Lao Zhu gave the order to go to the Huaixi Chamber of Commerce to meet fellow villagers, chat and talk about their daily lives.
Give an order and you'll be there in an hour,
At this moment, many people in the Huaixi Chamber of Commerce were dumbfounded and completely caught off guard. They immediately fell into a quarrel. Some people were against Bao Zhu Yidou. The old man was so arrogant and he should go. The general marshal deserved it if he took him. Why should we?
Are you seeking death?
Others say, have you forgotten the benefits of Master Zhu?
If you don't save someone, are you still considered a human being?
How are you going to hang out in the world from now on?
Besides, Marshal Zhu is also from Huaixi, and they all grew up eating the same rice. As long as you explain it clearly to him, you may be able to turn the conflict into friendship, and maybe even get to the next level!
Look, there will be better days ahead.
The two groups had a very fierce quarrel. In the end, thanks to one of Zhu Yidou's godsons, he stepped forward and slapped a knife in front of him. Without saying a word, he chopped off his little finger.
Can you help me?
If I don't help and see my godfather suffer, I will take my own life.
His move frightened many people. Zhu Yidou was kind to so many people. If anyone couldn't bear to think about it and insisted on avenging him, someone would be in trouble.
With no other choice, these people signed a joint document to plead for Zhu Yidou.
But their plea for mercy attracted Zhu Yuanzhang to visit him, and he also said that he wanted to meet all the people in Huaixi, which suddenly made everyone in a hurry.
What does superior mean?
Whether everything will disappear from now on, or there will be other arrangements, no one can say, but Lao Zhu came in such a hurry, without giving any time to prepare. The group of people were confused, whether they were alive or dead, no one could say!
"My Lord will be here soon. Commander Zhu, do you know many of the people here?"
Zhu Wenzheng blushed. He did have a few good friends, but now, he doesn't know if they are friends... "Mr. Zhang, I will rescue them now, and then give them a good beating."
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Zhang Ximeng laughed: "Why are you beating them? This is illegal. Be careful, I will report to the lord and punish you according to military law!"
Zhu Wenzheng was stunned. In fact, he had very limited contact with Zhang Ximeng. He just knew that his uncle respected him and that Zhang Ximeng had a very high prestige in the army. Although he did not directly command the army, the generals respected him very much. He didn't feel it.
What’s so great about Zhang Ximeng is that he’s just following what others say!
"Commander Zhu, why can you gain my lord's trust this time?"
Zhu Wenzheng was stunned again, "Um...what else is strange between our uncle and nephew?"
Zhang Ximeng nodded, "Yes, uncles and nephews are very close. Then why do you think there are so many fathers and sons killing each other and brothers killing each other in the history books? Are the history books wrong?"
Zhu Wenzheng was suddenly frightened. He looked at Zhang Ximeng stupidly. His brain circuit was indeed not enough. What does this mean?
"Hey, I just like to talk too much. It has only been a little over a month since I entered Aurous Hill. If you had to tell me how close your relationship is, I wouldn't believe it. But if after one or two years, we go out together all the time and share the same spirit,
We are connected by branches and share weal and woe. At that time, can we still believe it?"
When Zhang Ximeng said this, he paused, and then strode into the Chamber of Commerce to watch the seats being prepared. Zhu Wenzheng was left alone and messy.
He hesitated for a while, then a gust of wind blew, and he couldn't help but shiver!
Zhu Wenzheng seemed to understand a little bit.
Although family love is not fake, it is not indestructible, invincible, and it doesn't matter what you do... And forming cliques for personal gain has always been the biggest evil.
Because once the people below collude together, they can give and receive privately and play with the rules. No matter what the above says, it will not work. If there is anything, they will be isolated. Over time, they will become deaf, blind, and have nothing.
If you know it, then the power will fall away.
This kind of thing cannot be tolerated by any person who is even remotely striving for power.
Even just because you are a nephew, I won’t be lenient.
Because this has seriously crossed the bottom line and there is no room for compromise!
The reason why Zhu Wenzheng's mistake is not serious this time is because, as Zhang Ximeng said, it has only been more than a month. Can they really collude together? How many bad things can they do?
