Zhu Biao thought for a while and said: "I will remind them in two days and let them take the initiative to modify and delete some chapters of "Mencius"."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Let's see what else they can do first. When the time comes, it's almost time for you to petition to move Mencius' tablet back to the Confucian Temple."
Zhu Biao smiled and nodded. In this way, everyone would be better off, Zhu Biao also benefited, and all the literati in the world would see that His Highness the Crown Prince valued their famous disciples.
Zhu Yuanzhang's majesty can also be maintained, because taking back his life after licking the calf deeply and being coerced by his courtiers are two different things. Anyway, he is famous for his love for the prince.
Historically, because there was no moderation from Zhu Biao, Zhu Yuanzhang was forced by Qian Tang and others to move Mencius back to the Confucian Temple the day after he issued the edict. Although he was later forced to remove 85 items in "Mencius" that irritated Zhu Yuanzhang. All were deleted and can never be used as a source for imperial examination questions.
But it was true that the imperial power was being coerced, which also deepened Zhu Yuanzhang's resentment towards the civil servant group, so he would kill them all without mercy as long as they had something to do with them.
Zhu Biao thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid either the Yinghuo star is moving tonight or the broom star is flashing?"
There is no way. There are only a few ways for civil servants to limit the imperial power. It is normal that death remonstrance does not work. If a minister can't threaten the emperor even with death, then let God make the decision.
Zhu Yuanzhang naturally didn't believe this, and neither did the officials, including the officials at the Qintian Prison, but everyone would take it seriously.
It is said that the emperor is the real dragon emperor, but along the way, can these old brothers around him still not understand? It's just to deceive the people of the world. They have never seen Zhu Yuanzhang. It is enough for the people to believe it and the world will be much more stable.
Mythical imperial power is common at all times and in all countries, and Japan is particularly outstanding in this regard.
However, this kind of thing is easy to fool. After all, it is not a huge natural disaster. If there is a problem with the astrology, the emperor can just eat vegetarian food for a few days.
However, Zhu Biao must find a way to prevent this kind of thing. There will be too many natural disasters tomorrow, and Zhu Biao doesn't want to waste time praying to God.
Zhu Biao talked with his father for a while, hoping that Zhu Yuanzhang would sternly rebuke the theory of heaven and man tomorrow. The Ming and Qing Dynasties can be said to be the pinnacle of monarchy, and myths are just the icing on the cake.
Moreover, it was a huge disadvantage for the Ming Dynasty, which suffered from frequent natural disasters. It gave the ministers a legitimate reason to attack the emperor.
Zhu Yuanzhang was reluctant at first. After all, he ordered Mao Xiang to arrange for people to pack and process his birth in Fengyang. This is also something that every founding emperor must do, especially since Zhu Yuanzhang's background was not good. Naturally, it needs to be packaged well.
Zhu Biao told him the disadvantages of this matter. Fortunately, Zhu Yuanzhang has a domineering personality. What he dislikes most is that his ministers restrict him. Hearing that if there is a disaster in the future, he will be criticized. If it is serious, he will be punished. , Zhu Yuanzhang agreed.
Zhu Biao breathed a sigh of relief. It was the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the imperial power was so powerful that the civil servants could only use these small tricks to restrict it. Once the emperor didn't buy it, they would have no choice but to admit it.
The two had lunch together, and then Zhu Biao resigned and returned to the East Palace. He did not go to Zhu Biao the next morning and stayed in the Wenhua Palace to wait for news.
After the court, Liu Jin ran back to the East Palace to report. Zhu Biao was currently studying how many days it would take for the prince's wedding. After Liu Jin entered the room to salute, he said: "Today the Qintian Prison played, last night we walked in confusion, and the Wenqu star dimmed There is no light, and there may be an ominous sign.”
Zhu Biao was happy, but they didn't think of it, but it was indeed a good reason. The Confucian sages have been removed from the Confucian Temple. It's strange that Wenquxing is not dim.
Liu Jin went on to say: "The supervisor of the Qintian Prison advised the Holy One to fast and bathe, and then ordered Mencius to be moved back to the Confucian Temple and a large sacrifice should be held."
"The Holy One was furious. He said that Qin Tian Jian dared to falsely report the celestial phenomenon. He sent his jailer and more than 20 people to prison and will be executed tomorrow!"
Zhu Biao smiled and nodded. Qin Tian Jian was just an official office that recorded astrology and selected auspicious days of the zodiac. If he dared to get involved in this matter, Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely not show mercy.
Zhu Biao also turned his mind back. In fact, this matter was only a problem yesterday. As long as it could bear it, the civil service group had already lost, and they had only room for compromise in the end.
Tomorrow is the day when the imperial examination results will be released. Zhu Biao ordered Liu Jin to go out of the palace to see what the imperial examination scholars were doing, hoping that they would not be so stupid and get crazy at this juncture.
Liu Jin took the order and left. Zhu Biao stood up and walked around a few times. Then he locked himself in the Wenhua Hall and began to plan for the future. He waited until the afternoon to come out for dinner.
At this time, Liu Jin also came back. After waiting for Zhu Biao to complete, he said: "I went to inquire about it. Those candidates gathered together yesterday and talked a lot. Several of them organized a joint presentation, but the ones sent by Li Xiangguo The official scolded me."
"However, there are still many people who hold grievances against Mencius. Nearly a hundred candidates have left the capital, saying that if Mencius's tablet is not returned to the Confucian Temple, they will no longer take part in the imperial examination."
Zhu Biao nodded after hearing this. Scholars, there are always some who are stupid in reading, not to mention that many of them must know that they did not do well in the exam. Instead of staying here and waiting to be embarrassed after the results are released, it is better to earn a reputation and go back. You can still brag about your hometown.
Unfortunately, what's the use of this little cleverness? Zhu Yuanzhang would not tolerate them, and he estimated that the best end for them would be to serve as slaves.
Early the next morning, Zhu Biao received the test papers and list sent by Song Lian himself. The rankings for the general examination were on them. Zhu Biao first paid a few words of concern to Song Lian. The little old man was very haggard.
After a while Li Shanchang also came. The three of them were the main persons in charge of the imperial examination. As long as the three of them made the final decision, the results would be released at noon.
Zhu Biao picked up the list, and the first one was Guo Chong, the second was Zhang Fan, the third was Li Jin, and Wu Bozong was in sixth.
It seems that he did not perform very well, but he can pass it. In the end, it depends on the results of the palace examination. Zhu Biao picked up Guo Chong's examination paper and read it, and Li Shanchang picked up Zhang Fan's and started to read it.
Naturally, Song Lian had read them all a long time ago, and cheered up and said: "This ranking is completely determined based on the examination paper. The names are only opened and recorded at the end. I can guarantee that it is fair."
Zhu Biao nodded after listening: "Of course I believe in Master Song."
Zhu Biao put down Guo Chong's examination papers and looked at Li Shanchang. Li Shanchang also nodded. After all, he and the prince were just going through the motions. Besides, there were many students who were judging the papers. Naturally, he knew that there was no problem with the name.
Zhu Biao handed the list to Li Shanchang: "Then please ask Li Xiang to record the names and publish them. Don't waste time. I will hand these examination papers to my father for review later."
Li Shanchang accepted the list of results and left, while Zhu Biao turned to look at Song Lian: "Master Song, this is not good for your health, but did someone say something unpleasant to you?"
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