First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 474

Luo Guanzhong blushed slightly, "Well, well, let's go for a walk around the place, and see more scenic spots and so on."

Zhang Ximeng was stunned, "This is a good thing, literary and artistic creation naturally needs to collect folk songs from everywhere, you, why are you blushing?"

"That... I, I just went to Dongling Pass, Sishui Pass, Luoyang Pass and other places to have a look."

"Oh!" Zhang Ximeng said meaningfully: "Then you can't spend less time?"

Luo Guanzhong was stunned, and immediately understood what Zhang Ximeng meant, his old face turned red like blood, it was so embarrassing.

Fortunately, Zhang Ximeng didn't say anything more, the two of them arrived at Zhang's mansion, and the food and drinks were already prepared in the flower hall, and Jiang Nan calculated the time very accurately.

The second child of the Zhang family is also here, this kid is white and clean like his eldest brother, thin and tall, the little guy has a thick head and a thick head, and a chubby face, which is full of meat, making people want to pinch it.

By the way, the second child of the Zhang family is called Chengtian... This name is really a bit big.

It is said that after Zhang Ximeng was named, some people also rumored that Zhang Xiang was ambitious and wanted to usurp the throne, otherwise why would he call his son Chengtian...

As a result, after Lao Zhu heard it, he didn't say anything, he didn't even get angry, but asked the person who said this to copy the Book of Changes [-] times!

That's right, these two characters also come from the Book of Changes.

The boss is the first to come out of the concubine, Wan Guo Xianning.

The second child here is a student of all things, Nai Shun Chengtian.

The children of the old Zhu's family can only spin around in the five elements. Zhang Ximeng's heart is much bigger than Zhu Yuanzhang's. 64 hexagrams, unless they can give birth like King Wen of Zhou or King Jing of Zhongshan, otherwise 64 are enough for use.

Zhang Ximeng sat next to him with his heavy second son in his arms, and poured wine for Luo Guanzhong with a smile.

"Lao Luo, let's watch this play together, what do you want to say?"

Luo Guanzhong's expression became serious, "Zhang Xiang, I, I have something to say, if I say it, I'm afraid I will offend others!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "In the Ming Dynasty, it's not enough to confuse right and wrong, just talk about it."

Luo Guanzhong took a deep breath, "Ms. Zhang, these years, our Ming Dynasty is the best at propagandizing. At that time, before the founding of the country, we had so many artists, filming, acting, and performing everywhere. Wherever they went, the common people were looking forward to it. Some people even came one day in advance to line up to watch the play. How lively it was! However, since the founding of the country, there have been few good works in the past ten years. Those old plays have been performed more often, not as good as before. Wu Tiju went to Liangzhou again, and a flag was lost in the capital."

"It's good now. It's really out of place for someone to act, speak for Zhao Song, and mock... mocking and scolding Prime Minister Zhang. It should be rectified!"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "What Mr. Luo said is true. But I want to ask you, what do the people think of this Song History after it is completed? Is it overdone?"

Luo Guanzhong was slightly taken aback, "Zhang Xiang, in fact, the matter here still falls on the evaluation of those people... For example, Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi and others, they think Zhang Xiang's evaluation has been over."

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "What about you? Lao Luo, what do you think?"

Luo Guanzhong pondered again, and finally said: "Mr. Zhang, many people say that you, you are unfair about Di Qing's case. Di Qing is a warrior, and he is a high-ranking privy envoy. He is not very good at being an official, and he offended two The governor of the house, especially Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi, fell out, and finally Ouyang Xiu wrote a letter of impeachment, but it was only released, and he was even given the title of Tong Zhongshumen Xiapingzhangshi, it really can't be framed!"

Zhang Ximeng still had a smile on his face, "Lao Luo, when it comes to this, I have to suggest you to learn more from Lingshi Shi Naian. When it comes to writing, your skills may be better than Lingshi, but in terms of writing Things are not as profound as Lingshi, especially in terms of human nature, you are still far behind!"

Luo Guanzhong was terrified, and hurriedly said: "Please give advice to Zhang Xiang!"

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "You said that Di Qing can't be an official, offended Fan Zhongyan, and had a grudge with Han Qi, and in the end he was just demoted, which is nothing... The rhetoric you heard, regardless of whether it is right or wrong, seems to me Where have you heard it!"

