Yongjia Marquis Mansion.
Zhu Liangzu has been very calm these days, but in fact he is very anxious.
Because this time, he was not included in the Northern Expedition.
Zhu Liangzu's status is now quite high. He was the founding auxiliary of the country, a military minister of Xuanli, a high official in honor and wealth, and a Zhuguo. He was granted the title of Marquis of Yongjia, with a salary of 1,500 dan, an iron coupon, and was hereditary to his descendants.
Among the thirty-four heroes, Zhu Liangzu ranked twenty-seventh.
Although it is located at the back, it is already quite good.
After all, Zhu Liangzu served for the Yuan Dynasty in his early years and fought with Zhu Yuanzhang many times.
There is always a difference between those who surrender and those who follow from the beginning.
Just like Liu Bowen, if he had followed Zhu Yuanzhang from the beginning when he started his career, instead of joining halfway, he would not have only been awarded the title of Bo Cheng.
Now the Northern Expedition is the most important event of the Ming Dynasty. It goes without saying that the military strength of the Ming Dynasty is compared with that of the Bei Yuan Dynasty.
As long as you go on an expedition, you will definitely achieve great results.
Therefore, any general who does not have a quota for the expedition is not very happy in his heart.
Military generals are not civil servants. They can gain credit and Zhu Yuanzhang's attention by making suggestions all day long.
Without military exploits, everything is in vain.
Zhu Liangzu originally had a strong sense of crisis about his status. He had always wanted to hug Li Shanchang's lap for this reason.
However, Li Shanchang ignored him, and only Hu Weiyong walked closer to him.
Nothing happens now. It's too peaceful. For Zhu Liangzu, it's torture.
In the hall, Zhu Liangzu kept pacing back and forth, his face full of doubts and anxiety.
What is the situation between Su Jing and Zhu Yuanzhang?
Ever since Ren Yuanbo, who sealed Su Jing's title early that morning, there has been no further action.
Su Jing seemed to have been forgotten by Zhu Yuanzhang and was never mentioned again in the court.
Not only Zhu Liangzu, but almost all civil and military officials were confused about such a thing.
Zhu Yuanzhang went to such great lengths to confer the title of Ren Yuanbo to Su Jing. Everyone can feel Zhu Yuanzhang's ardent hope for Su Jing.
But there is no movement now, which is really strange.
It's like fishing. The fishing position has been found, the nesting and baiting and other preparations are all in place, but in the end, you stand at the water's edge and hesitate to lower the rod.
All the officials were guessing what kind of medicine Zhu Yuanzhang was selling in his gourd.
For generals like Zhu Liangzu, this kind of thing is even more difficult.
"Master Hou, Hu Zuocheng would like to see you."
At this moment the butler's voice sounded.
Zhu Liangzu immediately said: "Please come quickly!"
Zhu Liangzu's understanding of his own brain is still very accurate. This is not what he is good at.
Soon, Hu Weiyong came to Zhu Liangzu.
"Hello, Marquis Yongjia."
As soon as Hu Weiyong saw Zhu Liangzu, he immediately said with a smile.
"Hu Zuocheng is the best. He has been promoted again. I really envy you civil servants. All you have to do is submit a letter to the rear. If we generals don't fight, we will get no credit."
Zhu Liangzu complained.
He really speaks freely.
Hu Weiyong is now in an alliance with him, and he still complains like this in front of his allies without considering Hu Weiyong's mood at all.
Hu Weiyong said with a normal expression: "Yongjia Marquis is joking, the civil servants talk too much, that's all. How can you generals go out to fight with glory, and your achievements are praised by thousands of people."
"What Hu Zuocheng said makes sense. Civil servants who only talk but do not do anything will definitely not be as good as military generals in the eyes of future generations."
Zhu Liangzu showed a look of pride on his face, and he was quite pleased with Hu Weiyong's compliment.
A cold look flashed in Hu Weiyong's eyes, but it disappeared immediately.
Guys like Zhu Liangzu are a bit too stupid.
However, although the words are not pleasant to listen to, it is easy to see through the mind, so you don't have to worry about him plotting against you.
"Yongjia Hou, let's talk about the things you care about."
Hu Weiyong brought the topic back.
Zhu Liangzu immediately said: "Yes! What is His Majesty's attitude towards Su Jing? Hu Zuocheng, please help me analyze it."
really!
Hu Weiyong was not surprised. Zhu Liangzu's thoughts were almost as written on his face.
"Yongjia Hou, let's face it, it's actually very simple."
Hu Weiyong said calmly.
Zhu Liangzu's eyes lit up and he asked: "Hu Zuocheng is still awesome, what is going on?"
