Wang Liangyu followed Yun Luo into the Ming Dynasty Palace and met the current emperor, Zhengde.
Zhengde was sitting on a chair wearing a dragon robe, looking at Wang Liangyu under the jade steps with curiosity on his face.
"Why don't you kneel down when you see the emperor?" Cao Zhengchun stood beside Zhengde, looked at Wang Liangyu, and asked sadly.
Wang Liangyu glanced at Cao Zhengchun coldly and ignored him completely. He just raised his head and looked at Zhengde without making any move.
"No need to kneel down. Speaking of which, you are also Yun Luo's master and an elder. There is no need to kneel down!" Zhengde waved his hand and said with a slight smile. Then he changed his voice and asked with a kind face, "Listen to what Yun Luo said,
You want to see me, what's the matter?"
In the play, Zhengde is a wealthy emperor. Now that he has seen it in person, Wang Liangyu feels that he is better than he appears in the play.
Wang Liangyu nodded and smiled and asked: "Does the emperor want to make Ming Dynasty greater?"
When Zhengde heard this, he was startled for a moment, then came back to his senses, looked at Wang Liangyu, laughed out loud, and asked: "What, do you have any idea?"
Wang Liangyu nodded, reached out and took out a booklet from his arms.
Cao Zhengchun knew the opportunity and stepped forward to take the booklet. Although he was full of curiosity, he did not dare to open it and handed it to Zhengde.
Wang Liangyu saw that Zhengde was about to read it, so he smiled and reminded: "This book can help the Ming Dynasty prosper, but whether it is implemented depends entirely on the emperor!" After a pause, he added, "The emperor can think about it for a few days, and come back to me after thinking about it!
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The booklet was prepared in advance by Wang Liangyu. It describes in detail the policy policies and construction outline of the Wu Kingdom, from land reform to system construction, to ideology and culture, the deployment of weapons in the world, and so on. It is the result of decades of development experience of the Wu Kingdom.
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Wang Liangyu believes that with the help of this booklet, Ming Dynasty can smoothly embark on the development path of the Wu Kingdom with Ming characteristics. By then, Ming Dynasty will be more prosperous and the people will be peaceful.
After saying that, without waiting for Zhengde to speak, Wang Liangyu turned around and walked out.
"Your Majesty, this person is disrespectful and treasonous!" Cao Zhengchun raised his orchid finger, pointed at Wang Liangyu's back, and scolded him sternly.
Zhengde looked a little ugly, but he didn't say much. He raised his hand to stop Cao Zhengchun's scolding and looked down at the booklet in his hand.
After a slight hesitation, Zhengde opened the cover and started reading.
The Masanori in history was witty and intelligent and fluent in many languages. The Masanori in the play is also a tolerant man, not an ignorant and incompetent mediocre king.
After just reading it briefly, Zhengde realized the value of this booklet. The policy principles and construction outline described in it are even more valuable to the Ming Dynasty today.
"Your Majesty?" Cao Zhengchun didn't dare to peek at the contents of the booklet, but he vaguely sensed something from Zhengde's suddenly bright eyes and asked tentatively.
Zhengde suddenly woke up, closed the book subconsciously, and then turned to look at Cao Zhengchun, his eyes as sharp as knives: "Cao Zhengchun, immediately lead people to guard the Qianqing Palace. No one is allowed to get closer than fifty meters to the palace!" As soon as he finished speaking, another
He immediately changed his mind and said, "One hundred meters!"
Cao Zhengchun was horrified, his eyes passed over the booklet covered by Zhengde's right hand, and he nodded calmly on his face.
Soon, the imperial army was dispatched and surrounded Qingqianqing Palace, and no one was allowed to approach.
"Your Majesty, the imperial army has been dispatched, and now not even a fly can fly in!" After Cao Zhengchun completed his instructions, he took credit with a smile on his face.
"Okay!" Zhengde replied with a smile, and then he seemed to remember something. He looked up at Cao Zhengchun, frowned and said, "You also go out, and you are not allowed to come near without my order!"
When Cao Zhengchun heard this, he was stunned for a long time, and then he retreated obediently.
Before leaving the house, Cao Zhengchun secretly glanced at the book in Zhengde's hand, full of curiosity.
Zhengde didn't care about this, he held the booklet and started reading it carefully.
Wang Liangyu didn't know how much impact what he took out would have on Zhengde, so he left the palace and went straight back to Yunluo Mansion.
After a while, Liu Xi hurried over.
"Is there any news about Xiao Yu'er?" When Wang Liangyu saw Liu Xi, he immediately thought of Xiao Yu'er.
"Young Master knows things like a god!" Liu Xi complimented, and then continued, "Before, you ordered our family to go out for news, and today Dongchang Fanzi found traces of Xiao Yu'er in the capital."
