Prince of Chaos

Chapter 691 The God of Exams
Just as Zhong Huamin finished speaking, Zhu Changluo started laughing.

Hearing Zhu Changluo's laughter, Zhong Huamin couldn't help feeling uneasy.

Zhong Huamin also knew that his idea was a bit wild, and he might not be recognized by the crown prince.

However, Zhong Huamin does not regret saying this sentence!

Because Zhong Huamin knows that the reason why China is China is because of Confucian teachings. If Confucian teachings can be further promoted again, then the concept of "China" will also be expanded with the popularization of teachings. Therefore, Zhong Huamin From beginning to end, it is believed that enlightenment is the top priority of the imperial court.

After laughing, Zhu Changluo sighed: "Mr. Zhong's lofty remarks, it is too much to directly serve as the Minister of Rites."

Zhong Huamin panicked and replied: "Your Highness, forgive me, I'm lying."

Zhu Changluo waved his hand and said: "Mr. Zhong is right. Gu also believes that enlightenment is the top priority. It's just that when enlightening, we can't just rely on the temptation of the imperial examination and think that these barbarians can be included."

"Not to mention how difficult the imperial examination is, Mr. Zhong should have a deep understanding. The imperial court only has one imperial examination every three years, and only three to four hundred Jinshi are recorded at one time. On average, in the state capitals of the whole country, A state capital only has one or two Jinshi."

"Such a difficult exam is suddenly placed on these barbarians. They will not think that the court is showing favor, but will think that the court is changing ways to despise them."

"After all, these barbarians are used to it. It is indeed too embarrassing for them to sit peacefully in their study reading sage books and writing beautiful articles."

"In the early years of the Kingdom, Emperor Chengzu conquered Jiaozhi and returned the old land of Jiaozhi to China. However, Jiaozhi, which returned to China, failed to make peace with Daming, and the hearts of the people of Jiaozhi still drifted away from Daming."

"Emperor Chengzu also issued an edict to allow Jiaozhi scholars to participate in the imperial examinations, but after the imperial examinations, only one or two of the Jiaozhi scholars passed the exams, and the rankings were all outside the two hundred. Therefore, the imperial court could not appoint Jiaozhi scholars as officials. , sending more inland officials to Jiaozhi to govern the people.”

"As a result, there was a serious gap between the officials in the interior and the people of Jiaozhi. In addition, Jiaozhi's rebellion has been fanning the flames, inciting the people of Jiaozhi to rebel and kill officials. As a result, Jiaozhi broke away from Daming again after only a dozen years of restoration."

"I don't want this kind of history to repeat itself again. Therefore, when educating the barbarians, we must not raise the tone too high all of a sudden. The imperial examination can let these barbarians take the exam."

"But at the same time as the imperial examination, we must give these barbarians another hope, so that they can pursue this hope and integrate into the Ming Dynasty. This is the right way!"

Zhu Changluo explained the key to educating the barbarians in a simple way. After listening to Zhong Huamin, he was amazed.

It turns out that the crown prince's thinking is far deeper than his.

Zhong Huamin asked, "What should I do?"

Zhu Changluo saw Zhong Huamin being so upbeat, and acquiesced to his question.

This acquiescence was almost as if he had told Zhong Huamin explicitly that his position as governor of Shaanxi-Gansu had already been confirmed.

Zhu Changluo said: "Sir, you can follow the example of the Third Academy of Xishan and establish some academies related to skills and technology in Lanzhou, and select some smart people to study in the academy. After they have learned certain skills and techniques, you can also recommend them to the Third Academy of Xishan. They can also arrange corresponding jobs for them on the spot.”

"It allows them to subtly integrate into the settled life of Lanzhou from shallow to deep, and also can use this as a springboard to allow them to complete the evolution from barbarian to civilized with what they have learned. And then add in Among all walks of life in the Ming Dynasty, complete Sinicization and psychological attachment have been completed."

Zhu Changluo's words were like enlightenment!
Immediately, Zhong Huamin cleared away the fog in his heart, and saw the possibility of Lanzhou and all the vassal states around Daming wholeheartedly submitting.

Zhong Huamin got up and prostrated: "Your Highness's virtue is glorious throughout the ages! I believe that if you teach the barbarians with this method, all the barbarians in all directions will submit to Ming Dynasty and become the eternal ministers of Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Changluo said: "No matter how good a lonely idea is, it must be executed meticulously by a responsible minister to achieve the desired effect. Otherwise, no matter how many lonely thoughts and perfect plans, it is just a fantasy of one person. .”

