Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 188 Invite the next victim

Chapter 188: Invite the next victim

To be honest, although Lao Zhu was a little surprised at Hu Weiyong's rejection at first, he was not that surprised after he realized it.

After all, Hu Weiyong had actually rejected many things before this.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang is still a little suspicious of Hu Weiyong's behavior of frequently rejecting various "good intentions".

But at least, compared to others who think about climbing up every day.

Undoubtedly, Mr. Hu's actions made people feel more reassured.

However, the Hongwu Ceremony that Hu Weiyong just mentioned is somewhat confusing.

"Wei Yong, you just said that thing, that Hongwu Ceremony, why do we think it is just a thing that wastes people and money?"

Zhu Yuanzhang did not hide it, but directly expressed his views.

It is naturally impossible for Mr. Hu to let Zhu Yuanzhang have such thoughts.

After all, he still wants to use this position to push out the position of prime minister.

"Your Majesty, it is not an exaggeration to think so."

"After all, this thing can't produce money or food, but it costs a lot of money."

"But in fact, the real role of this Hongwu Ceremony lies in the inheritance of the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned: "The inheritance of the Ming Dynasty?"

Hu Weiyong nodded naturally.

"Yes, it is the inheritance of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Your Majesty, you should know that our Han Dynasty actually lost many inheritances due to the violence!"

"Whether it's literary treasures such as poems, songs, classics and historical collections, or farmers' methods of fertilizing fields, Mohist's waterwheels and columbians, and military strategists' methods of fighting in battle..."

"The inheritance that my Han family has accumulated over thousands of years has actually been interrupted during the more than a hundred years of turmoil in the Yuan Dynasty."

"There are even many inheritances that are actually in danger now."

"After all, ordinary scholars actually look down on those farmers and Mohists, thinking that they have strange skills and evil ways."

"But in fact, it is these tricks that increase food production;"

“It is these amazing skills that make farming more convenient for farmers!”

"And these things, others don't care about, only the royal family cares about them!"

"Because only the royal family and farmers will think about producing a few more bushels of grain every year. Others don't care!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Weiyong with a serious expression and asked in a harsh voice.

"Don't they care about the county magistrates and prefects in those places?"

"We remember that we told you that if the local area increases production, it will be a great political achievement!"

Hu Weiyong waved his hand calmly.

"Your Majesty, don't you know the virtues of your ministers?"

"Of course, if you do it well, you will have political achievements, but what if you don't do it well?"

"One more thing, let's not talk about the risk of failure when using these technologies. If we just talk about the investment, who will pay for it?"

"Also, this farmer's technology doesn't just happen with a wave of your hand. It also takes time."

"Then what if someone gets transferred halfway through your hard work?"

"If you do too much, you will make a mistake. If you don't do anything, it will be good. As an official, who doesn't understand these eight words?"

Zhu Yuanzhang took a breath of sadness upon hearing this.

He is neither stupid nor naive!

He knew that what Hu Weiyong just said was the truest form of officialdom.

There is no such thing as dying for the country! It's all just calculations.

If there are benefits, do it; if there are risks, then shrink...

This is the truest appearance of officials.

However, the more this happens, the more Mr. Hu’s "sincere heart" appears!

"Only through mediocrity and insolence can you recognize a good minister!"

"However, we still want to know, what do you think?"

"Why do you do this even if you don't want the position of prime minister?"

Hu Weiyong knew that this was actually his last hurdle.

This is the so-called "heart-to-heart" link.

Regardless of whether the two parties are really sincere, at least this reserved link is reserved for both parties to talk about "deep" things.

After Hu Weiyong pondered for a moment, he smiled slightly.

"Your Majesty, I am no longer the young man I was twenty years ago."

"Today's minister has everything he should have in terms of status, reputation, and status."

"Even though the seven emotions and six desires are still there, and I still like food and beauties, I have lost a lot of energy compared to twenty years ago."

"Now that Xiao Yue'er is about to become the Crown Princess, I am completely tied to the royal family."

"Even if it's for my niece, I can only do my best to help Ming Dynasty prosper!"

"However, I don't want to be too tired and have too much power, so I simply chose such an idle position that no one else can do."

"In this way, I will not only help His Majesty and your old Zhu family, but also not burden myself too much. By the way, I can also do some small business!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he asked with a smile.

"Oh, Weiyong also plans to start some small industry?"

"I wonder if we can ask around?"

In fact, Hu Weiyong did not intend to hide it, or in other words, his so-called new career was also thrown out to divert Lao Zhu's attention.

"There is nothing that cannot be said. I plan to start a newspaper, and I will ask Your Majesty to mention it later!"

"Just call it Daming Weekly!"

"The function of this thing is similar to that of our imperial newspaper. It spreads the imperial policies and major events."

"It's just that the court's newspapers are read by officials, and they are too serious."

"But Chen's Ming Dynasty Weekly is different. It is written in plain language and explains the policies of the court in words that ordinary people can understand."

"At that time, as long as there is such a newspaper, a scholar who has studied in a private school for several years and knows how to read will be able to clearly explain Ming Dynasty's policies."

"As long as the people understand it, they will naturally know that the exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes fabricated by their county are actually all nonsense."

"Not to mention that there will be some other information on it. If you are a smart person, you can get other information from it and make a fortune!"

"Your Majesty, what do you think of this idea?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was really surprised when he heard this.

Not to mention other things, just these effects mentioned at the moment are worthy of Zhu Yuanzhang not only writing the inscription, but also encouraging Hu Weiyong to do it vigorously.

Nothing else, just to let the common people know what good policies the emperor has promulgated and prevent the local tyrants and evil gentry from fooling these people, it is worth it.

In the end, Zhu Yuanzhang finally agreed to Hu Weiyong's application and let him win the Hanlin Academy editorship.

What he did was actually compiling the Hongwu Canon and the Ming Dynasty Weekly!

At the same time, it seems that the position of prime minister can only be chosen by someone else.

At this point, Mr. Hu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Great, here comes the next victim!

Later, Zhu Yuanzhang invited Mr. Hu to stay for lunch. The palace harvested a lot of potatoes, which was just in time for a potato feast.

(End of this chapter)