After the North and South List case, Xu Ruyi led the East Factory to arrange an intelligence network in the world, Zhu Di of Beiping was busy expanding the army and collecting money, and secretly the White Lotus Sect was preparing materials and preparing to rebuild Guangmingding.

In addition to these three, Ji Gang is busy rectifying the brocade clothes and gathering authority. The few remaining nobles and newly promoted generals in the DPRK and the central government were carrying their tails between their legs, and the civilian officials were killed one after another, and they no longer jumped up and down as before.

In general, on the surface, at least in Zhu Yuanzhang's view, from the court to the world, the four seas and eight wildernesses are a piece of life. It doesn't matter how the officials are, at least the people live and work in peace and contentment, and they all have a bite to eat.

Every time he stands on the Wufeng Tower, overlooking the entire Nanjing City, Zhu Yuanzhang will always have a surging feeling in his heart. The Zhu Empire, which he personally created, is unprecedentedly powerful, and he can rest assured that he will pass on this splendid scenery to his good grandson.

That day was the first day of the first month of the 31st year of Hongwu.

There was a thunderclap that woke Zhu Yuanzhang up from his dream. Stunned, he grabbed twice in front of him, and in the dark, he didn't catch anything.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry, what? I'm not not leaving, thief, what are you urging!" A furious roar sounded on the dragon bed in the dormitory, Zhu Yuanzhang got up suddenly, pulled the brocade quilt to the ground, and took a few steps to the table to sweep the tea cup off the table.

"Boom!" "Bang la!" The thunder accompanied by the sound of porcelain breaking made Zhu Yuanzhang's heart calm down a little.

"Cough, cough, cough, cough!" his chest rose and fell, and after a heart-rending cough, a mouthful of blood fell on the bluestone ground.

"Your Majesty... Lao Zhang was dressed in a single coat and stood beside Zhu Yuanzhang, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand.

took the teacup and drank it all, and the faintly aching heart and lungs felt better: "Go out." ”

"Yes ... ”

"Xiuying, are you in a hurry? I'll be looking for you soon. Two lines of old tears flowed slowly, fell to the ground, and shattered into several petals.

On this rainy night, he dreamed of his old wife again and beckoned to him.

"Ten years of life and death, without thinking, unforgettable. Thousands of miles of lonely graves, nowhere to talk about desolation. Even if you don't know each other, your face is dusty, and your temples are like frost. At night, I suddenly returned to my hometown, and I was dressing up in the small window. There are no words for each other, only a thousand tears. It is expected that the intestines will be broken every year, the bright moon night, and the short Matsuoka. ”

The unique Fengyang accent hummed a song "Jiangchengzi" softly, and the rickety old man curled up and lay down on the soft brocade couch.

The most important thing is that the world can't stay, and Zhu Yan is a flowery tree.

The emperor's body is not as good as day by day, and in the early morning of the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Zhu Yuanzhang officially handed over the presiding over of the early dynasty to the heir of the empire, the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen. And he himself retreated to the deep palace to recuperate.

This time, Zhu Yuanzhang is really tired, he has been working hard for this empire for thirty years, and now he wants to live well for himself for a while, even if this time is very short, even if this time may be less than a year.

"Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, this Ming Dynasty, what I want to do, what I should do, what I can do, I have already done. The rest is up to you. On the couch of the Palace of Cultivating the Heart, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was dressed in a wide robe and big sleeves, said to his grandson: "I will help you on this last journey, you just have to do it boldly and with confidence, I also want to see your ability." ”

"Grandpa Huang, Yun Wei will definitely live up to your high expectations. Zhu Yunwen knelt on the ground and kowtowed, and then walked out. There is still a job to adapt to governing the world, and he doesn't have that much time.

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The succession to the throne seems to be on the agenda, and the status of some people has naturally risen. The first choice in the eyes of the courtiers was Huang Zicheng, the attendant of the East Palace, and Qi Tai, the left attendant of the military department. One of these two people is Zhu Yunwen's teacher, who has a strong dignity and a strong aura, and the other is the minister of the humerus personally selected by Zhu Yuanzhang for Zhu Yunwen, and Zhu Yunwen is also a teacher and friend.

Every day, the house of Qi and Huang is full of traffic, and there is an endless stream of guests. Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai were secretly happy in their hearts, but they always had an approachable attitude on their faces, as long as they were not too crooked and cracked, with the same dream, they all united by their side.

And those crooked melons and cracked dates, naturally, also have to form a group, and their choice is the same bad reputation, but the promising Dongchang factory.

Of course, befriending eunuchs is not a faceless thing after all. twisted and pinched through various channels to secretly throw a wink at Xu Ruyi, and send a letter or something to express his thoughts, that is.

Writing down the name of Du Ze, the left attendant of the ministry, on the roster, Xu Ruyi nodded with satisfaction: "These people handed over the post today?

