What Liu Bowen said to Zhu Yuanzhang was the famous Eighteen Tactics of Current Affairs, which was also the biggest reference for Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world.
It had to be said that Liu Ji had also contributed the Eighteen Current Affairs Tactics in the historical records, but it was much later.
Now, on the second day of meeting Zhu Yuanzhang, he presented the Eighteen Tactics of Current Affairs.
He had no choice. The temptation of the Sage's Teacher was too great for him. He was eager to prove his ability to Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Mr. Liu has just arrived. Even if we know that Mr. Liu is a mighty person, we can't give you a high official position. Otherwise, if others don't agree, we'll have to make Mr. Liu a small official in my Duke Wu's Estate first.”
"Thank you for taking the position. Duke Wu, please don't call me Mister Liu. I would like to ask you to call me Bowen.”
Liu Bowen did not have any objections to him being a counselor. As long as he could teach Zhu Biao, it did not matter if he had no official position or position in Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Bowen, don't call us Duke of Wu anymore. Just call us 'superior' like Xu Da and the others.”
Duke Wu was the official title of Zhu Yuanzhang.
It was also the name on the surface.
However, the origin of the "upper position" was when Zhu Yuanzhang had just raised his army.
The brothers went to the tavern to drink together and let Zhu Yuanzhang sit at the top.
As time passed, the word "superior" became the special title that Zhu Yuanzhang's trusted aides used to address him.
Any official who could make Zhu Yuanzhang ascend to the throne was his subordinate.
Now, Zhu Yuanzhang let Liu Bowen address him like this, which meant that he treated Liu Bowen as a confidant and not an ordinary official.
This grace was much more useful than any gold, silver, or jewelry.
After all, although Liu Bowen had made many contributions in history, he had never been able to make Zhu Yuanzhang rise to the throne.
"Upper position!"
"Bowen!"
Just as Zhu Yuanzhang and Liu Bowen were about to strike while the iron was hot to deepen their relationship, a guard knocked on the door.
"High Duke, Lord Chang requests an audience.”
"I'll take my leave first.”
Liu Bowen got up and said goodbye. Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know why Li Shanchang came, so he nodded at Liu Bowen.
"Bowen, let's talk next time."
Liu Bowen turned around and left. When he passed Chang Yuchun at the door, the two of them nodded politely at each other.
"Upstairs."
Chang Yuchun entered the study and bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Bo Ren, you haven't brought your Yi Feng to Duke Wu's Mansion for a long time. Why are you here today?”
After Chang Yifeng turned six years old, Chang Yuchun's wife, Lan Shi, brought him to the residence every ten days to visit Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying.
Although Zhu Biao had been busy in the prince's mansion during the day for half a year, the two of them had never met.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying were still very satisfied with the future daughter-in-law they had chosen.
However, Chang Yifeng had not come for more than half a month this time. Zhu Yuanzhang was also a little puzzled.
"If you want to return to the throne, this minister has come this time for my daughter's matter.”
Chang Yuchun hurriedly said after hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words.
"What's wrong?"
"My daughter has been unwell for the past half a month. The doctor only said that she should take good care of herself. I'm afraid that her poor health will offend the superior and sister-in-law, so I didn't let her come to pay her respects this time.”
Chang Yuchun deliberated for a moment before continuing.
"In the past few days, my daughter's health has worsened, and she is coughing and feeling cold. This official knows that the prince is born with a divine ability, so this official earnestly requests that the prince can visit this official's residence.”
"We'll allow it."
Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it and agreed with Chang Yuchun.
He believed that Zhu Biao was blessed. As for Zhu Biao going to Chang Manor to meet Chang Yifeng, Zhu Yuanzhang was happy to see it.
Chang Yifeng was the daughter-in-law he had chosen for Zhu Biao. It was a good thing for Zhu Yuanzhang and Chang Yuchun that the two of them could develop a relationship as childhood sweethearts.
If Zhu Biao liked the future princess consort, Chang Yifeng, he would not have let the illegitimate son surpass the legitimate son, causing Zhu Biao's sons to fight for power.
It was even more so for Chang Yuchun. If his daughter was liked by Zhu Biao, it would be a great thing for the Chang family.
"Tomorrow morning, go to the prince's manor and take Biao 'er to your place to take a look.”
"Thank you for your promotion."
Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang had agreed, Chang Yuchun quickly thanked him and returned to Chang Fu. He told his wife, Lan Shi, to welcome Zhu Biao tomorrow.
Actually, what Zhu Yuanzhang said about Chang Yifeng's condition could only be said to be half-true and half-false.
Chang Yifeng had indeed been sick some time ago, and she was indeed coughing now. However, Chang Yifeng's body was almost fully recovered.
The main reason was that Xu Da's eldest daughter was already one year old. Chang Yuchun had seen the little girl once when she was catching Zhou. She had perfectly inherited Xu Da's good looks and looked extremely sensible.
In addition, Xu Da had expressed his intention to marry Zhu Biao, so Chang Yuchun was anxious.
Even though his daughter was a princess consort, how could a princess consort that the prince liked be the same as a princess consort that the prince did not like?
Looking at the relationship between Shang Ji and Sister-in-law Ma, if his daughter was half as capable as Sister-in-law Ma, he would be able to wake up laughing in his dreams.
The next day, Chang Yuchun and his wife, Madam Lan, woke up early.
The two of them checked the Chang residence inside and out. After confirming that there were no mistakes, Chang Yuchun rushed to the Crown Prince's residence to pick up Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao asked Chang Yuchun to stay for breakfast before he followed Chang Yuchun into the carriage and set off for the Chang Residence.
Chang Yuchun's mansion was given to him by Zhu Yuanzhang. It was not considered magnificent, but it was still quite good.
Zhu Biao and Chang Yuchun chatted as they entered the Chang Residence.
Chang Yuchun was Zhu Biao's martial arts master after all, so there was a lot to talk about.
"Thump."
Zhu Biao and Chang Yuchun were walking on the road when a dull thud was heard. Zhu Biao looked over.
He saw a person holding a bow and arrow standing a hundred steps away.
He shot three arrows at the target, and all of them had good results. The best one actually hit the bullseye.
"And this is?"
"That brother-in-law of mine, Lan Yu."
Zhu Biao raised his eyebrows.
Of course, Zhu Biao knew about Blue Jade.
According to historical records, he followed General Fu Youde and Deputy General Mu Ying to conquer Yunnan and Dali. He also personally captured the Yuan Dynasty's Pingzhang Dalima in Qujing, Yunnan.
He led the seven guards of Lanzhou, Zhuanglang, etc. to pursue the fleeing bandits and Qi's grandson, capture the land of Handong in the West, and pacify the southwest.
Of course, when Lan Yu was at its peak, it led 150,000 troops and broke through the Yuan Dynasty in the Fish-Catching Sea. It captured Emperor Yuan's second son, Di Bao Nu, and more than 100 concubines and princesses. It also captured 3,000 officials and 77,000 men and women, as well as treasures, talismans, gold and silver seals, and more than 150,000 horses, camels, cattle, and sheep. Although it did not capture Emperor Tian Yuan himself, Lan Yu captured almost all of the middle and high-ranking officials of the Yuan Dynasty. The main officials of the imperial court were all gone. What was the use of having an emperor without a wife? From then on, Northern Yuan only existed in name, and the grasslands fell apart.
It could be said that Lan Yu was a famous general that could be compared to Chang Yuchun and Xu Da.
Of course, he died a tragic death in the end.
Zhu Yuanzhang felt that Zhu Yunwen could not control him and executed him for treason, implicating nearly 20,000 people.
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