"Your Majesty, do you want the prince to study with Su Jing?"
Liu Bowen asked Zhu Yuanzhang.
He had just received this news from Zhu Yuanzhang, and was a little surprised.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Yes, I have thought about it. Su Jing is talented, but has no ambition to be an official. If I directly reveal my identity and pressure him, I am afraid it will be counterproductive."
Although Lao Zhu seems to be a rough man, he is definitely not a fool because he can rise from a beggar to the founding emperor.
Su Jing is young and talented. It is a bad idea to rely on status to dominate others.
Liu Bowen cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, this method is feasible. It would be a great kindness for the prince to study with Su Jing for a few years!"
At first, Liu Bowen was worried that Zhu Yuanzhang would resort to violence, but now he felt relieved after hearing such a plan.
He also admired Su Jing very much.
"However, regarding the issue of supporting this clan, Bowen, do you have any good ideas for reform?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen.
The questions raised by Su Jing were very sharp and profound, and they also made Zhu Yuanzhang realize that there was something wrong with his thinking as a descendant of Fuze.
But knowing there is a problem does not mean there is a solution.
Zhu Yuanzhang has also been thinking hard about how to solve this problem these days.
However, after all, there was no solution that satisfied him.
Liu Bowen replied: "Your Majesty, I have indeed thought about this issue in the past few days and have a set of policies. I would like to ask your Majesty for your enlightenment."
Zhu Yuanzhang's face lit up and he said, "Let's talk about it."
Liu Bowen replied: "Your Majesty, there are currently eight levels of support for the clan. Starting from the prince, they are the county king, the general of the state, the general of the auxiliary state, the lieutenant of the state, the lieutenant of the auxiliary state, and the lieutenant of the Fengguo state."
"No matter how many generations the descendants of the clan pass on, they are guaranteed to be at least Lieutenant Fengguo."
"In this case, it is better to cancel this guarantee and the grandmaster's descendants of Lieutenant Fengguo will no longer inherit it."
"At the same time, reducing the clan levels by two to three levels will greatly reduce the pressure on the state treasury."
"This is how I think about it."
After Liu Bowen finished speaking, he lowered his head silently, waiting for Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude.
He was also a little nervous.
As Zhu Yuanzhang's first adviser, Liu Bowen knew Lao Zhu's personality very well.
Zhu Yuanzhang was very generous to his descendants.
Perhaps it was because he was too poor when he was young, so after he became emperor, Lao Zhu did not want his descendants to experience the life he had experienced.
Everything for a prince from birth to old age and death is clearly arranged, and everything is supported by the state.
He even stipulated that the descendants of the royal family were not allowed to engage in any profession.
If you have money and can't do anything, there is only one thing left:
Multiply!
Historically, the Lao Zhu family has blossomed and bear fruit much faster than any previous royal family.
Now Liu Bowen's policy is actually going against Zhu Yuanzhang's original intention.
It's impossible not to be nervous.
But Liu Bowen believed that with Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, he should be able to see the powerful relationship.
"Bowen, your method is indeed good."
Zhu Yuanzhang said after thinking for a moment.
No matter how much he thinks about Fu Ze's descendants, everything has to stand aside in front of the inheritance of the great cause of the dynasty.
Liu Bowen breathed a sigh of relief, there was finally no big trouble.
"but."
Zhu Yuanzhang's words lifted Liu Bowen's heart again.
"I wonder if Su Jing has any solution?"
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but think of the questioner, Su Jing.
Liu Bowen said: "This matter is simple, just let His Highness the Crown Prince make some insinuations."
"oh."
Zhu Yuanzhang became interested and said to Liu Bowen: "Bowen, what to do, please explain in more detail."
............
Outside Lishui County.
Zhu Biao, the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, had just arrived a few miles away from the city gate.
Behind him were a large number of guards protecting him.
"Okay, you can just send it here. I can handle the rest by myself."
Zhu Biao said to the leading general.
Although he is only fifteen years old, Zhu Biao is not a flower in the greenhouse.
He has been with Zhu Yuanzhang since he was a child, and was canonized as the crown prince when Zhu Yuanzhang established himself as King of Wu.
The teacher is a famous Confucian teacher like Song Lian.
