Jia Lu and Zhang Ximeng chatted for a while and then felt tired, so they took the initiative to take a leave and rest, and then had to wait for Zhu Yuanzhang's call.
As for Zhang Ximeng, in addition to continuing to improve the new land laws, he also has a lot of things to do, the most important of which is to finalize the coffin of the Han and Song Dynasties and hold a grand funeral.
Historically, Lao Zhu directly inherited the legal system of the Yuan Dynasty. Like Chen, Han, Han, and Song, they were all denounced as thieves and compiled in the history books. Naturally, they would not have anything good to say about them.
However, under Zhang Ximeng's management, he regarded the Yuan Dynasty as a barbarian and at the same time praised the resistance. Monk Peng and others had a positive evaluation and even allowed the construction of temples to offer sacrifices.
When it comes to Han and Song Dynasties, it is impossible to belittle them blindly, they must be dealt with appropriately.
Zhang Ximeng spent a lot of effort on this. Even though Han and Song Dynasties seemed to have perished, there were still a large number of Liu Futong's old troops in various places, including Shandong and Liaodong, who still had forces that could not be ignored.
These were all things that the Ming Dynasty needed to strive for. After Zhang Ximeng thought about the trade-off, he invited Han Lin'er, the king of Xiao Ming, and Liu Liu, Liu Futong's brother.
After all, these two people are almost the only two people who can represent Han and Song Dynasties.
During this period, Han Lin'er got a little better, but was still pitifully thin. Liu Liu, on the other hand, lost all hope and was in a daze after Liu Futong's death. Within a few days, his temples were all gray, and he could only hold on with one breath.
Zhang Ximeng quickly asked them to sit down, and then said to Liu Liu: "I have planned three places in the past few days to bury Prime Minister Liu... One is his hometown in Yingzhou, the other is outside Kaifeng City, and the third is Zhongmou
Beside the river. These three places have their own purposes. What do you think?"
Liu Liu was stunned, a trace of painful confusion flashed across his face.
When the leaves fall and they return to their roots, it is best to bury them in their hometown.
But the problem is that his hometown in Yingzhou has been devastated by wars and is a mess... If he wants to return to his hometown, what will the people in his hometown think of Liu Futong?
Can it still be a glorious return to hometown?
Kaifeng was the capital of Han and Song Dynasties, and it was also the place where Liu Futong died, but there seemed to be no good memories here. Apart from the defeat, it was the last moment when he wielded the butcher's knife to kill those shameless scum.
It doesn't seem that appropriate either.
The river course in Zhongmou is very particular.
Because of the construction of the canal, the Yuan Dynasty summoned so many civilians. Han Shantong and Liu Futong took the opportunity to spread the law, gather the rebels, and chiseled the one-eyed stone man, setting off the curtain of the Red Turban Uprising.
For Liu Futong, who eventually died and his country was destroyed, drawing a sword to commit an act was the pinnacle of his life. Burying him by the river was indeed the best choice.
"Thank you Zhang Xiangcui for your mercy. My brother will be buried in Zhongmou!"
Zhang Ximeng nodded, "Then the next step is the issue of etiquette specifications... I have thought about it again and again, and asked the lord for an order. We have decided to posthumously crown Prime Minister Liu as the first righteous king, and build a monument to worship him. What do you think?"
Liu Liu was shocked. He didn't dislike it because it was too low, but because it was too high.
It was so high that it was beyond his imagination.
thump!
Liu Liu actually knelt on the ground, with tears streaming down his face, "Thank you, Prime Minister Zhang. Prime Minister Zhang is very kind. I, I thank Prime Minister Zhang on behalf of my brother."
Zhang Ximeng hurriedly waved his hand to tell him not to do this.
"There is another troublesome thing here, that is His Majesty the King of Ming." Zhang Ximeng glanced at Han Lin'er, and then said: "Although your father is revered as the emperor, our Ming Dynasty does not recognize you, the Song Dynasty, and treats you with the courtesy of an emperor.
