Daming Greedy Wolf Star

Chapter 481 The Forgotten Honorable Minister
Renshou Palace.

Zhu Zhanhe's study became like a forbidden place again.

Basically, from the eighth year of Yongle, that is, after returning from the Northern Expedition with Emperor Taizong, no matter where Zhu Zhanhe is, Yingtian Mansion, Xiangzhou Mansion, or Europe, his study is a forbidden area, and it is the top-level one. .

No matter when, Zhu Zhanhe's study is always guarded, without Zhu Zhanhe's permission or warrant, there is only one fate for trespassers.

Later, in places like Yingtian Mansion and Xiangzhou Mansion, due to Zhu Zhanhe's long-term absence, important memorials and official documents were taken away, so naturally they were no longer important.

However, the study in Shuntian Mansion, less than a month after Zhu Zhanhe came back, became a forbidden place again. One can imagine how many things Zhu Zhanhe had to deal with in less than a month.

And these are just the beginning, he still has a lot of things to deal with.

"His Royal Highness, isn't this a bit..." Li Bin's face could not conceal the tiredness, but he could still see the panic and uneasiness.

All of this stems from the imperial decree held in his hands.

It was also the imperial decree that Zhu Zhanhe went to the Empress Dowager Zhang to seal, appointing Li Bin as the Zuo Dudu of the Chinese Army Dudufu.

After his sixtieth birthday, Li Bin did not feel much joy when he sat in this position, which can be said to be the dream of all generals in the world. Instead, he was full of heaviness and fear.

Because he knew that he was actually not qualified to sit in this position, and the reason why this imperial decree could appear in his hands was entirely due to Zhu Zhanhe's trust in him.

If it weren't for Zhu Zhanhe, no one would be able to sit in this position without Zhang Fu's death.

"Why, no confidence?" Seeing Li Bin's frightened expression, Zhu Zhanhe smiled.

"Don't worry, the Central Plains is still stable now, there is only one Eastern Chagatai Khanate ready to move, and the others are still honest."

Li Bin was at a loss for words.

This is not what he is worried about. Why doesn't he know how stable the Central Plains is today?
Tatar was destroyed, Wuliangha Sanwei was destroyed, Japan was destroyed, Wala was driven to the north of the Onan River, North Korea surrendered, and there was only one Eastern Chagatai Khanate left. He is the governor of the Chinese army. , I am afraid it is the most comfortable ever.

Besides, he is still looking forward to a battle. Looking at the spoils sent back from Europe, which general in Ming Dynasty is not jealous?
Only people like Zhang Fu who have already laid down and want a good reputation to enjoy their old age are not jealous.

Therefore, he never worried about his ability, what he worried about was people's gossip.

Although Zhu Zhanhe's halo is too powerful, Zhu Zhanhe's surname is Zhu after all, and people even regard Zhu Zhanhe as a "lord" in their hearts.

Apart from Zhu Zhanhe, the three of Qian Yong had the most brilliant military exploits in recent years, but Qian Yong and the other three had no official status, they only belonged to Zhu Zhanhe, not to Daming.

Therefore, the position of the number one military general of the Ming Dynasty is still regarded as Zhang Fu by default.

Now, as a person who has not fought many battles, he just sat in this position because he was a supporter of the King of Han back then and is now a loyal loyalist of the King of Wu. Li Bin knew without thinking what kind of gossip would spread outside. .

"Okay, don't worry." Seeing Li Bin's silent look, Zhu Zhanhe was a little dissatisfied, but he still spoke to comfort him.

From Zhu Zhanhe's point of view, it's not okay to be as unfounded as Li Bin, but how many people in the world can see it?
It's nothing more than a bystander.

"Li Bin, remember." Zhu Zhanhe looked at Li Bin, his tone became very serious.

"It is also a skill to make the right choice."

"One's life is all about making various choices. No matter what you do, you can't escape choices. But you made the right choice at the beginning, and Zhang Fu made the wrong choice. This is the result."

"As for other people's gossip, if you can do it, you don't have to care about it at all. If you can't completely ignore them, then you should redouble your efforts and use your strength to make these gossip disappear."

"In contrast, you are here complaining about yourself and worrying about others, which is actually the worst choice."

"Yes!" Li Bin woke up suddenly, bowed his head to accept the order, and at the same time tightly held the imperial edict with both hands.

In fact, Li Bin's ability is not bad, maybe not as good as Zhang Fu, a veteran general who can be called Dinghaishenzhen, but compared to the younger generation, he is actually not bad.

After all, given his age, no matter how old Li Bin was, he couldn't be younger than a few younger ones.

"Okay, you step back first, and call those four people in."

Seeing that Li Bin had come to his senses, Zhu Zhanhe waved his hand to signal him to back down, after all, that was all he could do.

What's more, these are actually not his duties. Today's Zhu Zhanhe is looking for a general with outstanding ability, not to cultivate a general with outstanding ability.

There is an essential difference between the two.

As Li Bin exited the study and conveyed Zhu Zhanhe's order to the four people outside the door, Wu Kezhong and others also bowed their heads and came in front of Zhu Zhanhe.

"The minister waits to meet His Royal Highness!" ×4.

"Excuse me." Zhu Zhanhe waved his hand, signaling the four people to get up, while he leaned on the back of the chair and examined the four people below.

