First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 591

It's okay for you to ask me to help you find out the news, but you also have to do something for me!

"On these three questions, thank you Your Majesty!"

Looking at the serious Zhang Chengtian, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly couldn't help laughing, and the more he laughed, the happier he became. He simply stood up and patted the table.

Zhang Chengtian was stunned, what happened?

Is His Majesty crazy?

In the next second, Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the table decisively, "Okay! Let's teach! We must teach well!"

Lao Zhu was really happy.

Let you Zhang Taishi always look down on the IQ of the royal family, now it's all right, and a fool will come out of your family.You are Zhu Biao's master, now we are Zhang Chengtian's master.

This can be regarded as retribution, reincarnation of heaven!

Let's see how you still play tricks on us!

Having been aggrieved for so many years, Lao Zhu felt that it was a relief to express his grievances.

He even felt that it would be all right to change some money.

This job is really great, I wish for it!

Lao Zhu was serious, and Zhang Chengtian also listened carefully, thinking hard.

Time passed quickly, and more than an hour passed in a blink of an eye.

"Boy Chengtian, do you understand?"

"Understood, I understand!" Zhang Chengtian's gaze was still on the book, and his heart had not yet recovered.He suddenly discovered that there seemed to be nothing difficult, everything was clear and easy.

The little fat man laughed from the bottom of his heart, "Your Majesty, why do I think your speech is better than the teachers at school!"

"Oh? How about we compare with your father?"

Zhang Chengtian thought about it for a while, and then said seriously: "From my point of view, His Majesty's speech is better than my father's! At least I understand it!"

"Ouch!"

Lao Zhu was overjoyed. After listening to flattery for so many years, there is no such thing as pleasant and pleasing to the ear!

"Don't worry, if we teach you, you will definitely be admitted to Jimin Academy! We don't believe it. In terms of teaching and educating people, we really can't compare with you Grand Master Zhang!"

Zhu Yuanzhang became ruthless, and Zhang Chengtian became the first disciple of the Son of Heaven to be serious by making such a mistake.

In fact, Lao Zhu also gave lectures in person before. He taught generals in the army, and later became a famous mountain commander in martial arts. It can be said that he has rich teaching experience and skilled skills.

It's just that in the past, Lao Zhu was afraid that these people would bully others, so he didn't let them call themselves students.

But when it comes to Zhang Chengtian, the little fat man is still very likable.

We accept this apprentice!

Old Zhu was also motivated by his compulsion to compete with Zhang Ximeng in teaching, but Zhang Chengtian got the better of him, so why bother?

It can only be said that Lao Zhu is really too free.

Apart from occasionally teaching Zhang Chengtian, the biggest thing he does is to talk about state affairs with those fellow villagers from Fengyang.

In the past, Lao Zhu always discussed with the ministers. Although those people are extremely intelligent, they are always arrogant and full of ideas. It is not as comfortable as chatting with fellow villagers.

"We have settled this account with the big guys several times. The number of people is multiplying, and there are more and more, but there is only so much land, and it will not appear out of thin air. After this time, it will fall on everyone. There are less than ten mu of land left. We can harvest seven to eight hundred catties of grain a year, and there are no natural disasters. This time our land tax will also be reduced, only 5.00%. If it falls on one person, it will not reach fifty. Jin. But even so, we are worried about the big guy!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "A family eats and drinks, lives, grows old, gets sick and dies, sons get married, daughters get married, and everyone has a family.

When old and sick.what to do?Go to the city to work, or start a small business to supplement the household.We know that the big guys are honest and willing to work, and they won't really rely on that little field. "

"But even so, I'm afraid it will be all year round. It's not easy to add a new dress to the child just to fill the stomach." Zhu Yuanzhang patiently settled the account for the big guy.

In fact, this account is very clear, and the big guys don't know how many times they have counted. Old Zhu's estimation is still optimistic.

But then again, hasn't it been like this for thousands of years, is there another way?

Why don't you, Emperor Zhu, give us some rewards so that the folks can live more comfortably?

They dare not say this, after all, they still know who Zhu Yuanzhang is.The second assistant, Wang Guangyang, was sent to prison.

It can be regarded as making decisions for them, and people must be content.

"Your Majesty, I, we don't want to be poor, but what else can we do?"

Old Zhu said with a smile: "We might as well make it clear with the big guys. Now that Daming Bank has a loan, it is to support the big guys to develop overseas. It is to go outside to farm. There is a lot of land outside, and you can have as much as you want! Of course, It's dangerous to go out, we also know."

