Zhang Ximeng and Zhu Yuanzhang chatted a lot, until Ma came over to urge them. The two were stunned for a moment, and then they looked at each other and smiled.
Meaningful.
In a trance, it seemed as if they were back in the beginning, when Zhang Ximeng taught Zhu Yuanzhang how to read. The two of them would forget to eat and sleep, and it was often Ma who came over to remind them that they remembered to eat.
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but shook his head and sighed, "This time we have finally figured it out. Becoming emperor is nothing more than having multiple names, but we are still us! We should eat three bowls of rice, not five more... You think so?
no?"
Ma pursed her lips and smiled, "I haven't forgotten about it yet. It's best this way."
Zhang Ximeng also immediately said: "Only by never forgetting your original intention can you succeed!"
This trip to Zhang's Mansion can be regarded as setting the overall tone.
Then Zhang Ximeng took the lead, Li Xi, the Minister of Rites, Song Lian, a Hanlin scholar, Zhu Sheng, a political advisor, and Liu Ji, who had just returned, plus Zhu Yuanzhang's brother-in-law Li Zhen. There were less than ten people in total, and they got together to take the lead in establishing the
The preparatory team for the coronation ceremony.
To be honest, no one expected Li Zhen to participate, but then I thought about it. As Zhu Yuanzhang's brother-in-law, he had been in charge of logistics for many years and had rich experience.
It really shouldn't be left out.
Zhang Ximeng said to everyone: "I mean, no matter what, this enthronement ceremony is a happy event. It is just like doing things in the village. It is lively and earth-shattering. This is the best."
As a scholar, Li Xi didn't like it when he heard Zhang Ximeng compare the ceremony to a happy event. This is a national event. The new emperor's enthronement is different from marrying a wife in the countryside!
He secretly cursed, but did not dare to say anything. He could only say that Zhang Xiang had a great opinion.
When Li Zhen heard this, she couldn't help but grin.
"Yes! Prime Minister Zhang made it clear. It's just like holding a happy event at home. I thought about it. When marrying a wife in the village and setting up a flowing banquet, first of all, there must be a list of guests to entertain, and secondly, there must be someone to receive the gifts... It's lively
It’s better to make noise and blow some blows..."
Li Xi's face turned dark, yet he still treated guests and accepted gifts?
It’s really like getting married and having a wife!
"The new emperor ascended the throne and rewarded the world. He should give generous gifts to the soldiers. How could he create a name and collect gifts? What happened?
Wouldn’t it be an embarrassment to the superior?”
Li Zhen blinked her eyelids, but she didn't say anything. I don't study well, so I can't keep my mouth shut!
But he didn't know that this sentence actually gave Zhang Ximeng a wake-up call.
In fact, you don’t necessarily lose money by holding the enthronement ceremony, and you can still find ways to make a little bit of money... Although it won’t be too much, it is not without small benefits.
Anyway, Zhu Yuanzhang cares about money. As long as he can save some money, he is guaranteed to be happy. As long as it does not affect the overall atmosphere, it doesn't matter.
"Li Shangshu, this enthronement ceremony is unprecedented. If there are people who take a bath and are willing to show their filial piety and participate in the grand event, it cannot stop the enthusiasm... I think a special place will be set up to be responsible for collecting
Money... Of course, this money must be used for the ceremony, and no one is allowed to be misused, otherwise it will be deceiving the emperor!"
Li Xi was stunned and looked at Zhang Ximeng stupidly. He was so whimsical!
You are really, really speechless about collecting money through the enthronement ceremony...
He was speechless, but Zhang Ximeng handed the matter over to Li Zhen, and then discussed the issue of invitations.
Sure enough, he followed the village's method of getting married. After the preliminary discussion, Li Xi shook his exhausted body and went to Zhongshu Province to meet Li Shanchang.
Li Xiang, you should think of a way!
Otherwise, we will make a fool of ourselves when we are in power.
Li Shanchang was dumbfounded when he heard it at first. He had to summon ministers from various ministries to discuss it, but Li Zhen had already taken action.
The first invitation was sent to Timur's trading house with great bustle.
As the most successful Mongolian nobleman to undergo transformation, Ye Xian's business was booming and he accumulated a lot of money. He was also generous and took a lot of care of other Mongolians. He gave them money when they were in need of money and clothes when they were in need.
Give me clothes and want to do something,
He helped arrange it.
All in all, he tried his best to solve problems, and it rained in time in Jinling, and it was God's call to ensure justice.
But no matter what, this group of transformed Mongols is still a very special existence.
For example, when Wanhu Naha came out, he came to see Timur first today. The two drank and chatted, and gradually got drunk. Naha couldn't control his mouth. He pulled Timur's arm and kept going.
He wiped tears on his sleeves and cried profusely. He pointed at his face and said bitterly: "Look! That woman, she, she dared to hit me! She also told me that she was so decent! A
How dare you pretend to be an uncle to her, a low-class person who has been shameless for a long time? If you have the ability, go back to Dadu and assist your emperor!
In Jinling, just listen to me... listen to what this is called!"
Naha burst into tears and told his grievances. Not long ago, Naha was introduced to a wealthy family's daughter.
This wealthy family had been deprived of a lot of land and was in a state of poverty.
The daughter was engaged earlier, but her husband died later and there was no marriage.
