Chapter 37: Taizu ascends the throne
In the middle of November 1367, with a document from the Yingtian Punishment Department to all the prefectures and counties, more than 30,000 heads fell to the ground.
As the hour passed, Da Kui knew that there would be no miracle, and these prisoners to be killed were already a dead end. Among them, there was the official Wailang who led the troops to the Ministry of Punishment. Later, for some reason, King Wu learned the news, and ordered the Criminal Department to take down Lord Han and this foreigner.
Because of the large number of prisoners to be beheaded, no execution platform was erected; only the prisoners were placed on the ground in rows and knelt on the ground at the entrance of the vegetable market outside the noon 'gate'.
Although Da Kui was accustomed to seeing bloody scenes, he swore that he would not eat a bite of food for three days, and since there were not many executioners in service, he could only choose a knife and axe man from the army to serve as the executioner.
At this time, the three 'colors' of red, white, and purple on the execution ground were dizzying, especially after being exposed to the scorching sun, the bloody atmosphere was overwhelming, and people smelled 'desire' and vomited.
Today's Jiangnan can be said to be clean, the war situation in Jiangbei is even more good news, Xu Da often encounters 'spring', from Chuzhou and Luzhou to the north, all the way to the ground, has captured the whole territory of Ludi, and recently recovered Bianliang and the whole territory of Henan Province. For a time, south of the Yellow River, Bianliang (renamed Kaifeng) east of all under the jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty.
Da Kui once thought that if it was King Wu's Northern Expedition, he should ask for orders to lead his troops to the north, and personally recover Jeju Mansion.
On the fourth day of the first month of the twenty-eighth year of Zhizheng (January 23, 1368 AD), Zhu Yuanzhang, the king of Wu, was called the emperor in Yingtian.
(Taizu is the temple name, only after death can be called so, but for the sake of easy understanding of readers, let's call it Ming Taizu.)
After Ming Taizu ascended the throne, he was crowned with a hundred civil and military officials, and the first six generals and one minister were the founding fathers.
The officials in Jiangnan were purged, and the vacancies in various positions were quite serious. Zhu Yuanzhang, the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, then selected the merit and appointed the talents, and set up six central departments.
Da Kui knew that he had killed too much, so he immediately asked to resign and turn to Longping (renamed Suzhou).
Da Kui resigned and returned to his hometown, so the post of Shangshu of the Criminal Department should be another candidate. When Da Kui was leaving, he recommended a person to Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang.
Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: Stay in the Criminal Department, to see the after-effects, Da Kui naturally will not really recommend Ma Gongzi to be a big official.
Later, Zhu Yuanzhang, the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, appointed six new officials: the first secretary of the Ming Dynasty was Teng Yi, Fan Lupu, and Wang He were appointed as the left and right 'servant' Lang, the first household secretary was Yang Siyi, Liu Cheng and Hang Qi were appointed as the left and right 'servant' Lang, the first secretary of the Ministry of Rites was Qian Yongren, the 'servant' Lang was Shijiabao, and the first secretary of the military department was Chen Liang. The first secretary of the Ministry of Industry was Shan Anren.' The waiters are Zhang Yunwen and Yang Yi.
Zhu Yuanzhang, Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, gave Da Kui three gifts on the day Da Kui left Beijing, but it was Liu Zongju, the former 'attendant' of the Criminal Department, Wu Haolong, the captain of the Criminal Department, and a groom.
Liu Zongju was dismissed because of his indecisiveness during the handling of the case, so he was dismissed. Da Kui knew in his heart that this was Taizu using the topic to play a metaphor for himself. As for Wu Haolong, the captain of the Criminal Department, he was unlucky in the name. Taizu had already ascended the throne as the emperor, and naturally he was the son of the real dragon, but this Wu Haolong's name was a taboo for Taizu.
Wu Haolong.No good dragon.Doesn't it mean that Taizu is not a good emperor.On the day Da Kui left Beijing.Wu Haolong changed his name.This is the meaning of Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang.Taizu asked Da Kui to give Wu Haolong a new name.Wu Haolong is also full of expectations.Lord Zhang is in the second grade.Although it is actually a third grade.But the civil official sits in the third grade, he must be a rich scholar and five cars before he is eight buckets.This name is a lifetime mark.Lord Zhang was given a name by the emperor.What an honor.
