In the second year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang finally announced the establishment of the country in Jinling.
He issued an edict and announced it to the world!
This news spread across the entire Chinese server like wings!
For a moment, the Han people straightened their backs.
The establishment of the Darming Dynasty made the Han people feel that there was no other glory.
While the entire country was celebrating, the commoners also knew that they no longer needed to be humiliated by the Yuan Court.
All the people in the world knew that the Han family had once again become the masters of the Central Plains.
Not only did he chase Yuan Ting away, he also took back the dignity of the Han people!
Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne and looked down at the officials below.
His eyes were filled with longing for the future.
At the same time, the worry in the corner of his eyes could not be hidden.
Beside him, his personal guard, Er Hu, carried Zhu Yuanzhang's imperial edict.
This was to be read out later, the imperial edict of reward.
Civil officials and generals dreamed of such a thing.
He was granted the title of Marquis and appointed Prime Minister!
Didn't these generals, who had risked their lives for half their lives, count on this?
When the process was over, it was finally time to reward them.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said,"We've waited for so long. Let's not be ambiguous. Erhu, tell them about the reward."”
Xiao Hu unfolded the imperial edict and read out its contents.
Li Shanchang was granted the title of Duke of Xuan.
Xu Da was granted the title of Duke of Wei.
Chang Mao inherited the title of Duke Zheng from his father, Chang Yuchun, who died of illness.
There were six dukes.
The eldest son, Zhu Biao, was the crown prince and sat in charge of the East Palace.
The other princes had also been conferred the title of king and received fiefs.
Even Zhu Wenzheng, who had made great contributions, was only conferred the title of Earl.
Everyone could not help but be curious.
Zhu Wenzheng's contribution was so great, so why was there only one Earl?
How crucial was the Battle of Hongdu?
"General Zhu has made such a great contribution, why is he only a small Earl?”
"I'm afraid the higher-ups have their own considerations."
"What a pity. I thought I would be able to see the youngest Duke in history.”
Everyone was talking about Zhu Wenzheng.
But in reality, they had their own plans.
how much joy, how much sorrow.
Some people got the position they wanted, while others felt that their contributions deserved a higher title.
After a while, such words came out.
They all wanted to take over Zhu Wenzheng's matter, wanted to turn the tables and let Zhu Yuanzhang see that they were brothers who had shed their blood together.
How could he be biased?
However, what kind of person was Zhu Yuanzhang? How could he let them be in chaos?
Whoever dared to mess around would die.
It was that simple!
Zhu Wenzheng ignored them.
Who would care about a dead person?
If he said something inappropriate at this time, he would definitely be on Zhu Yuanzhang's cleaning list.
In contrast, the death exemption coupons were a consolation prize for Zhu Yuanzhang.
After all, there was a difference in the rank of nobility, but there was no such thing as a death exemption ticket.
He gave him countless death exemption coupons, one of which was Zhu Wenzheng's.
Zhu Yuanzhang was using this to make up for the imbalance in everyone's hearts.
Zhu Wenzheng couldn't help but frown when he received the Death Exemption Iron Certificate.
If this thing remained in his hands, it would be a disaster!
After obtaining the Death Exemption Iron Scroll, Zhu Wenzheng ran straight to the Imperial Palace.
When he arrived, he went straight to Empress Ma's bedroom.
He heard that Empress Ma was still leisurely planting vegetables.
"Please inform me," Zhu Wenzheng said,"I have something to see Aunt."”
The maid went in to report. After a while, she came out and said,"Please come in. The Empress is waiting for you.”
After seeing Empress Ma, he placed the Death Immunity Iron Roll on the table.
"Auntie, what do I need this for?"”
"It's a good idea to take it. It's better to give it to Auntie.”
"If Uncle and Auntie want me dead, I won't say anything!”
When Empress Ma heard this, she could not help but be very surprised.
She did not expect her nephew to be so insightful.
"It's not that serious. Why would I want you to die? Why are you saying such nonsense?”
Empress Ma pretended to be unhappy and reprimanded him.
How could Zhu Wenzheng not understand what Empress Ma meant?
"You're right, Auntie." If you want me to live, I won't die without this death-exemption ticket. If you want me to die, I'll still die with this Death Exemption Iron Certificate.”
Empress Ma laughed,"You're talking nonsense. If you don't want me to keep it for you, then so be it."
Thus, he accepted Zhu Wenzheng's death exemption ticket.
Zhu Wenzheng was relieved." Aunt, I have nothing else to do. I'll take my leave first."”
Empress Ma could not help but sigh.""You can't bear to part with that courtesan?"
Zhu Wenzheng chuckled and said,"This is my only hobby, hehe."”
After saying that, he left in a carefree manner.
Empress Ma could not help but sigh when she saw Zhu Wenzheng leave.
After thinking about it, he decided to bring this death-exemption ticket to Zhu Yuanzhang's office.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked up and saw Empress Ma. He could not help but ask,"Sister, why are you here?"
