Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

But since the father said it, he agreed to it, lest there be any more troubles, Zhu Tao was about to thank him, when he heard a man kneel down under Dan Chi crying.

"Your Majesty, Huo Dasong, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, risked his life to make admonitions. This is a stupid move to build up powerful officials. It is really absolutely impossible to destroy the country and ruin the country!"

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.

Huo Dasong is also a person who does practical things. Due to his outstanding political achievements, after the downfall of that Zhao Qing, he was exceptionally promoted to be the third-rank rite minister Zuo Shilang, and temporarily acted as Shangshu.

He was originally a very important minister of Zhu Yuanzhang, but when he heard that Zhu Yuanzhang was going to give Zhu Tao a king whip, he couldn't help but rant.

Zhu Yuanzhang suppressed his anger and asked helplessly.

"How can this create powerful officials and ruin the country? You must give us a reason today."

Huo Dasong stiffened his neck, the veins on his face popped out, his chubby body was panting under extreme tension.

"Wang Mang was a fake emperor, so there was a fake new usurpation; Cao Pi called Wei Wang the honor, so he forced the palace. How did these two succeed? It is because the imperial power is the supreme existence of the imperial court. Can foreign ministers get involved?

Seeing where Zhu Yuanzhang was listening intently, he continued.

"Once the king whip is given to Zhu Tao, then his power will surpass the princes. If he uses him to beat the prince to death, who else can control him? Without the civil and military officials Temperance, His Majesty is alone, how can he be his opponent?

This Huo Dasong quotes scriptures, every sentence makes sense.The civil and military officials who were talking about also nodded secretly, and they were sweating for him again.

We all know that Zhu Tao is in the limelight now, from the prince down, which prince would not curry favor with him?You, a foreign minister, speak lightly, and you are so straightforward, do you really think that your head is so hard?
Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang again, his face was livid with anger.

"Huo Aiqing, in your opinion, we are the foolish emperors like Emperor Ai of Han Dynasty and Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty?"

When Huo Dasong heard Zhu Yuanzhang's question, he was so frightened that he felt a little urgent to urinate.But he was afraid of losing his appearance, so he reluctantly held back.

"Your Majesty is wise and wise, he is an emperor through the ages..."

Before he finished his flattery, Zhu Yuanzhang stopped him immediately.

"If that's the case, what are you worried about? Huo Aiqing must have been a little dizzy from the busy work recently, and came to the palace to talk nonsense. I don't blame you. I specially grant you a day off. Go back and have a rest."

According to Zhu Yuanzhang's usual personality, if it was another minister who confronted him like this, he would have been dragged out a long time ago.

It was only because of Huo Dasong's loyalty and achievements that he suppressed his anger and gave him a step down.

But Huo Dasong suddenly straightened his neck.

"Your Majesty, the minister is not fainted..."

Before he could say that first word, Zhu Yuanzhang ignored him, and directly ordered someone to give the king whip to Zhu Tao.

At this time, Zhu Biao who was next to him was a little puzzled. He opened his mouth to speak, but was stopped by Zhu Yuanzhang with a wink.

"Remember, Tao'er, you are our own son. We have never regarded you as an outsider, and we have never suspected that you have two hearts. The king's whip is in your hands, and the fatuous prince is beaten at the top, and the courtiers are beaten at the bottom. If you dare to talk nonsense here again, you can directly greet him on the head!"

Seeing that Huo Dasong didn't wink, he wanted to continue to compete with the steel whip in Zhu Tao's hand.

Liu Bowen quickly winked at him and said.

"Lord Huo, you are not a speech officer, and it is not your duty to speak out. It is better to abide by your duty as an official."

But he was cursing in his heart: You are stupid, Zhu Tao already has the whip for beating the king, and if you fight him hard again, you are courting death?
But since Huo Dasong had already left work, he didn't want to go back in such a disheveled manner, he rolled his eyes and had another idea.

"Long live my lord, Annan, Zhancheng, Zhenxue, Luzon and other small countries have entered our Ming Dynasty as tribute. According to the system, the imperial court needs to give them some gifts in return. After careful calculation, it will probably cost money. 20 taels."

This time he didn't care about Zhu Tao's business, but instead talked about his own job.

Who knew that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't talk to him, but turned his head to look at Zhu Tao.

"Tao'er, what do you think?"

Zhu Tao replied firmly.

"Not even a copper coin!"

Hearing this, Huo Dasong immediately committed his old problem again.

"His Royal Highness, if there are envoys from foreign countries who come to court, they should treat each other with courtesy and kindness. Only in this way can we show the demeanor of the Ming Dynasty as a state of propriety and righteousness."

"Is there any benefit for us to show the bearing of my state of etiquette in Ming Dynasty?"

At this moment, the corners of Huo Dasong's mouth moved, as if he was holding back something.

"Reciprocity, we treat them well, and they will come to court from all nations. Some people will come to court from all nations, and when our Ming Dynasty is in any danger, they will help each other. This is the long-term plan for diplomatic relations."

Zhu Tao held the whip high in his hand, and shook it directly at Huo Dasong's head.

Huo Dasong took several steps back in fright, but Zhu Tao was surprised to find that there was a wet footprint standing where he had just stood, exuding an unpleasant smell.

He held his nose and stepped back a few steps, "Master Huo, what are you doing?"

Huo Dasong blushed and explained to His Majesty.

"Your Majesty is obese. Standing for a long time can't help sweating too much. I am disrespectful in front of the imperial court. Please forgive me."

Zhu Yuanzhang was well aware of his changes, but at this time it was inconvenient to expose the embarrassment of this capable minister, so he smiled and did not speak.

The civil servants and military generals standing very close to him all backed up a few steps, but Chang Mao, who spoke rashly without going through his brain, said something.

"Is this really sweat? Why does it smell like urine?"

Zhu Tao burst into a smile, thinking that I knew you were so vulnerable, why should I use this king whip?
So ignore this stubble and continue.

"Master Huo, don't be afraid. This whip is very heavy, and it may shake after holding it for a long time. In fact, I always like to convince people with reason."

I believe you a ghost!
Huo Dasong cursed inwardly, if I took a step back just now, you would have already opened my head.

"Returning to the topic just now, Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty was very kind to foreign envoys at that time. It is said that when the envoys arrived in Chang'an, they did not need money for food and clothing. In the winter, all the trees were covered with precious silk cloth. Make fake flowers to make those envoys come back happily, but when the traitor Yu Wenhua asked someone to strangle him, which small country came to help the king?"

"Your Majesty today is not Emperor Sui Yang!"

After releasing the physical and mental pressure, Huo Dasong became much calmer, and his words became sharper.

"It is precisely because the father is not Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty that we can't spend this kind of wronged money. You must know that the real tide of the world is produced, not bought with money. The truth is within the range of the cannon. You can't believe anything else!"

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang burst out laughing.

"Tao'er is right. We are not used to those small barbarian nations who have always wanted to take advantage of them. We will stick to one principle when we receive those envoys this time. We won't give a single one!"