It's not appropriate... I have discussed with the lord and plan to confer the title of Duke of Song Dynasty on you and treat him according to etiquette."
While Han Lin'er was still confused, Liu Liu nodded repeatedly, "Your Majesty... hurry up, thank you, Prime Minister Zhang."
Han Lin'er stood up in a hurry, but after all, he had been an emperor, so whatever he was asked to say, Han Lin'er was still a little hesitant to open his mouth.
Zhang Ximeng waved his hands hurriedly, "You're welcome, just listen to what I have to say first... It turns out that I thought about letting King Xiao Ming go to Goryeo and defect to Guan Duo..."
"No!" Liu Liu refused, "Xiang Zhang, I know how hard you have worked, but just from your arrangements for my brother, I can see that both Xiang Zhang and the Emperor of Heaven are upright and upright heroes. We have already
We have no other thoughts, and all the old troops have been dispersed. Going to Goryeo at this time will not only cause trouble to others, but also show that we have ulterior motives... As long as Prime Minister Zhang agrees, we are willing to stay in the Ming Dynasty, even if we become farmers cultivating the fields.
good."
Liu Liu said excitedly: "Xiang Zhang, we just want to be ordinary people and ask Xiang Zhang to help us!"
Zhang Ximeng pondered slightly, after all, he was Liu Futong's brother. After going through ups and downs, Liu Liu thought clearly. If he went to Goryeo and defected to the old Han and Song Dynasties, not only would he not be taken care of, but on the contrary, someone might want to use their heads to please Zhu Yuanzhang.
In this case, why not stay in the Ming Dynasty? Does anyone dare to harm the emperor and Prime Minister Zhang under their noses?
When Zhang Ximeng saw what Liu Liu said, he nodded, "As long as you have an idea. In five days, we have to bury King Shouyi, let's go together!"
Liu Liu hurriedly thanked him and pulled Han Lin'er to leave. When he reached the door, Han Lin'er suddenly turned around and said, "Come on, thank you, Prime Minister Zhang!"
His voice was timid, but his eyes were firm.
Zhang Ximeng also smiled, "The Ming Dynasty will try its best to take good care of every citizen."
This sentence is enough!
Han Lin'er could sit back and relax for the rest of his life. Liu Liuqian was grateful and took Han Lin'er down, and his hanging heart finally fell.
Finally I can have a peaceful sleep.
As the emperor of one of the separatist parties, Ming Dynasty was really kind to be able to end up like this. He was afraid of comparison in everything. Anyway, Liu Liu was convinced. It couldn't be any better.
Several days passed, and finally the day came to officially bury Liu Futong.
What is surprising is that more than 20 people signed a letter to Zhang Ximeng.
These people unanimously demanded that Liu Futong was cruel and unkind, rebelled against destiny, died unjustly, and should not be buried with a lavish burial.
Zhang Ximeng frowned and called Guo Ying, "What's going on? Aren't all the remnants of the Song Dynasty dead yet?"
Guo Ying grinned, "Prime Minister Zhang, most of the people in Kaifeng are dead. Most of them are from Shandong... They were jumping up and down, shouting that Liu Futong would be crushed to ashes, and they also said that Prince Xiao Ming deserved to be executed because he had no blessings from the king."
Not killing is not enough to make the people angry."
Zhang Ximeng snorted, "There are flies and bugs all the time! What else have these people done?"
Guo Yingdao: "They wanted to do something, but no one bothered them. A few days ago, they even approached people from the Zhang family and wanted to co-sign, but the Zhang family didn't agree."
Guo Ying observed what was going on, and this time the Zhang family sent some people to act as civilian husbands to help transport military supplies. According to Zhu Yuanzhang's wishes, all these leaders could take the exam together with the grain chief and enter the officialdom.
When Guo Ying mentioned it at this time, he couldn't help but be cautious.
