In the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang was smiling, holding the holy decree he asked the cabinet to draw up, and said to Zhu Biao:

"We plan to seal this blue jade as Liang Guogong, what do you think?"

"It's all up to my father." Zhu Biao said respectfully.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at him, put away the holy decree in his hand, and said softly: "Biao'er, we will leave this blue jade to you, and you can reuse it in the future." ”

In addition to being in-laws with Zhu Yuanzhang, Lan Yu is also Chang Yuchun's brother-in-law, and the concubine who died Zhu Biao is Chang Yuchun's daughter, although the person is dead, but this relationship is still there, with this relationship, Lan Yu is naturally closer to him.

Zhu Biao also understood this truth, and nodded in agreement.

Zhu Yuanzhang bowed his head slightly, and then asked, "How are you in contact with Li Wei?" ”

Zhu Biao was slightly stunned when he heard this, and he hesitated a little.

Since Li Wei said that, he didn't dwell on it anymore, he knew that if he wanted to subdue this great talent, he had to agree with his ideas.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang also made it very clear to him that if he really governed the country according to Li Wei's ideas, it would not work at all, even if he promised Li Wei those words, he would not be able to do it, or no one could do it.

Zhu Biao opened his mouth, but in the end he didn't say much, just lowered his head and said perfunctorily: "The son is sure to control him, and the father doesn't have to worry." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help frowning slightly when he saw him like this.

He knows this good boy best, and looking at his current attitude, I'm afraid he is not sure.

This is not what he is most worried about, what he is more worried about is that Zhu Biao will be bewitched by Li Wei and led to the crooked road by that kid.

"If you really can't do it, don't force it, you can hide him in the snow first, and then use it when you need it."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed.

He was also reluctant to bring this talent directly underground, and he also had a relationship with Anqing, so he didn't want to move Li Wei unless he had to.

Zhu Biao nodded: "Erchen understands." ”

"Hmm."

Zhu Yuanzhang hummed lightly and looked at the will in his hand again.

After some suppression, and now that Lan Yu has been supported as a counterbalance, Li Wei's threat has been greatly reduced, and he is also a lot more relieved.

At this time, the little eunuch who was waiting outside suddenly came in and bowed, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the commander of the Jinyi Guard asked Mao Xiang to see him." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little surprised when he heard this, but he didn't think much about it, so he nodded and said, "Let him come in." ”

"Yes!"

The little eunuch bowed and exited the main hall, and after a moment Mao Xiang walked in.

"See Your Majesty!" Mao Xiang saluted.

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted lightly and asked directly, "What's the matter?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the border pass is urgent, the general Lan Yu led the troops back to the division, arrived at Songting Pass at night, because he couldn't wait for the soldiers guarding the pass to check the runes, the soldiers entered the gate and destroyed the pass, and also scolded the guards, this is the book sent by the soldiers guarding the pass."

Mao Xiang took out a recital.

This time, Lan Yu made a great contribution, and although the guards were beaten, they did not dare to resist, but they were also angry in their hearts, and they secretly handed over the impeachment recital to the top immediately.

After Mao Xiao's words were finished, Zhu Yuanzhang's face suddenly became ugly, and he no longer saw the slightest smile.

"Bastard thing! This has just made a meritorious service, and it is going to be against the sky! ”

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and threw the holy decree to the ground.

Mao Xiang hurriedly lowered his head.

This blue jade is also too presumptuous, and Li Wei was not so arrogant when he returned from extermination. Although the merit of destroying the Northern Yuan is heavier than the extermination of the Japanese, such wanton behavior is by no means the way of human beings.

Zhu Biao was also surprised, but after all, Lan Yu had just made a great achievement, and it was really not appropriate to punish him heavily at this time, seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's angry appearance, he couldn't help but be a little worried.

"Father, Blue Jade ......"

Zhu Biao was about to open his mouth to persuade a few words, but Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand to interrupt, calmed down his anger, turned his head to Mao Xiang and said, "We know about this, you go down first." ”

"Yes!"

Mao Xiang didn't say much, bowed and withdrew.

Zhu Biao looked at his father, a little surprised.

Zhu Yuanzhang gasped twice, still a little angry, and said hatefully: "This blue jade is really disappointing to us!" Looks like it's going to have to be banged! ”

The last sentence is not only what he wants to do, but also an exhortation to Zhu Biao.

This Northern Expedition to destroy the Yuan is too great, even if Lan Yu is bold and reckless, he doesn't want to deal with it directly, so as not to chill the hearts of these Northern Expedition soldiers.

But there is still to be a beating!

