People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

When Zhang Yi came out, he happened to meet the young man's eyes.

This person gave Zhang Yi a vague feeling of familiarity.

But he was sure that he had never seen this person, but this young man saluted him.

"Zhang Yi, you're awake, come here, I'll introduce you to you!"

Zhu Biao pointed at the official beside him, and Zhang Yi followed his hand with his eyes.

"You mentioned this person back then, and my father also punished him lightly. Do you remember who he is?"

"Forehead?"

Zhang Yi didn't know what Zhu Biao was talking about for a while. After all, he had made many suggestions to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Seeing that he couldn't remember it for a while, the official just lowered his head and said:

"Fang Keqin, I have met the National Preceptor!"

"So you are Fang Keqin!"

Zhang Yi suddenly realized that it would not be surprising if it was him.

When Zhang Yi launched the empty seal case, in addition to giving Lao Zhu some psychological training to prevent him from going on a killing spree, he also reminded some people that they should not kill.

But whether Zhu Yuanzhang listens to himself or not is not his decision.

Fang Keqin was the person Zhang Yi mentioned back then.

The reason why he asked Zhang Yi to talk more was because he had a son whose name would go down in history.

Zhang Yi's eyes immediately fell back to the young man just now.

"Are you Fang Xiaoru?"

The young man was stunned when he heard this. Why did Zhang Yi know him?

At this time, Fang Xiaoru had never been an official in the court. He quickly replied:

"Reporting to the Imperial Master, the young man is Fang Xiaoru, whose courtesy name is Xizhi."

Sure enough, it was him, whom Yao Guangxiao said was the seed of scholars in the world. He was misled by unofficial historians. Legend has it that he was the only protagonist in China who was punished by the Ten Clan.

Although Zhang Yi does not think highly of Fang Xiaoru as much as Yao Guangxiao does.

His evaluation is far less high than that of Yao Guang Xiao, but it is also curious to witness such a historical figure.

"I wonder where the Imperial Master heard the child's name?"

Fang Keqin couldn't help but ask Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi naturally couldn't explain it. After all, it was the 15th year of Hongwu's reign when his son first entered the official career.

And after that, being favored by the emperor was even longer.

Zhang Yi couldn't tell, but after being a magician for so many years, he chuckled and pretended to be mysterious, just to get this matter out of the way.

Only Zhu Biao took a deep look at Fang Xiaoru. The people whose names Zhang Yi could remember were all great people.

"Fang Keqin, I have met the Imperial Preceptor and thanked the Imperial Preceptor for saving his life back then!"

Seeing that he couldn't get an answer from Zhang Yi, Fang Keqin could only change the topic.

He bowed to Zhang Yi very solemnly.

He bowed down, and Fang Xiaoru naturally followed his father in bowing down.

Zhang Yi smiled and asked out of curiosity:

"The Kongyin case was initiated by me. Don't you hate me?"

Zhang Yi's straightforward words made Lao Fang speechless.

He was doing a good job as a prefect, but suddenly a disaster struck him. An empty seal case almost caused all the seal officials from all over the country to go see the King of Hell.

For such a person, Fang Keqin was grateful, but he definitely didn't like Zhang Yi.

And he is a stupid person, and he can't say anything for a while.

Seeing her father like this, Fang Xiaoru took the initiative to take over the words:

"In the case of the empty seal case, the Imperial Master discovered the problem, not created it. Of course, my father cannot be blamed..."

Find problems, create problems?
In one sentence, he clearly explained the relationship between Zhang Yi and the Kongyin case.

Zhang Yi turned around and found Xiaoru slightly changed his mind.

This guy can get into the eyes of Zhu Yuanzhang and Yao Guangxiao, which is indeed good.

Confucianism is the orthodox classics in the world and has attracted the best talents in the world.

Zhang Yi only felt that it was a pity that Fang Xiaoru, who was called the seed of reading, actually performed too averagely with Emperor Jianwen.

However, it is false for the Fang family and his son to say that they have no resentment.

The four words "creating problems" actually imply that Zhang Yi took the initiative to throw out the problems in order to attack his political opponents.

