Chapter 106: Congratulations to the Emperor and Sun
Zhu Di's self-confidence is not unreasonable, with Beiping, it is difficult to succeed and win the world, throughout the ages, just such a person.
His will, prestige, and means can ensure that as long as it is what he wants to push, he will definitely be able to do it...... It's just that government is a complicated chess game, and if you are desperate in one direction, it will inevitably affect other aspects.
If the reform of the imperial examination and employment is forcibly promoted, it will cause turmoil in the officials, chaos in the court, and scattering the people's hearts...... This is also something that Zhu Di can't bear.
So how this matter should end needs a proper opportunity.
Coincidentally, it happened to be the fifteenth day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Zhu Di issued an order to invite several important ministers into the palace to participate in the Mid-Autumn Festival night banquet.
Rongguo Gong Yao Guangxiao, Chengguo Gong Zhu Neng, Qi Guogong Qiu Fu, Cao Guogong Li Jinglong, plus Dingguo Gong Xu Jingchang, the five major princes gathered.
On the other side, there are six ministries and nine secretaries, including the general political envoy Xie Jin, all of whom have arrived.
Zhu Di also called his three sons, as well as the emperor's grandson Zhu Zhanji.
Honors, scholars, and clans, these are the three pillars of Zhu Di's domination of the world.
"In the Mid-Autumn Festival, most of the year has passed, the weather has become cooler, although the south of the Yangtze River is different from the north, but it is cold, wet and cold, which hurts the body more. I have prepared a fox fur for you, which can be regarded as a gift from me. β
While speaking, Hou Xian led a group of eunuchs, holding trays, and walked to the courtiers in turn to offer fox furs.
Needless to say, Xu Jingchang also has one.
The fur is soft and warm to the touch, as smooth as satin, and the inside is also lined with the finest fabrics, which is very luxurious, showing the court's skills and no expense.
Yao Guangxiao is old, and when he holds it in his hand, he feels it the most, so he takes the lead in thanking God.
Zhu Di smiled: "It's just a piece of clothing, there's no need for this, let's sit down and continue to drink and admire the moon." β
Zhu Di also gave everyone moon cakes, fine wine, grapes and citrus for each person...... The same thing was placed in front of the courtiers.
The big guy felt the strong care of the Son of Heaven, but he also smelled an unusual smell.
The so-called courtesy to others must be sought.
What's more, this is still a big tomorrow, and I don't know what will happen next.
The big guy is scared, and the wine of the first year of Hongwu can't be tasted, and the exquisite moon cakes can't be tasted...... Xu Jingchang looked at the ministers fidgeting and worried, and his heart was happy.
He held the brocade guard in his hand, so he naturally knew about Jian Yi going to find Yao Guangxiao. I have to say that they are very clever, don't look at the old monk who used to play chess with Xu Jingchang every day, but he is definitely not Xu Jingchang's gang.
The old monk has his own ideas and ideas.
It is true, the reform of the imperial examination is too implicated, and it will even shake the country's foundation.
But Xu Jingchang always firmly believes that Zhu Di is not an ordinary emperor, he has a strong willingness to do things, if he just holds on to the defects and lets these people fool around, how to talk about the prosperity of Yongle?
Therefore, in this game, I will definitely win!
The moon rises tomorrow and climbs to the willow tops.
The wine was almost drunk, Zhu Di finally smiled and stretched out his hand to pull Zhu Zhanji over.
"This is my eldest grandson, when he was born, I dreamed that the emperor gave me a jade gui, and when I woke up, I got this grandson. This was given to me by the emperor, and it was also given to the Ming Dynasty by God. β
Zhu Di said excitedly, and everyone present also listened and nodded frequently.
But everyone knows what's going on in their hearts, this kind of paragraph, on the side of the street, can listen to seven paragraphs for a penny. Next, is there still a time when I was born with red light in the sky, fragrant, and clouds of Qingyun, three days endlessly!
We've heard a lot about this kind of thing, but no one will break it.
