Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 254: Come and meet me
Wu Yin was the very knife that Wu Yin had used to slash towards Jiangxi in his past life.

In my previous life, after Liu Lian died, things in Jiangxi came to a standstill and became difficult to carry out.

Everyone, from top to bottom, was eager to see themselves make a fool of themselves.

Those people were extremely arrogant and domineering.

In that situation, he would have sent Wu Yin to go there and kill those who needed to be killed, or bury those who needed to be buried.

They quickly gained a foothold in Jiangxi.

They thoroughly sorted out Hu Weiyong's cronies there.

Not only that, they also managed to tame Longhu Mountain.

The land survey in Jiangxi was successfully conducted, and the local population and resources were thoroughly investigated.

They transformed Jiangxi from the Jiangxi of Longhu Mountain, from the Jiangxi of Hu Weiyong, into Jiangxi belonging entirely to the imperial court.

Using Wu Yin would be very beneficial.

On the one hand, this person is hard-hearted, ruthless, and has enough courage to kill without hesitation.

Moreover, in the past, monks were discovered and promoted by themselves.

He didn't have many entanglements in officialdom; his backer was himself, and his power came from himself. He didn't have many relatives, friends, or acquaintances to take care of or consider.

Moreover, he had another identity: he was once a monk.

This identity proved very useful when facing Longhu Mountain, as it allowed for a magical clash.

Ordinary people would inevitably feel some fear when facing these otherworldly beings, especially behemoths like Longhu Mountain, and would not dare to truly kill them.

There are often many concerns.

But Wu Yin was different. He was a monk and came from a similar background.

There's a saying that goes, "A clay sculptor doesn't kowtow to the gods, yet he knows which pit the clay came from."

Wu Yin, a former monk and a rather famous one among monks, was also aware of the intricacies involved.

The aura surrounding Longhu Mountain was of no use to him.

Some things, though different in path, lead to the same destination.

Moreover, the conflict between Buddhism and Taoism has existed since ancient times.

After Buddhism was introduced to China, it was not initially localized, making it difficult to spread.

Therefore, they have absorbed and learned a great deal from Taoism.

Furthermore, when it was first promoted, it also relied on some Taoist channels and resources.

Therefore, there is the saying that Lao Tzu converted the barbarians, and there is also the saying that Buddha is the Tao.

For thousands of years, the two have been in competition, cooperation, and influence of each other, existing in a love-hate relationship.

They all want to surpass each other.

He was now giving Wu Yin, who was dressed in official robes but still wore monk's robes underneath, a chance to go to Jiangxi to conduct a land survey, with Longhu Mountain being the first target. Naturally, Wu Yin was happy to do so.

In his previous life, Wu Yin's actions after arriving there proved just how good his judgment was in sending him there.

Once we got there, it really was a free-for-all.

Unlike Liu Lian, who followed certain rules and regulations.

It cannot be said that Liu Lian was bad. When Liu Lian went to Jiangxi to survey the land, he did work very hard and really achieved corresponding results.

He did a really good job by not going along with those people.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been harmed by the people there.

However, compared to Wu Yin, he was still lacking in skill and not enough to break through the situation there.

Therefore, having learned from his past life, Zhu Yuanzhang did not allow Liu Lian and his men to take charge when he went there to do things again.

He immediately summoned Wu Yin and ordered him to do something, then unleashed his full power right from the start.

We won't give those people any room to maneuver.

The first battle is the decisive battle!
I don't have time to play with them anymore.

There weren't many gentler methods available to them.

Time is precious, and talent is precious; these parasites should be swept away as soon as possible.

"Then this time, how about we send you to Jiangxi to be in charge of the land survey?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Wu Yin and asked.

Wu Yin shook his head.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for being unable to fulfill this duty."

I am but a lowly person with limited influence and abilities. Before becoming an official, I was a monk with no connections or influence, so my words carried no weight.

Going there to do things would only jeopardize His Majesty's grand plan.

Your Majesty, please seek a more capable advisor.

After bowing to Zhu Yuanzhang, Wu Yin said the following.

He was far more assertive than the average person when facing Zhu Yuanzhang.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang showed no anger whatsoever.

