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

Chapter 43 Huaixi nobles were shocked: Can this person move?

It is already early summer, and the banks of the Qinhuai River are covered with weeping willows and lush greenery.

The breeze blew across the water, sparkling, and the boats on the river came and went, creating ripples.

It’s a good time to chat with friends over a cup of tea or enjoy flowers.

Fourth Master Zhu took Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di to the riverside. They planned to rent a boat and follow the example of the literati and enjoy the fun of swimming on the river.

"Fourth Master, Fourth Master, I'm afraid the affairs of the Governor's Mansion cannot be delayed for too long. We have to go back later." Zhu Yuanzhang said.

He hadn't left the palace for a long time, and he missed Fourth Master Zhu very much, but he didn't want to neglect government affairs. He still had a bunch of memorials waiting to be reviewed.

"Eight Lang, you are the only one who is busy? You are busy during the day, busy at night, busy every day. You are the busiest in the world. Are you busier than the emperor?" Fourth Master Zhu was annoyed, "Today I will focus on traveling around the lake and going to Te Niang's Governor's Mansion."

"That's right, Uncle Zhu, you also have to rest. You have to work hard every day. If you work hard to death, what should you do?" Zhu Di curled his lips.

Zhu Yuanzhang slapped him on the back of the head.

This guy is getting older and younger, and his attitude is getting more and more reckless. How can he look like a prince?
"Let's go have a cup of tea first and then get on the boat." Fourth Master Zhu pointed to the tea shed by the river.

The three of them walked in and looked for an empty seat among the bustling crowd.

Although this teahouse is small, it is packed with people, probably all waiting to board the boat.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes inadvertently fell on a scholar at the next table who was writing brushes and ink. I saw that the scholar looked calm and composed, as if he had divine help when writing.

Behind him hangs a row of written calligraphy, apparently selling his calligraphy treasures.

"Good calligraphy!" Zhu Yuanzhang praised it.

"Excuse me." The scholar raised his head and smiled.

"Excuse me, sir, what is your surname? What do you do for a living?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

Fourth Master Zhu on the side rolled his eyes, how could he ask so directly, check the household registration?

He didn't know that Zhu Yuanzhang liked folk talents and was thirsty for talents.

"Han Yike, a junior, teaches." The scholar put down the pen in his hand.

When Fourth Master Zhu heard this name, he was stunned.

Kuai Kou Yushi Han Yike?
……

Fourth Master Zhu was familiar with "History of the Ming Dynasty" in his previous life and remembered such a person.

Han Yike, the imperial censor of Kuaiguo, was a minister who dared to directly attack Zhu Yuanzhang. He even attacked Zhu Yuanzhang several times and was imprisoned and demoted, but he did not die.

Being able to fight Zhu Yuanzhang in the Hongwu Dynasty and still survive is a miracle.

"Where is your hometown?" Zhu Yuanzhang continued to ask.

"Chongqing." Han Yike smiled.

"Make a couplet?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile. He wanted to test the scholar in front of him.

"Please come out." Han Yike also became interested and felt that the middle-aged man in front of him had an extraordinary bearing.

"Thousands of miles are the most important thing, and Chongqing Mansion is full of mountains and rivers." Zhu Yuanzhang said.

"One person is great, a great country, a great king." Han Yike blurted out.

This unintentional flattery really hit the right person.

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang felt very happy and asked with a smile: "Mr. Han, in your opinion, can the current emperor be called a wise king?"

This question is extremely sensitive, and ordinary people avoid it, let alone answer it.

However, after Han Yike thought for a while, he gave his own evaluation: "It should be pretty good. As the founding emperor, he was diligent in government affairs, came from a peasant family, and was well aware of the sufferings of the people. He severely punished corrupt officials, which was definitely not a child's play. He is a sensible person.”

Snapped!
Fourth Master Zhu put down his teacup suddenly and glared: "Do you really dare to ask and answer questions? Are you afraid that the Jinyi Guards will listen to you? I'll catch you and behead you."

"You are Master Zhu Fourth, the leader of the Beggar Clan. You dare to be tough on the officers and soldiers, but are you afraid of beheading?" Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes.

When Han Yike heard this name, he suddenly turned his head to look at Master Zhu and exclaimed: "Are you Master Zhu? The Yangtze River is rolling eastward, and the waves are sweeping away the heroes. Did you compose that poem?"

"I made it out of my own feelings. I did it casually." Fourth Master Zhu waved his hand. "Can I become your teacher, young student?" Han Yike stood up and bowed respectfully.

……

Fourth Master Zhu never expected that the words he casually said in order to scare those dandy boys would be widely circulated among the people, and even attract an enthusiastic little fan.

"I don't accept disciples." Fourth Master Zhu shook his head without hesitation.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang took a fancy to this young man named Han Yike and felt that he was quite talented, so he quickly persuaded him: "Fourth Master, you think this young man has great potential, why not accept him as a disciple?"

"The qualifications are too poor and not qualified." Fourth Master Zhu waved his hand.

Han Yike was greatly embarrassed when he heard this, and his face turned red with shame.

Fourth Master Zhu looked up and down and spread his hands: "But, I am planning to establish an academy. You can come to the academy to study by then."

Han Yike was overjoyed: "Thank you, Fourth Master, for your support. Xiaosheng will definitely go."

Fourth Master Zhu nodded slowly, looking like a great scholar.

Of course he wants to accept disciples, but in the long run, direct disciples must accept those with extraordinary talents.

But opening an academy and recruiting thousands of disciples is not a big deal.

When the time comes, he gathers the wool of his disciples to help him practice.

"Look, it's such a big boat."

"so beautiful."

At this moment, the crowd on the riverside all turned their eyes to the river.

I saw a huge painting boat floating slowly in the middle of the river, like a small floating palace, brilliant and elegant.

The sun shines on the golden decoration of the boat, reflecting dazzling light.

"What is that?" Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.

"The safest place to have fun." Han Yike said coldly, "As soon as there is any disturbance, wouldn't it be safest to leave as soon as the boat sails?"

"Who is having fun up there?" Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was cold.

"Of course it's an official." Han Yike snorted.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were like daggers, and he hated the extravagance of officials the most.

……

At this moment, on the boat.

The music of the piano is melodious and the dancers dance.

All the nobles from Huaixi gathered together to drink and have fun.

Li Shanchang, who was sitting on the main seat, frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "It is better not to avoid such occasions in the future. Your Majesty advocates frugality. If the Jin Yiwei finds out, it will cause trouble."

"Don't worry, Prime Minister, this is the ship of a businessman friend, we can't be found." Lu Zhongheng said with a smile.

"Besides, what's wrong with enjoying the world we worked so hard to create?" Tang Shengzong snorted.

"Okay, let's not talk about this." Li Shanchang waved his hand, "Let's get down to business, how to deal with Fourth Master Zhu?"

"My Jin Yiwei friend said that the Jin Yiwei commander Mao Xiang specially sent a team of Jin Yiwei to protect Master Zhu." Lan Yu was confused, "I don't understand this."

"So it seems that this person is still unable to move?" Lu Zhongheng was shocked.

"Why do the Jin Yiwei protect a Beggar Clan leader?" Tang Shengzong snorted coldly, "Then what does Mao Xiang mean? After becoming the commander of the Jin Yiwei, you don't take us seriously? Instead of helping us, help an outsider?"

"Something's wrong!" Li Shanchang's eyes were sharp, "Isn't this Fourth Master Zhu a Jin Yiwei?"

Everyone gasped.

It is not impossible that Jinyiwei spies have penetrated all walks of life in the capital.

Otherwise, why would Jin Yiwei protect him?
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