Zhang Ximeng smiled warmly, and Fang Guozhen's attitude was very helpful to him.
After all, they are powerful. The vision of such people is different from that of ordinary generals. Even if they are like Xu Da and Chang Yuchun, they will act according to orders. Even the higher their status, the more obedient they must be.
As for Fang Guozhen, no matter how suppressed she is, her unruly nature is always there. When it comes to doing things, she means being proactive and brave in pioneering.
Heroes arise from all over the world in troubled times, and those who have left their names, even if their positions are different, can be called warriors, and they can be regarded as the essence bred by this land.
Arranging them into appropriate positions and giving full play to their due value will definitely be a blessing to the world and the people!
However, Zhang Ximeng still had a few words to explain, "When we go to sea this time, you say that we are showing off our power in a foreign land, which is inappropriate... We are not going to show off our power, we are going to have friendly exchanges with other countries, we are going to reestablish order in China and eliminate the influence of the Yuan Dynasty."
You can communicate more with Shangshu Mao about this, he still has a lot of experience."
Fang Guozhen quickly smiled at Mao Gui and said, "Master Mao, I want to ask you for advice."
Mao Guidao said: "I don't dare to take it seriously. I am also opposed to dealing with thick and thin. We cannot suffer a loss when dealing with barbarians."
Fang Guozhen said hurriedly: "That's right, but I still don't understand. If the barbarians don't let us build and establish order, then what should we do?"
Zhang Ximeng took a deep breath and said meaningfully: "How the Yuan Dynasty destroyed Hua Xiaxia back then, it must be restored!"
How did Yuan Ting destroy Hua Xiaxia?
Fang Guozhen was stunned for a long time, then suddenly blurted out, "One word, type it!"
Everyone looked at him and thought, "Why are you so tacky?" If the Prime Minister said the same thing, it would be published in the newspaper and used as a news headline.
When it comes to Fang Guozhen's mouth, it's like chatting with the old man under the tree in the village. It's so vulgar!
But then again, that seems to be the case.
Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, the Central Plains dynasties were not just simple lords of the country, nor did they rule only the land within their boundaries.
In addition to those states, prefectures and counties, there are also a considerable number of chieftain tribes. In addition, there are also a large number of vassal states, sometimes a few, sometimes more than a dozen or dozens.
Although these vassal states were not truly integrated into the Central Plains dynasty, their kings at least accepted the canonization of the Central Plains emperor and had to pay tribute regularly.
Even by the broadest standards, the emperor of the Central Plains Dynasty had at least two identities, one was the lord of the country, and the other was the emperor of the world!
In addition to directly governing local areas and governing the people, the emperors of the Central Plains also maintained an order that transcended boundary restrictions.
Zhang Ximeng talked a lot about China's rejuvenation and its third rise... How to judge rejuvenation and what is rise?
It can never be justified by simply saying how powerful the Ming Dynasty is and how vast its territory is.
Order, an order that can encompass the known world and put the Ming Dynasty at the center of the order. At this point, it may be said that the reconstruction of China has been initially successful.
What's interesting is that Zhang Ximeng has never taken action against the navy. The Fifth Army Commander's Office has long since done so, but there has been no movement in the navy. Many people say that the navy is a stepmother and does not receive attention at all.
Even though many navy generals thought so, they never imagined that if they were reorganized too early, how could they compete with the infantry and cavalry based on the merits of the navy?
Only when the world is basically unified and begins to look outside will the value of the Navy emerge.
If we talk about rectifying the navy at this time, I guess no one will ignore the value of the navy.
But ironically, among the current navy, except for Fang Guozhen who can roam the seas, other generals, including sailors and ships, are all lagging behind.
If you want to catch up, you still need to work harder.
In any case, Fang Guozhen clearly understood what Zhang Ximeng meant.
In fact, he had gone to Korea for the Ming Dynasty before, and Zhang Ximeng's words, "My father is back," are still unforgettable to Fang Guozhen.
When everyone in Gaoli heard the decree, they were shocked, helpless, terrified, and a little bit envious. It was really refreshing.
This time it is not only targeted at Goryeo, but also other countries, announcing to the whole world: Your biological father is back!
This is such a refreshing thing, it’s almost explosive!
I really didn't expect that such a beautiful thing would happen to me. This is the result of taking refuge in Mingzhu early.
Like Zhang Shicheng, he can only live in infamy for thousands of years!
I think that Fang Guozhen's status among the tycoons in the Southeast is not outstanding at all. It can be said that we are single and weak, but we have achieved such a great result. I can only say that the ancestral graves of our Fang family are smoking.
Fang Guozhen made some preparations, and then selected elite soldiers and generals to lead the fleet out to sea, first north and then south, to open up maritime trade routes and open the doors of those countries.
The silk can be sold, the workshops can run properly, powerful people can be eradicated, and the policy of equal land sharing can be implemented... Zhang Ximeng's affairs in Suzhou seem to have come to an end.
Of course, he was only sketching an outline, and many things were not actually implemented... Zhang Ximeng intended to stay for a while, but the order from Ying Tianlai was sent to Zhang Ximeng, and Zhu Yuanzhang asked him to return to Beijing immediately.
"Prime Minister Zhang, according to the secret report, it seems that Wang Baobao got rid of Polo Timur!" Zhou Huiniang said in a low voice.
