"superstitious?"
Zhu Biao heard Su Jing hear this word again, and he asked a little strangely: "Master Su, what does this superstition mean?"
What is superstition?
Su Jing was stopped by Zhu Biao's question.
After hesitating for a moment, Su Jing turned to Zhu Biao and asked, "Niu Yi, do you believe me?"
"Of course I believe it."
Zhu Biao nodded.
Su Jing continued to ask: "Do you believe everything? I said I can produce ten thousand stones of grain tomorrow. Do you believe it?"
Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Students believe it."
"This is superstition."
Su Jing said immediately.
Explanations from personal experience are always the clearest.
Superstition is blind belief in worship.
However, Zhu Biao immediately retorted: "Master Su, what do you mean by this? Students believe in their teachers. Ten thousand stones of food is not impossible with Master Su's ability."
He is not stupid, and he naturally understands the examples Su Jing gave.
But he didn't think that his trust in Su Jing was superstitious.
Su Jing shook her head and said: "Niu Yi, Niu Yi, how many times have I told you that I love my teacher, and I love the truth even more. Why can't you always listen?"
Su Jing found that Zhu Biao's blind worship of herself had reached a crazy level.
"With Master Su's ability, it is indeed possible to raise 10,000 shi of food in one day."
Zhu Biao still said seriously.
Su Jing was helpless and said instead: "Then I say I can go to the moon. Do you believe it?"
This time Zhu Biao was silent for a while, thinking again and again before saying: "I'm not sure, but with Master Su's knowledge, maybe there will be a chance in the future."
"Look, isn't this superstition?"
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and really didn't know what to say.
Good guy, even going to the moon is possible.
This simply made Su Jing not know what to say.
Zhu Biao replied: "Master Su, the student has really thought about it very seriously. Master Su has taught me so much knowledge. I think it is very possible to fly into the sky in the future."
Su Jing was completely speechless. This was the Ming Dynasty. How could she complete the industrial revolution and modernization by herself?
Zhu Biao is really superstitious about himself to a certain extent.
"Niu Su, tell me, is your elder brother superstitious?"
He could only turn his gaze to Zhu Ru, who was eating beside him.
Zhu Rui thought for a while and said: "Master Su, I think what the elder brother said is reasonable. Master Su is best at making something from scratch. Even if it is to fly to the moon, it may not be impossible, but it may take longer."
It’s over, it’s over!
Hearing Zhu Rui's words, Su Jing didn't know what to say.
He didn't expect that his two apprentices would trust him to such an extent.
"Forget it, don't talk about me anymore, as long as you understand what superstition means."
Su Jing chose not to dwell on this issue for the time being.
Good guy, I called Zhu Biao superstitious, but ended up talking about it himself.
"The so-called superstition refers to blind worship. Take the incident of Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, killing a white snake in the uprising as an example. Maybe Liu Bang really killed a white snake during the uprising, but the specific process is definitely not the same as Gaozu killing the snake and Emperor Ping returning his life. So mysterious.”
Su Jing said to Zhu Biao.
At this time, Zhu Xi asked: "Master Su, what does it mean when Emperor Gaozu killed the snake and Emperor Ping gave him back his life?"
Although the younger Zhu Xi has also read history books, he only knows about the White Snake Rebellion, and he doesn't know much about it.
Su Jing smiled, looked at Zhu Biao and said, "Niu Yi, come and explain to your brother."
Zhu Biao nodded, and then said: "The great ancestor killed the snake, and Emperor Ping returned his life. It is said that when Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, killed the white snake, the white snake turned into a huge white python. The white python spit out human words: 'You The debts owed must be repaid. If you chop off my head, I will usurp your head; if you chop off my tail, I will usurp your tail.' The result was that Liu Bang cut the white python into two directly from the middle with one strike of his sword. Half."
"So when the Western Han Dynasty passed to Emperor Ping of the Han Dynasty, the White Snake reincarnated as Wang Mang, poisoned Emperor Ping of the Han Dynasty, and usurped the Han Dynasty as a new one. After the Guangwu Zhongxing, Wang Mang was annihilated, and then the Han Dynasty was restored and the Liu family's Eastern Han Dynasty was established. And the Eastern Han Dynasty It just so happens that each has been passed down for more than 200 years.”
"This is the saying that Emperor Gaozu killed the snake and Emperor Ping returned his life."
