Ming Dynasty: The ghost betrays the Confucian sage, my son Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 269 Zhu Xiongying is extremely talented and trained by the Emperor himself.

As the new year is approaching, Fourth Master Zhu thought over and over again and decided to return to Peiping after the Spring Festival. There was no smoke in the frontier for the time being, and Xu Da was in charge of Peiping, which made him feel relieved. And the legendary Hōzo seems to have not yet appeared in this world, so he doesn't have to rush.

On the mountain behind the academy, the cold wind cuts through the face like a knife.

Fourth Master Zhu was concentrating on practicing in the corridor, making unremitting preparations for the upcoming breakthrough. However, the next stage of the Confucian realm is far more difficult than the previous one. He must closely connect his own destiny with the national destiny of the Ming Dynasty. His personal luck alone can no longer support him to continue to make breakthroughs, even if his luck is already quite strong.

After all, when you reach the realm of Confucianism, you can basically use words to express the law, you can use the rules of heaven, you can fiddle with luck to a certain extent, and you can gather or destroy it.

Next is the sub-sage realm, which can not only follow the rules, but also form its own rules to suppress luck. Finally, there is the realm of Confucian Sage, where the power of all sentient beings can be used to cut off the rules of heaven.

The reason why Fourth Master Zhu wanted to break through so much was because it was only a few years before the fifteenth year of Hongwu. That year was the beginning of the Zhu family's misfortune. The emperor's eldest grandson and Queen Ma would pass away one after another.

Just as he was immersed in his thoughts, a clear voice broke his meditation.

"father!"

Zhu Mengyao led the chubby Zhu Xiongying over. Zhu Xiongying, who was not yet four years old, bowed respectfully to Fourth Master Zhu: "Greetings to Grandpa."

"Mengyao, why did you bring Xiongying here?" Fourth Master Zhu frowned, "It's so cold in the back mountain, be careful not to freeze him."

Fourth Master Zhu had a smile on his face, and a thought suddenly flashed through his mind. According to historical records, Zhu Xiongying, the emperor's eldest grandson, died young due to illness. If it could make his body stronger, wouldn't it be able to resist diseases? Therefore, he decided to pour a stream of true energy directly into Zhu Xiongying, which would not only strengthen his physique and resist all kinds of diseases, but also help him speed up his cultivation.

He was surprised to find that Zhu Xiongying's small body already had true energy flowing. Could it be that he had already developed true energy at this age? He couldn't help but hold Zhu Xiongying, his palm pressed against his back, and his true energy slowly flowed into his body.

"Xiong Ying is not that squeamish," Zhu Mengyao disagreed. "My mother has already started to teach him martial arts. He is now very strong."

"No! What your mother practices is magic."

"He is only three years old and he has already started practicing martial arts?" Fourth Master Zhu was very surprised.

Fourth Master Zhu pressed his palms against Zhu Xiongying's back, channeling a steady stream of infuriating energy into his body. This energy gathered in Zhu Xiongying's Dantian, gradually forming a rotating Tai Chi pattern.

Fourth Master Zhu began to look at Zhu Xiongying carefully. He was shocked when he saw it.

"Grandpa, Xiongying will definitely study hard." Zhu Xiongying saluted respectfully.

Fourth Master Zhu glared at her and said seriously. He knew that Wen'er's astonishing cultivation was all derived from demonic skills. Although it was powerful, the cultivation process was too dangerous. So, he decided to teach Zhu Xiongying himself, "Xiongying, my great-grandfather will personally teach you martial arts in the future."

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After saying that, he led Zhu Xiongying outside the house and started teaching boxing techniques.

"Of course, I taught your fourth uncle's martial arts." Fourth Master Zhu nodded affirmatively.

"Okay!" A glimmer of light flashed in Master Zhu's eyes, "From today on, Grandpa will teach you martial arts. Let's start with the killing fist."

When the zhenqi circulated in Zhu Xiongying's body for a week and passed through the acupuncture points all over his body, Fourth Master Zhu was shocked: "This kid has extraordinary bones. He is obviously a prodigy in martial arts."

"Xiongying, stand still." Fourth Master Zhu said in a deep voice, "Grandpa will directly pour you a ball of true energy. This ball of true energy will gather in your Dantian. Only through your own continuous hard work can you stand still." Only by practicing can you slowly absorb it.”

"Thank you, Grandpa, Xiongying will remember it." Zhu Xiongying nodded seriously.

"Three years old is not too young," Zhu Mengyao snorted, "Don't you always say that education should start from childhood?"

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Zhu Mengyao stood aside and rolled her eyes disapprovingly: "Dad, you only know now? My mother has noticed it a long time ago, so she taught him martial arts herself."

"Really?" Zhu Xiongying's big eyes flashed with anticipation, "Then can I be as powerful as my fourth uncle in the future?"

Dusk, Qianqing Palace.

The father and son Zhu Siye and Zhu Yuanzhang were sitting across from each other drinking. The cold wind was howling outside the window. In front of them was a hot hot pot. Paired with fine wine, it created a unique artistic conception.

"Chongba, you have indeed strengthened the imperial power by abolishing the prime minister system, but with it comes the heavy burden of government affairs." Zhu Siye said earnestly, "You are full of energy now and can manage everything day by day, but will future kings be able to do the same? , it’s hard to say.”

