Inside the Fengxian Hall of the Forbidden City.
Zhu Yuanzhang had just finished approving many official affairs. After drinking a glass of water, his eyes turned to the many secret reports from Gong Weilang.
There are Su Jing's and Liu Bowen's. Of course, the more important ones are the evaluations of many ministers on Prince Zhu Biao at this time.
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand and subconsciously reached for Su Jing's secret report.
But as soon as his hand reached halfway, he realized something was not right.
What happened to me, that I paid more attention to Su Jing than my son.
Then he picked up another one.
After a brief glance, Zhu Yuanzhang showed a satisfied look on his face.
His actions were not in vain, and Zhu Biao's reputation increased again.
In this way, his future throne will only become more stable.
Next, it’s Zhu Biao’s marriage. Next year he will be 16 and old enough to get married.
She has already been engaged to Chang Yuchun's daughter Chang, and they are similar in age, so it is better to prepare early.
After all, the prince is not an ordinary person, so it is normal to prepare for this important marriage a year or two in advance.
More importantly, Chang Yuchun was the Duke of E State, a very powerful military commander.
Marrying his daughter was also Zhu Yuanzhang's plan for Zhu Biao's future.
Civil servants and military generals are indispensable.
In order for the emperor's position to be smoothly transferred to Zhu Biao, Lao Zhu worked hard.
It is rare in the entire history of feudal dynasties.
"Let the girl worry about this."
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and then let it go.
Queen Ma, a mother, was no less worried about Zhu Biao's marriage than he was.
Then, Zhu Yuanzhang took another look at the two secret reports under him, thought for a moment, and picked up Liu Bowen's first.
But his eyes were clearly looking at Su Jing, as if he was mocking Su Jing.
After a brief glance, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression did not change much.
Liu Bowen went to find Song Lian, and the two briefly chatted for a few words. After Liu Bowen returned home, he stayed in the study for a long time.
"Bowen, Bowen, don't make it difficult for me."
Zhu Yuanzhang muttered to himself and stopped reading.
Song Lian's status was indeed extraordinary, but he was just a scholar and had no real power in the court. Zhu Yuanzhang didn't pay much attention to Liu Bowen's visit to Song Lian.
Finally, Zhu Yuanzhang finally opened the secret report about Su Jing.
There is nothing special. Most of the time, I just do business and teach Zhu Biao.
As for the content of the teachings, Zhu Biao would also write letters to inform them.
Zhu Yuanzhang had also learned about the annexation of the Sweet Potato Factory by Zhou Ming, but he did not intervene in the matter and instead gave Zhu Biao full responsibility.
To catch corruption, you cannot rely on yourself alone. As the prince, Zhu Biao naturally has to shoulder this responsibility.
"It's really sensational!"
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, thinking about the sweet potato industry chain.
The anger in his heart was also tortured back and forth by Su Jing.
When he first learned that his son Zhu Biao had come up with an industrial chain theory, he was still very excited.
Even if he looks down on businessmen and does not support the vigorous development of commerce, it does not prevent Lao Zhu from showing off his son.
Then I knew that Su Jing had already done it, and the source of everything was Su Jing.
Originally, the matter would have ended here.
Who would have thought that something bad happened to Su Jing again.
He actually said that the industrial chain could not be developed in the Ming Dynasty, and directly rejected the industrial chain theory that Zhu Biao had put together after hard work.
On the one hand, Zhu Yuanzhang mocked Su Jing for messing around, but on the other hand, he felt sorry that his son's hard work could not be realized.
Anyway, to sum up, it’s Su Jing’s fault!
If the success of this industrial chain matter is not so critical, then this climatology makes Lao Zhu really worried.
After more than two hundred years in the Ming Dynasty, there will be a series of natural disasters like those in the late Tang Dynasty.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know much about climatology. Even if he had Zhu Biao's insights, he only had a partial understanding.
However, Lao Zhu believed in Su Jing's prophetic ability, very much.
Duke E is the best example.
If the contradiction between man and land and land annexation are caused by the feudal system, they cannot be changed for the time being.
Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about how to fight against this natural disaster.
However, although Lao Zhu is an emperor, he is really not good at this aspect.
"Come here, tell Mr. Han."
Zhu Yuanzhang thought of Li Shanchang, and it was him who had to deal with internal affairs.
Not long after, Li Shanchang came to Fengxian Hall.
"His Majesty."
Li Shanchang saluted respectfully.
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said: "You are good, so you don't need to be polite. I need your advice on something."
Li Shanchang immediately said: "Your Majesty, please tell me, I will do my best to share your Majesty's worries."
In fact, Li Shanchang had already guessed some.
After all, things in the main hall spread quickly. He is the Duke of South Korea and the Prime Minister of Zuo. This matter must have spread to his ears long ago.
And he also knew what Zhu Yuanzhang was worried about.
However, the emperor didn't say it. He didn't need to say it in advance, he just needed to express his attitude.
"It's like this. Su Jing predicted that after more than two hundred years of the Ming Dynasty, there will be a huge natural disaster. Shan Chang, how do you think we should deal with it?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said it quite simply. Li Shanchang knew what happened to Chang Yuchun, so he didn't need too much explanation.
