Daming heir

Chapter 197 Differentiation from within the enemy

The Ming Dynasty has existed for 24 years.

Since the first subject examination in the fourth year of Hongwu, the imperial court selected Wu Bozong from Jinxi County, Jiangxi Province as the number one scholar.

Five subjects have been opened so far.

The most recent subject was just completed last year, the 24th year of Hongwu.

The number one scholar is Huang Guan, also known as Xu Guan, in Guichi County, Chizhou Prefecture, Zhili.

After testing the title of the golden pen last year, Huang Guan was awarded the post of Hanlin editor of the Imperial Academy.

It’s just that this number one scholar ended badly later. During the Battle of Jingnan, King Yan invaded Yingtian City. Huang Guan, who was recruiting troops outside, ordered the officers and soldiers to sail the boat to Luochaji. Died in the river where the river was turbulent.

However, most likely, the future fate of this No. [-] scholar has been quietly rewritten.

"The imperial court has decreed that Enke will be granted, and talents from all over the world will be taken."

Zhu Yunxi's voice echoed in front of Xihua Gate, with a hint of anticipation and black belly in his eyes.

This is a very outdated and institutionalized suggestion.

Except for the fourth year of Hongwu and the fifth year of Hongwu, when the imperial court was newly established, talents from all over the world were urgently needed to enter the imperial court, and Enke was opened for two consecutive years.

The third Enke in the Ming Dynasty was delayed until the 18th year of Hongwu before it started again.Since then, the imperial court opened Enke every three years.

Normally, the next subject will be in the 27th year of Hongwu.

Bringing it up at this time, especially in the current situation in the court, is somewhat unusual and intriguing.

Prince Zhu Biao looked back at the old man.

In my heart, I felt that this kid came back. Although it was a bit reckless, because coming back in person would provoke the already angry courtiers, but the method was a good one.

Kai Enke.

This is the most important thing for the country to do besides conquering the enemy country.From the issuance of the decree to the golden autumn examination, the emperor's imperial pen draws materials, and the whole world will revolve around this matter.

At that time, everyone's eyes will also turn to this matter.

The common people will discuss where this year's Tanhualang will come from, and how handsome he is.

The meritorious generals started to prepare early, waiting for the list of the top three to come out, so as to find a son-in-law for his family.

The same is true for the civil servants, hoping that the children of their own clan, or their high-ranking disciples, will be able to ascend to the imperial court with themselves in the near future.

An event with great social discussion and interest can always temporarily cover up most problems.

Zhu Biao raised the corners of his mouth and smiled silently.

Suddenly, he felt that his son had traveled thousands of miles and came back from Zhejiang Road so hard. Not only was he covered in mud, but he had also been kicked by the old man for no reason.

Zhu Yuanzhang hummed twice, and glanced at his boss with some unkind eyes.

"Don't look at us, he is your son and our grandson."

The old man said without cause and effect.

The prince turned his head away, and looked at his son who was growing more stable and capable with a smile on his face.

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished scolding the prince, he looked at his grandson: "Now in February, the Ming Dynasty issued a decree, and it will take March to announce it to the whole world. The quiz, the township examination, the general examination, and the imperial examination are all taken in March. By this winter."

Time is tight.

Zhu Yunxi nodded. According to normal rules, the first year's quiz plus the township exam will be selected as a scholar.

Those who take the pilot test will participate in the township test in the next year and will be selected.

Enter Beijing for three years to participate in the general examination hosted by the Ministry of Rites. Those who win the prize will step into the ranks of Jinshi in the imperial court. With the qualification to enter the imperial court as an official, they will then participate in the palace examination. The emperor will personally evaluate the rank of the imperial examination. .

Fortunately, today's Ming Dynasty is experienced.

Hongwu four years and Hongwu five years, two consecutive imperial examinations.

The imperial court has to obtain materials and select the world to be an official in the imperial court. No matter what difficulties and tensions those people face, they will always fight desperately.

Even those children in their seventies and eighties.

Zhu Yunxi crossed his legs, thinking that he probably won't see those children in their seventies and eighties in the general examination and palace examination held in Beijing this year, so he smiled and said.

"In March, the world knows that there are small exams in various places, and the township exams organized by various Taoists. After the end of the day, the list will be listed in ten days. Scholars go to the provincial capital to participate in the township exam. This grandson estimates that it will be over by May."

The quiz is organized by various prefectures and counties, and presided over by the county schools. It is not a rare thing to be a scholar.It is not a waste of time for scholars from all walks of life to rush to the provincial capital to participate in the rural examination.Two months is enough to finish the local examinations.

Zhu Yunxie said again: "In the provincial examination, the candidates for the new imperial examination go to Beijing to participate in the general examination. The furthest estimate is three to five months. At that time, it happens to be the Mid-Autumn Festival and Double Ninth Festival, and the golden autumn laurel crown is also considered a good day."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled all the time, looked at the good grandson in front of him talking about these things, and finally said: "This winter's palace exam, the wind and snow will take the world's talent."

Zhu Yunxi smiled naively and flattered him: "In the past, Cao Mengde and Liu Xuande talked about heroes by cooking wine, but now there is a grandpa who wins talents through wind and snow. It will be another good talk in the future."

