First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 508

Of course, this prediction does not rely on the 64 hexagrams of the Book of Changes, which is mysterious and mysterious.

It relies on a solid foundation in mathematics.

For example, Zhang Ximeng, together with other teachers and students, successfully predicted a lunar eclipse when he was in Jimin Academy.

In addition, Zhang's theory can also evaluate and predict policies... such as how many people there are in various places, how many fields, how much land per capita, how much rations per capita, how much tax the people can afford, and how much consumption Ability... These can be roughly calculated as long as you put your heart into it.

With these numbers as the basis, anyone who is not too confused can know what things cannot be done!

For example, excessive expropriation regardless of the carrying capacity of ordinary people, such as large-scale construction projects, and extensive recruitment of civilian husbands.

According to past Confucian ideas, how should we deal with such things?

Dissuade the emperor, cherish the people, practice benevolent government, use the kingly way, and don't extort violently.

But when it comes to Zhang Ximeng, as long as he has learned arithmetic, he can produce solid data and explain the consequences clearly.

At this point, they are still determined to go their own way and unwilling to change...that is to encourage officials to take the initiative to destroy.

That's right, Zhang Ximeng's provincial government and bureaucratic system came into effect at this time.

Although many officials are full of minds, good at calculating, prevarication, perfunctory, and all kinds of messy methods, it makes people gnash their teeth.

But they also have a role that is often overlooked, that is, they can use their skillful ingenuity, gorgeous rhetoric, and invincible ability to prevaricate against some absurd chaos.

At least they don't let things get out of hand.

This is Zhang Ximeng's outline of Daming's future, but he is only giving lectures in one place in Jiangxi, and there is still a long way to go to promote the whole country, and waiting for these talents to grow up, become the pillars of Daming, and truly grasp power. too long.

It can only be said that Zhang Ximeng has planted a seed, at most he has planted a field, and there is still a long way to go before a good harvest.

"Zhang Xiang, are you going to return to Beijing next, or go to other places to continue giving lectures and promote enlightenment?" Liu Sanwu asked curiously.

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "I haven't fully figured it out yet. Your Majesty's side probably wants to see me so chic and at ease. I guess he wants to let me go back to Beijing. Right now, Zheng Yuchun is here too. The three aunts and six wives who clean up the place are changing customs. , He can do a good job in this matter, and I don’t need to say anything more.”

After a little calculation, Zhang Ximeng realized that he really had nothing to do.

"It's still the same sentence, teach students with heart, study hard, and make progress every day!"

Liu Sanwu quickly agreed, "I've written it all down."

After Zhang Ximeng's lecture, he returned to his residence. This small house was already empty. Just two days ago, Zhang Shuning and his grandparents left quietly to go to a new school.

Without his son around, Zhang Ximeng was a little empty.

So he invited someone over, that is Father Xia!

He came back from Yingtian... he didn't expect so many things to happen during this trip, Father Xia had mixed flavors, but also mixed flavors.

"Master Zhang, Zhifeng's child is indeed intelligent and unusual. It is my family's blessing to become a disciple of Mr. Zhang in several lifetimes! I, I have nothing to repay, I can only thank Mr. Zhang!"

While talking, Dad Xia was about to kneel down, Zhang Ximeng quickly stretched out his hand and held him back, "No need, since you are a veteran, you should know that there is no need to be polite to me. And let me be honest, after a long time my reputation , but also rely on Zhifeng to spread the word, she is an excellent seedling, I like it very much."

Father Xia was slightly taken aback. He didn't understand what Zhang Ximeng valued Xia Zhifeng, but he believed in Mr. Zhang's character, so he didn't doubt anything else.

"Zhang Xianggong, the one who wants to marry Feng girl this time is the nephew of the deputy envoy Tang Ao. I never expected that old godly woman to be so bold. I won't agree."

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "Speaking of which, this matter has something to do with me. They wanted to curry favor with me as a master through Zhifeng. In fact, they were overthinking. Now it has been found out that Tang Ao has stolen a lot of money, and their family also relies on Tang Ao Tang Ao has already been escorted to Beijing, and if there is no accident, he will peel the last grass. As for the other Tang family members, they will also be assigned to guard the border. You don't have to worry."

Hearing Zhang Ximeng's assurance, Father Xia was overjoyed, bowed quickly, and thanked him again and again.

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "Don't worry, from now on, you don't have to worry, I will make arrangements properly. Don't let Zhifeng be wronged. A talent like her should concentrate on research and make contributions to Daming!" "

Being praised by Zhang Xiang so much, Father Xia didn't know what to say, he just grinned, and before he knew it, he even drank several more glasses of wine, overjoyed.Father Xia didn't go home directly, but ran to his wife's grave, crying and laughing at the same time, talking to her, thank you, for giving me a daughter who is a genius, with this precious daughter, there will be no regrets in this life !

Zhang Ximeng had almost arranged the things at hand. On this day, a decree came from Beijing.

He thought it was Old Zhu who asked him to return to Beijing, but when he opened it, Zhang Ximeng was shocked.

Old Zhu actually asked him in a deliberative tone if he would like to go to Peking to give lectures... Afterwards, a letter led by Huang Zicheng was sent over.

