"With your physical condition, I would be really worried if you didn't ask for an imperial doctor."
When the prince got on the chariot, Zhu Biao looked at Xiao Han with concern and asked.
"It's not a serious illness, it's just an old problem. It will be fine if you take care of it."
Xiao Han was still looking at the book in his hand, shaking his head slightly.
"Besides, it doesn't matter if you ask the imperial doctor, you still have the disease, you still have it."
Xiao Han smiled again and said: "So, don't worry, I will practice my secret health skills from tomorrow on. I still don't believe that this disease can kill me, Xiao Fengxue."
"The secret of health care?"
"What's the secret to health?"
Suddenly, Zhu Biao looked at Xiao Han curiously and asked, "Why have I never heard you mention it?"
"At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was a great doctor named Hua Tuo, and among the ancient books he left behind, there was a secret health-preserving technique called Wu Qin Xi."
"So, instead of taking medicine to cure diseases, it is better to maintain health and cure diseases. After all, the wisdom of our ancestors is obvious to all, so you might as well give it a try."
Xiao Han still concentrated on reading.
"Well, I'll practice too."
Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, then nodded, and then he put his arm around Xiao Han's shoulders and said with a smile, "Practice with you to prevent me from being lazy and not practicing hard."
Wu Qin Xi can indeed regulate the body, and Xiao Han has an old disease, which is caused by overwork. Therefore, practicing Wu Qin Xi may really restore Xiao Han's body.
After all, all the imperial doctors can't think of a good way now. It's better to let Xiao Han try it, maybe it will work.
Anyway, Hua Tuo's reputation is there, he is a famous doctor, so the Wu Qin Xi he created will definitely not be useless.
"Um."
Xiao Han nodded slightly and continued to read the book until he reached the last page. Then he closed the book in his hand and handed it to Zhu Biao: "Take a look?"
"What's this?"
Zhu Biao took the book, but did not read it. Instead, he looked at Xiao Han and asked.
"Where are the holes under your eyebrows for venting your anger?"
Xiao Han glanced at Zhu Biao, then took out a book from under his butt and continued to read.
"Uh-huh."
Zhu Biao shrugged helplessly, and then looked at the book in his hand. With just one glance, his pupils suddenly shrank.
"The political outline of the Ming Dynasty!"
Just these six words, Zhu Biao felt that the impact of the content was no less than that of land nationalization!
What's more, the book deals almost entirely with politics, which is extraordinary.
"What was tested in the imperial examinations of all dynasties?"
Xiao Han asked without moving his eyes while still reading.
"Then there's no need to ask, the Four Books, Five Classics, and Historical Records."
Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, then raised his head and looked at Xiao Handao.
The imperial examination system began in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and its contents mainly included Confucian classics and historiography.
So what is the Confucian classic, nothing more than the "Four Books and Five Classics"
"Four Books": "The Great Learning", "The Doctrine of the Mean", "The Analects", and "Mencius"
These four books are the foundation of Confucianism and the focus of scientific examinations.
"Five Classics": "Book of Songs", "Book of Shang", "Book of Rites", "Book of Changes", "Spring and Autumn"
These five books are the five important classics of ancient China and are also important contents of the imperial examination.
As for "Historical Records", these include "Historical Records", "Hanshu", "Later Hanshu", "Three Kingdoms", "Jinshu", etc. These historical books mainly record the historical events and figures of the Chinese dynasties, and are also the basis for the imperial examinations. important content.
"Um."
"So, this is just the first volume, not worth mentioning. Once you finish reading it, you will understand what the political outline of the Ming Dynasty I envision is."
Xiao Han closed the book, looked at Zhu Biao and smiled.
"Um."
"I will definitely study it carefully."
Zhu Biao nodded heavily and said solemnly.
"Um."
"The road to imperial examination in the future of Ming Dynasty will be long and arduous."
"But I just want to seize the day!"
Xiao Han's eyes flashed with sharpness, and he spoke.
"Will the imperial examination be held next year?"
"Students all over the world are still waiting for the imperial court to hold the imperial examination."
Zhu Biao seemed to understand what Xiao Han meant. He nodded first, then looked at Xiao Han and asked: "Don't forget, the most lacking thing in the current court is officials. If the imperial examination is not held next year, the whole court will be The lack of jobs and the transfer of officials will be a huge problem."
