Daming, originally wanted to destroy it, but the system came

Chapter 345 Luo Guanzhong is still alive?

With the removal of Cai Xuan, the prefect of Suzhou Prefecture, it stands to reason that the matter in Suzhou is over and it is time to continue on the road to Hangzhou.

But Zhu Min was not in a hurry. First, he had to arrange a team of trustworthy people to send the stolen money worth tens of millions of taels to the national treasury.

Zhu Chu's original plan was to let Li Jinglong go.

No matter how stupid Li Jinglong is, at least he can be trusted, and I don't dare to do stupid things if I believe him.

It's a pity that Li Jinglong shook his head like a rattle when he heard this.

"I'm not going. Uncle Huang asked me to come out with you to practice with Uncle Eighteen. I haven't even learned the basics of you, and you want to drive me back? I won't go. Whoever you love will go," Li Jinglong said plausibly.

Zhu Chu is so angry and funny, why are you acting like a fool by coming to my place?

But he also saw that Li Jinglong was actually very smart.

After all, his background is there. Although he was a playboy before, it is not easy to be liked by Zhu Yuanzhang.

If he was really just an ordinary dude, would Lao Zhu still care about him?

His nephew Zhu Wenzheng was under house arrest until his death, let alone his nephew's son.

At the same time, Zhu Ming could also guess that Zhu Yuanzhang was arranging a team for himself.

From the older generation such as Duke Tang and Xu, to the mainstays Feng Sheng and Duke Fu Youde, to the younger generation Li Jinglong, I am afraid that all the existing Dukes are on his side.

The title of Duke of E, Chang Yuchun, was passed to Duke of Zheng, Chang Mao, but Chang Mao was dead.

In addition, Deng Yu's title of Duke of Wei was passed to Deng Zhen, the eldest son of a concubine, who was the Duke of Shen. However, he was later implicated by Li Shanchang and was killed.

As a result, the Deng family lost their title, and it was not until the 11th year of Jiajing that the descendant Deng Jikun was granted the title of Marquis of Dingyuan before he returned to the aristocratic circle.

Not to mention Li Shanchang.

As for the Duke of Ying, Feng Guoyong, who was the elder brother of Duke Feng Sheng of the Song Dynasty, because he died young and died too early, the Duke also pursued the title after his death, so he did not pass it on to his son Feng Cheng.

Feng Cheng had served under Mu Ying before and fought in the decisive battle of the Battle of Dingbian. As the left commander of the right army at the time, he led the musketry team and used the powerful firearms of the Ming army to repel Sirunfa's war elephant. Array.

Moreover, Feng Guoyong's daughter was Mu Ying's original wife, who was also Mu Chun's biological mother.

So Feng Cheng is still Muchun's uncle.

This Feng Cheng can be regarded as a brave and skilled general. Zhu Yuanzhang originally planned to call him into the capital. Historically, Feng Cheng was Zhu Chu's younger brother and the father-in-law of King Zhu Song of Han.

But for some reasons, Feng Cheng is still under Muchun tent in Yunnan.

No further details will be given here.

In addition to Hu Dahai, the Duke of Yue who is rarely remembered, there is also Lan Yu, the Duke of Liang who has been killed.

Unknowingly, Zhu Chu already controlled half of the country in the DPRK.

So when facing the stupid Li Jinglong, Zhu Zhen had to endure the headache for the time being.

But he would not let Wang Fu escort him. Wang Fu was the person he trusted the most and the deputy who cooperated best. If he left, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Zhu Xi would lose his arm.

So Zhu Chu had to let Peng Yue do the hard work.

After all, the matter is not small, and unlike Liyang County, which is directly affiliated to the capital Yingtian Mansion, the trip is not short. Zhu Ming explained to Peng Yue: "After sending the money on this trip, you can go directly to Hangzhou. If we are no longer in Hangzhou , then go to Ningbo or Taizhou to pursue it.”

"General, take your orders," Peng Yue cupped his fists and accepted the military order.

But before leaving, he also mentioned one thing: "Your Highness, after my secret observation over the past few days, after Cai Xuan's death, there was no difference between the officers and commanders in the camp. I'm afraid they have nothing to do with Cai Xuan."

Zhu Xi nodded to show that he understood.

Zhu Chu had already made adequate preparations when he let the army enter the camp in the city. In the event of a full-scale conflict with the Gu family, he could control the barracks immediately, quickly control the city defense, and fully control the Gu family.

