Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

However, at any rate, I still have to look back to save face, otherwise everyone will look like a fool.

After holding back for a long time, Liang Qingbiao, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, said helplessly.

"Your Majesty, although this strategy is good, we still have to be cautious. After all, if they sell the iron to Bei Yuan, if they make it into a weapon, they will still hurt my Ming soldiers."

Although the Mongols in the Northern Yuan Dynasty did not understand the technology of ironmaking, they still took a group of Han artisans with them when they fled.

In fact, the reason was that Liang Qingbiao was helping himself and these ministers save face, and it took him a long time to come up with such a question.

Unexpectedly, before Zhu Tao could answer this question, Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Liang Qingbiao and said.

"Liang Aiqing, I see that your memory is really not very good. Last time on the school field, we personally demonstrated the power of the Mauser gun to you. Have you forgotten? Besides, Tao'er has already produced grenades and smoke After that, do you still need to go hand in hand with them?"

As soon as these words came out, the Liubu Jiuqing who were present were completely relieved.

Indeed, in front of such a hot weapon, no matter what kind of cold weapon the opponent uses, they will leave as many corpses as there are people coming.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, and he said directly to Zhu Tao regardless of the stunned ministers present.

"This strategy is very good. All planning and related matters are all up to you. We will let the cabinet and the six departments fully cooperate with you."

Of course, all the six ministers and cabinet ministers present nodded their heads repeatedly, expressing their willingness to cooperate.

However, Zhu Tao took another look at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked a question.

"My child can be responsible for this matter, but father has to promise me that apart from this matter, don't let me take care of other things."

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was so annoyed that he patted Zhu Tao on the shoulder vigorously and said.

"You kid, don't you want to be lazy? How can it be so easy? In such a good age, I just want to lie down and not work all day long. I have to work hard."

Zhu Tao rolled his eyes helplessly, thinking that he had fallen into the hands of this old man.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang had other plans in his heart, and his love for Zhu Tao was no less than that of any prince.

Zhu Tao has already been granted the title of King Dingyuan, but he is still thinking that this is just a small county king and cannot be rewarded for his merits.

After making meritorious deeds, he must be named a prince, but this requires a lot of credit for Zhu Tao.

But this kid didn't seem to appreciate it at all, and he didn't cooperate at all, which really made him helpless.

If this strategy really wiped out Beiyuan, it would definitely be logical for him to be named a prince for the achievement of destroying the country.

At this time, seeing that his father had already settled the matter completely, Zhu Tao said helplessly.

"Since this is the case, then I have to ask you for some power. After all, I need other helpers besides six officials and nine ministers to do this kind of thing. Middle and low-level officials are the backbone of this matter."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand directly and said to Zhu Tao.

"Okay, to be able to do things is to have ambition. We will give you Shangfang Sword and Wangming Banner, and at the same time give you the right to appoint and dismiss civil and military officials below the fourth rank!"

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was actually very happy. He was not afraid of Zhu Tao's excessive demands on him, but he was afraid that his son would be lazy and lie down.

The right to appoint and remove a few official positions is nothing more than nothing to worry about.

After hearing this, all the ministers present were extremely envious. That is the right to appoint and dismiss officials of the fourth rank.

In the imperial court, fourth-rank officials can already become Hanlin bachelors, but in the local area, prefects are only fourth-rank.

As soon as this Dingyuan King was granted the title, he immediately obtained the power to appoint and dismiss officials below the fourth rank. Such personnel power is really remarkable.

If it is an ordinary person, even if it is Zhu Yuanzhang's power to appoint and dismiss all seventh-rank officials, I am afraid that he will directly violate the taboo and enter the separate volume.

At this time, these ministers had only one thought in their minds, that is, as long as Zhu Tao was coaxed well, the salaries of senior officials could be maintained in the future, and they could even go further.

Moreover, since Zhu Tao holds the right to appoint and dismiss officials below the fourth rank, if they can make friends with Zhu Tao, wouldn't they be able to fight for this benefit for future generations.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang had nothing to explain, so he said to Zhu Tao.

"We have entrusted the task to you, and the power has been completely entrusted to you. You should plan this matter carefully and make a good appearance for us. You will have a higher reward in the future."

After hearing this, everyone was even more surprised. Zhu Tao is already the king of Dingyuan County. If there is a higher reward, why should he be crowned as a prince?

But these are just Zhu Yuanzhang's own inner plans, and he can't say it yet, and the ministers naturally can't make wild guesses.

After Zhu Yuanzhang left with the three cabinet ministers, these six ministers lingered there, saying that they wanted to provide Zhu Tao with some information.

Soon it was getting dark, but they still didn't leave, Zhu Tao felt helpless, scratched his head and said.

"I said if you have something to do, go back quickly if you have nothing to do. I won't be able to go home in time for dinner. I don't care about dinner here at night."

Liang Qingbiao, Minister of the Household Department, hurried forward, but rubbed his hands in embarrassment and said.

"My lord, you don't want to use tricks on Bei Yuan. I guess you must be short of manpower. There are many people in my family who can use them, and they will definitely help you..."

Before Liang Qingbiao could finish speaking, Zhu Tao directly pushed back.

"Oh, I see, you plan to ask me for an official, right?"

Zhu Tao is just lazy but not confused. He knows very well what the power to appoint and dismiss officials in his hands represents.

Liang Qingbiao said cheekily again.

"My nephews are all good young people, and they will definitely help you. You can rest assured that I will never let them make mistakes."

Zhu Tao said lightly.

"I have nothing to worry about, and I won't use them."

After finishing speaking, he went about doing other things on his own and stopped looking at these people.

Generally, when rejecting others, they are looking for reasons to give the other party some face, but it seems that Zhu Tao does not play cards according to common sense.

Seeing that Liang Qingbiao touched such a nail that was neither soft nor hard, the other ministers present did not know how to speak.

Zhu Tao looked at them helplessly, and said.

"My lords, I think you should go back first. I just pretend that I didn't hear this. I really don't like to use public affairs for personal gain. I will never use your brothers and nephews."

This group of people still wanted to speak up, but they were all frightened away by Zhu Tao's supercilious look, so they had to leave angrily.