Chapter 172: Teaching "Uncle Ma" the experience of rebellion (please subscribe!!)
Okay, it was Ouyang Lun who gave the money anyway, why should he worry about it?
Waiting and waiting to see the result is that if it is done well and talents are cultivated, it will be a benefit to Ming Dynasty. If it is not done well, he can just take the opportunity to mock a few words and have fun, and it will not be a loss anyway! "Master Ouyang really cares about the people, we admire him!"
Zhu Yuanzhang changed his previous attitude and said with a smile.
Ouyang Lun waved his hand, "Uncle Ma is laughing. If you are an official and don't make decisions for the people, it's better to go home and buy sweet potatoes."
"After making more money, it's time to give some back to the people, so that they can have a head start, and Yong'an Prefecture and even the entire Beizhili can develop better."
Zhu Yuanzhang's face twitched, you are the only one in the world who can say this if you make too much money.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Uncle/Aunt Ma, please sit over here. We haven't seen each other for so long and we must have a good chat!" Ouyang Lun entertained the two of them enthusiastically. This was very different from when the three of them met for the first time. .
Under the leadership of Ouyang Lun, the three of them came to a pavilion. There was a fire in the pavilion and screens placed around it. They did not feel cold at all.
Zhu Yuanzhang first stood and looked outside, "The scenery here is really good. You can have a panoramic view of the entire Funing County at a glance!"
"There is also a lake, and the lake is built on the roof. We have never heard of it before. Although your place is not as big as the palace, in terms of luxury, I am afraid that even the palace cannot compare to yours."
Ouyang Lun said with a smile: "Uncle Ma, I don't have any big ambitions. I just want to live a relaxed and happy life every day. If Emperor Zhu didn't insist on letting me be some kind of chief envoy, I would prefer to stay in Kaiping County."
"I can't imitate those fake upright officials. The house is bare, the wind is leaking from all sides, they eat chaff every day, and their clothes are all patched. In the end, I found out that they are really corrupt officials."
Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "Those fake upright officials still have to pretend, but you don't pretend at all!"
"Okay, we came to Yong'an Mansion this time, firstly for the big business mentioned in your letter, and secondly to ask you some questions."
Ouyang Lun immediately patted his chest and said, "Uncle Ma, if you have any questions, just ask. We are related to each other, so don't ask for advice. Let's communicate normally!"
"After we solve your problem, we can talk about big business."
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes softened slightly, so I guess you know the truth.
Then, Zhu Yuanzhang told Ouyang Lun everything he saw and heard along the way. He asked carefully about the 'highway', 'contracted fields', 'heavy industry industrial park', etc., and also asked all the questions in his heart. speak out.
Ouyang Lun did not hide it, and told Zhu Yuanzhang/Empress Ma the secrets of these things one by one to answer their doubts.
“The main purpose of this expressway is to shorten the time spent on the road, which can not only improve economic efficiency but also strengthen the connection between the two places. Since the expressway from Shandong to Beizhili was opened, Beizhili has The exchanges between Zhili and Shandong have increased a lot, and it has gradually become the main artery of north-south trade. Of course, the cost of building a highway is several times that of building a cement road. The short-term benefits cannot cover the investment at all, but road building itself is a kind of investment. Long-term investment, the results are yet to come, and as long as I am still here, road construction cannot stop."
"The matter of contracting fields is even simpler. No matter how well a region develops, food will always be the top priority. The fields in the past were all distributed and involved many interests. It is inconvenient for me to destroy the existing balance, but newly reclaimed fields The land must be mined, and the common people contract the official land, so that the common people can have fields and food to eat, and they don’t have to worry about others coveting their own fields. This is a win-win situation.”
"As for the heavy industry industrial park, it is the future of Yong'an Mansion. It is also a gold-swallowing behemoth. It is more expensive than building the 055 drive. Without the support of the heavy industry industrial park, the Iron Armor 055 drive cannot be built, but the things inside It involves confidentiality and is not easy to show, I hope Uncle/Aunt Ma can understand."
After listening to Ouyang Lun's more professional explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang became more convinced of the idea of copying homework. Since "highway" and "heavy industry" are too expensive, he should first get "contracted fields".
