Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Just when Ouyang Lun was about to start lashing out again, Zhu Biao spoke first.

"Brother-in-law Ouyang said you guys really hit the nail on the head!"

"You deserve it if I scold you!"

"Look at you guys, is your current situation entirely due to the new feudal system?"

"But you all think that you have achieved success through your own abilities. This is an illusion! Don't think that you are powerful just because you have money, land and an army. You are still far from it!"

"This time, I and my father made the decision to have you return to the capital to report on your duties and study. When you come to the clan residence, you must remember that you are just a student. Don't act like a vassal king in front of me, otherwise Brother-in-law Ouyang will punish you, and I and my father will not care!"

After saying that, Zhu Biao quickly turned his head to look at Ouyang Lun, and asked with a smile: "Brother-in-law, do you think there is anything wrong with what I said?"

Forehead.
Ouyang Lun rolled his eyes. "The Emperor's brother-in-law has said everything I wanted to say. I have nothing more to say."

"But I have to add that I have already arranged the study plans for all the princes. You are not allowed to be late or leave early. Don't bother me if you have nothing to do!"

"Hehe, have you all remembered what Brother-in-law Ouyang said?" Zhu Biao asked loudly, while winking at the other prince brothers.

The reason why Zhu Biao did this was simply to give his vassal king brothers a way out. If Ouyang Lun were really allowed to scold them, it would probably take who knows how long. It would be better for him to scold them and finish early.

Facing Zhu Biao's scolding, Prince of Qin Zhu Chong, Prince of Jin Zhu Gang, Prince of Yan Zhu Di and other princes could only listen obediently and did not dare to have any opinions at all. There was nothing they could do. They could not afford to offend either of the two men in front of them!
"Brother Emperor, how about you speak for me next?"

Ouyang Lun was about to continue speaking, but after thinking about it, he turned to Zhu Biao and asked.

"Hehe, it's better for you to come here, brother-in-law Ouyang. I'll just watch from the side." Zhu Biao quickly took two steps away.

After Ouyang Lun made sure that Zhu Biao would not interrupt him again, he continued, "This time you come to the Zongrenfu, in addition to studying, there is another thing, that is, to serve as some officials in the Zongrenfu. In the future, many important officials in the Zongrenfu will be selected from among you!"

"Some of you have held positions in the Zongrenfu before, and some of you will definitely think that this position is unimportant and is just a nominal position. If you still think this way, then I advise you to study it carefully after you go down!"

"And if anyone has understood the importance of this position in the Zongrenfu, then congratulations. You have already won at the starting line."

"There are only a few important positions in the Zongrenfu, so you'd better seize them. If you don't work hard enough and end up missing out on a position, don't come crying in front of me when you regret it!"

"As the head of the clan affairs office, I have the final say on who is suitable for that position. This is what His Majesty the Emperor and the Emperor Emeritus promised me!"

Hearing Ouyang Lun's words.

The expressions of the princes varied, some were still confused, while others had bright eyes. Someone like Prince of Yan Zhu Di was extremely excited, as he and Yao Guangxiao's analysis and guess were indeed correct!

In this case, Zhu Di must strive for the position in the Zongrenfu, and the higher the position, the better!

Of course, the princes who had not quite understood why they were asked to report on their duties and study before, immediately came to their senses after hearing Ouyang Lun's words.

Although Ouyang Lun cursed very badly, there was a lot of information in his words.

First, this study is the most important. If you want to have a better life in your fiefdom in the future, you must study hard.

Second, in the clan affairs office, they should forget all their previous honors and achievements. They are now just ordinary students. If they are self-righteous, they will suffer the consequences.

The third and most important point is that you must strive for an official position in the Ministry of Clan Affairs, as it will bring great benefits!
Thinking of this, the princes also became excited, and they completely forgot about the scolding they had just received from Ouyang Lun and Zhu Biao.

For a moment, the princes couldn't help but whisper to each other.

"I told you, now is the time when the Ming Dynasty needs people, how can we reduce the power of the vassal states?"