Looking at him, she slowly opened her mouth and said, "We want to give you full authority over things over there, and give you the power of life and death."
You don't need to be responsible to anyone in officialdom, you only need to be responsible to us.

Wu Yin stood there without speaking. After a moment of silence, he solemnly bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"I am willing to go to Jiangxi to do my utmost to survey the fields."

"I will certainly accomplish this task and live up to Your Majesty's expectations."

"OK!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but smile.

"This task is best left to you, and we believe you will not let us down!"
We'll send troops to accompany you on this trip.

If we encounter someone who deserves to be killed, we can mobilize troops!

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again, offering Wu Yin the corresponding terms.

The land survey was a major and tough battle.

When Wu Yin goes to handle matters, not only should he be given the corresponding authority, but he should also be given the corresponding troops.

Without military support, it would be impossible to accomplish this smoothly.

Only with troops leading the way can things be done smoothly.

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Wu Yin bowed respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang once again.

"In that case, I am even more confident that I can do this matter well."

If I fail to fulfill Your Majesty's request and cannot accomplish the tasks in Jiangxi, I am willing to offer my head in retribution!

This was a pledge he made directly to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Upon hearing Wu Yin's words, Zhu Yuanzhang felt invigorated.

The situation in Jiangxi is complicated and difficult to handle.

This is not something an ordinary person could accomplish.

Only a ruthless person like Wu Yin can do it.

Wu Yin's abilities and character had already been fully proven in his previous life.

I'll let him go for the rest of his life; I can rest assured.

"Okay, once we get there, we need to be extra careful around these places and these people."

As Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, he highlighted some key figures.

"And there's Longhu Mountain, they have quite a bit of influence there."

The Taoist temples in various places owned a lot of land, had great influence, and had many believers.

They're not someone to be trifled with.

Regarding the matter in Jiangxi, we only have one request for you.

Land surveying is land surveying, regardless of whether one is a gentry, official, merchant, monk, Taoist, Confucian, soldier, or any other person or force; all should be treated equally.

"Every area that needs to be surveyed must be surveyed; not a single place should be missed!" Zhu Yuanzhang's voice rose as well.

"Is it possible?!"

"I will certainly live up to Your Majesty's expectations!"
If you cannot treat everyone equally, Your Majesty, please behead me!

"it is good!"

Zhu Yuanzhang cheered again.

"I need you to handle things in Jiangxi before I can truly feel at ease."

"No one else can get this done without you."

He then explained some things to Wu Yin, informing him of the proper conduct and boundaries once they arrived.

Wu Yin left.

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment, then summoned another person...

"We're thinking of promoting you."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Yang Yun, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and said with a smile, "There are no beating around the bush, just get straight to the point."

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Yang Yun hurriedly replied modestly, "Your Majesty, I have not made any merits. Now that I hold the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, I am already unworthy of the title."

If Your Majesty were to appoint me as Minister of Personnel again, I would be truly terrified.

"My abilities and achievements are insufficient to qualify me for the position of Minister of Personnel."

Yang Yun declined repeatedly, his tone very sincere.

He was not interested in the position of Minister of Personnel.

The reason is simple: his official rank was indeed promoted rather quickly.

Moreover, high-ranking officials in the Ming Dynasty, especially the ministers of the Six Ministries, were replaced quite frequently.

He is already doing very well to be a vice minister.

Otherwise, if things go wrong, he might have to step down from his position as Minister of Personnel after a while.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Don't worry that you haven't made enough contributions."

Once you sit here, there will be plenty of opportunities.

As long as they can accomplish something, they will soon live up to their reputation.

No one will say that your foundation is weak.

You're the only one suitable for the position of Minister of Personnel; we feel it's inappropriate for anyone else to do it.

After you become the Minister of Personnel, after some time has passed and the land survey in Jiangxi has been fully implemented, you will be sent there.

Under the guise of seeking out capable individuals, we will supervise and ensure the proper implementation of the land survey.

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Yang Yun no longer declined.

To indicate that you are willing to do this.

On the one hand, it was because he knew the current emperor's temperament very well. Since the emperor had spoken to him so solemnly, he would not give him a chance to refuse.

The matter has already been discussed to this extent. If he still doesn't know when to back down and keeps making excuses, then he's not going to back down.

