Chapter 107 Congratulations for the Emperor's Grandson
Chapter 107 Congratulations to the Emperor’s Grandson
Zhu Di's self-confidence is not unreasonable. From the beginning to the present, there is only one person who can successfully conquer the world in Beiping.
His will, prestige, and means can ensure that whatever he wants to push forward will be achieved... It's just that government affairs are a complicated chess game. If you are desperate in one direction, it will inevitably affect other aspects.
If the forced reform of the imperial examination system leads to turmoil among officials, chaos in the government, and separation of people's hearts... this is something Zhu Di cannot bear.
So how to end this matter requires a proper opportunity.
Coincidentally, it happened to be the fifteenth day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Zhu Di issued an order to invite several important ministers to the palace to attend the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.
Duke Rong Yao Guangxiao, Duke Cheng Zhu Neng, Duke Qiu Fu, Duke Cao Li Jinglong, and Duke Ding Xu Jingchang, the five great princes gathered together.
On the other side, six ministers and nine ministers, including General Secretary Xie Jin, all arrived.
Zhu Di also called his three sons and the emperor's grandson Zhu Zhanji over.
Honors, officials, and clan, these are the three pillars of Zhu Di's rule in the world.
"At the Mid-Autumn Festival, most of the year has passed, and the weather has turned cooler. Although the south of the Yangtze River is different from the north of the Great Wall, it is cold, damp, and cold, which is more harmful to the body. I have prepared a fox fur collar for all of you, as a gift from me."
Zhu Di nodded, "Okay."
Song Li hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the enlightenment of the prince, emperor and grandson is all responsible for the enlightenment of the princes and grandsons. They are all excellent in knowledge and character. It is most appropriate to establish the prince's character, build moral character, and teach knowledge. I think it should be
Only when it is customized can it be considered safe.”
What's more, this is still the Great Tomorrow, and we don't know what will happen next.
Zhu Di raised his head and looked at the others.
Song Li was stunned, "This...I don't know."
Zhu Di's tone was filled with anger. To be honest, it was a miracle that Zhu Di could suppress it until now.
Zhu Di pondered over and over again and sighed, "Song Shangshu, I ask you, what are you going to do with this school? There are so many students in it, why can't they not even have a place? Could it be that my grandson has been messing around for a year?
"
It is true that reforming the imperial examination would involve too much and would even shake the foundation of the country.
As the saying goes, when you treat others with courtesy, you must ask for something.
Xia Yuanji, Song Li and others all agreed.
When the drink was almost finished, Zhu Di finally smiled and stretched out his hand to pull Zhu Zhanji over.
Zhu Di said excitedly, and everyone present listened and nodded frequently.
I tried my best to guard against it, but there was still an oversight.
Everyone felt the emperor's deep concern, but they also smelled something unusual.
The old monk has his own ideas and thoughts.
Zhu Zhanji rolled his eyes, looking innocent.
Song Li gritted his teeth and said: "Indeed, I have thought about it carefully and this is the only one that is most appropriate."
Xu Jingchang established a school and actually got the title of No. 1 in the world.
Zhu Di smiled, "There are so many private schools and so many young men who don't know how to calculate the merits of enlightenment! This won't work. Well, aren't we collecting commercial taxes now and making all shops register? I will give you the Ministry of Etiquette
One of the powers is to register all private schools. If there is a private school teacher who mistakenly has a disciple, it can be easily dealt with. Of course, if there is a good teacher, he must also be commended. It is considered the authority of your Rites Department. The Song Qing family
Don’t refuse because you are tired!”
It's just like taking a train. It doesn't matter whether you have a first-class seat or a second-class seat, even a standing ticket. The key is to get on the train and get to your destination.
While talking, Hou Xian led a group of eunuchs, holding trays, walked to the courtiers one by one, and presented the fox fur.
"This is my grandson. When he was born, I dreamed that Huang Kao gave me a jade pendant. When I woke up, I got this grandson. This was given to me by Huang Kao and also from God.