But it is no longer needed now, and he also specially asked Peng Yue to observe secretly in the army to prove that the troops in Suzhou City have nothing to do with Cai Xuan.

Don't underestimate Zhu Chu's arrangements. In fact, the biggest threat to him is that he is afraid that Cai Xuan will collude with the military camp. If the boat accidentally capsizes in the gutter here, even if Zhu Chu's strong personal force is not enough Maybe he died before he left the army, which would be a great disgrace.

Zhu Zhen knows one thing very well, that is, the truth is the big fist, which is also called political power coming from the barrel of a gun.

So the first time he entered the city, he quietly controlled the defense of Suzhou City.

It was only then that the realm was completely lifted.

Moreover, sending Pengyue is more reassuring. Even if Niu Sheng is a little clever, he is afraid that something will go wrong on the road.

If that bold gangster comes up with a big case of "birthday card", will Zhu Zhen want to imitate the green-faced beast Yang Zhi and sell knives?

"No, he sold knives before the birthday card. After the birthday card, he went directly to Liangshan and became a bandit," Zhu Ming muttered.

Because Water Margin is a fictional novel, not history, so even if Zhu Ming had some extra knowledge, he still wouldn’t know all the details of Water Margin.

"What are you mumbling about?" Tang Xin happened to pass by and asked curiously.

Zhu Ming said casually: "It's just a story from Water Margin."

"Water Margin?" Tang Xin's eyes suddenly lit up. During this time, she had already finished listening to The Legend of White Snake, and she became interested in these story books.

Especially this Water Margin.

"I have heard that this is a story written by a Mr. Shi Naian and compiled by Mr. Luo Guanzhong. It is said that Luo Guanzhong is in Hangzhou and is about to compile a storybook with the theme of the Three Kingdoms called The Romance of the Three Kingdoms," Tang Xin was very excited.

In fact, it should be called the Popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms, or the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

"Wait a minute, you said Luo Guanzhong is still alive?" Zhu Ming was stunned.

Who doesn’t know that the Romance of the Three Kingdoms was compiled by Luo Guanzhong among the four famous works? Although it is based on Chen Shou’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it is enough to show Luo Guanzhong’s literary talent.

Moreover, Luo Guanzhong and Shi Naian, the one who wrote Water Margin, also have a very mysterious relationship.

Because Shi Naian's historical records are almost difficult to verify, that is, it is difficult to verify whether this person really existed. Moreover, Shi Naian's name, on the other hand, sounds very similar to the pronunciation of "I am".

Since there have been joint signatures between Shi Naian and Luo Guanzhong, wouldn't it mean 'I am Luo Guanzhong' when they are combined?

So some people speculate that because Luo Guanzhong once followed Zhang Shicheng, and even Kang Maocai, the army sent by Zhu Yuanzhang to attack Zhang Shicheng, was defeated by Luo Guanzhong's advice to Zhang Shicheng.

Afterwards, Luo Guanzhong was afraid of being liquidated, so he changed his name to Shi Naian.

Because the writing styles of the two are so similar, and the Water Margin was written by Shi Naian, but was mostly edited by Luo Guanzhong in the later period.

Including the few extant copies of Water Margin from the Wanli period, there are signatures similar to "written by Shi Naian, compiled by Luo Guanzhong".

That's why we have the assumption that Shi Naian is actually Luo Guanzhong.

Of course, some people think that the two have a master-disciple relationship.

All in all, it seems that Luo Guanzhong is still alive? And just hiding in Hangzhou and concentrating on studying books?

interesting.

Zhu Ming suddenly found it interesting, so he called Gu Wen and asked him, "Do you know Luo Guanzhong?"

Gu Wen said with a wry smile: "I know a thing or two, I know a thing or two."

No wonder he was so embarrassed.

Because in Luo Guanzhong's Romance of the Three Kingdoms, everyone knows that he admires Shu Han and despises Soochow.

Cao Wei was at least a hero, but what about Soochow?

At that time, Shu and Wu were allies, and facing the powerful Cao Wei, Shu was at war with Wei. You, Soochow, betrayed your trust and stabbed your ally in the back?

Even many people don’t know what it means for Lu Meng to cross the river in white.

Because the world was in chaos at that time, all the heroes were fighting together, and wars were going on everywhere.

Therefore, there is an unwritten rule, that is, Baiyi is a businessman and will not threaten the forces of all parties.

It is equivalent to saying that Lu Meng crossed the river in white clothes, which is a deception, which makes people difficult to guard against.