Lao Zhu will definitely remind Zhu Wenzheng afterwards. Whether he can understand or not is his business.
If he can't figure it out and acts recklessly, he will act alone for a year or two, as time goes by, form cliques for personal gain, and be driven by greed. If he really crosses the line, no one can save him.
There is no doubt that Zhang Ximeng's advice can make Zhu Wenzheng sober up and think carefully, just don't get yourself into trouble!
Zhu Wenzheng shook his head and said nothing more. He should protect his uncle first and avoid any accidents. Then he would ask Mr. Zhang for advice later and see what he should do in the future.
Zhu Wenzheng made up his mind, but something unexpected happened.
The blame for what happened this time is not on him, but on Zhu Yuanzhang.
Lao Zhu's plan was to come to the Huaixi Chamber of Commerce, then summon the villagers, and talk directly to everyone about Zhu Yidou... However, this matter was too big, and many people came.
There is no other way. Who made Jinling City called Huijing? There is a large group of Huaixi fellows, which is reasonable!
Among the people who came were boatmen from Jiangshan, porters from the docks, people in the medicine business, silk workshops, and even people who killed pigs and bought meat... In total, there were 360 lines, almost every line.
It can be seen that Zhu Yidou's power has indeed expanded greatly!
After Zhu Yuanzhang arrived, he found that there were so many people outside. Lao Zhu immediately became energetic and said, "Right here, prepare two chairs and a table, let's talk directly with the folks!"
No one dares to refute Lao Zhu's order, but Zhang Ximeng and Zhu Wenzheng have already made arrangements inside. You will be happy to temporarily get it outside. What should you do?
What if someone wants to harm the superior?
The news reached Zhang Ximeng's ears. He was stunned and had no choice. This was a face-to-face meeting between Lao Zhu and the people, and it was a key step in establishing trust!
Even after he ascended the throne, Lao Zhu still retained the Dengwengu, which allowed people to complain to the emperor and directly heard the voices of the people. It may be a bit dangerous now, but it is not easy to refute.
"Commander Zhu, your burden is heavy again!"
Zhu Wenzheng did not hesitate and said immediately: "I will try my best, sir, please rest assured."
His guarantee made Zhang Ximeng feel more at ease, so he simply came out and went to Lao Zhu's side.
Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile on his face, "Sir, there is no need to worry. We grew up in poverty, had to earn a living, and worked as a monk... I know in my heart that 90% of the folks here today are like us, poor people. If we had been here back then,
If I can get on the boat, I might even come to Jinling! Then I might be like the big guys!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was loud and clear. After saying a few words, the people around him immediately whispered to each other. Some people didn't know it yet, but some people already knew it. Our Marshal Zhu's background was not good at all. He was much worse than the rest of us. Now we are sitting on the throne.
Hundreds of thousands of elite troops occupied Jinling.
But the great victory of the Huaixi people, he is our great hero!
In just a few words, I got closer to this group of people and made them willing to accept Lao Zhu. This was a good start.
Zhang Ximeng also smiled and said: "My lord, when the folks meet, it's like meeting old friends in a foreign land. I think I can speak freely and talk about things that everyone cares about!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement and looked at the crowd, his eyes full of encouragement.
Finally, after a while, a little old man stood up. He walked up to Zhu Yuanzhang with a slight trembling. He first lay on the ground and kowtowed several times, but he couldn't stop him.
Then he got up and said with a sullen face: "Generalissimo, there have been two heroes in Huaixi in recent years. One is you, and the other... I asked you to be locked up! I just don't understand. We are all fellow villagers.
Why do we have to kill each other? What’s the point?”
The little old man said angrily: "I'm over fifty and I'm not afraid of death. If the Generalissimo doesn't like to hear it, just kill me! But I'm holding back my words, so I have to say them!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's face was solemn, but he did not blame anything, but nodded in understanding. Then he stood up and said to everyone: "Since it is open and honest, let the big guys talk, we are willing to listen to anything... But we also have some truths,
I want to tell everyone. I don’t care whether the old man mentioned two good men just now, but in any case, there are many who are better than that man... I’ll just name two."