In the Ordnance Bureau, Li Wei watched as he walked, inspecting the situation of various workshops, except for Lu Ti and Tao Sheng, Chen Su followed him.

Now the Ordnance Bureau not only has to produce military firearms, but also many other jobs, such as papermaking, glass, ceramics, furniture, etc., after these things are produced, they are sold to the people by the Chamber of Commerce, or exported to the Japanese country.

Since he had these two gold-absorbing machines, he has hardly been short of money, and of course Zhu Yuanzhang is even richer.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't want to give up these gains, so he wouldn't easily let Li Shu and those people meddle in the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce and the bank, after all, he knew the virtues of those people better than anyone else.

Looking at these workshops that have embarked on mechanized production, Li Wei nodded with satisfaction.

With the steam engine and motor, a lot of labor has been saved, and the total number of craftsmen has not changed, but the production capacity of the Ordnance Bureau has been greatly improved, far from being comparable to before, and now let him build 100,000 steel knives, it is estimated that he will not be able to use it in ten days, which is still in the case of a large reduction in the number of workers, if there are still so many craftsmen together, it is estimated that it can be done in a few days.

After a rough look at the various workshops, Li Wei told Tao Sheng about the manufacture of those "special" accessories, and then turned around and went back to his office room.

Lu Ti and Tao Sheng had something to do, so they left separately, and only Chen Su followed him into the house.

Waiting for Li Wei to sit down, Chen Su asked a little impatiently: "Grandpa, you already know about the victory of the Blue Jade Northern Expedition, right?" ”

Li Wei hummed lightly and took a sip of tea unhurriedly.

Chen Su said a little anxiously: "I heard that Your Majesty is going to give Feng Gong this time!" ”

"With such a great achievement, it is natural to be crowned a duke." Li Wei said lightly.

Chen Su frowned slightly, hesitated and said: "I also heard that he was bold and reckless when he returned to the army, and he actually set up for the destruction of the pass, do you think we should call someone to impeach?" ”

Lan Yu will be able to sit on an equal footing with Li Wei when he enters the Duke of Feng, and now that His Majesty obviously intends to support Lan Yu to suppress the Li Party, their lives will not be easy in the future, if it is possible, he still wants to stop it.

Li Wei glanced at him, shook his head and said, "What you can hear, Your Majesty naturally knows, so you don't need to bother with impeachment." ”

When Chen Su heard this, he was immediately silent, of course he understood this, but he was still a little unwilling to watch Lan Yu Feng Gong like this.

"Shall we do nothing, then?" Chen Su asked.

Li Wei put down the tea bowl, groaned for a while, and said, "I don't need to mention the matter of breaking through, but I know another interesting thing." ”

"What's the matter?" Chen Su said curiously.

"I heard that this Lan Yu had an affair with the concubine of the Yuan Lord and forcibly defiled others, do you think this thing is interesting?" Li Wei chuckled.

Chen Su was slightly stunned, and said in surprise: "Is there really such a thing?" How did Grandpa know? ”

However, Li Wei smiled and said nothing.

He saw this from the TV, and he didn't know if it was true or not, anyway, with the current intelligence capabilities of the Night Guard, he still hadn't gotten the slightest news about it.

But it doesn't matter if it's true or not, anyway, this kind of thing is the most popular, as long as it spreads, it will definitely spread quickly, and there will be no when the time comes.

Blue jade is not a good thing, even if it is fake, he will not feel guilty.

Seeing this, Chen Su suddenly said with great joy: "My subordinates understand!" Then the subordinates will do it! ”

Li Wei nodded lightly, and Chen Su immediately left.

……

In the lobby of a restaurant, the guests chatted while eating and drinking, and the scene was a bit noisy.

The content of these people's chats is everything, but recently the Ming Dynasty has won a big victory in the north, and some well-informed people have already known the news, and they have to show off with their relatives and friends.

"Have you heard, our army of the Northern Expedition wiped out the court of the former Yuan, not only harvested a lot, but also captured all their high-ranking officials, princes and concubines."

A man in a green shirt said to his companion.

The companion also laughed and said: "Of course I heard, this time Beiyuan is completely finished." ”

"Yes, the tyrannical yuan has been a disaster in the Central Plains for so many years, and it has finally been completely wiped out, and Your Majesty's divine power and holy virtue ......"

Everyone boasted, and they didn't forget to praise today.

The people at the other tables heard their small talk, and some were interested in saying a few words across the table.

