Spoiling History: Starting from the Three Kingdoms

For Zhu Yuanzhang, his mentality was a little complicated at the first time.

His brother died of illness and his ambitions were not fulfilled. How regretful is it? He could even say that he was murdered.

Liu Ji was murdered and died, but he said that he died a good death. How ironic is that? Later generations seem to have many prejudices against Hongwu.

Among the twenty-four generals of Huaixi, if we really say that someone can be entrusted with his life, Xu Da is the first choice for Zhu Yuanzhang.

Even if we take a step back, the Hu Yuan has not been wiped out yet, so how can he cut off his own arm?

Such a trivial rumor was actually recorded seriously in the book, and judging from the statement of this later generation, there are still many people who believe it. In connection with the later generations saying that even if Liu Ji was really poisoned, he died a good death, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately thought of:

What happened in the second half of the Hongwu years? How could the Ming literati after Hongwu believe such a trivial rumor?

And this question seems to have been answered by the last sentence:

The younger generation just said that Li Shanchang lived to 77, but now it seems that he was convicted and executed at the age of 77.

But the storm caused by this short sentence is obviously not that simple.

When later generations talk about the meritorious officials of the Ming Dynasty, they must mention the great rewards in the third year of Hongwu. For everyone in the Huagai Hall, the events of the third year of Hongwu have only been ten years, and such major events can still be said to be vivid.

The most expensive reward among the six dukes is undoubtedly, and when the six dukes are ranked, Li Shanchang even surpassed the great general Xu Da who returned triumphantly at that time, and was listed as the first of the six dukes and the first of the meritorious officials.

Therefore, the first thought that popped up in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind after he recovered a little was:

How could we kill Li Shanchang?

Then came the second question:

What crime did Li Shanchang commit that we killed?

There are many answers to this question for him to guess, but there is one thread that Zhu Yuanzhang remembered.

The later generations had mentioned the iron certificate of immunity from death, and even specifically mentioned the leniency of Li Shanchang's iron certificate. Combined with the iron list, the emperor had a vague guess in his heart.

From Zhu Biao's perspective, he could clearly see the changes in his father's expression, from sighing at the beginning, to thinking about it later, and then turning to the Grand Censor with a faint look of anger and asking:

"Did the Duke of Korea teach us?"

Zhu Biao turned his head, but was a little surprised for a while.

Li Shanchang was certainly not unfamiliar to him. His father had mentioned more than once that he had relied on this "Xiao He" a lot since Chuzhou. He not only told him, but also said it at the banquet, to all officials, and even to Li Shanchang.

In terms of time, Li Shanchang joined his father in the 14th year of Zhizheng of Hu Yuan, and he, the crown prince, was born in the 15th year of Zhizheng. It can be said that Li Shanchang watched him grow up.

This elder, who was calm in the face of his superiors, had the style of a good minister, and spoke harshly to his subordinates like a storm. He had a well-thought-out attitude, with his back straight and his head held high.

At this moment, the elder's head drooped, and his shoulders collapsed by three points. Facing the thunderous questioning of his father, he seemed to tremble, and finally squeezed out a bitter smile from his bitter face, took the initiative to reach out and untied the crown and held it in his hand:

"The guilty minister...I am willing to confess my feelings."

This conversation between the monarch and his ministers made everyone in the Huagai Hall dare not breathe. After all, they still remembered clearly that His Majesty was guilty of Hu Weiyong's crime last year. At that time, some people also said that Hu Weiyong was a fellow villager and confidant of the Grand Censor, but in the end, nothing was done. Therefore, some people speculated that the Grand Censor might not know when he retired, but now it seems that there is still something hidden.

In the silent atmosphere, Zhu Biao clearly heard his mother sighing softly, which made him feel lucky for Li Shanchang.

After all, in the current Ming Dynasty, if there is anyone who can go against his father's wishes, it is only his mother, and even he, the crown prince, can't do this.

Not many people know about this, after all, his mother would not be present when his father makes important decisions, but today is an exception.

Sure enough, Zhu Biao could clearly feel that his father's anger had subsided a lot.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and gave a wink, so a Jinyiwei hurriedly put down the pen in his hand, tiptoed quietly and trotted over, and took the crown from Li Shanchang's hand.

Then Emperor Ming waved his hand and said:

"Since Shanchang has accomplished his mission, he should devote himself to the mountains and rivers to promote the culture of the Ming Dynasty, which may be a blessing for the family and the country."

Li Shanchang didn't care that his gray hair was a little messy, and bowed his head to thank him. Then he was at a loss for what to do, and Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand impatiently again, and then he carefully put half of his butt on the chair.

The matter seemed to have come to an end for the time being, but Zhu Yuanzhang saw his nephew Li Wenzhong looking around, and when he turned his head away, he heard his soft question:

"Big...Mr. Li, did you really take the two hundred gold? You have always been clear about major events in the past, why can't you be clear about minor events?"

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't look at Li Shanchang's face, but sighed in his heart. If he could really be clear about major events, I'm afraid...

But then this idea was also paused: Among the nobles and old followers, how many people can really be clear about major events?

[No matter how Liu Bowen died, judging from the political situation of the Ming Dynasty at that time, Hu Weiyong's position was indeed more stable.

After all, among the three people who were qualified to be the prime minister, one died, one was dismissed, and the other was my dear teacher.

Besides, if we talk about promotion based on merit, who can compare with my first deputy prime minister who approves government affairs during the day and cooks puffer fish at night?

With his position becoming more and more stable, Hu Weiyong finally couldn't wait to taste the wine of power.

To paraphrase the emperor's uncle, I, Hu Weiyong, have been licking my whole life to get where I am today, why can't I still enjoy it? Then play music, then dance!

In fact, I also know that in the structure of the Ministry of Education in the early Ming Dynasty, there were two prime ministers, the left and right prime ministers, and two deputy prime ministers, the left and right prime ministers, and several political advisors who had the power to express their opinions. The main focus of this design is They restrain each other and supervise each other, and jointly exercise the huge power of the prime minister.

But the power that should be divided among at least four people is controlled by Hu Weiyong alone. I wonder how cool it is.

The historical records of this matter are also relatively clear: "When people are killed and deposed, or they go directly without reporting, the superiors at home and abroad must read it first, and those who harm themselves will often hide and not hear about it."

To put it bluntly, it is authoritarianism, and the government and the opposition are also very practical. Since you always talk nonsense, why don't I come to you to pay homage to the dock?

"The impetuous people from all over the world, as well as the heroes and warriors who have neglected their duties, are fighting to get away from his door. They give him gold, silk and famous horses to play with, and they are countless."

By this time, the conflict between Huaiyou and Zhejiang in the early Ming Dynasty had actually ended. Hu Weiyong used the sharp blade of prime minister to declare to both the inside and outside of the Ming Dynasty:

There can only be one talker in the Ming Dynasty about eastern Zhejiang, western Zhejiang, and Huaidong and Huaixi, and that is me, Hu Weiyong! 】