The responsibility for this matter naturally does not lie with him, but he did cause the dismissal and separation of many officials.

Zhang Yi chuckled, but didn't care what the Fang family father and son thought of him.

Anyway, whether he likes it or not, it won't hinder his life.

"It turns out that Mr. Fang is the manager of the mine who was specially arranged by His Majesty...

Okay, then let me take Mr. Fang for a walk! "

"No need, I have already taken him around today and told Mr. Fang your ideas!

Mr. Fang also agrees with your idea!

He will continue to do what you have done..."

Zhu Biao smiled and said:

"Just accompany me to Beijing then. Master Fang is watching here, you should be trustworthy!"

Zhang Yi nodded when he heard this.

It doesn't matter whether Fang Keqin has any opinions on him. What matters is, what kind of person is he?

The relationship in the mine is complex and has many interests.

Local gentry and mining officials all like to get a piece of the pie.

He needs an upright official to protect his achievements.

"If you eat the emperor's salary and bear the emperor's worries, I will definitely live up to my mission!"

"Okay then, I'll leave it to Master Fang!"

Zhang Yi also understood that Zhu Biao came to the mine in person this time to take him away.

Before leaving, he also wanted to make a good explanation.

Pulling Fang Keqin aside, Zhang Yi began to teach him face to face.

Although Fang Keqin had some vague opinions about him, he was also a serious worker.

As Zhang Yi gradually elaborated on his work plan, Fang Keqin's initial attitude gradually became correct.

There are many rumors about Zhang Yi's ability.

But when he actually started doing things, he realized that this national master's abilities were not groundless.

Although the imperial examination selected many talents, there were actually not many officials who could truly be called capable officials.

And Fang Keqin is one of these officials who prefers to be a practical person.

Zhu Biao may not be able to understand the profound meaning of his arrangement if he hears the details Zhang Yi said.

Only those who have truly experienced the grassroots understand that Zhang Yi truly cares about the people.

From the initial alienation to the later respect, by the time Zhang Yi finished speaking, Fang Keqin already had a hint of respect for Zhang Yi in his heart.

Zhang Yi has also been observing Fang Keqin and nodded with satisfaction.

Although he has never had a good impression of the scholar-bureaucrat group.

But classes are classes and individuals are individuals.

No one can deny that there are people in this world who regard the people as pigs and dogs and do not deserve to serve the people. There are also some people who sincerely want to do things for the people.

The classics left behind by Confucius have evolved over thousands of years.

Everyone has their own interpretation and their own principles to follow.

Some people realized power from it, and Confucianism became hierarchical from then on.

But there are also some ascetic monks who are willing to practice their deeds and establish their lives for the sake of the people.

After a conversation, Zhang Yi had a good impression of Fang Keqin, and Fang Keqin also completely changed his view of Zhang Yi.

When he got up, the first thing he did was to bow down again.

"Please rest assured, Imperial Master, I don't understand the technology you are talking about, but I understand your painstaking efforts in reform!
When I was in Jining Prefecture, I witnessed the suffering of the people!
If you can really let the people live the good life you mentioned!
I have worked hard to protect this achievement! "

"Pindao believes in Lord Fang, so please leave it to me!"

Zhang Yi also gave the other party a gift in return. Fang Keqin knew that Zhu Biao and Zhang Yi had something to talk about, so he took the initiative to leave.

He couldn't wait to take over the work in the mine.

"You seem to be very interested in Mr. Fang's son?"

Seeing that Zhu Biao was curious, Zhang Yi told Zhu Biao the story about Fang Xiaoru, but he did not tell Zhu Biao about the unreliable theory of killing the ten tribes.

"Reading seeds?"

It is said that his father, Yao Guangxiao, and even Zhu Di are interested in this person.

Zhu Biao became interested.

Is this person Zhu Yuanzhang’s official minister left to him?

Such talents are almost destined to be part of his team.

Zhu Biao felt a hint of love for Fang Xiaoru, but then frowned:

"But from what you said, it seems like he didn't do anything really big. At least, Zhu Yunwen's decision to cut down the vassal clan was obviously a stupid thing!
Let’s not talk about whether what this child did is right or not, even if he wants to do it, it is not like this!