"Get rid of Polo Timur? Didn't he join Polo Timur?"
Zhou Huiniang said: "Maybe he has learned the skills of the Kong family! He stood behind Polo Timur and stabbed him in the back!"
Zhang Ximeng pondered slightly and also laughed.
"The Northern Expedition is not that easy. But Wang Baobao was able to kill Polo Timur. It can be seen that he is not a loser. This person may become a strong enemy of the Ming Dynasty in the future."
Zhang Ximeng thought for a moment and understood Zhu Yuanzhang's intention.
Facing the drastic changes in the situation in the Yuan Dynasty, they must take corresponding measures. Zhang Ximeng must also return to Yingtian to discuss the matter with Lao Zhu and come to a conclusion.
"It seems that we have to leave Suzhou for the time being." Zhang Ximeng said: "Help me prepare. I will leave the day after tomorrow."
Zhou Huiniang went down to help with the arrangements, while Zhang Ximeng seized the time, arranged the tasks, handed over to the officials, and asked them to handle it properly. Later, Zhang Ximeng would personally ask, whoever did not do well would be a failure to the court or the people, but Zhang Ximeng's subordinates in the province would not
Soft-handed.
For more than a day, Zhang Ximeng could only seize every minute and was reluctant to waste any time.
By the time he finished explaining, it was already late at night. He just took a nap, got up, got into the carriage, and prepared to return to Yingtian.
It was still dark at this time.
When the carriage just came out, the wooden doors of two nearby houses opened at the same time, and people stood up, holding torches in their hands, looking at Zhang Ximeng's carriage.
When the guards ran over, the people fell to their knees.
"Congratulations to Mr. Zhang!"
Zhang Ximeng was startled in the carriage. He hurriedly lifted the curtain... At this time, the doors of every house were wide open. Some people were holding lanterns, and some were holding torches.
Some people are alone, while others support the elderly and the young.
Everyone walked out of the house one after another and prostrated themselves on the ground.
"Congratulations on sending Mr. Zhang back to Beijing!"
"Have a good go, Prime Minister Zhang. Remember to come back!"
"Have a safe journey and may Mr. Zhang live a long life!"
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The people's shouts came one after another, but the big guys' intentions were very obvious.
Although Prime Minister Zhang came to Suzhou not long ago, he has indeed done too many things for everyone. It is worthy of everyone to stand up and pay tribute to Mr. Zhang. He is such a good official for so many years, and this is the only one.
The people kept shouting, and Zhang Ximeng heard it clearly and his heart was surging.
He suddenly remembered what his wife had said. To become an official, you have to resist all kinds of temptations, work hard, and live without food. The hard work you put in is difficult to measure.
Apart from the power in your hands, real happiness is when you do well and receive the sincere gratitude of the people.
When people praise you and affirm you, the satisfaction and happiness are incomparable to anything else.
Waking up to hold the power of the world, being drunk and lying in the lap of a beautiful woman is just one person's joy. Only when countless people are grateful to you, that kind of joy is indescribable.
Zhang Ximeng's eye circles turned red.
As the carriage moved forward, the shouts outside became louder and louder, and countless lanterns and torches seemed to compete with the morning glow and usher in the dawn earlier.
Zhang Ximeng looked outside, and suddenly looked up and saw those bamboo poles with human heads hanging on them.
Zhang Ximeng could no longer restrain himself. He suddenly ordered the car to stop. Then he got out of the carriage, stepped on the shaft, stretched out his hand and pointed at the densely packed bamboo poles. The heads on them were still ferocious!
"Fellows, since I was appointed, I have executed a total of more than 5,760 people... They are all descendants of Suzhou. Did I kill them wrong?"
The crowd was silent for a moment, and then someone took the lead and shouted, "No! Zhang Xiang killed well!"
"Yes, that's right! Kill these beasts and Suzhou City will be clean!"
"Prime Minister Zhang did the right thing. When will he kill Zhang Shicheng too and hang his dog's head on the highest bamboo pole?"
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People burst into praise, and suddenly a group of weavers squeezed out from the crowd, all of them women, and they all knelt on the ground.
"Xiang Zhang, we thank you for your great kindness! We now have our own workshop! We are the masters of our own business!"
Zhang Ximeng, who was very interested, finally knew where they came from.
Naturally, there were many big households in Suzhou City who followed Zhang Shicheng, and Zhang Ximeng was not polite and dealt with these people decisively. But without them to make the decision, there were only a few female workers left in the silk workshop.
It stands to reason that since all the bosses are gone, is there any other option besides closing down this workshop?
After careful consideration, Zhang Ximeng advocated transferring the workshops to all weavers and letting them find ways to manage and operate the workshops themselves. If there were any difficulties, whether it was funds or raw materials, the court would find a solution.
After all, Suzhou's silk industry cannot be destroyed.
A group of weavers, all weak women, could actually get a workshop. How much trust it shows!
The female worker in charge said loudly: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhang, even if we risk our lives, we will make the workshop the best in Suzhou! We weavers can do it!"
Zhang Ximeng said equally enthusiastically: "Yes, that's right! Weavers are not humble, especially female workers! Even if there are no wealthy businessmen, you can still make achievements! I believe in you!"