Chapter 136 Zhu Yuanzhang: Tang He, go to Ouyang Lun for money! ! (Please subscribe!!)
"That sentence is too advanced to be displayed conveniently. Of course, it is also a national secret and cannot be disclosed for the time being. If the Japanese pirates find out, it will be in trouble."
Ouyang Lun shook his head, "But since I can build a big ship, I can also build an armored ship."
"The top priority now is to allow our ocean-going fleet to go to sea legally, so..."
Ouyang Lun looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with his eyes, and his meaning was obvious.
Lao Zhu, you promised to get me the sea documents. When will you get them?
Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth twitched, you kid has been laying the groundwork for so long, so you are waiting for me here!
"Why are you anxious? Since I promised you, I will naturally find a way to get it. It is as difficult as asking His Majesty the Emperor to give you a decree. If it is so easy to get it, why don't you get it yourself? "
Ouyang Lun rubbed his hands and said, "Old Zhu, you know that I am just a local official and I don't know anyone in the capital. It's up to you to get the documents to go overseas."
"Don't say that I am the consort of the Ming Dynasty. This identity is even more nonsense. If Emperor Zhu knew that I had asked someone to find some connections to get me some shipbuilding documents/sea voyage documents, I would be arrested and tortured by Emperor Zhu in minutes."
"Now the big ships are being built one by one, but the documents for going to sea have not been issued. I am worried!"
He winked and winked as he spoke, making him look like a corrupt official!
Yes, we do think so!
But even if I want to chop off your head, it will have to wait until you build the armored ship. Your head will only be temporarily stored on your neck!
Zhu Yuanzhang murmured in his heart, and then said: "I will return to the capital in two days, and I will find a way to handle this matter for you."
"Good, good, good."
"I suddenly remembered that I still have something to do at the Yamen, so I'll leave first!"
"Lao Zhu, then I'll be waiting for your good news! It all depends on you!"
Ouyang Lun nodded repeatedly and then left.
After Ouyang Lun left, Zhu Yuanzhang sat down on the chair with a sullen face.
"Your Majesty, what should we do next?"
Li Shanchang asked cautiously.
"I've seen what I should see, I've experienced what I shouldn't have experienced. If I stay here and don't leave, I'm afraid that the people behind the scenes will strike again."
Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice.
"Li Shanchang, will you come back to the capital with me?" Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes fell on Li Shanchang.
"Old minister, take the order." To be honest, Li Shanchang did not want to return to the capital with Zhu Yuanzhang. On the one hand, the life in Yong'an Mansion was very suitable for retirement, and on the other hand, he did not want to return to the capital to join the deep water.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to be asking him, but he had no intention of rejecting him at all, so Li Shanchang could only bite the bullet and accept the matter.
"Mao Xiang." Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Mao Xiang again.
"I'm here." Mao Xiang said quickly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will keep an eye on Yong'an Mansion. If there is any slightest sign of trouble, I will report it immediately!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said with profound meaning: "It seems that you are not willing to follow me back to the capital."
"Your Majesty." Mao Xiang was shocked, "That's not what I meant. It's just that I have been running Yong'an Mansion for several years and there is no suitable successor for the time being. If I leave at this time, a lot of my previous hard work will be ruined/all my previous efforts will be wasted."
Zhu Yuanzhang did not speak.
Mao Xiang gritted his teeth and continued: "Your Majesty, if I stay in Yong'an Mansion, it will be inconvenient to manage the Jinyiwei, so I would like to resign from the position of commander of the Jinyiwei!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slowly, "Since you have made a decision, I will satisfy you and demote you to the rank of Jinyi Guards envoy in Yong'an Prefecture from now on, but you can report everything directly to me!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Although the commander of the third rank was demoted to the governor of the fourth rank, he was able to stay in Yong'an Mansion as he wished. Mao Xiang quickly thanked him.
At this time, Jiang Wei, who had just received twenty feet, walked in holding his buttocks.
"Jiang Yu."
"The minister is here."
"From today on, you are the new commander of the Jinyiwei and the second commander of the Jinyiwei. Don't let me down!" Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.
Um! ?
Jiang Wei was shocked. He just went out and was punished with twenty sticks, and he was promoted when he came back? !
These twenty sticks are really worth it!
"Master Jiang, why are you standing there? Why don't you thank me quickly?" Fortunately, Wang Zhong reminded Jiang Gui to react, and regardless of the severe pain in his buttocks, he knelt down to thank him, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I will definitely be devastated. Don’t hesitate!”
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, "Get up."