Empress Ma placed the death-exemption ticket on Zhu Yuanzhang's table and said,""Look at what this is."
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw the death-exemption ticket, he could not help but frown."What happened?"
He had just issued the Death Exemption Iron Coupon, and someone was already using it?
Who was such a bastard?
He had committed the crime of losing his head so quickly?
He even muttered in his heart, how could there be such a big matter that he did not know about?
Just as he was about to ask Erhu to investigate, Empress Ma smiled and said,"It's not that someone committed a crime. Someone sent this thing over.”
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his expression turned even uglier.
Damn it.
I'm the emperor, and my sister is the empress!
In this world, there was no one who would give death exemption coupons to others. Why would there be anyone who would dare to give it to Empress Ma?
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's expression turn ugly, Empress Ma couldn't help but laugh.""This is from Wen Zheng. He doesn't want this.”
"Zhu Wenzheng? What does he want?"
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and asked in surprise.
He had been busy these days and had not paid attention to his outstanding nephew for a while.
"This child is too transparent," said Empress Ma.”
Hence, she told Zhu Yuanzhang everything that she had heard from Zhu Wenzheng.
Zhu Yuanzhang burst into laughter after hearing this.
"Zhu Wenzheng is really our good nephew. You're so worry-free!"
" You're sensible, sensible!"
At the same time, he added in his heart.
If the ministers were as sensible as Zhu Wen Zheng, why would they make me so distressed?
Each and every one of them relied on the fact that they had followed him for many years to start being unfair.
I've been so annoyed recently!
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang had a killing intent.
Empress Ma saw Zhu Yuanzhang's expression and couldn't help but say,"What did you remember? Why are you so unhappy?”
Zhu Yuanzhang said,"It's all because of those talented killers. They secretly complain about injustice because they're old and have followed us."”
"You have an idea?" Empress Ma was silent for a moment.”
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said,"Yes, I have an idea."”
After saying that, he pulled Empress Ma's hand and said,""There are a lot of things to do in our Ming Dynasty. The people all over the country are displaced.”
"Just like Yangzhou, there's basically no one left! At this time, they were still thinking about their own trivial matters. It really made him feel annoyed.”
When Empress Ma heard this, she could not help but frown.
Years of war, the people lost their homes.
The current Great Ming needed a lot of support and development.
"Fortunately, Liu Bowen found a good person for us in Yangzhou.”
Zhu Yuanzhang said seriously.
He knew very well that in the local area, he needed some good officials.
His role in Jin Ling City was far less effective than the efforts of the officials sent out.
"It's a good thing to have someone to share your worries," Empress Ma could only say.”
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and found a memorial from Yangzhou among the pile of memorials.
After taking a look at the content on it.
He handed it to Empress Ma and said proudly,""I've already asked the local officials to send the lost personnel back home to farm.”
"Yangzhou is the biggest example.”
"Liu Bowen's disciple, Yang Xian, is now the Yangzhou Prefect.”
"This kid not only practices what he preaches, but he also gives out all kinds of policies.”
"Not only did he let the refugees return to Yangzhou, but he also seized them step by step.”
"After two years, Yangzhou actually has a bumper harvest!”
The more Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, the happier he became. He was really excited from the bottom of his heart.
This was a great harvest!
Which emperor could have such great achievements after taking office?
He knew very well what Yangzhou was like back then.
It was said that there were only 11 households.
Although he did not know if it was exaggerated.
However, to be able to reap such a good harvest in two years was enough to make him ecstatic for a period of time.
Empress Ma asked curiously,""A bumper harvest? Is this person that capable?"
To make Yangzhou harvest in two years, wasn't this too efficient?
Empress Ma was also a person who had been through a lot. How could she not know how rare this harvest was?
To be able to harvest a state in two years, this person's standard was enough to be praised.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded." I didn't believe it at first, but the grain that I hand over every year is enough to prove that what he said is true."”
"You're really lucky," said Empress Ma."People are scrambling to come out and help you."”
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled proudly and said,""The whole country should follow Yang Xian's example. We've already prepared to transfer him back to Beijing.”
Such a person would not be of much use outside.
He could just give him a promotion and let him work in the capital.
Zhu Yuanzhang would choose to put capable people in important positions.
However, the prerequisite for such an important position was that this person was loyal to him.
As for what official position Yang Xian would be in after he entered the capital.
Zhu Yuanzhang still had to think about it for a while.
After all, he was Liu Bowen's disciple. What if he formed a clique with Liu Bowen for personal gain?
For a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang fell into distress.
Empress Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and could not help but smile bitterly."I won't say anything about you, as long as you don't mistreat the meritorious officials.”
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled." I know. Sister, you should go back and rest."”
Empress Ma smiled and left Zhu Yuanzhang's post.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the memorial and could not help but laugh."I hope that Yang Xian can really take on the heavy responsibility.”
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