Asking the ministers is just a formality, and Lu Chen has great expectations for the third son Lu Zheng.

But the more this happened, the more uneasy he became.

On this day, he also deliberately threw out a question and decided to suppress the scholars of the whole country on the matter of the literati in Lizhou.

At that time, Shinong industry and commerce were the backbone of the country, especially scholars, after Lu Chen's large-scale education, the examiner was equivalent to creating the imperial examination system, but now, he wants to suppress the scholars, which is obviously a wrong decision.

"These sour literati like to write nonsense the most, and they should have been cleaned up a long time ago!" Lu Chen said a sentence menacingly, then looked at Lu Zheng and asked, "Zheng'er, what do you think about this matter?" ”

Lu Zheng was silent for a while, his mind was full of thoughts, and after a while, he mustered up the courage to say: "Father, the son thinks that it is not feasible. ”

"What did you say!?" Lu Chen was deliberately furious.

Seeing this, Lu Zheng was so frightened that he knelt directly on the ground, and said in a trembling voice: "Father, you have always promoted education, if this is the case, then in all parts of the country, who still dares to learn, who still dares to be a scholar, without education, the people are illiterate, how the country is rich and strong, this is going backwards, father." ”

"You!" Lu Chen looked like he was extremely angry, and said with a glare: "Those Lizhou scholars, shouldn't they be killed!" ”

"In the case of Lizhou, those literati who made trouble really deserve to be killed! And it's time to cut it all in! But the scholars in other places, they all have a heart to serve the country, and the examiners also want to serve the country, and the father and emperor can't be angry with the place. Lu Zheng continued.

What he said was not only decisive in killing, but also clear about the overall situation, Lu Chen listened to it, and didn't say anything more, but waved his big hand and scattered the court.

After he left, Lu Zheng also stood up, and after leaving the main hall, Chen Qun couldn't help but come over, and said worriedly: "Son, you are going to make a prince, today is the top, you shouldn't disobey Your Majesty's will." ”

"Hey." Lu Zheng sighed and said, "I can't help it." ”

In fact, where would Lu Chen make such a mistake, he was just trying Lu Zheng to see if the child had his own ideas, if he only knew how to cater to himself for the sake of the crown prince, then he would be very disappointed.

Fortunately, Lu Zheng performed very well.

After the dispersal of the dynasty, it didn't take long for Liang Xiao to come over in person and find Lu Zhengdao: "Childe, Your Majesty invites you to go to the back garden." ”

"Okay, I got it." Lu Zheng responded.

Liang Xiao nodded and left.

Seeing this, Chen Qun hurriedly reminded: "Son, you must be careful what you say, don't anger Your Majesty......"

Lu Zheng's heart, of course, was also very nervous, after arriving in the back garden, he saw his father sitting on the stone bench, fiddling with the chessboard on the stone table, he also hurriedly stepped forward, bowed down and said, "Father." ”

"Come and sit." Lu Chen pointed to the opposite side.

The child sat down as he said, Lu Chen also glanced at him, smiled slightly, and said, "Zheng'er, your suggestion is right, the matter of the scholar is not considered by the father." ”

"The retainers are terrified." Lu Zheng hurriedly said.

At this time, Liang Xiao also took two cups of tea, Lu Chen picked it up, took a sip, and said, "Zheng'er, today, my father wants to have a long talk with you." ”

"Father, please show me."

Lu Chen said: "What do you think is the most important thing for a monarch?" ”

"Have the world in mind, know people well." Lu Zheng said.

After hearing this, Lu Chen nodded and said, "That's good, then what do you think, how about Jian Rong?" ”

Lu Zheng thought for a while and said: "Master Jian is a complete villain, and his son thinks that his father has already seen him through, but his contribution to the country is indelible, especially in the treatment of chestnuts, he is a rare talent, presumably, this is also the reason why my father has always used him." ”

His statement was completely different from that of his eldest brother, Lu Chen's eyes couldn't help but light up, and he sighed slightly: "Yes, without Jian Rong, the cause of Qin's agriculture and mulberry would not have developed so well." ”

As he spoke, he asked again: "Then what do you think, what about Li Gongfu?" ”

"Officialdom is clear." Lu Zheng replied.

Lu Chen nodded again, and suddenly asked, "If you are a monarch, can you tolerate Li Gongfu?" ”

Hearing this, Lu Zheng hurriedly said in fear: "My father will definitely live a long life, and my son never thought about it. ”

"Huh? Now it's the father who asks you. Lu Chen said slightly unpleasantly.

Lu Zheng was silent.

You must know that Li Gongfu has been directly admonished many times, and I don't know how many times he has committed it, he has met Lu Chen, the Ming Jun, otherwise, his head would have been cut off more than a dozen times.

Lu Chen is a person who dominates the world, and he can tolerate Li Gongfu, which is related to the situation and experience, but it does not mean that Lu Zheng can also do it.

If Lu Zheng ascends the throne, he will definitely be different from Lu Chen in terms of governance.

Seeing that the child didn't speak, Lu Chen also avoided the topic after pondering for a while, and said: "Okay, what my father wants to tell you is that kings are also human beings, and human beings have weaknesses, especially smart people, who are often stubborn and self-serving, feel that they can do anything, love to listen to praise, and some slanderous words will make people lose their minds. ”

Yes, Lu Zheng is very smart, and this is what Lu Chen is most worried about.

Seeing that the child was listening carefully, Lu Chen also continued: "The heart of the king, you must have the ability to turn corruption into gold, if you don't know how to rule the world, but you must know who among your courtiers is the able minister to rule the world." ”

"It doesn't matter if you don't know how to use soldiers, but you must know who is good at what kind of battles, and who is suitable for what kind of war."

"To use them, you must know how to check and balance them."

"On the military attaché side, there are many people with a rough temperament, they come and go, and this kind of person is actually the most loyal, and generally dares to sacrifice himself."

"Speculative people often like to take advantage, and such people are easy to be bought by heavy profits."

"A merciful man has always been indecisive."

"The talented are mostly arrogant."

"Gentlemen, in fact, are the most difficult, because they think of themselves as high, often feel that they are standing on the moral high ground, even at the cost of their lives, this kind of person, you have to come first, and then take it away......"

Lu Chen said a lot, and the child listened carefully.

After speaking, he also sighed faintly and said, "Zheng'er, my father is old." ”

"Father." Lu Zheng's eyes were slightly astringent, and he shouted in a hoarse voice.

Lu Chen glanced at him and scolded with a smile: "This kid, what are you crying about, come, drink tea." ”

"Sons and daughters remember the teachings of their father!"

The next day, the court meeting.

Lu Chen also picked up an edict, and said in a calm voice: "Sima Wen, announce the edict." ”

"Yes." Sima Wen responded, hurriedly walked to the table, raised his hands high, bent down and respectfully accepted the edict, then turned around, unfolded it, and read it aloud:

"I have been weeping blood for 20 years, and finally Weihai, sweeping away the countries, military affairs, not tiring diligence, not daring to be self-indulgent, however, now that I am old, the matter of the prince is not unimportant. The eldest son, Lu Feng, although gentle and elegant, benevolent and kind, unfortunately died, the other sons are still young, only the third son, Lu Zheng, has good conduct, both ability and political integrity, and is specially appointed as the prince, announcing the ...... of the world"