"Li Shanchang is a useless old man who knows nothing and only knows how to mess around. Our brother-in-law is more reliable!"

"Of course there is no problem studying in the clan house. I am just worried about how long it will take. What if I fail the assessment?"

"Shut up, everyone. We'll have plenty of time to discuss this later. Now just listen to me. Of course, if you're not interested in what I'm going to say, you don't have to listen. We won't force you!"

Ouyang Lun said slowly.

quiet!
As soon as the words fell, all the princes shut their mouths tacitly.

Don’t listen or learn?

Are you kidding? That's definitely a way to self-destruction!
After so many years of growth, the princes may not have a deep understanding of other things, but there is one thing they are very clear about, that is, if Ouyang Lun asks them to do something, then they'd better do it, because it is best for them!

So only a fool would really not learn.

"Brother-in-law, we brothers will do whatever you arrange. You have the final say in this clan mansion!"

"That's right, brother-in-law. We came to the clan house to learn from you. How can we be fair to you if we don't study hard?"

“Promise to study hard.”

The princes expressed their attitudes one after another.

Ouyang Lun nodded slowly, "Your attitude is pretty good. I hope you won't just talk about it. I've said what I need to say. How much you can comprehend and learn will depend entirely on your studies in the clan residence!"

"Okay, in order to better train you, the clan office has summarized your situation in advance and created a data file for each of you. Now I'm sending it to you to check if there are any errors or omissions in the records."

As Ouyang Lun finished speaking, Zhu Wenhai, who had been preparing on the side, immediately came forward with his men and gave each of the princes a document.

Looking at the document in their hands, the princes were stunned at first. Normally, it would be most accurate if they wrote it themselves. What they didn't expect was that Ouyang Lun had already prepared it in advance. Could it be that Ouyang Lun knew them better than they knew themselves?
How is this possible?

This document is quite thick though.

Although the thickness of the files received by each prince was different, some were thicker and some were obviously thinner, which obviously meant that their information was different.

tear.

Although the princes were skeptical, they tore open the seals of the documents one by one, took out the information inside and started reading.

After reading the first page, the faces of the princes changed.

Originally, the princes were gathered together, but the next second, they all found a corner and started watching.

And the expressions of these princes were becoming more and more interesting!
Because what is recorded in this file is really themselves, and it is extremely detailed, such as how much money they have. The money here is not the money in the treasury of the fiefdom, but the treasury of their vassal king. For example, how many troops they have, what achievements they have made, and even what mistakes they have made, all of which are recorded clearly.

Be nice!

This is better than they know themselves!
"Sign the document if you have read it and if there are any omissions or questions, you can raise them immediately and we will check them here!"

"My time is precious, but I don't have that much energy to waste with you."

Ouyang Lun watched these guys read the information over and over again, and he frowned and couldn't help but remind them. With Ouyang Lun's urging, the princes did not dare to delay, and after confirming that there were no problems, they signed their names one after another.

"Have you all confirmed that there is no problem with the information?"

Ouyang Lun asked.

"no problem."

"No problem at all."

"It's too detailed. I can't write it myself."

The princes nodded one after another.

They were really shocked. Some things they thought were very secretive, but they were still clearly written in the documents. It can be said that they had no secrets in front of Ouyang Lun.

Even if there were some real differences, the princes all thought that it was their own problem.

Seeing that the princes obeyed Ouyang Lun's arrangements so obediently, Zhu Biao just stood there in a daze.

He knew that Ouyang Lun held a high status in the hearts of the princes, but he never expected it to be so high!
Ouyang Lun can only stay in the central court! As long as Ouyang Lun is there, no matter how many vassal kings there are, they can't make any waves.

"Okay, after signing the documents, you still have to sign a declaration of enrollment!"

After Ouyang Lun finished speaking, he gave Zhu Wenhai another look.

After receiving Ouyang Lun's signal, Zhu Wenhai quickly took out another stack of documents.

"My Lords, please sign this enrollment statement. Only after you sign this enrollment statement can we be considered officially enrolled."

As he spoke, Zhu Wenhai handed a document to each of the princes.