"Have you heard?"

"Yes!" Zhang Ximeng nodded, "When I proposed to erect a kneeling statue for Wanyan Gou, some people thought that Yue Fei would not be an official, it was out of date, and he was even involved in a battle for the reserve position, which ended in a dismal end, although it is sad and lamentable. It’s also helpless.”

Luo Guanzhong took a sudden breath, his expression became more serious.

"Zhang Xiang, can you explain more clearly?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "I can't figure it out too, but I found that when something happens, some people always like to find the reason from the victim, as if they deserve to die! When we read history books, the most important thing is to see the big picture, Yue Fei Unfulfilled ambitions, he was dismissed from military power on the way to the Northern Expedition, and eventually died tragically. Why should we be entangled in the filth of the Zhao and Song Dynasties, and why should we ignore the tragic consequences of the failure of the Northern Expedition? A good person, as long as there is a stain, he will pay for it with his life. You have to be spat on. As long as a wicked person is a little kind, he will be understood and forgiven. Don’t you think this concept of right and wrong is very desirable?”

Luo Guanzhong became more and more frightened, and nodded repeatedly, "What Zhang Xiang taught me is that I, I suddenly understood."

Zhang Ximeng said again: "Take the case of Di Qing as an example. At that time, he carried the hope of the world's scumbags, and was an example for all warriors. He was not dissatisfied. Di Qing and Han Qi's relationship was nothing more than Han Qi wanted to kill Jiao Yong Liwei unjustly, but Di Qing interceded, and Han Qi told Donghuamen that he was a good man! Was it Di Qing's mistake in this public case? Or was it Han Qi's mistake?"

Zhang Ximeng sighed: "I just think that Jiao Yong is a rehearsal of Di Qing's fate. He contributed to the country and was killed at will. This is the attitude of the Song people towards martial arts. Then Di Qing was driven out of Kaifeng, and there was a storm of hatred. Yue Fei was killed. Unjust killing... This is the same line. Just like in this house, if one cockroach is found, there will be a hundred of them behind. Zhao Song killed Wu Fu unjustly, not just once or twice."

"When I wrote this paragraph, I didn't want to scold Ouyang Xiu or satirize a certain person, nor did I want to subvert history and make a difference. I believe that these historical materials are correct. I wrote this paragraph as a I want you guys to think about it, is there a deeper truth behind this!"

"Mr. Luo, think about it, Zhao Song's country was not upright, and he had to share the world with the scholar-bureaucrats. After the death of the Zhao family brothers, the master was less suspicious, and the scholars took the opportunity to steal the power of the court. It is not so much the king and the scholar-bureaucrats sharing the world, as it is. People rule the world! This scholar is not talking about a certain person, but a group of people, a group of people who pursue their own interests. Even those spiritual scholars who voluntarily wave the flag for the scholar-bureaucrat because they admire the scholar-bureaucrat!"

"Di Qing's appearance has violated the interests of this gang. Ouyang Xiu is considered a good person in this gang, but even so, he can't tolerate Di Qing. In the memo, it is about eliminating the troubles of the country!"

"What is the trouble of immature? Isn't it unnecessary!" Zhang Ximeng said: "The reason behind this is that a group of scholars are selfish and only care about their own interests, forgetting the country and the people. The cloud is not restored, the city and land are lost in the northwest, hundreds of thousands of soldiers die tragically at the hands of Li Yuanhao, even a small Xixia can't be solved, but they cut off their brothers and legs, and destroy the Great Wall... As for the so-called notoriety of Di Qing, they are not all scholars The legends come out, it would be unfair to follow their opinions!"

Luo Guanzhong was already sweating profusely when he heard this.

"What Zhang Xiang said is true. I think Zhang Xiang's compilation of Song history is not to satirize a certain person, but to tell this truth to the world!"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "This is what I have always advocated. I thought it was the power of all the people in the world that shook the Yuan court and overthrew the Great Yuan Dynasty. It was countless people who helped us win the victory and pushed His Majesty to the dragon chair. We The country is rooted in the thousands of people. The Zhao Song Dynasty is rooted in the scholar-bureaucrats. Let me ask Mr. Luo again. , dismiss Di Qing?"

