In the main hall of the Forbidden City, a group of officials from the Imperial College were busy.
Zhu Yuanzhang personally supervised the inspection without any expression on his face.
All the princes were also shocked by this sudden situation. They had no idea what was happening and could only wait quietly.
Even Song Lian, who was in charge of lecturing at this time, did not dare to go up and ask for a while.
Although Prince Zhu Biao left his class again.
He had tried to talk about this issue several times, but Zhu Yuanzhang blocked him all the time.
Song Lian is a bit arrogant, but not stupid.
Therefore, he could only stop teaching and wait silently.
"Your Majesty, I have been found!"
Someone found it soon, and the book was handed to Zhu Yuanzhang.
This is a record of visits to Liaodong during the prosperous Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty.
Zhu Yuanzhang took it and started looking through it.
He immediately searched for the description of the land conditions in Liaodong.
Thousands of miles of fertile wilderness!
This description is exactly the same as what Zhu Biao said in the letter. No, it should be the same as what Su Jing described.
Even the bitter cold land of Liaodong, where the Khitans lived, once had thousands of acres of fertile farmland.
"Keep looking."
Zhu Yuanzhang took a look and said calmly.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Everyone started to get busy again.
"I don't know what my father is looking for, but I also want to share my father's worries."
The second prince Zhu Xi came to Zhu Yuanzhang and asked Zhu Yuanzhang.
Although the other princes did not speak, they stood behind Zhu Xi together, and their meaning was self-evident.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his sons and became interested, so he threw the book he found in his hand to them:
"Let's take a look. Can you see anything?"
Zhu Xi immediately picked up the book, opened it, and started reading with the other princes.
They were really curious about what their father suddenly came to look for.
However, when they saw it, they couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
The local situation in Liaodong in the early years of the Tang Dynasty.
what is this?
Zhu Xi and the other princes stared at each other with confusion in their big eyes.
Of course, there was another prince who didn't even watch.
That was Zhu Di, the fourth child. He had no interest in reading.
Leading troops to fight is his dream.
He dealt with the exercises in the main hall most of the time. He would only be energetic when the generals were teaching.
"Your Majesty, I have also been found."
Another classic was sent over, but it was about the situation in the late Tang Dynasty, and it was also about the Khitan in Liaodong.
Zhu Yuanzhang just glanced at it briefly and then threw it to his sons in front of him.
In this way, Zhu Xi and other princes soon had many books in front of them.
They are mainly concentrated in the Tang Dynasty, but mainly record the land and astronomical conditions in the two stages of the prosperous and late Kaiyuan years.
It can only be said that Zhu Yuanzhang made great efforts to create a good learning environment for Prince Zhu Biao.
The complete collection of books here is simply an encyclopedia.
It directly saved Zhu Yuanzhang the effort of collecting everywhere.
"How's it going? Did you see anything?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
Zhu Xi touched his head, feeling a little embarrassed because he really didn't see anything.
It's just some records, so you can see what's going on.
"Father, I have something to say."
The third prince Zhu Fan suddenly spoke.
Zhu Yuanzhang raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said with a smile: "Okay, third child, tell me."
Zhu Fan paused and said: "Father, what you let us see is the rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty. You want to warn us that even the Tang Dynasty, which had its prosperous Kaiyuan era, would still cause changes in the sky as long as it was not managed properly. , invoking the wrath of heaven and thus leading to destruction.”
Zhu Fan's answer can be described as quite standard.
Even Song Lian on the side nodded slightly. Among the many princes, apart from Prince Zhu Biao, his favorite was the third prince Zhu Fan.
He has a very smart mind and can often draw inferences from one instance to another.
"Yes, what the third brother said is what I want to say."
The second prince Zhu Xi immediately agreed.
Zhu Yuanzhang ignored Zhu Xi, but looked at Zhu Fan and said: "Lao San, do you think this wrath in the sky is caused by the king's unrighteousness?"
Zhu Fan nodded and said: "Father, since ancient times, kings have been entrusted with the destiny of heaven. For example, my father is the man of destiny. He established the Ming Dynasty, brought peace to the world, and made the people live and work in peace and contentment."
This rainbow fart was shot quite well.
However, it is not very useful to the current Zhu Yuanzhang.
First of all, he has gone through a lot from beggar to emperor. He doesn't believe in such things as destiny.
He believes in himself more than destiny.
Secondly, Zhu Biao's letter described in detail what Su Jing said, and even included the mysterious map.
Now that the ancient records have been found, they confirm Su Jing's remarks.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang did not point it out directly, but looked at Zhu Fan and said: "Lao San, you usually read well."
Zhu Fan immediately said: "Father, it is all taught well by Master Song, and my sons and ministers are just following Master Song's teachings."
Although Zhu Fan is young, he is quite smart.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and turned to look at Song Lian: "Song Tiju has taken a lot of trouble to educate the prince for me."
Song Lian was so moved that he almost shed tears. He immediately said to Zhu Yuanzhang:
"Thanks to His Majesty's love, I just did what I should do."
Prince Zhu Biao went to Su Jing's place to study again and again, which made Song Lian no longer know how to deal with himself.