"But the big guys are all our folks. It was the Huaixi people who created the Ming Dynasty. We thought about it, and we are not afraid of fighting the world with our heads up. There is nothing terrible about going outside to grab territory and occupy land. After all, there are people behind you. In the Ming Dynasty, there was our emperor. There are so many soldiers who have already cleared the obstacles for you... What you are going to now is not the hot places in Nanyang, but Korea. Now, there will be a bunch of tenants working for you immediately."

"How about it! Do you have any thoughts?"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at these folks and said that no one was moved, that was a lie.

But when they think of going out, going so far and leaving their hometown, people can't help but hesitate.

There's no place like home.

After all, the family can still live, and no one wants to do it until they are cornered.

Zhu Yuanzhang could also see that he didn't force everyone to make a decision, but smiled and said: "You have been in Yingtian for a while, and your family is also in a hurry. Let's invite you to watch a play, no matter what the big guys plan, after watching the play , it’s time to go home.”

Zhu Yuanzhang really did what he said, and after another day, he really invited everyone to watch a play in the palace, but this play is very interesting, and it tells the story of Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions.

A team of more than 100 people, after 12 years of hardships, finally returned to Dahan.

Zhu Yuanzhang prepared wine for the villagers while watching the play.

"You guys may not know, but these grapes were introduced from the Western Regions. What we drink is not only good wine, but also the legacy of our ancestors!"

When the big guy heard this, his complexion changed, and then he looked at the wine glass in his hand, it was quite different.

Finally someone made up his mind to go out, he must go out!Even for the sake of future generations, we must go out...

8 Chapter Twenty

Convincing people to go to sea is no small matter.

Zhu Yuanzhang had a sense of accomplishment, and what made him even more delighted was that Zhang Chengtian actually got a good result in the exam, ranking eighth in his class.This is the first time in several years that the little fat man has entered the top ten.

God is sorry, God finally opened his eyes.

This is all thanks to our teaching!

Although Lao Zhu has been teaching Zhang Chengtian for less than half a month, it doesn't prevent him from taking the credit for himself. What's ours is ours, and no one can take it away!

For this reason, Lao Zhu decided to conduct a home visit, and no matter what, let Zhang Ximeng thank him.Otherwise, these years are really too aggrieved.

Even if you are an emperor, it is difficult to raise your head in front of your son's teacher.

Born to be wrong, always let Zhang Ximeng take advantage.

Well now, I finally got it back.

Old Zhu Dun felt refreshed, and when he walked, his steps were light, and he was about to fly, which was a joy.

Zhang Chengtian was also happy, he went home happily, ready to show off, especially to let big brother know that I can make great strides without relying on you!

Zhang Chengtian is really a little angry, the little fat man is not narrow-minded, you are my brother, why can't you teach me?

Are you writing books and teaching students the same?

Why does it work when it comes to me?

I insist on asking you for an explanation, at worst I ask my master to help me decide!

Zhang Chengtian rushed to Zhang Shuning's yard aggressively. He found that the door was ajar, and when he opened it, there was no one inside.

Zhang Shuning had already left, Zhang Chengtian looked around but couldn't find anyone, so he could only go to Xia Zhifeng.

"Senior sister Xia, where is my elder brother? Where has he gone?"

Xia Zhifeng put down the brush in his hand, looking a little depressed, "He's going to Fudan School, he's going to defend in advance, and then he's going to Guizhou."

"Guizhou?" Zhang Chengtian was taken aback, "What is he doing there? I heard that Guizhou is very bitter."

"Yeah!" Xia Zhifeng said, "That's right, since Guizhou established the Chengxuan Political Envoy Division, no one has passed the imperial examination or the major exams in several schools. From the perspective of the Ministry of Education, Guizhou is a desert. "

"Then, the elder brother is still going?" Zhang Chengtian's eyes widened. "What is he going to do? Create another miracle and send students from Guizhou to Jimin Academy?"

Xia Zhifeng took a deep breath, "I don't know either, I just heard that there are a lot of chieftains over there, and the common people don't speak the same language as ours, so it's hard to teach good students."

"Then why go?"

"Because someone has to do something." Xia Zhifeng casually took out a thick book and handed it to Zhang Chengtian, "Take it, your elder brother left it for you."

Zhang Chengtian was stunned for a long while, and then murmured: "He, didn't he say he won't give me a little treat?"

Xia Zhifeng gave Zhang Chengtian a blank look, "Why, do you still hold grudges?"

"I, I dare not!" Zhang Chengtian said so, but he didn't pick up the book.

