Fengxian Hall.
Zhu Biao came quickly, very quickly.
He always followed Su Jing's instructions extremely quickly.
"Father."
Without any obstruction, Zhu Biao came straight to Zhu Yuanzhang.
At this moment, Lao Zhu's face was extremely angry.
"Damn it, Wang Guangyang, you are so good, you don't even support your mother at home. Thanks to me, I gave you a title and a lot of rewards."
Zhu Yuanzhang was furious when he saw Liu Bing's impeachment report on Wang Guangyang.
He can tolerate and accept problems such as poor work ability and insufficient attitude. He just needs to find some helpers to help deal with them.
After all, he was an old member of the group who had joined the uprising, so Lao Zhu was still willing to give this favor.
But Lao Zhu really couldn't bear the issue of filial piety.
"Um?"
After hearing Zhu Biao's words, Zhu Yuanzhang followed the sound and looked at Zhu Biao in front of him and said, "What's the matter, Biao'er?"
Zhu Biao immediately replied: "To inform my father, Master Su has specially ordered his son to inform his father that Master Su and Master Song have been busy with the reform of the imperial examination these days and are really tired. Master Song should be given a day to rest."
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Taking a day off to rest?
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned immediately, and then he looked at Wang Guangyang's unfilial remarks. Su Jing was about to ask for leave, and she also had to take Song Lian with her.
"That's what Su Jing said? Didn't you say anything else?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao after asking and added: "He is quite leisurely. He can rest whenever he wants."
In fact, there is really no problem for Su Jing to rest, because he only holds the title of Uncle Renyuan and does not hold any position in the Ming Dynasty court.
Without a position, he cannot be considered an official. There is no compulsion to work, and it is normal for him to decide on his own rest and other matters.
But when Su Jing asked for leave for Song Lian, it seemed that Su Jing's hand was stretched too long.
Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang did not blame Su Jing. In his heart, he hoped that Su Jing would take more care of the court affairs.
"Going back to my father, Master Su said that the reform of the imperial examination system will not happen overnight, and there is no need to rush it. Master Song is very busy with affairs, so a day off is also for better work."
Zhu Biao replied.
"snort."
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, obviously still angry about Wang Guangyang's matter.
"Father, I think what Master Su said is very true. Master Song is going to revise "History of the Yuan Dynasty" in the Hanlin Academy, and he wants to accompany Master Su to discuss the reform of the imperial examination. Master Song will preside over this year's imperial examination again in the Ming Dynasty. The teacher is also very old, so it’s really too much for him.”
Zhu Biao immediately began to explain the reason why Su Jing asked for leave.
Of course, these reasons are all based on Song Lian's objective situation.
"Biao'er, why are you so anxious? Did I say no?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "You go back later and tell Song Lian that he is allowed to rest for three days to recuperate his energy and spirit. At the same time, he will first focus on completing this year's imperial examinations. As for the revision of "Yuan History", leave it to the Hanlin Academy. Other bachelors are enough, and in the end, let Su Jing do the work on the imperial examination reform alone."
To say that Lao Zhu is not the kind of emperor who is unreasonable, the burden on Song Lian is indeed not small now.
It was really difficult for such an old man to have to travel back and forth between Niu Mansion in the Hanlin Academy and his home.
"Thank you, Father, for your permission."
Zhu Biao's face showed joy and he was very happy.
"Okay, is there anything else?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and asked.
Zhu Biao replied: "Father, my son has just mentioned to Master Su about the repulse of the Japanese pirates along the coast of Shandong. Master Su said that it is just the beginning. The Japanese pirates are not familiar with the tactics of Lang Xian and Yuanyang Formation. This I just suffered a loss, and it won’t be so simple in the future.”
"Um."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "What Su Jing said is right, but there is no need to be too nervous. Langxian and Yuanyang formations are not so easy to break. The characteristic of Japanese pirates is that they have few people and are mobile. It is precisely because of this that they can have sophisticated weapons." equipment."
In terms of military affairs, Lao Zhu was from a clear position.
He also knew all the advantages and disadvantages of the Japanese pirates, and he had already thought of Su Jing's worries.
"Father, Master Su said that we need another weapon to deal with the Japanese pirates."
Zhu Biao said.
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately asked: "What weapon?"
"Small artillery."
"Small artillery?"
Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang asked and answered questions, which directly made Zhu Yuanzhang confused.
Zhu Biao explained: "The father can be thought of as a smaller version of the red cannon. It is less powerful and has a smaller range, but it is cheap to carry and transfer, and is good for dealing with Japanese pirates."
