This theory, which most people in later generations know, is rare to hear in this era.

Of course, it's not that the ancients didn't know this truth, but the ancient knowledge dissemination was too inefficient. Some people may know this principle, but they may not be able to spread it widely.

So, after Zhu Biao asked, Zhang Yifan explained in detail: "How much water a wooden barrel can hold does not depend on the longest plank that makes up the barrel, but on the short plank, which is the barrel theory!"

Zhu Biao was obviously a smart person, and as soon as he heard what he said, he immediately showed a sudden expression of enlightenment, and said to him, "You mean, how long our Ming Dynasty can exist depends not on the most powerful emperor, but on the worst emperor?"

Zhang Yifan didn't give an affirmative answer, but replied, "Big brother, you see that there should be many examples in history. Soon the founding emperors were all wise and martial, but in the end, history should have an answer to whose hands the country was defeated."

"Not bad, not bad!" Zhu Biao listened, nodded, and agreed, "Using history as a mirror, you can know the gains and losses, and that's the case!"

Zhang Yifan saw that Zhu Biao had some understanding, so he didn't speak, so that Zhu Biao could think more, and he could say less.

No, Zhu Biao said while thinking about the rotation of emperors in history: "From a historical point of view, even if one generation of emperors is not as good as the next, there will not be much difference. The most worrying thing is that the emperor is early, the crown prince is not established or the prince is young. or the prince has set up a non-human ......."

When he said this, he suddenly looked at Zhang Yifan, as if he had grasped the key and said, "And this is the shortcoming of the wooden barrel, even if it does not bury the country, it is likely to greatly damage the vitality of the empire, so that it will not be able to return to the sky?"

After Zhu Biao finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Yifan and didn't speak, he was a little dissatisfied, and immediately asked, "You are talking!" Now that you've thought of this situation, is there anything else you want to say?"

When Zhang Yifan heard this, he had no choice but to reply: "Big brother, since how much water can be filled in a wooden barrel depends on the shortest plank, when we ask people to use a wooden barrel to get water, should we ask for how much water the shortest wooden plank can hold?" Don't you say?"

Zhu Biao naturally understands this truth. However, he was not satisfied with this, and said angrily: "Yifan, don't hide it in front of the eldest brother, just say what you have in your stomach, is it possible that the eldest brother can still eat you?"

When Zhang Yifan heard this, he also laughed, and then replied to Zhu Biao: "Since the eldest brother said so, then I'll tell me what I think, can't you say I'm lazy?"

Zhu Biao: "......"

He pretended to be angry and said, "Say it quickly, if you don't say it, then I'm really going to be angry!"

Zhang Yifan knew that he was pretending, so he pretended to be frightened, matched his expression, and said, "Big brother, you see, my father asks others with his diligence, but my father didn't think about it, we are just mortals, but we don't have the ability of my father. So his requirement is actually to ask people with the highest plank, and even if others can do it, it will definitely not last long. For example, you have to wake up so early, you don't have a few days off throughout the year, and so on."

"Second, our emperors after the Ming Dynasty should have been born in the deep palace and grew up in the deep palace, and they are definitely not as wise and martial as the founding emperor for the specific situation of the people, as well as how to behave in the world, to understand people's hearts, etc. So how do they govern the country in order to govern the country well? Did the rules set by the founding emperor be considered from their point of view? Even if you are a modest, you can be a good emperor, so can you ensure the longevity of the empire? If there is a wise and martial emperor, he will earn it, and he will be able to govern the Ming Dynasty well, right?"

Speaking of this, he said to Zhu Biao earnestly: "Actually, to be honest, big brother, I like to sleep until I wake up naturally, but after coming to Xiangshan County, I don't have such an opportunity, and I am busy every day. In the long run, I feel a little tired. So I came up with a way to recruit those guests and let them help me deal with government affairs, which can save me a lot of time and energy, anyway, they actually only have the power to make suggestions, and it still depends on my intention to decide whether to do this or not. In this way, doesn't the matter in Xiangshan County still mean that I am still dealing with it?"

When Zhu Biao heard his words, he actually burst into tears in his heart: I also want to sleep until I wake up naturally, but my father doesn't allow it!

Of course, on the surface, you have to look like a big brother, and you can't speak ill of your father, so I saw Zhu Biao ask Zhang Yifan: "You bring me all the documents they have handled?"

After saying that, he felt a little inappropriate, and wanted to see more, so he changed his words and said, "Why don't you take me to see it?"