"With the military generals here, there will be no problem of lack of support in the next few years. This is why I will hand over this outline of Ming Dynasty politics to you."
"As you said, if you study this book thoroughly, you can apply what you have learned. As for how to use it, I think you should understand."
Xiao Han didn't even think about it, he looked at Zhu Biao and smiled.
"Use the contents of this book to teach the officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty who will become officials."
Zhu Biao's eyes lit up slightly and he nodded.
"Yes, the content written in this book reveals politics throughout, but it only focuses on one point, that is, putting the people first, how to be a parent and an official. This is the entire content of the basic volume. In a short time Within, it is enough to train a group of officials who can govern a country. Coupled with the constraints of military regulations and the kindness and power of your Highness, I think they should understand what should be done well and what should not be done. do it."
Xiao Han looked at the Ming Dynasty Political Guidelines in Zhu Biao's hand, and said with a slightly raised corner of his mouth: "Unless His Royal Highness does not have such means, then that is another matter."
"Don't worry, you don't have to bury me here. I know what to do."
Zhu Biao suddenly realized it and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
How could His Highness the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty lack the means to combine kindness and power?
It is nothing more than convincing them from the heart, and letting these arrogant and powerful generals remember that officialdom is not equal to the battlefield, and the bloodshed in it is sometimes not visible on the surface. You must understand the way of being an official.
As for the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, what he most wanted to see as an official was to treat the people well, put the national law first, and discipline himself and others. Even if the princes and nobles broke the law, they were equally guilty as the common people. Never show favoritism.
"In this way, the officials who go to Jiangnan and eastern Zhejiang will all be your trusted officials. Even if they are not elected as officials, with this experience, you can transfer them back to the army for reuse. Their future role will be , and ability, I am afraid it will not be worse than the nobles of Huaixi."
"So, even if you sit firmly in the East Palace, even if the Jin Yiwei does not go to eastern Zhejiang and Jiangnan, you can still keep an eye on the six directions and listen to all directions. As for the army, you will also gain a large number of confidants. As long as you know how to use them, I think they all have the style of a general."
"Furthermore, the transition from military to political affairs is a great blessing to those generals. If you can grasp this and completely control their minds, I am afraid that in the future, it will be between the old man's imperial edict and you, and these generals will not hesitate. Choose you."
Another smile appeared on Xiao Han's face.
Are the generals in the army really poor in ability?
I'm afraid not entirely.
For example, Xiao Han's secret servant Zhang Shun is not famous at all in history. He is completely among the secular people, but is his ability weak?
Not weak, even in terms of force alone, Tong Zhangshun could fight against three of the many fierce generals of the Ming Dynasty without any problems.
In addition, Tong Zhangshun has been with Xiao Han for so many years. Even if he has not fully learned Xiao Han's art of war, he is fully equipped to lead an army.
Therefore, the generals in the Ming army simply lacked a little luck, rather than lack of ability.
As long as they are given a chance, as long as they can seize it, they will be like dragons entering the sea and powerful warriors on the battlefield.
"If the old man knew this, I don't know whether he should be happy or cry?"
Zhu Biao curled his lips and said.
"I'm doing it all for you."
Xiao Han rolled his eyes at Zhu Biao and said: "After all, Jiangnan and Eastern Zhejiang are major financial provinces, so you must be firmly in your own hands, and the officials you appoint must respect you. As for the old man, there are If we make a shady operation at this time, I am afraid there will be serious financial problems in these two provinces."
"I understand what you mean, don't worry."
Zhu Biao nodded heavily again.
How could Zhu Biao not understand Xiao Han's advance layout? It was all for him. Otherwise, with Xiao Han's current status, he was the Zuo Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province and the British Duke. He could completely combine the two provinces. Officials were brought under his command, but Xiao Han was planning for Zhu Biao from beginning to end. Zhu Biao must remember this.
"Therefore, the imperial court can completely ignore next year's imperial examination, and even the imperial examination within three years, but the collection of military officers and soldiers cannot be interrupted."
"If you want to be a soldier, then come. The imperial court will give you extremely high treatment. As long as you work hard enough and are loyal to the Ming Dynasty, you will be directly recommended to the Hongwu Military Academy for focused training."
"By then, the Ming Dynasty will have many soldiers and generals, and they can basically lead an army alone. Then if you pacify the grasslands, conquer Liaodong, or even launch a full-scale war to conquer the world, will you still be short of men?"