Zhu Yuanzhang's brows suddenly relaxed.
He has always attached great importance to firearms, and he also knows the power of artillery, which is a powerful weapon for attacking and defending cities.
"Interesting! This kid Su Jing has a lot of ideas. Can he make it?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked immediately.
No one has tried to modify small artillery before, but once the artillery becomes smaller, the thickness of the barrel will become lower. Even if the amount of gunpowder is reduced, there is still a risk of exploding the barrel.
This is different from the explosive chamber of a fire gun. Once the artillery chamber explodes, it will cause huge damage to one's own side.
The battlefield is generally crowded with people. If the artillery explodes, it will be a big problem, so small artillery has never appeared.
Zhu Biao immediately nodded and said, "Master Su said it's okay."
"good very good!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said excitedly immediately.
Su Jing's skill in modifying firearms is obvious to all. If Su Jing says it's possible, it means it's really possible.
As for the advantages of small artillery, Zhu Yuanzhang, a master of firearms strategy, does not need to elaborate too much.
"This kid Su Jing should really stay in Baoyuan Bureau."
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but sigh.
Just the previously modified firecrackers have doubled the combat effectiveness of the Ming army.
Zhu Biao said at the right time: "Father, I think it is not enough for the Baoyuan Bureau to also be responsible for manufacturing firearms for the Ming Dynasty. After all, the main role of the Baoyuan Bureau is to cast copper coins for the Ming Dynasty. Now the Ming Dynasty is becoming more and more stable, and the market is The number of coins in circulation should also be increased, and it would be better for the Baoyuan Bureau to be dedicated to making coins."
Currency plays an important role in the development of a country.
The change of dynasties often also represents the change of currency.
When the Ming Dynasty was just established, there were many things going on. Although new coins were minted and circulated, there were still many old coins in the Yuan Dynasty at that time.
Direct abolition is certainly not appropriate and can only be gradually replaced.
Replacing the old coins will definitely require a large amount of new coins. In this case, Zhu Yuanzhang took advantage of the situation and established the Baoyuan Bureau.
The main function of Baoyuan Bureau is to mint coins, and it is also responsible for manufacturing firearms.
There was no way, the Ming Dynasty had just been established, and it was not rich in all aspects, so we had to make do with it.
Now because of Su Jing's improvements, firearms have changed so much that the Baoyuan Bureau seems a bit small.
"Yes, Biao'er, your proposal is very good!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Now the firearms of the Ming Dynasty should not be mixed with the Baoyuan Bureau. Let's go out and set up a firearms bureau to specialize in making firearms. This matter is very important. Biao'er, you will be responsible for it."
Firearms are important weapons of the country, and most people, Lao Zhu, are really worried about them.
Although many generals in the army are more suitable candidates, the Ming Dynasty now uses a lot of troops and mobilizes a lot of generals. This firearms bureau must be built near Jinling City, and Zhu Biao is a perfect candidate for the prince.
"Yes, Father!"
Zhu Biao immediately nodded in agreement.
When he mentioned this matter, he had already made plans to take responsibility for it.
"Well, Biao'er, is there anything else?"
Seeing that Zhu Biao still had no intention of leaving, Zhu Yuanzhang asked immediately.
Zhu Biao hesitated slightly, raised his head and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said: "Father, my son and I brought up the case of Song Guogong's nephew with Master Su."
Feng Sheng's nephew is the secret behind the Ma Zhiyuan case.
Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly stunned and said, "What did Su Jing say? He wouldn't also say that I did something wrong."
In this matter, Zhu Yuanzhang believed that he did the most correct thing.
Although others may not understand, he can only do this for the sake of Ming Dynasty.
"No."
Zhu Biao shook his head and said: "Master Su said that this matter can only be like this and cannot be changed."
Zhu Yuanzhang's face was slightly raised and he said: "Su Jing can see clearly and understand. In this case, why are you still mentioning this matter to me?"
Su Jing supported him, but Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't figure out why Zhu Biao was dissatisfied?
It’s better not to have a big fight with yourself.
"Back to my father, Master Su gave the student a temporary solution."
Zhu Biao said to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned at first, frowned, and asked: "What can we do?"
Zhu Biao let out a breath and said: "Let Uncle Chengyi resume his position as Yushi Zhongcheng."
Liu Bowen returned to the court and returned to the imperial censor Zhongcheng!
As soon as Zhu Biao said this, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression suddenly changed!
He looked directly at Zhu Biao and said, "Biao'er, tell the truth, is this what Su Jing said, or is it your idea?"
