi was extremely happy. Lianxiang Hongxiu was also full of joy. She was taking care of the rewards sent by the imperial envoy, discussing going to a fair later, and making sure to have a good New Year.
Li Qing took the tea and took a sip, then put it down again. Now that he is surrounded by enemies on all sides and even murderous people are everywhere, how can he still think about celebrating the New Year!
After much deliberation, he decided to go to the Zhenfusi Yamen. Now, his biggest support was the Jin Yiwei.
"Sir, are you going out?" Wan Ling said in surprise, "It's almost dinner time, why don't you get busy after dinner?"
"I won't be home for lunch." Li Qing waved his hand and walked out of the yard.
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In the Zhenfu Division, Li Qing handed over a cup of hot tea with a smile, "Boss, drink tea."
Mao Xiang glanced at him and said teasingly: "I can't bear the tea from Marquis Yongqing."
"..." Li Qingqian smiled and said, "Boss, do you also know?"
After a pause, he immediately expressed his loyalty: "I am yours in life, and your ghost in death. To you, boss, I will always be Xiao Li."
"Okay, okay." Mao Xiang took the tea and scolded with a smile, "I'm not a manly man. Don't say such disgusting words in the future."
Li Qing: "..."
However, since Mao Xiang drank tea, it proved that he still stood on his own side and that the Jin Yiwei could still rely on him, which made Li Qing feel more at ease.
Mao Xiang put down his tea cup and said, "I'll set up a bureau in a while, and you can treat everyone to a meal."
After a pause, "Actually, you don't have to worry too much. The emperor has made it clear that he wants to reuse you. No matter how disgusted the officials are with you, they will not take action when your holy family is at its most prosperous."
Li Qing smiled bitterly and nodded: "That's what I say, but you can only be a thief for a thousand days, how can you guard against a thief for a thousand days?"
"What are you afraid of?" Mao Xiang snorted, "We Jin Yiwei are not vegetarians either."
"Boss, you are so kind."
"Don't be so disgusting, okay?" Mao Xiang glared at him angrily, and then said meaningfully: "Jin Yiwei needs a facade."
Li Qing was stunned for a moment, then nodded slowly: "I understand, I understand!"
"Yeah." Mao Xiang saw Li Qing being so polite, a smile appeared on his lips, and he stood up and said, "Okay, you wait here, I'll shake people."
After taking two steps, he turned back and asked, "Have you brought enough money?"
"That's enough." Li Qing patted his chest and said.
Half an hour later, Jinyi Tongzhi, Qian Shi, and Zhenfu envoys all arrived. They exchanged a few words and made an appointment to come to Hongxiang Tower.
These people were also envious of Li Qing's title of Marquis, and were even a little jealous, but after all, Li Qing was a member of the Jinyiwei, and had made great contributions to the Jinyiwei and obtained a lot of benefits, so he was not very repulsive in his heart;
Coupled with Mao Xiang's support and Li Qing's assurance, everyone's negative emotions disappeared after one meal.
As the saying goes, the one who takes others is short-handed and the one who eats them is soft-mouthed. After eating and drinking, the relationship between the group of people seemed to be restored as before.
"Everyone, please don't leave. In the evening, there will be an oiran and an oiran in the Jiaofang Division. Please come, brothers." Li Qing burped from wine, looking bold.
As soon as they heard that the oiran was sleeping at night, everyone's eyes immediately brightened, and their attitudes became more affectionate, "Brother Li is loyal!"
"They are all our own brothers. We are talking about it this way." Li Qing said with a smile, "Brothers, please wait a moment. After we have settled the bill, we will go to the Jiaofang Department."
After watching everyone walk out of the private room, Li Qing rubbed his stiff face and stood up to pay the bill.
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midnight.
Li Qing got up from the oiran bed, got dressed and went home.
The three girls were still awake and gathered in the living room, eating melon seeds and chatting. When he came back, Lianxiang hurriedly filled a bowl of sobering soup.
Li Qing took a sip and found that the temperature was moderate. He drank it in one gulp and felt much better in his stomach.
"It's getting late, let's go back to sleep."
The three girls nodded in dismay, and Lianxiang murmured in a low voice: "I have it at home, why did you spend so much money?"
"..." Li Qing rolled his eyes, "Let's go into the house with Mr."
"Okay." Lianxiang immediately smiled and said, "My maid will go warm the bed for Sir."
Li Qing laughed dumbly and chatted with Wan Ling and the two girls for a while before entering the room.
After a while, Lianxiang's low singing voice sounded.
Hongxiu Wanling looked at each other and sighed secretly: Sure enough, birds that can sing have meat to eat.
The next day, early in the morning.
Li Qing performed a set of boxing in the courtyard and went to the Zhenfu Si Yamen feeling refreshed.
Li Qing suffered a heavy hemorrhage yesterday, but the effect was very obvious. Zhang Heng, Liu Ming and others became more friendly. After all, they had gone to prostitution together, and their relationship had already gone a step further.
When men get together, the topic of conversation will always be about women.
As an old prostitute, Li Qing had a lot of say in this aspect. After some discussion, he completely integrated into the circle of several people.
We had another drink at noon, and we were very good at understanding people and worldliness. Several of them were not freeloaders, and they all made promises.
Jin Yiwei, support you!
After taking care of his boss and colleagues, Li Qing felt a little more confident.
After leaving the yamen gate, Li Qing stretched out and was about to go home and take a nap, but he met Xiaopang on the way.
Xiaopang got angry when he saw him, "Did you agree to play with me?"
"I'm busy!" Li Qing had a funny face, and then looked at Sambo beside him, "Are you guys going to go shopping?"
Sanbao smiled and nodded, cupped his hands and said, "I have met Marquis Yongqing."
"Uh-huh... Sanbao Shao Li." Li Qing said in surprise, "You also know?"
"Father said so." Xiaopang responded quickly, "Speaking of which, since you have been granted the title of Marquis, should you treat me to a meal?"
"..." Li Qing said speechlessly, "Are you still short of food and drink?"
"One code equals another code!" Xiaopang said, "You are the host. Confucius said: Isn't it okay to have friends coming from afar?"
Li Qing was quite amused and advised: "You are the son of King Yan, and I am a court official. We should not get too close to others, as it will not be good for others to see."
"Yes!" Sanbao also advised, "Your Majesty, it is better not to embarrass Marquis Yongqing."
"We can't even have a meal together!" Little Fatty was very depressed, "Then when you promised to play with me before, you were all lying to me, right?"
"Huh? This..." Li Qing looked embarrassed.
At this time, a group of guards in brocade uniforms came to relieve his siege, "My lord, the emperor ordered you to enter the palace immediately."
"Okay, I'll go right away." Li Qing nodded, turned around and smiled apologetically at Little Fatty, "Little Fatty, I want to go to the palace."
"Go ahead, go ahead." Little Fatty waved his hand impatiently.
When Li Qing walked away, he pulled Sanbao's sleeves and said, "Sambo, let's enter the palace too!"
"It's better to say goodbye." Sanbao advised, "If the prince wants to enter the palace, he might as well stay with the prince and princess."
"If you don't go, I'll go by myself." Zhu Gaochi ran away with his short legs.
Sanbao was so anxious that he stamped his feet and quickly guarded behind him, "Go and report to the prince, I will go after the prince."
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ps: My friend’s wedding has been busy for a day, and there will be a game later. Qinghong will try to come back as early as possible to update another chapter, but it will be very late. You guys can read it tomorrow. Sorry~~~
