First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 561

It's really risking your life!

But is such a risk of death worth it?

Of course it's worth it!

Passed the entrance examination at Fudan Academy and entered the top school of Ming Dynasty. From then on, life is smooth, and the glory of the ancestors...why not risk your life?

It's not that people can't endure hardships, and it's not that they can't risk their lives. The only problem is whether it's worth it!

You can't scream wolfishness while being reluctant to give meat to eat, only willing to take out a small plate of spoiled dog food...

Obviously being tricked, but still becoming a wolf, this is not a serious wolf!

It is worth mentioning that due to the success of Xiahezhai, the newspapers were full of articles, and people flocked to it, which made Zhang Shuning's manuscript a hot seller.

This is no ordinary heat, from top to bottom, almost everyone is buying.

Including officials and wealthy households from all over the country, they dare not miss it.

Teachers in many schools secretly bought a copy and studied it by themselves.

There is no way, Zhang Shuning deciphered the method of the proposition in an unprecedented way.If they don't increase their armament level as soon as possible, they will be cleared soon.

In the future, the face of several top schools will be gone.

But they are improving, and on the other side, a few little guys are also secretly working harder.

Hu Yan, Huang Guan, Jing Qing, and Xia Zhifeng in Beijing were all excited.

Although these few people are young, almost all of them are geniuses, and they are proficient in exams.I studied with Zhang Ximeng for a period of time, and my foundation is good.

If you really deal with the teachers, these teachers may not be able to play with them.

Moreover, Hu Yan also found a few newcomers, including Yang Shiqi, and a kid named Xie Jin. If there is no accident, after a few years, they will all be dragged into the bandit.

How popular is Zhang Shuning's book?

Let's put it this way, even Zhu Yuanzhang has a copy in his hand!

"Mr. Zhang, you really gave birth to a good son!" Old Zhu gritted his teeth.

Zhang Ximeng rolled his eyelids, "It's just ordinary, nothing out of the ordinary!"

Old Zhu snorted, "It's not surprising! His book sold better than ours!"

Zhang Ximeng was startled, Ganqing Lao Zhu cares about this!

"No, the lord's book was ordered by various schools and used directly as a teaching material. This book of his is still purchased voluntarily, and it is incomparable."

Zhu Yuanzhang's face became even darker, "You mean, if it wasn't for the mandatory order, we wouldn't be able to sell Shuning, right?"

Zhang Ximeng shook his head, "You can't say that, after all, the lord still has two more parts to write!"

At this time, Empress Ma said, "But Shuning's supplementary materials can also be updated every year! Speaking of which, it has much more potential than Your Majesty's book!"

This sentence directly made Zhu Yuanzhang a fool.

Without such a bully, it’s okay if we can’t compete with Mr. Zhang, but why can’t even Mr. Xiao Zhang?

Still let no one live?

However, there is one thing that makes Lao Zhu feel a little relieved. With just one book, he has already received 15 manuscript remuneration, and there will be more in the future...

Chapter 779

Zhu Yuanzhang felt what it was like to be a rich man, and he also understood why Zhang Ximeng dared to be so extravagant, even to the point of being reckless!

There's no way, it's really good to earn manuscript fees!

Take Lao Zhu as an example, the first time his book was published, there were more than a million copies, which is far from enough. Officials and common people, so many students, and even overseas vassal states, people who want to study the experience of Emperor Hongwu , are as numerous as a cow's hair.

Even barbarian merchants approached the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and asked for help with translation.

Be sure to be accurate, they've been screwed over in the past by those who screw things up.For example, when requesting a translation of the Tao Te Ching, it was so mysterious that it was directly translated into "black, black".

Xuan does mean black, but if you translate this sentence into black, you are cheating barbarians.

After collecting a lot of strange stories, the barbarian merchants gradually realized that they had been duped, so they simply studied on their own. Gradually, some people really had a good command of Chinese.

In order to translate more securely, they set up a special translation hall, and invited several famous experts to help check it out.General works are already fine.

But the childhood experience written by Zhu Yuanzhang himself, such an important thing, can't make a mistake, so they made a request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Money matters are easy to talk about, as long as they are accurate.

Compared with these distant barbarian merchants, merchants in Korea, Ryukyu, Annan and other places were much more relaxed.

They themselves use Chinese characters, and the books are also written in Chinese characters, so there is no obstacle to reading them.

