"I talk too much, Mr. Su, please don't mind!"
Queen Ma talked a lot, just like an old mother giving instructions to her children.
Su Jing hurriedly said: "Where is the Queen? Someone cares about me so much. It's too late for me to be happy."
Su Jing had not experienced this kind of paternalistic care for a long time.
Queen Ma purely stood from his perspective and helped him consider what he should and shouldn't do.
Su Jing felt this sincerity particularly clearly.
For such a queen who could find no fault, it is not difficult to understand that Lao Zhu went on a killing spree after the death of Queen Ma.
Queen Ma looked at Su Jing and said, "Mr. Su, some words may not be appropriate to say now, but from now on, Biao'er will really be entrusted to you."
In Queen Ma's heart, Su Jing was Zhu Biao's last assistant minister.
"Queen, it's too early for this matter, there's no rush, there's no rush."
Su Jing said immediately.
While Kunning Palace was chatting, Zhu Yuanzhang was questioning Li Shanchang carefully in Fengxian Palace.
"Is that all about being good? Nothing else?"
Lao Zhu frowned, wanting to know more.
Li Shanchang replied: "Your Majesty, there is really nothing else. Everything is in accordance with your instructions. Always pay attention to the situation of Duke E, and the military doctors are always ready."
Answering Zhu Yuanzhang's question, Li Shanchang was also a little surprised.
This happened last year and the dust has settled. Why are you asking again now?
Didn't Chang Yuchun survive safely? It's okay!
Then, an idea flashed through Li Shanchang's mind.
"Your Majesty, could it be Uncle Renyuan..."
Li Shanchang asked Zhu Yuanzhang with a shocked look on his face.
What happened to Chang Yuchun last time was to save Chang Yuchun's life. Now after asking carefully, Su Jing probably predicted who might die again.
But as he spoke, he realized that he had made a mistake.
Since Zhu Yuanzhang didn't tell him directly from the beginning, it means that he didn't want to tell him about it.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Li Shanchang and was not surprised that Li Shanchang guessed the general situation.
"Shan Chang, this is a private matter that I'm asking you about. I don't want anyone else to know about it."
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.
Li Shanchang knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will keep my mouth shut and will never mention this matter."
As for who Su Jing predicted, Li Shanchang didn't dare to ask no matter how curious he was.
"Okay, let's get down."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hands and said.
The information I got from Li Shanchang was too little and of little use.
Now it seems that the only option is to ask the person involved, Chang Yuchun.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Li Shanchang immediately turned around and retreated.
"Come here, where is Su Jing now?"
"Uncle Ren Yuan is still in Kunning Palace."
As soon as Li Shanchang left, Zhu Yuanzhang asked about Su Jing's whereabouts.
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly and said to himself: "How can this kid Su Jing be so good at talking?"
Although he was puzzled, Lao Zhu had no intention of continuing to look for Su Jing, and he still wanted to take it slow now.
About an hour later, Su Jing left Kunning Palace. His next destination was the Prince's Mansion.
But this time Su Jing left the palace, all the civil and military officials in the Ming Dynasty knew that Su Jing had left the palace.
Since Su Jing left the palace, naturally Su Jing also entered the palace.
This news is quite heavy.
I don't know how many people were waiting for Su Jing to enter the palace before. Now that it has been delayed for so long, the dust has finally settled.
But what kind of errand Zhu Yuanzhang arranged for Su Jing was the most curious thing among the civil and military officials.
The situation in the court is becoming more and more clear. The Huaixi Party will definitely be weakened, and the Zhedong Group will probably not improve because of Yang Xian's incident.
In this case, Su Jing's entrance has become a crucial part.
Everyone is waiting for the moment when Su Jing officially enters the Ming Dynasty, and this moment seems to be getting closer.
Prince's Mansion.
Zhu Biao was also handling government affairs, which was specially arranged by Lao Zhu.
Zhu Biao is now sixteen. Although the crowning ceremony has not yet been held, he is already considered an adult.
In order to make Zhu Biao a qualified emperor, Lao Zhu had arranged for Zhu Biao to handle some Ming government affairs.
Of course, at the beginning, there must still be some less important ones.
In addition, Zhu Biao also needs to keep an eye on the matters supervised by the Firearms Bureau.
"Uncle Ren Yuan is here!"