"Lanzhou is a matter of great importance, not only related to the stability of the northwest of Ming Dynasty, but also related to the issue of the Western Regions, which has been separated from China for 700 years."

"Since the ancient holy dynasties, regardless of whether it is east, west, north or south, only those who have reached the peak of their territory dare to speak of prosperity. Today's Ming Dynasty has ruled only two capitals and thirteen provinces since the civil engineering changes and the Hetao disaster."

"North of the capital is the backyard of the prairie Tartars. These prairie people come and go as soon as they are called, and they don't pay attention to the imperial court at all. In order to prevent them, the imperial court not only allocates money to strengthen the Great Wall every year, but also It is necessary to maintain a large number of troops to ensure the safety of the capital.”

"If a situation like this has to be resolved, how can Gu dare to call ZTE? Therefore, this time, Gu not only needs to solve the dangers of the grasslands outside the Nine Sides, but also needs to open up the barriers of Daming in one fell swoop and suppress the power of Daming." Virtue is re-proclaimed everywhere in the world."

"Thus, I dare to say that the Ming Dynasty is rejuvenating!"

After hearing what Zhu Changluo said, Zhong Huamin immediately felt the heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

Zhong Huamin also immediately expressed his opinion: "If Your Highness envoys you as the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, you must abide by His Highness's teachings, do a good job in Lanzhou affairs, and serve Your Highness Zhang Daming's support, and threaten the barbarians everywhere!"

Zhu Changluo looked at Zhong Huamin who was kneeling on the ground, Zhu Changluo paused for a moment, and then said: "Mr. Zhong knows this heart alone. This time I summoned him to chat with him about the old days. Lanzhou affairs, I still have to be cautious and calm." The decision can only be made after consultation with the Military Aircraft Department of the Cabinet."

After Zhong Huamin heard Zhu Changluo's words, he knew that this was Zhu Changluo's excuse, but, as a subject, it was impossible for him to contradict the truth of the king's words.

Zhong Huamin bowed, "I understand."

However, before making Zhong Huamin wait long, Zhu Changluo ordered the cabinet to appoint Zhong Huamin as Governor of Shaanxi-Gansu Province and Secretary of the Ministry of War, and went to Lanzhou to take office.

After arriving in Lanzhou, Zhong Huamin looked at Lanzhou, which was completely different from the prosperous capital, and felt infinite emotion in his heart.

It's a rough place, but it's also a place of hope!
If Lanzhou can be managed well, not only can it directly absorb the scattered Han people near Lanzhou, but it can also directly absorb the naturalization of the Qiang and Mongolian tribes around Lanzhou.

It can be said that Lanzhou in the future will not only not be as barren as it is now, but her future will be extremely bright, and it will become a bright pearl inlaid by the Ming Dynasty in the northwest!
After recalling the match with the Crown Prince in Ciqing Palace, Zhong Huamin finally withdrew his thoughts.

Zhong Huamin directed to Sun Chengzong, the new master next to him, "Get ready, we will go to King Su's mansion to meet His Royal Highness Su tonight."

After Sun Chengzong heard Zhong Huamin's words, he replied: "I will prepare here."

Sun Chengzong had always followed Fang Shoushi, but this time he condescended to be Zhong Huamin's master, which was actually Zhu Changluo's intention.

After Zhu Changluo gave Fang Shoushi some hints, Fang Shoushi could only reluctantly give up his love and introduce Sun Chengzong to Zhong Huamin.

When Sun Chengzong knew that he was going to come to Lanzhou with the new governor of Shaanxi-Gansu, his first reaction was not loss or depression, but his mood suddenly became excited.

Although Sun Chengzong is also a scholar, his heart has never been at ease. He followed Fang Shoushi back then in order to gain experience in the army and express his ambitions by the way.

Because, in addition to studying, Sun Chengzong's favorite thing to study is the art of war strategy. In the past few years, after he became a teacher for Fang Shoushi's children, he also asked Fang Shoushi to write a note for him. Let him go to Jixian Military Academy for more than half a year.

When Zhu Changluo knew that Fang Shoushi had recommended Sun Chengzong to the Jixian Military Academy, Zhu Changluo couldn't help but pay more attention to this fierce man who was hailed as the last hope of Ming Dynasty in the original historical time and space.

Zhu Changluo also specifically called out Sun Chengzong's grades at the Ji County Military Academy. When he saw that Sun Chengzong's military academy grades were all top-grade, Zhu Changluo couldn't help feeling, "A top student is a top student!"