But the less difficult it was, the more frightened and shuddering they were.

What happened to Shangguo?

It is obvious that His Majesty the Emperor is blessed by destiny, and all the saints and spirits are taking care of him...how can he write so humblely?

Why don't we help make up...write it!

For example, His Majesty is a descendant of Zhu Zi, or he was born of a god and a bear girl. Since his birth, he has been protected by a black dragon, fed by a goshawk, born with supernatural power, wise and brave...

Facing the suggestions of these Korean people, Mao Gui's scalp was numb, and he warned them directly, if you dare to talk nonsense and tamper with the imperial pen articles, you will wait for the family to be wiped out!

Moreover, Mao Gui also specially sent Lan Yu an official document, telling Lan Yu that he must keep an eye on Gao Li's movements, and if there is a rebellious letter, he will be punished immediately!

All in all, Lao Zhu's book has unlimited potential for money.

And there will be two more later, one can imagine how much money Lao Zhu can make...

"We've been in Peiping for so long, so it's time for us to respond. The fourth brother also spends a lot on food, clothing and flowers. We plan to give this little money to the fourth child to make him a little more generous." Zhu Yuanzhang said after consideration.

Empress Ma also nodded, "Your Majesty said so, and I have nothing else to say. The burden on the fourth son's shoulders is heavy, and the child is also very difficult. I am worried about him. I have so many debts, how can I pay them off?" !"

It was not easy, the couple finally thought of giving Zhu Di some sweets.

Zhu Di was moved to tears when he got the news.

"Sir, you see that both the emperor and the empress will give me money. Your manuscript fee is so much, should you also share some with your apprentices! I really can't bear it now."

Zhang Ximeng blinked his eyes and said in a low voice: "King Yan, if you are smarter, I advise you not to ask for your majesty's money. You have to think about how to prepare some gifts and send your majesty and queen away as soon as possible. If you still If you want to get money from them, I'm afraid you will fall deeper!"

Zhu Di blinked his eyes, a little dubious.

Although there are many villains around me, there are also people who lack great virtue.

But the father and the queen are still reliable, definitely more reliable than the penny-pinching husband.

Zhu Di thought about it again and again, but he only agreed superficially, but he didn't really take it seriously.

Two days later, the old Zhu and his wife called Zhu Di over, and he was the only one. Empress Ma even cooked for Zhu Di herself, making several favorite dishes for Zhu Di.

But Zhu Di was so moved, my dear mother!Really dear!

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his son, who was already quite tall, strong and strong, and looked like himself when he was young. Old Zhu was also very happy.

"It's been more than a year since I arrived in Peiping in a blink of an eye, and I have experienced a lot of things during this period. Father is also planning to respond to heaven. You have many brothers, and father can't take care of all of them, but every child, in father's heart, is important. It's the same. Do you understand?" Zhu Yuanzhang changed his tone from the past, and he was really like an ordinary old father, teaching earnestly.

Zhu Di was very touched, "My son understands what my father means... I will stay in Beiping well, manage the frontiers, guard Daming, share the worries of the prince's brother, and take care of other brothers and sisters. In short, our family must love each other and love each other. support."

Old Zhu laughed loudly, "We love to hear that, you bastard, you've finally grown up!"

The father and son chatted more and more happily, and Zhu Di gradually forgot what Zhang Ximeng explained.

In such a scene of fatherly kindness and son filial piety, you tell me that the father will cheat me?Why am I so unbelievable!

At this time, Empress Ma delivered the food, and the whole family sat around happily.

Zhu Yuanzhang is right, although he has the same heart for every child, but there are too many children and things are too busy.

The time he can spare is very limited.

In the past, Zhu Biao was the only one who could accompany his parents alone.

Later, Zhu Xi, Zhu Fan, and Zhu Di occasionally had a chance, but those who were younger than them failed.This time, Zhu Yuanzhang and his wife came to Beiping to patrol the border, and they lived for so long, it was a rare encounter.

Zhu Di really got a huge advantage, and God laughed at him.

"Father got a manuscript fee. Logically speaking, everyone should have a share. But the money can be said to be more or less. If the big guy divides it, nothing can be done. Father pondered Come on, I'll give it to you!"

Zhu Di nodded quickly, "Thank you, Father, my son will definitely use this sum of money properly to satisfy Father."