"No more. Yun Zheng shook his head: "Governor, Ru Yu, the secretary of the military department, sent a message today, I want to see you alone, you see... ”

"Nope. Xu Ruyi shook his head and said: "His Royal Highness the eldest grandson is benevolent, but the emperor is still there, if we are too unscrupulous with the ministers of the court, don't look at the emperor's health is not good, killing people, but it is still a matter of one sentence, we can't take this risk." ”

"Yes, his subordinates will return to him tomorrow. ”

"Hmm. Xu Ruyi nodded, and then sneered: "Qi Tai's momentum is rising, he is afraid of losing his hat, so he found us." It's good that among the six parts, we also account for two. ”

"Two?" Yun Zheng was a little puzzled, he only knew that Ru Yu handed over the post.

"Have you forgotten? Since Huang Heng was cut down by the emperor, the position of the secretary is still empty. Xu Ruyi stretched out his hand and pointed to Du Ze's name on the roster: "Help him up, and then keep Ru Yu, aren't these two books?"

"Then the subordinate will arrange it tomorrow. ”

"No, don't do anything. Xu Ruyi waved his hand and said: "Before the emperor dies, there will be no changes in the court." Once the Son of Heaven was a courtier, the Son of Heaven is still there, isn't it unfilial piety to move the courtiers in vain, you see Huang Zicheng They understand this truth, so now they are just making friends, and they don't make a wish. ”

After thinking about it, Xu Ruyi ordered: "It's almost time, tomorrow you go to the Criminal Department to see which prisoner's mansion is suitable, buy it, and change it." It's been so long, and the first village in the world should be erected. It's a matter of always living in the East Factory. ”

"Yes, my subordinates obey. ”

At the same time, in the pavilion in the backyard of Huang Zicheng's house, Huang Zicheng sat at the stone table, holding a chess game in his hand, watching intently, and from time to time he reached out and picked up a chess piece and fell.

"Master, Lord Qi is here. The old butler whispered.

"Well, bring him in. ”

"Yes. The old butler retreated, and after a while, brought in Qi Tai, who was dressed in green clothes and casual clothes.

"Brother Huang is so Yaxing. ”

"Brother Qi," Huang Zicheng put down the chess game in his hand, got up and bowed his hand: "Where is Yaxing, it's just boring to wait, so just do some pastime." ”

Qi Tai laughed, sat down at the stone table, and twisted his beard and said: "Brother Huang, this is because I am slow to come, Qi Tai is here to accompany Brother Huang, it is really that the door of your and my mansion is blocked too tightly, and I am also going through the back door, otherwise, maybe I won't be able to come today." ”

"I'm afraid you and I will be busier and busier in the coming days, and I'm afraid there won't be much leisure like this today. Huang Zicheng spoke, stretched out his hand to pick up the white son on the chessboard: "You and I rarely get together, how about talking about a game?"

"I have long heard that Brother Huang has a deep attainment in Yiqi, and I hope that Brother Huang will give advice. ”

The two reached out and picked up the chess pieces on the board one by one and put them in the box.

Then Qi Tai took the sunspot first.

In a moment's effort, black and white are entangled on the chessboard.

Although Qi Tai fell first, the current situation was Huang Zicheng's dominant attack. Baizi is a dragon and aggressive.

At a certain moment, Qi Tai frowned and looked at the chessboard, and the sunspot in his hand did not fall.

Huang Zicheng didn't urge, picked up the teacup and took a sip, with a pleasant smile on his face.

"Brother Huang. Qi Tai raised his eyes and said: "When the water is full, it overflows, and when the moon is full, it is lacking." There are some things that should be worked out slowly. ”

Qi Tai's words seemed to be talking about Huang Zicheng's chess style, but Huang Zicheng heard the meaning of his words.

"Time waits for no one, now we have the advantage, if we still do that trick, I am afraid that the situation will be reversed. ”

"Domination? Not necessarily. Qi Tai shook his head, smiled incomprehensibly, and then dropped the chess pieces in his hand.

There is something strange under this son, and it is useless for Kuroko. Huang Zicheng only thought that Qi Tai gave up resistance, and the chess pieces in his hand fell without thinking. In a moment, the big dragon soared, and the sunspot had no chance of winning.

"Brother Qi, I agreed. "Huang Zicheng's face is colorful.

Qi Tai stood up, stretched out his hand and signaled, "Brother Huang, come and sit with me?"

Huang Zicheng looked at Qi Tai suspiciously, he didn't know why, but he still got up and sat in Qi Tai's position, and looked at it again, "Ah!" Huang Zicheng couldn't help but lose color slightly. I saw the word "Qi" written on the chessboard, and the big dragon I made was constituting the center of the word "Qi".

Qi Tai smiled: "You always have to eat one bite at a time, and you always have to do things one by one." You can't eat a fat person in one bite. Qi Tai came to Huang Zicheng's place and sat down.