Nahachu thought it was pretty good. He was alone and sooner or later he would have a family and take care of each other, so he agreed.
But after they got married, he discovered that his wife was down and out, poor and very particular. He couldn't be satisfied, so he started quarreling.
From the initial quarrel, it gradually developed into poking at the weak spots, exposing the old stories, Mongolian Tatars, dog captives, stinky surrenders... everything that was unpleasant to hear, drove Nahachu crazy!
"I, I just don't have the power now, otherwise I, I would have to kill her and twist off her head! This is too bullying!"
Timur opened his mouth first, but he didn't know what to say!
No matter how much they talk about it, in the eyes of some people, they will still be Mongolian prisoners. They have committed such heinous crimes and their infamy will never change in their lifetime.
"Naha, please be more open-minded. There are still many people who can't even marry a wife. Now that you have a family, you should learn to be patient and patient...Look back, I will give you two hundred coins later, you can take it back."
, once you see money, you will probably feel a little more stable."
When Nahachu heard this, he was not happy at all. Instead, he looked up to the sky and smiled bitterly, full of sad tears, and a stream of coptis water poured on his heart!
"Ye Xian, after all, after all, this is not the Yuan Dynasty anymore! You and I can't be confident! Otherwise, how could you give me money? Give me a machete and let me cut off that woman's head
Cut it off! This is us Mongolian men,
Happy grudge!"
"shut up!"
Timur interrupted him first, "You...what are you talking nonsense about? King Wu gave us a way to survive, so we should be grateful.
How can the people who have perished in the past dynasties compare to us? Think about how Emperor Shizu treated the Song Dynasty clan, you,
What else are you dissatisfied with?"
Naha Chu was startled, and suddenly grinned bitterly, "Those who have subjugated their country are really people who have subjugated their country! When their country is destroyed, they are no longer as good as dogs."
He lay on the table and cried loudly.
Faced with this situation, he knew better than anyone else why Timur fell silent again, but it was really hard to be like Naha, full of grievances and bullied every day!
"How about you divorce that woman? I, I will find a way to help you with the lawsuit!"
Naha's crying paused slightly, and then she cried even harder.
"It's better not to cause trouble for yourself. People should say that we don't know what's good and what's good, and we think we are the Yuan Dynasty and can do everything we want!"
First, Timur sighed repeatedly and grabbed the jug, but it was empty. He couldn't help but said angrily: "Stop crying, I'm going to get some of the best kumiss. Let's get drunk and then we'll stop." Don’t worry anymore.”
Zhu Yuanzhang's prohibition on alcohol still exists, but this prohibition targets grain wine. Fruit wine can still be bought and sold. As for mare's kumiss, no one cares about it.
First, Timur was about to get the wine. Suddenly his servant came. He was in a panic. When he saw him, he said: "
Boss, someone’s coming from the Yamen!”
"Is someone coming?"
First, Timur was shocked and felt inexplicably frightened. Could it be that something bad had happened again?
Nahachu, who was still crying, actually raised his head and looked at it blankly. Could it be that the woman had gone to the Yamen to sue him?
If this is really the case, I, I will fight!
At the very least, you will die, there is nothing to be afraid of!
Timur was still calm. He held down Naha and went there by himself. After about a quarter of an hour, Timur's face was filled with spring breeze. He was holding a red and gold invitation card in his hand and grinned to his cheeks. .
"Look! Look, look!"
He yelled loudly, and Naha was surprised, "What? Who is getting married? Let you eat?"
First, Timur patted the invitation on the table, unfolded it gently, and then burst into laughter, "It's not a wedding, it's a coronation ceremony!"
"The enthronement ceremony? Is it for the King of Wu?" Naha said to himself: "The King of Wu defeated Chen Youliang at Hukou, took over the land of Lingnan, and ascended the throne and proclaimed himself the emperor. It is right, it should be! It is worthy of celebration!"
He was talking, but there was a trace of loss between his brows, which he couldn't hide... The Yuan Dynasty may still be lingering on, but the country's subjugation is inevitable.
What should they, the Mongols, do?
Just when he was feeling sad, Tamerlane suddenly punched him hard.
"Why are you so dazed? King Wu sent me an invitation to attend the enthronement ceremony and watch the ceremony with King Wu!"
"What?" Naha was startled and said in disbelief: "King Wu, please, please, invite us to watch the ceremony? Then, who are we?"
"Of course they are the people under the rule of King Wu!" Ye Xian Timur smiled and said: "I asked, King Wu has always said to restore China, not only us Mongols, but also the Miao people, and other people from all tribes. We are all citizens of the new dynasty, there is no distinction between high and low!"
Naha was stunned for a long time and actually cried again, but this time it was tears of joy.
"King Wu, King Wu still remembers us! King Wu treats us as his subjects!"
He suddenly reached out, grabbed the invitation, and ran outside.
"What are you doing?" Timur yelled anxiously, "Don't break it!"
"It can't be broken!" Nahachu shouted, "I, I'm going to show that woman! Stop pretending to me! Her father is a wealthy man, and when he gets to the Yamen, he still doesn't know who will suffer!"
At first, Timur could only yell at Naha's back, "Be careful, don't damage the invitation, and, you, you are husband and wife after all!"
After yelling, Timur's eye circles turned red. King Wu ascended the throne, so he should do his part.