When the princes took the document and looked at it, their faces immediately became strange.

"I voluntarily enter the Zongrenfu to study, and I promise that during my study period, I will follow the arrangements of the relevant personnel of the Zongrenfu, abide by the regulations and disciplines of the Zongrenfu, study seriously, strive to succeed in transformation as soon as possible, and end this year's study! If..."

"Brother-in-law, since we are already in this relationship, we don't need to sign this statement, right?"

"Yes! Brother-in-law, the content of this statement feels weird to me, as if we made a mistake!"

The princes expressed their opinions one after another.

Ouyang Lun said calmly: "This is a necessary procedure for studying in the Zongrenfu. I still say that everything is based on the principle of voluntariness. If you don't want to, no one will force you. Of course... If you don't participate in the Zongrenfu's studies, you won't be able to pass the annual prince assessment."

"The consequences of failing the assessment for a vassal king are not that serious. They just mean that you will not be able to expand your fiefdom, your dividend bonus for that year will be cancelled, and your ranking in the imperial court investment will be lower."

Forehead.
After hearing Ouyang Lun's words, the faces of the princes present became uglier than each other.

Sister.

What a good principle of voluntariness.

If this is not agreed, the vassal king’s fiefdom will have no chance of developing.

In the face of huge interests, the princes suddenly felt that this statement was nothing.

"Sign! This statement isn't a confession. If you can do it, why wouldn't you dare sign it?"

Prince of Yan Zhu Di immediately picked up the pen and signed his name on the first statement.

"Yes, it's just a statement, there's nothing wrong with signing it."

"Since my brother-in-law said this is a necessary procedure, we should follow it."

"sign!"

With Prince of Yan Zhu Di taking the lead, other princes soon chose to sign their names on the admission declaration. In fact, they had no choice at all. If they did not sign, they could not even enter the gate of the clan house, and there was no hope for anything else that would happen later.

According to Ouyang Lun, if he really fails to pass the annual assessment of the vassal kings, he will undoubtedly fall behind completely!
Nowadays, all the princes of the Ming Dynasty want to do something big, not only to prove themselves, but also to make a lot of real money!

There is nothing wrong with signing an enrollment statement for the sake of your career.

Soon, all the princes signed their names on the admission declaration, and Zhu Wenhai carefully put away the documents.

"Master Zongren Ling, the personal information and admission declaration of this student have all been signed!"

"All the signed documents are here."

Zhu Wenhai handed the document to Ouyang Lun.

"Well, put it in the archives of the clan affairs office. These materials will be useful in the future." Ouyang Lun took a look, nodded, and made arrangements.

"Yes." Zhu Wenhai nodded respectfully.

"Everyone, it just so happens that His Majesty the Emperor is here. Today, His Majesty watched you sign your documents and admission declaration. His Majesty is the witness. If any of you violate the rules and disciplines of the Imperial Clan House during your studies, don't blame me for handling you according to the rules!"

"Zhu Wenhai, take the princes down to receive the student uniforms and student handbooks, and arrange for their corresponding dormitories, etc."

Ouyang Lun started to make arrangements.

"Yes." Zhu Wenhai nodded, turned around and said to the princes, "My fellow princes, from now on I will call you students. During your study in the Zongrenfu, there will be no princes and no ministers, only teachers and students!"

"Students, follow me!"

"Yes." The admission declaration has been signed and there is no chance to regret. They can only listen to the arrangements obediently.

So, under the watchful eyes of Ouyang Lun and Zhu Biao, a group of princes followed Zhu Wenhai and left.

As soon as the princes left, Ouyang Lun stretched out his arms and said, "Oh my, I'm so tired!"

"Brother, you have to thank me for this. I spent a lot of effort on this. These materials, statements, and student manuals were all prepared by me. The purpose is to provide the princes with a good learning atmosphere in our clan house and to enable them to truly learn something in the clan house!"

"After all, the better the vassal states develop, the more relaxed the central government will be, and the more relaxed you will be as the emperor!"

"When this is over, you have to give me a long vacation!" (End of this chapter)