Ming Dynasty: Domination of the World from the Imperial Examination

Chapter 77 Some people stand up physically, but their hearts are still kneeling! (Subscribe)
Zhu Yuanzhang calmed himself down with a strong mentality that was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

He re-examined what Xia Zhibai had done today.

But I found some clues.

Xia Zhibai's original purpose was not what was mentioned above, but to change "Fengtian" to "People".

What Xia Zhibai said before, in the final analysis, was just making a sound, expressing a different point of view from the current situation, while constantly elevating himself and then making others agree.

He had never intended to get the consent of himself and the ministers.

He has always called himself a commoner.

When the results of the imperial examination came out, he had already become a Jinshi. According to most people's understanding, there was no problem for a Jinshi to call himself a minister at this time.

But Xia Zhibai didn't.

He didn't forget, he did it on purpose.

Before he came to see me, he had already made up his mind to go into business.

Therefore, those bold words that seemed to arouse dissatisfaction among the court officials might have been a test of the court by Xia Zhibai. After finding that it was impossible, he changed the subject and said the shocking thing about doing business.

It was also after those words that the dissatisfaction and disgust of all officials towards Xia Zhibai suddenly dissipated, and was replaced by a hint of mockery and disdain.

His goal had already been achieved.

It’s just that the officials didn’t notice it at all. It’s not that they didn’t notice it, but as an official of the highest fifth rank, how could he care about people like Li Shanchang?

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.

If this was really Xia Zhibai's plan, then was Xia Zhibai thinking too deeply? Furthermore, did he also expect Hua Lun and others to speak for him?

Zhu Yuanzhang had doubts in his heart.

He couldn't see clearly and couldn't control Xia Zhibai.

He just felt that Xia Zhibai was like a loach, slippery, and his actions were unconventional and completely unexpected.

His eyes swept back and forth over Xia Zhibai, somewhat unsure.

The only thing he knew now.

After Xia Zhibai's encouragement, young men like Hua Lun, who were full of vigor and vitality, were easily inspired and followed suit.

He established the imperial examination system in order to attract talents from all over the world and use them for the Ming Dynasty.

It is impossible to cut them all down.

He kills people.

It is never aimless.

Zhu Yuanzhang secretly pondered in his mind the pros and cons of agreeing to Xia Zhibai. The most direct one was that his batch of imperial examination candidates would no longer be influenced by Xia Zhibai because of the gambling matter.

This was also something that had always made him uneasy.

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang did not move for a long time and his face was livid, Zhu Biao felt nervous.

He knew his father's temper and would not tolerate anyone disobeying him. If anyone dared to disobey him, he would definitely strike back in the most violent way.

He was very afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang would kill these 500 Jinshi in a fit of rage, and then the Ming Dynasty would really lose the support of its scholars.

Who will dare to work for the Ming Dynasty in the future?

Zhu Biao cupped his hands and said, "Father, I think Xia Zhibai is worried that he will be looked down upon by the court after becoming a businessman, which will also cause dissatisfaction to your father, so he is so eager to make your father fulfill his promise."

"My son."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Biao, who turned pale and dared not speak again.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xia Zhibai and said calmly: "I promise you."

"As the ruler of a country, I will naturally keep my word."

"We can change it."

"But we will tell you clearly."

"I have run out of patience with you. If you dare to be so presumptuous again in the future, don't blame me for being merciless."

"Even a noble scholar has to look at our face!"

"Retreat!"

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't even wait for Xia Zhibai's response and just walked away.

He no longer wanted to listen to Xia Zhibai.

All the officials bowed and saw him off.

As Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao left, all the officials also left one after another. However, when they left, they all looked at Xia Zhibai at the same time.

The eyes are subtle.

Some were smiling, some were disdainful, some were scornful, some were sarcastic, some were indifferent, some were contemptuous, and some were filled with inexplicable anger.

Different expressions.

After all the officials left one after another, the atmosphere in the field suddenly relaxed. Hua Lun and others seemed to have just woken up from a dream, their faces turned pale.

Hua Lun was anxious and angry. He pointed at Xia Zhibai and said hatefully, "Xia Zhibai, I, Hua Lun, have already paid back the bet we made that day. I don't owe you anything in the future. I'm doing this just because of the bet."

"From now on, you go your way, and I go mine. We'll keep our distance. Don't try to drag me down with you again. I won't be fooled again."

Hua Lun glared at him fiercely for a few times, then walked out of the palace with unsteady steps.

You are contradicting His Majesty in person.

How dare Hua Lun have such courage?
It’s all Xia Zhibai’s fault.

If it weren't for Xia Zhibai's bet, how could he do such a treasonous thing? He is a scholar, and his promise is worth a thousand gold. This was all forced.

Hua Lun kept comforting herself in her heart.

"Okay." Xia Zhibai laughed. He bowed to the scholars around him to express his gratitude and watched them leave.

Xie Min stayed until the end.

He looked around, came closer, and asked with concern: "Brother Xia, are you really going to give up your official position and go into business? Merchants are lowly people." Xia Zhibai said seriously: "I do want to do business, but not to become a businessman, but to become a business official. There is a certain difference between the two."