"Go down and prepare. After lunch, we will set off back to Beijing and mobilize three thousand soldiers from surrounding guard stations to escort us."
"I accept the order and make arrangements now!"
"Let these three thousand soldiers wait at the border of Yong'an Mansion. The people in Yong'an Mansion cannot know about this matter."
"Yes." Jiang Wei responded again, and then left quickly, not looking like he had been beaten twenty times.
Arrange everything.
After lunch, Zhu Yuanzhang and his party left Funing County. After leaving the border of Yong'an Prefecture, they were protected by [-] elite soldiers and finally returned to the capital safely.
The news that Zhu Yuanzhang and others had returned to the capital spread throughout the capital, and many people were so frightened that they could not sleep.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang did not pay attention to these officials. Instead, he first issued a sea-going document to Ouyang Lun, which was stamped with the imperial seal. Holding this sea-going document, it became legal and legal for Ouyang Lun's ocean-going fleet to go to sea!
Looking at the sea entry document in his hand.
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and muttered: "No, I can't give this sea-going document to Ouyang Lun so easily, and I can't let Ouyang Lun fully control this ocean-going fleet!"
After thinking for a moment, "Wang Zhong, go and call Tang He!"
"Yes!" Wang Zhong nodded and exited the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Not long after, the white-haired Tang He walked in and said, "Your Majesty, Tang He."
Zhu Yuanzhang quickly stood up from the chair and helped Tang He up. "There are no outsiders here. You and I brothers don't need to salute."
"There is a difference between monarch and minister. If you don't kneel down, there will be censors in the court who will impeach the minister, which will be troublesome." Tang He said with a smile.
"You, you, you are still so cautious." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, "Some time ago, you and Xu Da went to Beisai, but we only let you come back, okay?" Tang He shook his head, "How will your Majesty arrange it? Just do whatever I want."
"Yes." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "I called you here this time because I have something to discuss with you."
"Your Majesty, do you want me to lead troops to go on an expedition again?" Tang He's eyes suddenly lit up, "Where will we attack this time?"
"Look at you like this. You are already old, but you still like to fight! You must give those young people some opportunities." Zhu Yuanzhang pulled Tang He to sit down.
Tang He's eyes that had just brightened gradually dimmed again, and he nodded, "We are all old, and it is time for the younger generations to have more opportunities. From now on, I will plant flowers and plants in my house."
"Are you talking angrily to us?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile.
"I don't dare." Tang He shook his head, "Your Majesty, you should tell me why you came to me."
Zhu Yuanzhang: "We want you to go to the coast and watch the Japanese pirates for me! How about that?"
"Japanese pirates!" Tang He's eyes lit up again, "Your Majesty, you are asking me to fight Japanese pirates! This is a good job. I wonder how many troops your Majesty can give me?"
"Calm down!" Zhu Yuanzhang quickly held down Tang He, "Brother, don't get excited. We just ask you to go to the coast to keep an eye on it, build a guardhouse/water fortress, and build a defense line for the Ming Dynasty against Japanese pirates. The troops of the Ming Dynasty navy cannot If you can't move, you can only rely on yourself to wander along the coast."
"As for money, we have just made a big investment in our internal funds, and we have no money left. You also know the situation of the national treasury, so I will give you 10 taels first. This is what I have saved through my teeth. I will wait for next year I’ll make it up for you again.”
"Forehead"
Tang He's eyes widened and he stood up, "Your Majesty, if you ask me to build a coastal defense line, you will be given 10 taels. Are you sending a beggar away?"
"If I don't go, I might as well grow flowers and grass in my house!"
Zhu Yuanzhang quickly grabbed Tang He and said, "Brother, don't worry! The money is indeed a little short, but we have already thought of a way for you. Go find someone, he will definitely have a way to help you solve it!"
"Who? You actually have this ability, why didn't I know?" Tang He asked quickly.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "You know who my fourth son-in-law is, right?"
"The fourth son-in-law?" Tang He muttered, "That's the husband of the girl from Anqing. Are you talking about the one you arrested twice but was not chopped into pieces - the corrupt consort Ouyang Lun?!"
"Corrupt official. Consort." Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth twitched. This name is really appropriate. "Is he already so famous?"
"Of course, Ouyang Lun is now a celebrity in the capital's elite circles. Many people are discussing when this guy will be beheaded by Your Majesty!" Tang He realized that he had said the wrong thing and quickly changed his words, "Your Majesty, That’s not what I meant, what I meant was that Ouyang Lun must be a talented person, otherwise you wouldn’t be shouting to cut him down and promote him at the same time.”
