Five years of garrison on the border, shocked Zhu Yuanzhang who went south to inspect

Chapter 13 Returning to the Capital
"I really can't see that you value that bastard Zhu Tuo so much."

Zhu Yuanzhang had mixed feelings in his heart. Although Zhu Tuo was a magnanimous emperor, what he did made people feel that something was wrong. He did not even listen to the imperial court's orders and actually dared to knight him.

He was not a kind monarch, but he managed well and the people lived well.

Geng Bingwen chuckled and said, "Your Highness is arrogant and scheming. With His Highness in charge, there should be no problems in the south of the Ming Dynasty."

Although Geng Bingwen was nominally Zhu Yuanzhang's personal attendant, his status far exceeded that of an ordinary attendant.

He inherited his father's position when he was young and defeated Zhang Shicheng's troops many times. He served as the commander of the Metropolitan Guard Army and the commander of the capital. Later, he followed Chang Yuchun and Xu Da to attack Datong and Shaanxi, and made many achievements.

Later he was canonized as Xinghou.

This is the power of Geng Bingwen.

"But this child is really naughty and refuses to obey the court's orders." Zhu Yuanzhang also had a headache.

"The emperor only saw the shortcomings of His Highness Eighteenth, but he didn't expect that His Highness was really good at recruiting people. He could also unearth many talents in a remote place like Lingnan."

"He is very courageous. At the age of 14, he was able to lead an army to attack the enemy's camp."

"He's very smart and has a lot of tricks up his sleeve."

"He is a kind man. Under his rule, every family of the Lingnan people has food. They would rather go hungry than have them fed and clothed."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, Lao Huai exclaimed: "Good, good, very similar to when I was young."

"Perhaps His Highness Eighteenth has stayed in Lingnan for too long, which gave him a heroic temperament."

If His Highness the Eighteenth can practice with the emperor for a period of time, he will definitely become a wise man. "

Zhu Yuanzhang fell into deep thought after hearing this.

After a while, he slowly said: "You are right, this child should be educated and educated well. In the future, this traitor will be able to fight against foreigners outside and assist the emperor inside!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said decisively: "Let's go back!"

Geng Bingwen asked in surprise: "Your Highness, aren't you patrolling everywhere?"

"We won't go. We still have many more times to go. The top priority is to return to the capital as soon as possible to spread the news throughout the capital and appease the people."

When I got home, it was drizzling in the sky.

After leaving Lingnan, the road to Beijing began to get muddy.

Zhu Yuanzhang's carriage was stepped into the mud several times, and Li Xuezhong had to get off with the coachman.

After returning to Kyoto, Zhu Yuanzhang's mood became worse.

The streets here are very narrow, with many pedestrians and vehicles, making them a bit messy.

We encountered several traffic jams in a row.

There was an unpleasant smell in the air, and some children were indifferent. They played in the filthy water and waved the dirt in their hands.

Zhu Yuanzhang had mixed feelings in his heart.

This Kyoto is incomparable to Lingnan.

"I originally thought that after unification, I would implement benevolent governance and work less, and the people would naturally become richer. But now I think too simplistically. Alas, in terms of governing the country, I am still not as good as me."

Geng Bingwen quickly comforted: "The emperor is doing things for the country, but Lingnan is poor and useless. It cannot be the same."

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent. After a while, he said: "Go and invite the emperor."

Geng Bingwen nodded.

This private visit on incognito was not a high-profile one, so only a few people would be discovered.

When Zhu Yuanzhang was on tour, Xu Da was in charge of political affairs. His status in the court was second only to Liu Bowen and Li Shanchang.

When he heard that Zhu Yuanzhang had entered the capital, a smile appeared on his face, and he immediately said to the entourage beside him: "The emperor has entered the capital. Inform Tang He and Mu Ying to follow me into the palace."

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Several dignitaries entered the court together. Geng Bingwen had already greeted them outside the hall: "Everyone, come in quickly. His Majesty the Emperor is already waiting here." Xu Da looked at Geng Bingwen and asked, "Is there any problem with going out this time?"

Geng Bingwen shook his head: "No."

The group of people walked directly inside.

On Zhu Yuanzhang's desk, dense files have piled up into a hill.

He is different from Zhu Tuo. Zhu Tuo can be lazy or lazy, but Zhu Yuanzhang is conscientious, reading every memorial carefully and putting forward his own opinions.

"Greetings to Your Majesty." All the ministers bowed.

"Without courtesy." Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly, put down the fold in his hand, and asked again: "Is there any movement in the court recently?"

Xu Da stepped forward and reported: "Recently, a test was conducted on all civil and military officials.

Among those appointed and dismissed every year, ten are considered incompetent and three are officials. "

"Furthermore, there is another drought in Jinzhong this year, which may cause displacement of disaster victims, so we must make good arrangements."

"Okay, everything is according to the rules. Punish where there is punishment, promote where there is promotion, and distribute food to those who escaped." Zhu Yuanzhang said very carefully.

"And..." Xu Da wanted to say something, but didn't say it.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "If you have anything to say, just say it."

Xu Dadao: "A turtle's back was found in Liaodong, which said that the Ming Dynasty would not have much time. Many people believed this. Later, some Yuan Dynasty survivors caused trouble and caused a rebellion."

Mu Ying hurriedly clasped her fists and said: "Your Majesty, those civilians don't know them at all and will only believe their words. This is the reason for the rebellion."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, "Yes." "Do you have any ideas?"

Xu Da replied: "The imperial court has sent troops to put down the rebellion."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said: "This year, there have been several rebellions. They are all in border areas, and they are all places where people are brave and good at fighting. If this continues, it will be a disaster once the army is in chaos."

"And every rebellion is suppressed with the power of the army. Alas, these people are not originally from the Ming Dynasty. If things go on like this, the people of the Ming Dynasty will be alienated from them."

Xu Da sighed: "Most of the people are ignorant, and the momentum in the court is also very weak, so our persuasion has no effect."

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang heard this word, he thought of the newspaper Zhu Tuo had mentioned.

"One thing, how about letting people in the court understand what the court is doing and spreading common sense about planting and treatment?"

"Huh?" Chen Feng was slightly startled.

Both Xu Da and Mu Ying looked confused.

Is this His Majesty crazy?
How could such a good thing happen in the world?
"You two don't believe me?"

The two nodded in unison.

"I do not believe!"

Xu Da and Mu Ying were both about to vomit blood.

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "But I saw something."

"What is this?" Xu Da and Mu Ying were both interested.

Zhu Yuanzhang took out a piece of paper from his arms and said: "This is the latest decree issued by the imperial court, some recent situations, as well as the planting of food, etc.

"Then distribute this document throughout the country to let the people know what the court is doing. Over time, the people will recognize my approach."

Everyone is puzzled.

How could such a piece of paper have so much power?

(End of this chapter)