Ming Dynasty: The poisonous imperial teacher, Zhu Yuanzhang advised me to be kind

Chapter 79 Yang Xian dares to deal with me? Chu Nan's horrific plan is about to be implemented!
"What?" Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, the princes were suddenly speechless and sweat broke out all over their bodies.

Why did Father ask this? Did he really have suspicions about Chu Nan? Did he think they couldn't suppress him and wanted to deal with Chu Nan? This is terrible!
"Biao'er." But at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression was unusually calm. He didn't care what they thought, but looked at Zhu Biao.

"Didn't I ask you to test Yao Guangxiao? How is he doing?"

"Others?" Zhu Biao didn't know why Zhu Yuanzhang asked this question. Aren't they discussing Chu Nan's matter now? But he still answered seriously.

"I have already tested it. Yao Guangxiao does have a very deep understanding of state governance, military planning, and other aspects."

"Oh? So powerful?" Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

"Then please come quickly and let me see him in person."

"Yes." Then soon, Yao Guangxiao was invited to the Huagai Hall by people arranged by Zhu Biao.

At this time, Yao Guangxiao was only 35 years old, with a shaved head and wearing a black robe.

But he was very calm. Even when he met the Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang for the first time, he was not afraid at all, but was very calm.

"I, Daoyan, greet the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty."

"Are you Yao Guangxiao?" After seeing the real Yao Guangxiao, the princes of the Ming Dynasty present also began to observe him carefully.

This Yao Guangxiao is a powerful character that both Chu Nan and Zhu Biao said he was, so how could we not observe him carefully?

"Are you really a monk?" When Zhu Yuanzhang saw Yao Guangxiao, he narrowed his eyes and asked curiously in a low voice.

"Hey, tell me the truth, do you think about women when you are chanting to the Buddha?"

"I'm going to be honest with you. You know I used to be a monk, so we are in the same profession. I used to think when I was chanting, so you have to be honest."

The princes: "..."

They were all speechless. "Father, even though you spoke softly, we still heard it. You really set a good example for us sons."

Yao Guangxiao: "..."

He was also speechless when he heard this question. An emperor asked this, and you were a monk.

But facing Zhu Yuanzhang, he certainly couldn't say that, so he had to smile and speak.

"Your Majesty, form is emptiness and emptiness is form. Buddhists pursue inner peace and transcendence of worldly ideals. We respect women and do not have any other thoughts."

"Okay." The princes nodded when they heard it. He was a regular Zen master.

What good?
But Zhu Yuanzhang was speechless when he heard what the princes said. If your father and the monks can't do it well, how can others do it well? Hypocritical.

Then he became curious again, and Yao Guangxiao asked another question.

"By the way, Master Daoyan, if I go to the temple, do I still need to kneel before the golden statue of Buddha?"

"Huh?" The princes were shocked when they heard this. Was their father testing Yao Guangxiao's ability?

It is definitely wrong to answer that he knelt down, because my father is already the emperor, how could he kneel down?

But it is also wrong to directly answer that you don’t kneel, because Buddha is a god and all living things are under him. Isn’t not kneeling disrespectful to the god?

So this question is not easy to answer and it tests your ability. Let’s see how Yao Guangxiao answers it.

But Yao Guangxiao was no fool, so he naturally understood the ins and outs of the matter. He smiled on the surface but sneered in his heart.

How to answer? How can I answer? I will answer while standing! You are embarrassing me again. Would you, Zhu Yuanzhang, kneel down when you saw the Buddha's golden statue? Haha, didn't you kneel down very quickly when you were begging for food? Why, pig's trotters can't bend now?

But he would definitely not say these words, and he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with a faint smile.

"Your Majesty, the Buddha of this world does not kneel to the Buddha of the previous life."

"This is great!" The princes were shocked when they heard Yao Guangxiao's words.

This is comparing Zhu Yuanzhang to the current Buddha. I didn't expect that monks would also flatter. That's really good.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also happy to hear this. Yao Guangxiao was good and gave a good answer.

"That's right." However, his real test had just begun.

He looked at Yao Guangxiao sharply: "Master Daoyan, I want to ask you, what do you think of the policy I am currently implementing?"

"For example, the Weisuo system, the development of commerce, the lifting of maritime bans, etc."

"This..." The princes were surprised when they heard this. Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to test Yao Guangxiao's ability to govern the country, and secondly, he wanted to verify whether everyone agreed with Chu Nan's method.

Then they became worried. What if Yao Guangxiao and Chu Nan said the opposite?

"Your Majesty." Yao Guangxiao responded quickly after hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words.

"I think the policies you mentioned are very suitable for the national conditions of Ming Dynasty if implemented."

"For example, the military garrison system. Although military farming would reduce the morale of soldiers, it was self-sufficient and could save more military funds to build equipment. When the equipment was improved, the combat effectiveness would also increase."

"Of course, the development of commerce will affect agriculture, but if commerce is prosperous, we can sell food to foreigners, and it can also boost agriculture, so it is okay to develop commerce."

"Lifting the maritime ban is also very good. Although our Ming Dynasty is the Celestial Empire, the surrounding countries also have many good things and systems. Ming Dynasty can still learn and acquire some."

Then, Yao Guangxiao expressed his own views on Zhu Yuanzhang's method of employing officials and the system of selling official positions, but he was in favor of both.

But there were some systems that he couldn't understand, such as purchasing large quantities of silk from the Japanese.

"This..." Seeing this situation, the princes present were all delighted.

That’s great. Yao Guangxiao actually supports Chu Nan’s system. People who don’t know would think that Yao Guangxiao and Chu Nan had colluded. Then Chu Nan is likely to be safe, and they are happy.

However, the princes began to worry again. Although Yao Guangxiao said this, could he really mend the rift in his father's heart? What would happen to Zhu Yuanzhang?

"Your Majesty!" But just when the princes didn't know what to do, Mao Xiang's voice rang out.

"Master Chu Nan is here."

"Huh?" The princes were shocked when they heard this. They didn't call him Chu Nan? When did Zhu Yuanzhang call him Chu Nan?

What is he going to do to Chu Nan? Is it a good thing or a bad thing?
"Chu Nan?" When Yao Guangxiao heard this name, he also became curious.

Suzhou is not far from Nanjing, and Yao Guangxiao is not a blind man, so he knows something about what is happening in the court.

So he also knew a little about this young official who had recently emerged in the Ming Dynasty. He knew that Chu Nan was only nineteen years old, had invented many things, and was very capable.

Then he became curious about what kind of person Chu Nan was. Chu Nan was very capable, and he wanted to compete with Chu Nan to see who was more capable.

(End of this chapter)