"You asked me to find him. Is it possible that he can pay to build the coastal defense line?"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "Now he is probably the one with the biggest official position among the businessmen, and the one with the most money among the officials. Not only that, this guy has a lot of clever ideas, and he might even be able to give you some advice."
"His Majesty recommended him so much. It seems that Ouyang Lun is really extraordinary! I really want to meet him!" Tang He said with increasing interest.
Zhu Yuanzhang quickly reminded: "Brother, we have to remind you that you have to be more cautious when dealing with Ouyang Lun, otherwise you will be sold by him and you will have to count the money to him. In addition, he has some opinions, many will If you cross the line, you must think more carefully and don't let him lead you into a ditch."
Tang He was a little surprised and said: "Your Majesty, it's rare for me to see you being wary of someone and then using him again. And you are very familiar with it! Could it be that"
"What nonsense are you talking about? Even ten Ouyang Lun may not be as good as us in terms of his mind!" Zhu Yuanzhang said solemnly.
"That's right, our Majesty is a real man who was able to conquer the Ming Dynasty with more than a dozen of our brothers. Ouyang Lun will definitely not be able to compare with him!" Tang He nodded. He was not all flattering Zhu Yuanzhang. , he really didn't believe that Ouyang Lun could outplay Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Are you willing to go?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile.
Tang He thought for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, if Ouyang Lun can really help solve the financial problem, I will definitely take over this job. What if Ouyang Lun is not willing to help?"
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled strangely, "He won't disagree, as long as you come to him with this."
After speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang handed a document to Tang He. Tang He opened it and said, "This is the document entering the sea!!"
"Why does Ouyang Lun want this?"
Faced with Tang He's questions, Zhu Yuanzhang did not hide it, but told everything about Ouyang Lun Shipyard/Ocean Fleet.
"Now Ouyang Lun is waiting for this document to enter the sea. With this thing in hand, you are still worried that he will not help you."
Tang He also understood now that His Majesty Qing had made a deal with Ouyang Lun, and then wanted him to take the sea entry document and go to Ouyang Lun to ask for some benefits.
"Your Majesty, you are becoming more and more cunning! You don't even let your son-in-law off."
Faced with Tang He's teasing, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't take it seriously, "Do you think we are willing to do this? We weren't forced by that boy Ouyang Lun. Oh, by the way, this document about entering the sea is worth 100 million taels of silver and 10 taels of benefits. "
Tang He's eyes also lit up, "Your Majesty, are these all for me?"
Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes and said, "100 taels must go into the national treasury, and the remaining 10 taels are for you. As for if you want more, I have already laid out the way for you. You can go and get it yourself!"
Tang He: "."
Love, you asked us to collect the money for you!
"Your Majesty, do you have anything else to arrange? If not, I have to go back and think about it." Tang He said helplessly.
"There is one more thing." Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "We want to arrange some of our own people in Ouyang Lun's ocean-going fleet. The strength of the ocean-going fleet is too terrifying, and we are worried."
Tang He immediately understood what Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking, "Your Majesty, do you want to ask me if I have anyone suitable to recommend?"
"Yes, that's what I mean." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "You must be a young man with strong learning ability and know how to fight in water, otherwise you will definitely be disliked by Ouyang Lun."
Tang He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said, "I really have one here."
"Who?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked hurriedly.
"Fang Mingqian!" Tang He said slowly, "Fang Guozhen's nephew."
"Fang Mingqian, also known as Mingqian, was a native of Taiping, Zhejiang. He was the nephew of Fang Guozhen, the leader of the anti-Yuan rebel army in the late Yuan Dynasty. He followed his uncle in revolting and was appointed as the military envoy to guard Qingyuan. By the Zheng period, Fang Mingqian had become a minor He is famous as "Young Commander Fang" and has more than [-] navy men under his command, stationed on the coast of eastern Zhejiang and nearby islands."
"After Fang Guozhen surrendered to our Ming Dynasty, Fang Mingqian was appointed as the commander of the Guangyang Guard. He is still less than 30 years old and fully meets His Majesty's requirements!"
Zhu Yuanzhang had some impressions of "Fang Mingqian". After all, after the Ming Dynasty Navy generals disappeared one after another with the father and son Yu Tonghai/Liao Yongan brothers, this "Fang Mingqian" can be regarded as a rising star among the Ming Dynasty Navy generals!It also represents the future of the Ming Navy.
"Okay! It's just Fang Mingqian. The two of you will select some elite navy officers and soldiers, take this 'sea entry document' to Yong'an Mansion, Beizhili, and join Ouyang Lun's ocean-going fleet!"
"Yes!"
(End of this chapter)
