Su Jing's active invitation made Lao Zhu stunned for a moment.
How long has passed since Su Jing came back from Laizhou Mansion? Apart from a simple exchange at Niu Mansion at the beginning, there was nothing after that.
Now, Su Jing actually wanted to find him, which surprised Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Okay, I understand. Just tell Su Jing to wait for me at Niu Mansion."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded directly without hesitation.
But he was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that Zhu Rui was talking about vocational education just now.
Isn't this what Yang Siyi has been struggling with for the past two days? Why is Su Jing so concerned about this matter?
"Lao Wu, is Su Jing really talking about vocational education?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Xi.
In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, since Su Jing really knows him well, it is impossible not to know his attitude towards vocational education.
I also specifically asked myself to go over and chat with him. Isn't it a bit unnecessary?
Zhu Zhu nodded and affirmed: "Master Su's words, I remember clearly. Regarding the matter of vocational education, Master Su also briefly communicated with him. Master Su mentioned the relationship between vocational education and the imperial examination, which seemed to be to Change the imperial examination.”
Zhu Rui said everything he knew at once.
After all, Zhu Yuanzhang is his father, and this should be said.
"Imperial examination reform?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly stunned, a little surprised.
Unexpectedly, Su Jing was going to talk to him about the reform of the imperial examination. Zhu Yuanzhang had learned some of Su Jing's critical opinions on the imperial examination from Zhu Biao.
interesting!
Zhu Yuanzhang raised a smile on his lips and said to Zhu Xi: "I understand, Lao Wu, you can go back."
"Yes, Father."
Zhu Ru then turned and left.
In Fengxian Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and paced back and forth, still muttering to himself:
"Su Jing has ideas about reforming the imperial examination. Although this guy is no longer an official, these ideas have never stopped."
"It's just that the imperial examination has been improved countless times since the Sui and Tang Dynasties. What other ideas does Su Jing have?"
…
Lao Zhu was talking as he walked. He couldn't understand what Su Jing meant.
After pondering for a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head and said: "Come here, call the prince and Song Lian over."
The prince Zhu Biao, the Hanlin Academy accepted the order of Song Lian.
It goes without saying that Zhu Biao was the future heir of the Ming Dynasty, and the imperial examination was an important matter related to the future of the Ming Dynasty, so he had to come.
And Song Lian is the main person in charge of this imperial examination, so it is certain to let him come.
…
Niufu.
Su Jing was drinking tea in the yard, quite leisurely.
Prince Zhu Biao went out to do errands and did not come back for a long time, while Zhu Ji was still busy with the pea experiment at the Agricultural College.
Su Jing's guidance work is almost done, so this can be considered a small break.
"I haven't been back to Lishui County for a long time. I don't know how they are doing."
Su Jing took a sip of tea and sighed slightly.
Although Su Jing's industries are basically self-consistent, Su Jing is very clear about human nature. As a boss, if he never shows up, some problems will inevitably arise.
Of course, Su Jing was not very worried.
He could create his own business empire from scratch in Lishui County in one year, so it would be easy to do it again.
The most important thing in Su Jing's business empire is himself.
Even with the help of the system, Su Jing's ability cannot be underestimated.
"Why, Su Jing, do you want to go back now?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's voice suddenly sounded.
Su Jing followed the sound and saw Zhu Yuanzhang approaching with a very good look on his face.
Behind him, one person is Zhu Biao, and the other person is an old man, it is Song Lian.
"Oh, uncle, you came quite quickly."
Su Jing was quite surprised.
Although he asked Zhu Xi to inform him, Zhu Yuanzhang was the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and had too many government affairs to deal with all day long.
Su Jing had long been prepared to wait, and it was only natural that she would cooperate with the emperor's time.
But what she didn't expect was that Zhu Yuanzhang came so quickly, which was beyond Su Jing's expectation.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Su Jing and said, "You, Su Jing, have already taken the initiative to invite me, how can I still neglect you? I'm not like you."
As soon as these words came out, there was an immediate sense of blame.
However, this blame is not really a blame, but more like a complaint.
Su Jing's face jumped slightly. She was really not used to Lao Zhu saying such words.
Zhu Biao's expression remained the same as before, but Song Lian, who was standing behind Zhu Yuanzhang, was a little less calm.
Song Lian was quite surprised when he was summoned by Zhu Yuanzhang and asked to accompany him to meet Su Jing.
Zhu Yuanzhang took him and the prince to meet Su Jing, still outside the palace.