Ouyang Lun naturally didn't know Zhu Yuanzhang's inner thoughts, but smiled and said: "Uncle/Aunt Ma, sometimes I really doubt whether you two are businessmen or not. You are not businessmen, but we have been cooperating for two or three years." , let’s say you are businessmen, what you ask most every time you come is not about business, but more about people’s livelihood and military and national affairs.”
"Just like just now, I even felt like I was going to Kyoto to report on my work."
"This must be my misunderstanding, haha. Do you have any other questions to ask? If not, we can talk about this big business now."
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and continued to ask: "Ouyang Lun, what do you think of His Majesty the Emperor's removal of Hu Weiyong?"
"Um" Ouyang Lun was ashamed. It seemed that discussing politics was the main topic, and doing business was just incidental. "Uncle Ma, actually I don't want to discuss the affairs of the court. Intrigues and intrigues are not fun at all, but since you asked, then I’ll just talk, of course it’s the same old saying, I’ll just say it and you’ll listen, and no one of us will mention it when we walk out of this pavilion.”
"Okay." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.
"In my opinion, the core point of the Hu Weiyong case is not how big of a crime Hu Weiyong committed, but that Emperor Zhu was dissatisfied with the prime minister and wanted to abolish it. Even if Hu Weiyong was not the prime minister, this kind of thing would probably still happen. Our Zhu The emperor's desire for power is stronger than any other emperor, how could he tolerate having a prime minister constraining or even threatening him!"
"Of course, it's also to blame that Hu Weiyong doesn't know how to behave. He thought that after becoming prime minister, he was really inferior to one person and inferior to ten thousand people. He also tried to rely on forming a party to prevent Emperor Zhu from attacking him. He also colluded with Dongying. If he had not formed a clique/not been an outright traitor, Emperor Zhu would probably have let him live, just like Li Shanchang."
Ouyang Lun talked eloquently.
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, you are really not polite at all.
"Uncle Ma, is there something wrong with what I said? Or should I stop saying it?"
"No, tell me, I want to hear it!"
"Okay." Ouyang Lun continued: "It's not that Emperor Zhu was wrong to do this, it's just that the killing is too much, and things will turn against each other at the extreme!"
"After the baptism of the Hu Weiyong case, all the officials were more afraid of Emperor Zhu than respectful. It seems that the court has become more clear-minded, but in fact the relationship between the monarch and his ministers has become more distant. Emperor Zhu will be even more tired in the future. Because he has to take all kinds of precautions."
As he said that, Ouyang Lun changed the topic and suddenly looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked: "Uncle Ma, tell me the truth, are any of your friends/relatives involved in this Hu Weiyong case?"
"Why do you ask that?"
"If there weren't friends/relatives involved, who would be so involved in the Hu Weiyong case!" Ouyang Lun rolled his eyes, "Or you yourself are involved!"
"If you don't make it clear, then I won't."
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned. He wanted to hear more about Ouyang Lun's views on him. Naturally, it couldn't end like this. In the eyes of Ouyang Lun, he was always a loyal royalist. Should he change his position this time? Maybe Ouyang Lun can be asked to express more thoughts.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately said: "To be honest, in this Hu Weiyong case, several of my relatives and friends were involved, and now they have... Hey, I can only dare to be angry and dare not speak out against our Emperor. !”
Zhu Yuanzhang is also a good actor, with furrowed brows and a sad and angry look on his this, Ouyang Lun was a little surprised and said: "Uncle Ma, you used to firmly support Emperor Zhu, why are you wavering now?"
"But thinking about it, if a few of my relatives and friends died at the hands of Emperor Zhu, I would be shaken."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "After this incident, we understand a lot."
"It's better to die than to live. If you can't live anymore, or worse, you have to relax." Ouyang Lun comforted him.
"Rebellion!?" Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked.
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's appearance, Ouyang Lun smiled and said, "Uncle Ma, stop pretending in front of me. You are a businessman but you can have such a huge network of connections. He was full of praise for Emperor Zhu's ability to rise from a beggar to an emperor. , while being dissatisfied with Emperor Zhu’s handling of the Hu Weiyong incident.”
"And your relatives and friends died at the hands of Emperor Zhu. I'm afraid you have already planned a rebellion in your mind, right?"
Forehead. Zhu Yuanzhang's face is full of black lines, you think too much!
The reason why we said that was because we wanted to know what you were thinking, but your inference that we were going to rebel was outrageous.