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted, showing his arrogance and confidence: "How can we, the descendants of the Zhu family, say we can't bear it?" "After your death, can you still manage the affairs of future generations?" Fourth Master Zhu snorted, "You Have you ever imagined how the situation in the court would evolve without the Prime Minister?"

Zhu Yuanzhang spread his hands helplessly, "Father, didn't we set up a cabinet as you said? Select a group of young talents to share the emperor's worries. Although they are of low rank, they can also govern the great ministers."

Fourth Master Zhu took a sip of wine, shook his head and said, "This will treat the symptoms but not the root cause. The problem still exists. If future generations slack off in government affairs, two situations may arise. Do you know which two situations they are?"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned in thought, and finally shook his head. Fourth Master Zhu pondered for a moment and then slowly said: "If the emperor is slack in government affairs and needs help, the one he trusts most is the eunuchs around him. Therefore, the power of eunuchs in future generations will become very great, even beyond yours." Imagine.”

"Absolutely impossible!" Zhu Yuanzhang categorically denied, "Our "Emperor Ming Ancestor Instructions" clearly stipulates that internal prison guards are not allowed to interfere in government affairs."

"By then you will be nothing more than a pile of loess. Who will care about your "Emperor Ming Ancestor Instructions"?" Zhu Siye said sarcastically, "What's more, with the development of the times, are the laws and regulations of the Qin and Tang Dynasties still applicable to this country? Today’s Ming Dynasty?”

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated to speak, but Fourth Master Zhu did not give him a chance to refute, "Don't think you can see what will happen a hundred years later. Emperors Qin, Han, Wu, Tang and Song, are they worse than you? The wheel of history is rolling forward. No one can stop it."

"What about the second situation?" Zhu Yuanzhang finally gave up arguing.

Fourth Master Zhu raised his glass again, drank it all and then said: "The second situation is the rise of the cabinet. The future chief minister of the cabinet may have greater power than the former prime minister. Chongba, You are challenging the rules of history, and these rules will eventually slap you in the face."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, feeling that the food and wine in front of him suddenly lost their flavor.

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"Can't this matter be changed?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

Fourth Master Zhu frowned.

He himself doesn't know how to change. After all, he was just a programmer before time travel. How the hell would he know this? However, he likes to read history books and remembers that the Tang Dynasty did not have powerful ministers because the Tang Dynasty was a group of ministers who restrained each other. The later Qing Dynasty also had no powerful ministers after Kangxi. This was because the Qing Dynasty promoted a large number of poor families and organized military departments. All major matters were decided by the emperor, and the royal princes of the Qing Dynasty had little power. Even if the iron hat king committed a crime, the common people in the region were also guilty. From these two aspects, the path to becoming a powerful official was blocked.

"Chongba, I can only give you an idea." Fourth Master Zhu spread his hands, "You make up your own mind about what to do in the end."

So, he told Zhu Yuanzhang all his ideas. Zhu Yuanzhang fell into deep contemplation, because these were definitely inconsistent with his original assumptions. He was also thinking about a large number of vassal kings. The Zhu family's world should be guarded by the Zhu family themselves. He did not trust outsiders.

"Haha, actually, there is another way." Fourth Master Zhu smiled, "That is, we can all live for hundreds of years. When future generations have unworthy descendants, we will hang them up and beat them."

"How can it be so easy to live for hundreds of years?" Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, "Especially for members of the royal family, who are blessed with great fortune, enjoy glory and wealth, and still think about immortality? Have you taken advantage of all the good things in the world? This is impossible , we don’t believe it.”

"Your analysis makes sense." Fourth Master Zhu smiled loudly.

Zhu Yuanzhang was a very sober emperor. He did not pursue immortality, nor was he afraid of being famous in future generations. He only did practical things.

"Actually, we don't ask for a dynasty that lasts for ten thousand years." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, "Since the Qin Dynasty, it has been difficult for a dynasty to last more than three hundred years. We can still see clearly. Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. After we die, we can't care about that. many."

"That's right, why are you thinking so much?" Fourth Master Zhu raised his glass, "Come on, let's drink."

Zhu Yuanzhang has a black streak on his head.

Dad, is it too irresponsible for someone like you to not think about future generations at all?
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"Oh, by the way, I came to you today for another important matter." Fourth Master Zhu put down the wine glass in his hand and said seriously, "Didn't we capture two Japanese people from Hu Weiyong's mansion? After a After some interrogation, I discovered an excellent opportunity."

Zhu Yuanzhang was immediately interested and asked curiously: "What opportunity?"

A deep smile appeared on the corner of Fourth Master Zhu's lips, "Japan is now in the period of division between the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and there are constant wars between the two emperors. They sent people to us because they actually wanted to learn our artillery and muskets. Manufacturing technology. This shows that they have an urgent need for these weapons.”

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately became alert, "What are you going to do?"

"It's very simple, sell it to them." A hint of cunning flashed in the eyes of Fourth Master Zhu, "We can do it like this: the imperial court will come forward and issue a decree to recognize the legitimacy of the Eastern and Southern Dynasties and conduct arms transactions with them. At the same time, my The Ming Trading Company can secretly sell weapons to the Japanese and Northern Dynasties. In this way, we can make them fight each other and intensify their civil strife."

"This is a great move!" Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed. "This will not only solve the problem of Japanese pirates, but also further escalate the civil strife in Japan, and we can also profit from it."

After saying that, the father and son looked at each other, smiled, and drank from their glasses. Then they began to discuss every step of the plan in detail.

(End of this chapter)