Especially after Guan Yu's death, the three-legged confrontation was broken. Whether it was Shuhan or Soochow, the situation took a turn for the worse, which made people feel even more ironic.

However, the sphere of influence of Soochow during the Three Kingdoms period is today's Jiangnan.

Moreover, Gu Wen's ancestor Gu Yong was Sun Quan's prime minister at the time.

Gu Wen smiled awkwardly and cursed in his mind, did Luo Guanzhong really want to publish the Romance of the Three Kingdoms?

Are you slapping our Jiangdong elders in the face?

"Okay, it's already April, we can't continue to delay like this. All the corrupt officials who should be investigated have been investigated and dealt with, and then we will wait for the court to send new officials. The people have also been appeased, and things here should be done. It’s all done.”

"It's time to continue heading south. Why don't we go visit Mr. Luo Guanzhong?" Zhu Ming raised his eyebrows, suddenly becoming interested in Luo Guanzhong.

After all, he is the author of one of the Four Great Classics, and there is probably one and a half works related to him.

It's a pity that Wu Cheng'en was born in the Jiajing period, otherwise we could just watch him write Journey to the West and rush to write more by the way.

In the blink of an eye, it was already the third day of April in the twenty-seventh year of Hongwu. The spring breeze was blowing in the willows. It was the season of spring flowers and the willow trees outside were sprouting.

Zhu Xinxin said it was so fast, time seemed to be flowing, and it passed in a blink of an eye.

Suzhou is also like a paradise, which makes people linger and forget to leave. Time will fly by in the blink of an eye.

And on this day, it’s time to set off.

Since he had such a plan, Zhu Zhen naturally did not want to delay.

So he said hello to Tang Xin: "Go and tell my sister, get ready, and set off for Hangzhou. By the way, what is she doing?"

"Her? She's meditating," Tang Xin pouted.

Zhu Ming blinked and asked Tang Xin: "Then why don't you practice?"

Zhu Zhen has never slacked off when it comes to cultivation, but even though he has now entered the second level, he can already absorb spiritual energy from heaven and earth, which greatly speeds up his cultivation.

However, there is still a huge gap between reaching the third level, and I am afraid that I will not be able to break through it within this year at least.

Xu Miaojin has also reached the bottleneck stage in her cultivation. She feels that she may break through at any time, but she cannot break through. She always feels that there is still something missing.

Xu Miaojin knew it well. In the past, she had been practicing dual cultivation with Zhu Zhen, relying on Zhu Zhen's help to coordinate yin and yang to speed up the progress. That kind of speed of getting twice the result with half the effort is too fast.

In fact, this kind of snail-like progress is normal now.

Unfortunately, Tang Xin has been following them recently, and the two of them were too embarrassed to practice dual cultivation, so they fell behind.

Tang Xin also started to practice Buddhism recently, and Zhu Zhen personally taught her the formula.

Tang Xin couldn't escape.

It's just that Tang Xin is more difficult to get started than Xu Miaojin. Now he hasn't even gathered the first ray of true energy. He can't help but look at Zhu Chu faintly, wanting to say that he is partial. However, thinking that it is dual cultivation or something, naturally he does not dare to ask Zhu Chu to help. she.

are you crazy?

Gu Wen didn't know what the so-called cultivation was, and he couldn't help but worry in his heart, isn't this wise and mighty His Highness also a lunatic who wants to live forever? No wonder he held the First Emperor in high esteem and co-authored...

"Since His Highness is ready to set off, I would like to ask Rong Weichen to make some preparations," Gu Wen said, cupping his fists.

Because Gu Wen was a subordinate official in Prince Zhu's palace, he could be regarded as a minister of Zhu's, so he called himself a minor minister instead of a subordinate official.

"Xiaguan" refers to the title of superiors and subordinates, who are officials in the same dynasty.

And Weichen is already the title of the minister and the lord.

Zhu Ming nodded and was about to agree when he suddenly thought of something and said, "By the way, you have a son, right?"

Gu Wen agreed: "Yes, the dog Gu Lin is three years old this year."

In fact, this Gu Lin is not a simple person. He is known as Dongqiao layman. Historically, he has served as magistrate of Guangping County, Kaifeng Magistrate, Quanzhou Magistrate, Taizhou Magistrate, and Zhejiang Chief Envoy. During this period, he also participated in pacifying the Liu Liu and Liu Qi uprisings. It can be said that the political achievements are remarkable.

