Chapter 65: Rewards
Why didn't Zhu Di let Zhu Chen enter the Hanlin Academy?
Because the Hanlin Academy is concerned by the world, if he is not careful, the identity of the grandson will be exposed, and when he is still in his fledgling, the old man will never let him be exposed to danger.
What's more, the imperial grandson has to ask the teacher to teach him personally, if he enters the Hanlin Academy, then whether it is the Hanlin Qinggui or the royal family.
beckoned, and the eunuch Yang Qing walked to the emperor's side and said flatteringly: "Emperor, what are your orders?" ”
Zhu Di's face was solemn and restrained his smile: "If I remember correctly, Xie Jin was imprisoned in Yongle for nine years, right?" ”
Xie Jin, a native of Jiangxi, the former cabinet chief, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, and one of the three great talents of the Ming Dynasty, at that time, he was the most authoritative celebrity in the court.
Moreover, he is also the chief compiler of the Yongle Canon, has made great contributions in history, and is also a celebrity.
"Yes, Emperor." Yang Qing hurriedly said.
At the same time, the eunuch sighed in his heart, that Xie Jin is not easy to provoke, he is stunned, is it possible to release this Xie Jin?
Zhu Di bowed his head, touched his beard and thought for a moment: "Okay, when Ji Gang comes back, you tell him, let him run again, go to the edict and bring Xie Jin out, as for what I mean, Ji Gang is clear." ”
Yang Qing sighed in his heart, this Xie Jin is a hardcore princeling, Lord Han finally got this guy in prison, and now he is going to be released again, isn't the court uneasy, this guy will be against Lord Han everywhere.
Yang Qing wanted to persuade, but he was not so bold and interfered in internal affairs.
"Yes." Yang Qing nodded respectfully.
……
Next.
In Zhu Chen's small courtyard, the college exam has just ended, Zhu Chen has a good time, and he has also obtained a lot of money during this time, and the golden beans alone can make him no longer have to go up the mountain to hunt.
can only say that this thief who gave gold beans is really good.
As soon as Zhu Chen got up and finished washing, there was a knock on the door outside.
"The head of the case, is the head of the case at home? Open the door. There was an old shout outside.
Immediately afterwards, another festive gong and drum sounded outside, and the voices of people were full of excitement.
Zhu Chen was puzzled, who.
He went to open the door and opened the door of the small courtyard, only to find that there were people standing outside, including neighbors from ten miles and eight towns, ordinary people who came to watch, and some government personnel.
Gongs and drums proclaim the sky, and there is joy in the noise.
As soon as the door opened, baskets of grain were transported to Zhu Chen's house.
The one at the head, wearing a bright red official robe, was about forty or fifty years old, and when he saw Zhu Chen, he asked, "Are you Zhu Chen?" ”
Zhu Chen nodded: "I am." ”
Yu Xuekui came in person, this time I just wanted to see him.
After seeing Zhu Chen's extraordinary martial arts, he admired it even more, but sighed secretly, but the emperor didn't agree, otherwise how could such a talent not enter the Hanlin Academy.
"Little Brother Zhu, you were admitted to the first place in Xiucai, and I came to send you something on behalf of the government."
Yu Xuekui said with a smile: "I am Yu Xuekui, the examiner of this college exam, I live in Lane 4 of West Street, your article is very good, if you don't understand anything in the future, you can come to my house to find me." ”
Zhu Chen was a little flattered, and said with a smile: "Don't dare, don't dare." ”
Yu Xuekui grabbed Zhu Chen's hand and said with a smile: "There's nothing you don't dare, I appreciate you, this is your document for getting Xiucai, and the title deed of 500 acres of fertile land, and another 100 taels of silver." ”
As soon as these words came out, the villagers and ordinary people who were watching were in an uproar and envious.
Five hundred acres of fertile land, and one hundred taels of silver, you don't have to worry about it in this life......
"Zhu Chen is out, and there is a case leader in our village."
"Zhu Chen, don't forget us when you get rich."
"In the future, when you become an official, I want you to take care of us more."
The villagers didn't care about Zhu Chen before, but now they are starting to climb the relationship crazily, and Zhu Chen doesn't care about it.
Yu Xuekui continued with a smile: "Also, the Ming Dynasty stipulates that after taking the Xiucai examination, you can see that the county officials do not kneel, are exempt from taxes, and enjoy privileges in the Ming Dynasty. ”
The fame is in his body, and the county officials are not afraid, Zhu Chen knows this.
