Although Zhu Yunwen was the second eldest among Zhu Biao's sons, after Zhu Xiongying died, he became the de facto eldest.
Lao Zhu attached great importance to his education and invited famous teachers to teach him since he was a child.
At this time, there was a strong trend of literati writing poems, and Zhu Yunwen was no exception.
Occasionally reciting poems and composing poems shows his talent.
He was also awarded a prize by Zhu Yuanzhang for his outstanding poetic talent.
It also made him think more highly of himself.
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"Talented people have emerged from generation to generation, and each has led the way for hundreds of years."
He repeated this sentence in his mind, with a very complicated look on his face.
There is silence, tension, and worry.
Looking at Zhu Yunzhen was like looking at a stranger.
Suddenly, I was a little afraid that this younger brother would be too talented and brilliant, and that he would outshine me and make him eclipse.
"The emperor asked him to study in the palace. Could it be that he wanted to train him to be a prince?"
This idea is like a creeping tiger, quickly taking root and sprouting. It was inconspicuous at first, but soon it filled the whole heart.
Zhu Yunwen felt increasingly uneasy.
Lu's eyes also widened. She also came from a family of poets and writers. Her father, Lu Ben, was once a minister of the Ming Dynasty. He had been reading and literate since he was a child, and he could hear the extraordinary nature of this poem.
Holding Zhu Yunzhen tightly in her arms, Ms. Lu said with a smile: "I have only heard about talented people in operas, and they have been extraordinary since childhood. I never thought that my boy, who is only seven years old, can write such a poem."
Zhu Yunxuan scratched his head, felt quite embarrassed, and said with a blushing face: "Actually, you are praising it ridiculously. I overheard a monk read this poem."
The atmosphere in the field suddenly condensed.
The three great scholars obviously did not expect it. Zhu Yunwen quickly asked: "Seriously?"
Zhu Yunxuan blinked his clear and innocent eyes and said: "Of course it is true. Grandpa Huang must force me to write a poem on the spot, but I couldn't write it. Fortunately, I remembered that I heard a poem recited by an unknown monk that day, so I memorized it. Listen to Grandpa Huang."
"I can't tell the truth to Grandpa Huang, for fear that he will be angry."
"I didn't expect that Grandpa Huang would publish this poem, and things would get really big now."
Don't let yourself get too popular.
Especially when it makes the city full of trouble.
Although the matter of business tax has not spread yet, the shock wave is expected to be not too small. It would be a bit too much to add a poet with unparalleled talent.
"Hey!" Zhu Yunwen let out a long breath, and a stone fell to the ground in his heart.
Fang Xiaoru touched the beard on his chin, Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng looked at each other, and the three of them couldn't help but smile.
Although this was unexpected, it was also reasonable.
This poem seems simple and straightforward, but it has a very high intention.
How could a seven-year-old child be so ambitious and talented?
If you heard it from some unknown monk, it would make perfect sense.
Fang Xiaoru said with a smile: "A monk who can write such a poem must be an expert in the world, but I don't know which temple he practices in. If I have time, I will definitely go and visit him."
Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng were also yearning for it, and they also expressed their intention to inquire.
The hermit master has always been talked about by the literati.
They pursue fame and fortune, but envy those who escape from the world and stay away from the world of mortals.
If you have the opportunity to have a conversation with him, it will be a good talk among the scholars.
Zhu Yunzhen was just making it up, so he continued to prevaricate after hearing the words: "That's a coincidence. I went to the dock that day and overheard it. The monk chanted while walking, and has long since disappeared."
Fang Xiaoru and others lamented the pity.
Huang Zicheng stumbled and sighed: "Since this person has become a monk, I guess he doesn't want to be disturbed by worldly things to practice. It's also because we have no chance to meet the master and can't meet him."
Zhu Yunzhen hid his smile and buried his head in Lu's arms to prevent others from discovering him.
Fortunately, everyone was thinking deeply and no one noticed anything unusual about him.
Zhu Yunwen let go of the depression in his heart, recalled the poem, and couldn't help but sigh: "There have always been countless great talents in the world, but I just wish I couldn't use them all. I guess my virtue and talent are too shallow."
Qi Tai smiled and said: "There are always people in the world who are arrogant and unwilling to enter the court. Your Highness is quick in thinking and has lofty aspirations. He is far beyond the reach of others, so there is no need to be too humble. Young people should have the arrogance of young people."
Zhu Yunwen saluted respectfully and said, "Sir, the lesson is right."
Zhu Yunzhen thought to himself that my brother can listen to what others say.