After hearing this, Zhu Zhu asked seriously: "Brother, can the python still talk?"
Can pythons talk?
This question immediately stopped Zhu Biao.
"Of course not, this is just a superstitious story."
Su Jing said immediately.
Zhu Rui is still young, and Su Jing does not want him to be affected by such superstitious thoughts.
Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing and said: "Master Su, it is false that Emperor Ping returned his life, but Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, killed the White Snake and revolted. How can it be superstitious? You also said that this matter may be true."
When Bai Mang said this, Zhu Biao didn't believe it in his heart.
But the story of Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, killing the White Snake and revolting, is no longer a myth or legend.
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and said with a smile: "Then tell me how the White Snake Rebellion is recorded in "Historical Records"."
"Is there a theory of the Red Emperor and the White Emperor?"
Zhu Biao nodded and said: "Yes, it is said in "Historical Records: The Benji of Emperor Gaozu" that my son, the White Emperor, turned into a snake and was in power. Now, the Red Emperor's son beheads him, so he is crying."
"The Red Emperor refers to Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty. It shows that Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, was destined by fate."
Zhu Biao studied "Historical Records" very seriously and remembered the content clearly.
"good."
Su Jing nodded and said: "Niu Yi, do you really believe in destiny? Do you think that Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, was able to overthrow the Qin Dynasty and establish the Han Dynasty because of the so-called destiny?"
If you ask ordinary people this question, you may immediately get an affirmative answer.
But Zhu Biao has learned everything by following Su Jing. From the phenomenon to the essence of things, he has learned to find the rules.
Moreover, Zhu Biao is also the son of Zhu Yuanzhang, and he was the son of the prince as early as the period of Zhu Yuanzhang as King of Wu.
He watched how Ming Dynasty was established.
Destiny?
Zhu Biao shook his head and said: "Master Su, my students think that the success of Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, was due to the unruly violence of the Qin Dynasty, and Liu Bang could only conquer the world by obeying the people's will."
The importance of the people was something Zhu Yuanzhang often emphasized to Zhu Biao.
It can be said that Zhu Yuanzhang ranks high among the emperors of the past dynasties in terms of paying attention to the people.
Of course, paying attention does not mean that he can make the people live the best life.
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao, raised her eyebrows, and said, "Look, don't you know everything?"
"So, to put it bluntly, the White Snake Rebellion is just like you moving the alchemy furnace. It gradually became what it is now as it spreads."
"Then let me test you again, why did the White Snake Rebellion evolve into these rumors and even myths?"
After listening to Su Jing's question, Zhu Biao immediately started thinking.
After a moment, he replied: "Master Su, the students thought that this was the people's reverence for the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, and they spontaneously put their imagination on the Emperor of the Han Dynasty."
"The Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty overthrew the Qin Dynasty and made their lives better. They went to praise the Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty."
Zhu Biao explained this matter from the perspective of the common people.
Su Jing took a bite and said: "There is a certain truth, but why does "Historical Records" record it like this? As a classic that records history, shouldn't it be fair and objective?"
Different from what the common people say, Shiji is an official record.
Zhu Biao thought for a while and said, "Maybe this thing is true? The theory of Red Emperor and White Emperor, students think it is possible."
After all, the time for science is too short.
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and continued to ask: "Then let me ask you again, did the Red Emperor and White Emperor's statement come after Liu Bang killed the White Snake, or did it come out later."
"To put it bluntly, did Liu Bang himself tell others about the Red Emperor and the White Emperor? Were there any bystanders?"
Zhu Biao shook his head and said: "Master Su, there is definitely no way to know this."
The events of the Han Dynasty were more than a thousand years ago.
Su Jing smiled and said: "So, regardless of whether it is true or false, let's think about whether this incident is recorded in "Historical Records", what benefit will it have to Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty?"
Whether it's true or not, I just want the benefits.
Zhu Biao was a little confused by Su Jing's operation, but he still thought along Su Jing's train of thought.
"Master Su, students understand, this is to let the people of the world recognize Han Gaozu. Han Gaozu is a man of destiny, and the establishment of the Han Dynasty is destined."
Zhu Biao said excitedly to Su Jing.
But just a moment later, he added: "But when "Historical Records" was completed, it was the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty."
"At this time, Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, was already dead."
Liu Bang is dead, what's the use of this recognition?