Now it's the first step to start your own business, right? Zhu Chen smiled, and arched his hand at Yu Xuekui: "Thank you for reminding me, I know." ”
Yu Xuekui nodded, and patted Zhu Chen heavily: "Primary school student, I am very optimistic about you, I hope that in the township test next year, you can be promoted again, and then I will recommend you to serve in the Hanlin Academy......"
Yu Xuekui's thief heart is not dead.
Entering the Hallym Academy?
Zhu Chen didn't dare to think that it was a place where the state reserves high-level talents, and if he wanted to become a cabinet member, he had to be from the Hanlin Academy, and that place was terrifyingly noble.
"I see......" Zhu Chen arched his hand.
Yu Xuekui smiled and nodded: "Okay, I don't have anything to do, you can see for yourself where the five hundred acres of fertile land are, there is no reward, but I will fight for you from the imperial court, if you are free, remember to come to Yu Mansion, I will wait for you......"
It seems that this adult understands his own mind and understands the new concept put forward by Wang Yangming, Zhu Chen arched his hand and said: "Thank you, my lord, I will definitely visit when I have time, and my lord will go slowly." ”
Yu Xuekui smiled and nodded, and then turned around and left with the servant.
The sound of gongs and drums suddenly became even more boiling, and the villagers were extremely excited, staring at Zhu Chen.
"Zhu Chen, you're out now, don't forget everyone."
"Yes, your mother had half a basket of rice from me."
"Those 500 acres of fertile land, you must not be able to do it alone, right? Why don't we do it for you, and pay you food regularly every month. ”
"Lord Case, you have to set up a happy wine."
Everyone was gossiping, most of their expressions were very flattering, and their attitudes were completely different from before, Zhu Chen glanced at them and said lightly: "I will not accompany you." ”
With that, he slammed the courtyard door shut.
The villagers suddenly scattered, with scarlet expressions on their faces, regretting why they didn't have a good relationship with Zhu Chen in the first place, after all, who would have thought that he would be admitted to Xiucai, and he was still the first.
However, in just such a moment's effort, the information about Zhu Chen's case in the examination was spread all over the country.
Zhu Chen closed the door, looked at the baskets of grain, and said with a smile: "It seems that there will be no worries about food in the future." ”
Moreover, there are a hundred taels of silver, which is enough for ordinary people to eat for a long time.
Finally nodded his head.
However, how should the 500 acres of fertile land be distributed? That's the main thing!
It is inevitable to go out and find someone to farm for you, and you can also experience the happiness of the ancient local lords.
But even if you want to find someone, you must not find the villagers, they are all chicken thieves.
Zhu Chen pondered, then left the house and walked towards the outside of Ying Tianfu.
After spending half an hour walking out of the city gate, you can see that under the city gate, there are about hundreds of displaced people, who have fled from all over the country, but the guards of the Heavenly Mansion do not allow the displaced people to enter the city, otherwise there will be chaos.
These people have been here for four or five days, and Zhu Chen always remembers them.
Seeing these hundreds of people again, starving to the bone, and even several starving to death, sick to death, as soon as Zhu Chen approached, showing a little pity, the hundreds of people all came around.
They quickly surrounded Zhu Chen and begged, "Little boy, give me something to eat." ”
"Little boy, I'm so hungry, I have my last breath left."
"Please, little boy, save my daughter, she is dying of hunger."
Seeing that Zhu Chen intended to give them alms, these people would come over.
These homeless people were scrawny, both men and women, and they were so hungry that they were only skinny and bones.
It is covered with skin and bones, like a skeleton, but the exterior is covered with a layer of human skin, and it is blown down by the wind when it walks, and it is severely malnourished.
Even children are like this, their faces are so yellow from hunger that they are extremely frightening.
Zhu Chen sighed in his heart: "The people are suffering, the people are suffering, now is the prosperous era of Yongle, and there are still so many displaced people, I am afraid that it will be more difficult in the troubled times." ”
The conditions of the ancients were much more difficult than those of later generations, after all, they lacked a big man Yuan......
Although Zhu Chen is not a saint, now that he has a hundred acres of fertile land, he can let them use it as labor.
And the prices of these homeless people are much cheaper than those of the villagers.