If there had not been the Battle of Jingnan, he might have left a reputation in the history books as one who was open-minded and able to accept advice fluently, and a good story about a wise king and a wise minister.
It's a pity that my IQ is still a bit insufficient, and I didn't end well in the end.
After some more greetings, a few people took their seats one after another.
Zhu Yunzhen still leaned on Lu.
After the ladies served tea, Mrs. Lu asked them all to leave.
Fang Xiaorufang said: "Your Majesty ordered the Fourth Emperor and his grandson to try the Bu family's corruption case, but it was a clever move."
"Oh?" Zhu Yunzhen showed surprise in a very cooperative manner.
He really wanted to hear if these three people were really stupid.
"The fourth emperor's grandson is only seven years old, and he is still a young child. However, His Majesty ordered him to hear a major case. This is something that has never been heard of in ancient times."
"If what I have predicted is correct, Your Majesty does not expect the Fourth Emperor's grandson to come up with any results, but is using this to muddy the waters."
"Xiang Zhuang dances with the sword, aiming at Pei Gong."
"A mere fortune telling family is not worth your majesty's troubles. Your majesty is targeting the people behind the fortune telling family."
Fang Xiaoru paused and uttered a few words.
"Lang Guogong Lan Yu!"
Tick!
Tick!
There was a sound of dripping water coming from the toilet in front of the hall.
The room was unusually quiet.
Zhu Yunzhen thought to himself that Fang Xiaoru, Qitai, and Huang Zicheng were not stupid people.
But come to think of it.
The three of them were not of noble birth like Zhu Yunwen.
Instead, he studied since he was a child and relied on his own ability to advance step by step until he reached the center of the Ming Dynasty.
Such people may be a little pedantic and a little bookish, but they are definitely not stupid.
There are ups and downs in the officialdom. Without extraordinary means and extraordinary abilities, it is impossible to become an important minister and leave a name in the history of history.
Regardless of whether the reputation is good or bad.
They are losers, but it does not mean that they are weak.
But the people who are playing against them are too strong.
Compared with ordinary people, compared with the mentally retarded protagonists in later time travel novels, they are still much stronger and can easily crush each other without any effort.
Zhu Yunzhen didn't think he was that smart, especially when faced with these people, so he asked: "Then how should I deal with Mr. Yifang's advice?"
Fang Xiaoru said: "Your Highness has been entrusted by His Majesty and cannot live up to the high expectations. He should enforce the law impartially and find out one by one the evidence of how the Duke of Liang and the Bu family colluded with each other to commit corruption and run rampant in the countryside and prey on the common people."
Is this to pin the blame on Lan Yu?
Zhu Yunzhen thought silently in his heart.
Does Lao Zhu really mean this?
I’m afraid not!
It is not a trivial matter to punish Lan Yu.
If Lao Zhu doesn't move, it will be fine. If he moves, it will be thunderous.
The Bu family's guilt is not light, but when it comes to Lan Yu, it is not necessarily that heavy.
After all, people really have extraordinary merits.
He was the master who even dared to desecrate Bei Yuan's imperial concubine.
I am afraid that the people of the world will be dissatisfied if Lan Yu is punished with a serious crime just because of the fortune-telling family.
Lao Zhu would not have thought of this level.
If he really wants to kill Lan Yu, he should still be charged with rebellion, so that he can't stand up and no one in the world can say anything wrong.
Because of the Bu family's affairs, there is no need to alert others.
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Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng also nodded slightly, obviously they had discussed it long ago.
Zhu Yunzhen pretended to be puzzled and asked: "But after all, Duke Liang is a relative of my family and my uncle..."
"Fourth brother." Zhu Yunwen interjected from the side: "This matter cannot be done for personal gain or bending the law. There is no selfish relationship in the Tian family, not to mention that he is just a relative, not my mother's, and there is still a layer between us."
"You don't need to worry about your third brother, I will go and enlighten him."
"Third brother has always been sensible and aware of justice. I will not blame you for this matter."
Zhu Yunzhen turned around and said with a smile: "I don't know how to judge a case. It's not all decided by a few gentlemen."
Zhu Yunwen nodded repeatedly and said: "You are still young and ignorant, so naturally you should listen to your husband more."
"And next time Master Yin Gu of Yingtian Mansion comes, you must not miss him."
"Master Gu is the minister of the DPRK and is in charge of the capital. You are so lazy and have a bad reputation."
I'm just a child, what kind of reputation do I need?
Zhu Yunxuan secretly slandered in his heart.
He nodded heavily: "Second brother is absolutely right. Next time Mr. Gu comes again, I will definitely stop playing!"
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