"There was a man named Xu Da. In less than three days, he marched more than 100 miles in a hurry, stopped 30,000 elite Yuan troops in Tianchang, fought bloody battles, and saved hundreds of thousands of Chuzhou folks."
"There is another person, his name is Li Shanchang. Over the past few years, he has worked hard and worked hard without complaint. He has presided over the distribution of land, granted land to every poor family, and supplied military supplies. He has never made any mistakes."
"Furthermore, the Huaiyuan people are always brave and invincible. Although they made many small mistakes, they fought in Tongling, won the peace, and went to Jinling. They charged all the way and never fell behind."
"Besides them, there are too many good men in Huaixi, so I won't say more." Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhang Ximeng again and said with a smile: "Take this Mr. Zhang as an example. Although he is not from Huaixi,
, but he advocated the equalization of land and the elimination of excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes. He also promoted enlightenment in the army and made countless Huaixi children read and write... There are countless examples. I can't understand why Zhu Yidou is so popular? Can you guys?
Can't you let us understand what good deeds he has done that will be unforgettable for you?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's questioning shocked everyone, including the little old man who asked the question aggressively, who was also dumbfounded.
Everyone said that Zhu Yidou was good, but what good things did Zhu Yidou do? It seems that he couldn't tell... He helped many people arrange their work and had a bite to eat, but every New Year,
Everyone has to give gifts. If you neglect a little, you will be punished.
Although Zhu Yidou didn't take any action, his son and those minions would not be polite.
If you don’t know how to be grateful, then you don’t have to live!
Besides, even though he is called Zhu Yidou and you ask him to give you a dou of rice, but if you really eat this dou of rice, your life will be your "eldest brother's".
Zhu Yidou is really like that timely person. Everyone talks about Brother Song's benefits, but what good things did Brother Song do? Tell the news and save Chao Gai who was being robbed by a gang? Or kill Yan Poxi with his professional skills?
It is strange that a small police officer and an inconspicuous person can be known to the whole world and everyone regards him as their elder brother.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at everyone, "You don't want to say... Let's talk about it. Although we have never been to Jinling, we have been to Huaiyuan, Chuzhou, and Suzhou... I did nothing else but beg for food.
.Everywhere you go, you have to pay homage to the pier and have someone to guide you, so that you can get this food in your hands and eat it in your stomach. Naturally, you have to be grateful to your elder brother. It is natural for you to go through life and death for your elder brother."
Lao Zhu sneered at himself: "We didn't think it was anything at that time, but later we figured it out. Having enough food, clothing, and warmth, and living an upright life is the law of nature! There is no need to worship any big brother, and there is no need to be exploited and exploited!"
"In the past, the Yuan court was incompetent and could not manage many things, so Zhu Yidou came into being. In recent years, the court has become more and more useless, and its discipline has been lost. Zhu Yidou has become more and more inflated, reaching the point of being lawless and shocking!"
"We stand here and want to say a few words from our hearts to the villagers! We know your suffering, so we will give everyone a thorough solution, solve their problems, and cure the disease of poverty from the root!"
"Folks, there is no need to worship any big brother. We should divide the land equally, encourage industry and commerce, abolish exorbitant taxes and promote education... What we did in Chuzhou in the past, we will continue to do in Jinling!"
"In the past, the imperial court did not act, but now we are here to set rules! Set up rules that are in line with heaven's principles!" Zhu Yuanzhang scanned the audience and asked loudly: "How about it? Let's make it clear. Does anyone else think that Zhu Yidou was wronged?
Yes, please stand up and continue to speak for him, and we will settle this lawsuit here!"
After Lao Zhu finished speaking, there was a buzz in the crowd. Guys, look at me and I look at you. There was a lot of discussion. After a while, a man with only one arm left came out of the crowd.
Squeeze it out with all your strength.
He fell to his knees, howled, and gnashed his teeth and said: "Generalissimo, I, I want to report Zhu Yidou. He sent someone to cut off my arm and robbed my wife!"