After staying for another month, Li Qing saw that the reconciliation matter was on the right track, so he asked Wang Qian and other subordinates to cooperate with the government officials, and had a long talk with the chief envoy of Peking.
Since being threatened by Wang Qian, the chief envoy's attitude towards Li Qing has undergone a 180-degree turn. After all, being targeted by the Jin Yiwei is not a good thing.
Not only that, but he also works harder.
Li Qing also knew that if a thorough investigation was to be carried out, there were not many clean officials in the Ming Dynasty. According to the standard of Lao Zhu's corruption exceeding fifty taels and being guillotined, this guy would probably not be able to escape.
In this era full of sophistication and sophistication, there are too few officials who can stick to their heart and take nothing for anything. As long as the work is done beautifully, there is no need to hold on to minor flaws.
The chief envoy's political performance is indeed good, he is capable, and he does not harm the people. However, his love of blame-shifting is a bit annoying, and there is nothing else.
Li Qing beat him up, visited King Yan as usual, said goodbye to Xiaopang, and then returned to the capital.
When we returned to Jinling, it was already autumn, just in time to escape the hottest period in the south of the Yangtze River.
After only one day's rest, Lao Zhu asked him to continue to the imperial study room to help Zhu Biao review the memorials.
Lao Zhu knows how to squeeze!
The days became calm again, and Li Qing's life was very regular.
In the morning, I played chess with Hongxiu, listened to Wanling play the piano, and enjoyed a massage with Lianxiang; in the afternoon, I went to the palace to help Zhu Biao handle some memorials.
I was busy in the evening, sometimes communing with the three women, sometimes Lan, Li, and Xu coming to the house to have a drink with them, and sometimes inviting my colleagues to be friendly and sophisticated.
All in all, my little life was pretty good.
After Xu Da's back ulcer was cured by Li Qing, his body gradually recovered, and he could even walk without stoop, and his body bones became stronger and stronger.
Li Qing was invited to the Duke of Wei's mansion for several drinks. Judging from his appearance, it was not impossible for him to live for another ten years.
Li Jinglong completely got rid of the image of a playboy, never left his military skills, treated others with grace, and behaved gracefully.
In addition to his fine features and Gu Panweiran, except for being slightly inferior to Li Qing, no one can beat him in terms of appearance. He has a very good reputation with the outside world, and Lao Zhu also likes this nephew very much.
However, Lao Zhu had some objections to another person who focused on training. Lan Yu's adopted son led a group of friends to a restaurant to eat and drink. After the incident, he not only refused to pay, but also severely injured the owner of the restaurant.
In the end, they even smashed up a restaurant.
This matter caused a big fuss, and the civil service group, which had been holding back its energy, finally caught it, and memorials to impeach Lan Yu were overwhelming.
Zhu Yuanzhang was furious when he heard about it. He summoned Lan Yu into the palace, beat and scolded him, and gave him a scolding.
Then he was ordered to contribute money to help others repair the restaurant, and to compensate the restaurant owner for medical expenses, lost wages, etc.
As for Lan Yu's adopted son, he took La La directly to the market entrance and chopped it up.
Lan Yu was filled with resentment and went to Li Qing to drink and complain at night.
"Your Majesty is so unkind!" Lan Yu drank a bowl of wine, "My adopted son has made so many contributions to the Ming Dynasty. He only injured people and did not kill anyone. I will just pay for the damage to the restaurant. There is no need to kill him.
Him!"
Li Qing smiled bitterly and shook his head, "If you don't kill him this time, he will dare to kill someone next time, and your other adopted sons will be even more aggressive."
After a pause, "Lanyu, I have a piece of advice, do you want to listen to it?"
"Say it!" Lan Yu muttered.
"Don't take in any more adopted children. If possible, send away the current adopted children. Otherwise, you will fall on them one day."
"How can that be done? They have followed me through life and death. Am I, Lan Yu, that kind of person?" Lan Yu glared, "You also know the last battle in Yuerhai. If my adopted sons hadn't resisted with all their might, how could they have done it?"
Return with complete victory?"
Li Qing was speechless. This was true last time.
Lan Yu was still angry at herself, "Military generals accept adopted sons, and civil servants accept disciples. It's all tacitly agreed upon. Everyone is doing it. Why does the emperor insist on selecting me as a hero?"
At this point, he became even more angry, "Look at that idiot Li Jinglong, apart from a clever mouth and a good skin, what else does he have, but the emperor is full of praise for him, and what about me?
To be fair, can my achievements be compared to that of Li Jinglong?"
Lan Yu was very depressed, and he did have reason to be depressed. His achievements in that battle were obvious to all, but since he became a public official, he has been ignored. Instead, Li Jinglong, who has no ability, is getting better and better. It is normal for him to have a psychological gap.
Li Qing understood Lan Yu's mood, but it didn't stop him from being able to stand this guy. He said to himself: As arrogant as you are, if you didn't have the relationship of the prince's wife and uncle, Lao Zhu would have rewarded you even if he didn't kill you.
Take all your stuff back.
Lan Yu is really good at fighting, but also really crazy.
Li Qing thought for a while, "Let me ask you, how many adopted sons do others accept?"
"Three or two!"
"How much do you charge?"
"..." When Lan Yu paused, his adopted sons were gone. He couldn't calculate the exact number. He hesitated for a while and said in a low voice, "The emperor also accepted many adopted sons in the past."
Lan Yu's words were normal, but if someone with a heart listened to them, this guy would definitely be unlucky.
Li Qing's eyes narrowed and he said in a deep voice: "Why, you want to imitate the emperor."
"I..." Lan Yu's face changed suddenly, and she didn't care about sulking anymore, "Li Qing, you can't cheat me. Did I mean that?"
