After Zhang Wuji settled Lu Chang and Liu Bowen, he returned to the palace with Zhao Min.

The official edict of appointment for the two of them will be announced in public at the court meeting a few days later.

Let the two of them go out to accumulate resumes first, and when the time comes, Zhang Wuji will arrange the two of them in a more suitable position.

The next day, Zhang Wuji continued to summon the four "vassal kings" to continue to discuss the matter of "recruiting peace".

And today's pattern is the same as yesterday, Chen Youding and Fang Guozhen both agreed.

And Zhang Shicheng and Zhu Yuanzhang are still "twisting and pinching", neither in favor nor against.

Both of them know very well that if they agree, then the two of them will be completely annexed, and although they will still lose their position as marquis in the future, it will be like a phantom dream to be the king and hegemon.

But if he doesn't agree, then Zhang Wuji also revealed a threat from his words, if he doesn't agree, he will directly issue an order to crusade.

Therefore, now it is difficult for the two of them to ride a tiger, so they can only pretend to be deaf and dumb.

In the end, Zhang Shicheng couldn't stand Zhang Wuji's pressure, and then said: "Your Majesty's words are unreasonable. At that time, the king and the princes of the world gathered in the butterfly valley to meet the alliance. We recognize Your Majesty as the co-lord of the world and jointly crusade against Dayuan. Among the people present now, except for Chen Shuai, who has not participated, the rest of the people are there. On the same day, Prime Minister Yang Cheng announced His Majesty's decree and allowed us to break the land and seal the territory. We also respect His Majesty's holy decrees, and have neither betrayed the alliance nor usurped His Majesty's authority. Now His Majesty's move is tantamount to crossing the river and demolishing the bridge. It's really chilling. Your Majesty has reversed course, I don't know how Your Majesty will face the people of the world in the future? What's more, if it weren't for the king's defeat of the million-strong army under Gaoyou City, there would be the current situation? ”

Zhang Shicheng's accusation was very sharp. He planned to use the Old Testament as a proof to accuse Zhang Wuji of "despicable and shameless, crossing the river and demolishing the bridge".

If this reason is true, then Zhang Wuji will bear the hat of betraying the alliance and sneak attack, and lose the hearts of the world.

In the face of Zhang Shicheng's resounding words, Liu Futong, who accompanied the scene of the town, said: "King Zhou's words are unreasonable. When the Butterfly Valley met on that day, it was true that everyone respected Mingzun as the co-master of the world, but everyone here, whether they really recognized Mingzun as the king, this must be understood by you in your hearts. This old man doesn't need to say much. And the king of Zhou defeated the main force of the Yuan army in vain? It's a shame. ”

"The soldiers recruited by Tokh are just a rabble. Although there are millions, there is nothing to be feared. Besides, when it comes to defeating the main force of the Yuan army, who of you here is worthy of the old man? The old man made an appointment with Han Shantong to raise an army against the Yuan. The Hanshan boy soldiers were defeated and killed, and the old man took the land of Runan as the foundation, and the Yuan soldiers recovered the land of the Central Plains. ”

"If it weren't for Zhao Jun using this guy to rebel for his own selfish interests, causing Qilu to lose and the old man to lose the defense of the flanks, how could there be a later defeat in the Central Plains? After His Majesty Mingzun returned, he once again took us and others to fight through the army, occupy Jingxiang, and seize Bashu, which has become a whale swallowing the Yuan court. The restoration of my Han family is in front of you, but you are disregarding the righteousness of the world because of personal interests. Isn't this a departure from the original intention of the alliance? ”

Zhang Wuji was overjoyed in the face of the tension between the two, and then Zhang Wuji also said: "Yes, when it comes to the anti-Yuan military exploits, Liu Dashuai is the first righteous in the world, even if it is me, I have to respect him for three points." Although King Zhou has merit, he is so proud of his merits, it is inevitably a little inappropriate. And the king of Zhou kept saying that he was my courtier, and he was the lord of me, but the king of Zhou did not obey my edict, this is the gift of the ministers? Since King Zhou does not respect me as the lord, then the previous covenant of Butterfly Valley is unacceptable for King Zhou. ”

"This" Zhang Shicheng didn't expect Zhang Wuji to be so strong.