Xia Zhifeng also sighed lightly, pushed the book in front of Zhang Chengtian, and said, "Do you know what makes your elder brother angry with you the most?"

"I, I don't know, maybe he thinks I'm stupid, I'm embarrassing him!" Zhang Chengtian said helplessly.

Xia Zhifeng shook her head, "No, stupid, smart, that's talent. What's more, you are not really stupid. Zhang Chengtian, I want to tell you that Shu Ning hates you wasting resources the most... Do you know that when you were in Jimin Academy When I saw Shu Ning's collection of books, I was so shocked! Books are very precious, and if you want to spend money to buy them, you may not be able to buy them. You are very lucky. "

"Your conditions are unique, you have too many things, you have an advantage over everyone, do you understand? But you still think about the side door, can he be happy?"

Zhang Chengtian said with a dark face: "My elder brother is the same as me!"

"Yes! That's why he chose to go to Guizhou! Go to the most difficult place and teach those students who may not even be able to speak Chinese!" Xia Zhifeng stood up suddenly, "I'm going to the Royal Library, let's talk about it later."

She left in a hurry, cleanly and without further words.

Xia Zhifeng is not someone who likes to beat around the bush, she upholds the directness of a woman in science and engineering.

Help the world and benefit the world alone.

Xia Zhifeng didn't know how to choose, but she respected Zhang Shuning's choice... because she was lucky enough to come out of the countryside, so she knew the gap in educational resources.

It can be said that if a middle-aged figure can be nurtured by Zhang Ximeng for a period of time, he will be able to establish a sect when he is released.Those who are a little stronger, such as Hu Yan, can achieve a knowledge, influence the court's decision, and affect the life and death of countless people.

This is not to say how strong they are, it is simply luck.

But looking at the entire Ming Dynasty, how many famous teachers are there?

Are these famous teachers willing to do their best to teach ordinary people?

And how many smart children have thrown their whole lives in the fields without even having the chance to discover their own talents?

Xia Zhifeng studies astronomy and geography, the sun, the moon and the stars. She wants to explore the mysteries of this world.

For Zhang Shuning, he thought more about fairness.

Like Zhang Chengtian, as long as he allocates a little bit of his resources, he can cultivate dozens, hundreds of talents...Of course.If it is because of this, it is not fair to say that Zhang Chengtian has committed a great crime.

After all, those who were born in the royal family should be cut to death?

Zhang Shuning couldn't figure this out. The only thing he knew was that he had to try his best to teach as many people as possible, especially those poor people. As the son of a grand master, he had the ability and the obligation, and he was duty-bound!

During Zhang Shuning's stay in Beijing, besides assisting Zhu Di in the delivery of Beiping affairs and helping senior brother Hu Yan complete his research, the rest was to write new teaching aids and find his next target.

After repeated selection, Zhang Shuning chose Longchang Station.

This is the post road built by Tanghe during the period of managing the southwest.

In the original history, Mrs. Shexiang, the chieftain of the Yi nationality, went to Beijing to sue Ma Ye, the commander of the capital, and Lao Zhu upheld justice for Shexiang and rewarded her generously.

After Mrs. Shexiang returned, she mobilized the people and built five hundred miles of post roads, connecting Yunnan, Bashu, Huguang and other places, which greatly improved the closed situation in Guizhou.

There are nine key stations in the five hundred miles, namely Longchang Station, Liuguang Station, Guli Station, Shuixi Station, Xixi Station (also called Shexiang Station), Jinji Station, Geya Station, Guihua Station and Bijie Station, collectively known as Longchang Nine Stations.

A few years later, a person was relegated and realized Taoism in Longchang. From then on, he opened up a line of mind learning and became a saint immediately.

In other words, everyone in the world knows that Longchang enlightened the Tao, but who knew that the Nine Stations of Longchang was opened by a Yi woman!

Female official Qia Yingju, thousands of miles towards the sky.Participate in politics and respect the virtuous and Confucianism, and fold a book with your heart.

In today's time and space, before Mrs. Shexiang could play a role, Tang He had already organized soldiers to build post roads and connect the southwest.

From Huguang to Guizhou and then to Yunnan, the roads are smooth, and merchants can communicate without hindrance.

Zhang Shuning was very excited when he learned this, but he was also very anxious when he saw that Guizhou's education was not flourishing.

His goal this time is Longchang. If possible, he would like to build several schools, including elementary school, primary school, middle school... not only the local Han people, but also the Tusi, Miao, and Yi tribes.

As long as they are willing to learn, Zhang Shuning intends to spare no effort to let them enter the school and study well.