"Furthermore, students who have been trained by Hongwu Military Academy are basically bound by the first principle, which is to be loyal to the Ming Dynasty and loyal to the people. The worries in your heart can also be put to an end."
A flash of pride flashed in Xiao Han's eyes, and then he looked at Zhu Biao and said, "Anyway, I have already put great achievements in front of you. Whether you can grasp it or not depends on you."
"Your plan is indeed long-term, but have you ever thought about how to deal with those scholars?"
"If they cause trouble, it will be no small matter."
Zhu Biao didn't have time to take advantage of Xiao Han's painting now. Instead, he frowned and said, "After all, if the imperial examination is not held for three years, aren't you afraid of rebellion by these people?"
Zhu Biao's worries are not unreasonable. Since ancient times, troubled times have been a time when heroes and heroes gathered together, but the most important one among them was the unsuccessful advisers.
After all, the purpose of a counselor is to plan the world and show what he has learned.
Furthermore, let’s take a recent example. Which of Zhu Yuanzhang’s advisers succeeded?
Who is not a scholar?
Therefore, it is also a huge problem for scholars.
"Dude, why did your brain turn around?"
"If you think about it, when the Ming Dynasty was founded, many of its policies were for the sake of the people."
"Then the people can afford to eat and live a rich life, so why should they rebel against you, a scholar?"
"Just to be the emperor?"
"Haha, are you okay with your brain?"
"Is it worth it to give up a good meal just to die?"
Xiao Han looked at Zhu Biao and explained with helplessness in his eyes.
Today's Ming Dynasty, whether it is reforming the economic system or spreading the land, is all for the sake of the people. Moreover, the reason is extremely simple, even if you can't read a word, you can understand it.
This is the court's grace to the people of the world, not exploitation.
After all, how many people in the Ming Dynasty can have acres of land?
Aren’t they all in the hands of the gentry and gentry?
Isn't this just to target the nobles?
If it's too late for the people to be happy, why should they rebel?
So, what is the use of dissatisfaction among scholars?
Can you inspire people to rebel?
Is it possible to gather a group of scholars to rebel and accuse the Ming Dynasty of not allowing them to serve as officials?
Stop making trouble, if the Ming Dynasty's iron cavalry comes, even a hundred thousand scholars will die, and they will have a reputation that will last forever. It's really not that bad.
"What you said seems to make sense."
After Zhu Biao thought for a moment, he looked at Xiao Han and nodded.
"What does it mean to make sense?"
"This is completely true. Moreover, the imperial court has not said that it will not hold the imperial examination, but it just won't hold it now because the court needs to spend more time restoring people's livelihood."
"Then what else can these scholars do?"
"You can't take the imperial examination, but you still have to survive. So, you can only farm. Otherwise, your livelihood will become a problem. How can you talk about lofty aspirations?"
"But if the people of the world, even the scholars, can have enough to eat and their lives get better, then the acceptance of the new laws promulgated by the Ming Dynasty will be much higher."
"After all, the Ming Dynasty can make people all over the world have enough to eat. For this reason alone, the people of the world cannot blame the Ming Dynasty, including the scholars who have enjoyed the Ming Dynasty's policies, and they cannot complain about the Ming Dynasty's policies."
"Besides, you have enough to eat and plenty of money at home. If it were you, what would you want to do?"
Xiao Han raised his eyes again, looked at Zhu Biao and asked.
"Eating well, farming and studying at the same time?"
Zhu Biao thought for a moment, then looked at Xiao Han and replied.
"Yes, reading."
"Since ancient times, reading can make you stand out. This is a truth that everyone understands."
"Whether they are traders and lackeys or ordinary people who only know how to farm, they either study by themselves or train their sons to study."
"But what can I do by reading?"
Xiao Han still looked at Zhu Biao and asked.
"My family is rich and I go to Beijing to take the exam. I can become an official."
Zhu Biao didn't even think about it.
This is the hard truth since ancient times, you can become an official if you study!
"So, don't talk about those nonsense nonsense. The purpose of studying is to be an official. Otherwise, if you really hold the books of saints and sages in your hands, wouldn't you be a teacher?"
"Don't think they are so noble. Since ancient times, studying has meant being an official, and all those ambitions are nonsense!"