Wu Guanzhe, Wu Kezhong, Wu Keqin, and Xue Shou are all generals of the Ming Dynasty, and they are all generals who have been neglected in the past two years.

In addition, the four of them have one thing in common, that is, none of them are Han Chinese.

Wu Guanzhe, Wu Kezhong, and Wu Keqin are brothers, and they all returned to Daming with their father Wu Yuncheng.

The family members of the Wu family were originally not named Wu, but Wu Yuncheng’s original name was Badu Timur, a Tatar. In the 23rd year of Hongwu, he dragged his family and defected to Daming. Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang arranged for him to be stationed in Liangzhou. After that, he devoted himself to his duties for more than ten years. , has not made any mistakes.

Later, Emperor Taizu Gao passed away and Emperor Huiwen succeeded him. Because he was busy cutting down the feudal clan, Wu Yuncheng's family continued to stay in Liangzhou until the third year of Yongle.

It was at that time that Emperor Taizong bestowed the surname Wu and named him Wu Yuncheng.

The four members of the Wu family are all military generals, and all of them are military generals with military exploits, and they are all double nobles.

The Wu family has all participated in important military operations of the Ming Dynasty, and many times, from garrisoning to patrolling the border, to surrendering, northern expedition, and counter-insurgency, they all have their shadows and played an important role in it.

The Hongwu Dynasty surrendered, guarded Liangzhou, and recruited and surrendered many ethnic minorities around it.

The Yongle Dynasty followed Emperor Taizong's northern expedition, and continued to garrison Liangzhou after returning. Liangzhouwei and Yongchangwei generals rebelled against the Ming Dynasty. The rebellion was successfully suppressed before the reinforcements arrived.

These experiences allowed Wu Yuncheng to be granted the title of Uncle Gongshun, and his second son, Wu Guanzhe, was also granted the title of Uncle Guangyi because he went deep into the tiger's den during the suppression of the rebellion.

However, such a family of military generals was not reused after the Hongxi Dynasty, because during the Northern Expedition, the Wu family's father and three sons were all members of the Three Thousand Battalion.

At that time, the Three Thousand Battalion was under the command of Zhu Gaoxu, who was still the King of Han at that time.

"Is your father... buried in Liangzhou..."

Looking at the three Wu family brothers below, Zhu Zhanhe felt somewhat guilty.

The three of them fought with their father Zhu Gaoxu in the beginning. Although they were not loyal, but the Wu family has fallen into this situation, and their Wu Wang lineage should bear the main responsibility.

"His Royal Highness is concerned, my father has been resting in Liangzhou for more than [-] years." Wu Kezhong, the eldest brother of the three sons of the Wu family, replied in a low voice.

"Alas..." Zhu Zhanhe sighed, for a moment he didn't know how to continue.

Back then when King Wu's lineage went to Yunnan to become a vassal, it can be said that they left everything behind, and only took Xu Heng away, and all the others were left in Yingtian Mansion.

Although the lineage of the King of Wu was still the leader of the military generals later, and Zhu Zhanhe's rising power also preserved the status of generals in Daming, but these generals who were left in Beijing had no chance of promotion.

"Your Highness, don't worry about it." Wu Kezhong said softly, as if he had seen Zhu Zhanhe's thoughts.

"What happened at the beginning cannot be changed by manpower. Besides, since His Royal Highness King Wu became a vassal, there has been no war in Daming. Our family is in Liangzhou, guarding the gate for Daming, which is very good."

……

Zhu Zhanhe was silent when he heard the words.

Among the military generals of the current dynasty, those who supported King Wu's line accounted for the majority, but among the majority, there were very few people who were as sensible as Wu Kezhong.

At the beginning, King Wu's lineage went to Yunnan to be a vassal, and it was the old man's favor to take away one Xu Heng. If he brought too many, the King Wu's lineage would be regarded as rebellious and suppressed.

This point, in fact, the vast majority, even everyone can see it, but there are indeed very few who can understand it, and even fewer dare to say it.

"Ah..." With another long sigh, Zhu Zhanhe opened his mouth slowly.

Things have happened, and facing them is the only way.

"Your family has guarded Liangzhou. You have made great contributions to Daming by stationing in the border, patrolling the border, conquering the north, recruiting surrender, and suppressing the rebellion. However, we have been treated unfairly because of the internal affairs of our Zhu family over the years. I am here My apologies to you guys."

"It's absolutely impossible!" The three brothers of the Wu family fell to their knees when they heard the words, and Wu Kezhong also lowered his head and explained.

"His Royal Highness, what happened to the Wu family is actually predestined, and has nothing to do with Emperor Taizong, Emperor Hongxi and the First Emperor, as well as His Royal Highness King Wu and His Royal Highness."

"Since you have entered the world, you must abide by the rules of the world. Besides, the Wu family has guarded Liangzhou since the time of Emperor Gao. This is only our duty."

"Okay, get up." Zhu Zhanhe stood up and helped the three Wu family brothers up.

"Right now, I need you, and Da Ming needs you too. I wonder if you are willing to fight for Da Ming again?"

"His Royal Highness!" The three Wu family brothers looked at each other and said in unison.

"Since he is a general of the Ming Dynasty, he should be fighting for the Ming Dynasty! Shrouded in horse leather!"

(End of this chapter)