Even though he wants to teach all the princes, his most important title is still the prince's teacher.
As a result, if the prince's teacher does not teach the prince, he will be criticized by others.
Song Lian felt miserable!
Now that Zhu Yuanzhang took the initiative to mention himself, how could Song Lian not be moved.
However, he had not been moved for too long, and Zhu Yuanzhang's words made him at a loss again.
"Lao San, you answered well, but I don't think so."
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.
Song Lian was stunned, what does this mean?
Just after he said that he had worked hard to teach, he turned around and said that he didn't think so.
Isn't this just a mistake?
Zhu Fan also immediately said: "Please ask Father to clear up the confusion."
He answered according to the standard answer. Why would his father disapprove?
Zhu Fan was quite confused in his heart.
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "I think that the so-called destiny is just a celestial phenomenon. It will come when it is time to come, and it will go when it is time to go."
"My ability to conquer the Ming Dynasty has nothing to do with destiny, but depends on myself."
Su Jing's entire set of climatological theories was definitely something Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't explain.
But this did not prevent him from acknowledging Su Jing's theory.
"My father is so wise and powerful that he naturally relies on himself. What destiny means nothing in front of my father."
Zhu Xi came to blow rainbow farts again at this time.
He doesn't have the brains of the third child Zhu Fan, but he is still very good at flattering.
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and continued: "Someone told me that this celestial phenomenon is reincarnation."
"In the prosperous period of the Kaiyuan period in the early Tang Dynasty, even the bitter cold land of Liaodong, where the Khitans lived, was thousands of miles away from fertile fields."
"At the end of the Tang Dynasty, there was a severe drought for three years, and the people had no harvest."
"This was true in the Song Dynasty, and it was also true in the Yuan Dynasty."
"This is the change in the cycle of celestial phenomena. It has nothing to do with the king. It is just like the sun rising in the east and setting in the west. It is just a natural change."
Zhu Yuanzhang directly expressed Su Jing's conclusion.
As soon as these words came out, a group of princes were immediately stunned, including everyone present.
Those people in the Imperial Academy who were looking for things just now were so frightened that they knelt down.
"Father, do you mean that such a celestial phenomenon will also occur in our Ming Dynasty?"
The third child, Zhu Fan, reacted quickly and blurted out.
But as soon as he said it, Zhu Fan realized that there was something wrong with his words.
Isn't this the same dynasty that perished due to celestial phenomena before the Curse Daming Dynasty joined forces?
"Father, this is not what I am doing."
"Third brother, don't be nervous."
Zhu Fan still wanted to explain, but Zhu Yuanzhang said directly: "I am not that fragile. Anyone who tells me this will be fine, and you will be fine."
Compared with the theory of dynasty demise that Su Jing mentioned before, the contradiction between man and land and the annexation of land.
This natural climate change is no longer a big deal in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind.
Of course, this is in comparison.
"You don't have to kneel down anymore, just keep looking for me."
Zhu Yuanzhang said something again, and everyone started to take action.
But now he is obviously more reserved.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for being rude."
Song Lian came to Zhu Yuanzhang at this moment and said with a fearless expression.
"Song Tiju will say it directly. I don't blame you."
Zhu Yuanzhang said directly.
He actually wanted to know what Song Lian thought of Su Jing's remarks.
Song Lian lowered his head slightly and said: "I believe that what Your Majesty just said, the changes in the celestial phenomena corresponding to the rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty, do not confirm that the destiny of heaven is there. Only a virtuous king can make everything smooth, and a weak king will only cause natural disasters."
Although the ancients often did not develop science, some feudal theories emerged.
But this is also their summary of the corresponding rules after the occurrence of things.
The reason may be wrong, but within their own logical core, it can be established.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Song Lian and said, "What Song Tiju said does have some truth to it."
"It's just that I want to ask you a question."
Song Lian straightened up, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Excuse me, Your Majesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Actually, it's not my problem, but the prince's doubts. I can convey it on your behalf."
Prince!
It's Su Jing again!
Song Lian reacted immediately. This matter was still related to Su Jing!
What on earth is this guy teaching the prince?
Thinking of this, Song Lian made up his mind to answer this question well.
Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "If the king is unrighteous, natural disasters will occur. If it is just for the king, why should it be inflicted on the people?"
"When natural disasters occur, the people who suffer the most are not the kings, but the people."
"The king has no principles, and the people suffer. When natural disasters occur, the people suffer. Is there really justice in this day?"
"The prince said, if the king is unruly, why should the people suffer? How can Song Tiju be explained?"
This is Zhu Biao's thinking, and it is also the key reason why he does not want to believe in destiny.
yes!
The king is unrighteous. If you can just mess with the king, why should you mess with the people?
That is to say, only the founding emperor like Zhu Yuanzhang would say this. If it were any other emperor, he would need the theory of destiny to confirm the correctness of his ruling identity and prevent others from questioning it.
Lao Zhu's emperor was not inherited, but defeated by him himself. Who dares to question it?
Song Lian was stunned on the spot, not knowing how to answer.
(End of chapter)
