Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 926

"Alright, you're the one who makes the decisions about the Academy of Science and Technology. I don't understand anything about that, so I'll follow your instructions."

"Besides the contributions of the Academy of Science and Technology, what else are you going to do?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Wu chuckled and responded:

"Of course, we should follow the example of our predecessors!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard Wei Wu say to follow the example of his predecessors, he immediately became curious. Then he heard Wei Wu continue:

"Look! Throughout history, ministers whose achievements surpassed their masters have had a good ending, but not many."

"For example, Wang Jian knew how to defile himself, and Guo Ziyi knew how to show weakness. Using history as a mirror, shouldn't I just learn from them?"

"I'll find a reason to make a mistake, and then you'll use it as an excuse to make a big deal out of a small matter and demote me."

At this point, Wei Wu became interested and said to Zhu Yuanzhang jokingly:

"As long as I have done something meritorious, I will find an opportunity to make some mistakes. Then you can demote me by one or two ranks."

"When I make another contribution in the future, you can promote me again. Do this three times, three times down and three times up, and I will remain standing."

"Just tell me, can the relationship between us, the ruler and his subjects, leave a good story for future generations?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang first heard Wei Wu talk about self-defilement, he didn't think there was anything wrong with it. After all, this was indeed a method.

But he felt something was wrong after hearing it later, and in the end, Lao Zhu's face turned black.

"What the hell is this? Three demotions and three promotions! Do you think the title of nobility in the Ming Dynasty is a joke? You're still talking about good things, what a joke!"

"In the Ming Dynasty, titles were either promoted, stripped, or the person died with the title. There was never a demotion."

"If I really did what you said, my title would be abolished, and future generations would write me off as a tyrant who treated his title as a joke."

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Wei Wu spread his hands and said:

"Alright! It's okay if I can't raise or lower myself, but self-pollution should be okay!"

While speaking, Wei Wu began to ponder secretly in his heart.

How about going to the Duke of Han's residence after leaving the palace, dragging Li Shanchang out and giving him a beating, or going to the Duke of Zheng's residence and beating up Chang Mao?

Fortunately, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know what he was thinking, otherwise he would have beaten Wei Wu severely first.

But just when Wei Wu was hesitating whether it was Li Shanchang or Chang Mao, Zhu Yuanzhang's voice came again.

"You have a good idea, but unfortunately, it won't work!"

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Wei Wu immediately turned around and looked at him.

"Uncle Zhu, what do you mean? I can't even defile myself? You're clearly going to chop off my head!"

"You little bastard, do I need to do this to chop you up? If you keep talking nonsense, I'll chop you up right now!"

Zhu Yuanzhang shouted softly with his eyes wide open, then reached out and picked up Lan Yu's battle report.

"Don't you think about what Lan Yu is doing with this battle report? He used the self-desecration trick before you, so you can only take the credit."

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he saw Wei Wu's eyes rolling around, so he quickly said:

"Don't even think of using stupid tactics. All the battle reports from the front lines are first sent to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, which then forwards them to the Ministry of War."

"After the Ministry of War sorted it out and submitted it to us, no one can tell how many people passed through it, and it can't be changed!"

It's no wonder that Zhu Yuanzhang had such an accurate eye for Wei Wu that he was actually thinking about whether he could change the battle report.

But before he could say anything, Zhu Yuanzhang's words blocked him directly, so he simply gave up.

"Then there's nothing we can do. I'll bring this up during the court session and let the officials decide. Li Shanchang definitely doesn't want me to get promoted."

"He will definitely bring people to oppose it by then. You can then put this matter aside and temporarily count the merits for a lump sum reward in the future."

"If he doesn't stand up and object, I'll find the Duke of Han and give him a beating. You can take this opportunity to offset our merits and demerits!"

Snapped!

As soon as Wei Wu finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang slapped him on the back of the head and said angrily:

"Why are you always thinking of dirty tricks, you little brat? Li Shanchang is so old now, aren't you afraid that he'll be sent away if you beat him up?"

At this point, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly changed the subject.

"But then again, this is indeed a solution, but it's not the time to use it yet."

When Wei Wu heard what Zhu Yuanzhang said, he was stunned, but he soon understood what he meant.

Then, Wei Wu looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with suspicion and asked tentatively:

"Uncle Zhu, you're not planning to use me to get rid of Li Shanchang when he's no longer useful, are you?"

"Nonsense, nonsense! We just calculated that Li Shanchang would definitely provoke you again. With your temper, you will definitely not let him go."

Seeing the way Zhu Yuanzhang replied, Wei Wu knew that this was what the old man had in mind.

However, Wei Wu didn't care at all whether he was being used or not. After all, the victim was Li Shanchang, not him.

And what Old Zhu said was right. Li Shanchang was a narrow-minded old man and would definitely cause trouble for him if he had the chance.

If Old Zhu hadn't sent someone to persuade him last time, Wei Wu would have crippled this old fox.

If this old guy behaves like a jerk again next time, Wei Wu guarantees that he will be so happy that he will reach heaven.

Just as Wei Wu was thinking about what to do next, Zhu Yuanzhang's voice came to his ears.

"This is the first time since the founding of the Ming Dynasty that a war of annihilation has been carried out against a foreign nation. This achievement will go down in history, and the credit must not be left unclaimed."

"So next we will do as you say and discuss this matter with all the officials in the court, but you must be prepared."

"In my opinion, there is a high probability that there will be no opposition to this matter. Li Shanchang may even get everyone to support it."

When it comes to Li Shanchang, things will definitely not be simple, so after Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Wei Wu lowered his head and began to think.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not disturb him. He wanted Wei Wu to understand the reason himself.

As Wei Wu remained silent, the entire palace fell silent, and about five minutes passed like this.

Zhu Yuanzhang was still wondering whether he should give some hints himself, when he saw Wei Wu looking at him the next second.

"Do you understand?"

"Ok!"

Wei Wu nodded, and then continued:

"What you've come to discuss with me today is exactly what Li Shanchang is likely to do: flatter to death!"