Following the summons, Zhu Biao immediately stood up and quickly came to the gate of the Prince's Mansion.
"Master Su!"
Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing, the excitement and joy on his face not concealed at all.
Su Jing walked up to Zhu Biao with a smile and said, "You are the prince. You are sixteen years old now. You can no longer act like a child."
Zhu Biao nodded and said, "Yes, students must obey Master Su's teachings."
The two quickly entered the mansion. Although the Prince's Mansion was not as big as the palace, it had all the necessary things.
The Prince's Mansion is also called the East Palace. The place where the prince lives is not as standard as the palace, but it is not inferior.
"Master Su, my father didn't make things difficult for you, right?"
As soon as he sat down, Zhu Biao asked Su Jing.
Although Su Jing was released from prison, Zhu Biao was still a little worried that something would happen. After all, his father had told him more than once that he would kill Su Jing if necessary.
Su Jing touched Zhu Biao's head and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty didn't do anything to me. I'm fine."
"Really? Master Su didn't lie to me?"
Zhu Biao still didn't believe it.
Su Jing said: "Really, you don't even believe my teacher's words? This is not acceptable."
Zhu Biao hurriedly said: "No, it's not that the student doesn't believe in Master Su, it's just that he doesn't quite believe in his father."
If Lao Zhu heard this, he would probably vomit blood on the spot.
What a good guy, the son I worked so hard to raise can actually say such chilling words.
Su Jing was also caught off guard by Zhu Biao's words. She paused and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. As the prince, you are an adult. You are very busy with things. Have you fallen behind on your studies? ?”
After all, we are teachers and students, and we cannot relax about teaching.
"Returning to Teacher Su, the students have never relaxed."
Zhu Biao answered very seriously: "Students have always continued to study and learn what Master Su taught."
"That's good. There is no end to learning. This is something that needs to be practiced throughout life. You must never forget to learn at any time."
Su Jing nodded slightly, like an instructive teacher.
No, he is a teacher now.
Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing and said, "Master Su, you haven't taught me anything for a long time. I wonder if you can teach the students something today."
Since returning from Shandong, Zhu Biao has never received any serious teaching from Su Jing.
Either Su Jing is in trouble, or Zhu Biao is in trouble.
On the other hand, Zhu Xi, Zhu Fan, and Zhu Di received one-on-one guidance from Su Jing on a single day.
Zhu Biao really wanted to go back to the days of studying before, although he also knew that those days would never happen again.
"sure."
Su Jing nodded.
In this Ming Dynasty, Su Jing considers herself to be a businessman first and a teacher second.
Students are eager to learn, so as a teacher, how can I not teach?
"Thank you Master Su!"
Zhu Biao immediately bowed, his face full of joy.
at this time.
"Mr. Su, we also want to come together, can we?"
Zhu Fang appeared in the prince's residence with several younger brothers. The princes were naturally very concerned about Su Jing's whereabouts after leaving the palace.
Knowing that the place they were going to was the Prince's Mansion, they rushed over immediately.
Zhu Xi, Zhu Fan, Zhu Di and Zhu Xi were all there, their eyes full of longing.
"Second brother, third brother, fourth brother and fifth brother, you are all here!"
Zhu Biao looked at these brothers, a little surprised, but felt it was reasonable.
"Mr. Su, we didn't disturb you."
Zhu Fan said.
"Please also ask Mr. Su not to reject us!"
Zhu Di said seriously.
Zhu Jing looked at Su Jing and said: "Master Su, students have also had many doubts during this period, and I want Master Su to answer them."
Su Jing glanced at the five people in front of her, including Zhu Biao, and felt filled with emotion.
"You guys are really enough to give me face. The prince, King Qin, King Jin, King Yan, and King Wu are all here."
Su Jing smiled and said: "In that case, if I refuse, it will be really unjustifiable."
These people are all the treasures of the old Zhu family, and they all have eager and expectant eyes. Even though Su Jing has always been calm, she is a little moody at this moment.
This is not the time when I was in the main hall, teaching the princes as a teacher.
In the Prince's Mansion, the average person is really not qualified to teach the Prince and all the vassal kings.
Soon, several people came to the prince's study. Including Su Jing, the teacher, six people would definitely not be able to squeeze into a small room.
Fortunately, Zhu Biao's study room was large enough and became Su Jing's small classroom.
"Today's scene seems a bit familiar."