Zhu Laosi was overjoyed, he was overjoyed that after so many years of losses, he could finally see the money back.It can also be above board, adding a la carte to each meal.

Moreover, even Zhang Shuning can sell books to make money. Looking around, he is poor, and every day he opens his eyes, he worries about money. Being a prince like me has no taste at all.

By the way, I'm about the same age, and I'm going to get married in two or three years, so get me some wife money early.

Zhu Di was full of calculations, and the corners of his mouth turned up, almost laughing out loud.

But suddenly, Zhu Yuanzhang asked, "Fourth brother, what do you plan to use the money for, can you tell my father?"

Zhu Di was stunned, what should I say?Said I kept it to marry a wife?

He was stunned for a moment, and Zhu Yuanzhang said: "We have thought about it for you, we plan to build a normal school, what do you think?"

Zhu Di was startled, "Father, building a school is a good thing, but..."

Before Zhu Di finished speaking, Old Zhu laughed, "It's really a good thing. Sun Yan plans to set up eight to ten normal schools across the country. Let's figure it out, except Yingtian, Jiangzhou, Jinan, Hangzhou and other places. In addition, Beiping, Xi'an, Taiyuan, and Yunnan must be arranged, and the north, south, east, and west must be balanced. But you have already built a Peking University, and if you add a normal school, I am afraid that your burden will be too heavy. Can you do it?"

Can it work?

Zhu Di was startled, a man, can you say no?

Moreover, building a normal school in Beiping means that Beiping can compete with Yingtian and become the two major cultural and educational centers in the north and the south.

What is especially important is that Zhang Shuning has already started to show his talents in teaching... Build a nest to attract phoenixes, get his little partner here, let him be the head of the mountain in a few years, and then his talents can be endless.

Moreover, Zhang Shuning has so many good classmates, so get them here, plus Qi Tai, Huang Zicheng, Lian Zining and other crouching dragons and phoenixes... Oh my god!

At this time, all the talents have arrived, and the young and long have gathered together.

We have full wings around us, how powerful I should be!

The more Zhu Di thought about it, the more excited he became, so he patted his chest and agreed directly.

"Father, don't worry, if we can run one school well, we can run two, three, and there is no problem at all!" Zhu Di slapped his chest loudly.

The next thing he did was cry.

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered and said: "Fourth, it's like this. We have read Sun Yan's detailed plan for the establishment of these schools. In principle, the funds will be treated equally, and even a little more in remote places. But it is really implemented. , It also depends on the financial resources of various places.”

Zhu Yuanzhang explained to Zhu Di, but there is no need to explain.

A school must be inseparable from the local economic conditions.

For example, the cost of running a school is the same, but if the local government allocates more land to the school, and the school rents out the land to increase additional income, it will definitely be more convenient and convenient.Moreover, localities can also introduce talents and provide funding.You can even donate money to help students... No one can say no to these things.

After all, the imperial court encourages running schools.

Excluding messy calculations, you can't help eating fireworks.

"Overall, the conditions in Beiping may not be as good as other places... In other words, you have to subsidize a lot of expenses!"

Hearing this, Zhu Di's face changed slightly, "Father, can you help me?"

Lao Zhu nodded, and said simply: "Don't worry about this, we will definitely work hard. Now I will give you 15 guan, and in the future, it will not be less than [-] guan every year... Beiping is an important city of education, and others can't say that we are biased." .”

Zhu Di breathed a sigh of relief, "Father, so the gap is not too big, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered slightly, "It's hard to say. Let's take a look. If the next tax reform goes smoothly, you can allocate 150 million yuan a year. How much is your current Peking school spending a year?"

Zhu Di was startled, and stretched out three fingers silently.

300 million guan!

Compared with Peking Academy, the annual expenditure is also 300 million guan, and the court can solve half of it at most, and then his father only gives 15 guan, which is still the first year.

"Father, my boy understands right, you give 15 guan, let my boy give 150 million guan, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang coughed lightly, "Wrong!"

"How much is that?"

"130 million! Can't you even count this?"

Zhu Di's eyes widened, and he yelled strangely: "Then, is there any difference? How can I live this day?"

Old Zhu's face sank, and he snorted coldly: "If you can't pass, then move the Peking University to Taiyuan and let your third brother come!"