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Zhang Dingbian smiled and said: "Prime Minister Zhang, you recommended Wudang Mountain, so I will naturally go there. See if you can recommend another Taoist temple. If not, Prime Minister Zhang will help me build one and give it a name by the way."
Zhang Ximeng blinked his eyes and couldn't help but laugh: "Your Majesty is here, why do you not care about what His Majesty wants, but insist on asking what I want? You are not serious, and you will suffer the consequences!"
Zhang Dingbian laughed twice and said, "Your Majesty's foreign ministers don't dare to hope so much, so it would be better for Zhang Dingbian to do so."
Zhang Dingbian is not a fool. He asked Zhu Yuanzhang to inscribe his name. If the Ming Dynasty comes to an end in a few years, it is hard to say whether his Taoist temple can still exist.
But if it was Mr. Zhang, Zhang Ding thought that this thing might have been around for a few years, and he was afraid that it would still exist even if the Ming Dynasty was gone.
Zhang Ximeng blinked. Of course he knew what Zhang Dingbian was thinking, so he could only snort: "Let's wait until the child is born to see if your calculations are accurate!"
Zhang Dingbian was overjoyed and said, "Xiang Zhang, I've calculated it correctly, so you can help me?"
"If you calculate correctly, I will treat you as a monster!"
"Then I can't calculate it accurately?"
"Are you still brave enough to ask me for help? What are you thinking!"
Zhang Dingbian gritted his teeth and said, "Teacher Zhang, I finally understand. It was you who taught Lan Yu! I might as well tell you that you have to do this...because I figured it out, this time it might be a twin!"
"ah!"
Zhang Ximeng was really shocked. Could they be twins? One boy and one girl?
If that were the case, he would have no regrets.
The one who is even happier next to him is Lao Zhu. He hopes that Lao Zhang’s family can flourish and have more children and grandchildren. It’s easy for him to choose!
If this happened two times at a time, it would be a great joy!
"Zhang Dingbian, if your calculation is accurate, we will definitely make you a real person!"
Zhang Dingbian smiled proudly, "Your Majesty, don't worry, the foreign minister will not be wrong. You must think carefully about this title!"
Lao Zhu was slightly surprised, thinking that this guy is so confident, does he really have such a powerful ability?
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became interested and asked: "Zhang Dingbian, can you calculate the fate of a person and the country?"
Zhang Dingbian thought for a moment, frowning, as if he was deep in thought. After a while, Zhang Dingbian said: "Your Majesty, the foreign minister does not have such deep skills now. If your Majesty is willing to wait, in twenty years, when I arrive,
Wudang Mountain, foreign ministers should answer your Majesty’s questions!”
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Is it possible that after twenty years of self-realization, you will be able to practice great achievements and gain insight into the secrets of heaven?"
Zhang Dingbian glanced at Zhang Ximeng and laughed at himself: "Foreign minister, this is just for the time being. If you really want to say that you have insight into the secrets of heaven, you have to look at Grand Master Zhang. Foreign ministers absolutely do not have this ability."
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "That's too much praise. I have always opposed the theory of prophecy, but I cannot immediately say that it is wrong."
Zhang Ximeng added: "I'll bring some dishes over and we'll chat while we eat."
Lao Zhu nodded, Zhang Ximeng turned around and brought Lao Zhu a jar of good wine.
Really good wine, which is not available in the palace.
Then several more dishes were served, and finally, Zhang Ximeng brought a plate covered with a silver-white lid.
Zhang Ximeng pushed him in front of Zhang Dingbian.
"Would you like to play a little game? Guess what's in here?"
Zhang Ding looked at it again and again, and suddenly laughed and said: "Half like the sun and half like the moon, it was once broken into half by Emperor Wenzong. This is the half piece of cake that Prime Minister Zhang ate in the morning!"
Before Zhang Ximeng could say anything, Zhu Yuanzhang reached out and opened the lid, and it turned out to be half a piece of sesame cake.
Lao Zhu was greatly surprised, "Zhang Dingbian, it seems that you really have the ability to discern the secrets of heaven! How did you calculate it?"
Zhang Dingbian smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty asked this, but it is embarrassing for the foreign minister. When I was young, I had a good time. Later, I followed Chen Youliang, fought in the south and the north, and killed countless people. I felt that I had committed too many sins and that heaven and earth would not bless me. But after I arrived in Goryeo,
I also had an epiphany. Killing people is not a crime. It is to expand the territory and strengthen China. I am confident! After breaking through the barriers in my heart, I made rapid progress and understood many truths that I didn't understand before. It was also like this that Foreign Minister was born.
The thoughts of becoming a Taoist priest."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly, "As expected, it still depends on chance and coincidence. Please practice slowly. If we have the opportunity in the future, we will definitely ask you for advice."
The three of them sat together, drinking and talking, and they had a very unpleasant time.
From Zhang Dingbian, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhang Ximeng fully understood what Lan Yu did.
This guy simply knocked the bones and sucked the marrow, and performed it to the extreme.
In Sapphire's eyes, there are only two kinds of people, one is useful and the other is useless.
Those who could work as craftsmen were given to Zhu Di, and those who could join the army were kept as mules and horses, his cannon fodder.
All the people were sent to prison as much as possible and asked to work, cut trees, repair ports, and build ships... Lan Yu also sent out tax collectors to collect taxes everywhere.
He asked the people below to check the mouths of the people. Whoever eats greasy food will have to pay a meat tax.
If you say you haven't eaten, that's fine. There is a scale next to you. If you are overweight, you will still have to pay tax.