Luo Guanzhong grinned, "Xiang Zhang made it so clear, Your Majesty Shengrui, if anyone has the guts, His Majesty will not be polite, and his head must be in a different place!"

Luo Guanzhong thought about it again, and suddenly burst out laughing.

"I understand. Zhang Xiang's advice made me really understand!" Luo Guanzhong sighed: "I have always regarded myself as a scholar for so many years. Now it seems that I should write articles for the common people in the world!"

Zhang Ximeng clapped his palms and laughed, and nodded happily, "When it's His Majesty's birthday, you will also follow me into the palace to have a look, and tell me what you have learned."

Luo Guanzhong nodded quickly, his heart beating wildly.

He already understood that the controversy over the history of the Song Dynasty had implicated the founding foundation of the Ming Dynasty, and he really couldn't be careless...

Soon, it was Lao Zhu's birthday. Not only Zhang Ximeng was there, but Lan Yu was also invited. After all, he was also the prince's teacher.

Many civil and military men gathered in Fengtian Hall, and Lanyu was always restless, "Let me tell you a story... It is said that Song Zhenzong was going to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen, so the Imperial Academy found the great painter Fan Kuan and asked him to paint for a while." At first, Fan Kuan disagreed with life and death, but the Hanlin officials threatened him, so Fan Kuan had no choice but to obey. A few days later, he drew a picture, which was the Funing Palace in Tokyo. A man and a woman were talking and laughing at each other in the palace. Very intimate."

"The Hanlin officials were puzzled, so they asked Fan Kuan, who is this woman? Fan Kuan said she was His Majesty's favorite Liu Meiren. Then he asked who the man was, and it was Li Taiwei, Marquis of Yu, the capital of Ma Jun. Where is Your Majesty? Fan Kuan said no. Is it written! Your Majesty has gone to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen!"

As soon as Lan Yu finished speaking, there was a burst of laughter, especially the generals like Chang Yuchun, who were even more so.

Li Shanchang couldn't help laughing, he grabbed his beard and said, "Lan Yu, I've heard this story before. It was about Huai Wang Zhang Shicheng at the beginning, saying that he was watching a play! Putting it on Song Zhenzong is also appropriate."

Everyone suddenly realized that there was indeed such a thing.

Li Shanchang said again: "Lan Yu, are there any fresh ones?"

Lan Yu was discouraged for a moment, so she could only say: "Then I have to ask Prime Minister Zhang!"

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help laughing, "On the day of great joy, I'll just talk nonsense... After I finished speaking, Yan Aguda beat the Liao army and won a big victory. I negotiated with Emperor Tianzuo and asked for 20 pieces of silk, and Emperor Tianzuo agreed. He asked for another 20 taels of silver, and Emperor Tianzuo agreed without blinking his brows. Wanyan Aguda was very happy and satisfied. He also wanted a small white camel for his fourth son to play with, so he said he would give it to the camel as soon as possible. , He immediately retreated... Who knew that this time Emperor Tianzuo would speak harshly and resolutely disagree. The courtiers were puzzled, the silver was given, and the silk was also given, why not give a small camel! How can you give away your property so easily?"

Chapter 6: The Unlucky Ritual Department

After listening to Zhang Ximeng's joke, Li Shanchang twitched his beard and laughed loudly, "The shame of the Song Suibi really makes people speechless!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Mao Gui, Shangshu of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, suddenly said: "Li Xianggong, the shame of the Song Dynasty is not in the annual coin? I also heard that after Sima Guang returned to the prime minister, all the new laws were abolished, and the court was full of praise. One day he went out to pay incense at the Daxiangguo Temple. On the way, a barbarian barbarian merchant saw that it was Sima Guang, and immediately knelt down and kowtowed. His attendants said that Junshi is well-known, and even the barbarians know his name. He is really a virtuous man. The prime minister is in the court! Then, he asked Yi Shang on behalf of Sima Guang, why did he kowtow? Yi Shang said thank you Sima Xianggong, not only dismissed the generals who were able to fight well, but also gave up the land that the Song Dynasty took away. He is really a gentleman Your Majesty!"

Everyone was startled, is this a historical fact, or a joke?

At this time, Liu Bowen said: "Mao Shangshu's speech is good, but it's not as interesting as Zhang Xianggong's speech...do you want another one?" He looked at Zhang Ximeng, and everyone also laughed at this time.

