Zhu Biao thought for a while and said: "In two days, the ministers will give them a wake-up call, and let them take the initiative to revise and delete some chapters of "Mencius". ”

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Let's see what else they can do first, and then it's almost time for you to move Mencius's tablet back to the Temple of Literature." ”

Zhu Biao smiled and nodded, so that everyone's face would be okay, Zhu Biao would also get benefits, and all the literati in the world would see that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince valued their famous children.

Zhu Yuanzhang's majesty can also be maintained, because licking the calf and recovering his fate are two different things from being coerced by his courtiers to take back his fate, anyway, he is famous for loving the prince.

Historically, because there was no mitigation of Zhu Biao, Zhu Yuanzhang was forced by Qian Tang and others to move Mencius back to the Temple of Literature the day after he issued the edict, although later he forcibly deleted all the 85 items in "Mencius" that made Zhu Yuanzhang feel dazzling, and it can never be used as a source of propositions for the imperial examination.

But it is true that the imperial power has been coerced, which also deepens Zhu Yuanzhang's resentment against the civil official group, so as long as he catches them, he will kill them all without mercy.

Zhu Biao thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid tonight it's either the Luminous Star that is abnormal or the broom star flashes?" ”

There is no way, there are only a few ways for civil officials to limit the imperial power, and it is normal for death to be bad, and when the courtiers can't threaten the monarch's father with death, then ask God to call the shots.

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally didn't believe in these, and the officials didn't believe it, including the officials of Qin Tianjian, but everyone would take it very seriously on the surface.

It is said that the emperor is the true dragon emperor, but Zhu Yuanzhang has come all the way, can these old brothers around him still be unclear? It's just to coax the people of the world, they haven't seen Zhu Yuanzhang, the people believe it is enough, and the world will be much more stable.

Mythical imperial power is common in ancient and modern times, both in China and abroad, and Japan has done a particularly good job in this regard.

But this kind of thing is easy to fool, after all, it is not a huge natural disaster, and if there is a problem with the stars, the emperor can eat vegetarian for a few days.

However, Zhu Biao has to find a way to put an end to this kind of thing, there are too many natural disasters in the Ming Dynasty, and Zhu Biao doesn't want to waste time praying to God.

Zhu Biao talked with his father for a while, hoping that Zhu Yuanzhang would severely rebuke the statement of heaven and man tomorrow, the Ming and Qing dynasties can be described as the pinnacle of absolute monarchy, and the myth is just icing on the cake.

Moreover, it was a great disadvantage for the Ming Dynasty, which had frequent natural disasters, and gave the courtiers a legitimate reason to attack the emperor.

Zhu Yuanzhang was reluctant at first, after all, he ordered Mao Xiang to arrange someone to package and process his birth in Fengyang, which is also a thing that every founding emperor must do, especially Zhu Yuanzhang's background is not good, so he naturally has to package it well.

Zhu Biao told him about the disadvantages of this matter, but fortunately, Zhu Yuanzhang has a domineering personality, and what he dislikes the most is that the courtiers restrain him, and when he hears that if there is a disaster in the future, he will be criticized, and if it is serious, he will be punished, so Zhu Yuanzhang agreed.

Zhu Biao breathed a sigh of relief, now that the imperial power was strong in the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the civil officials could only use these few small tricks to restrain them, and once the emperor didn't buy it, they could only admit it.

The two had lunch together, and then Zhu Biao returned to the East Palace, and the next morning Zhu Biao did not go, and stayed in the Wenhua Hall to wait for news.

After waiting for the next court, Liu Jin ran back to the East Palace to report, Zhu Biao was studying the prince's wedding at this time, it would take a few days, Liu Jin entered the house and saluted and said: "Today's Qin Tianjian played, last night the film was confused, the Wenqu star was dim, I am afraid there is an ominous omen." ”

Zhu Biao Yile is also a credit to them for coming up with it, but it is indeed a good reason, the Confucian sub-sages have been removed from the Temple of Literature, and it is strange that Wenqu Xing is not dim.

Liu Jin continued: "The eunuch of the Qin Heavenly Prison persuaded the Holy Lord to fast and bathe, and then decreed that Mencius should be moved back to the Temple of Literature and that a great sacrifice should be held. ”

"The saint was furious, and said that Qin Tianjian dared to falsely spread the heavenly phenomena, and put more than 20 people including his prisoner into prison and beheaded him tomorrow!"

Zhu Biao smiled and nodded, Qin Tianjian is just an official office that records the stars and selects auspicious days of the zodiac, and if he dares to participate in this matter, Zhu Yuanzhang will definitely not show mercy.

Zhu Biao also turned his mind back, in fact, this matter was only troublesome yesterday, as long as they endured it, the civilian clique would have lost, and they only had room for compromise in the end.

Tomorrow is the day when the imperial examination will be released, Zhu Biao instructed Liu Jin to go out of the palace to see what those imperial examination scholars are doing, hoping that they will not be so stupid and nervous at this juncture.

Liu Jin took the order and left, Zhu Biao stood up and walked a few laps, and then locked himself in the Wenhua Hall and began to plan for the future, waiting until the afternoon before coming out to eat.

At this time, Liu Jin also came back, and after serving Zhu Biao to improve it, he said: "The slave maid went to inquire around, those candidates got together yesterday and talked a lot, and a few organized a joint performance, but they were reprimanded by the officials sent by Li Xiangguo. ”

"But among them, there are still many people who are unhappy with Mencius, and nearly 100 candidates have left the capital, saying that Mencius's tablet will not return to the Confucian Temple, and they will no longer participate in the imperial examination."

Zhu Biao nodded after hearing this, are you a reader, there are always some people who are stupid to read, not to mention that many of them must know that they did not do well in the exam, rather than staying here and waiting for the list to be embarrassed, it is better to earn a reputation, and you can brag about it when you return to your hometown.

Unfortunately, what's the use of this little cleverness? Zhu Yuanzhang will not get used to them, and it is estimated that where to go to serve will be their best end.

Early the next morning, Zhu Biao received the exam papers and list sent by Song Lian personally, which was the ranking of the examination, Zhu Biao first cared about Song Lian a few words, this little old man was very haggard.

After a while, Li Shanchang also came, and the three of them were the main persons in charge of the imperial examination, as long as the three of them were finalized, the list could be released at noon.

Zhu Biao picked up the list, the first place was Guo Chong, the second place was called Zhang Fan, the third place was Li Jin, and Wu Bozong was in the sixth place.

It seems that he didn't play very well, but as long as he can pass, in the end, it depends on the results of the palace exam, Zhu Biao picked up Guo Chong's exam paper and looked at it, and Li Shanchang picked up Zhang Fan's and looked at it.

Song Lian naturally had already seen it, cheered up and said: "This ranking is completely determined according to the examination papers, and the names on the records are opened at the end, and the ministers can guarantee their fairness." ”

Zhu Biao nodded after listening: "This palace naturally believes in Master Song. ”

Zhu Biao put down Guo Chong's exam paper and looked at Li Shanchang, Li Shanchang also nodded, in the end, he and the prince were just going through the motions, not to mention that there were many of his protégés who were marking the papers, so he naturally knew that there was no problem with this name.

Zhu Biao handed the list to Li Shanchang: "Then ask Li Xiang to record and publish the list, don't delay the time, these examination papers will be handed over to my father and emperor in a while." ”

Li Shanchang's list of results was promised, and Zhu Biao turned his head to look at Song Lian: "Master Song is not good for your health like this, but what did someone say to you that you didn't like?" ”

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