Su Jing said: "But the Liu family is still there. The more mysterious Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, is and the more destined he is, the more stable the position of the Liu family will be."
"Did Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty really just want to praise his great-grandfather Liu Bang? The position of emperor is not as simple as you think."
The location of the Liu family.
That is the position of the emperor.
The position of co-owner of the world.
Zhu Biao felt shocked. Such a simple thing contained such profound meaning under Su Jing's narration.
But when I think about it carefully, I realize that it is the same as what Su Jing is talking about.
"So, Master Su, is this also called superstition?"
Zhu Biao asked Su Jing.
Su Jing shook her head and said: "This is called creating superstition. Using this method to control ignorant people and stabilize one's own position can be regarded as a way of using public opinion. Although it seems that the time span is a bit long, the effect is It is constantly taking shape imperceptibly.”
"Coupled with other means, such as the White Horse Alliance, we made the oath that 'no one is Liu's family, no king', so that the Liu surname becomes orthodox. Until now, don't we still call ourselves the Han family."
"Tell me, are the Liu family far-sighted enough? It has been so many years since the Han Dynasty, and we still call ourselves Han people. It was clearly the First Emperor Ying Zheng who founded the first unified dynasty, but no one is talking about us now. He must be from Qin."
Su Jing talked eloquently. These things were not what he had read in any orthodox historical readings.
There were too many messy interpretations of past lives. Su Jing occasionally looked at them and kept them in her mind if she thought they made sense.
This will be used to brag with Zhu Biao, which is just right.
Sure enough, after listening to Su Jing's words, Zhu Biao's expression changed.
Zhu Biao had never thought about the term Han people before.
Listening to what Su Jing said in detail, and carefully imagining the events of the Han Dynasty, it turned out to be exactly what Su Jing said.
Is this public opinion still waiting to have such a powerful effect?
"Master Su, how can we control public opinion?"
Zhu Biao asked Su Jing.
After hearing so much, Zhu Biao paid great attention to public opinion.
"If you want to control public opinion, you have to talk about this matter in detail. I'm afraid I won't be able to finish it in a while."
Su Jing continued to eat and said lightly.
As the CEO of a listed company in my previous life, I encountered a lot of public relations crises.
Su Jing still has a lot of experience in this aspect.
However, there are still big differences between the Ming Dynasty and Su Jing's previous life.
It's really not easy to explain this clearly.
Zhu Biao immediately raised his hands towards Su Jing and said, "Please teach me, Su Jing."
"Eat first! Let's talk after you finish eating!"
Su Jing knew that Zhu Biao was energetic again.
As long as he talks about something, Zhu Biao will want to learn it.
Fortunately, Su Jing is used to it, so just learn.
But eating is a big deal. Eat first before you can follow up.
"Yes, Master Su."
Zhu Biao immediately picked up the food very quickly.
…
In Fengxian Hall at this moment.
Li Shanchang was standing in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, looking at the work-for-relief infrastructure plan written by Zhu Biao.
Zhu Yuanzhang also thought carefully about this plan.
But people's livelihood is not what he is best at.
Li Shanchang is mainly responsible for making money, and in Zhu Biao's plan, money and food are the most important.
"How is it, Shanchang, what do you think of this?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked Li Shanchang.
Li Shanchang cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty, I think His Highness the Crown Prince's suggestion is not appropriate."
"Well, tell me what's wrong with it."
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression didn't change at all, he just asked.
Li Shanchang said: "Work-for-relief is definitely a very good method. This has been very well tested in previous disaster relief."
"But for things like building roads and bridges, using this method, I don't think it will work."
"Under the Ming Dynasty, there were indeed many poor people. However, if we want to use the work-for-relief method, it is already a big project to screen the people. It is inevitable that the officials below have ulterior motives."
"What's more, the national treasury is not yet full, and His Majesty still needs troops. There is really no extra money and food for this purpose."
"I believe that building roads and bridges is directly done by collecting corvees from the local area."
Li Shanchang was well-founded and directly refuted Zhu Biao's method.
He lowered his head with a serious expression, as if he was entirely thinking about Daming.
After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was silent for a while and asked: "Shan Chang, is this really not feasible?"
Li Shanchang said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I forgive my incompetence. There is really no other way."
"Okay, I understand, you can go down first."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and let Li Shan go down.
As soon as Li Shanchang left, his expression darkened slightly.
(End of chapter)