The country is facing a national crisis, and the Japanese country is about to be destroyed... How dare you eat meat, and how dare you get fat? How rebellious you are! Do you know?
Zhu Yuanzhang listened to the whole process with a dark face and was quite embarrassed. Li Shanchang was the prime minister whom he had relied on for many years, and Lan Yu was also a rising star in the army that he was optimistic about. As a result, these two idiots did these things.
Where should I put my old face?
Zhang Ximeng is very calm and has made some progress. Keep up the good work!
"By the way, how much food can they get by doing this?"
Zhang Dingbian was startled, and after thinking for a while, he said: "Although Goryeo is small, it is still a country. It can still be done by breaking the bones and sucking out the marrow at all costs, and extracting millions of stones. It's just that I'm afraid that after this time, Goryeo will collapse."
The ice melts away and ceases to exist.”
When Lao Zhu heard this, he was overjoyed. If this could really happen, it would be a good thing. It would add a province to the Ming Dynasty!
Lao Zhu calculated that the current Peiping was indeed too big and too powerful... Monan, Liaodong, and even Korea were actually under Zhu Di's control.
If this time's matter is over, it would also be good to split these places by the way and add a Liaodong Province, a Monan Province, and a Koryo Province.
As for Zhu Di, it doesn't matter if he suffers some losses... He is our son, the king of the Ming dynasty, and it is natural for him to open up territory and expand the country's territory and strengthen his foundation.
Good guy, when it comes to evil intentions and ruthless hands, no one can match Zhu Yuanzhang, this guy is the founder!
"Teacher Zhang, I see that this food crisis is very fierce, isn't it?" Zhang Dingbian asked curiously.
Zhang Ximeng nodded, there was no need to hide anything from Zhang Dingbian.
"It is true. Salt, grain, and steel...are related to the national economy and people's livelihood, and must be in the hands of the imperial court. Only by grasping these things can the imperial court's order be implemented. Whether it is expanding overseas or developing industry and commerce,
A prosperous city cannot do without food. If we don't straighten this matter out, doing other things will be in vain."
Zhang Dingbian thought for a moment and then sighed: "I really admire that Your Majesty and the Grand Master are a perfect match. They are always unswerving on key matters. Their hearts are like the rocks of Mount Tai. Whatever is beneficial to the country and the people,
Those who can move forward unyieldingly and never give in. Now that I think about it, the whole world of Jiuzhou should belong to His Majesty. The others are all the pioneers of the king and are not worth mentioning."
Lao Zhu paused for a moment and said with a wry smile: "This is true, but it really hurts to cut flesh on yourself! We hope that the people below can keep themselves clean and not get involved casually. They can all do it for the sake of the Ming Dynasty.
In this world, it’s a pity that such people are in the minority after all. Every time something happens, a prison will be set off, and people will be killed. We don’t like killing people, but they force us to do it, so we can’t do it!”
Zhang Dingbian thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, what if a noble person from the court is involved this time?"
"A noble man? How expensive can he be? Are there any relatives of Prime Minister Zhang involved in this?"
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but smile bitterly. How could he have any relatives?
He doesn't recognize any of the Zhang family. His father-in-law and mother-in-law only focus on taking care of their children. He also has an elder brother-in-law who works at Changlu Saltworks and is also an honest friend.
And he was afraid that people would know that he was related to Mr. Zhang.
As for Zhu Ying, he can be considered your Zhu Yuanzhang’s son!
Lao Zhu smiled and said: "As long as you are not a relative of Mr. Zhang, even if you are a relative of our family, you will not be polite at all. You can rest assured."
Zhang Dingbian nodded vigorously. With Zhu Yuanzhang's words, the future of the Ming Dynasty is full of expectations.
He predicts things like a god, and he not only relies on the Book of Changes, but also has insight. For example, there is a sesame seed on Zhang Ximeng's lapel.
In the past, Prime Minister Zhang attached great importance to his image and would definitely not let such a thing happen.
But now that his wife was pregnant, he was anxious and made the mistake.
And by the third pregnancy, it should be normal, but the reaction is violent, so why not bet on the situation of twins, what if you win?
If Zhang Ximeng knew what he had planned, he would probably fight him tooth and nail. Even if I can't beat you, I will still find a bunch of people to beat you like a pig's head!
After chatting with Zhang Dingbian, Lao Zhu returned to the palace drunk and in a good mood. Zhang Ximeng was also very happy with the expectation of twins.
It's just that the wind and rain outside are getting heavier and heavier.
The fight for food has almost reached the point where bayonets see red.
The imperial court continued to sell off, and two million shi of grain had already been sold. Zhu Di's second batch of grain had arrived. But even so, the price of grain in Yingtian still increased by 30 taels.
If Yingtian can rise to this level, there is no need to mention other places.
And in the midst of the fierce confrontation, some information also reached Zhu Biao's hands.
"Your Highness, I have found a Meiji trading company. They are one of the main forces hoarding food." Sun Yan reported solemnly.
Zhu Biao was startled, "Meiji Trading Company? What do they do? Who is behind it?"
"This Meiji Trading Company mainly operates a horse and carriage shop and sells goods. Who is behind them... I'm afraid it has something to do with Mei Jizu, Hou of Runan!"
Zhu Biao's expression changed slightly, this was not good.
Mei Jizu was not only a noble person, but his son was also engaged to Lao Zhu's princess. As expected, he was also a legitimate royal relative.
"Your Highness, what do you think we should do?"
Zhu Biao thought about it again and again, "Prime Minister Sun, don't be afraid, continue to investigate until the end, I will go see my father!"
(End of chapter)
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