"Zhang Xiang, tell me one more time!"

Zhang Ximeng thought for a while and said with a smile: "It is said that after the Chanyuan alliance was reached, both parties were very happy. Liao Shengzong and Song Zhenzong drank wine to celebrate together. Liao Shengzong said that my Daliao shaman has boundless magic power and can bring the dead back to life. Song Zhenzong It’s strange to say that you don’t talk, but I have warriors in the Song Dynasty, who can fight ten thousand people, and kill one seven in and seven out.”

"At this time, Liao Shengzong became serious and asked Song Zhenzong to invite warriors. Now Song Zhenzong was in a panic. If there were warriors in Song Dynasty, why bother to make peace? At this time, Kou Zhun stood Come out, he said it was very simple, first invite the Shaman of Daliao to come over, go to the Yongchang Mausoleum, bring the Emperor Taizu back to life, and then rely on Taizu's horned dragon stick, naturally he can fight ten thousand people, killing seven in and seven out!"

After Zhang Ximeng finished speaking, Zhu Sheng next to him couldn't help it anymore, "If Zhao Kuangyin comes back to life, I'm afraid that these unworthy descendants will be killed first! Zhenzong will be the first one!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, and said again: "The Mongolian Great Khan, Mengge, is brave and good at fighting. His subordinates captured several Song troops. A Mongolian general said to the Song people, "Our Great Khan is brave and good at fighting. We go to the front to supervise the battle every day. How can we not win? This At that time, a dying Song soldier retorted, "What is this, our Majesty lives in Lin'an, and the front line is getting closer every day."

Inside Fengtian Hall, there was a joyful atmosphere again.

At this time, Lao Zhu came and found that the big guys were so happy. When he asked why, he smiled and said: "You don't know. At the beginning, when the master told us about the ancient times, he said that the three of Huizong and his son fell into the Jinming Lake. Someone asked, who was saved?" Immediately some Tai students said that it was Da Song who was saved!"

When the story was brought up again, the big guys laughed even more happily. It turned out that Rusong had long been a reserved item of Daming.

Lao Zhu sat down on the dragon chair, and said loudly: "Mr. Zhang, today is our birthday, please say a few more words to cheer up the fun!"

Zhang Ximeng said: "I don't have so many. I just thought of Kublai Khan wanting to sell a sheepskin. In order to sell it at a high price, I posted a piece of paper with the words: Brand new, only Zhao Ji has worn it once!"

Old Zhu couldn't help laughing, "Zhao Ji and Zhao Huan, this pair of shameless people can even endure the humiliation of leading a sheep. They really can't be considered men, let alone the kings of a country."

Then Lao Zhu asked again: "Mr. Zhang, is there any more? One more!"

Zhang Ximeng said helplessly: "I really can't say more, let's be the last one. There are still so many good plays to be performed, and I can't waste time."

After finishing speaking, Zhang Ximeng cleared his throat and said, "One day, Emperor Gaozong of Song Dynasty fell from upstairs and passed out. After an unknown period of time, he found Qin Hui serving by his side. He hurriedly asked, how is the world? Qin Hui said please Your Majesty rest assured, the Kingdom of Jin has been restored, and Kaifeng has been restored. Asked how is Xixia Dali? Qin Hui said that everything has been restored. Song Gaozong was overjoyed, and then asked if even Yanyun had recovered, and the world was peaceful? Qin Hui also nodded. Song Gaozong repeatedly exclaimed, Is it true that there is rule by inaction? After I fell into a coma, who would preside over the government for me? Qin Hui answered with a bow, it was Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty!"

It is Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty!

All civil and military officials were taken aback for a moment, then stood up together, bowed and saluted, congratulating Shengshou.

Lao Zhu laughed out loud, feeling very refreshed.

This person has read a lot, if he sincerely flatters a person, he will be so flattered that he can shoot him to heaven!

Just say that Mr. Zhang is a joke, which not only satirizes Zhao Song, but also elevates himself by the way!With these few jokes alone, today's birthday is not in vain, it is worth writing about!

"Come here, give a banquet to all your lovers, set up wine, and start a show! We, the monarchs and ministers, have fun and be happy together!"

When Lao Zhu spoke, everyone let go and chatted freely while drinking.