Sure enough, Zhu Di didn't waste too much spittle, so he smiled and said: "This child is also angry, he went to school when he was just over four years old, and he followed people in his teens and twenties to get married." Reading and literacy, the test is better than those people, a year, I know thousands of words, arithmetic endorsement, and are proficient in everything. What's even more powerful is that if you follow me to ride a horse and shoot arrows, you must be a civil and military all-rounder in the future, and I am very relieved! β
Zhu Di praised Zhu Zhanji vigorously, and the black boy's face turned red, Grandpa Huang, why didn't you find so many advantages of your grandson before?
Jian Yi listened to it, and he could only say: "The ministers congratulate Your Majesty, the emperor and grandson are wise, and the Ming Dynasty is eternal, which is really gratifying." β
Zhu Di nodded, "That's true, Jian Tianguan, I intend to upgrade the school where the emperor and grandson studied to an official school, what do you think?" β
Damn it's coming!
Jian Yi also made preparations, so he said: "If you go back to Your Majesty, the matter of official learning is extraordinary, if it is established as an official school, is it from within, is it a protΓ©gΓ© of the Son of Heaven?" Since he is a protΓ©gΓ© of the Son of Heaven, can he participate in the imperial examination? If you participate in the imperial examination, will you be able to enter the court as an official? The minister thinks that these things are too involved, and they must be cautious. β
Zhu Di said with a smile: "Jian Tianguan is really old and seeking the country, but since it is the place where my grandson has studied, there is nothing wrong with giving an official name." As for other things, the school talks about simple things, let them take the imperial examination, but I'm afraid they won't be able to pass it. Why should you care so much? β
"Your Majesty, the ministers assist Your Majesty, don't dare to have the slightest omission, the name of official learning cannot be easily granted."
Zhu Di raised his head and looked at the others.
Xia Yuanji, Song Li and others echoed one after another.
"Jian Shangshu's words are reasonable."
Seeing that everyone was opposed, Zhu Di didn't continue to say anything, nor did he pull Xu Jingchang out to make trouble, but said with a smile: "Since you don't agree, I won't say anything." The imperial court doesn't give the official academic name, but I give the royal private academic name, what do you think? Handed over to Zongzheng Temple, in the future, the princes and grandsons will go to the school for enlightenment, so it's always okay, right? β
Royal Academy?
This one is even worse!
Song Li hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the hair of the prince and the grandson are all in charge of the Hanlin officials, they are both good in learning and character, and it is the most suitable for the prince to establish his heart, establish morality, and teach knowledge." The minister thought that it should be customized to be safe. β
At this time, Song Li's biggest regret was that he agreed to Zhu Zhanji to go to that bullshit school.
The big guy really didn't take it seriously, thinking that it was just a place for a four- or five-year-old child to play before school, but who knew that a moment of negligence would bring endless troubles.
Therefore, we must learn a lesson, treat the princes and grandchildren, we must be strictly guarded, and there can be no negligence, otherwise there will be endless disasters.
Zhu Di groaned again and again, and let out a long sigh, "Song Shangshu, I ask you, what is this school going to do?" There are so many students in it, you can't even have a name, right? Could it be that my grandson has been messing around for a year? β
Zhu Di's tone was angry, to be honest, it was a miracle that Zhu Di could suppress it until now.
What to do?
Song Li was also flustered for a while, so he could only compromise and said: "Your Majesty, the minister, the minister thinks it can be counted as a private school." β
"Private school? Is it a folk school? β
"Hmm!" Song Li's sideburns soaked in cold sweat, and his voice trembled.
"It's the kind of place where the reader organizes and gives literacy to the children in the township?" Zhu Di asked again.
Song Li stiffened his head and said: "Indeed, after thinking about it, only this is the most appropriate." β
Zhu Di nodded, "Okay." β
As he spoke, Zhu Di hugged Zhu Zhanji in his arms and said slightly apologetically: "My eldest grandson, it turns out that you have only been studying in private school for a year!" β
Zhu Zhanji rolled his eyes, looking very innocent.
