People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 130 The ass decides the head, different fairness
Zhang Yi was dressed in a Taoist robe, but he appeared in his home.

Xu Cunren is helpless, this guy is wearing a Taoist robe, which proves that he never went to Guozi School at all, and he is a skipper.

But if you skip class, you skip class, and you run to the teacher's house, isn't it too arrogant?

"Zhang Yi, if you don't go to school, don't try to find your presence in front of this old man. I'm about to be killed by you..."

"Master, he bullied me..."

After Xu Cunren complained a few words, Zhang Yi ran behind Mrs. Xu to look for support.

Xu Cunren was so angry, when this little guy was alone with him, he sat and talked about it, why was he ever afraid of him?
Now he is taking advantage of his age to seek support from Mrs. Xu.

However, Mrs. Xu, who is usually very virtuous, turned her head and stared at Xu Cunren, as if if you want to bully Zhang Yi, I will settle accounts with you.

Xu Cunren is helpless!

Especially after he was imprisoned, the relationship between Zhang Yi and Mrs. Xu was almost the same as that of grandma and grandson.

"Master, isn't Zhang Yi worried about you, that's why he came to see you?
You're fine, why are you putting on airs like a teacher and a student...?
If it weren't for these two children, you would still be in prison now..."

Xu Cunren had no choice but to smile wryly:

"The old man still has people thinking about him in prison, but now everyone has betrayed his relatives...

This kid's bad idea is too ruthless! "

Before he finished speaking, Zhang Yi poked his head out from behind Mrs. Xu and said:

"Teacher, just tell me if it works or not? As long as the emperor is satisfied..."

so effective...

The old man Xu is like a big fight, and Zhang Yi's method did allow him to escape the emperor's punishment, and the emperor praised him a lot, but the subsequent things were a little out of his control.

Xu Cunren thought that the entry of mathematics into the imperial examination would cause an uproar, but he didn't expect it to be so big.

"Actually, the teacher sees what you think, this incident is indeed a big commotion, you may have a hard time for some time!
But just like when you went to death with the heart of death, are you mentally prepared for your current situation?

If you are dedicated to the public, you can have a clear conscience!

The so-called ass decides the head,
The point is, is your butt sitting on the side of Jiangshan Sheji, the people of the world? "

Xu Cunren bowed his head in thought, he was a little confused, so he was uneasy.

To Zhu Yuanzhang's death remonstrance, Xu Cunren felt that he did the right thing, so he wanted to die with peace of mind.

The stink of the Confucian family is that from time to time, they imagine the scenes that they can leave their names in history.

He had his own persistence in the last remonstrance, but this time when he was dealing with the emperor's memorial, he didn't have such an idea.

Because from the beginning to the end, this was Zhang Yi's idea...

"Actually, sir, the reason why you are worried is because the interests of some people have been hurt by entering the imperial examination in mathematics, and your hometown is also the hardest hit area...

There are only two years to pass the imperial examinations in arithmetic, and those students in Jiangnan must complain a lot if they want to change their learning content temporarily!

If you sit on the side of your countrymen, you are indeed a sinner!
But from the perspective of scholars in the world, it must be a good thing. If there are fewer people in the south of the Yangtze River, there will be more people in other parts of the world...

From the king's point of view, this is still beneficial!
From the perspective of the stability of the world, it can be regarded as a merit! "

Xu Cunren frowned upon hearing Zhang Yi's nonsense.

"Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Suzhou, and Jiangxi have always been the hometown of talented scholars since the Song Dynasty!"

Zhang Yi also knew that Xu Cunren probably didn't understand what he meant, so he took the initiative to point out:

"If you open Enke, these places do have advantages, let's not say that they are born with outstanding talents, such things as geniuses, even if it is the learning atmosphere and learning conditions...

These places are also far away from other places!

Although the chaos at the end of the Yuan Dynasty destroyed the whole world, the land in the south of the Yangtze River was still the most affluent place in the world.

