First Minister of Ming Dynasty

As soon as Zhu Biao's words fell, Li Shan suddenly said: "No need, Your Highness, let the old minister write a letter to resign, and return home!"

Everyone was stunned, Li Shanchang was full of grief and indignation, and asked again, "Don't you even give this respect to the old minister?"

Chapter 757 The Prince Is Mature

Li Shanchang thought about resigning, and thought about it more than once.But he never thought that he would leave the court in such an embarrassing way.What's more, he didn't expect that Zhu Biao, who didn't even grow hairy, would dare to expel him.

Li Shanchang's grief and indignation can be imagined.He also thought about fighting back. That's right, Lao Li can indeed fight back. He is still the Prime Minister of the Left, and he still holds the great seal of Zhongshu Sheng in his hand. He is the head of all officials.

It is possible to convene officials above the third grade in Beijing, and in turn impeach the prince for not being effective in supervising the country, and ask for an order to remove him from the position of supervising the country.

At this point, it is purely a competition of strength.

Li Shanchang may not be as good as Zhu Biao, and the result of the fight, Zhu Biao will be miserable.

This tragedy is mainly reflected in the fact that he can't cover the situation in the court and can't stabilize the rear.

Zhu Yuanzhang is away, and the crown prince is in charge of the country. It is impossible to live in peace and the world is peaceful. Even if he neglects his duties, the position of the crown prince will not be guaranteed, and the other princes will also take advantage of the situation.

All in all, Zhu Biao definitely suffered a heavy loss.

But then again, what will happen to Li Shanchang?

I'm afraid it will be ten thousand times more miserable. The prince can't beat you, and the emperor can't beat you?What's more, with Zhang Ximeng behind him, Li Shanchang has no chance of winning.

And once he used all his power, those characters he arranged in the court would be exposed all at once. Wouldn't it be let people cut the roots and leave no one behind?

What's more, those people are not fools, will they follow me, regardless of everything, and start a war with the prince?

Don't forget, the current emperor is Zhu Yuanzhang, not an iron pot!

In the Yuan Dynasty, fathers were kind and sons were filial, brothers and friends were respectful, and the monarch and ministers were harmonious, which did not work in the Ming Dynasty.

Li Shanchang thought over and over again, and finally let out a sigh, and stopped thinking about messy things.

Back off!

No matter what, it's good to be able to retreat.

Li Shanchang immediately picked up the pen and wrote a memorial to Zhu Yuanzhang. One third of the time he wrote, he suddenly heard movement outside. Lao Li got up and walked out of the study, facing two people who also came over.

Xu Da and Tang He!

Seeing this scene, Li Shanchang couldn't help grinning coldly.

"Good method, good method! You two, don't you even talk about this little fellowship?"

Xu Da said in a deep voice: "Li Xiang, we came here because of the love of our fellow countrymen. Otherwise, wouldn't it be even more embarrassing if someone else came?"

Zhu Biao forced Li Shanchang to resign, but with the identity of Lao Li, who knows if he is playing tricks?

According to common sense, someone should be sent over to watch.

Xu Da and Tang He really had to take risks when they came here. The most convenient way is to let Jin Yiwei come over.

That's what they do professionally.

But Jin Yiwei really came, and Li Shanchang didn't even have the last face. If he really got angry with Lao Li, this matter would not end well.

All in all, after weighing the pros and cons, it would be more convenient for these two dukes to come over.

Tang Hedao: "Li Xiang, it's been so many years. When he started his business at the top, he relied on the friendship of his fellow villagers. Afterwards, he conquered the world and recruited many old officials of the Yuan court. Therefore, the soldiers of the Yuan Dynasty... these things, we You can see it all in your eyes, and you are all clear. You are loyal and loyal when you work for the superior, and you have made outstanding achievements in the founding of the Ming Dynasty. It’s just that it’s not appropriate for you to stay in this position today. His Royal Highness dismisses you , is to give you the greatest dignity. If you insist on being unwilling and want to toss something, you will provoke the wrath of the thunder. It will not end well."

Tang He is not only highly qualified, but also an upright person. He has been in the southwest for a long time, presided over the affairs of the Miao tribe, and later appeased Bashu. His military exploits may not be the greatest, but his prestige is definitely enough.

Even Zhu Yuanzhang has to admit this.

His comments on Li Shanchang are indeed in place.

Everyone knows that Zhu Yuanzhang's generals are mainly old Huaixi brothers.

There are also those civil servants, many of whom came from the Yuan Dynasty. Even if they did not serve as officials in the Yuan Dynasty, they still studied and practiced in the Yuan Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang knew it, and so did Zhang Ximeng.

But just starting out, can you not use it?

You have to do everything by yourself, how long does it take?