Moreover, Gu Lin was a rare talent. He was famous for his poetry at that time. Together with Liu Yuanrui and Xu Zhenqing, he was called the Three Talents of Jiangdong. He was also called the Four Great Masters of Jinling with Chen Yi, Wang Wei, and Zhu Yingdeng. He was also one of the Ten Talents of Hongzhi.

It stands to reason that Gu Lin's great-great-grandfather Gu Tongcai was from the Hongwu period.

However, as Zhu Zhen's influence on the entire history has become greater and greater, many things have been quietly distorted and changed dramatically.

For example, Gu Lin originally belonged to the Jiajing period.

But if Zhu Chu ascends the throne, even the Yongle reign name will no longer exist. How can there be Jiajing?

In fact, from the perspective of historical distortions, including the early birth of Sanniangzi and Ada Khan, they all prove something.

It's just that Zhu Zhen is not familiar with "history of later generations", so he doesn't know who Gu Lin is.

Including Gu Wen in front of him, he is not only Gu Lin's father, Gu Wen's courtesy name is Tingxiu, his nickname is Yuyi, and he is also respectfully called Mr. Yuyi by the people.

This stupidity refers to the stupidity of great wisdom, not ignorance.

Historically, Gu Wen was awarded the title of Chengdelang and the head of the Nanjing Ministry of Officials, and was awarded the title of Zhishan Dafu and the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment in Nanjing.

Being the head of the Ministry of Personnel and the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment are not simple matters. The officials of the Six Ministries can be said to be important ministers in the court. Although they are not senior ministers, they are not bad.

Including Zhu Zhen, it was only after some testing that he came up with the idea. It was a long history of forcibly conquering him and making him his own.

It is obvious that Gu Wen is still very capable and capable, and he is more than enough to make a plan.

Zhu Chu didn't know what Liu Ji and Liu Bowen were capable of, and he didn't know how Gu Wen compared to Liu Bowen.

The problem is, Zhu Zhen doesn't have the ability to find Liu Bowen. Isn't it possible to dig out the coffin board of Lao Liu?

In his current situation, surrounded by a group of warriors, there is no civil servant who can give him advice.

Therefore, the importance of the Gu family to Zhu Chu is self-evident.

Hearing Gu Wen's words, Zhu Zhen reminded: "Don't bring the whole family with you this time. It's best not to bring anyone with you, just bring something that's needed. For example, a change of clothes, and some Gold and silver can be used for expenses. After all, your Gu family has a big business, so bringing some money is better than anything else."

Gu Wenna looked at Zhu Zhen, Lord, are you embarrassed? Do you want me to bring the expenses?

When you are the master, you don’t care about food or housing?

Zhu Zhen smiled and patted Gu Wen's arm and said, "This is a chaotic war, so don't scare the children. And my Gu Changshi, you will be useful soon."

Gu Wen was stunned. Now that there is peace in the world, where is the war and chaos?

Suddenly Gu Wen was shocked and stared at the lord in front of him in stunned silence.

He finally remembered how his lord became famous all over the world.

Peace at home? Who told you that.

Although the Ming Dynasty has been settled, the country has been pacified.

But what about abroad?

Is this going to be another war?

Gu Wen was shocked and excited.

As Zhu Chu said, there must be a place for him to be useful.

Not to mention that Gu Wen went to get ready excitedly.

Zhu Ming also walked outside with Tang Xin and came to Xu Miaojin's house.

"Sister, stop practicing, it's time to get ready to go," Zhu Chu greeted.

Soon, Xu Miaojin opened the door and walked out. Then she glanced at Zhu Xi and then looked at Tang Xin.

It was all because of Tang Xin's presence that the three of them could only sleep in separate rooms. And many times, Tang Xin and her were separated by a room in the west wing, while Zhu Xi lived in the east wing by himself.

If there was any movement on her side, Tang Xin could clearly hear it, which made her dare not make any move.

But since Zhu Chu's breakthrough on the grassland, she has fallen too far behind. She really can't do it. Every time she practices, she gets Zhu Chu's care unilaterally. Doesn't she become a drag?

And once you enter the second level and reach the level of absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, you can also release your true energy. Not to mention, the power of your true energy is greatly improved, and you can even achieve the level of light kung fu in martial arts novels.

Not to mention leaving no trace in the snow, he can also fly on grass.

Or even cross the river with a reed?

So Xu Miaojin looked at Tang Xin with some resentment.

Tang Xin pouted: "You can't blame me if you can't break through."

Xu Miaojin bit her lip and muttered: "Sooner or later, I will let my brother take you down. Then you will know why I look at you like this."