For Ming Dynasty."
The moment Song Li agreed, the smile on Xu Jingchang's face could no longer hold back.
In the end, I was downgraded to a private school, but who knows, people are not afraid of how low their status is. As long as they have a formal status, everything will be easier to handle.
what to do?
Song Li was also panicked for a moment and could only compromise: "Your Majesty, I, I think it can be regarded as a private school."
The official school is not good, and the imperial academy is not good either.
Song Li obviously sensed the problem, but he couldn't refute it and couldn't refuse.
Song Li was even more confused: "I still don't know."
Just as everyone was savoring the bitterness, Xu Jingchang suggested with a smile: "Your Majesty, the top three in the imperial examination have royal streets to praise officials and private schools. They dare not compete with Sandingjia, but let them ride horses around the capital.
It’s okay to be happy too, right?”
"Is it the kind of place organized by scholars to educate rural children about literacy?" Zhu Di asked again.
Zhu Di smiled and said: "It's just a piece of clothing, there's no need for this. Let's sit down and continue drinking and admiring the moon."
The fatal thing is coming!
Jian Yi also made preparations, so he said: "Replying to Your Majesty, the matter of official school is unusual. If it is established as an official school, does it mean that someone who comes out of it is a disciple of the emperor? Since he is a disciple of the emperor, can he take part in the imperial examination? If he takes part in the imperial examination
, can I join the court as an official? I think these matters are too involved, so we must be cautious."
It’s over!
I tried to guard against it, but I still failed to guard against it.
Royal Academy?
But Xu Jingchang always firmly believed that Zhu Di was not an ordinary emperor. He had a strong will to do things. If he just clung to his old ways and allowed these people to fool him, how could Yongle's prosperous age begin?
Therefore, I will definitely win this round!
The bright moon rises and reaches the willow branches.
"Jian Shangshu's words are reasonable."
Zhu Di nodded, "That's true. Lord Jian, I intend to upgrade the school where the emperor's grandson studies to an official school. What do you think?"
Although there are two words "private school" at the end, what does it have to do with it!
"Your Majesty, this is for His Majesty the Imperial Grandson. During his time at school, he received perfect marks in the cultural courses. He also performed well in other subjects such as carpentry, weaving, painting, and accounting. Therefore, he was awarded a first-class diploma, and he was ranked No. 1 in the world.
"
When the wine enters the throat, some people are happy, while others are miserable.
Jian Yi listened over and over, and could only say: "I congratulate Your Majesty. It is really gratifying that your Majesty is so smart, and that the Ming Dynasty will last forever."
He holds the Jin Yiwei, so he naturally knows about Jian Yi's search for Yao Guangxiao. It must be said that they are very smart. Although the old monk used to play chess with Xu Jingchang every day, he is definitely not Xu Jingchang's group.
Xu Jingchang then took out another graduation certificate like a magic trick.
"Your Majesty, I am here to assist Your Majesty. I dare not make any omissions. The title of official school cannot be awarded lightly if it is true."
The gap was finally opened.
As he spoke, Zhu Di held Zhu Zhanji in his arms and said apologetically: "My eldest grandson, it turns out that you have only attended private school for one year!"
Seeing that everyone was against it, Zhu Di didn't say anything more, nor did he drag Xu Jingchang out to make a fuss. Instead, he smiled and said: "Since you all don't agree, I won't say anything. The imperial court doesn't give official academic titles, but I give them
What do you think of the title of a royal private school? Give it to Zongzheng Temple, and from now on the princes and grandsons will all go to the school for enlightenment. Is that okay?"
Zhu Di said with a smile: "Jian Tianguan is a real man who has learned a lot about the country, but since it is the place where my grandson studied, there is nothing wrong with giving him the title of official school. As for other things, that school is all about
If you ask them to take the imperial examination for some simple things, they might not be able to pass it. Why should they care so much?"