Before, when Xiao Yu'er appeared in the capital, Wang Liangyu ordered Liu Xi to send someone to invite Xiao Yu'er, but Dongchang acted recklessly and turned the invitation into arresting someone, scaring Xiao Yu'er away. Later Wang Liangyu asked Dongchang to Taking a walk, I learned the news about Xiao Yu'er's life experience. Now I finally gained something and lured Xiao Yu'er back.
"Where is he now?" Wang Liangyu was a little excited and asked hurriedly.
Liu Xi looked embarrassed when he heard this, laughed dryly, and explained: "Our family members are missing!" As he said that, he noticed Wang Liangyu's gloomy expression and quickly added, "But the Xiaoyuer people must have gone to Beijing. I’m not going to find you in two days!”
Wang Liangyu looked at Liu Xi speechlessly, waved his hand, and drove the person out, not forgetting to give him a big cake: "Be more peaceful recently. In a few days, the emperor may make big moves!"
"Thank you for your cultivation, Mr. Liu!" When Liu Xi heard this, he was overjoyed. He rushed over overnight because he had calculated the time correctly and knew that Wang Liangyu was coming back from the palace to meet the saint.
After seeing Liu Xi off, Wang Liangyu sat on a chair and began to think.
With Xiao Yu'er's cleverness, she would definitely not come to the door rashly. She would have to conduct a secret investigation before she showed up. Maybe she would even disguise herself as a woman and sneak into the house like in the play.
Thinking of this, Wang Liangyu couldn't help but laugh, feeling vaguely expectant.
In the blink of an eye, it was early morning the next day.
Wang Liangyu was having breakfast with Jiang Yuyan and others when a group of people suddenly came outside the house, led by Cao Zhengchun.
"What are you doing here?" Looking at Cao Zhengchun who barged in carelessly, Wang Liangyu was a little confused. This guy should not be reckless enough to cause trouble for him.
Cao Zhengchun coughed lightly, stretched out his hand and took out a roll of bright yellow silk, and said loudly: "Wang Liangyu, take the order!"
Wang Liangyu was even more surprised when he heard this. He thought he would have to wait for a few days, but he didn't expect that Zhengde would be so eager to come to the door just one night ago.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Bold!" Seeing Wang Liangyu's indifferent expression, Cao Zhengchun's face darkened, he raised the imperial edict in his hand and cursed angrily, "Why don't you kneel down?"
Wang Liangyu rolled his eyes and said angrily: "Cao Zhengchun, just issue the decree, don't do this!"
Cao Zhengchun turned pale with anger, pointed at Wang Liangyu with an orchid in his hand, and cursed angrily: "You Wang Liangyu, you are really treasonous..."
"Believe it or not, I will kill you right now!" Before Cao Zhengchun could finish speaking, Wang Liangyu snorted coldly and threatened, "Besides, even if I kill you, the Emperor will not do anything to me!"
Cao Zhengchun paused after hearing this, and his face turned a little pale.
Others don't know, but Cao Zhengchun spent the night with Zhengde outside the palace last night. He knows that Zhengde has read the booklet all night, and also knows how much Zhengde values Wang Liangyu, otherwise he would not have summoned him so early in the morning.
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Thinking of this, Cao Zhengchun's momentum immediately weakened. He snorted, unfolded the imperial edict, and read loudly: "The emperor is destined to be carried by heaven, and the edict says..."
After listening to what Cao Zhengchun said, Wang Liangyu only grasped one key piece of information, which was to enter the palace immediately to meet the saint.
After receiving the imperial edict, Wang Liangyu took a short rest and then followed Cao Zhengchun into the palace again.
All the way to the Zhaoren Hall of the Qianqing Palace, Zhengde, dressed in a dragon robe, was wandering around in the hall, his face full of anxiety.
"See you, Your Majesty!" Cao Zhengchun walked into the palace and immediately bowed to greet him.
Wang Liangyu lowered his head slightly and said hello.
Zhengde came back to his senses, saw Wang Liangyu and immediately rushed forward, grabbed Wang Liangyu's arm, and opened his mouth to say something, but then he noticed Cao Zhengchun beside him, and changed his voice and said: "Cao Zhengchun, please lead the people to strictly guard
No one is allowed to approach Qianqing Palace!"
Cao Zhengchun responded and turned around to leave.
"Your Majesty, let Governor Cao stay!" Seeing this, Wang Liangyu suddenly spoke.
Zhengde was startled when he heard this and looked at Wang Liangyu in surprise.
Wang Liangyu looked indifferent and said calmly: "Since the emperor has summoned me, he must have made a decision in his heart. The help of Dongchang and Governor Cao will be needed for those matters!"
Zhengde frowned and thought for a moment, then nodded: "In that case, Cao Zhengchun, you can stay!" After a pause, he added, "But don't forget the things outside!"
