"I understand, Song Lian, please go down first."
Zhu Yuanzhang said to Song Lian.
Song Lian's attitude made him very satisfied. At least this Hanlin Academy official did not boycott the imperial examination like those local nobles and officials.
It is naturally impossible to punish Song Lian for failing in his duties.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Song Lian nodded and was about to turn around and leave.
"etc."
Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again: "Take this off and take a good look. I will come and ask you some questions later."
Song Lian immediately came to Zhu Yuanzhang and got what Su Jing gave him.
It is the song "Niannujiao·Mid-Autumn Festival to the Moon".
"I obey the decree."
Song Lian immediately put it away carefully, then turned and left.
In the Fengxian Hall, the only ones left were Zhu Yuanzhang and Liu Bowen.
Unlike Song Lian, a pure civil servant, Liu Bowen's ability was unique in the entire Ming Dynasty.
Moreover, Liu Bowen knew a lot about Su Jing's shocking theories.
It can be said that apart from the Zhu family, Liu Bowen is the one who knows the most about Su Jing.
"Bo Wen, you know, I have recently received a lot of memorials regarding the postponement of the imperial examination. What do you think?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen.
Since Liu Bowen took the initiative to resign, this was the first time Zhu Yuanzhang formally asked Liu Bowen about politics.
Liu Bowen lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, I have already reached old age. It is inconvenient for me to say more about the affairs of the court."
Although Zhu Yuanzhang asked in person, Liu Bowen still did not answer.
He wasn't sure what Lao Zhu was thinking. Maybe he wanted to see if he really resigned or just resigned for the sake of resignation.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Bo Wen, you and I, my king and my ministers, I just want to hear what's in your heart. You can just say whatever you want."
As for Lao Zhu's face, it changes really quickly.
When Liu Bowen heard this, he raised his head and said, "I understand, then I will be bold enough to speak up."
With Lao Zhu, Liu Bowen adheres to one principle.
Don't be stubborn.
You must listen to Lao Zhu’s good words. Just get off the steps immediately.
Liu Bowen said: "Your Majesty, when I asked Mr. Su about the imperial examination, I mentioned the resistance encountered by the imperial examination, that is, the local nobles and officials. The imperial examination will harm their interests, so they will block it."
"Oh, what did Su Jing say?"
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became interested. He originally thought of asking Liu Bowen for his opinion, but unexpectedly Liu Bowen asked Su Jing directly.
This is not just right!
Su Jing's thoughts were exactly what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to understand.
Liu Bowen replied: "Mr. Su said that the internal and external troubles of the Ming Dynasty have not yet been resolved, and your Majesty is just letting them run rampant temporarily, but when the matter is resolved, no matter how they block it, they will not be able to stop your Majesty's will."
Snapped!
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang slapped his hand on the table and said, "Okay! Su Jing is right. No one can stop me from what I want to do!"
What Su Jing said was exactly what Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking.
Zhu Yuanzhang had long been determined to deal with the forces of local nobles and officials.
It's just that things have priorities and scores.
The remnants of the Yuan Dynasty are still raging, and external conquests are always needed.
At this time, what Ming Dynasty needs internally is stability.
Besides, there is a high probability that this first imperial examination will be unsatisfactory, so it is quite normal to stop it temporarily.
Liu Bowen looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's excited expression, but there was no joy in his heart.
It seems that Su Jing is taken seriously by Zhu Yuanzhang, but in fact, this is very similar to herself back then.
He made suggestions for Zhu Yuanzhang and could often speak to Zhu Yuanzhang's innermost thoughts.
How excited Zhu Yuanzhang was at that time, he is so suspicious now.
Sometimes, being too able to figure out the emperor's heart is not a good thing.
"Bo Wen, have you asked Su Jing when the imperial examination will be held again?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen again.
Since Su Jing knew that the imperial examination would be suspended this time, could she also predict when the imperial examination would be held again?
Liu Bowen shook his head and said: "I have never asked about this matter. Please punish me."
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little disappointed, but he had no intention of blaming Liu Bowen.
"It's okay. I didn't tell you. This matter has nothing to do with you, Bowen."