Su Jing said lightly, he remembered the scene of teaching at his home in Lishui County during the Mid-Autumn Festival last year.
It's just that Su Jing didn't know their true identities at the time.
"With you all here, I didn't know what to teach for a while."
Su Jing frowned and taught Zhu Biao alone. He could be more casual, but with six students, he still had to consider it.
"Master Su, just say whatever you want."
Zhu Biao said immediately.
Zhu Biao, who had not accepted Su Jing's teachings for a long time, was not picky about what he studied now, as long as it was taught by Su Jing.
"Yes, Mr. Su, anything is fine."
Zhu Xi also echoed.
Su Jing thought about it briefly, her eyes lit up, and she suddenly had an idea.
"Which of you has money in your pocket?"
Su Jing asked several people.
money?
Zhu Di and others looked at each other and shook their heads.
As princes and vassal kings, they are not short of money, but they don't carry any money with them, because spending money is just a matter of words, and someone will naturally take care of it.
Putting money in your pocket is something only ordinary people can do.
"Master Su, we really don't have any money. How about I ask my subordinates to get some?"
Zhu Biao said to Su Jing.
Su Jing touched her body and saw that the clothes she had just changed in the palace were of good quality, but her pockets were also empty.
"I made a miscalculation."
Su Jing smiled and waved her hands and said, "No need. If you don't have money, you don't have money. You can still give lectures."
"Yes, Master Su."
Zhu Biao sat down quietly, his expression not changing at all.
The other princes were all sitting neatly in their seats, not looking unserious at all.
If the teachers in the main hall saw this scene, they would definitely be shocked.
When did the princes have such a level of consciousness in their teaching?
The sun must be coming out from the west.
Su Jing didn't think about this and directly asked a few people: "I read in books and newspapers before that the Ming Dynasty will soon make a treasure banknote belonging to the Ming Dynasty. I don't know what you think about this treasure banknote? If you have an idea, just raise it Hand gesture."
As soon as Su Jing finished speaking, Zhu Ping was eager to give it a try and raised his hand.
"Okay, King Qin, tell me."
Su Jing nodded towards Zhu Xi.
Zhu Xi stood up immediately and said: "Mr. Su, students think that treasure notes are money, equivalent to gold, silver or copper coins."
"Well, that makes some sense."
Su Jing gave a slight encouragement, and then asked the others: "Do you have any other ideas?"
Zhu Xi sat down and Zhu Fan raised his hand.
"Prince Jin, tell me."
Su Jing signaled again.
Zhu Fan stood up and said: "Students think that treasure banknotes are treasure banknotes, not gold and silver. It's just that the amount printed on the treasure banknotes represents a certain amount of gold and silver, and the treasure banknotes themselves are still paper."
"Well, what Prince Jin said makes sense."
Su Jing nodded, looked at a few people and said: "So, does this treasure note count as gold and silver? If not, the treasure note can have the same purchasing power as gold and silver; if it does, then the treasure note can be melted and remade into paper Can it still have its original value? No matter how the form of gold and silver changes, it is still valuable."
Listening to Su Jing's words, several people fell into deep thought.
What exactly are treasure notes?
Su Jing was not surprised by this. He continued: "To put it bluntly, treasure notes are paper money. Copper coins are made of copper, and paper money is made of paper."
"Among all the dynasties in our history, the earliest paper currency appeared in the Northern Song Dynasty, named Jiaozi. The reason for its appearance is also very simple, because it is convenient. The coins used in the Sichuan and Chongqing areas at that time were made of iron, which were heavy in weight but small in value. A thousand big coins weigh more than 20 kilograms, and to buy slightly more expensive items, such as silk and porcelain, you may need hundreds of kilograms of iron money at a time, making circulation very inconvenient."
"As a result, merchants at that time issued a kind of paper money, named 'Jiaozi', to replace the circulation of metal coins, which greatly facilitated various commercial activities."
"This is the general reason for the emergence of paper money. Now, I have a question to ask you. Why can paper money have the purchasing power of metal coins even though it is clearly paper? Is the value of paper equivalent to gold, silver and copper?"
Why can paper money buy things? Su Jing started her own question-based teaching again.
The faces of Zhu Biao and others immediately showed thoughtful expressions.
At the same time, the news that Su Jing was teaching in the Prince's Mansion quickly reached Lao Zhu's ears.
(End of chapter)