If Fang Xiaoru is really a talented person, he should advise the emperor instead of letting him run wild...

I think this person... exaggerated. "

Zhang Yi nodded when he heard this. Zhu Biao felt exactly what Zhang Yi felt.

Fang Xiaoru is excellent in many aspects, maybe in articles, maybe in policy,

But when he actually stood on the stage where he performed, his loyalty was truly lackluster.

Lao Zhu can take a fancy to him, and Yao Guangxiao can admire him.

It's good to prove that he has the potential to at least appear on the surface.

As for the back...

Ok……

"Probably, it's not down to earth!"

Zhang Yi's words probably pointed out the problem.

"It can still be used by humans, but it depends on how it is used...

At least now he's young enough to guide! "

As soon as Zhang Yi spoke, Zhu Biao knew what he wanted to do?
"Are you planning to take him away?"

"Your Highness, do you still remember one of our destinations in Beijing this time, which is to trick Yao Guangxiao into boarding the ship..."

Zhang Yi said:

"It's just deception anyway, why not let Fang Xiaoru get involved. Since he can be called a scholar, this kind of policy work is very suitable for him...

Anyway, he is a talented person and a foolish and loyal person. There is no harm in using this kind of person! "

Zhu Biao thought the same thing. If another prince wanted to use someone else, he would probably be concerned about the emperor's feelings.

But he and Lao Zhu basically don't have to worry about such details.

So a few days later, when Zhu Biao and Zhang Yi set off, young Fang Xiaoru also left with Zhu Biao's team.

Zhang Yi turned around and looked at the town he had built with his own hands, then without looking back, he got on Zhu Biao's chariot.

"This Northern Expedition is destined to fail. Although our army controlled many important places in Mobei, we failed to capture Emperor Yuan after all...

Father is now looking for the person who may have leaked the news..."

"Could it be?"

Zhang Yi thought of a person and was thoughtful. Zhu Biao shook his head:

"It's definitely not your uncle. General Wang is at sea now and is entering the palace via the sea route in Indochina.

No matter how interested he is, he has no way to know the Ming Dynasty's layout, so it seems that your uncle is the most suspicious, but in fact, he is the first person to be eliminated by the emperor..."

Zhang Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this. He didn't know that Wang Baobao was impossible, but he still needed to let some words come out of Zhu Biao's mouth.

"As for the others, it's hard to check!
Because too many people know about the Northern Expedition!

Father didn't expect that these people would actually escape without fighting. They must have other plans! "

Zhang Yi was silent after hearing this. His opinion was similar to Zhu Biao's, but if he were asked to guess who the leaker was, he couldn't guess it.

Maybe it was a high official in the DPRK, maybe it was a Mongolian spy who had not been caught completely, who knows?
Prince Zhu Biao's motorcade moved forward.

Zhu Biao was not in a hurry to go to Beijing, but explored the place under Zhang Yi's guidance along the way.

Zhang Yi's goal for this trip may not be just in the mines.

Use a mine to create a resource-based city, and then sell the produced products through logistics.

If all the states and capitals along the way can benefit, that would be great.

Moreover, the second city built based on energy in his mind is also being planned.

"oil?"

Still in Shandong, Zhang Yi already had plans for the second year.

"That's right, oil!"

The extraction of oil is not possible in this era.

However, Zhang Yi knew that there were still many natural oil wells in ancient times.

“Rely on the coast to build an industrial city, and then use sea transportation to form economic complementarities with the south!

Maybe the economy of the North still cannot hold down the South!
But if the north and south are balanced, the empire will be much more stable!

There are many mines in the north, which can develop heavy industry. With the textile industry and so on, the economy should not be too bad.

And the South has its own advantages, we can..."

Fang Xiaoru was waiting on Zhang Yi and Zhu Biao. He was a little older than Zhang Yi, but in front of Zhang Yi, he was like an ignorant child.

Know astronomy from above, and geography from below.

This was the impression Zhang Yi had on Fang Xiaoru.

At first, he could bear not to interrupt, but out of his desire for the unknown, he began to ask Zhang Yi some questions.