Maybe even before the power developed, he was crushed by others.

And since Lao Zhu ascended the throne, he has been beating these people constantly, and has set off several big prisons, especially the case of Yang Xian, which almost emptied the Yushitai.

In addition, the province has continued to reform the assessment methods over the years, which has actually expelled a group of old officials from the imperial court, and given young people some channels for advancement.

After more than ten years, it can be said that the forces of both sides have reached a critical point.

This is a long time.

If Li Shanchang continues to stay, it will only affect the metabolism of the court.

Affect the future development of Ming Dynasty.

Li Shanchang gritted his teeth, "Okay, I'll listen to you!"

Li Shanchang turned around and went into the study, Xu Da and Tang He stood outside like door gods, waiting for Lao Li.

This time it took a little longer, and after an hour, Li Shanchang came out, handed a memorial to Xu Da, and then said: "I still have a personal letter here, can you deliver it for me?" go out?"

Xu Da was startled, but didn't take it immediately, Tang He stretched out his hand and said, "Give it to me! I'll deliver it to you."

Li Shanchang hesitated slightly, and asked with a wry smile, "Tang He, do you know who this is for?"

"I know!" Tang He paused, and then added: "Don't worry, Mr. Li, Daming has never executed a Duke before!"

Li Shanchang was stunned, pondered for a moment, and finally sighed, "In this case, there is no need to send this letter...Tang He, you are a rare kind person!"

After Li Shanchang finished speaking, he turned around and went to the bedroom, and then ordered: "Close the door tightly, I will not see anyone, and wait for the imperial edict of the superior!"

Xu Da and Tang He left Li Xiang's mansion with Li Shanchang's letter of resignation. Xu Da sighed slightly, "This memorial must be sent to Peiping immediately... Li Xianggong never leaves Yingtian, and some people don't. Let it go!"

Tang He paused for a moment. In fact, both he and Xu Da knew well that if Lao Li was sensible, he would return home directly without waiting for Zhu Yuanzhang's order, which would be the most straightforward.

Good for everyone.

However, Lao Li still has resentment, and he is unwilling to let go like this, so he still wants to struggle... It's not that he can turn things around, it's just that he has anger in his stomach and unwillingness in his heart, and he still has to struggle for a while.

After all, Lao Li takes power very seriously, which is completely different from Zhang Ximeng.

It's just that time is delayed, and no one knows what will happen.

Xu Da was very worried.

Tang He thought for a while, and sneered: "In the superior position, Li Xianggong is different. As for the others, I can't say. Let them make trouble! Only by driving out these Xiao Xiaoxiao can the court be reorganized. Let's There are too many things to do, and there is no time to waste."

Xu Da also finally nodded. Anyway, with them in charge, even if there is a little chaos, it will be fine.

On the third day after Li Shanchang wrote to resign, someone fired bombardment to impeach Li Shanchang, and Lianzhang refused to leave.

Later, someone impeached Li Shanchang's son, saying that he was greedy for ink and worthless.

On the fifth day, some people got serious and said that Li Shanchang's old house was built on the dragon's veins, which was beyond words...

All of a sudden, the flames of fire and lightning greeted Li Shanchang.

There is a stance of tearing Li Xianggong's body into thousands of pieces.

Zhu Biao was sullen, not in a good mood.

All he wanted was to expel Li Shanchang, the reason was just like what Tang He said, Li Shanchang was careful in his work, if you insisted that he had any criminal evidence, it would be a bit too much.

But there is no evidence of crime, which does not mean that Li Shanchang has no problem.

His biggest problem is that Lao Li is not suitable for the current court situation.

Take Zhu Biao as an example, he is Zhang Ximeng's disciple.

Over the years, how many Zhang Xuemen have entered the officialdom?

In addition, Liu Bowen, Song Lian, Gao Qi, Qian Tang, and many others also stood by Zhang Ximeng's side, advocating the complete reshaping of the universe and the rebuilding of China.

From the officialdom to the folk, changing customs and customs, and thoroughly reforming.

As a result, Li Shanchang, who sat on the left side of Zhongshu, was always procrastinating and procrastinating.

Take the matter of changing traditions and customs as an example. Zhang Ximeng advocated the abolition of the three aunts and six wives in the hope of reforming marriage.

Young people should be given the right to choose and their opinions should be respected.

Moreover, Zhang Ximeng also advocated the reduction of betrothal gifts through Jimin Academy. As long as the two parties are suitable, a piece of cloth and a new dress are enough!

Zhang Ximeng did this in the hope that the court would promulgate a new code of law to implement the change of custom.

But I'm sorry, Li Shanchang just procrastinated.

Zheng Yuchun wrote letters several times, hoping to come up with laws and regulations as soon as possible, so as to govern the place more quickly and effectively, but Lao Li still kept it perfunctory.

