Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

At this time, in fact, Zhu Yuanzhang also thought a lot in his heart. The expedition to Liao has been completed.

If Zhengliao is a disease of scabies, then the Northern Expedition is to solve the serious troubles of his confidants. Zhu Yuanzhang has already decided in his heart that Xu Da will be in command, but Xu Da has recently suffered from back carbuncle again, and he is a little powerless.

However, Lan Yu had just been punished and his salary deprived of his iron certificate, and Lu Zhongheng and the others had just returned from conquering Liao Dynasty and lacked prestige.

He began to think about his prince in his heart, Qin Wang Zhu Xi was useless, Jin Wang Zhu Xi and Yan Wang Zhu Di were all under consideration, but it was difficult to decide.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly asked Zhu Tao a question: "Tao'er, what do you think of your fourth cousin?"

Zhu Tao was thinking about this just now, but he didn't expect his father to ask, and immediately replied: "The fourth cousin is the most reliable person, he is now the imperial merchant of the National Commercial Department, and he has a sixth-rank crown belt. But he never talks too much, but he is resolute and decisive in doing things, and he can complete his job very seriously. To put it bluntly, he is the most reliable person in our family."

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang pretended to be displeased and said to Zhu Tao: "Tao'er, what are you talking about? Is the fourth child more reliable than me?"

But Zhu Tao said very sternly: "Father, as the saying goes, if you are in his position to seek his own government, you are a businessman, and you can do business well. I always want you to enjoy the blessings at home. Don't work hard outside. You can't stay idle." I won't talk about it, but you always like to talk about military and state affairs, especially after you donated potatoes, you were made a fourth-class rich country by the court, so you love to give advice and suggestions. Also, you value Xu Da, so reward some money That is to say, if I find a fourth-rank errand for Xu Zengshou, I'm afraid it will make people tongue-tied."

Hearing what Zhu Tao said, Zhu Yuanzhang also felt that there was nothing wrong with analyzing it from Zhu Tao's point of view, so he explained.

"Tao'er doesn't know that according to the regulations of Ming Dynasty, the Duke can choose his own guards, military officers and fifth-rank long history as his attendants. He only needs to register with the Ministry of Officials. We also have the right to recommend officials below the fourth rank. It's not too much, but what you said is true, father will try not to give favors indiscriminately with the court's official tools like this in the future."

Zhu Tao nodded. He thought that what he said would make his father very unhappy. Unexpectedly, his father was obviously obedient.

Zhu Yuanzhang changed the subject and returned to Zhu Di, he asked.

"Tao'er, the few words you praised your fourth cousin just now, he asked you to say it, didn't you mean to say something nice to us?"

Unexpectedly, Zhu Tao chuckled and said noncommittally.

"Father, where do you want to go? Although you are the Duke of Fuguo now, your fourth cousin is also a sixth-rank imperial merchant, and he is still the confidant of His Royal Highness Yan Wang. It is better to have a good relationship with a prince than to come here to tell you about this." Just say what I think."

Zhu Tao took another sip of tea, and continued: "My fourth cousin, although he doesn't talk much at ordinary times, he can speak to the point in every sentence. I need to build a house, so my fourth cousin transferred me a hundred craftsmen from the State Commercial Department, all of whom are under his direct management. These hundred craftsmen are strictly prohibited, and their actions are uniform, and their efficiency is extremely high, and the elite troops of Ming Dynasty are no more than this."

After hearing Zhu Tao's analysis, Zhu Yuanzhang really began to seriously examine himself as the fourth prince.

Originally, he thought it was Zhu Di asking Zhu Tao to say something nice in front of him, but when he thought about it carefully, what Zhu Tao said was also the truth.

Zhu Di ranked fourth among his more than 20 princes. He was relatively older. He grew up in a military camp and was familiar with military affairs, so Zhu Yuanzhang has always focused on training him.

That's what it means to confer Zhudi the King of Yan. The important town on the nine borders needs to be guarded by his most capable prince to ensure nothing goes wrong.

However, judging from what Zhu Tao said, it seemed that Zhu Di needed to continue his training, or in other words, he needed to be entrusted with more important responsibilities.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang also picked up a piece of popcorn and put it in his mouth, saying, "Taiping, what can you tell me?"

Zhu Biao's current mood can almost be described as overwhelming. This cousin of his is simply as powerful as the sky.

In the past, I only saw his skills in cooking, agriculture, military affairs, invention and policy theory, but what I didn't expect was that his greatest ability lies in knowing people, and he can influence his father's opinion.

I have to say that with just a few light words, the fourth brother Zhu Di must have reached a big level in the impression of his father, there is no doubt about it.

"Uncle and nephew also feel that brother Tao's evaluation is very fair, the fourth brother is indeed very talented."

Zhu Biao also said the same, so Zhu Yuanzhang also made up his mind, he said with a smile.

"In this case, let him go to the north to manage the business there for us when the Guoshang Division is not too busy. By then, the market opened up there will be his."

As soon as this remark came out, Zhu Biao was shocked. That is to say, Emperor Father has decided to let Zhu Di be the head coach of the Northern Expedition. Moreover, after driving away Bei Yuan this time, how much land in the north is regained will be the fiefdom of King Yan. up.

Zhu Biao thought to himself that his cousin could decide the prince's fate with a single word. If the other princes really knew about it, they would probably rush to make friends with each other, and just asked him to say a few words.

However, Zhu Tao didn't expect so much. At first, he thought about the Northern Expedition, then he talked about his views on the fourth cousin, and finally he talked about his own business.

The topic has finally come to the right track. I hope that my father will think more about his own business and think less about national affairs in the future. Then it is really a reliable thing.

After Zhu Yuanzhang returned to the palace, he immediately summoned the three cabinet ministers and announced his intention to them. He wanted to use Zhu Di, the king of Yan, as the commander. .

Of course, he did not forget to ask the opinions of these cabinet members. Li Shanchang was the head of the cabinet ministers, so naturally he would not contradict the emperor, so he said it right away.

"The arrangement of the superior can be said to be good at knowing people. Although Zhu Di, the king of Yan, is in charge of the State Commercial Department, he is an out-and-out handsome talent. He has served as Xu Shuai's lieutenant many times in the town for several years, and he can be alone every time. With great honors, this time the Northern Expedition will surely live up to the expectations of the superiors."

Song Lian also echoed: "For this Northern Expedition, Xu Shuai was originally the best choice, but Xu Shuai suffered from back pain and couldn't bear the pain of marching. Zhu Di, the king of Yan, is both the prince and Xu Shuai's son-in-law. return."

Both of them expressed their opinions, but Liu Bowen was speechless for a long time. He was thinking in his heart that it must be recommended by the young master again that King Yan will be in command this time.