Zhang Yi knew everything about the questions he asked. For a while, Fang Xiaoru's favorable impression of Zhang Yi greatly increased.

But he was just curious about things like natural science.

Fang Xiaoru is more interested in government management subjects.

"Xizhi, I see that you chat with me on weekdays, but you are different from other Confucian scholars...

Compared to others, you seem to care more about people's livelihood! "

“The Imperial Master once proposed the concept of Humanistic Taoism and influenced Buddhism to implement Humanistic Buddhism!

At first, Xizhi didn’t understand what the Imperial Master was doing. It wasn’t until Mr. Kong proposed the concept of New Confucianism that I suddenly realized..."

Fang Xiaoru explained that Zhang Yi somewhat understood why the Fang Xiaoru he knew was not like the one mentioned in the history books.

Because the Neo-Confucian movement launched by Konne had greater influence than imagined.

Neo-Confucianism, to put it bluntly, wants to break away from the Neo-Confucian interpretation and definition of Confucianism.

As an advocate of this matter, Konne was regarded as a thorn in the side of many old scholars.

In this tearing trend of thought, Zhu Yuanzhang seized the opportunity to support Kong Ne.

Indeed, some benefits were obtained.

The influence of new trends of thought has caused many young people to change their views.

Fang Xiaoru was obviously one of the students influenced by Kong Ne.

Kong Ne's so-called New Confucian movement was even more influenced by Zhang Yi.

In addition to interpreting classics, New Confucianism also advocates pragmatism.

That's why Fang Xiaoru's behavior pattern is so different.

"You want to learn my skills?"

Zhang Yi suddenly asked.

Fang Xiaoru thought for a moment, then shook his head:
“I have always admired your approach, but your ideas are inconsistent with my understanding...

Moreover, Xi Zhi thinks that these things cannot be learned! "

After he finished speaking, he thought Zhang Yi would be angry, but the latter still smiled:
"You are very similar to my disciple. Maybe if you go to Beijing and talk to him, you will gain a lot!"

"Is that Master Yao Guangxiao?"

Yao Guangxiao's transformation from a monk to a Taoist priest is quite famous in the capital.

But his reputation is known to outsiders because he presided over the "Sun and Moon Times" in these years.

The debate between New Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism, and the concept of governing the world.

Everyone in the Sun and Moon Times had arguments from time to time, and Yao Guangxiao would sometimes end up in trouble himself if he was itchy.

His words were sharp, and although he was a Taoist priest, his Confucian skills were no less than those of the great Confucians of the time.

Although he has not published many books, he is recognized as a scholar in a small circle.

Even though they were on opposite sides, Song Lian praised him.

"That's right!"

Zhang Yi saw that Fang Xiaoru was full of admiration when he mentioned Yao Guangxiao, and couldn't help but smile to himself:

"My father wants to issue Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes, but he also knows that this matter is very trivial!

So he asked me to ask the imperial master, and the imperial master recommended Yao Guangxiao to me!
Xizhi, you have also heard knowledge about macroeconomics from the Imperial Master in the past few days. Are you interested in joining the operation of the Ming Dynasty Baochao..."

Prince Zhu Biao took the opportunity to ask Fang Xiaoru. In fact, he had this intention in taking Fang Xiaoru with him.

Fang Xiaoru was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly knelt down to Zhu Biao:
"If His Highness the Crown Prince does not give up, the common people will naturally be willing!"

"Let's wait until we get to the capital. My disciple is just like me, and he is not willing to go out casually.

It is necessary to turn back, and I need to put my name on it..."

In this pleasant atmosphere, the group finally arrived at Yingtian Mansion.

Nowadays, this city called Beijing makes Zhu Biao very excited just by looking at it from a distance.

This is the future capital of the Ming Dynasty, and it is also where he will live for the rest of his life.

Zhu Biao had seen too much about this city from Jin Yiwei's secret notes.

Now that I can see it with my own eyes, it is naturally the best.

"Your Highness, this is how we go on patrol incognito?"

Fang Xiaoru thought that someone would pick up Zhu Biao, but when Zhu Biao approached the city, he quickly changed his clothes.

This wasn't the first time he went on patrol incognito, and he moved very quickly.