It is rare for other people to fight for half their lives to be given a title by Taizu.I became a small captain and got the title.This is more ancient.Wu Haolong is full of hope that Lord Zhang can give a mighty or elegant name.Unexpectedly, Da Kui's careless words smashed his full of expectations.
"The heart is prosperous, how do you know that the sea of bitterness is endless, let's call it Wu Ya." That's what Da Kui said, and it was Huang Ying who was consulted to give him such a name.
When Wu Haolong heard this name, his face immediately became bitter, and he felt that it must be a blessing in this life to be able to follow Master Zhang. No matter how much it is better than being a lieutenant in Yingtian.
The chariot and horse soft sedan car went all the way south.Da Kui took Liu Zongju and Wu Ya, who had changed his name at the moment, together with the dog, the stone, the broom, the dustpan, and the bench to ride the horse and accompany the carriage left and right.At this time, the yellow warbler was already as big as a drum, and the basin was about to be born.But Da Kui insisted on turning back to Suzhou.Da Kui didn't want his child to be born here.Although the capital is a prosperous place, it is also a place of right and wrong.
The place in Da Kui's mind is the peach 'flower' town.At this time, it is the time when the 'spring' warm 'flower' blooms.I once had a wish.That is to take the yellow warbler to the peach 'flower' town to see the peach 'flower'.There is the place where I first saw the true face of the yellow warbler.The mountains are all pink 'color'.The town is now peach 'flower'.What a beautiful place it is.
On the carriage, Xiaohong Xiaocui is waiting with her.In addition, there is a stable woman.This preparation is in case of emergency.The carriage is very slow.The horseman who drives is selected in Yingtian.Da Kui has left the horse boy and Lian'er in Yingtian.At this time, this horseman's driving ability can be described as an expert.
This person's surname is Guo Mingxiaoyi.He once served in the baggage battalion in the army.This time, it was the emperor's hand-picked royal gift.Guo Xiaoyi was given to Da Kui.At first, Da Kui didn't care.But this way, Da Kui can be regarded as a long experience.Huang Ying leaned on the soft couch in the carriage.Along the way, he talked and laughed with the maid and the woman.He didn't feel bumpy.Da Kui asked each other every time.Huang Ying replied with a clever smile.Da Kui couldn't help but relax.
I once heard that when Guo Xiaoyi joined the army, once the army was trapped in the mountains, and there was no water source for two days. Guo Xiaoyi's department was ordered to drive a long distance to transport water.
Everyone went all the way south, walked straight for seven days, and finally arrived at the town of peach 'flower', at this time, it was just February, there was still a period of time before the peach 'flower' bloomed, at least until March, the mountains and rivers here are good, and it was the place where Da Kui and Huang Ying fell in love at first sight, so Da Kui decided to stay here until his child was born.
Da Kui found the original inn in the town and chartered the inn.After settling down Huang Ying.Da Kui went to the east of the town alone.I don't know if the Venerable Master Linghui has come back.The town of Peach 'Flower' has never been a big official.Not even the county order of Qipin.Now suddenly a third-grade senior member came.The town of Lizheng and the people are all sincerely afraid.
Da Kui arrived at the east of the town, came to the 'door' where his uncle lived back then, and behind him was the town's Li Zhengxiang.
Li Zheng explained with a smile: "This is the residence of the Venerable Master Linghui, a miracle doctor. A few years ago, if anyone in these ten miles and eight towns was sick, he only asked to go to the 'door' of the divine doctor, and he could be treated without charging a penny.
Da Kui couldn't help but sigh when he heard this.Uncle Shi's medical skills were 'fine' Zhan.Virtue and art were both cultivated.The people loved it so much.This should be emulated by the younger generations.Da Kui sighed.Now Uncle Shi is pouring all over the world, but he doesn't know where the fairy is.
Back at the inn, Da Kui saw that he was still following behind him, and couldn't help but smile and ask, "I don't know what else is going on."
Li Zheng smiled and said: "It is a blessing for the town that the adults can come to this town.
Da Kui smiled and said: "This official is the political envoy of Jiangnan, he should be clean and self-disciplined, no matter where he goes, he will not eat, please do not accept gifts, please go back." Da Kui said that there is a reason.In Wu County, please eat and almost put your life on the line.I have personally rectified the corrupt officials and corrupt officials, and where do I dare to accept gifts..