The reason why Zhu Changluo lamented that Sun Chengzong was a top student was because Sun Chengzong had such a good brain.

Sun Chengzong's IQ is simply what the parents of later generations called "other people's children". When he took the imperial examination, it was a completely relaxed and stress-free process.

After finishing the scholar exam, Sun Chengzong started to play all the time. When he was about the same age, he suddenly remembered that he was going to take the provincial exam.

He is simply the god of exams!

After being admitted to Juren, Sun Chengzong followed Fang Shoushi to Shaanxi and other places to be the master and tutor of Fang Shoushi's children. During this time, Sun Chengzong became a completely different person and fell in love with military affairs.

When I have nothing to do, I like to study military books, or talk to some veterans and low-level military officers, ask some questions about border defense, and gradually understand the military affairs of the border.

It can be said that Sun Chengzong did not know how happy he was to come to Lanzhou with Zhong Huamin this time.

He likes this kind of exciting, hard military life.

After waiting for Sun Chengzong to finish his preparations, Zhong Huamin took Sun Chengzong to Su Wang's mansion with the governor's guard of honor.

On the way, Zhong Huamin looked at this "young man" who was already in his thirties, and asked a question of his own.

Zhong Huamin asked, "I see that your knowledge is not bad, and you are also from Juren, why don't you take the Jinshi exam?"

Unexpectedly, Sun Chengzong said: "Jinshi is too easy and not challenging, so I didn't take the exam."

Zhong Huamin was really speechless, Zhong Huamin persuaded: "You are not too young now. When I was a close minister in the Ciqing Palace in the early years, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince mentioned that he would limit the age for admission to Jinshi in the future. , if His Highness really made such an order in the next subject, it might be difficult for you to be admitted to Jinshi again at your age."

After hearing this, Sun Chengzong couldn't help but panic, "Is this true Zhongcheng?"

Zhong Huamin said: "This happened many years ago. At that time, the crown prince had not yet supervised the country. Now His Royal Highness not only supervises the country for a long time, but also the world tends to be stable and prosperous. Therefore, the governor I thought His Highness would probably bring up the old matter again and turn some of the original ideas into reality."

After Sun Chengzong heard this, he panicked even more.

"Why did your Highness do this?"

Zhong Huamin stroked his beard and said: "Your Highness said that there are too many gray-haired old people in the court. If there are old people in the court, whether it is the central or local, it may affect the normal metabolism of the court and make the thinking rigid. Unable to complete the important task of Zhongxing. Therefore, His Highness intends to control the admission age of Jinshi, thereby reducing the proportion of senior citizens in the court."

Sun Chengzong couldn't help but gasp!
If what Zhong Huamin said is true, then Sun Chengzong's current age is very dangerous.

He is 39 years old now, and the next subject is Wanli 32, and he will be 41 years old by then.

If, at that time, His Highness had really decreed to control the age of Jinshi admission, his age would be really dangerous, and he might not even be eligible for the examination.

Sun Chengzong panicked, "This matter is of great importance. I think His Highness will not make an order easily. After all, the imperial examination is the foundation of the imperial court. It is because of the imperial examination that there are so many people who study hard. If restrictions What should we do with so many old scholars who have studied hard all their lives?"

Zhong Huamin said indifferently: "Even if these old scholars pass the exam, what can they do? During the examination and distribution by the officials, how many of these old senior scholars can get what they really need? In the end , the imperial court has not given its energy and resources to the relatively young Jinshi."

"So, being old is old, and if you can pass the exam, you will pass the exam. Even if you fail to pass the exam, even if you are admitted to Jinshi against the sky, it will only take up the opportunity for young people to make progress, and it will be disadvantageous for the country. How can the imperial court rely on a group of gray-haired old men forever to govern the world?"

Zhong Huamin's words were like an evening drum and morning bell, which woke up Sun Chengzong at once.

Sun Chengzong bowed to Zhong Huamin, "Student writes that Mr. Zhongcheng will point out the maze!"

Zhong Huamin looked at Sun Chengzong, who bowed seriously, and said, "Have a good year in Lanzhou. After one year, you will return to Beijing to prepare for the imperial examination. Fight to become famous and set an example for Lanzhou scholars!"

Sun Chengzong said: "Yes, the students will live up to Zhong Cheng's expectations."

After educating Sun Chengzong, Zhong Huamin's guard of honor for the governor also came to King Su's mansion.