This ordinary minister does not receive such treatment.
Su Jing is indeed as extraordinary as Liu Bowen said.
As for the first time he saw Su Jing, Song Lian was quite surprised. He and Liu Bowen had inquired about Su Jing's basic information before.
But Liu Bowen basically didn't say anything, and just told Song Lian that Su Jing was a young man.
Young people, how young can you be?
This was Song Lian's first thought at the time, and he later learned various things about Su Jing.
Su Jing has made great achievements in various fields and made considerable contributions to the Ming Dynasty. Such a figure should only be younger than Liu Bowen and himself.
But when he saw Su Jing in person, he finally understood that the young people Liu Bowen mentioned were really young!
Fortunately, his energy-raising skills were good and his expression did not change much.
But when Zhu Yuanzhang spoke to Su Jing, he was really shocked.
Is this still the same Majesty I know?
How could it be so peaceful?
He even teased Su Jing.
this……
What is the relationship between Su Jing and Zhu Yuanzhang?
Song Lian suddenly felt that all the civil and military officials in the court might have misunderstood or guessed wrongly.
The relationship between Su Jing and Zhu Yuanzhang is by no means a simple monarch-minister relationship.
"Uncle, this is boring to say. You might as well tell me when you can let me go back. Although my family fortune is not as good as yours, at least it is a family fortune."
Su Jing said with a smile.
Su Jingzhi did not take the initiative to leave Yingtian Mansion. This was a tacit understanding between him and Zhu Yuanzhang.
If they really forced themselves to walk, I'm afraid it wouldn't look good between the two of them.
After hearing what Su Jing said, Zhu Yuanzhang knew that Su Jing was bored and wanted to leave.
"It's easy to talk about this. Lishui County is not far from Yingtian Mansion. If you want to go back, you can do it at any time, but you have to finish talking about what we want to talk about today."
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.
He knew that there was no point in continuing to force Su Jing to stay. All he wanted before was just steps.
Su Jing is now very cooperative, so it might be a good idea to let him go.
As Lao Zhu himself said, Lishui County and Yingtian Mansion are really close. For Zhu Yuanzhang, this distance is a distance that can be monitored and understood at any time.
"This is what you said, uncle, I will remember it."
Su Jing said immediately.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang has not yet confessed his identity, this is something everyone knows.
The emperor didn't make false promises, he just said what he said.
"Don't worry, Su Jing, I will definitely honor what I say."
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately promised.
Su Jing nodded and smiled: "Why don't you introduce this to me, who is this?"
Su Jing cast her gaze on Song Lian and asked Zhu Yuanzhang.
It will definitely not be easy for someone who can follow Zhu Yuanzhang to meet him in private.
"Master Su, this is..."
"Hey, wait."
Zhu Biao was about to introduce himself to Su Jing, but Zhu Yuanzhang stopped him directly.
Then he looked at Su Jing and said, "Su Jing, aren't you smart? Then guess who he is?"
Song Lian had never met Su Jing before, and the Ming Dynasty did not have any photography skills, so Su Jing probably didn't know what Song Lian looked like.
Lao Zhu was thinking of testing Su Jing.
"Okay, then I'll take a guess."
Su Jing accepted the move directly, and then looked at Song Lian.
"Well, the person who can come with you, uncle, must be a reputable person. Generally speaking, family members are the most likely ones, but this old gentleman is older, so it is unlikely that he is a family member."
Su Jing stared at Song Lian and started her own analysis. This made Song Lian feel a little uncomfortable and didn't know what to do.
Su Jing, a young man who could be considered his grandson, actually looked at himself like this.
I have to say, it was a bit humiliating.
But these were Zhu Yuanzhang's words and the emperor's order. Song Lian didn't say anything and could only cooperate.
"Today we are talking about vocational education, or the imperial examination. Uncle, since you are so eager, I think this old gentleman should be the person in charge of the imperial examination in the Ming Dynasty."
Su Jing said lightly.
After this analysis, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed obviously, because what Su Jing said was right, but he still held back and said nothing.
If Zhu Yuanzhang didn't speak, it was naturally impossible for Zhu Biao and Song Lian to speak.
Su Jing glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang and continued: "The only person in charge of the Ming Dynasty imperial examination that I can think of is Mr. Song Liansong."
Song Lian!
This is Su Jing's answer.
"Hahahaha, Su Jing, you guessed it right. He is Song Chengzhi. He is here to discuss the imperial examination with you and me."
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly.
