Chapter 62 Zhu Yuanzhang insinuated General Xu Da This statement came out.
The Xu family's father and daughter were shocked and glanced at each other subconsciously.
What time is this?
It’s already the curfew time in Yingtian Mansion.
Logically speaking, if you have anything to do, you can just send someone over to let him know. Why does the prince have to go there himself? Too late to think about it.
Xu Da took his daughter and hurried to the door to greet her.
The father and daughter had just walked out of the door.
Prince Zhu Biao appeared in front of him.
"My lord, Xu Da, see His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"My daughter, Xu Miaoyun, comes to see His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Zhu Biao left the palace in a hurry and wore a bright yellow uniform.
"Uncle Xu, please forgive me!"
"Sister Miaoyun, get up too, you don't have as many rules as us!"
Zhu Biao walked forward quickly, stretched out his hand to help Xu Da up, and signaled Xu Miaoyun to get up with his eyes.
When Xu Da and his daughter stood still, Zhu Biao smiled and said:
"I'm here late at night, please forgive me Uncle Xu."
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is serious! Your Highness, please come inside. Please prepare some tea for His Royal Highness!"
Seeing that Xu Da looked a little flustered, Zhu Biao quickly waved his hand and said without any nonsense: "Uncle Xu, you're welcome. I won't sit down anymore. I'll visit you another day!"
"The emperor has issued a decree, announcing that the Duke of Wei will enter the palace immediately."
Hear this.
Xu Da and his daughter were both heartbroken.
The emperor sent the prince to the palace in person late at night to announce the arrival of people into the palace.
Something big must have happened! "The minister leads the order!"
Xu Da did not dare to neglect. After saluting, he stretched out his hand to invite the prince to come forward.
"Uncle Xu please!"
Zhu Biao also made a gesture of invitation.
Immediately, he glanced at Xu Miaoyun, who looked uneasy, and took the initiative to explain: "Sister Miaoyun, my father summoned the general urgently late at night. He had important official business to discuss with the general. You don't have to worry."
After hearing the prince's explanation, Xu Miaoyun secretly breathed a sigh of relief and bowed:
"Thank you, Your Royal Highness!"
"Let the Emperor worry!"
Zhu Biao nodded, shook his sleeves, and rode towards the palace with Xu Da.
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Imperial Palace, Jinshen Hall.
"Tiande is here, please forgive me!"
"Come here, give me a seat, and serve tea!"
"Tiande, I have been training hard all day, and you are still called to the palace so late!"
"Thanks for your hard work!"
Facing Zhu Yuanzhang's extraordinary enthusiasm, Xu Da was a little flattered: "Your Majesty, military training in the military camp is a matter within the scope of my duties."
"Your servant is not working hard!"
Xu Da sat down on the stool, took the hot tea from the eunuch Liu He, and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, I am calling the ministers into the palace late at night. Is there any news from the north?"
In Xu Da's opinion, if the emperor summoned him late at night, except for the war in the north, he would not be called upon for government affairs in the court.
Since the court decided on the Northern Expedition strategy of recovering Liaodong and annihilating the Jurchen clan.
During this period, Xu Da ate and slept in the military camp, preparing his troops and horses, waiting for news from the north, ready to go to war at any time.
Seeing Xu Da's eager face, Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled: "Tiande, we have something to ask you about, but it's not about the north. You have a sip of tea first and we'll talk about it later."
Hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said, Xu Da became even more anxious.
He took a sip of tea eagerly and asked impatiently:
"Your Majesty, is this about my daughter Miaoyun's marriage?"
"no!"
"We came to see you tonight to discuss business."
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head, although he also wanted to know what Xu Miaoyun, the future daughter-in-law, told Xu Da when he returned.
But tonight's matter was related to the Ming Dynasty, and he could still distinguish the priorities.
Zhu Yuanzhang took a sip of tea and continued: "Tiande! We have something to make up our minds about now, and I want to discuss it with you, the general!"
"This matter is related to our country, the Ming Dynasty. Please give us some advice!"
Xu Da quickly stood up, bowed and said: "What is it that worries me so much? Please tell me directly. I will do my best!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction.