"Yeah!" Song Li's temples were soaked in cold sweat, and his voice was trembling.
With the status and the reputation of the emperor's grandson, this school is destined to become a blockbuster.
Therefore, we must learn a lesson, and we must strictly monitor the princes and grandsons, without making any omissions, otherwise there will be endless disasters.
Yao Guangxiao was old and felt the deepest feeling when he held it in his hand, so he took the lead in kowtow to thank Tianen.
Sure enough, Zhu Di didn't waste too much saliva and said with a smile: "This child is also trying his best. He went to school when he was just over four years old and became enlightened with people in their teens and twenties. He is better at reading and literacy than those in the exam.
He is also a good person. After one year, he has learned thousands of words, endorsed arithmetic, and is proficient in everything. What's even more amazing is that if you follow me on horseback and archery, you will definitely be a versatile man in both civil and military affairs. I am very relieved!"
This is even worse!
"Then do you know how many Mengtong there are in private schools?"
Zhu Di kept praising Zhu Zhanji, and the black boy's face turned red. "Grandpa Huang, why didn't you find so many advantages in your grandson before?"
"Song Shangshu, when I came here, I prepared the situation of the school, including the scale of the school, the number of people in the school, the assessment standards, etc. If Song Shangshu is willing, my school is willing to become the best private school in the world. What do you think?"
Everyone really didn't take it seriously, thinking it was just a place for four or five-year-old children to play around before going to school. Who knew that a moment of negligence would lead to endless troubles.
The six ministries are all expanding their powers, and our own Ministry of Rites cannot lag behind.
"I... obey your order!"
Everyone was on tenterhooks. The wine from the first year of Hongwu could not be tasted, and the exquisite mooncakes could not taste... Xu Jingchang looked at the ministers who were restless and worried, and felt very happy in his heart.
At this point, Song Li can't stop him, and neither can the six ministries or nine ministers.
Zhu Di suddenly raised his head again, "Song Shu, do you know how many private schools there are in the Ming Dynasty?"
Zhu Di happily accepted the graduation certificate and raised his wine glass, "Come, let's drink this cup to the full! Congratulations to the emperor's grandson!"
Without waiting for Song Li to say anything, Zhu Di smiled and said: "Okay, let's call it the best private school in the world... The place where my eldest grandson studies is worthy of these four words... Song Qing's house, you can review it on the spot! I
Witness this with all the ministers."
The fur is soft and warm, as smooth as satin, and the lining is also made of the best fabrics. It is very luxurious and shows the royal skills and no expense is spared.
We have heard this kind of thing a lot, but no one would expose it.
Zhu Di said with a smile on his face, "Very good, this is what my eldest grandson deserves."
Needless to say, Xu Jingchang also has one.
But everyone knows what's going on. On the street, you can listen to seven paragraphs of this kind of joke for a penny. Will there be a time when you are born that the sky is filled with red light, the fragrance is overflowing, and the clouds of happiness are lingering, which lasts for three days?
!
Zhu Di also gave everyone moon cakes, fine wine, and everyone also got grapes and tangerines...everything was placed in front of the courtiers.
At this time, what Song Li regretted most was that he had agreed to let Zhu Zhanji go to that bullshit school.
"Private school? Is it a private school?"
Zhu Di smiled and said, "It's a good idea. This is also a great promotion of education, study hard and make progress... but the court cannot pay for it."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. This is a small activity of a private school, just for the people. We raise our own money and entertain ourselves, which can be regarded as an explanation to the parents of the students. We will never dare to boast more than the serious etiquette department."
official."
Xu Jingchang's tone was polite, but at this time Zhu Gaoxu said: "Father, since the eldest nephew has won the first class, I, as the uncle, plan to spend 50,000 yuan to invite dragon and lion dances, playing and playing, to make it fun."
Zhu Gaosui also said quickly: "Second brother has paid for it, so I will publish it in the Di newspaper, just to join in the fun."