Above, Huang Zicheng spoke earnestly. The land of Yanshan has been separated since the Five Dynasties. For hundreds of years, it has been infested by Hu Feng, and its enlightenment has declined... Today, it is fortunate to return to China and be included in the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

In the past few years, I have been working hard to start the school, and I dare not relax day and night.

After several years of work, there are 68 Mongolian schools around Beiping, and [-] schools in prefectures and counties.

There are more than 5000 students in the school.

Thanks to the help of God for the students, King Yan generously built the Peking University Hall.

Students and others have empty schools, but they can't teach people.Looking up to Zhang Gong, looking forward to Zhang Xiang coming to give lectures, is like looking at the rain after a long drought.

I also hope that Zhang Xianggong will observe the enthusiasm of the students, spare no effort to spare no time to come and educate one side, and the merits are immeasurable!

After Huang Zicheng finished writing, there was a thick pile of signatures on the back, full of sincerity, no need to say more.

Zhang Ximeng pondered for a while. He really didn't expect that this Huang Zicheng could do a good job. After only a few months, he set up the school.

It's really not easy!

Could it be that he uses his ability to do bad things to do things, and the efficiency is so high?

Just as Zhang Ximeng was feeling emotional, another person came suddenly.

"Master Zhang, King Yan has sent a gift."

Zhang Ximeng was taken aback for a moment, Zhu Di?

His father has already issued an order, and Huang Zicheng has also written a joint letter. He is worried that I won't go?What else can this kid do?

After Zhang Ximeng came out, he found Li Jinglong running over quickly.

"Master Zhang, I have been ordered by the King of Yan to come here to present a gift for Mr. Zhang to have a look at!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Li Jinglong, you know, I never accept gifts."

Li Jinglong was full of confidence, "Master Zhang, you will definitely accept this gift."

"Really?" Zhang Ximeng said with a smile, "Then let's have a look!"

Li Jinglong beckoned, and someone brought exquisite trays to Zhang Ximeng, unfolded the red silk, and inside was a piece of golden gold!It's as big as a book!

Zhang Ximeng frowned, "Li Jinglong, now that Zhu Di is giving gifts so directly, isn't he covering it up at all?"

Li Jinglong smiled, "Zhang Xianggong, please pay attention." He walked to the front of the first tray and unfolded it a little. Only then did Zhang Ximeng see clearly that it was a gold box.

"Zhang Xiang, I have discussed with Yan Wang. He heard that Zhang Xianggong is in Jimin School, and he pays more attention to mathematics, and has newly opened courses such as physics, chemistry, statistics, etc. Yan Wang knows that these subjects are very important, and he is also the leader of Peking University. The main courses of the university hall. So he made a dozen gold boxes, hoping to carry Zhang Xiang's teaching materials and send them back to Peiping, as the treasure of the university hall!"

Zhang Ximeng was startled, and then laughed out loud: "What do you mean? You are so calculating! This gold box is not for me, and you want me to put a few books on it? Dare to take advantage of me, he Zhu Di is really impressive! "

Li Jinglong laughed quickly and said: "The gold box is not expensive, but the knowledge is worth a thousand gold. I also ask Mr. Zhang to make all the students in Peking, with a heart of learning!"

Now Zhang Ximeng had no choice but to classify his manuscripts and handouts and put them into gold boxes... Li Jinglong got the treasure, sealed it up quickly, and transported it away immediately.

"Don't let the people of Jimin Academy know!" Li Jinglong was triumphant, "Zhang Xiang gave lectures here, but he didn't leave any manuscripts. Let us be the first in Peking University. Then we will see why they compete with us. First!"

Chapter 7 and Six

Zhang Ximeng looked at Li Jinglong in astonishment, feeling speechless... He didn't get anything, and he bought so many books?

Since his debut, Zhang Ximeng has never been so depressed!

It's a big loss!

But he couldn't refuse. After all, Zhang Ximeng was not a Buddha of the Western Paradise, and he was happy to spread knowledge. Not to mention Zhu Di, even if ordinary people came to ask for advice, Mr. Zhang couldn't refuse. Dou three liters of golden rice, is that preaching, or robbery?

We are Xuezong, not the king of Bandit Mountain.

It's just that being tricked by Zhu Laosi still made Zhang Ximeng very upset.

Zhu Xiaosi, you are so lost, you think I can't mess with you anymore, don't you?

Just wait and see, soon you will feel how powerful I am.

Those who are familiar with Zhang Ximeng actually know that this man is far from open-minded, and he has never suffered any disadvantages. Zhu Ying plotted against him, and Zhang Ximeng made him sleep in the mountains, not to mention the others.

Zhu Di was frantically probing on the line of life and death, and he dared to invite Zhang Ximeng. What's the difference between this and Le Zong sitting in an open hood?It's all suicidal behavior.

Of course, some people don't know this yet.

For example, Huang Guan, when he heard that Li Jinglong had brought a gold box and went to Zhang Ximeng to cheat on the manuscript, he rushed to report.