Zhu Yuanzhang was about to explain, but Ouyang Lun continued: "Uncle Ma, don't worry that I will tell the truth. Although I am Zhu Yuanzhang's son-in-law, he and I are not the same person!"
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, "So, you support the rebellion?"
"Uncle Ma, you really have thoughts of rebellion!" Ouyang Lun shook his head, "How could I support the rebellion? I am loyal to the Ming Dynasty!"
you?Loyal?Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes.
Suddenly, Ouyang Lun came closer and whispered: "Uncle Ma, rebellion is a technical job. Only when you are fully prepared can you succeed. Don't be impulsive!"
Zhu Yuanzhang: "."
Ouyang Lun patted Zhu Yuanzhang on the shoulder, "Actually, Uncle Ma, you don't need to say anything or explain, I will understand."
Zhu Yuanzhang: Damn it!Didn't we say anything?What on earth did you understand?
Ouyang Lun did not stop speaking, but whispered: "I have to say, Uncle Ma, you have the capital to rebel. Let's talk about money first. You have made a lot over the years, probably almost 1000 million taels. These There’s enough money to recruit an army!”
"And you have so many sons. Ma can do business, Ma Si can fight, and Ma Twelve can manage politics. They are all capable people!"
"As long as Emperor Zhu does something that is outrageous and resentful, you can find a reason to rise up and bring down the emperor with all your body and soul!"
Listening to Ouyang Lun's almost crazy remarks, Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry that the corners of his mouth were twisted.
Just your remarks, if it had been someone else, I would have cut you off.
Ouyang Lun shook his head again, "No, no, no. Although Emperor Zhu killed many people, all he killed were officials. The common people still have a good opinion of Emperor Zhu. Now the chances of winning in rebellion are too small. Look at Li Yuan, Li Shimin and his son. He took action only after looking at the right moment. There is no need to rush the rebellion, you have to be patient."
thank you!You have been so considerate for me! "Otherwise, you have to be extremely careful with Emperor Zhu. Not only is he very scheming, but he also has Jin Yiwei as his spy. I can guess your intentions, and this is possible for Emperor Zhu!" Ouyang Lun said seriously.
"Uncle Ma, we have been friends for many years. If you really want to rebel, I will never tell you. However, my suggestion is to wait. I have just said the reasons, so I won't repeat them."
Perhaps Ouyang Lun was too serious/sincere, but Zhu Yuanzhang became curious.
"Why wait any longer? Now Ming Dynasty is developing well. If you wait any longer, Ming Dynasty will be completely stable, and then there will be no chance again!"
Zhu Yuanzhang analyzed this matter completely from his own perspective. After all, in his opinion, even if someone rebels now, he, Zhu Yuanzhang, can easily suppress it, and the people's support is still on his side.
Ouyang Lun nodded, "Uncle Ma, you are right. Under normal circumstances, the situation in the Ming Dynasty will get better and better, and the people will return to their hearts. But there are always some surprises. What if there are some big changes in the Ming Dynasty?"
"If you can trust me, then you have been dormant for more than ten years, waiting for the situation to change. When the opportunity comes, maybe you can succeed!"
Um! ?
What Ouyang Lun means by saying this is that in more than ten years, great changes will occur in the Ming Dynasty? !
Nonsense!
Who do you think you are?Can you deduce the future gods? Zhu Yuanzhang was a little angry. He really didn't expect that Ouyang Lun could use these strange powers to mess up the gods.
Ouyang Lun saw Zhu Yuanzhang's angry look and thought that more than ten years was a long time, so he quickly said: "Uncle Ma, as the saying goes, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. It's very important to take advantage of the situation."
"As a businessman, it's quite remarkable that you can achieve this situation. Wait a minute."
"Actually, I really don't mind if you still stay in the capital. Doing things under the eyes of Emperor Zhu is not only unsafe, but also impossible to do. You might as well go out to sea for trade. There are many islands in the sea now that are unclaimed lands. , as long as you form a fleet, you can easily capture these islands, build overseas bases, train soldiers, and when the time comes, immediately land with troops and compete in the Central Plains!"
“Great things can be accomplished!”
hiss--
Why is this template so familiar? Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it carefully and immediately realized that what Ouyang Lun just said was what Ouyang Lun was doing!
In an instant, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Ouyang Lun differently, with a sense of deep vigilance.
This guy looks carefree/cynical/lazy. Could it be that all of this is just a disguise? (End of this chapter)