After ascending to the throne, he directly conferred the title of crown prince.
It can be said that Zhu Yuanzhang regarded Zhu Biao as his successor early on and was training him.
Zhu Biao also lived up to Zhu Yuanzhang's expectations. He was not arrogant, extravagant and lewd. He was kind and kind, and had high prestige among his brothers.
At the same time, he has a close relationship with the major generals. He is skilled in pommel and horse, and is popular with everyone.
"Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
The leading general took the order to withdraw, leaving only Anzi, who was secretly protecting him, to follow.
When everything was ready, Zhu Biao took a breath and walked towards Lishui County.
Zhu Biao was a little nervous about Su Jing, whom he had never met before, but he was more looking forward to it.
To be able to have his father praise him so highly is definitely an extraordinary person.
Soon, Zhu Biao arrived in Lishui County.
He was very surprised by the prosperous scene. When he and Zhu Yuanzhang were fighting around, they had seen how real people lived.
There was such a scene outside the palace, which was beyond his expectation.
Following his father's instructions, Zhu Biao began searching on the street.
Soon, Zhu Biao found a crowded place.
This is it!
Zhu Biao squeezed into the crowd and listened silently to Su Jing's commentary on Journey to the West.
When a chapter ended, Su Jing closed her fan and the crowd dispersed.
When Su Jing was about to leave, there was an additional young man in front of her.
"Master Su, please accept my bow."
Without waiting for Su Jing to ask doubts, Zhu Biao knelt down directly towards Su Jing, which was quite respectful.
This shocked Su Jing.
He immediately dodged aside and said, "Who are you, young man? I don't think I know you, right? Don't kowtow, otherwise my life will be shortened!"
Good guy, everyone would be shocked if a young boy suddenly appeared and kowtowed to him to acknowledge his master.
Zhu Biao stood up and introduced himself to Su Jing:
"Master Su, my name is Niu Yi, and I am..."
After listening to the introduction, Su Jing realized that the young man in front of her was the son of her previous uncle.
The matter of becoming a disciple was naturally the uncle's instruction.
"I see."
Su Jing looked at the teenage Zhu Biao in front of her, shook her head and said: "Niu Yi, right? Go back. I have no interest in being your teacher, and I don't have time to teach you. By the way, let me tell you, dad, don't do anything like this in the future." Do it again.”
Although Su Jing went back to teach at a private school every day, it was only part-time teaching.
Su Jing really couldn't accept the sudden appearance of a teenage boy as his apprentice.
However, Su Jing's rejection did not make Zhu Biao retreat.
Zhu Biao said very seriously: "Master Su, the son will not disobey the father's orders. If Niu Yi does something wrong, please ask Master Su to point it out and Niu Yi will correct it."
"No, can't you understand me?"
Su Jing was confused: "I don't accept apprentices! I'm not interested in being a teacher either. It has nothing to do with you! Do you understand?"
"I'm very busy every day! You go wherever you like, I don't have time to care about you."
After saying that, Su Jing left directly.
However, Zhu Biao followed him closely and had no intention of giving up.
The bar is on, right?
Su Jing looked back at Zhu Biao, and then thought of Zhu Yuanzhang's face, and suddenly became angry.
Then see how long your son can carry it!
Su Jing didn't deliberately throw Zhu Biao away, she just did whatever she had to do.
I visited several places throughout the morning.
Zhu Biao kept following and didn't even complain about being tired.
In Shaxian Snacks, Su Jing ordered a pig's trotter rice and ate it by herself.
He originally thought that Zhu Biao would also order one, but he didn't expect that Zhu Biao just stood aside and watched quietly.
"You have no money?"
Su Jing asked in surprise.
Although he didn't know Zhu Yuanzhang's true identity, he definitely didn't look like he was short of money.
Zhu Biao replied: "My father gave instructions when he came that no money at home can be used until the apprenticeship is successful."
interesting.
"oh."
Su Jing smiled and said: "I hope you can really do it."
Zhu Biao nodded and said: "Master Su, don't worry, Niu Yi will definitely do it."
Su Jing nodded slightly and did not continue to ask. It was time to eat, and she did not buy food for Zhu Biao.
If you want to become a disciple, check your sincerity first.