Zhang Ximeng sneered and said: "You don't need to test me. A few people from the Zhang family have come, but more of the Zhang family's children are still in their hometown. Everyone knows what their plans are. The two roads before them now, among them
One, is to convince your family to hand over the land as soon as possible and integrate into the Ming Dynasty. Second, if you can't convince your family, then break up with the Zhang family and participate in the exam as an ordinary person. Don't play this trick of two people."
What else can Guo Ying say? Prime Minister Zhang is so perceptive and selfless!
"By the way, ask those people who submitted the letter to go to Zhongmou and let them have a good listen. If they still refuse to repent and talk nonsense... your Imperial Guard has something to do, right?"
Guo Ying paused and said hurriedly: "Yes! This kind of person must have a broken brain...I, I will send them to the hospital and let the famous experts in treating delirium treat them properly."
Zhang Ximeng was very satisfied and even planned to name the medical center St. Elizabeth, which would specialize in treating loyal ministers of the Song Dynasty.
As expected, these people were carried by the Guardsmen to Zhongmou... When they got there, they became stupid.
Both sides were full of elite soldiers of the Ming Dynasty... Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Hu Dahai, Feng Guoyong, even Zhu Wenzheng who had made a great success in Shaanxi Province, including Lan Yu who had made a surprise attack on the party, and hundreds of
Generals, stars gather together and shine brightly.
On the other side, there were two civil servants, Zhu Sheng and Jia Lu, headed by Zhang Ximeng, who were involved in politics, as well as Wang Guangyang, Yang Xian, Hu Weiyong and others.
Zhu Yuanzhang was dressed in military uniform and appeared in front of all the important civil and military officials.
Lao Zhu glanced at the ministers and then said slowly: "Today, we have to hold a funeral for a person. Some people say he is a thief, some people say he is a hero, and some people say he is our life and death enemy. He is dead.
It's time for us to breathe a sigh of relief and have a drink."
At this point, Zhu Yuanzhang paused, glanced at Zhang Ximeng, and then continued: "How should I view Liu Gongfutong? I'd better ask Mr. Zhang to express his opinion!"
The matter fell on Zhang Ximeng. He took a few steps forward and then turned around to face the big guy.
"Today we stand here to hold a funeral for a warrior... This man first raised the flag of rebellion, led the weak brigade, defeated the enemy with wisdom and courage, and defeated the enemy with an army of 300,000 yuan. He occupied the land of the Central Plains and ignited the beacon fire of the rebel army.
.The three-pronged Northern Expedition was magnificent, and it severely damaged the Yuan Dynasty. The contribution was made to China!"
Zhang Ximeng said categorically: "The person we are going to bury today is the former Song Taibao and Prime Minister Liu Gong... He is also the first righteous king of the Ming Dynasty! Over the years, there have been endless righteous men who resisted the Yuan Dynasty. Peng Dang is persistent, but he can truly
Liu Gong was the only one who lit the beacon, raised the banner, called on the world, and gathered to respond."
"This achievement is comparable to that of the sun and the moon, and will be immortal for eternity!"
The evaluation of these few sentences was simply too high to be higher. Even his brother Liu Liu was dumbfounded.
He didn't know that his brother was so amazing!
Not only is Prime Minister Zhang kind, but he is also a sage and virtuous gentleman that people cannot help but admire!
Zhang Ximeng seemed not to be satisfied with the verbal praise, but turned to the side and said: "Bring the Shouyi Stone Stele!"
A large cart drawn by sixteen horses came slowly, with a stone monument one foot or eight feet high placed on the cart.
On the front of the stele are the words "Shouyi", and on the back are records about the Red Turban Uprising, praising Liu Futong's achievements.
Even the civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty couldn't help but feel jealous when they saw this scene. From now on, Liu Futong will be famous for generations and be respected by future generations.
As for Liu Liu and the rest of Liu Futong's old men, they all knelt down and cried bitterly.
“Kowtow to God for his grace!”
"Thank you, Mr. Zhang!"
"Brother, your spirit in heaven can be comforted!"