A hint of disdain flashed across the corner of Xiao Han's mouth.
"You can't say that. After all, we are also scholars."
Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment, then looked at Xiao Han and shook his head.
"hehe."
"I'm a terrible scholar. I don't even look at the Four Books and Five Classics."
"After all, who doesn't understand that nonsense?"
"Let me have enough to eat and let me be carefree. Even if I don't have any books to read, I still understand what it means to respect the elderly and love the young."
Xiao Han still looked at Zhu Biao with disdain, and said: "As for you, don't think that you are a scholar after studying with Song Lian for a few days and learning some principles. You are the prince, you are the prince, you are Future emperor, otherwise, you are nothing!"
After Xiao Han finished speaking, Zhu Biao fell into deep thought. As for Xiao Han's swearing, he didn't care. After all, this was his brother. It was not surprising that he cursed in private.
But Xiao Han's words were rough but not rough, and the reason was very simple, that is, they could sit in the chariot, talk about the world, and share worries for the country, because Zhu Biao was the prince and Xiao Han was an important minister.
But putting aside this layer of identity and thinking about it from his perspective, if Zhu Biao was studying, no matter what his ambition was, there was one thing he could never avoid, and that was becoming an official.
After all, all lofty ambitions can only be realized after becoming an official. Otherwise, all the future will be empty talk and smoke, not worth mentioning.
Furthermore, Zhu Biao, the crown prince of a country, had never been a scholar, and the British Duke Xiao Han was not a scholar either.
"The chess player who controls the overall situation, or the chef."
"So, whether they are nobles, scholars, or common people, they are all chess pieces, or side dishes."
"So, whether it's a superior skill or a delicious meal that makes us try our own hands, otherwise, it will be a total loss or a meal that is difficult to eat."
After a long time, Zhu Biao raised his eyes and looked at Xiao Handao very seriously.
"Um."
"You finally figured out that taking control of the overall situation is what you should do."
Xiao Han glanced at the enlightened Zhu Biao with relief, then took out a dark chess piece from his sleeve, handed it to Zhu Biao and said: "I have always carried this chess piece with me, and now I will give it to you."
"If you don't want to be a chess piece, then you should be a chess player, using the whole world as the chess game and all living beings as chess pieces, and seek a prosperous road."
"As I said, if your original intention remains unchanged, there will be no regrets from beginning to end."
Xiao Han's eyes flashed with sharpness as he looked at Zhu Biao and said, "Do you understand now?"
"Um."
"If you can afford food, you want to study, just like being an official. This has never been wrong, and it is even right."
"But moral etiquette has given them a layer of sugar coating to wrap themselves up. It can be seen that after reading etiquette morality for a long time, everything will be done from the perspective of moral etiquette."
"I always feel that no matter what I do, I can't forget morality and etiquette. This is equivalent to a shackles."
"So, the Four Books and Five Classics can be read, but they cannot be used as files for the imperial examination."
"Then what should be used as the file? It is the Taiyuan Bengang you gave to Liu Bowen. Although it is just a spark, it has the potential to start a prairie fire."
"And this Ming Dynasty Political Compendium in my hand is an important hand in promoting the reform of the imperial examination."
Zhu Biao lowered his head and looked at the Ming Dynasty Political Guidelines in his hand, and then said with a smile: "At that time, the Ming Dynasty will restart the imperial examination, with the Ming Dynasty Political Guidelines as the main guide, and the Taiyuan Guidelines as the supplement. What will be taught is the way to serve the country and the people. Those scholars who have enough to eat have to read even if they feel helpless. After all, in order to be an official, they are not shabby."
"Um."
"Children can be taught."
Xiao Han patted Zhu Biao's shoulder gently, and then said with a satisfied smile: "Starting from tomorrow, I will teach you how to play chess."
"Um."
The prince's chariot stopped. Zhu Biao knew that Kunning Palace had arrived. Then he raised his eyes, looked at Xiao Han and said softly: "So, are you a chess piece or a chess player?"
"What do you want me to be?"
Xiao Han raised his eyes, looked at Zhu Biao and asked.
"Chess player."
Zhu Biao didn't even hesitate and spoke.
"Then I am a chess player."
Xiao Han smiled and nodded without retorting.
The way of playing chess for those who have the world in mind is the most exciting way to play chess, even if they are not opponents!
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