As soon as Zhang Yifan heard it, he knew that Zhu Biao was interested in his method, and this was what he wanted, so he took Zhu Biao to the warehouse.

The documents that have been processed are all collected in different categories, and Zhu Biao can read whatever he likes.

I have to say that Zhu Biao still has the shadow of Zhu Yuanzhang, even if he is tired of traveling, he has just arrived in Xiangshan County, but when it comes to business and checks the documents, it is still first-class serious.

I saw him randomly check the documents, look through the original records, and then look at the processing opinions on the stickers and Zhang Yifan's processing results, etc., and sometimes occasionally ask Zhang Yifan why he did this.

That's it, Zhang Yifan was a little impatient, but Zhu Biao continued. It was not too early for the day, and Zhu Jingjing came over there, which could be regarded as interrupting Zhu Biao's busyness.

While returning to the back office for dinner, Zhu Biao said to Zhang Yifan excitedly: "I took a cursory look and found that this method is really good, most of the suggestions of those curtain guests are pertinent, and they can save a lot of things."

Zhang Yifan listened to it and thought to himself, have you also found a way to be lazy?

In fact, even Zhu Yuanzhang's classmates arrived later, and they couldn't do it themselves with high intensity, so they had to use the secretary, that is, the predecessor of the cabinet assistants, and after the improvement of several generations of emperors, there was the birth of the Ming Cabinet.

At this time, Zhang Yifan replied to Zhu Biao with a smile: "Those curtain guests have to pass my level first, and I think he can do it, so I will hire him as a curtain guest." Otherwise, it's going to be a mess!"

When Zhu Biao heard this, he asked about the details of the recruitment, and said as he walked, and then went to the back office.

The crown princess and Zhu Xiongying have already bathed and changed their clothes, and they are much refreshed. Seeing Zhu Biao entering, he directly disgusted and said: "Smelly sweat, go wash first, come to Yifan's side, just take a good rest, don't think about political affairs all day long!"

Zhu Biao is busy, of course, she sees it in her eyes and hurts in her heart.

Zhang Yifan listened to it and remembered that there was a saying in later generations that the reason why Zhu Biao died early was also because of high psychological pressure, poor physical rest, and illness due to overwork.

There is no accurate word on how it is. However, Zhang Yifan looked at the work of this eldest brother, and he did have Zhu Yuanzhang's diligence, and he came to Xiangshan County so far, but he didn't rest at all, he was busy.

Thinking so, he also echoed the crown princess and said, "Yes, eldest brother, you must be busy in moderation, combine work and rest, and be healthy to be healthy, right?"

When the crown princess heard this, she immediately pointed at Zhang Yifan and said to Zhu Biao: "Look, have you heard it, brother-in-law's words are good words, do you know the combination of work and rest?"

Zhu Biao heard this, showing a wry smile, of course he wanted to combine work and rest, but who went to his father's side to let him agree with this statement of combining work and rest?

Of course, at this time, he wouldn't say it to spoil everyone's interest, so he obediently went to wash.

Zhang Yifan naturally went too, but he just took a shower, the pool was at a high place, and the valve was switched on and off, which was similar to the shower in later generations, simple.

After half an hour, Zhu Biao also appeared refreshed and praised: "I feel much more comfortable now!" 「

The crown princess was talking to Zhu Jingjing here, Zhang Yifan was teasing Zhu Xiongying, and the two had become familiar again. Of course, it is mainly the crown princess's attitude towards her sister and brother-in-law that determines Zhu Xiongying's acceptance.

When Zhu Biao came out, it was time for dinner.

Good guy, the whole fish feast, a lot of fish that Zhu Biao, the prince, has never seen.

So, Zhang Yifan and Zhu Jingjing introduced them to them.

I have to say that there are many varieties of marine fish, and the taste is absolutely different from ordinary fish.

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Such as shark, nine spit fish and so on, the taste is absolutely unique. The shark meat is like pigskin, and the nine spit fish is like tender tofu, and the first time I really ate seafood, Zhu Biao and the crown princess were very surprised.

Not to mention, in order to entertain the eldest brother, sister-in-law and eldest nephew, Zhu Jingjing cooked herself. Her craftsmanship, even Zhang Yifan, who has eaten the delicious food of two lifetimes, must be applauded.

The fish meat that has never been eaten before and the delicious fish soup make Zhu Biao's family full of praise.

