Hongwu Survival Guide

Chapter 26
Zhao Xu entered the city through Taipingmen, and the imperial palace was more than a mile ahead, but he did not enter through Bei'anmen.

Then you have to go around the harem to get to the front hall, Zhao Xu prefers to go around from the outside.

Riding his own walking mule around the imperial city for half a circle, he came to Xi'an gate, took his waist badge, checked and registered, entered the imperial city, walked all the way, had another inspection at Xihua gate, and then stepped into the palace. city.

After being led through several gate cards, Zhao Xu finally arrived at the East Pavilion on the left side of Fengtian Gate, which was a series of verandah rooms to the south of Zuoshun Gate.

After moving to the new palace, Zhu Yuanzhang worked in the East Pavilion after the daily court meeting.

During the waiting period, looking back on the journey just now, Zhao Xu only felt that if his own officials were to walk the distance of two or three miles from Xi'an Gate to the East Pavilion... the picture would be unimaginable.

So there is still some concern.

Zhao Xu understood that the future of himself and Zuo Qi had already been tied to his petty officials. If the petty officials had to face such a rough time when they saw His Majesty the Emperor, what would they do?

Or, given the importance His Majesty attaches to petty officials, can there be some special grace in the future that does not require walking?
Thinking casually, Zhao Xu was brought into the cabinet after waiting for less than a cup of tea this time, and happened to pass by Li Shanchang and others who were about to leave.

Zhao Xu knew Li Shanchang, and facing the scrutiny of Prime Minister Zuo and his party, he just stopped for a while and nodded, and did not strike up a casual conversation.

I can feel that Duke Xuan should know himself.

Zhu Yuanzhang had just discussed with several Zhongshu ministers about setting up a national post station system.

It will be formally implemented in a few days.

Zhu Yuanzhang has a deep memory of the Battle of Poyang Lake that determined the situation in the south of the Yangtze River.

Chen Youliang besieged Hongdu on April 23. He didn't receive the news until June 25. After two full months, if it wasn't for... he would have almost lost Jiangxi.

Even, because he insisted on supporting King Xiaoming from the north at that time, Ying Tian was empty due to the army's expedition. If Chen Youliang broke Hongdu and went all the way down the river, he didn't dare to imagine what would happen.

Fortunately, God blessed him, and his ancestor showed his spirit. He successfully defeated Chen Youliang and became the overlord of the south of the Yangtze River. However, he did not forget to reflect on himself afterwards.

The most wrong thing is that he refused to listen to Liu Ji's advice and insisted on supporting Xiao Ming Wang from the north. Secondly, it was the importance of the post system for transmitting messages.

Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zhu Yuanzhang had done a lot for this. In the first month after he came to the throne, he prioritized the priorities. He still put the establishment of a sound post system as the first priority.

After Zhao Xu saluted here, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head from the document in front of him, and habitually turned away from the left and right sides again. Seeing the wooden box in Zhao Xu's hand, he remembered it and said, "This is that pen, show me."

Zhao Xu respectfully presented the wooden box.

Zhu Yuanzhang quickly laid out all kinds of stationery, skipping the pen and measuring ruler first, and the charcoal pencil has been sharpened. He grabbed one in the posture of holding a brush, and wrote "Water Horse Station" on a white page. 'Three words, I shook my head immediately: "This is...not easy to use, the pen is too thin, but it is still hard."

Zhao Xu carefully looked up and reminded: "My lord, this charcoal pencil is not held like this."

Zhu Yuanzhang signaled: "You come and write to me."

Zhao Xu took a few steps forward, took the pen and paper from Zhu Yuanzhang at the other end of the book case, imitated the usual posture of holding a pen by a small official, saw the word "water horse standing", hesitated a little, and wrote it down, Then said softly: "My lord, there is also a pen, which is also written in the same way."