At the intersection in front of King Su's Mansion, Zhong Huamin got out of the carriage and led Sun Chengzong and several entourages to the gate of King Su's Mansion.

Sun Chengzong brought Su Wang's invitation and Zhong Huamin's name stab to the gate of Su Wang's mansion.

The gatekeeper and eunuch of Su Wangfu saw the invitation card and the famous assassin in Sun Chengzong's hands, and bowed slightly, "Sir, wait a moment, this servant will report to the prince."

After Zhong Huamin and Sun Chengzong waited for a while, Su Wangfu Shi Fan Yiming came to greet him in person.

After Fan Yiming saw Zhong Huamin, he immediately clasped his fists in salute and said, "Prince Su, Changshi Fan Yiming pays his respects to Zhong Cheng."

Zhong Huamin also slightly replied: "Fan Changshi doesn't need to be too polite. This governor is here to pay homage to His Royal Highness King Su, how can Chang Shi condescend?"

After Fan Yiming heard Zhong Huamin's words, he immediately felt better.

The long history of the Ming Dynasty is not as powerful as the long history of the Han and Tang Dynasties. He can be the prime minister of the vassal state and act on behalf of the state affairs of the vassal state.

The rank of Changshi in the Ming Dynasty was only the fifth grade, and his power was so small that he was almost equal to a housekeeper.

However, Zhong Huamin gave Fan Yiming enough face, which made Fan Yiming excited.

Although Fan Yiming also knew that Zhong Huamin was polite to him because of King Su's face, but Fan Yiming was very excited that Zhong Huamin could do this.

After all, Lanzhou is remote, and few officials of the imperial court, including the magistrate, will come to Lanzhou.

It can be said that if you are a long-term historian in Suwang's Mansion in Lanzhou, you don't even think about seeing any decent officials in your life.

Now, the imperial court wants to rebuild Lanzhou on a large scale. Not only did King Su be named the marshal of the Lanzhou Camp, but also moved the Xingyuan of the Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu to Lanzhou.Therefore, this made the whole Lanzhou extremely excited.

Fan Yiming did not dare to say a few words of pleasantries, he immediately said: "Lord Zhongcheng, the prince is already waiting for you in the palace."

Zhong Huamin hummed, followed behind Fan Yiming, and entered the Su Wang Mansion, which has a history of more than 200 years.

Walking into Su Wang's mansion, Zhong Huamin also looked at it silently. Su Wang's mansion is indeed grand, although it does not have the glitz of the capital, but in terms of architectural regulations, it is built like a second-class palace.

Therefore, that royal style is still very strong.

When they arrived at the front palace hall of King Su's mansion, Zhu Shenyao, the contemporary king of Su, was also waiting in the hall.

Zhong Huamin and Sun Chengzong bowed to King Su Zhu Shenyao and said: "I see His Royal Highness King Su, Your Highness is thousands of years old."

After Zhu Shenyao heard Zhong Huamin's voice, he immediately got up and came to help Zhong Huamin, "Governor Zhong doesn't need to be polite, Lanzhou is remote, and there are not so many facts."

Listening to Zhu Shenyao's Northwest dialect, Zhong Huamin replied: "Courtesy cannot be discarded. The prince is the Prince of Ming Dynasty, and the minister is the minister of Ming Dynasty. When you see Wang Jia, you should perform this ceremony."

Zhu Shenyao was very happy. After being King Su for so many years, it was the first time that a governor-level official visited King Su's mansion.

Normally, even a small official like the county magistrate would not come to Su Wang's mansion.

It can be seen that now is really a good time to catch up.

Otherwise, how could the imposing frontier official "condescend" to visit such an unpopular feudal lord like him?
Zhu Shenyao said: "Governor Zhong, please sit down. The king has already ordered his servants to serve food. When you come to Lanzhou, the king has nothing to entertain you. So, I prepared some local dishes in Lanzhou. I hope that Governor Zhong will not let you eat." dislike."

Zhong Huamin said: "Your Majesty's words are serious, to be treated so courteously by His Majesty, I am already flattered."

Hearing Zhong Huamin's words, Zhu Shenyao was very happy, the smile on his face never disappeared, he really didn't expect that even a minister of the frontier would be so polite to him.

At this moment, Zhu Shenyao couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

After everyone finished greeting and took their seats, dozens of Lanzhou-style dishes began to be served.

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5000 words arrived! ! !

Cough cough cough. .I've been lazy for two days and I'm a little addicted. . .It must be changed tomorrow! ! !

(End of this chapter)