Su Jing's prediction is enough.
Li Shanchang showed a solemn look on his face and was silent for a while before replying: "Your Majesty, two hundred years is too long. I think what I can do now is to govern the Ming Dynasty well."
"If the Ming Dynasty is strong and strong, no matter what kind of natural disaster it is, it will be able to survive it safely."
Two hundred years later, both Zhu Yuanzhang and Li Shanchang will definitely be gone.
The court of the Ming Dynasty, as well as all the people, must be brand new.
If you have never experienced something, what specific methods can you use to deal with it?
Although Li Shanchang didn't say what he said, it actually made sense.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked a little disappointed, this was not the answer he wanted.
But he didn't blame Li Shanchang. After all, what Su Jing predicted would happen more than two hundred years later.
Not everyone is Su Jing.
"His Majesty."
Li Shanchang saw this and said, "I thought that maybe your majesty could ask Su Jing. Since he predicted it, maybe he would have a solution."
Whoever raises the issue should be approached to solve it.
Li Shanchang's thinking is very clear.
"I understand, you can go down first."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hands, his expression not changing much.
He himself knew this kind of thing, but it was not easy for him to ask. At this moment, his son went hiking with Su Jing again.
Isn’t it possible to send news for the time being?
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Li Shanchang turned around and left.
Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again: "Shan Chang, wait a minute."
Li Shanchang immediately stopped: "Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Let's put aside the previous industrial chain matter for the time being. This matter still needs to be discussed again."
"I know."
Li Shanchang nodded and left with a normal expression.
As soon as he left the Fengxian Hall, Li Shanchang frowned.
The things Zhu Yuanzhang told him today seemed to be all related to Su Jing.
Su Jing's status in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart has become higher and higher.
Li Shanchang had a vague sense of crisis.
Donglu Mountain, Guanyin Temple.
Su Jing and Zhu Biao finally arrived.
The two of them walked around for almost an hour.
Su Jing talked all the way, but her body was not very tired, but her mouth was very dry.
Zhu Biao listened all the way, thinking and running again, and was quite tired.
"Master Su, I'm going to ask for a bowl of water first."
Although tired, Zhu Biao still did what he, an apprentice, should do.
Su Jing nodded, but did not refuse.
Zhu Biao immediately entered the nunnery, while Su Jing admired it from outside.
He had climbed the East Road in his previous life, but the Donglu Mountain now and in the future were completely different.
Especially this Guanyin Temple.
Guanyin Temple at the west foot of Donglu Mountain was built in the Yuan Dynasty. The architectural style of the Yuan Dynasty is obvious.
Later, it was destroyed by war during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, and everything seen after that was rebuilt.
In the nunnery, Zhu Biao had just entered and asked for two bowls of water from the host. When he was about to take it out, he saw a familiar figure.
"aunt."
Zhu Biao blurted out.
Lan, who had just finished praying, also followed the sound and was very surprised. He did not expect to meet Prince Zhu Biao here.
Just as she was about to speak, Zhu Biao had already taken the lead and said, "My nephew traveled here with his master. Don't be surprised, Auntie."
Although she is the future mother-in-law, Zhu Biao does not want her identity to be directly exposed here.
Fortunately, Lan's wife was not a stupid woman. She understood immediately and said immediately: "Is it that Mr. Su?"
Even the Lan family has heard of Su Jing's name.
"Yes, Auntie."
Zhu Biao nodded.
Lan's face showed some joy and immediately asked: "Can you introduce me to my nephew?"
Lan was also a little curious about who the famous Su Jing, her future son-in-law's teacher, was.
Before Zhu Biao could answer, Su Jing had already walked in and said with a smile: "What's wrong with this? Madam, I am Su Jing."
Su Jing also felt that she was lucky to meet Zhu Biao's aunt when she climbed a mountain.
"Mr. Su, civilian women are polite."
Lan bowed slightly towards Su Jing.
Even though she is the wife of the Duke of E, she still needs to have the proper etiquette in front of the prince's teacher.
Zhu Biao also breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Lan's words.
My future mother-in-law was very cooperative with me in concealing my identity.
"Master Su, please drink some water."
Zhu Biao handed a bowl of water to Su Jing.
"I'm just an ordinary businessman, not a gentleman. Madam, you can call me Su Jing as you like."
Su Jing took the water with a smile and drank it in one gulp.
The way he drinks water does not look like a gentleman, but like a soldier.
Lan's face became more and more curious as he watched Su Jing's movements.
This Mr. Su seems to be very different from the one in the rumors.
Looking at the words and deeds of Prince Zhu Biao, he showed great respect for Su Jing.
"If you don't mind, Mr. Su, how about having a vegetarian meal together."
Lan said.
Su Jing nodded and said: "Meeting is fate, so let's get together. Anyway, Niu Yi is also your nephew, so I won't be polite."
With Zhu Biao's kinship, Su Jing felt no pressure to eat.
Lan smiled and said, "Mr. Su, this is a blessing for women."
(End of chapter)