Lao Zhu was not too surprised that Su Jing could guess Song Lian's identity. If Su Jing didn't have this ability, he would be too incompetent.
"My Excellency, Su Jing, I have offended you a lot. Please don't mind Song Chengzhi."
The next moment Zhu Yuanzhang affirmed, Su Jing cupped her hands towards Song Lian.
After all, Song Lian is a great scholar in the world and the teacher who has taught Prince Zhu Biao the longest. His behavior just now was indeed a bit impolite.
"Uncle Renyuan, you're welcome. Song Lian has heard of Mr. Su for a long time. When he saw him today, he was indeed extraordinary."
A smile appeared on Song Lian's face, and she felt a lot better.
Su Jing said: "Song Chengzhi is a role model for scholars all over the world. If he praises me so much, I'm afraid I'll get carried away. It's better to give some encouragement to young people."
Although it was a polite statement, it still had to be said.
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about these boring words. My time is precious, so let's just talk about business."
Zhu Yuanzhang directly interrupted Su Jing and Song Lian's politeness. His time was really precious.
Bringing Song Lian and Zhu Biao to see Su Jing was not just for fun.
With Zhu Yuanzhang's golden words, things immediately got on track.
"Su Jing, what do you think about vocational education? What does it have to do with the imperial examination?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was the first to ask the question, which was also the issue he was most concerned about.
If it were just vocational education, then he would be the only one here today.
But when it came to the imperial examination, Zhu Biao had to understand it, and Song Lian, the person in charge of the imperial examination, also had to come.
Su Jing replied: "Okay, let's talk about the imperial examination first. The purpose of the imperial examination is of course needless to say. Selecting talents to manage the country for the Ming Dynasty can be said to be the guarantee of the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, so holding the imperial examination is imperative. Okay, it has continued throughout the dynasties and dynasties.”
"Well, what then?"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.
Su Jing continued: "Uncle, have you ever thought about a problem? A large number of scholars study continuously for the imperial examination, even studying hard for ten years in a poor family, just to be named on the gold list, change their lives, and jump to their own door. .Where are the remaining scholars?”
The remaining scholars?
Su Jing's flat question made Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao and Song Lian stunned for a moment.
"Scholars all over the world, for the sake of the number of candidates on the gold list, the Ming Dynasty's first scientific examination, let's not forget it for the moment, let's just say that in history, every imperial examination, the number of examinations taken is very large, such a large number of scholars, finally able to There are only a few hundred people on the gold list, but there are thousands of candidates who directly participated. If you include those who took the provincial examination for children before, the number will be even more."
Su Jing looked at the three people and said: "How many scholars have wasted their lives, but they have never been able to get a title on the gold list. They can only study for a lifetime and do nothing."
This is the issue of the imperial examination that Su Jing wants to talk about. There are too many people screened out by the imperial examination, but there is only one way to rise.
Volume is one thing, and many people will waste their lives.
Song Lian said: "Uncle Ren Yuan, the imperial examination is to select officials for the country. It is natural to choose the best from the best and the best from the best. So many people participated, which shows that the talents selected by the imperial examination are definitely the best."
The imperial examination is not a high school or college entrance examination. Those who pass the examination will be key national officials, especially at this juncture in the early days of the founding of the Ming Dynasty.
Being named on the gold list is almost synonymous with rapid success.
Zhu Yuanzhang also echoed: "Song Chengzhi's words are the true meaning of the imperial examination. Su Jing, is there anything wrong with this?"
"Of course not!"
Su Jing replied with certainty.
wrong?
The three of them were stunned, not expecting Su Jing to answer so simply.
Before the three people could ask, Su Jing had already explained: "Uncle, Song Chengzhi, the people named on the gold list are certainly the best among the best, but are those who fail the list mediocre?"
"The ability to read and write articles is poor, does it mean that these scholars have no talent?"
"Or are you saying that as long as you know how to make a fuss, you can govern the Ming Dynasty well?"
Su Jing asked three questions in succession, leaving Zhu Yuanzhang and the other two people speechless.
The core key point is actually one, what is talent?
If it were later generations, perhaps they could decisively refute that people who are good at reading and writing are talents. If they don't know how to read and write, they will not be able to govern the Ming Dynasty well.
However, this was just the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and there were many talents who were not good at studying and writing, but had very high management skills.
For example, Li Shanchang was the best example of a man who failed in the imperial examinations of the Yuan Dynasty, but became a prime minister in the Ming Dynasty.
(End of chapter)