Xie Min shook his head and said, "What's the difference? Merchants are inferior to others. Even if they are officials, they will still be looked down upon."

"You are our top pick this time."

“The future is bright.”

"Why do you want to do such an irrational thing? All the hard work you put into studying for so many years will be wasted."

"you……"

Jie Min was a little anxious.

I really can't understand Xia Zhibai.

Xia Zhibai's face was calm, and he said, "When you live, you should do something for the world."

"I don't care about the false reputation of being the top scholar."

"And since you are the top scholar, you should do things that ordinary people dare not do or think about."

"In today's world, the way of employing people has indeed gone astray. Many scholars today are not only unworthy of their positions, but also lack talent."

"After the brutal rule of the Mongols, many people have been kneeling for a long time. Under the brutal oppression of the Mongols, many people have lost their lofty ambitions and the lofty aspirations of the ancient scholars."

"When the current non-commissioned officers talk about money and power, their pupils immediately dilate, and when they talk about sex, they immediately become excited."

"He usually talks a lot about morality, justice and ethics, but when it comes to talking about the things in the books of sages: morality, people's livelihood, human nature and conscience, he becomes silent as if it is none of his business and he is ignorant."

"Today's social atmosphere is corrupt, and non-commissioned officers have a sense of déjà vu that they are justice and truth. Today's Chinese land is full of sophisticated egoists who are engaged in petty and despicable activities."

“They are destroying the world.”

“When a country loses its long-term development direction and only focuses on those petty gains, such a country is doomed to have no future.”

"Humiliation and disaster will follow."

"Your Majesty has made great achievements. Under your Majesty's governance, the Ming Dynasty seems to be governed in a clean and orderly manner."

“But all this is false.”

"It's all thanks to your Majesty's strict management system. This kind of high-pressure governance cannot really change society. It will only make those evils hide deeper. Once the court can't suppress them, those corrupt officials will surface, stir up trouble in the world, and bully the people."

"The establishment of the Ming Dynasty was not easy."

"How many people have paid with their blood and even their lives for this. They paid so much, and what they wanted was not a world where people were cruel and ruthless, but a world of peace, prosperity, and happiness for the people."

Xie Min's expression was moved.

Xia Zhibai said with a firm gaze: "It seems that the world has restored China now, but it is only superficial, and the original Chinese spirit has not been restored."

"Your Majesty only drove away the Mongols who were oppressing your head, but he never drove away the Mongols who were oppressing the hearts of many scholars and officials."

"If we want to rebuild this confidence, we must first change the social ecology and make this group of already somewhat corrupt scholars realize that the world can do without them."

Jie Min looked at Xia Zhibai with a complicated expression.

Xia Zhibai has too big ambitions.

From the bottom of his heart, he was full of respect for Xia Zhibai, but deep down, he felt that Xia Zhibai would not be able to succeed. It is easy to shake Mount Tai, but it is difficult to shake people's hearts.

Xia Zhibai still wants to shake the whole world.

How is this possible?

Xie Min sighed and said, "Brother Xia, I'm afraid I can't help you with your ambition, and no one else will help you either. You can only rely on yourself."

"too difficult."

“Even…” Xie Min’s eyes were uncertain, and after a pause he said, “There will be people who are secretly trying to trip you up. There are many people who don’t like you.”

"You were too flamboyant in the past."

Xia Zhibai nodded.

He smiled and said, "Some things are hard to say whether they are difficult or easy, but you have to do them to know."

"Besides, I have confidence."

Seeing Xia Zhibai's firm attitude, Jie Min did not try to persuade him anymore. It was useless for him to persuade him. Now that the words had been spoken, it was too late to take them back. Even if Xia Zhibai regretted it, there was no way to turn back.

Others will not agree.

Xie Min bowed and said, "Then I wish Brother Xia great success in advance."

Xia Zhibai smiled and nodded.

He said to Jie Min, "I have made up my mind and will not stop. I have to go to the East Palace now, so I'll take my leave now."

Xie Min nodded.

Looking at Xia Zhibai's leaving figure, Jie Min was also full of sighs. When she first met Xia Zhibai, she felt that Xia Zhibai was a proud but polite person. But the more she got to know him, the more she felt that Xia Zhibai was unusual.

If His Majesty today were the sun hanging high in the sky.

Xia Zhibai is the candle that illuminates the lives of the lower-class people.

Weak but bright!

He didn't know what Xia Zhibai was going to do, nor did he know how he would do it. The only thing he knew was that Xia Zhibai had embarked on a different path from them.

Uncertain future.

Xie Min sighed, turned around and left.

the other side.

Xia Zhibai has arrived at the East Palace.

A good cook cannot cook without rice. The Ming Dynasty had a strong control over the world. If he wanted to do business and create a new economic path for the world, he naturally needed to seek some privileges.

The only person in the world who can be granted privileges today, apart from Zhu Yuanzhang, is this prince.

(End of this chapter)