Huang Zicheng pondered for a moment, reached out and grabbed a handful of chess pieces and threw them on the chessboard, admitting defeat: "Brother Qi, you and I have been friends for many years, although there are occasional discords, but we are always loyal to the country, dedicated to this world, for the sake of His Royal Highness the eldest grandson, there are some things, you and I might as well put them on the surface?"

"Hehe, it's long overdue. Qi Tai smiled: "Brother Huang, you tell me the truth, what do you think about the matter of cutting the domain?"

Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai both want to help Zhu Yunwen cut the domain, which is something that both of them know by heart. Now that Zhu Yunwen is about to succeed to the throne, this matter also needs to be talked about on the surface.

Huang Zicheng thought for a moment, and then said: "According to Zicheng's thoughts, the matter of cutting the feudal domain should not be delayed sooner rather than later. First cut the small domain, and then take the big domain. Peel and stroke, boil the frog in warm water. ”

When Qi Tai heard this, he didn't say that he supported or opposed it, but asked rhetorically: "If the small domain has not been cut yet, and the Yan Domain, the Ning Domain, and the Jin Domain have rebelled first, what should you do?"

"No, it won't. Huang Zicheng was full of confidence: "Cut and stroke." When the small feudal clan is cut, they show kindness to the big feudal clan and suppress it with might, how dare they rebel?"

"There are always exceptions to everything, Qi Tai only asked, if they decide to fight to the death, how will Brother Huang deal with it?" Qi Tai did not relent, and he had a posture of breaking the casserole.

Huang Zicheng frowned, and seemed to be a little dissatisfied with Qi Tai's questioning, but he still replied: "The imperial court has millions of soldiers, and in the name of orthodoxy, all the people in the world return to their hearts, which is really the desire of the people." Mo said that Yan, Jin, Ning, and the three times could not command more than 300,000 soldiers and horses, even if they doubled, the imperial court still had an advantage, would they still lose them?"

"Brother Huang," Qi Tai shook his head and said: "The battle between the two armies in front of the battle is not counting plus or minus, there may be more people left, and those who have fewer people will lose." Speaking of the Yan Dynasty alone, he fought against the Mongol Tatars all the year round, and the 100,000 soldiers were all heroic soldiers in a hundred battles. There are also Zhang Yu, Zhu Neng, and Qiu Fu, all of whom are talented generals. His second son, Zhu Gaoxi, is said to have the ability to tear apart tigers and leopards. On the other hand, in my court now, except for the three old generals of Wuyinghou, Changxinghou, and Xinguogong, the others are only two or three big cats and kittens. Among them, the prince of Xinguo is dying, and he can't get on the horse, and he can't grab it. The Marquis of Changxing is good at guarding, and the Marquis of Wu Ying is brave and unscrupulous. When that day comes, who is Brother Huang going to let lead the troops into battle?"

"I have already calculated this in my heart. Huang Zicheng replied calmly: "Li Jinglong, the Duke of Cao Guo, has been familiar with military books and war strategies since he was a child, and his martial arts are superb. can be a marshal, and there is also a governor of the Chinese army, and the son of the saint is safe, and he is also the courage of ten thousand people, and he can be a general. If there are two more people in the imperial court, you and I are living in the middle of the court, strategizing and rebellious, wouldn't it be peaceful to turn over?"

"Okay, the generals of the unified army are here, but my soldiers in the DPRK and China have been reclaimed for many years, and they have not been in battle to kill the enemy for a long time, and it is not much worse to say that they are farmers, but Brother Huang also has a countermeasure in his heart?"

"Well... Huang Zicheng was speechless for a while.

In his heart, there are many soldiers in the court, and there are "generals" to lead, and there is enough food and grass, which is already an advantage. As for the quality of the soldiers' combat strength, he really never considered it, is it very important?

"Brother Qi, if you have something to say, it doesn't hurt to speak, Zicheng just listens. ”

"Don't dare, don't dare, a little humble opinion, please smell it. Qi Tai said politely twice, and opened his own countermeasures: "Wuju." ”

"Wuju?"

"Not bad. Qi Tai nodded and said: "The new emperor will succeed to the throne and open Enke according to the system." The system of martial arts, which has existed in ancient times, has been followed in our dynasty, but only in the seventh year of Hongwu and the sixteenth year of Hongwu, two departments have been opened, and they have not been governed. This time, I took the opportunity of Enke to open another martial arts department on top of the liberal arts, which can attract heroes and heroes from all over the world to join the army, and secondly, it can also arouse the martial arts of the children of military families. Third, it can also show the name of the righteousness of the imperial court. Wouldn't it be nice to kill three birds with one stone?"

Huang Zicheng's eyes lit up, and he got up and laughed and saluted: "Brother Qi's clever plan, you should be worshiped by Zicheng." ”

"Brother Huang is polite, Qi Tai is ashamed, he is ashamed!" Qi Tai helped Huang Zicheng up, and the two looked at each other and laughed.