With a helpless smile on his face, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his arm and nodded to Zhu Yunxi: "You think it's a good talk, but I'm afraid some people don't think so."

These words set the stage for Enke's business this year.

The topic moved elsewhere.

Zhu Yunxi put away his smile: "Grandpa, tax reform in Zhejiang Province is imperative! If these concerns the whole world, the system of the Ming Dynasty cannot be determined at this time, I, the descendants of the Ming Dynasty, really have the courage to make changes ?"

That damned ancestor became a law!
Zhu Yunxi felt that if it weren't for this time and the beginning of the country, no one would be able to say that the ancestors have established the law.If someone dares to say this for decades at night, he will definitely let the other party know how powerful his ancestor is.

A group of incompetent juniors, unable to make the country prosperous and strong, for their own self-interest, dragged out their ancestors who died for an unknown number of years to take the blame.

Did your ancestors know what you were doing?

If they knew, the ancestors would have to climb out of the mausoleum and chop off their heads!

Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it seriously, looking back at the past dynasties, especially the former Song Dynasty, where reforms failed again and again.

He shook his head: "What do you think?"

Zhu Yunxi replied: "The source of taxation in the world comes from the fields, not empty land. The people without property, how can they harvest. The country's fields are all there, and there are only so many. The country has an Enke every three years, giving preferential treatment to scholars all over the world. It is because the rewards continue to accumulate day by day, and the number of acres that can pay taxes will only decrease. The imperial court will not even be able to provide the food and salaries of the soldiers who guard the frontier one day!"

"Now Sun'er is only promoting the integration of government and gentry in Zhejiang Province, and levying heavy taxes on merchants, which can attract their opposition. What courage and ability will the future emperors of the Ming Dynasty have to make changes?"

No!

not a single one!

Even Zhang Juzheng's so-called one-whip technique is nothing more than repairing a dead sheep after a dead sheep, tinkering and tinkering, so that Daming's boat can go forward for decades.

Zhu Biao sighed, originally thinking that he could teach his son more during these years, but now he suddenly felt that he probably had nothing to teach.

Zhu Yunxi continued under the flickering eyes of the old man: "Today, when my grandson returned to Beijing, when he entered the city, he did not go directly to the palace, but went to the human teeth market on Qingliang Mountain. I am a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, just like that slave. Generally speaking, selling heads by inserting bids. If the court does not make changes in this matter, I am afraid that in the future, we will see the sale of heads by inserting bids, wives and sons everywhere in the world."

These words are very important, especially to a founding emperor.

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed a little, he glanced at Sun Gou'er next to him.

Sun Gou'er understood, and immediately ran to a commander of the imperial guards not far away.

Afterwards, the commander of the Forbidden Army led a group of people to the gate of Xi'an.

Zhu Yunxi just glanced at it and knew that the old man wanted these people to go to the tooth market.

He went on to say: "Although the grandson is young and ignorant, he has not been in charge of the country for a long time, but he can see clearly. The selfish desires of the world, especially those who hold power and preferential treatment in their hands. They will not be grateful for kindness, but only because of greed. , out of control and wants to occupy more interests.”

"This time, grandson said that this tax reform is imperative. The Zhejiang Road will surely succeed. If grandpa nods that day, grandson is willing to charge forward and continue to implement it to the world!"

"What they think about is the benefit of the family. The grandson has to think about our family, our family's reputation in future generations, and the people of the world."

"Now that they are dissatisfied, the grandson has no choice but to come back. As long as Grandpa Zuo is asked to open Enke, as long as the current situation divides them and makes them internally chaotic. Only then will the grandson have time to let Tang Li and Xia Yuanji take care of things in Zhejiang. gone."

This is the first time that Zhu Yunxi has stated so solemnly in front of the old man about the affairs of the Daming Sheji.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded affirmatively: "For the people of the world! As long as we are not dead, it will not be your turn to charge forward!"

This is his only request.

There is the confidence and majesty of being the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, as well as the care for his grandson.

Zhu Yunxi smiled and thought: "When Enke is opened, the scholars of the world will shut their mouths. The things that my family has not yet done are far less important than whether they can take the pilot test at the moment. And the candidates for the test can also be selected in the court. They fight on their own, so that Grandpa can keep your ears quiet for a while."

Zhu Yuanzhang once again nodded at Zhu Yunxi with a helpless wry smile, and looked at the prince beside him: "Let's just say, our good grandson has grown up! He has become more prudent and decent when he does things!"

Zhu Biao curled his lips, unwilling to see the old man like this.

You were the one who scolded and said that this kid is unreliable in his work, and you kicked him before, and now you say that to yourself.Could it be that we did all those things above?
Zhu Yuanzhang was bored, and stared and cursed in a low voice: "Zhuzi."

Turning to look at Zhu Yunxi again, there was an extra exam: "Enke will finish work this winter. At that time, summer grain and autumn grain will be stored in Zhejiang Province, and business taxes will be counted. When everything is over, how are you going to deal with the following things?"

"Then let them keep fighting on their own!"

Zhu Yunxi replied decisively.

(End of this chapter)