Tang Xin blushed: "Xu Miaojin is going to die, where is your ladylike reserve?"

Zhu Ming just watched the two women laughing and laughing, and he was very happy to see their deep love as sisters.

After all, what the harem fears most is a fire in the backyard. Who can bear it if there are palace fights in the backyard all day long?

After the two women had enough trouble, Zhu Zhen asked them to pack their things.

He had nothing to pack himself, his things were all in Xu Miaojin's box. After all, she was his wife, so it was her duty to help him pack them.

So Zhu Zhen sat in the yard drinking tea like an uncle until they were ready. At the same time, Wang Fu also went to the military camp to inform the army, and then the army was ready to continue on the road.

When they learned that Zhu Xi was leaving, the people in the city spontaneously came out to see him off.

Zhu Min not only killed corrupt officials, but also deducted all taxes for them for a whole year. This was a practical benefit that won people's hearts.

The kind and honest people were not stingy at this time and sent their sincere blessings.

However, what Zhu Zhen is more concerned about is the resources this month brought by the increase of one million people as the system puts Suzhou Prefecture into its own territory.

On the third day of April in the twenty-seventh year of Hongwu, Zhu Zhen obtained 9.25 million resources, and the total resources reached 125.25 million.

It deserves to be called Suzhou Prefecture, and it deserves to be called Jiangnan. Suzhou Prefecture alone has an increase of one million people.

The total population before Zhu Chu, including Liyang County, was only 8.25 million.

Now you know why he went to great lengths to win people's hearts, right? In addition to winning the hearts and minds of the people, the most important thing is of course the resources brought by the population. This is his biggest trump card and confidence.

As long as resources continue to flow, the system can play its maximum role.

The system is his biggest golden finger.

Don't say that he is shameless, after all, this is the welfare of time travellers.

"Oh? It's raining," Zhu Zhen suddenly raised his head. Just when they left Suzhou City, the first spring rain of the year unexpectedly ushered in.

The drizzle is sparse, not heavy, not cold, but very comfortable and pleasant.

"The spring breeze carries the spring wine far away. What a profound meaning. The spring rain generates spring water, and it returns to nowhere. The spring clouds cover the spring mountains, and the extremely dim eyes are so dark. The lonely boat wades on the beach, leisurely toiling my heart. Someday outside Meiguan, the flying giant spreads far away. Sound. Three or two words of peace, to comfort this lonely neck."

Zhu Chu suddenly recited a poem, with the corners of his mouth raised slightly. He was just copying poems. Who couldn't do this?

It's a pity that Xu Miaojin and Tang Xin are both very smart and proficient in poetry, lyrics and songs.

The two women looked at each other and burst into laughter. Upon hearing this, they knew it was not Zhu Zhen's fault because the artistic conception was completely different.

This poem is a farewell poem by Huo Yuxia, a poet from the Ming Dynasty. It talks about bidding farewell to a friend, and is full of sincere worries and blessings.

How can anyone say goodbye by himself? If Gu Wen had stayed in Suzhou City and watched them leave, he could have written a poem like this.

Gu Wen also looked at Zhu Ming speechlessly, "My lord, please show some respect, others have already seen through it."

Zhu Chu also blushed for a rare occasion, and felt strange in his heart, why can other time-travelers copy a poem casually and shock the world?

Poetry is about artistic conception. Every word in each poem has its own uniqueness. If you don't reach that state, others will wonder how you did it.

It's like Tang Bohu's Peach Blossom Temple. It doesn't say, 'Others laugh at me because I'm too crazy, but when I laugh at others, they can't see through it.' There are no tombs of heroes from the Five Tombs, and there are no flowers or wine to cultivate the fields. 'You can easily shock others.

You have to have the experience of Tang Bohu before you can say, 'Others laugh at me for being crazy, but I laugh at others because they can't see through it.'

For example, Zhu Ming, not to mention smooth sailing, there are no twists and turns. His words like this are really baffling.

Zhu Chu himself laughed in the end, forget it, he is not the material anyway. What he cares about is his family and the world, and the governance of the country. As for those poems, songs, and other things, let those poor scholars play with them. .

Anyway, he only needs to be able to discern people. He doesn't need to know everything. For example, it would be enough to find a few more advisers like Gu Wen.

So I have to say that I really have to pay a visit to Luo Guanzhong.

That was someone who lived in the same era as Liu Bowen, although he had been loyal to Zhang Shicheng.

But it doesn’t matter, Lao Zhu doesn’t want it, I’ll give it a try.

(End of this chapter)