Cao Zhengchun didn't know what was going on, but he quickly agreed and arranged for people to guard Qianqing Palace before returning to Zhaoren Palace.
In the hall, Wang Liangyu and Zhengde were communicating and having an in-depth discussion on the policy principles and construction program in the booklet.
"If the emperor is determined, he must be prepared to go against the gentry of the world!" Wang Liangyu looked at Zhengde and reminded him solemnly.
The biggest obstacle to the implementation of the Wu Kingdom in the Ming Dynasty came from the gentry who occupied a large amount of land, and it was these people who formed the main force of the Ming government. Against them, the Ming Dynasty would face a severe test.
Zhengde fell into silence upon hearing this, his expression tangled.
Cao Zhengchun, who was on the side, listened to the two people talking for a long time, and finally understood what the brochure said, and looked at Wang Liangyu with shock in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, this matter must be settled slowly and not in a hurry!" After calming down, Cao Zhengchun looked at Zhengde and reminded in a low voice, "Otherwise, the court will be unstable and the Ming Dynasty will be unstable!"
Zhengde nodded gloomily, then looked at Cao Zhengchun and asked, "Cao Qing's family, do you think land reform is a good idea?"
Cao Zhengchun was silent. After a while, he raised his head, his eyes lit up, and nodded solemnly: "Reporting to the emperor, this method is a great good. Once implemented throughout the country, the people of the Ming Dynasty will definitely be grateful for the emperor's kindness, and the emperor will be famous throughout the ages. His position will be compared to that of the Qin emperors and Han emperors."
Wu!"
When he said these words, Cao Zhengchun's expression became more and more excited. He knew that once he succeeded, not only would his righteousness be remembered throughout the ages, but as an eunuch himself, he might also be able to leave his name in history just like the three treasure eunuchs!
As an eunuch, what Cao Zhengchun wanted was nothing more than fortune during his lifetime and fame after his death.
Listening to Cao Zhengchun's words, Zhengde's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he became more and more determined.
"However, as the prince said, this move will be strongly opposed by the bureaucrats and gentry." Noticing Zhengde's restless expression, Cao Zhengchun coughed again and poured cold water on him, "With them here, if you want to implement this method,
Disaster!"
Zhengde's face instantly darkened, he turned to look at Cao Zhengchun, and said angrily: "Isn't your Dongchang always good at dealing with them?"
Cao Zhengchun smiled bitterly, not knowing how to explain it.
There are always no taboos in Dongchang's actions. It is common to confuse right and wrong and frame Zhongliang. However, this is only for a small number of bureaucrats. Although they will be criticized by bureaucrats and gentry, it is not harmful. But if it acts as Zhengde said, Dongchang will be punished.
What they are facing is the entire class of bureaucrats and gentry. Neither Dongchang nor Cao Zhengchun can hold on. Each of the bureaucrats and gentry can drown Dongchang and Cao Zhengchun with just a spit of spit!
Zhengde actually knew the situation. He was very aware of the constraints imposed by the bureaucrats in the court.
With a long sigh, Zhengde turned his head and saw the old god Wang Liangyu. His heart moved and he asked: "Master, is there any way?"
Wang Liangyu nodded with a smile and mouthed: "Hulong Villa!" Then he looked at Cao Zhengchun and continued, "There are Hulong Villa and Dongchang, one is bright and the other is dark. If you want to control the court, you can come here.
There won’t be any problem, right?”
Hearing this, both Zhengde and Cao Zhengchun were stunned. How could it be like this?
"Shenhou, I have always disliked Dongchang's dirty work, and I'm afraid he won't join our family." Cao Zhengchun quickly recovered and shook his head with a sly smile, "Besides, Shenhou has great ambitions, how can he cooperate easily?"
Wang Liangyu looked calm and looked at Zhengde and said: "The Marquis Shen has been in love with a woman for more than 20 years. If the Emperor can grant them a marriage, he will surely make the Marquis return to his heart."
Zhengde was startled when he heard this, frowned and thought for a long time, and asked: "But that woman who was rejected by the late emperor?" After that, before Wang Liangyu could speak, he said with an embarrassed look, "The late emperor refused, I
If a marriage is granted by decree, I'm afraid it won't be good."
Wang Liangyu knew what Zhengde was worried about, which was nothing more than violating the ancestral system and being unfilial.
With a sneer, Wang Liangyu stared at Zhengde and said leisurely: "Your Majesty, what you are going to do next is the biggest violation of the ancestral system. You are willing to do it, let alone a small gift of marriage?"
Zhengde smiled bitterly and shook his head. He was silent for a long time and looked at Wang Liangyu who said with a worried look on his face: "If it's just a marriage, then it's a gift. But what I'm worried about is that the Lord Shen has other ideas!"