After eating, it is also a pleasure to enjoy the cool in the yard and the sea breeze.

Zhu Biao lay on the recliner, turned his head to Zhang Yifan on his side and said, "You have the patent, can you tell me in detail, my father thinks that it is better to ask a little more clearly."

When Zhang Yifan heard it, it turned out that his explanation was not detailed enough, so the old man did not react for a long time?

He guessed so in his heart, and was about to answer, but was interrupted by the crown princess: "You two, okay, this is just here, don't talk about political affairs, have a good rest, can't you talk about it tomorrow?"

As soon as Zhang Yifan heard this, he immediately changed his words and said, "Sister-in-law is right, big brother, you can rest!"

When Zhu Biao heard this, he also smiled and said, "Yes, listen to you, don't talk about that."

So, the two families chatted about their own topics, and by the way, they teased Xiao Xiongying again, but they also seemed happy.

After the night was a little deeper, Zhu Jingjing was worried about the health of her eldest brother and sister-in-law, so she suggested that they rest early.

Zhu Biao felt fine, but he couldn't stand the princess in charge, so he had to rest.

What he didn't expect was that before the break, he was given an accident: "What is this?"

Then he saw that his daughter-in-law was dressed, not a belly pocket, but a very strange thing, which he had never seen before.

When the crown princess heard this, she smiled and said, "This is Jingjing, I am wearing a little smaller, she said that this is the most in line with human nature, it can protect here, the kind of belly pocket in the past, it is inconvenient, and if you have to bind your chest when you go out, it will be crushed." Anyway, I heard that she made sense, so I'll give it a try."

After saying that, she deliberately asked fiercely, "What do you think?"

When Zhu Biao heard this, he couldn't help but smile and shook his head and said, "This must have been thought up by Yifan, right? One set at a time, as long as you feel comfortable anyway."

"Hmm!" The crown princess listened with great satisfaction and said, "Jing Jing measured the size, and I will make a few sets when I go back."

Zhu Biao leaned his back against the head of the bed and said to her: "This brother-in-law is really a genius, no matter what it is, when he comes to him, he can turn decay into magic, food, clothing, and travel, but as long as he has an eye, he can come up with a bunch of new ideas!"

When the crown princess heard this, she said with a little pride, "So, my original vision was right, and I strongly advocated that it was best for him to be this colt!"

Zhu Biao listened, nodded, and said with a smile: "Indeed, Jing Jing married him, I can also see that he is very happy, and I, as a brother, am also very pleased!"

The crown princess looked at him and began to talk about her experience: "You don't know, when I found out that Yifan knew gratitude, I knew that this child couldn't be wrong. If you think about it, he was an orphan and suddenly got a large sum of money, which was too late for ordinary people to hide, but he did not hesitate to return to the village. On that basis, I am optimistic about him. It's just that I didn't expect him to be born with talent, this is the treasure he has found!"

Speaking of this, the crown princess suddenly asked with some concern, "You were talking with him this afternoon, did you talk about the matter that made my father angry?" Does it matter?"

When Zhu Biao heard this, he knew that his daughter-in-law was also concerned about this matter, and was about to say it, when he heard the princess quickly add: "You are the eldest brother, and he is so good to Jing Jing, and he is also very good to us, you must help a little!"

"Rest assured!" When Zhu Biao heard this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, "I also like this brother-in-law, if you really have something, I will definitely help him say good things." Not to mention, it's actually my father who is too worried!"

When the crown princess heard this, she couldn't help but be a little surprised: "Really? It would be great if that were the case, and then we would be able to eat and drink here, and we would be at peace!"

Zhu Biao: "......"

After a while, he coughed and said to his daughter-in-law, "Actually

, Yifan is doing this thing, I think it is done well. Maybe when I go back, my father will find out, and maybe he will learn to do it."

"What?" When the crown princess heard this, she immediately became curious, and hurriedly asked, "You said that it is possible for my father to learn from Yifan?"

It's a little hard for her to imagine that with her father's diligence, she will learn from Yifan? If you don't train Yifan, it's already good, right?

When Zhu Biao heard this, his expression became serious and said, "Yifan thinks about it for a long time! Our emperor of the Ming Dynasty is definitely not as wise and powerful as his father. If every generation of emperors does things according to the standards of their fathers, it will definitely not be possible, and there will be problems. This kind of matter related to the society of the country, the father will definitely consider it carefully!"