Chapter 71: Open your heart for the last time
The affairs on both sides of the Yellow River are basically decided by the Yellow River itself.
If he wants to enter the Huaihe River, he enters the Huaihe River, if he wants to enter the Xihe River, he enters the Xihe River, if he wants to lower the wall of a city by one foot, he can lower it by one foot, and if he wants to level a low-lying land, he can level it.
Therefore, it is not surprising that Yun Zhao's fleet appeared in Weishan Lake, which was composed of four small lakes not long ago.
Weishan Lake used to be very small. Since the arrival of the Yellow River, it has turned into a vast lake. Now, a section of the canal passes through Weishan Lake.
Since it is a newly created lake, there is naturally no sign of a land of plenty. Only dilapidated houses and fishing boats casting nets on the lake in vain can be seen.
There are no withered lotus fields and no beautiful girls collecting lotus seeds.
In early winter, there was nothing but water on the lake, and not even water birds could be seen.
So, the cold air occupies a huge space.
Yun Zhao's boat sailed smoothly on the lake. Not far away, Yun Yang's army was marching in a hurry.
"The sun in the west is about to set, and it is quiet on Weishan Lake. I play my beloved Tupipa, sing the moving songs, and climb on the fast train
Like Riding on a galloping horse... is a good battlefield for us to kill the enemy... breaking through the bombed bridge of the train is like a steel knife thrust into the enemy's chest... beating the enemy to death
, the sun in the west It's almost sunset, and the enemy's doom is coming..."
After singing the brisk "Song of the Railway Guerillas", Yun Zhao felt comfortable all over.
"Husband, there are no trains or railways here." Qian Duoduo was somewhat dissatisfied with the song her husband sang.
"Then build the railway. Coal from Shandong cannot be transported to Jiangnan, and Jiangnan's industry will be out of the question."
"Build the railway just for you to blow up?"
p>"Yes, if this country becomes different from what I thought, I don't mind leading the people to fight again."
"This is your country."
p>“Shit, this is the kingdom of you people!”
“Do you like rebellion?”
“Yes, only when I rebel, I will I feel like I have a purpose to survive."
"Why?"
"Because when I see annoying people and things during the rebellion, I can kill them directly. "You can kill anyone now."
"Anyone can do it." >
“No way!”
“Why?”
“The person I hate most right now is myself.”
“I don’t hate it. You."
"Nonsense."
Yun Zhao glanced at Qian Duoduo disdainfully and tapped his fingers.Ji motioned for her to refill the tea.
People with low abilities are always dissatisfied with what they have done in the past, and always feel that they should be able to do better if they do it again.
Unfortunately, this kind of opportunity is impossible for most people. Yun Zhao did have a chance, but unfortunately, he became the emperor.
If he is allowed to be the county magistrate, I believe he will be able to govern a county very securely.
When people are not capable enough, they will involuntarily have such self-destructive thoughts.
In the past, those bastard emperors of the Ming Dynasty were used as a reference. Yun Zhao believed that he would be stronger than those people after becoming the emperor. Now it seems that he is stronger, but his strength is very limited.
Asking your wife whether she is a qualified emperor is simply a question of blindness. They will definitely say that their husband is the best emperor in history.
So if you ask others, such as Han Lingshan and Zhang Guozhu, you can't even ask Qian Shaoshao. This guy has no position at all.
A awning boat was sandwiched in the middle of the boat team. A small red clay stove was lit and a pot was set up. Yun Zhao, Han Lingshan, Zhang Guozhu, and the newly divorced Zhao Guoxiu, The four of them sat down and ate hot pot around the stove.
Yun Zhao put some mutton into the pot and said casually: "What do you think of me as an emperor?"
Han Lingshan threw some lotus roots into the pot. Said: "It must be the best."
Yun Zhao set his sights on Zhang Guozhu again.
Zhang Guozhu grabbed a handful of vermicelli and threw it into the pot and said: "There is nothing wrong with being a little lazy and being unorganized."
"To be honest, there is no one else here."
p>Han Lingshan said: "You are telling the truth. In these years, you have stayed in Yushan to handle government affairs. You have not issued any national policies that harm the people, nor have you wasted national funds in wine pools and meat forests, nor have you carried out unjust prisons and cruelty. Zhongliang, you still have clear rewards and punishments. Do you count, are there many such emperors in history?
Actually, what I value most is your calmness. You still look calm when you become the emperor. I don’t think this position is that important. Just this one thing, I think it’s amazing.”
“He was just pretending. The first time he offered sacrifices to heaven, you stood far away and didn’t see it. I was right behind him and could clearly see his appearance. The three-month sky in Guanzhong could freeze a dog to death. He was wearing such thick clothes that the clothes on his back were soaked with sweat during the sacrifice. < /p>
It can be seen that he is still worried that he will not be the emperor."
Compared with the casual comments of Han Lingshan and Zhang Guozhu, Zhao Guoxiu put down a bowl of food for himself. He waited for the food to cool down with his chopsticks and said to Yun Zhao: "Your Majesty, he is the best emperor. He is not inferior to Emperors of Qin, Han, Wu, Tang and Song."