Zhu Di suddenly raised his head again, "Song Shangshu, do you know how many private schools Daming has?" β
Song Li was stunned, "This...... The minister didn't know. β
"Then do you know how many Mengtong are in the private school?"
Song Li was even more embarrassed: "The minister still doesn't know. β
Zhu Di smiled, "I don't know how many private schools and how many Mengtongs don't know, how to count the merits of education!" This one won't work. In this way, isn't the commercial tax being levied right now, and all shops are registered! I have given you the authority of the Ministry of Rites to register all private schools. If there is a private school gentleman who misleads someone's children, it is easy to deal with it, and of course, if there is a good gentleman, it should also be commended. Even if it is the authority of your Ministry of Rites, the Song Qing family can't be tired and shirk! β
Song Li obviously sensed the problem, but he couldn't refute it, and it was difficult to refuse.
The six ministries are expanding their powers, and their own rite ministries cannot lag behind.
"Minister...... Obey! β
At the moment when Song Li agreed, the smile on Xu Jingchang's face could no longer be held back.
The opening was finally torn open.
"Song Shangshu, when I came, I prepared the situation of the school, including the scale of the school, the number of students in the school, the assessment standards, and so on. If Song Shangshu is willing, my school is willing to become the world's number one private school, what do you think? β
Without waiting for Song Li to say anything, Zhu Di smiled and said, "Okay, it's called the world's first private school...... The place where my eldest grandson studied is worthy of these four words...... Song Qing's family, you can review it on the spot! I witnessed this with all the secretaries. β
Finished!
Strictly guarded and tried his best, but there were still omissions.
The official school is not good, and neither is the royal school.
In the end, he was demoted to a private school, but who knows how low the reputation is, as long as there is an official name, the next thing will be easy to do.
It's like taking a train, the first class, the second class seat is fine, even if it is a standing ticket, the key is to get on the train, get on the train to get to the destination.
Up to now, Song Li can't stop it, and the six departments and Jiuqing can't stop it.
Xu Jingchang got the school, and he really got the title of the first in the world.
Although there are still two words in the back, what does it matter!
Xu Jingchang then took out another graduation certificate as if he was playing a trick.
"Your Majesty, this is for His Royal Highness the Emperor Sun, who got full marks in the cultural course during his time in school. The rest of the carpentry, weaving, painting, bookkeeping and other subjects are also outstanding, so the first-class graduation certificate is awarded, and it is the number one of Tianzi. β
Zhu Di smiled, "Very good, this is what my eldest grandson deserves." β
Zhu Di happily accepted the graduation certificate and raised his wine glass again, "Come, let's drink this cup!" Congratulations to the emperor and grandson! β
When the wine enters the throat, some people rejoice, and some people endure misery.
Defend it tightly, but still don't prevent it.
With a reputation and the name of the emperor's grandson, this school is destined to be a blockbuster.
When the big guy was tasting the bitterness, Xu Jingchang smiled and suggested: "Your Majesty, the top three in the imperial examination, there are royal street officials, private schools and primary schools, I don't dare to compare with Sandingjia, but let them ride around the capital for a while, and they are also happy, right?" β
Zhu Di smiled, "Good idea, this is also a great education, and I will make progress in my studies...... But the court can't pay for it. β
Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, this is a small activity of a private school, it is just a private school, we raise money by ourselves, entertain ourselves, and give an explanation to the parents of students." I would never dare to boast about the officials of the Ministry of Rites. β
Xu Jingchang's tone was polite, but at this time Zhu Gaoxu said: "Father, since the eldest nephew has won the first class, I, as an uncle, plan to give 50,000 yuan, please dance the dragon and lion, blow and blow, and have a lively time." β
Zhu Gaosui also hurriedly said: "The second brother paid the money, and I will publish it in the Di newspaper for a small time, which can be regarded as joining in the fun." β
(End of chapter)