It can be said that bringing down Li Shanchang and kicking him out of court is already the wish of many people.

There are not only Liu Bowen, Qian Tang, and Gao Qi who are under Zhang Xue's school, but also officials like Zheng Yuchun who have been hindered from implementing the New Deal.

So, Lao Li offended a lot of people, but he didn't realize it.

This is also the reason why Zhu Biao dared to challenge Lao Li.

In a word, it is time for Li Shanchang to leave.

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"Sir, you didn't give the prince any advice, did you?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked suddenly.

Zhang Ximeng smiled helplessly, "My lord, if I wanted to do something, I wouldn't let the prince rush ahead. He is my student!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly. He knew Zhang Ximeng very well, and it was true that he would not betray his disciples.

Of course, that traitor Zhu Di doesn't count.

"So, it's Biao'er's decision! My son has finally grown up!" Lao Zhu couldn't help laughing loudly, feeling very relieved, "The emperor's grandson was born, and Biao'er became a father. , It’s really great! Just like us back then!” Lao Zhu excitedly said: “Sir, you don’t know, when I heard that we had a son, I was full of energy all over my body, so I went straight to Yingying. God, the foundation has been laid. Being a father is different!"

Zhang Ximeng nodded slightly. He also agreed with this judgment. He even knew better than Lao Zhu that the sudden illness of the emperor's grandson and some messy things made Zhu Biao realize that if he didn't take action to change, maybe others would follow him. Start around and change him in turn.Naturally speaking, it is only natural to strike first.

"My lord, the crown prince has matured. It's really gratifying, but now there are so many people impeaching Li Shanchang, and there are Jin Yiwei among them, what should we do?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned, and angrily said: "Old Li is still a hero, you shouldn't treat him like this!"

Chapter 758 Thunderbolt

"One barking dog looks like a hundred barking dogs! This is our courtier, tell me, why don't we get angry!" Zhu Yuanzhang patted the table. Zhu Yuanzhang knew how much effort Li Shanchang had put in and how tired he was.

Whether it is credit or not is another story, but it definitely took a lot of hard work.

Zhang Ximeng couldn't deny this either. Zhu Yuanzhang agreed with Zhu Biao's taking down Lao Li, but he couldn't bear it when others stepped on Lao Li.After all, he is an old brother who has been fighting with him for so many years. Li Shanchang has really become a bastard, so what is he Zhu Yuanzhang?Old bastard too?

So there is a very terrible thing in it. If Zhu Yuanzhang made the move, then Li Shanchang would undoubtedly die, and it would be the kind of extermination of the nine clans.

Because only in this way can there be an explanation.

This is also the case of Hu Weiyong in history. It became like that. In the end, Zhongshu Province was abolished, and Lao Li was implicated...even Li Shanchang was charged with treason.

Zhang Ximeng understood the key points so well that it was difficult to explain clearly even between him and Li Shanchang.We have worked together for so many years, if Li Shanchang is really a villain, why can't you see it?

Whether it is Zhu Yuanzhang or Zhang Ximeng, if they make a move, it will inevitably be bloody and rainy, and there is no way to be good.

That's why Zhang Ximeng was so relieved when Zhu Biao made a move, because only Zhu Biao could do this.It is the most appropriate way for him to dismiss Li Shanchang's position in the name of improper employment, old age, and failure to investigate.

It's just that these courtiers didn't understand, and they wanted to add insult to injury and hunt down Li Shanchang, which was too much.

"My lord, among the officials who impeached Li Shanchang, others are easy to deal with, but Jin Yiwei, how do you think we should deal with it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly, pondered for a while, and said: "Li Shanchang resigned, Biaoer began to take charge of the state and assist the government, and Jinyiwei... Let's abolish it!"

Although Zhang Ximeng expected this, he was still shocked.

Zhu Yuanzhang really didn't say anything to this son.Jinyiwei is a vicious dog raised by the emperor. Only when there are tough officials in the court, a vicious dog is needed to guard the house.

Li Shanchang resigned, if Mao Xiang is smart, he should shut up quickly so that no one can see him.

In the end, this one was still not reconciled, and continued to chase and kill Lao Li. In this case, there was no need for Mao Xiang to exist.This dog should also be killed for meat.

He will be merciful to the elder Li Shan, but he will not be merciful to Mao Xiang.

Abolishing Jinyiwei can also bring an end to the big prison in front of him, and it can also be regarded as helping Zhu Biao to gain prestige and allowing him to better control the court situation.

Therefore, Lao Zhu's tolerance for his son has even reached the point of connivance. Just ask which emperor, in his prime, would be willing to abolish his martial arts and help his son!