That would make things difficult; it would be a serious case of being ungrateful.

In addition, His Majesty also said that the most important thing about appointing him as Minister of Personnel was not to serve in the Ministry of Personnel, but to go to Jiangxi to conduct a land survey as Minister of Personnel.

The position of Minister of Personnel was merely a way to elevate one's status, ensuring that one wouldn't be looked down upon by those in the other side when undertaking official duties.

To be able to do things better without being hindered.

Land surveying was a major undertaking and a tough battle.

If His Majesty orders him to go, then he must go.

There is no room for negotiation on this matter.

Not only must we do it, but we must do it well, and we must never let His Majesty down!
Hu Weiyong was indeed a powerful prime minister with many followers, but not everyone in the court was part of his faction.

Over the years, Zhu Yuanzhang's administration witnessed a rapid turnover of officials, a process of natural selection.

After repeated screenings, a number of truly capable people who were not part of Hu Weiyong's faction remained.

For example, Yang Yun is one of them.

In his previous life, after Zhu Yuanzhang sent Wu Yin there, he also sent Yang Yun to Jiangxi to assist him.

Wu Yin was a sharp blade aimed at Jiangxi, responsible for clearing roads through mountains and building bridges over rivers.

Fight against those people and carve a bloody path through them.

However, killing people was not enough to properly conduct the land survey in Jiangxi.

After committing murder, there must also be appropriate means to move things forward.

The land survey should be carried out, and the disturbances caused by the land survey, the purge of Hu's faction, Longhu Mountain, etc., should be calmed down so that post-war reconstruction work can begin.

He set about dealing with Hu's faction and Longhushan, but most importantly, he was tasked with surveying land and eliminating their enormous influence in Jiangxi.

They completely turned Jiangxi into the Jiangxi of the imperial court.

The murder was only the first step; what followed was equally important.

It's impossible that they just killed people and didn't bury them.

Sending Yang Yun, a capable, reliable, and resourceful person, to handle affairs in Jiangxi would be an excellent choice.

It can effectively deter the officials there, unify the power of the officials, and do things for the land survey.

It can also subtly influence and transform people.

We need to thoroughly clean up the officialdom in Jiangxi.

"Okay, don't tell anyone about this yet. We'll let you do it when we need you to."

Let me tell you about this beforehand, so you're not caught off guard when things suddenly turn out that way.

We'll promote you to Minister of Personnel in a couple of days.

He's been serving as Minister of Personnel for a while now, and then he'll go to Jiangxi.

Don't worry, you won't have to be the vanguard and charge into battle when you get there.

"Others will take the lead."

As Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, he shared his many considerations with Yang Yun.

Once Yang Yun understood that he wasn't being asked to be at the forefront, his slightly anxious heart relaxed considerably.

He immediately made a promise, saying that when he went there in the future, he would do his best to make things happen...

Two days later, another person came to the Wuying Hall.

This man, named Fei Zhen, was also a capable and efficient person.

In his previous life, after Liu Lian was murdered, he restarted the land survey in Jiangxi, with Wu Yin, Yang Yun, and Fei Zhen as the main representatives.

Wu Yin charged into battle, slaughtering his way through all directions.

As the Minister of Personnel, Yang Yun went there to oversee the situation, suppressing local officials and ensuring their cooperation with the court, preventing them from acting recklessly and thus rectifying the officialdom.

Fei Zhen was more specifically responsible for surveying and registering the land and establishing the Yellow Register.

They had a clear division of labor and helped each other, and got the job done.

Since their abilities have been fully proven in their previous life, they naturally cannot be left out when the land survey is carried out again in this life.

After Fei Zhen understood what the emperor wanted him to do, he agreed without hesitation.

It was just a request.

That is, he hopes that his elderly mother can be taken care of in the future.

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally agreed to this without hesitation.

She made it clear to him that although it was a tough battle over there, as long as he did well, he wouldn't have to worry about things at home.

I certainly won't let him die there...

After deploying his troops and arranging their formations, Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne, tapping his fingers on the imperial desk.

Having learned from his past life, he wanted to see if Hu Weiyong's faction could still cause him to stumble on this matter!

(End of this chapter)