Yun Zhao took a bite of the meat. He took a breath and said: "I think Guoxiu is right. I am the seedling of an emperor through the ages."
Han LingshanSaid: "Your Majesty's martial arts skills are not as good as many others, and his literary talent is not even considered to be an expert. It is already very rare to be able to hold the position of emperor to this point. There is really no problem in saying that he is the emperor of the ages.
Zhang Guozhu took a sip of wine and said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to doubt his own achievements just because of the ruins of Henan and Shandong. The Ming Dynasty, which is riddled with holes, has been managed by your Majesty and has no worries about food and clothing. This is beyond all expectations." People expected it.
Think about it, it has only been a few days since our Ming Dynasty went from chaos to great rule. At least, I am very satisfied. As long as we continue on the current path, we can expect a prosperous age. "
Yun Zhao nodded.
"Very good, this is the effect we want. You should praise me more in the future to make me feel better, otherwise I will It's a hard time.
Zhang Guozhu chuckled and said: "The people who write history books have huge pens like rafters, and they have thousands of years of history in their pens. One year, ten years, in their pens are just a few words, but, these years The month requires us to live day by day.
The things in the world are boring, uninteresting, and plain as water. When they are finally exposed on His Majesty’s desk, it will naturally appear that heroes have no place to play. This is actually the best politics.
I must have seen in my writing that all political battles are as exciting as on the stage. Although history books will write about them in large sections, whenever this problem occurs, the dynasty will naturally come to an end.
I hope that the historian will use as few words as possible when writing about me. It is best to say at the end after introducing my life that this person has been the Prime Minister of Taiping for many years.
I hope that the first half of Your Majesty's book will be wonderful and the second half will be lackluster, with only the comment that the world is safe and the people are satisfied.
I hope that His Majesty’s future posthumous title will be Emperor Wen, not Emperor Wu, let alone Emperor Zu.
Han Lingshan said in surprise: "Martial arts is not as good as literature, so that's it. Why can't we use Emperor Zu?" Although we have inherited the Ming Dynasty, we are also the founders of the Ming Dynasty. Is there any problem with using the emperor as our ancestor? "
Zhang Guozhu spread his hands and said: "I just hope that the banner of Ming Dynasty will be carried on forever, starting from His Majesty.
Yun Zhao nodded and said: "What do you think of the ministers' request that I start building the imperial mausoleum?" ”
Zhang Guozhu said: “It should be put on the agenda. After all, all emperors started building imperial mausoleums after they ascended the throne. We may be a little late.” ”
Han Lingshan said: “Yes, His Majesty’s mausoleum should be built as soon as possible. I heard that it usually takes more than twenty years to build imperial mausoleums.” "
Yun Zhao shook his head and said: "I heard a gentleman say that for those who want to be immortal by carving their names on stones, their names may rot faster than their corpses, so I won't. It’s a mausoleum. It’s good to find a place with beautiful scenery and beautiful scenery to bury it. Make the cemetery more beautiful and make it something that anyone can enter. Apart from the fact that you are not allowed to urinate and defecate anywhere, I want to bake one in my cemetery. Meat, have a picnic,Take a walk, talk, or have a party.
I don’t want grave goods, just clean me up and bury me. It’s best to let everyone in the world know that there is nothing in my cemetery, so that those who like to rob tombs should not bother to rob tombs. "
Han Lingshan smiled when he heard this, clapped his hands and said: "Bury me next to you. It will be easier to visit you then. "
"Go away..."
The conversation between the four people on the boat seemed to be from the bottom of their hearts, but they were all bullshit!
When people mature , it is even more difficult to say one or two true words.
Those words that seem to come from the heart are actually just a kind of rhetoric, trying to impress a group of politicians. To find the truth, Yun Zhao found the wrong person from the beginning, even if it was Han Lingshan, Zhang Guozhu, or Zhao Guoxiu.
As an emperor, he is destined to be a lonely person, facing all doubts and difficulties. He had to carry it himself, no one could share it for him...
So, Yun Zhao stopped thinking about what was on his mind and started talking about state affairs with the three important ministers.
This is. Yun Zhao was willing to open his heart for the last time...but after he opened his heart, he found that the biting cold wind outside had completely frozen his heart.
The canal finally sent Yun Zhao to Yanjing, where he served as a lighthouse. When Yun Zhao appeared in sight, the fleet arrived at Tongzhou, the northernmost point of the Grand Canal.
At this time, Yun Yang's army had taken over Yanjing's city defense, and Hebei officials were in Xu Wu. Under the leadership of Xiang, they all stood on the pier to welcome the emperor. Not only were they here, but almost all the people in Yanjing City who could come were also here.
Especially the local squires in Yanjing. Even more enthusiastic, this is the first time that the emperor of the new dynasty comes to Yanjing.
Countless old men with white beards hold thick books of all peoples in their hands, hoping to keep the emperor in Yanjing for a long time.