The First Prince of the Ming Dynasty Text Volume Chapter 126: Different Thoughts Zhu Biao stepped out of the imperial study room in confusion. The breeze blew sobered him up a lot. He suddenly smiled and shook his head. He planned to go back to the East Palace, but...
Thinking that I hadn't told my teacher yet, I had no choice but to go over there.
Although he could ask people around him to pass the message, Song Lian was his teacher after all, and he was dedicated to him. Zhu Biao also respected his teacher, so he had to go in person.
Walking all the way to Song Lian's house, everyone else knew that the prince just came to see his teacher, so naturally they didn't come out to join in the fun.
Zhu Biao and Song Lian sat down after seeing each other. Song Lian knew that the matter was not successful as soon as he saw Zhu Biao's appearance. After letting Zhu Biao sit down, he said: "I thought about it for a while, and there was something wrong with the method just now. I want to select scholars through the imperial examination."
It's better to be fair, and we can't blame the southern scholars for their good study."
Zhu Biao said with a smile: "Master Song, you and I are the master and disciple here, so why bother to cover up for me? I really didn't think carefully about this matter."
Song Lian frowned: "Your Highness, I don't want you to admit your mistakes to anyone. As a king, you can recognize your mistakes and correct them, but you must never admit your mistakes unless you have to.
Zhu Biao was stunned. He had heard this sentence before, but at that time, he thought it was quite secondary and didn't take it seriously.
Song Lian looked into his eyes and said in a deep voice: "You are the crown prince and the hope for the future of the Ming Dynasty. You have carried the fate of many people since you were born. Up to now, all the Eastern Palace subjects in the court including the generals who accompanied you on the Northern Expedition,
We will never allow you to have any flaws, you will definitely be the destiny."
Zhu Biao looked at Song Lian, who was a little fanatical, and suddenly felt that he had not understood anything for more than ten years. He thought that he had no power in the court, but in fact, all the ministers were watching him silently.
Zhu Biao nodded slowly, and then talked to Song Lian about the issue of the imperial examination. Since the imperial examination must be fair to select scholars, it is natural to have certain requirements on the difficulty. Song Lian also restored his elegant demeanor.
After the master and apprentice discussed for a while, Zhu Biao stood up and left, and would not come again before the exam started.
All the way back to the East Palace, Zhu Biao was also hungry, so he asked Nuan Yu to wait on him and let Liu Jin and the others go to eat. Liu Jin was not polite and said that the servants would be back in a while, and then left.
Zhu Biao has also eaten. The craftsmanship in the imperial kitchen is quite good. Zhu Biao is not a picky person. He is very satisfied with three dishes and one soup. Of course, according to his status, he can serve eight or nine dishes in one meal.
The food was also basic, but since his mother had always advocated frugality, Zhu Biao, as a son, naturally had to support her.
Before Zhu Biao finished eating, Liu Jin had already come back to serve him. Zhu Biao took a bite of the five-flavor steamed chicken and put down his chopsticks: "Are you full? Why did you come back in such a hurry?"
Liu Jin took the white jade three-pole soup from the palace maid and felt the temperature before bringing it to Zhu Biao. It was used to relieve greasiness and remove oil.
Liu Jin put it down and took two steps back before speaking: "I ate a bowl of rice, then returned with two cakes. Now that I don't see you, I have lost all appetite."
Zhu Biao smiled and shook his head. He believed what Liu Jin said. If Song Lian was just a little fanatical, then Liu Jin really worshiped him as a god in his heart.
This is also the reason why Zhu Biao appreciates and reuses Liu Jin. No matter how good you are on the surface, it is easy for others to see through it. Only by dedicating yourself wholeheartedly can you gain the trust of others.
A personal eunuch like Liu Jin had no choice but to retreat, and the honor and disgrace of his life were firmly tied to Zhu Biao.
After a while, Liu An from outside came in and reported: "Sir, Zhan Shicheng and Yang Xian want to see him."
Zhu Biao couldn't help but laugh when he heard that Zhan Shicheng was Yang Xian, and he had forgotten that Yang Xian was still his subordinate in the East Palace."
Zhu Biao had his things removed, and then he heard that Yang Xian had come in. After he saluted, Zhu Biao asked him to sit down. Yang Xian was now the Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province, so he still had to give him the dignity he deserved.
Yang Xian held a stack of papers and said to Zhu Biao: "I have counted the candidates who have come to take the exam. So far, there are 635 students from the north and 1,743 students from the south.
They have all been arranged centrally, and the specific accounts will be handed over to His Highness later."
Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction and praised: "Yang Youcheng is indeed a well-known and capable official. He has done a good job in this matter. Thank you for your hard work."
Yang Xian smiled and said: "As an official of the East Palace, it is my duty to serve His Highness, not to mention hard work."
The two talked cordially for a while. Yang Xian had a lot of official duties, so he took the initiative to leave. Zhu Biao also gave him face and stood up to ask Liu Jin to see him out of the East Palace.
After he left, Zhu Biao picked up the papers that recorded the names and birthplaces of the candidates. There were more than a thousand scholars in the south than in the north, and not only the quantity, but the quality should also be much higher.
But there is nothing we can do now. If in the future, all provinces have recovered their prosperity, we might as well set the admission quota according to the Qing system.
This can also encourage some families to move to the northern provinces, which can be regarded as the ancient version of college entrance examination immigration.
Nuanyu brought a cup of tea that Zhu Biao loved to drink. Zhu Biao put down his hometown and ordered Liu Jin to send it to the imperial study immediately.
Then he looked at Nuan Yu who was feeling depressed again and said, "Why have you been so listless these days?"
Nuanyu rubbed the corners of her clothes and said, "Sister Yunjin has gone out on errands, and you are always busy outside. Moreover, you are getting married, so I am a little scared."
Zhu Biao smiled and pulled her over: "You are naturally bored because you are lazy and don't want to do anything. As for my wedding, what will hinder you?"
Nuan Yu said carefully: "The Crown Princess is here. If you ask the slave to do something, the slave doesn't know anything. What should I do if the Crown Princess scolds the slave?"
Zhu Biao regretfully saw this and said, "Although you don't know anything, she won't beat you to death when she first comes here. The most she can do is scold you and drive you out of the East Palace."
Nuan Yu burst into tears as soon as her mouth tightened. Zhu Biao just smiled and watched her cry for a while before saying: "You should always clean the desk in Wenhua Hall. You will be responsible for that from now on. If you still can't do it well...
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Nuanyu nodded with tears in her eyes: "Slave, I can definitely wipe it well."
Zhu Biao leaned on the chair and said, "Then what are you waiting for? I'm going to study soon."
Yun Jin saluted and walked out quickly. The smile on Zhu Biao's face faded. Nuanyu had grown up and had her own little thoughts, so she knew she needed a talisman for herself.
But this is good, Zhu Biao can worry less. Yun Jin has her own errands. When the queen mother comes out of the palace next year, Yun Jin will be the highest female official in the palace. Chang Luohua can only
Make good friends with Yun Jin, after all, she represents Zhu Biao, mother and son.
Da Shuang'er was responsible for taking care of Zhu Biao's food and daily life. Chang Luohua did not dare to put her manpower in this position, and Da Shuang'er was also cautious in doing things.
Only Nuan Yu is a little clever, but she still relies on Zhu Biao's love. Once she makes a mistake, she is Chang Luohua's best choice to establish his authority.