Li Qing smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Don't worry, I won't talk nonsense, but Lan Yu..."
He said seriously, "Do you understand now why the emperor ignored you?"
"Why..." Lan Yu was startled, "You mean, because I have adopted too many adopted children?"
Li Qing nodded, "No emperor would like a minister who imitates himself."
"I...I took in my adopted son for the purpose of fighting." Lan Yu finally realized the seriousness of the problem and quickly explained, "I really don't have any disobedience!"
"So you are still the Duke of Liang, otherwise you would have been in disgrace a long time ago." Li Qing said, "However, even if you put aside this reason, just because your adopted sons are pretending to be powerful under the guise of you, the Duke of Liang, the emperor will also
You’ll get bored.”
Li Qing sighed and said, "I don't want to see you suffer even though we've just met each other. That's all I have to say. As for whether you listen or not, it's up to you."
Lan Yu was speechless and remained silent for a long time. She stood up and clasped her fists in a salute, "Thank you, Brother Li, for your kind words!"
…
Li Qing still lived a leisurely life, and not long after Lan Yu returned, he ended his relationship with a large number of adopted sons, leaving less than ten adopted sons, and his behavior became much more restrained and no longer so arrogant.
The Ming Dynasty continued to benefit, and people from the Yuan Dynasty in Beiping, Daning, and Datong all defected to the country. Although the number was not large, the situation continued to benefit.
There is good news, but there is also bad news. Mao Xiang was dissatisfied with the status quo and wanted to increase Jin Yiwei's influence again, so he brought out the Hu Weiyong case that was almost closed again.
For a time, the court, which had gradually become calm, became turbulent again. Li Qing tried to persuade him several times, but the latter refused to listen and said that since he was now in a high position, he naturally had no desires or demands.
Li Qing had no choice but to persuade Zhu Yuanzhang.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Biao'er is too kind. If we don't help him get rid of these illegal nobles, rebellious generals, and corrupt officials before his death, it will be difficult for him to sit on the throne in the future."
Li Qing was silent.
…
Time flies like an arrow, and the sun and moon fly like a shuttle.
Time always slips away inadvertently, like a fleeting moment.
In the 21st year of Hongwu's reign, despite Li Qing's best efforts, he still could not save Tuogusi Timur's life.
At this point, Beiyuan is completely over!
With the death of the emperor, the integration issue was greatly hindered. Since the 21st year of Hongwu, no Yuan people have joined the Ming Dynasty.
However, the efforts made by the Ming Dynasty in recent years were not in vain. Although the Yuan people felt alienated from the Ming Dynasty due to the death of their emperor, they did not invade the Ming Dynasty's borders.
Zhu Yuanzhang gave Emperor Beiyuan a grand burial, and then revised new policies, such as: increasing tea and horse trade, purchasing ginseng, snow lotus and other medicinal materials, and purchasing leather goods...
These measures have greatly eased the relationship between the two parties. After all, the cost of plundering the Ming Dynasty is also high. There is business to be done, and they are not willing to make a living with their heads in their belts.
Peace brought great benefits to the Ming Dynasty. The people were getting richer and richer, and the economy was getting better and better.
The people's lives are getting better and better, but in the court, there is bloodshed.
All the officials were frightened and their efficiency in handling government affairs was much lower. Zhu Biao was under greater pressure and was already showing signs of premature aging.
Li Qing did not dare to neglect. He used acupuncture, medicinal decoction, and even secretly treated with Qi. After a lot of hard work, Zhu Biao's physical condition was finally reversed.
But Li Qing could cure the physical illness, but there was nothing he could do about the psychological one.
Because of Zhu Yuanzhang's killings, father and son often quarreled, but Zhu Biao lost every time.
Li Qing tried to persuade him many times, but Lao Zhu wouldn't listen at all.
He even often said: If the crown prince of the country cannot bear this pressure, then he should not be the emperor in the future.
Zhu Biao was very strong-willed and would often retaliate, saying: This prince is not the right one!
As a result, what he got in exchange was a scolding from Lao Zhu.
Zhu Yuanzhang was getting old. He knew that he didn't have much time. He knew very well who his son was. He was afraid that his son would ruin things because of his kindness, so he didn't pave a smooth road for his son before he died. He didn't close his eyes even after he died.
This is the deep love a father has for his son, but this father ignores the weight of his love.
Zhu Biao couldn't bear it at all, and his mental pressure was increasing.
Li Qing couldn't sit still and threatened Lao Zhu that if he continued like this, the prince's life would be in danger.
Zhu Yuanzhang was really concerned and invited all the imperial doctors from the imperial hospital to examine Zhu Biao's body.
But the imperial doctor concluded that the prince was in good health.
As a result, Li Qing was beaten and imprisoned for a month.
Zhu Yuanzhang continued his plan to pave the way. From the 18th year of Hongwu to the 23rd year of Hongwu, in just five years, the heroes involved in the Hu Weiyong case included one Duke and twenty marquises, who were sentenced to death and exiled.
Thousands of people.
The civil servants in the DPRK have been completely changed, and no old faces can be found.
The seventy-seven-year-old Li Shanchang, the leader of the founding heroes of the country, was not spared and was guillotined in the 23rd year of Hongwu.
There were a family of seventy. Except for the eldest son Li Qi and his two children, who were spared from death because of Princess Lin'an and were exiled to Jiangpu, the rest were all killed.
Lin'an went to the palace to cry, but was scolded severely by Zhu Yuanzhang. She couldn't think about it, and hanged herself after returning. Fortunately, a servant found her in time and rescued her.
When Zhu Biao heard the news, he completely exploded and started to fight with Lao Zhu. In the end, he even staged a full-scale martial arts show.