Hu Weiyong said with a smile: "Your Majesty's love for Uncle Ren Yuan, I believe that Marquis Yongjia must be able to see it, and all the civil and military officials up and down the court can also see that your Majesty has great expectations for Uncle Ren Yuan."
"etc!"
As soon as Hu Weiyong started speaking, Zhu Liangzu interrupted him.
"What's wrong, Marquis Yongjia?"
Hu Weiyong said a little puzzled.
Zhu Liangzu said: "Hu Zuocheng, you say Su Jing is just Su Jing, why call him Ren Yuanbo? Isn't this because he has the ambition of others and lacks his own prestige?"
this……
Hu Weiyong didn't expect that Zhu Liangzu would care about this little thing.
This boy's hostility towards Su Jing has really reached a certain level.
If Su Jing really becomes an official in the future and squeezes the Huaixi Group's position in the court a little bit, then I'm afraid there will be even more people upset by then.
"What Marquis Yongjia said is wrong. Uncle Renyuan was appointed by His Majesty. Even if His Majesty is not here, we should still follow His Majesty's will. What do you think?"
Hu Weiyong looked at Zhu Liang Zudao with a smile.
Regarding what Li Shanchang and Zhu Liangzu said, Hu Weiyong chose to listen to Li Shanchang without any surprise.
Always pay attention to your words and deeds. If you should be called Renyuanbo, you will be Renyuanbo.
That was what Zhu Yuanzhang announced in person in the morning in front of all civil and military officials. Can he still deny it?
Zhu Liangzu's face was a bit ugly. Zhu Yuanzhang was absolutely unbreakable, but Su Jing was also really annoying to him.
"Okay, then you call yours and I'll call mine."
Zhu Liangzu compromised a little.
From his point of view, he was the Marquis of Yongjia, which was a marquis, and Su Jing was just an earl, so there was nothing wrong with calling him by his first name.
Of course, this is only considering the title.
Hu Weiyong nodded. He knew that he could not restrain Zhu Liangzu's words and deeds, so there was no need to worry.
"Let's go back to Uncle Ren Yuan. Now Uncle Ren Yuan is staying in Yingtian Mansion. Your Majesty has not given him any position. In theory, he is nothing but a count."
Hu Weiyong said calmly: "But His Majesty has never been a targetless person, so I surmise that Your Majesty has a very important responsibility and wants Uncle Ren Yuan to shoulder it. Now he is just slowing down."
Don't mention it, Hu Weiyong's thoughts are really Zhu Yuanzhang's current thoughts.
Of course, it was not Zhu Yuanzhang's initiative to slow down the matter, but Su Jing's helpless move of not cooperating.
"What!"
Zhu Liangzu looked shocked when he heard this and said: "You said that His Majesty will give Su Jing a bigger position? Is there any position in this court that belongs to Su Jing?"
A title granted by Uncle Ren Yuan was already a huge threat to Zhu Liangzu.
We still need to continue to give positions. Isn't the gift Su Jing has received too much?
The higher Su Jing's position, the more things she can do in the court.
Then their Huaixi Group's sphere of influence will inevitably shrink.
Although Zhu Liangzu said he was Yongjiahou, he was actually not a member of the Huaixi Group with a strong foundation and Miaohong roots. He could easily have become the reduced part.
Zhu Liangzu was anxious about this matter!
Hu Weiyong said: "Don't be anxious, Marquis Yongjia. This matter is just my speculation. Everything has to wait for His Majesty's decision later. It's still early and anything is possible."
Zhu Liangzu frowned and said: "Hu Zuocheng, you should speak more clearly. What does it mean to be possible? What else can I do? Will His Majesty's attitude towards Su Jing change?"
For a straight-tempered person like Zhu Liangzu, Hu Weiyong's convoluted way of speaking is obviously not suitable.
He looked at Zhu Liangzu and said: "Marquis Yongjia, the princes have been receiving instruction from Su Jing recently. After King Qin came back, he published a message in the people's newspaper soon. I wonder if Marquis Yongjia has read it?"
People's Daily?
Zhu Liangzu frowned and said: "Hu Zuocheng, I am not interested in reading this kind of people's newspaper. You should just say it."
Don’t you even read the public newspapers?
Hu Weiyong was really surprised. Since the emergence of the People's Daily, civil and military officials have paid considerable attention to it, and there had been quarrels before.
How can the Ming Dynasty gain a firm foothold?
The best thing is to know everything so you can prepare in advance.
The people's newspaper is a good channel for understanding information.
This Zhu Liangzu didn't even have this bit of political sensitivity, that is, he knew how to fight, and that's how he got to his current position.
If he really wanted to play court politics, he would be too weak.
"It's like this. King Qin is planning to start a soap business. If my guess is correct, this should be what Uncle Ren Yuan taught me. After all, Uncle Ren Yuan is a businessman himself."