Great Confucianism has emerged here in large numbers, and their students, their students' students, have long formed a network of relationships among the people.
The inheritance of this knowledge, and the analysis of ideas such as betting and solving problems in the imperial examinations, are far beyond the comparison of students from other places!
If we say that everyone has an advantage of six or seven points, born in these places, naturally they have two points more than others!
So after a virtuous circle, naturally the strong get stronger...

It is said that people are poor and rich, but if food and clothing cannot be solved, there must not be many people who can really make a living by studying..."

Xu Cunren frowned slightly, he thought for a while and agreed with this truth.

For scholars, the imperial examination is a major event related to the fate of life. Among the people, it is very common for scholars to form groups.

After shifting from the economic center of China to the south, talents from many places in the south of the Yangtze River have long been the main force of the imperial examinations. The reason for this is that the students in these places are indeed excellent, but the strength of teachers and intangible influence are also factors that cannot be ignored. one.

They are all mortals, and they are also seven-point talents. One has relatively no worries about food and clothing, while the other works hard for food and clothing. The former will naturally get extra points, but the latter cannot do his best because of distraction.

Under the ebb and flow, who would dare to say that everyone is the same.

What's more, the imperial examination, which is the content of the examination, the way of thinking of the imperial court, guessing questions, and the skills of solving questions, etc., although it has little impact on the relationship between smart people and ordinary people.

But among the same geniuses, these small advantages are the last straw that decides whether or not they can pass the exam.

Why do many people object to the entry of mathematics into the imperial examination? Because places like eastern Zhejiang have formed a set of educational regulations. If a mathematics is suddenly inserted, it is equivalent to pulling some of the things they are good at into the same place as other places. s level.

This still has no effect on gifted students, but for some students who wander between being able to pass the test and failing to pass the test, they may lose the ranking.

The imperial examination is one of the best means for officials to choose allies. The most stable allies in the officialdom are naturally fellow villagers.

The reform proposed by Xu Cunren actually deprived these people of their interests, and it was they who opposed them the most.

only……

This advantage is not given by anyone, but accumulated from generation to generation. Why does Zhang Yi think it is unfair?
Zhang Yi understood Xu Cunren's skeptical gaze, and he didn't pretend to be a joke, and said directly:
"In fact, there is a saying that the ass decides the head. The teacher feels wronged for the students from your hometown because you are from Jinhua and Zhejiang...

But from the emperor's point of view, this may not be fair!

From the perspective of ruling the country, do you think the emperor wants his officials to appear in several places, or is it better to distribute them evenly?
There are too many people in one place in the court, which means forming a group, forming a party...

It can even lead to bigger problems! "

Zhang Yi thought of the future North-South list case, but he didn't say it. He changed the angle:
"The dividends of the imperial examinations were indeed won step by step by the ancestors in these places, but do you dare to say that there is no power to interfere? If there is, which emperor would allow this kind of thing to happen?
So what the gentleman thinks is fair is not fair to the emperor...

If I were the emperor, I might have to go one step further..."

"nonsense!"

As soon as Zhang Yi finished speaking, Mrs. Xu gave him a brainstorm behind him.

"Master, it hurts!"

Zhang Yi covered his head with tears in his eyes.

"Don't talk nonsense, the emperor is the emperor, you can't change it for anyone, if you talk nonsense, you will bring disaster to Longhushan..."

Madam Xu beat him to wake him up, Zhang Yi nodded upon hearing this.

Not to mention whether my wife really cares about her, but Xu Cunren's current state of being the enemy of all people, he really shouldn't say similar things, a wall has ears,
Those memorials to impeach Xu Cunren are estimated to be enough for him to die ten times or eight times.

The conversation between Xu Cunren and Zhang Yi ended because of Mrs. Xu.

Zhang Yi lost interest in chatting, since he had eaten here anyway, he waved to Xu Cunren.