"Don't worry, as long as I'm watching over him, he will not be able to make trouble with his brave God!" Wang Liangyu chuckled when he heard this, with a calm look on his face.
Cao Zhengchun on the side heard this, lowered his head slightly, and said slowly: "According to a secret report, the Prince and the Marquis of Shen had a sparring match yesterday, and the Marquis of Shen was completely defeated!"
Hearing this, Zhengde narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Wang Liangyu in disbelief.
Although Zhengde had never practiced martial arts, he had some understanding of martial arts and knew how powerful Tietan Shenhou was. However, he did not expect that this man who was invincible in his eyes would be defeated by Wang Liangyu.
"Your Excellency, what do you want?" Zhengde looked at Wang Liangyu intently, and after a while, he suddenly asked.
Wang Liangyu knew Zhengde's doubts and worries, so he smiled gently and said slowly: "I have nothing else to ask for, I just hope to do something good for the people and China!"
"Really?" Zhengde hesitated for a moment and asked again.
Wang Liangyu nodded and replied seriously: "It's absolutely true!"
"Okay, I believe you!" Zhengde stared at Wang Liangyu, word by word, his expression firm.
Wang Liangyu grinned when he heard this and was very happy: "Thank you for your trust. The emperor will definitely not regret it in the future!"
Zhengde laughed and then changed his tone and asked: "Then, should we invite the Lord Shen to come over and explain it in detail now?"
After a while, Hou Zhuwu, the iron-courage god, stepped into Zhaoren Hall.
Zhengde personally wrote the imperial edict of marriage, and then described the contents of the book to him, as well as the future path of the Wu Kingdom with the characteristics of the Ming Dynasty.
After hearing this, Zhu Wuli was stunned. After a while, he came back to his senses. He looked at Zhengde with a slightly fearful look and said in a quiet voice: "Your Majesty, you are gambling with the Ming Dynasty!"
Zhengde laughed loudly and said loudly: "Uncle Emperor, I think you know better than me the situation of the bureaucrats and gentry in the court. Corruption of officials, land annexation, internal and external troubles. If we don't gamble today, how many more years will our Ming Dynasty have?"
"More than a hundred years!" Wang Liangyu interjected lightly.
Zhu Wuwu fell into a dilemma. After a moment, he said again: "This method goes against the ancestral system!"
"There is no need to be afraid of the changes in the sky, no laws for the ancestors, and no sympathy for the words of people!" Wang Liangyu was about to retort, but Zhengde spoke first, with an excited expression.
Because of Zhu Yuanzhang, the Ming Dynasty was always trapped within the ancestral legal system formulated by him.
Emperors of all dynasties have suffered deeply from the ancestral legal system, but there was nothing they could do about it.
As the shackles of the ancestral legal system tightened, the Ming Dynasty inevitably collapsed.
As a descendant of the royal family, Zhu Wuwu had a deep understanding of this. Hearing Zhengde's words, he couldn't help but feel moved. He looked at Zhengde, then looked at Wang Liangyu, and asked: "How to do it specifically?"
Seeing this, Zhengde looked happy and turned to signal Wang Liangyu to introduce him.
Wang Liangyu coughed lightly and said slowly: "The bureaucrats and gentry are a class, but not one, so we can slowly figure it out." After saying that, he paused for a while, pointed at Cao Zhengchun, and said, "When the time comes, Dongchang will be there.
Ming, Hulong Villa is secretly working together, you work together to cut off the wings of the bureaucrats and gentry bit by bit, and at the same time win over like-minded people to strengthen yourself."
"As the saying goes, a single spark can start a prairie fire. When we accumulate enough strength, all obstacles will be paper tigers."
"The wheel of history is rolling forward, and no one can stop it!"
Listening to Wang Liangyu's words, Zhu Wuwu felt his blood boiling, but his long-term rationality quickly calmed him down. He frowned at Wang Liangyu and asked the question that Zhengde asked not long ago: "What do you want?"
Wang Liangyu looked dumbfounded and said, "I have no other aspirations, I just hope to do something good for the people and China!"
Zhu Wuwu was startled, thinking that Wang Liangyu had said similar words at the gate of Hulong Villa.
For a moment, Zhu Wuwu was in a daze, and his eyes when he looked at Wang Liangyu became profound, showing a hint of respect.
"Young Master Gaoyi, on behalf of the Ming Dynasty and the people of the world, thank you!" Zhu Wuwang stared at Wang Liangyu for a long time, then suddenly bowed and gave a solemn salute.
Hearing this, Zhengde also saluted and thanked Wang Liangyu.
Wang Liangyu accepted it calmly and said with a chuckle: "I look forward to the day when the Ming Dynasty will be prosperous forever!"