Hu Weiyong spoke directly to Zhu Liangzu.
The king of Qin was in the soap business, and it was Su Jing who taught him.
Zhu Liangzu finally understood now.
"Hu Zuocheng, you mean that as long as King Qin's business fails, your Majesty will have a bad opinion of Su Jing?"
Zhu Liangzu finally reacted, which made Hu Weiyong breathe a sigh of relief, at least he didn't have to explain himself.
Hu Weiyong said: "That's not to say. Marquis Yongjia also listened to the prince's detailed account of Uncle Ren Yuan's achievements in court. It is definitely impossible for His Majesty to change his view of Uncle Ren Yuan."
"Then Hu Zuocheng, why are you telling me this? It's useless, but it's useless even after I did it!"
Zhu Liangzu looked at Hu Weiyong and was not so happy.
Hu Weiyong immediately said: "Yongjiahou, don't be anxious. This one thing is not enough, but as long as there are enough things, His Majesty's view of Su Jing will change little by little. Now the relationship between us and Uncle Renyuan will not happen overnight." There will be many opportunities in the court in the future."
Zhu Liangzu was really in a hurry.
After the assassination failed, Hu Weiyong realized that dealing with Su Jing was a long-term matter.
But Zhu Liangzu obviously didn't realize it.
"Hu Zuocheng, isn't there any quick way?"
Zhu Liangzu looked at Hu Weiyong and asked.
Hu Weiyong shook his head and said: "Unless Marquis Yongjia is willing to sacrifice his own glory and wealth to trade with Uncle Ren Yuan, I can't think of any other way."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Liangzu suddenly became excited.
Just kidding, the reason why he wanted to deal with Su Jing was so that his position and interests would not be damaged.
His current glory and wealth were obtained by fighting on the battlefield. It is not worth exchanging one with Su Jing.
"Better slow down."
Zhu Liangzu had a feeling of sadness in his heart.
Hu Weiyong looked at Zhu Liangzu, and he actually didn't want Zhu Liangzu to change.
He really listened to what Li Shanchang said.
In the court, one family cannot dominate. When he becomes prime minister in the future, he must have an opponent so that Zhu Yuanzhang can rest assured.
But Hu Weiyong didn't want this opponent to be too strong, and he wanted it to be within his control.
Su Jing is just too strong now.
In other words, it's too perfect.
At that court meeting, Prince Zhu Biao gave Su Jinglun credit, which really shocked the civil and military officials.
Su Jing's contribution to the Ming Dynasty was so great. There is really nothing to criticize about this contribution.
Such Su Jing may become a more powerful being than Liu Bowen in the future, which would be difficult to deal with.
"Hu Zuocheng, what should I do now? His Highness the King of Qin is doing business, so I can't do any small things in private, right?"
Zhu Liangzu asked Hu Weiyong: "I can't really do business without doing small tricks."
The current purpose is to mess up Qin Wang Zhu Ping's business.
But Zhu Xi is not an ordinary person. He is Zhu Yuanzhang's biological son. There is nothing wrong with normal business behavior. If he engages in some illegal means, he is seeking death.
Zhu Liangzu was very arrogant, but he was not as arrogant as a prince.
"Don't worry, Marquis Yongjia, I have already planned this matter. You just need to do as I say."
Hu Weiyong said calmly.
The reason why he came here was to tell Zhu Liangzu about this.
With Zhu Liangzu's brains that only knew how to fight, it was really difficult for him to do business.
"It turns out that Hu Zuocheng has a plan for a long time. Tell me quickly and let me hear it!"
Zhu Liangzu's expression lit up and he asked excitedly.
Hu Weiyong immediately told Zhu Liangzu his plan. It was detailed, rich in details, and the purpose was very clear.
He doesn't want to make money for himself, but only wants Zhu Ping's business to lose money.
Although Hu Weiyong has never done business, he still has a brain, and his ability to do bad things is particularly strong.
"Oh oh oh, I understand. Hu Zuocheng's plan is very clever. Even if His Majesty knows about it, there is nothing to worry about. I admire you!"
After hearing Hu Weiyong's plan, Zhu Liangzu was quite excited.
He seems to have seen the scene of Zhu Xi's business failure, and at that time, Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude towards Su Jing will definitely become worse!
Hu Weiyong was still not at ease and said: "Yongjia Hou, remember, this is a legitimate business competition, and you must not do anything shady. Do you understand?"
Zhu Liangzu's character has always been a bomb.
But Hu Weiyong currently has no useful candidates.
After all, he is not the prime minister yet, so he still has to keep a low profile with his tail between his legs.
Zhu Liangzu patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Hu Zuocheng, I still understand this."
(End of chapter)
