"sure."
Xu Qin took a sip of tea and continued slowly:
"Wansheng recently asked the housekeeper to sort out my grandfather's treasured military books and his marching and combat diaries for me to read, and then organized dozens of palace servants to practice in the open space in the front yard."
"Of course, there are also bows, crossbows, riding and shooting, martial arts, internal strength, etc."
"Oh, are you preparing to go to the battlefield and receive military honors?" Yao Guangxiao said with a smile.
"Exactly."
Xu Qin's expression was serious.
"To be honest, according to my guess, there is currently no war in the Western Regions and Northern Xinjiang. The barbarians outside the Great Wall are like the remnants of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty. They are currently experiencing internal strife and foreign aggression. They are unable to invade our Ming border."
"There is still a maritime ban along the southern coast, and there is no war. There are only horse bandits and bandits from various places. But this is all local security, and there is no need for the elite troops of the imperial court to attack."
Yao Guangxiao's words sounded like a basin of cold water being poured on Xu Qin's head.
If you think about it carefully, Zhu Di's first imperial conquest in history seems to have only started in the eighth year of Yongle.
Counting from now on, there will be no war at the border for eight full years, and the court can focus on people's livelihood and construction with peace of mind.
Xu Qin had already expected this situation, and he was showing off in front of Yao Guangxiao. This was a plan to seize the opportunity to attack the east and attack the west.
"Yes, you can sharpen your sword before chopping firewood, practice martial arts in your later years, and familiarize yourself with military books to prepare for future emergencies."
Xu Qin's answer was impeccable.
"Mr. Xu, to be honest, I have an idea. I wonder if you are willing to help the imperial court?"
Seeing how calm Xu Qin was, Yao Guangxiao had no choice but to open the window and speak out.
"Oh, of course Wan Sheng is willing to listen to the master's ideas."
"When it comes to working for the imperial court, I am very happy, but can you tell me, master, what specific aspects it is, and see if Wansheng is qualified?"
Xu Qin said it very tactfully.
"I want you to come forward and do the comforting work for the scholars all over the world. Are you willing?"
Yao Guangxiao finally got to the point.
"I'm willing to do it, but I still don't understand what the master wants?"
"Appease? What kind of appeasement method? What are the specific requirements?"
Could it be that Zhu Di asked the demon monk to come here to test? Are Xu Huizu and the remnants of Jianwen still in contact?
Xu Qin was so surprised that he couldn't help but ask.
"Good question, Mr. Xu."
Yao Guangxiao looked regretful and frustrated, and said in a deep voice:
"To be honest, I have been telling Your Majesty since Beiping that if you can't save the lives of Confucian scholars such as Qi Tai, Huang Zicheng, Lian Zining, etc., you must save the life of Fang Xiaoru."
"Fang Xiaoru is a contemporary scholar and a disciple of Song Lian, but now he is still dead, and his majesty also killed ten clans out of anger. Even his students or book friends were killed."
Yes, the foundation for governing the world is scholars and scholars.
Without the trust of scholars, the country will be unstable.
And Zhu Di carried out this inhumane "Guamanchao" and completely inherited the legacy of his father, Zhu Yuanzhang.
Of course Xu Qin understands this.
It is estimated that Zhu Di had some regrets afterwards, but at that time it was Fang Xiaoru who forced Zhu Di so that he could not get off the stage.
"Master, in fact, Fang Xiaoru wholeheartedly follows Emperor Jianwen. He is begging for mercy and getting mercy. Keeping him alive is more painful than killing him."
"Your Majesty, this can be considered the beauty of an adult."
After hearing this, Yao Guangxiao burst into laughter and said angrily:
"You have such a sharp-tongued mouth. In your opinion, His Majesty's killing is actually a success?"
"The people I wanted to protect, including Tie Xuan, were all killed by His Majesty. What do you think I should do?"
Yao Guangxiao raised his triangular eyes and gave Xu Qin a meaningful look.
"Master, you are so resourceful, why do you feel pity for Fang Xiaoru?" "He is a rotten scholar, and he will die as soon as he dies. You worry too much."
Xu Qin deliberately distorted the facts.
Yao Guangxiao shook his head and retorted:
"No, no, I didn't worry too much. When Fang Xiaoru died, many of his students and reading friends were innocently involved."
"Some people were lucky enough not to be caught, and were chased to the end of the world by the royal guards."
"Fang Xiaoru's lineage has been uprooted, and the seeds of scholars in the world have been wiped out, and their hearts have become cold!"
Xu Qin frowned slightly when he heard this.
"Master, Taizu Emperor Gao also killed many civil servants. 'Guamanchao' was actually his invention, but the seeds of scholars have not been destroyed."
"In my humble opinion, the most indispensable thing in the world is men of letters vying for office. The pursuit of fame and wealth is the lifelong pursuit of scholars."
"Kill Fang Xiaoru and his students, as well as Li Xiaoru, Chen Xiaoru, etc., as well as thousands of scholars."
"Although they may be angry or depressed for a while, as soon as the imperial court issues a new edict, they are ready to take action and are ultimately willing to serve the imperial court."
"Besides becoming an official, is there any other way out for scholars?"
"The scholars in the world are like weeds, and the court is like the wind. This is called 'the wild fire will not burn out, but the spring breeze will blow it again.'"
Yao Guangxiao was secretly happy after hearing this.
As the chief strategist of the current dynasty, how could he not understand the weaknesses of scholars all over the world?
He was testing just now, using the provoking method.
At present, there is an urgent need for someone to come out and shout loudly, to inspire the confidence of scholars all over the world, to incite them to actively participate in the government affairs and construction of the imperial court.
Yao Guangxiao looked at Xu Qin and suddenly burst out laughing, "What a metaphor that wild fire cannot be burned out but spring breeze blows to revive it. Although the young master is young, it is of great use."
"To be honest, before I summoned you to Tianjie Temple, I already told His Majesty that I would recommend the young master to serve as the Young Master of the East Palace Zhanshi Mansion. The decree will be issued soon."
East Palace Zhanshi Mansion?
This is currently the only administrative authority of the prince, equivalent to the prince's office.
Zhan Shi is the director, with the rank of third grade.
It will be easier to understand if there is less Zhan Shi. He is a deputy and a fourth grade official.
But Xu Qin was only sixteen years old. It was not uncommon to become a soldier, as long as he had force. Throughout the ages, there have been many young heroes.
But being a civil servant is quite different.
He not only needs profound knowledge, but also experience in dealing with people.
The key is to be authoritative.
The emperor can give power and issue an edict to serve.
Prestige and prestige refer to a person's overall quality, knowledge level and personality charm.
This is determined by oneself or internal factors.
And this depends on accumulation over time.
Where is Xu Qin’s accumulation?
A senior official with a rank of fourth grade, even if he comes from a serious imperial examination background, will have to wait for ten to twenty years.
It seems that Zhu Di currently has a serious shortage of talents. If he dares to use the son of a guilty minister, especially the son of Xu Huizu, he will take risks.
This position must be the result of the joint operation of Yao Guangxiao and his aunt Xu Miaoyun.
"Master wants to give the crown prince of the East Palace the credit for appeasing the scholars in the world, right?"
"You are very smart and can understand everything."
Yao Guangxiao stroked his long beard and nodded with satisfaction.
