Perhaps the biggest difference between Zhu Yuanzhang and other emperors is that there are no ministers who are very close to Zhu Yuanzhang today.
In the past, Liu Bowen, Hu Weiyong, Tang He and other ministers who often followed Zhu Yuanzhang to make suggestions,
One by one, they died of illness, old age, or were killed by Zhu Yuanzhang.
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Queen Ma, who was able to comfort His Majesty, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince are no longer here. . .
Zhu Yuanzhang, who lived in the 25th year of Hongwu's reign, had no doubts about the arbitrariness of Qiankun.
In the morning, when Zhu Yuanzhang proposed the establishment of three major schools of agriculture, craftsmanship, and firearms, the ministers had no reason to object or question.
Maybe they didn't even know the details, but they only agreed.
The civil servants in Hongwu can only obey. Who dares to question whether it is because His Majesty has not killed anyone in recent times?
Do you think the knife is not fast?
No one thought so. Even the most courageous imperial censor did not dare to dictate policies. The only thing he could do was accuse his majesty of not abiding by etiquette.
However, if Zhu Yuanzhang really wants to become stubborn, the censor will have no choice but to give in. Otherwise, he would not be here now. Zhu Yuanzhang is still calling himself "we" instead of "I".
After the establishment of the three great halls was confirmed, Zhu Yuanzhang's edict also began to be spread throughout the world through the post station.
"We have established three schools, and everyone in the world can come and take the test. The Agricultural School is for studying rice and wheat, and the Craftsman School is for forging weapons and making tools."
"The Firearms School is about making muskets and artillery. Those who enter the school this time will have a minimum monthly salary of twenty stones and twenty coins. This is known to both China and foreign countries."
Zhu Yuanzhang's edicts are spoken in plain language, something that everyone is familiar with, and even broken sentences are included in order to make the people understand.
The meaning of these words is very clear, that is, the capital of the Ming Dynasty has established three schools and is now recruiting talented people from all over the world.
As long as they can pass the entrance examination, they will receive a generous salary at the minimum.
This is a general outline, and of course it is accompanied by detailed introductions and requirements for the three major halls.
These related edicts and notices will be conveyed to 1,427 counties in the Ming Dynasty.
Anyone who can pass the preliminary test in the county seat can go to the prefectural city for the mid-term test, and then the 13 chief secretaries across the country, that is, the 13 provincial cities, will take the final test and finally be sent to the capital for interviews.
In a sense, this is almost not much different from the imperial examination. The inner meaning is exactly the same.
They are all for the country to recruit useful talents.
You must know that even a ninth-grade official only has a monthly salary of sixty shi of rice and thirty guan of treasure notes.
Anyone with a discerning eye knows that when the three universities are first opened, the selection criteria will naturally not be too high. Now is the best opportunity.
The butterfly flaps its wings, and the storm will eventually appear.
The emergence of this edict also meant the beginning of the entire Ming Dynasty reform.
The arrival of Zhu Ying began to truly change the future direction of the entire Ming Dynasty.
"Your Highness, we have no chance anymore. The current situation is that His Highness King Yu has completely gained His Majesty's trust."
In Chunhe Hall, Huang Zicheng said bitterly to Zhu Yunwen.
This matter of electing capable people has actually bypassed most of the literati class, and many literati are dissatisfied.
In the past, it was only necessary to read the Four Books and Five Classics thoroughly, and either take the imperial examination or be recommended to serve as an official. But once this method is introduced, future choices are no longer limited to the circle of literati.
How could the civil servants in the imperial court not understand this truth, but they were dissatisfied and looked at each other, but no one dared to put forward any opinions.
Throughout ancient and modern history, such a thing has never happened, but under Zhu Yuanzhang's rule, it actually happened.
Even the civil servants did not dare to oppose His Majesty and fight for their own interests belonging to the civil servants.
Once you open your mouth, not only does it mean that the hair on your head is not safe, but even the suicide note at home can be used.
Everyone could see that the five ministers standing in front of the officials lowered their heads quietly without any movement.
Just because this time, His Majesty did not discuss this issue through deliberation, but directly issued an edict.
This also shows that there is no room for negotiation on this matter.
Anyone who dares to oppose is working against His Majesty.
After hearing Huang Zicheng's words, Zhu Yunwen was not as disappointed as expected, but seemed more calm.
"Although I haven't met my eldest brother yet, I have already felt his talent. The establishment of the three major colleges means that my eldest brother's ability far exceeds mine."
"Not only that, if my expectations are correct, these three major schools will be led by the eldest brother himself, and all the people who come out of the schools will become the confidants of the eldest brother."
Zhu Yunwen said lightly, since he and his mother began to communicate about the current situation, Zhu Yunwen was like a sponge, quickly absorbing the knowledge other than Confucianism passed down by his mother.
Huang Zicheng was still worried, but when he heard His Highness's words, his eyes were filled with surprise.