Most people are still immersed in the happy atmosphere of the Song Dynasty just now. Some people repeat what Zhang Ximeng said, and some people innovate and explore vigorously.

If there is anything else that can be compared with this event, I am afraid it will only be the milk teasing jokes of later generations.

In fact, are we still breastfeeding?

No, we just repeated what Da Song had done.

What is the status of the Great Song Dynasty in history?

It's roughly equivalent to France's Yu Wuchang, so they can't be kicked out, right?

In the midst of joy, the big play was staged.

The child Zhu Biao took care of it himself, and wanted to add color to his father's birthday.

Then the first big show was the replacement of the civet cat for the prince.

In fact, there is nothing wrong with punishing evil and promoting good, and ending with a happy reunion, if it is staged on a birthday.

Even if it is the emperor Shengshou, it is not impossible.

The actors also worked hard and acted very hard. It can be said that they have used [-] points of skill.

But they found that all the civil and military people below had serious faces and wrinkled brows.Even a warrior like Chang Yuchun was quite happy at first, but gradually frowned.

If you are watching this play for the first time, there is no problem, even a rare masterpiece.Wu Datou is gone, and I haven't seen a particularly outstanding drama for several years.

But after listening to so many jokes about Ru Song, watching this play again, no matter how you look at it, how awkward it is!

Especially in the back, to torture Kou Chengyu, and then to welcome back Concubine Li after the grass bridge was broken.

A happy ending, what about loyal ministers and righteous men, helping and protecting the Song Dynasty... Lao Zhu's face has turned dark!

Snapped!

The teacup in his hand was smashed to pieces!

The actors on the stage didn't know what was going on. From the beginning of the performance, the atmosphere was not right. The harder they worked, the weirder the faces of His Majesty and the ministers became.

They didn't dare to say anything, so they could only try their best to finish the performance as quickly as possible so that they could escape for their lives.

It's just that he didn't expect that he offended the emperor in the end.

In an instant, dozens of people were all lying on the stage, trembling and trembling.

At this juncture, it is definitely inconvenient for others to talk, so Empress Ma said: "Your Majesty, on a day of great joy, you don't have to lose your temper with them, let them go down!"

Facts have proved that Queen Ma's face is still big, Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath, and finally nodded, "Let them go down!"

The theater troupe ran away quickly as if they had received an amnesty.

But Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and looked at the officials.

The military generals present couldn't react for a while, but they knew that the play was to praise the Great Song Dynasty. His Majesty was not happy to hear it, but some perceptive people had already realized that something was wrong.

Zhang Ximeng was in charge of compiling the history of the Song Dynasty. During this period of time, the content was announced one after another, and there was a lot of discussion between the government and the public. As a result, at this time, someone made this play and staged it among the people, advocating the virtuous emperors of the Song Dynasty, famous ministers, loyal and righteous men... What is this for?

Singing against Zhang Xianggong?

Do you think the history of the Song Dynasty compiled by the National History Museum is inappropriate?

Evoking the soul for Da Song?

At this time the prince Zhu Biao suddenly took two steps forward and knelt down in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Father, my son recently dealt with the Beiping case, and I have a lot of experience in my heart. It is just like Zhang Xiang's analysis. Those people miss the Yuan Dynasty, praise the Yuan army, and even dream of returning to the Yuan court... What they want is nothing but reckless behavior. You can do whatever you want. Nowadays, some people miss the Great Song Dynasty and feel that the history of the Song Dynasty is problematic and not fair. So what are they thinking? My child thinks that what they think is that in the Great Song Dynasty, the scholars were high and could do whatever they wanted."

"For so many years, since his father raised his troops, Zhang Xianggong has made a fuss several times, from the tomb of King Yue in Hangzhou, to the Bailudong Academy, and then to the Yashan battlefield. Zhang Xianggong has always criticized scholars, reflected on the mistakes of Zhao and Song Dynasties, and advocated Put the people first, re-establish the country! This is the foundation of my Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Biao sighed and said: "Father, Zhang Xianggong has not changed. The history of the Song Dynasty compiled is just a final conclusion. Putting the opinions of many years into the book to warn future generations. At this time, there are so many People come out to talk nonsense, criticize, and think carefully, I'm afraid it's not just as simple as satirizing Mr. Zhang!"