After three rounds of drinking, a few people chatted with each other, and the man in the green shirt said in a somewhat obscene low voice: "You said that the concubines and princesses of the former Yuan Dynasty are not beautiful?" ”

"Well, it must be beautiful!" The man who led the table didn't care whether he had seen it or not, so he gave an affirmative answer based on his imagination.

In fact, this is not wrong, after all, the elite class must be looking for beautiful women when looking for women, and the daughters born are naturally beautiful.

This is true of ordinary magnates, let alone those who are emperors.

"Hey, it's a pity we can't see it." A companion sighed.

"Of course we don't have this blessing, but those generals who want to lead the troops must enjoy the blessings......"

"Who is leading the troops this time?"

"I heard it's the Marquis of Yongchang."

"Do you think he will choose a concubine or a princess?"

"I must choose a princess, young and beautiful!"

"I don't think so, if I want me, I'll choose a concubine, it's more flavorful when it's ripe, hehe......"

"Cut, what to choose, if you want me to say it must be all of them!"

"Hahaha......"

Due to the drinking of some wine, coupled with the intentional or unintentional guidance of some people, the topic became more and more presumptuous.

Whether it is modern or ancient, this kind of romance is the most popular, just a few days, this kind of seeming true and false gossip spread all over the streets and alleys, and also derived several versions, some are generals and princesses, some are Yongchang marquis and concubines, and there are more exciting, widely spread.

These market gossips quickly attracted the attention of Jin Yiwei, and then reached Zhu Yuanzhang's ears.

"Are these messages true or false?" Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Mao Xiang with burning eyes and asked.

"I don't know." Mao Xiang shook his head.

"If you don't know, go check, let's find out, whether there is one!" Zhu Yuanzhang said loudly.

Mao Xiang hurriedly bowed down and said, "Yes, the minister will definitely find out as soon as possible." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was ugly, although these market news were unreliable, but he knew too well the virtues of these generals like Lan Yu, and they could definitely do this kind of thing.

In his early years, he had a clear decree that he should treat his captives well, especially the relatives of the royal family, and that he should not be bullied.

However, even if there is a clear purpose, he can't control these generals who are on an expedition, if Xu Datang and those veterans are okay, they can still suppress the scene, but this expedition is led by Lan Yu, and he himself is a bastard, let alone take care of others.

"Also, find out where this news came from, find out for me!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice.

"Yes!" Mao Xiang responded.

Although it is difficult to figure out the source of this kind of thing, Jin Yiwei can still find the root cause if he really wants to investigate, but it just takes a lot of effort.

Under Zhu Yuanzhang's order, Jinyiwei quickly took action, while investigating the source of these gossip news in the capital, he sent people to contact Jinyiwei in the army to investigate whether there were these bad things in the army.

Although the gossip news is made up, but some of the versions really did not wronged Lan Yu, after some investigation, Jin Yiwei quickly found out the truth, Lan Yu did have an affair with concubines, but it was not as exciting as the outside world, after all, it was the royal family, and Zhu Yuanzhang's will, even if he wanted to play, he couldn't go too far.

Jin Yiwei had his own channels, and he quickly sent the news back to Jingshi within a few days.

Mao Xiang didn't dare to delay the news, and immediately entered the palace again to ask for a meeting.

"Your Majesty, according to Jinyiwei's investigation, Marquis Yongchang does have an affair with Concubine Yuan!" Mao Xiao lowered his head and said respectfully.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face twitched, and he couldn't wait to directly order this dog thing to be cut down.

"This bastard, I really think that he can be lawless if he has made a great contribution!"

This blue jade, who won the battle, first destroyed the pass, and now has a personal relationship with the concubine, it is really bold!

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and paced back and forth in anger. Mao Xiang lowered his head and didn't dare to say more.

After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang stopped, his face changed, and after a long time, he turned his head and asked Mao Xiang, "Where did the news in the market come from?" ”

Mao Xiang hurriedly replied: "Back to Your Majesty, these news are mentioned in the chatter of some ordinary people, and they don't know the truth, they just speculate. ”

"Hmph, let's see it's not that simple, you go and arrest a few of the people who originally spread these news, and interrogate them carefully!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice.

These things happened too strangely, and the northern scholars last time seemed to be pushed by someone.

Mao Xiang was slightly shocked in his heart, and quickly replied: "Yes!" ”

Even if Your Majesty says it's not that simple, then it must not be that simple!

In August, the Northern Expedition army returned to Beijing, bringing back countless booty, tens of thousands of cattle, sheep and horses, in addition to the concubines of the Yuan Lord, princes and princesses, and a number of dignitaries, basically the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty to a pot. (End of chapter)