Ming Dynasty: Domination of the World from the Imperial Examination

Chapter 417 Xie Jin, the child prodigy of my Ming Dynasty!
When summoning Ren Hengtai and others, Zhu Biao did not call Xia Zhibai.

Not even informed.

This was a sudden idea on his part. Xia Zhibai had reminded him before to find some people he could use. As for the children of court officials, Zhu Biao naturally didn't like them very much, so he set his sights on the scholars who had become famous in the local area in the past two years.

After the imperial examination in the 18th year of Hongwu.

Many young talents have emerged in the world.

For example, Xie Jin was once recommended by Ru Taisu, and Zhuo Jing was supposed to take part in the last imperial examination, but for some reason he did not attend. This time, he also called them together. His idea was very simple, which was to select a group of people from these scholars who could be used by him and do practical work.

As for asking these people to read the books compiled by the Hanlin Academy, it was just a random reason for conscription.

He also didn't think of letting Xia Zhibai meet these people.

Xia Zhibai's fame is too great and needs to be suppressed.

This is the common view between him and Your Majesty.

Nowadays, many things in the world have Xia Zhibai's shadow behind them to a greater or lesser extent. If Xia Zhibai participates in his personnel selection, I am afraid that Xia Zhibai's influence in the court will become greater and greater. This is what Zhu Biao is also afraid of. Xia Zhibai is too smart, and his view on things is too sharp and incisive. It is not very comfortable to deal with such a smart person, even if this person may be one's ally.

As for allowing these scholars to express their opinions on the newspaper, it is actually a matter of convenience.

He also wanted to take this opportunity to see what these scholars were thinking and whether they really had the courage and the mind to do so. In fact, he was also on the path of "seeking change", so naturally he hoped that those who could follow him would be a group of "like-minded" ministers. Otherwise, if they were all pedantic and conservative ministers like Liu Sanwu, he would be really annoyed.

The right side hall of the Eastern Palace.

Dozens of scholars gathered together, their faces filled with excitement and joy.

Being summoned by the prince was something that many of them had not dared to think about before, especially since most of them were not well-known and only had a little fame in the local area. In their opinion, it would never reach the ears of His Highness. But His Highness knew them and summoned them to the capital. How could they not be excited and grateful?

However, after the newspaper incident two days ago, Xie Jin and Ren Hengtai took the lead.

Even after entering the hall, no one had any requirements for seating, they still subconsciously gave the front seats to the two people. On the one hand, the two people really stood out in the spotlight, and on the other hand, they also wanted the two people to test the situation in the front for them.

Xie Jin and Ren Hengtai were not humble at all.

Sit down directly.

Only Wu Qian and Zhuo Jing always looked unhappy.

One wrong step leads to another. What happened two days ago has ruined their reputation in the minds of many scholars. Even if they want to make amends, it will be of no avail. Moreover, they have too little time to make amends. In less than two days, the prince summoned them. Even if they still want to be a guest in the hall, they can only sit at the end of the room out of helplessness.

Seeing Xie Jin and the other man so proud of themselves, they felt extremely unhappy.

They believed that they were not less knowledgeable than Xie Jin and Ren Hengtai, but because they spoke without restraint and violated some "taboos", they had to restrain their edge and take second place. However, they still had confidence in themselves and believed that if His Highness really tested their knowledge, they would be able to regain His Highness' trust.

In terms of knowledge, they are by no means inferior to others!
There was not much noise in the side hall. The palace was still too solemn. They were in awe and did not dare to act rashly. They were just thinking secretly in their hearts, wondering what His Highness would test them on later, so that they could prepare in advance and win His Highness's appreciation.

They have reached a consensus in the past two days.

The prince wants change.

Whether it was the prince speaking up for Xia Zhibai many times or supporting Xia Zhibai's suggestions, they were all seeking change. Therefore, they believed that as long as they grasped this key, they would be able to win the appreciation of His Highness and rise to the top. Xie Jin and others did not wait long.

"Your Highness has arrived." A shrill voice came.

Everyone was startled and quickly stood up respectfully, straightened their sleeves, and greeted him respectfully.

Zhu Biao walked slowly into the hall with a smile on his face.

Amidst excited and joyful cheers, Zhu Biao sat down on the main throne. He looked at the dozens of scholars below and nodded with satisfaction. These people were carefully selected by him over more than two months in the winter. He considered them to be useful talents, but whether they could be used by him still required further testing.

Just as Xia Zhibai said.

What he wants is someone who can do practical things for him!

Zhu Biao said, "No need to be so polite. I heard that you are all famous, talented and capable people in the local area, and many officials in the court have recommended you. It just so happens that I do have some requirements for employment, so I took the initiative to summon you all here. I hope you don't mind if this is abrupt."

Ren Hengtai said: "Your Highness is too polite."

"We are the people of the Ming Dynasty. If His Highness is in trouble, we will do our utmost to help. How can we say that we are being rude?"

"Your Highness, please give us your orders. We will go through fire and water for you, no matter what it takes."

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Zhu Biao laughed out loud. Looking at the upright figure in front of him, he had guessed who this person was. He said with a smile, "Ren Hengtai is from Xiangyang, Huguang. He was recommended to Yingtian as a student and passed the imperial examination. He answered the questions in detail in the imperial examination and took the responsibility of governing the country. Am I wrong?"

Hear the words.

Ren Hengtai's face lit up with joy. He really didn't expect that His Highness actually knew him and knew so much about him. He couldn't help but feel touched and said excitedly: "How can I be worthy of Your Highness to remember me? I am Ren Hengtai."

Zhu Biao nodded and looked at the young man beside him. Seeing such a young man, Zhu Biao was a little dazed, because this man seemed younger than Xia Zhibai, and he only recruited one young man this time.

Zhu Biao said, "Jie Jin."

"You are the famous magical power of my Ming Dynasty."

"You could recognize words at the age of two, compose poems at the age of four, and write essays at the age of six. At such a young age, you have read all the Confucian classics and have a photographic memory. In recent years, many officials in the court have recommended you to me. You are very good."

Zhu Biao looked at Xie Jin and was quite satisfied with him.

He needs such a genius.

Xie Jin blushed slightly, and said quickly, "I really don't deserve your praise, fellow villagers."

"There's no need to be so modest. I believe you have real talent and knowledge." Zhu Biao said with a smile. Then he shifted his gaze to the people behind him and listed the names of the scholars present one by one, without any mistake, as if he were counting their own treasures.

This won the gratitude and touching of everyone in the audience.

This is the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty. He actually knew their names and their trivial matters. How could they not be shocked? And didn't this also show that His Highness favored them? Otherwise, why would he spend so much time and effort to remember them?

Everyone's hearts were completely calmed down.

(End of this chapter)