Zhu Yuanzhang said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Liu Bowen said respectfully.
Zhu Yuanzhang's face became more serious and he asked: "Bo Wen, do you have the answer to what I asked you now?"
This is the highlight, and the most important reason why Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen to go directly to Su Jing this time.
Liu Bowen was silent for a while, and this time he looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang and said:
"Reporting to your Majesty, I believe that Mr. Su will benefit the Ming Dynasty without any harm!"
That's right, the most important thing Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen was to observe Su Jing and then judge Su Jing's pros and cons for the Ming Dynasty.
In other words, the pros and cons for the Zhu family.
Liu Bowen said this with considerable courage.
He knew what the best answer was, but he still chose to follow his heart.
"Oh, is that how you see it, Bowen."
After hearing Liu Bowen's answer, Zhu Yuanzhang's face did not change much.
Liu Bowen nodded immediately and said: "This is my opinion, and it will not change again."
Even so, there is a suspicion of excusing Su Jing, and even with Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicious character, he might even suspect that Su Jing and Liu Bowen were in cahoots.
Zhu Yuanzhang said nothing, stood up and slowly came to Liu Bowen.
His eyes were extremely sharp, looking straight at Liu Bowen.
He didn't say anything, he just looked at Liu Bowen and walked slowly in a circle.
Liu Bowen stood there, neither flinching nor bowing his head.
Just let Zhu Yuanzhang examine it.
Liu Bowen has learned that he wants the "Tao", and today Liu Bowen does not even have fear.
There was silence in Fengxian Hall, except for the gentle footsteps of Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Tell me, what did you and Su Jing talk about."
After an unknown amount of time, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Liu Bowen nodded, and then began to tell what he and Su Jing had talked about in less than two days.
Let’s start with the climatology of the dinner table.
This was something Zhu Yuanzhang had heard a long time ago, and he did not interrupt.
Then comes the main event, changes in social form.
Liu Bowen said it unpleasantly and in detail, but not everyone can be like him.
Zhu Yuanzhang could still listen at first, but then he started to get confused.
"What's the use of these?"
When talking about slave society, Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted Liu Bowen's description.
He listened for a long time and really didn't know the meaning of what Liu Bowen said.
A lot of messy stuff, I don’t know what it’s talking about.
Liu Bowen replied: "Reporting to your Majesty, if you look at the current Ming Dynasty, this is useless, but if you look at historical changes and social changes, it is of great use."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this answer, he immediately lost a lot of interest.
He himself is a pragmatist, and no matter how nice his words are, it is useless if they are not used now.
"Is there anything else that was said?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
It is indeed impossible for him to stay here and listen to Liu Bowen talking about social changes.
It takes time to listen to what Liu Bowen said, and it also takes time to understand.
Lao Zhu is very busy, how can he waste so much time on such useless things.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, of course there is."
Liu Bowen nodded and said: "Mr. Su taught me a method of diet and longevity. I didn't pay much attention to it at first, but His Highness the Crown Prince specifically asked me to do it. I think this method may be really useful."
Diet prolongs life?
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became interested.
Extend your life!
This is a temptation that no emperor can refuse.
Many emperors even spent a lot of manpower and material resources to find some illusory things in order to live forever.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang would not do such a thing, when he heard that Su Jing had a method of extending life, he naturally wanted to know the details.
"What is the method of extending life that Su Jing said?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
Liu Bowen was not surprised, and immediately told Zhu Yuanzhang exactly what Su Jing had told him about the dietary methods.
"Pay attention to your diet...eat more...eat less..."
In just a few sentences, Liu Bowen finished all Su Jing's instructions.
"That's all Mr. Su told me about diet and longevity, Your Majesty."
After Liu Bowen finished speaking, he stood respectfully.
After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his brows furrowed tightly, because this was completely different from what he thought.
"Is that all?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Bowen and asked.
His intuition told him that this method of extending life should not be so simple.
Liu Bowen replied: "Yes, Your Majesty, this is what Mr. Su told me."
Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath. He did not doubt that Liu Bowen would deceive him.
Because this can be verified.
But this can extend life, which Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't believe.