Liu Sanwu, Qi Tai, Lian Zining, these people are all here, and the big guys are discussing how to carry forward Zhang Xianggong's learning after Zhang Xianggong leaves, teach students, bring Jimin Academy to a new height, and become the number one school in the world identity of.

But after hearing that Zhang Xiang's manuscript was taken away, Liu Sanwu was startled, and Qi Tai and Lian Zining stood up suddenly.

"Quickly, arrange people to block people back!"

Huang Guan rolled his eyes, "Mr. Qi, don't give orders at this time. The person who comes is Cao Guogong's eldest son, and he is surrounded by the guards of Prince Yan's Mansion. Can you stop him by sending random people? You should go yourself!"

Qi Tai blushed, got up hastily, and went after him personally, Lian Zining followed behind, and the other teachers all ran out.

Only the elderly Liu Sanwu sighed.

"Old man, when this old man planned to leave, I asked Zhang Xiang to keep the manuscript, but who knew that the villain would get there first. If someone snatched it away, I would be a sinner in the school!"

Old Liu sighed, is this thing really so important?

There is no doubt about that.

The entire academic system established by Zhang Ximeng is intended to replace the 2000-year-old Confucian orthodoxy.Let's not talk about anything else, if you can get the Spring and Autumn Period, Book of Rites, Shangshu... and Confucius' own annotations, do you think this thing is considered a national treasure?

Especially in the school, with such a book, one can suppress one's luck.

Why is it called the best school in the world?

Go to the library and have a look, I have Zhang Xianggong's manuscripts here, do you have any?

Thinking of the consequences of this incident, Liu Sanwu regretted it too much.

He couldn't care less, and rushed directly to Zhang Ximeng's residence.

When he arrived, Qi Tai, Lian Zining, and many teachers and students blocked Li Jinglong.

Li Jinglong was not afraid either.

"I want the manuscript. I'm sorry. The gold box has been sealed and sent to Peking... If you want to get it back, it's impossible. I'll just sit here, you can do whatever you want!"

Li Jinglong just lay flat, looking like a hob.The gang gritted their teeth in anger.If his father was not Li Wenzhong, the teachers of Jimin School would have torn Li Jinglong to pieces.

Liu Sanwu gritted his teeth, "How about this, Zhang Xiang's manuscript is not a copy, the old man allows you to take half of it, at least leave the half for us!"

"Keep half?" Li Jinglong looked up to the sky and laughed, "I'm sorry, but don't even think about it. Let me just say this, His Royal Highness Yan Wang has listed this batch of manuscripts as national treasures, and put them in our Peking University. Twelve hours, guarded in shifts, there will never be any problems, if you want to read a book, you must ask the palace for permission, and outsiders should not touch it!"

Liu Sanwu was so angry that he couldn't speak, Qi Tai yelled angrily: "What do you mean? This is Zhang Xiang's manuscript. It promotes enlightenment and spreads knowledge. Instead, you lock the manuscript. What's the reason?"

Li Jinglong laughed, "This is why you are being unreasonable. What Zhang Xiang said has already been published by Huaxia Bookstore, and we in Beiping have obtained [-] books. If you want to learn, just go buy a book. It's just Zhang Xiang's manuscript. Usual, we keep it safe, what's wrong? If you really want it, let me give you an idea!"

Although the big guys didn't have any good premonition, they subconsciously asked, "What idea?"

"It's not easy, Zhang Xiang is in the front house, just beg Zhang Xiang to write another copy!"

Hearing this, the big guy almost went crazy... Is that a matter of writing another copy?

Zhang Xiang’s first official lecture, the handwritten manuscript, and Zhang Xiang’s random manuscript after the lecture, can the value be the same?

What's more, Zhang Ximeng is so busy, how could he make another copy?

"Li Jinglong! Don't bully me too much! I tell you, if you don't return the manuscript, our two families will be enemies!"

Upon hearing this, Li Jinglong jumped up happily.

He took out a letter from his arms and threw it directly into Liu Sanwu's arms.

"Look, this is the letter of war written by our Highness to you! Within five years, the Peking University will definitely become the number one school in the world, and then you will obediently bow your heads and bow down!"

"Insanity!"

Qi Tai, Lian Zining and the others were all blown away.

"Good! Good! Good! We agree! Tell King Yan, I, Jimin School, is the first school established by Zhang Xiang, and it is also the place where Zhang Xiang gave lectures for the first time. Average land, save Simin! This is me The foundation of Jimin Academy, when the time comes, we will let you know that no matter what the competition is, you will definitely lose!"

This time it was fun, the two colleges in the north and the south faced each other directly.

In this regard, Zhang Ximeng said that his mood is stable, and he is too lazy to deal with such boring things.In fact, there is nothing wrong with schools competing with each other and striving to be the first.

Moreover, they all teach Zhang's studies, and they are all their own disciples, so let them go!

It's just that Zhang Ximeng didn't expect that Zhu Di's tricks are not limited to this!

But the gold box containing Zhang Ximeng's manuscript crossed the Yangtze River and arrived in Yangzhou.

The people arranged by Zhu Di immediately began to fight.

Welcome Zhang Xiangxin to study the manuscript and go to Peiping!