Yes, he kept saying that he respected Zhang Wuji as the co-master of the world, but then he didn't obey his dispatch. This is the first of these princes to betray the alliance. Even if Zhang Wuji crusaded against them, it was reasonable.

Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang stood up at this time and said, "What Your Majesty said is very true. Since ancient times, the monarch let the minister die, and the minister is not dead and disloyal. Life and death are still like this, not to mention that His Majesty wants to withdraw the domain. King Zhou lost his words and asked His Majesty for forgiveness. We are willing to do so in accordance with His Majesty's wishes. ”

Zhang Shicheng looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with a surprised face, but then he seemed to think of something, so he also saluted Zhang Wuji and said: "What King Wu said is good, but the minister lost his words." I also ask Your Majesty for forgiveness. The minister was willing to withdraw the vassal. ”

Hearing the words of the two, this time it was Zhang Wuji's turn and Liu Futong to be confused. And Zhao Min, who had been hiding in the side door to listen, couldn't help frowning.

Although the three of them knew that the two in front of them had ulterior motives, they were not sure what kind of medicine was being sold in their gourds now.

However, Zhang Wuji still got off the donkey and said, "Okay, good! The two Aiqing are really the pillars of the world's righteous plan. ”

After Zhang Wuji just finished praising the two, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Your Majesty praises you." However, if the feudal domain is withdrawn, the ministers are also a little reluctant. First, the ministers who raise troops with His Majesty are for the sake of the world. The two are just for fame, and they are crowned as wives and sons. Therefore, I would like to ask Your Majesty to retain our title. ”

After Zhang Wuji listened, he looked at Liu Futong at the bottom, and he asked for Liu Futong's opinion.

After all, Liu Futong is the first righteous in the world, and he also has the merit of following the dragon. Even if he is, he is only a hereditary duke. And Zhu Yuanzhang opened his mouth to keep the king's name.

If Zhang Wuji didn't consult Liu Futong's opinion, it would inevitably be difficult for him to have a mustard.

Although Liu Futong was indeed a little unhappy in his heart, after he calmly thought about it, he planned to focus on the overall situation, and then nodded.

After getting Liu Futong's reply, Zhang Wuji also readily agreed: "Okay! Several Aiqing put national affairs first and the righteousness of the world as the foundation. This is not an excessive request. I agreed. Fang Aiqing and Chen Aiqing also entered the first rank, and Chen Aiqing was named the king of Nan'an County. Fang Aiqing was named the king of Dongping County. ”

After Fang Guozhen and Chen Youding listened, they both trembled.

The two of them got up one after another, and refused in unison: "The minister has thanked Your Majesty for Longen, but the minister does not want to be the king, and asks Your Majesty to take back his order." ”

After the two said that, they both looked at each other in surprise.

For the refusal of the two of them, Liu Futong was not surprised.

Although Fang Guozhen is a wall grass, the wall grass has always been the smartest and most clear person who can see current affairs.

Although Fang Guozhen believed that Zhang Wuji would keep his promise and really crown them as kings. But there are lessons from Han Xin, Peng Yue, and Yingbu. Fang Guozhen didn't dare to accept the king's name.

Fang Guozhen noticed that Zhang Wuji's heroes were not divided into princes, even Liu Futong was just a duke. If he takes over this title, he always has a feeling of 'the old birthday star eats arsenic and thinks he has a long life'.

Fang Guozhen has always sought stability, all he wants is the wealth of Fuyin's descendants. He didn't want to die.

As for Chen Youding, the reason is simpler. That is, he doesn't have much obsession with fame and fortune. And he also feels that this is the way to take trouble. Now among the four princes, he is the weakest. If you accept it, you may become the target of public criticism in the future.

(End of chapter)