Liu Bowen said: "Your Majesty, I also thought this matter was a bit ridiculous at the time, but His Highness the Crown Prince specifically asked me, and I thought maybe Your Majesty could ask His Highness the Crown Prince."
What made Liu Bowen pay attention to this diet and life-extending method was Zhu Biao's serious warning.
Zhu Biao has been following Su Jing for the longest time, and since he is so serious, there is a high probability that this matter is true.
"Okay, I understand."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.
But Liu Bowen said: "I have something to say. Please allow me to take the liberty of your majesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Okay, let's talk."
Liu Bowen immediately said: "Mr. Su mentioned the method of diet and longevity when he was talking to me. This was provided based on my situation. I guess that Mr. Su's method of diet and longevity should be different for everyone. .”
"If His Majesty wants to use it, it is best for Mr. Su to inform him personally."
Life extension is so attractive.
Liu Bowen was afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang would follow Su Jing's diet plan for him. If something went wrong, both Su Jing and himself would be unlucky.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Liu Bowen and said, "I understand. Does Su Jing have anything else to say?"
At this time, Liu Bowen took out a pair of glasses directly from his arms and said: "Your Majesty, these are the glasses Mr. Su made for me, so that I can see more clearly."
"Glasses?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes moved, why did Su Jing come up with something novel again.
He came to Liu Bowen, took the glasses and looked at them.
"How to use these glasses?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at it and asked Liu Bowen.
Liu Bowen said: "Put it in front of your eyes and put the shelves on both sides on your ears."
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately listened to Liu Bowen's advice and put on his glasses, but as soon as he put them on, he felt his eyes were sore and swollen, so he immediately took them off again:
"These glasses can help you see more clearly? Why do I see so blurry?"
Liu Bowen learned about the propagation of light and immediately explained: "These glasses are made for people like me who can't see clearly. They are useless for people who can see clearly, like your majesty."
"It's just like medicinal stones can cure patients, but ordinary people will feel uncomfortable if they take them."
After listening to Liu Bowen's explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang understood immediately.
He handed the glasses to Liu Bowen and said, "This is given to you by Su Jing. Just keep it well."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Liu Bowen took the glasses and said, "That's all Mr. Su said to me. I wonder if your Majesty has any other instructions."
Liu Bowen had finished what needed to be said, and Zhu Yuanzhang neither understood nor wanted to hear about the changes in social form.
At this moment, Liu Bowen really had nothing to say.
Nothing left?
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Bowen again, was silent for a while, and said: "That's it, Bowen, you can go back. You have to take a good rest after a long journey. You still have to pay attention to your health."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will take my leave."
Liu Bowen nodded and thanked Zhu Yuanzhang, then turned and left.
Outside Fengxian Hall, Liu Bowen wiped the sweat from his forehead.
To say there is no pressure is impossible.
He was very serious about Su Jing's evaluation, but he didn't know whether his evaluation could affect Zhu Yuanzhang.
Mr. Su, there's only so much I can do.
Liu Bowen said in his heart, and then left the palace.
In Fengxian Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang had a secret report in his hand.
This is exactly all Liu Bowen's whereabouts in the past two days, everything is recorded in detail.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang did not know the specific content of Liu Bowen's conversation with Su Jing, he still knew what Liu Bowen did.
Moreover, Zhu Biao was also nearby.
It's not difficult to verify.
At least for now, there are not many problems with the detailed content Liu Bowen said.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang did not completely believe Liu Bowen's evaluation of Su Jing.
"A hundred benefits and no harm."
Zhu Yuanzhang murmured and repeated.
What he was thinking about was everything he had experienced since his encounter with Su Jing.
Su Jing has indeed made considerable contributions to the Ming Dynasty.
Whether it's royal family offerings, anti-corruption, telescopes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc.
No matter what others think, Su Jing is already teasing Daming.
And it is still changing the Ming Dynasty in a good direction.
As for the harm, I haven’t seen it yet.
But this does not mean that Su Jing is harmless.
Zhu Yuanzhang put away the secret report and his eyes moved slightly. No one knew what he was thinking.
(End of chapter)