Liu Bowen was an extremely complex existence for Zhu Yuanzhang.
If anyone knows Liu Bowen's talents best, it is Zhu Yuanzhang.
But it happened that Liu Bowen was not a member of Zhu Yuanzhang's old team in the uprising, but joined halfway. Although he had made many contributions, he could never gain Zhu Yuanzhang's complete trust.
In other words, Zhu Yuanzhang could not completely trust Liu Bowen for the sake of the Huaixi Group.
Now that Zhu Biao mentioned re-enabling Liu Bowen, Zhu Yuanzhang would naturally pay special attention.
"Master Su said this to my son, but after thinking about it, I thought it was very reasonable. After all, Uncle Chengyi served as the censor Zhongcheng..."
"Okay, no need to say so much, do you think I don't understand?"
Zhu Biao also wanted to explain the benefits of Liu Bowen's return as censor Zhongcheng, but Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted him directly.
Yes, as Zhu Yuanzhang said, Liu Bowen's position as censor Zhongcheng was decided by him from the beginning. Zhu Yuanzhang knows best how many benefits this has.
But he still agreed to Liu Bowen's resignation and let him stay in Chengyi's house temporarily.
It's called pension, but it's actually house arrest.
Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and didn't know what to say for a moment. Whatever he said now seemed wrong.
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "Since it was Su Jing who said it, it's okay."
Su Jing is different from Zhu Biao. So far, Su Jing is an idler far away from the court and has no interests or contacts with any civil or military officials in the country.
What Zhu Yuanzhang liked most about Su Jing was her purity, not only in terms of thought, but also in terms of identity.
No matter what Su Jing said, it was not for profit.
In this way, what he said seemed particularly objective and fair.
In the position of the emperor, it is inevitable to hear unlimited compliments from his ministers, who want to say all the good things to the emperor.
Even if there were some ministers who said unpleasant things, Zhu Yuanzhang had to worry that they had ulterior motives.
There is no way, this is the case above the court.
But Su Jing is different. He is not in the court, has no relatives in the court, and does not know most of the officials or have any contact with them.
Su Jing said that if Liu Bowen was used, Zhu Yuanzhang would not think too much here.
"Father, isn't Master Su right?"
Zhu Biao asked Zhu Yuanzhang.
On the issue of Liu Bowen, Zhu Biao has always held the opposite view to Zhu Yuanzhang.
He believed that Liu Bowen should be reused. Liu Bowen's talents could greatly help the Ming Dynasty in governing the country.
He knew some of Zhu Yuanzhang's worries or grudges, but he believed that this should not be a reason to bury talents.
It's a pity that no one can change what Lao Zhu has decided.
"Biao'er, the court is not as simple as you think. Su Jing's words are certainly good, but he is not an official in the court, so how can he know my considerations?"
Zhu Yuanzhang patiently explained to Zhu Biao, although he didn't make it too clear.
Zhu Biao had no choice but to say: "It is precisely because Master Su is not in the court that what he said makes sense. It is true that those who confuse the authorities can only be clear to those who are watching."
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was really annoyed.
Good guy, Zhu Biao is the prince he appointed and the future heir to the Ming Dynasty. Why was Su Jing leading him astray again?
In the past, it was just a small matter, but now it is the internal affairs of the Ming Dynasty, and Su Jing still wants to get involved! He also took Zhu Biao with him to fight with him! It's too much!
"snort!"
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said: "Since Su Jing is a bystander, who is Prime Minister Zuo of the Ming Dynasty working for now? Can he give any good advice?"
Wang Guangyang was not capable enough, and he could not do well to replace the left prime minister with the right prime minister. Now he was not filial to his parents. Zhu Yuanzhang had already raised the idea of demoting him in his heart.
But the Ming Dynasty did not have Prime Minister Zuo, which was really too tiring for him as an emperor.
Lao Zhu really wanted to know who among the civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty could be the prime minister of Zuo.
"I understand. I will ask Master Su when I get back."
Zhu Biao was not polite and immediately replied that he would go back and ask Su Jing. Anyway, it would be useless if he didn't ask.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and said angrily: "Okay, then you can ask carefully when you go back. We really want to know what Su Jing's opinions are on the position of Prime Minister Zuo of the Ming Dynasty!"
Lao Zhu was also angry. He was scratching his head because of Wang Guangyang's incident. Su Jing was here to persuade his son Zhu Biao to re-enable Liu Bowen.
If he hadn't known that Su Jing and Liu Bowen had no interest in each other, he would have really doubted Su Jing's intentions!
(End of chapter)