Then he explained all the shortcomings of the household registration system that Lin Che had mentioned in prison.
From the people's livelihood, to the country's foundation, and the hidden dangers of the system to the Ming Dynasty, it is repeated in detail.
Clear and thorough prince Zhu Biao next to him heard this and secretly admired him.
My father also listened to it once in the prison, and actually repeated what Lin Che said word for word.
What a memory!
Xu Da was stunned after hearing this. He stood up, bowed and asked in confusion:
"Your Majesty, are these what the Gongsheng in prison said?"
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and said with a smile:
"Yes, that's what Mr. Lin said. This is the situation. What do you think, Tiande?"
heard.
Xu Da swallowed, knelt down with a groan, and said: "The minister is guilty, please punish him!"
As Lin Che said, the emperor in the palace may not be able to see the disadvantages of the military household system, but the generals who go in and out of the military camp all year round cannot be ignorant of it.
The reason for pretending not to be seen is either driven by interests or acting as a good old man.
As a general, Xu Da is undoubtedly the latter.
Although Xu Da was strict in running the army.
But the generals who fought with their subordinates all year round turned a blind eye to some small details.
As long as he doesn't commit any serious disciplinary violations, Xu Da will let them go.
"Tiande, what are you doing?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth showed a hint of cunning, and he pretended to be surprised and said:
"We personally formulated the military household system. What does it have to do with your Tiande?"
"Tiande! It's all our fault. When we formulated this policy, we didn't think it through well! As a result, there are so many loopholes!"
"I came to you so late because I wanted to discuss with you that the military household system must be changed!"
"Oh! Why are you kneeling down? We're not asking you to hold me accountable? I just want you to give me some advice!"
"Get up quickly!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's words did not sound reproachful, but every word was filled with questions.
Although Xu Da is not often in the court, he has been with the emperor for decades and has a thorough understanding of his character.
Xu Da did not dare to get up and continued to kneel down to apologize: "His Majesty!"
"My lord is guilty!"
"As a general appointed by the imperial court, I turned a blind eye to the most basic needs of my soldiers and almost made a big mistake in the army!"
"I owe you the favor of the Emperor! I am guilty, Your Majesty, please punish me!"
Zhu Yuanzhang was very satisfied with Xu Da's attitude.
As the general Xu Da who fought with him and conquered the world, Zhu Yuanzhang still trusted him.
Xu Da did not conquer the world like those Huaixi nobles, so he became arrogant and domineering and acted wantonly.
Although Xu Da was canonized as a duke, he ranked first on the list of heroes.
He still maintains his usual modesty and prudence, and usually keeps a certain distance from those nobles.
He even did not participate in the battle between the Huaixi Group and the Zhedong Group.
In this regard, even the wise Liu Bowen could not avoid falling into court battles.
This is what makes Zhu Yuanzhang most satisfied.
This is also an important reason why Zhu Yuanzhang still reused Xu Da after the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Xu Da also lived up to his trust. He made three Northern Expeditions and swept across the Northern Yuan Dynasty, stabilizing the Ming Dynasty and establishing unparalleled contributions! Think about this.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled happily.
He walked out of the imperial examination room and stepped forward to help Xu Da up personally: "Tiande, sit down first!"
"We have been brothers for decades. We know who you are. You don't need to explain. Besides, we don't blame you!"
These two short sentences made Xu Da feel much more at ease.
"Your Majesty, sir..."
"Tiande, we came here to discuss things with you, not to ask you to come here to be punished!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Xu Da sat back, glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang who looked worried, and said immediately:
"Your Majesty, I am willing to donate one year's salary to reward the three armies in front of the battle, to help me win the Northern Expedition and regain Liaodong in one fell swoop!"
"I hope His Majesty will grant you!"
Xu Da is worthy of having worked with Zhu Yuanzhang for so many years.
Zhu Yuanzhang just touched it gently, and Xu Da instantly understood the emperor's meaning.
What Ming Dynasty lacks most right now is money.
Although the national treasury cannot be said to be empty, the amount of money and food needed for this large army to go on an expedition is by no means a small amount.
The emperor's reason for talking to him so late was just to ask for money.
In this regard.
Xu Da knew it well.
(End of this chapter)