Father can be an enemy to the country

In the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang had changed out of his sacrificial clothes and put on his dragon robe again.

He watched his four sons salute him with a serious expression. After they stood up, he first said to the second and third sons: Pack up and go back to the fief.

Yes, Father. The two of them responded hurriedly and respectfully.

After you two go back, you are not allowed to harass the place anymore, and you must concentrate on training your troops. Zhu Yuanzhang said solemnly: We are going to let you two lead the army out of the fortress to fight Bei Yuan starting next year!

Yes. The brothers' voices were much louder this time. This was their dream. And they are messing around in the local area, mostly because their strong energy cannot be released.

When training soldiers, you must love your soldiers like your own children, and you are not allowed to beat or scold them at will. You must ask generals at all levels for advice and get closer to them. Zhu Yuanzhang taught meaningfully:

I have three elite soldiers in the Ming Dynasty's border army. They are under the control of the two of you and King Yan. We are not worried about King Yan's Xu Da. What we are worried about is whether you two can hold back the arrogant soldiers under your respective command. A tough guy?

As he spoke, he sighed and said, It would be great if Deng Yu was here.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang was not very worried about his journey as King of Jin. Although the third child was not as lovable as he was when he was young, he was both wise and courageous and worthy of big responsibilities. With him in Shanxi, there shouldn't be any trouble.

What really worried him was King Qin's journey.

Originally, Zhu Yuanzhang paired Deng Yu with his second son. Based on their son-in-law relationship, there should be no serious problems in Shaanxi. But once Deng Yu died, Mu Ying was still young and could not suppress Lan Yu's domineering general.

Whether the second child can reconcile the contradiction between the two is related to whether he can establish prestige among the Shaanxi frontier army and become their recognized coach.

Zhu Yuanzhang had no clue about this. After thinking for a moment, he said in a deep voice: Well, let's let Wang Bi go over and serve as the deputy general of Zhengxi with Lan Yu. He was the vanguard of King Kaiping's tent back then, and Lan Yu admired him the most.

Then will he team up with Lan Yu to deal with Brother Wenying? The third child asked worriedly.

No way. Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Lao Liu who was hesitant to speak, and said narrowly: He is already the sixth son of our family. As long as Lao Er treats him well, he will not collude with Lan Yu.

Did the sixth child capture Marquis Dingyuan? the third child said in surprise.

Father is joking, there are none of my people, they are all my father's people. Lao Liu hurriedly smiled and said:

The Marquis of Dingyuan is generally loyal and patriotic, and he has no complicity in Jiangxi, which is enough to show that he is qualified for a big job... But my father and I want to invite Marquis Dingyuan to Suzhou. If you send him to Shaanxi, who will do it to me? Repairing the palace?

You're just messing around. It's your father-in-law who builds the palace for you. You asked Wang Bi to build the palace for you, uh... Zhu Yuanzhang said, looking at Lao Liudao up and down: You don't have a crush on someone else's daughter, do you?

That's not possible. Before the sixth child could speak, the fourth child immediately said: He has already had a drink with my father-in-law and had a date with my sister-in-law.

Ah... Zhu Yuanzhang was a little confused: Lao Liu, you also want to be Tiande's son-in-law? What about your master...

Dad, I'm off topic. Even though the sixth man was as thick-skinned as a city wall, he was also feeling embarrassed. Don't forget to agree to the conditions of your son.

What did we promise you? Zhu Yuanzhang looked like he had lost his memory, almost breaking Lao Liu's guard.

Okay, okay, let's not talk about personal matters today. Fortunately, the prince brother stood up and said to Xi Ni: It doesn't matter if my father sends Marquis Dingyuan to Xi'an, let him keep his family in the capital, and Lao Liu will have no objection.

Lao Liu beat his chest and pointed at the prince.

'Brother, you know me...'

Okay, for the sake of Lao Liu, we agree. Zhu Yuanzhang agreed simply. Because according to regulations, border army generals are not allowed to bring their families.

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Zhu Yuanzhang gave the second and third sons some more instructions, such as being considerate of the people's strength and understanding of the people's sentiments, before letting him go.

Then he said to the third child: Jinyiwei will be of great use this year. It will always be inconvenient if you are not in the capital. When you go back, hand over all the affairs of the Jinyiwei to the fourth child.

Father, didn't you say that the sixth child would take over from me? The third child was not willing to make a wedding dress for the fourth child.

Lao Liu has other errands this year. Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: As for the Jin Yiwei, he can continue to be Lao Si's deputy. This will not involve much energy from him, but he can also help Lao Si with suggestions.

Oh, I understand. The third child responded feebly, as if the cabbage he had raised had been swallowed by a pig.

If it weren't for Father's order, who would care to take over your mess? Lao Si muttered from the side.

Before you leave the capital, you should make it clear to the fourth child. Time waits for no one, and we will need them soon. Zhu Yuanzhang raised his voice again and ordered.

Yes, Father! The third child then became serious.

Go. Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly. After the third child went out, he ordered the fourth child: After you take over the Jin Yiwei, you must start immediately and try to send spies to all the ministers and civil and military families of fourth rank and above——

After a pause, Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice with an unquestionable tone: No matter what method you use, you have to know who they met on that day, what words they said, and what words they wrote! There is no room for mistakes, please understand. Yet?!

Understood! Lao Si responded loudly.

Lao Liu, don't stay out of it. Time is tight and the tasks are heavy. Lao Si alone will definitely be too busy. Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Lao Liu again and said, You can also help your fourth brother.

Yes... Lao Liu smiled bitterly in his heart and responded.

If possible, he really didn't want to take this bad job. There are many ways to collect intelligence, but the method of sending detailed information to all ministers' offices is unprecedented.

Even Wu Zetian at that time never thought of conducting indiscriminate human surveillance on all ministers...

If this is exposed, he will be a public enemy of the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty.

The prince also had a look of astonishment on his face, because his father did not get angry with him about this matter. After a moment's hesitation, he finally said, Father, think twice. Once this case is made, our officials in the Ming Dynasty will be completely in danger, and everyone will be in danger.

Isn't that great? Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly: It's better than them being so audacious and colluding that they all lose their heads in the end.

Father... The prince was speechless. This is far from his ideal of enlightened politics. Even if it is just a stop-gap measure, it goes too far.

We have already decided this matter, you don't need to say anything. Zhu Yuanzhang rarely gave the prince face, and raised his voice:

Can't you understand what happened after passing through Jiangxi? This group of officials are already rotten, and we can't have any expectations for their consciousness. If only fear can make them understand the rules, then we will give them the greatest fear. This is their ask for it!