"Sir, I'm going back to alchemy!"

After Zhang Yi finished speaking, he ran away!

When Mr. Xu came to his senses, he wanted to ask other questions, but there was no sign of him.

"oops!"

He ran out of the door and bumped into another person. Zhang Yi looked up, and it was still Liu Bowen.

"It's you!"

Liu Bowen also recognized Zhang Yi, this little Taoist priest is wearing Taoist robes today!

"Meet Lord Liu!"

Zhang Yi peeked at Liu Bowen while visiting him.

Although I have met Liu Bowen a few times before, I don't know Liu Bowen's identity. This is a legendary figure in history, and it should be another historical figure I have met besides Chang's and Chang Mao, and his status is comparable to those two. bit big,

It's a pity that he was full of kindness towards Liu Bowen, but Liu Bowen's expression seemed to dislike him.

"Shouldn't you be studying in Guozixue at this time? Although you are a Taoist priest, His Majesty asked you to study in Guozixue. You should be serious!
Don't you think that your teacher is a Ph.D., so you can do whatever you want? "

Zhang Yi suddenly had a headache, and it was difficult for him to deal with such a master.

"Mr. Liu's lesson is that if the students know it, I will go right away..."

After finishing speaking, he didn't care about looking at the idol, and ran directly towards the corner of the street.

"Unbearable to educate, no wonder there are rumors in the market that this child is Zhang normal because he was robbed of the position of celestial master by His Majesty, and stayed in the capital to vent his anger...

The old man also wants to remind Xu Cunren to ask Kong Nashao to follow him, so as not to learn badly! "

Liu Bowen didn't spend too much energy on Zhang Yi, but was going to knock on the door of Xu's mansion directly.

It's just that he hasn't moved yet, and a car and horse are slowly approaching in the distance.

A person got off the carriage, Liu Bowen was very familiar with it.

"The prince!"

"So it's Master Liu!"

The prince dismounted and greeted Liu Bowen.

"It turns out that Master Liu is also looking for Master Xu. What a coincidence, His Majesty also wants to see him!"

"Since His Majesty wants to see you, then I will disappear!"

Thoughtful, Liu Ji clasped his fists at Wang Gonggong, then got into the car and left the block.

After Wang Gonggong watched him go away, he knocked on the door of Xu Mansion.

"Mr. Xu, His Majesty wants to see you!"

The prince saw Xu Cunren and told him his intention. Xu Cunren hurriedly put on his official uniform and entered the palace.

East Pavilion, Royal Study Room.

Zhu Yuanzhang is always busy with government affairs.

After Xu Cunren paid his respects, Lao Zhu didn't raise his head either. While he was reviewing the memorial, he asked:

"I am cured?"

Xu Cunren didn't know whether to laugh or cry, the reason why he was "ill" was well known to all civil and military courts, and the emperor's words were clearly teasing him.

"Your Majesty, it's all right!"

Although he knew the emperor was making fun of him, Xu Cunren could only answer honestly.

"I think your illness is a heart disease, a disease of avoidance. Do you, Xu Cunren, feel that you have done something wrong and have no face to face Jiang Dong's elders, so you simply hide yourself?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was not easy to fool, and directly opened his mouth to expose the truth of the matter.

"Your Majesty taught me the lesson!"

Xu Cunren bowed his head and echoed the emperor's answer.

"Then let me ask you, the imperial examination reform you advocate is opposed by the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, including your fellow villagers in Zhejiang, as well!
With so much resistance, do you still think your persistence is right? "

Xu Cunren smiled wryly, Zhu Yuanzhang's question is also a proposition.

Now that the emperor has decided to carry out reforms, if he says he is wrong, is he courting death?
But to be honest, in the face of turbulent public opinion, if he persisted, he would also offend his fellow villagers.

Xu Cunren thought for a while and said:
"I learned a word today, it's called the ass decides the head!"

(End of this chapter)