Fang Xiaoru then discovered that the Jin Yiwei who followed Zhu Biao had also changed their clothes unknowingly.

There is a lot of traffic at the city gate of Beijing.

Zhang Yi and others did not do anything special and waited in line at the city gate to enter.

Zhu Biao observed the surrounding soldiers on guard and saw that they were serious and responsible. Zhu Biao nodded secretly:

"It seems that our Ming Dynasty's army is pretty good..."

Finally it was their turn to drive into the city, and Zhu Biao couldn't wait to open the curtain.

"It's so beautiful here..."

He looked at the hardened road and the green belt and couldn't help but admire it.

Fang Xiaoru was even worse than Zhu Biao and had long been confused by the scenery of Beijing.

Zhang Yi, on the other hand, seemed very calm. Apart from being new, the current Beijing city was just at the level of the urban-rural fringe for him.

He could understand how Zhu Biao and the others felt. After all, apart from other things, a city that had been hardened everywhere except the palace was enough to beat any city in the world.

"Compared with Beijing, Yingtian Mansion is just like the countryside..."

Zhu Biao couldn't help but sigh. People are most afraid of comparison. Isn't this true in cities?

"Your Highness, let's go to the hotel owned by Chen Ke first. I'll ask Yao Guangxiao to come over later..."

Zhu Biao nodded upon hearing this, and a group of people headed towards the hotel in a mighty manner.

They seemed inconspicuous among the crowds of people.

However, someone in the crowd still recognized him and quickly reported it.

……

"Hu Xiang, this is the topographic map of the palace..."

In a certain room at the inn, Ling Shuo placed a map in front of Hu Weiyong.

"Did you draw this yourself? No more details?"

Hu Weiyong looked at the picture in front of him and was not satisfied.

Ling said quickly replied:

"Hu Xiang, you think too highly of me. Where did I get the detailed map? I'm just a member of the Imperial Guard. Let alone whether I have such a map. Even if I do, would someone give it to me?"

Hu Weiyong's face looked slightly ugly:
"Did you know that the truth came to Yingtian a year early, but why?
If we were to start an uprising in Nanjing, it would be extremely difficult.

After the capital was moved, personnel changes were frequent. Neither the emperor nor the guards in the palace were familiar with the environment. This is our best opportunity...

Think of something else! "

"The only way is to try out Yao Guangxiao's idea. He is the most likely to have this thing..."

"Yao Guangxiao, this person can be won over, but it is difficult to win over. If he has some ideas and exposes our affairs, it will be difficult to handle!
Go back and set up a trap to let him fall into the trap..."

Before Hu Weiyong finished speaking, someone knocked on the door outside.

The knocks on the door were regular, three light and one heavy.

"what's up?"

Ling said standing up and leaning against the door to ask.

"His Royal Highness is down!"

The answers outside the door made Hu Weiyong and Ling Shuo stunned, and Ling Shuo almost felt weak in the knees.

He was half pushed by Hu Weiyong and embarked on the path of rebellion. He had a guilty conscience, but Zhu Biao suddenly came, and his voice trembled.

"Go ahead and pretend it never happened..."

Hu Weiyong was very calm and asked others to leave.

"Hu Xiang, should we go to greet him?"

"I don't know what to expect..."

Hu Weiyong stood up and was about to leave. Before leaving, he said uneasy:

"Remember, please take it easy on Yao Guangxiao!"

After Hu Weiyong finished speaking, he decisively left the place.

"Master!"

Yao Guangxiao, who was missed by them, had already rushed to Chen Ke's hotel.

In the hall, Zhang Yi saw him.

"Apprentice, long time no see. How are things in Beijing?"

"Thanks to Master, everything is fine!"

After he bowed to answer, he found a young man next to Zhang Yi, looking at him with admiration.

"Who is this?"

Yao Guangxiao's face was full of doubts, Zhang Yi smiled and said in his ear:
"This is the apprentice I found for you..."

???

Yao Guangxiao was confused, why should he find an apprentice for himself?

"Stop talking now, His Highness is waiting for us!"

Zhang Yi gave it a try. (End of chapter)