As the saying goes, people should treat each other with admiration after three days apart. Zhu Yun gave Huang Zicheng a completely different feeling.
"I have already asked Grandpa Huang to cancel the appointment of my grandson who is about to be crowned. Now that my eldest brother is back, the position of grandson will naturally be held by my eldest brother."
"Sir, please follow me out of the palace tomorrow. I will go to visit my elder brother."
Zhu Yunwen continued, with a calm look in his eyes, as if he completely accepted what happened to his eldest brother.
Upon hearing this, Huang Zicheng sighed slightly, then bowed to Zhu Yunzhen and said, "I obey your order."
Zhu Ying looked at the tiger charm in her hand and couldn't laugh or cry.
Just when he summoned Liu Sheng and Li Xiucai to talk, Liu He, the eunuch and eunuch of the ceremony, came over and handed the tiger talisman to Zhu Ying.
This is the tiger talisman of the Emperor's Twelve Guards. When Zhu Ying gets this tiger talisman, it means that Zhu Ying will now control the entire Emperor's Twelve Guards, including the Jinyi Guards.
The Twelve Guards of the Son of Heaven are directly under the emperor. They are the governor's office of the five armies, and the Ministry of War has no command authority over them.
It is equivalent to Zhu Yuanzhang handing over all his security forces to Da Sun.
This fully proves Zhu Yuanzhang's trust in Dasun.
Even the prince Zhu Biao has never been given the jurisdiction of the Twelve Guards, which shows how much Zhu Yuanzhang dotes on and supports Zhu Ying.
Of course, what prompted this incident was trust on the one hand, and more on Zhu Yuanzhang's trust in the soldiers who were trained in Zhu Ying's camp in just twelve days.
Zhu Yuanzhang was really envious, but it didn't seem good to directly snatch away Da Sun's soldiers.
After all, it was Dasun who accompanied him in training day and night, so he could train soldiers who could obey such orders and prohibitions.
Fortunately, the twelve guards were handed over to Da Sun for training. Liu He, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, said in a low voice:
"What your Majesty means is that during this period of training as a guard, I hope that His Highness can live in the palace."
Hearing this, Zhu Ying smiled and replied: "Tell Grandpa, I still need two days here, and then I will go to Ouchi to train the guards."
"I obey the order." Liu He bowed and replied.
Liu Sheng and Li Xiucai looked at each other at this moment, feeling reassured.
After Liu He left, Zhu Ying said, "Thank you for your hard work this time."
"Teacher's affairs are the disciple's responsibility. There is no hard work at all." Liu Sheng replied respectfully.
He is not stupid, how could he follow Li Xiucai's words and change his title to "His Royal Highness" in private.
"Being able to serve our employer is a blessing for ordinary people." Li Xiucai also said quickly, somewhat nondescriptly.
He calls himself the boss, but he calls himself a commoner.
Zhu Ying stopped talking and said to the two of them: "It's a long journey. Now that we've arrived in the capital, I happen to be short of manpower here, so there's no need to go back to the Western Regions."
"You guys stay here to help me. Send a message from the Western Region. I'll make a list and call everyone here."
"Today is different from the past. The people from Qunying City should be transferred to the capital."
After hearing Zhu Ying's instructions, Liu Sheng said with some embarrassment: "I owe you my teacher's forgiveness. I didn't know the teacher's situation in the capital, so I took it upon myself to summon many people to the capital."
This was Liu Sheng's previous arrangement, and coupled with the time of sending the message, there were probably thousands of people lurking around the capital.
Zhu Ying paused after hearing this, and then laughed and said: "Old Liu, you've got it wrong, please inform me.
Call all the people together. "
Zhu Ying then called Uncle Zhang in. Ye Yueqing was not with Zhu Ying now, but was following Zhu Ying's instructions to coordinate matters related to the matchlock gun in the Gunpowder Department.
After instructing Uncle Zhang to meet the people who came one after another from the Western Regions, deserts, and grasslands, Uncle Zhang also told another piece of news:
"My boss, the people who came from Annan have been arriving at Tianjie Temple for many days now. My boss will see how to arrange it."
The team of Annan envoys pretended by Annan Zhao Fei arrived in the capital and lived in the Tianjie Temple majestically.
It's just that Zhu Ying was training Xuanjia Guard during this period, so he didn't care about these. Hearing Uncle Zhang's words, Zhu Ying said casually: "Let them come directly, and the soldiers will be placed in the Xuanjia Guard's barracks first."
Just as Ye Yueqing and Zhao Xiangxi left, Zhu Ying unexpectedly sent Zhao Fei to Annan's princess again.
It's really, really good.
But now Zhu Ying doesn't have much time. He has become a busy man, coordinating the school, training the guards, planting sweet potatoes and other crops.
Even the previous proposal to jointly compile new imperial examination books with the Hanlin Academy has not been considered.