Not only can you save them, give them food, but also get benefits for yourself, which is a matter of effort.
Zhu Chen looked at them and frowned, "Where are you from, and why did you become a homeless?" ”
These must always be asked clearly, and the heart of guarding against others is indispensable.
The homeless people hurriedly spoke.
"Little boy, we are from Jimo, Shandong, and many horse bandits suddenly appeared in that area, not to mention killing our families, and robbing our property, forcing us to leave our hometown."
"Yes, my parents' family died under their swords."
"The horse bandits are in chaos, the government doesn't care, and Ying Tianfu won't let us in, this is our lives."
They gossip about their misery.
"Horse bandits..."Zhu Chen was silent, he sneered, it seems that the jurisdiction of the Ming government is still not strict enough, and there are even horse bandits who are making trouble.
It's just that horse bandits can't be driven away or killed......
"Then why are there only a few hundred of you people coming to Yingtian?" Zhu Chen continued to ask.
Speaking of this, they are even sadder.
"Hey, little boy, you don't know how many horse bandits and gangsters you will encounter along the way from Shandong to Yingtian."
"Originally, there were more than 1,000 people, and some starved to death on the road, plus they were mutilated by gangsters, and these are the only things left."
"We walked from Shandong to Yingtian for two or three months."
It only takes a few hours in the afterlife, but here, two or three months are normal.
After Zhu Chen figured out their details, he didn't twist, and shouted directly: "I have 500 acres of fertile land, is anyone willing to do it with me?" ”
"You'll always know how to hoe the ground, right?"
"Yes, yes, little boy, choose me, I just need a bite to eat."
"Me too, me too."
"Little boy, choose me, I will never procrastinate in my work."
Hearing that Zhu Chen was going to choose someone to work, the faces of the displaced people were full of excitement, and they all gathered around Zhu Chen at once, begging to be selected.
Some people grabbed Zhu Chen's trouser leg, and some people hugged their legs and begged.
Zhu Chen shouted loudly and shook them off: "Go to me for a day first, stay if you do well, leave if you don't do well, I won't accept white rice." ”
"If you are willing, follow me, and I will take you into Yingtianfu."
Zhu Chen's fertile land was desperately asked by Yu Xuekui from the household department, Yu Xuekui can pull off the old face, 500 acres is no problem, and the fertile land of the household department is all good land, which is in the city.
The homeless people suddenly burst out with the joy of being saved, some whimpered and cried, and quickly followed behind Zhu Chen, and some knelt on the ground to kowtow to Zhu Chen, shouting Lord Qingtian.
"Lord Qingtian, thank you, thank you."
"Knock on the benefactor, woo woo woo ......"
The displaced people were very excited, but now that this is the gate of Tianfu, they can't get through.
When these hundreds of homeless people lined up in a long line, followed behind Zhu Chen, and were about to enter Yingtianfu, the guards at the city gate directly blocked those homeless people.
"You can go in, but these homeless people can't, they will do anything when they are hungry, rob the streets, rob people for money, who is responsible for what happens?" Several soldiers in armor stopped them with swords and did not allow them to enter.
Those homeless people desperately tried to squeeze in, and the guards desperately stopped them, and the scene was suddenly in an uproar.
Zhu Chen grabbed a guard, his eyes were cold: "Do you want them to starve to death at the city gate?" ”
The guard shook his head, "It's none of our business. ”
Zhu Chen directly took out the documents of fame and handed them to him: "I am the head of this hospital trial, I want to take them in and find another way to make a living." ”
Scholars with meritorious names were very respected in the Ming Dynasty.
When several guards heard this, they were shocked and leaned over to take a look, they were illiterate, but they knew the big red chapter.
After knowing whether it was a scholar or the head of the college examination, several guards immediately became respectful, and one of them shouted: "Let them in!" ”
In this way, under Zhu Chen's identity, hundreds of homeless people smoothly entered Yingtianfu, and under the leadership of Zhu Chen, they went in the direction of the five hundred acres of land.
Although it is not wild, it is also near the suburbs, but the quality of the fertile land is very good, but it has not been cultivated this year.
When Zhu Chen walked to the large area of fertile land, he saw that it was all his own fertile land, and he laughed loudly, he could finally be a landlord again.
In this Daming, who has no relatives and no support, he finally has his own assets, but he has a sense of security.