All benefits and no harm

Author: The south is not bright, the north is bright

All benefits and no harm

"I understand, Song Lian, please go down first."

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Song Lian.

He was very satisfied with Song Lian's attitude. At least this Hanlin Academy official did not boycott the imperial examination like those local nobles and officials.

It is naturally impossible to punish Song Lian for failing to fulfill his duties.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Song Lian nodded and was about to turn around and leave.

"etc."

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again: "Take this off and take a good look. I will come and ask you some questions later."

Song Lian immediately came to Zhu Yuanzhang and got what Su Jing gave him.

It is the song "Niannujiao·Mid-Autumn Festival to the Moon".

"I obey the decree."

Song Lian immediately put it away carefully, then turned and left.

In the Fengxian Hall, the only ones left were Zhu Yuanzhang and Liu Bowen.

Unlike Song Lian, a pure civil servant, Liu Bowen's ability was unique in the entire Ming Dynasty.

Moreover, Liu Bowen knew a lot about Su Jing's shocking theories.

It can be said that apart from the Zhu family, Liu Bowen is the one who knows the most about Su Jing.

"Bo Wen, do you know that I have recently received a lot of memorials regarding the postponement of the imperial examinations, what do you think?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen.

This was the first time Zhu Yuanzhang formally asked Liu Bowen about politics since Liu Bowen took the initiative to resign.

Liu Bowen lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, I have already reached old age. It is inconvenient for me to say more about the affairs of the court."

Although Zhu Yuanzhang asked in person, Liu Bowen still did not answer.

He wasn't sure what Lao Zhu was thinking. Maybe he wanted to see if he really resigned or just resigned for the sake of resignation.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Bo Wen, you and I, my king and my ministers, just want to hear what's in your heart. You can just say whatever you want."

Speaking of Lao Zhu's face, it changes really quickly.

When Liu Bowen heard this, he raised his head and said, "I understand, so I'll be bold enough to say it."

When he was with Lao Zhu, Liu Bowen adhered to one principle.

Don't be stubborn.

You must listen to Lao Zhu’s good words, and just get off the steps immediately.

Liu Bowen said: "Your Majesty, when I asked Mr. Su about the imperial examination, I mentioned the resistance encountered by the imperial examination, that is, the local nobles and officials. The imperial examination will harm their interests, so they will block it."

"Oh, what did Su Jing say?"

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately became interested. He originally thought of asking Liu Bowen for his opinion, but unexpectedly Liu Bowen asked Su Jing directly.

This is not just right!

Su Jing's thoughts were exactly what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to understand.

Liu Bowen replied: "Mr. Su said that the internal and external troubles of the Ming Dynasty have not yet been resolved, and your Majesty is just letting them run rampant temporarily. But when the matter is resolved, no matter how they block it, they will not be able to stop your Majesty's will."

Snap!

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the table directly and said: "Okay! Su Jing is right. No one can stop what I want to do!"

What Su Jing said was exactly what Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking in his heart.

Zhu Yuanzhang had long been determined to deal with the forces of local nobles and officials.

It's just that things have priorities and scores.

The remnants of the Yuan Dynasty are still raging, and external conquests are always needed.

At this time, what Ming Dynasty needs internally is stability.

Besides, there is a high probability that this first imperial examination will be unsatisfactory, so it is quite normal for it to be temporarily stopped like this.

Liu Bowen looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's excited expression, but there was no joy in his heart.

It seemed that Su Jing was taken seriously by Zhu Yuanzhang, but in fact, she was very similar to herself back then.

He made suggestions for Zhu Yuanzhang and could often speak to Zhu Yuanzhang's innermost thoughts.

How excited Zhu Yuanzhang was at that time, how suspicious he is now.

Sometimes, it is not a good thing to be able to understand the emperor's heart too much.

"Bo Wen, have you asked Su Jing when the imperial examination will be held again?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen again.

Since Su Jing knew that the imperial examination would be suspended this time, could he also predict when the imperial examination would be held again?

Liu Bowen shook his head and said: "I have never asked about this matter. Please punish me."

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little disappointed, but he had no intention of blaming Liu Bowen.

"It's okay. I didn't tell you. This matter has nothing to do with you, Bowen."

Zhu Yuanzhang said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Bowen said respectfully.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face became more serious and he asked: "Bo Wen, do you have the answer to what I asked you now?"

This is the highlight, and the most important reason why Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen to go directly to Su Jing this time.

Liu Bowen was silent for a while, and this time he looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang and said:

"Reporting to your majesty, I believe that Mr. Su will benefit the Ming Dynasty without causing any harm!"

That's right, the most important thing Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen was to observe Su Jing and then judge the pros and cons of Su Jing for the Ming Dynasty.

In other words, the pros and cons for the Zhu family.

Liu Bowen said this with considerable courage.

He knew what the best answer was, but he still chose to follow his heart.

"Oh, is that how you see it, Bowen?"

After hearing Liu Bowen's answer, Zhu Yuanzhang's face did not change much.

Liu Bowen nodded immediately and said: "This is my opinion, and I will not change it again."

Even so, there is a suspicion of excusing Su Jing, and even with Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicious character, he might even suspect that Su Jing and Liu Bowen were in cahoots.

Zhu Yuanzhang said nothing, stood up and walked slowly to Liu Bowen.

His eyes were extremely sharp, looking straight at Liu Bowen.

He didn't say anything, he just looked at Liu Bowen and walked slowly in a circle.

Liu Bowen stood there, neither flinching nor bowing his head.

Just let Zhu Yuanzhang examine it.

Liu Bowen has learned that he wants the "Tao", and today Liu Bowen does not even have fear.

There was silence in Fengxian Hall, except for the sound of Zhu Yuanzhang's gentle footsteps.

"Tell me, what did you and Su Jing talk about."

After an unknown amount of time, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly asked.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Liu Bowen nodded, and then began to tell what he and Su Jing had talked about in less than two days.

Let’s start with the climatology of the dinner table.

This was something Zhu Yuanzhang had heard a long time ago, and he did not interrupt.

Then comes the main event, changes in social form.

Liu Bowen spoke unpleasantly and in detail, but not everyone can be like him.

Zhu Yuanzhang could still listen at first, but then he started to get confused.

"What's the use of these?"

When talking about slave society, Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted Liu Bowen's description.

He listened for a long time and really didn't know the meaning of what Liu Bowen said.
To be continued...