Not to mention Zhu Ying now has a package plan in the future.
At this time, Zhu Ying had begun to feel that she was getting busier and busier.
No matter where he was, the old man would always arrange eunuchs at any time to deliver memorials for review on time.
Now Zhu Ying, in addition to getting up early, also goes to bed late at night.
Only when he really came into contact with the arrangements for state affairs did Zhu Ying understand that being an emperor was really very busy.
If you want to be responsible, there are simply too many things you have to deal with every day.
The most important thing is that in Zhu Ying's heart, we are currently in a state of reform, and many things cannot be left to others.
You must personally participate to implement it.
Now Zhu Ying is preparing to rush to the outskirts of the military camp to check yesterday's arrangements for sweet potato planting.
Just as he was about to leave, Uncle Zhang came in again and reported: "My boss, Duke Cao Guo wants to see you."
Zhu Ying was stunned for a moment, and then realized it was Li Jinglong.
Zhu Ying was somewhat interested in this person, but now she had to rush to the outskirts of the city. After thinking for a while, she said directly:
"Let him talk to me in the carriage."
Even though Li Jinglong had heard about it many times, how imaginary his Royal Highness the Changsun and the Crown Prince looked, but he was still shocked when he actually saw them.
This is not only the appearance, but also the temperament.
At the same time, Li Jinglong did not expect that his first detailed conversation with Zhu Ying would be on a carriage.
"Your Highness, Li Jinglong, has met."
In front of Zhu Ying, Li Jinglong didn't have the courage to call himself a cousin or a relative, even though he was indeed a cousin.
He is indeed handsome, and can be compared to me.
The first time she saw Li Jinglong, Zhu Ying had this idea in her mind.
This is a truly handsome guy. Even from the perspective of future generations, he is truly handsome and has an extraordinary temperament.
It's not the feeling of being a young lady, but rather graceful and graceful, and there is nothing to be picky about in her facial features.
Mo Shang is like jade, and his son is unparalleled in the world. Such words can be applied to Li Jinglong without any fault.
Seeing Li Jinglong with her own eyes, Zhu Ying also understood why Zhu Yun trusted him so much. It was because Li Jinglong's appearance was so deceptive.
"I heard from Master Daoyan that you came here to look for me before. Why did you come here again this time? Or did you say you were looking for me for something?"
Zhu Ying was not very polite, nor did he call her cousin.
Although her first impression of Li Jinglong was very good, Zhu Ying knew that this guy was Zhu Di's secret son.
Regarding Zhu Di and Zhu Ying, there is currently no pressure at all, but this does not mean that he needs to look good on Li Jinglong.
Li Jinglong was a little embarrassed when he heard this. He didn't expect that his appearance and aura would be completely useless in front of Zhu Ying.
You must know that no matter who he is or where he goes, Li Jinglong has always been able to enjoy himself with his appearance.
Today I hit a wall.
"I heard that you were in charge of the tea and horse trading market in Xifan." Zhu Ying asked directly without waiting for Li Jinglong to speak,
The tone was slightly oppressive.
Li Jinglong trembled when he heard this, and then said: "Since October last year, I have indeed been responsible for matters related to the tea-horse mutual market under the orders of His Majesty."
His words were more cautious, but at this moment, Li Jinglong's heart was not as calm as his face. Instead, he was stirring up huge waves.
Master Daoyan has already surrendered to His Highness King Yu in front of him. Master Daoyan is responsible for the secret deal between him and King Yan.
How could Li Jinglong not be nervous when asked about this matter.
"I wonder how many fine war horses Mr. Cao Guo has given to my fourth uncle over the past few days." Zhu Ying asked directly without hiding.
Li Jinglong shuddered. At this moment, he felt extremely regretful. He knew clearly that Master Daoxing had surrendered, so why did he stupidly come to his door.
Facing Zhu Ying's inquiry, Li Jingjiang also knew that there was no room for cunning. He gritted his teeth and said, "There are a total of five, seven hundred and eighty-six war horses of various types."
Hearing this, Zhu Ying looked at Li Jinglong with a half-smile.
Yao Guangxiao didn't tell him the specific value. Li Jinglong just told him the truth by cheating like this.
In fact, the first time she saw Li Jinglong, after Zhu Ying sighed at Li Jinglong's temperament and image, a sudden inspiration came to her mind.
Ancient people were actually far more exaggerated about appearance than later generations.
With Li Jinglong's incredible good looks, even ordinary people would be easily favored by officials for promotion, not to mention that he himself was not very knowledgeable.
Although Li Jinglong was known as a fool in later generations, he actually still had some talent.
Putting aside Zhu Di's secrets, there was an element of deliberate waterproofing in the Battle of Jingnan, and his abilities in all aspects were considered excellent. Zhu Ying immediately thought that it would be very useful for people like Li Jinglong to serve as the ambassador of the Ming Dynasty to overseas countries. strategically important.
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