Seeing that Lao Zhu also handed over the pen, he took off the cap of the pen, and also wrote the three words 'Shuima Station', then carefully pushed the pen and paper towards Lao Zhu, and backed away voluntarily.

After changing the pen holding position, Lao Zhu wrote again, and it was much smoother. Then he changed the pen, and he felt better. He fell in love with this new stationery almost instantly and planned to use it frequently in the future.

In just a moment, a blank page was filled with words by Lao Zhu.

Then I picked up the set of measuring rulers, a one-foot-long ruler, two triangle rulers, and a semi-circular angle ruler. I changed a piece of paper, and quickly drew a lot of lengths with a charcoal pen and a pen. It is a precise line.

After trying this way, Lao Zhu continued to play with it, while asking about various details.

Asking about a cup of tea, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "According to your opinion, this graphite is a common mineral deposit, and it can be made into this charcoal pencil by mixing it with clay and sticking fine wood?"

Zhao Xu respectfully said: "Exactly."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked down at the two marks on the white paper again, and said: "These two pens are indeed more convenient than brushes, and can greatly save paper. But the production method of fountain pens is too complicated, and ink is also a problem. But this charcoal pen, if it is really like What you said can be generalized. Recently, I am asking Yousi to redo the matter of opening schools in counties, counties and townships across the country, and I plan to hold an imperial examination this autumn. From ancient times to the present, children from poor families want to go to school, but this ink, paper and inkstone are not enough. Small expenses, if this charcoal pen can be promoted, it can benefit students all over the world."

As Lao Zhu talked, he was no longer consulting Zhao Xu, but quickly made up his mind.

Regarding the opening of schools across the country and the holding of the imperial examination this autumn, two things were still influenced by Zhu Yuan to some extent.

Zhu Yuanzhang won Yingtian back then, and soon began to encourage the establishment of schools. Every time he expanded to a place over the years, he never forgot this matter.However, Lao Zhu's initial consideration was only to cultivate talents for himself, and to educate the common people to respect etiquette and abide by the law.

In addition to the current thinking, talent selection and enlightenment, Zhu Yuanzhang has not forgotten what Zhu Yuan said at the time that one of the reasons for Qin's rapid demise was that the people lost their "ascension channel".

There were two 'ascending channels' discussed at the time.

One is military merit, and the other is the imperial examination.

At present, the Ming army is fighting in all directions, and if they want to join the army to fight for a wife and shade, there are many opportunities, but the battle will always be over one day.

Therefore, in Lao Zhu's opinion, the imperial examination is the long-term solution.

Because of Zhu Yuan's half-concealment, Lao Zhu has not fully understood the truth, but only knows that this is some knowledge related to "distribution" in "Economics".

However, this did not delay Lao Zhu's implementation.

Just like he recently planned some innovations on the compulsory knowledge of scholars.

Zhu Yuanzhang has always been a person who thinks about it and does it. He has super execution ability. Since it is a rare principle, of course he must try his best to practice it. Even if there are some problems in the future, it will be revised or banned.

Zhao Xu also felt that Zhu Yuanzhang was no longer asking himself, not to mention that he was barely literate, and he didn't dare to give His Majesty the emperor any advice.

Zhu Yuanzhang made up his mind, and asked a few more questions about the four-piece set of measuring rulers. He instinctively felt that there might be some university questions in it.

It's a pity that Zhu Yuan didn't explain anything about this matter.

Seeing that Zhao Xu had nothing to say, Zhu Yuanzhang roughly understood, laughed and cursed in a low voice, and did not force himself.

In the end not reconciled.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "The new dynasty is now opened, and all officials are rewarded. When I saw you, I just remembered. Let Zhu Yuan also be promoted to a rank, and be a fourth-rank imperial servant and lecturer, huh At the beginning, he thought I gave him a low official position, so he made up for it now. Well... Also, the crown prince will be appointed as an official tomorrow, I will ask people to discuss it later, and let him also have a concurrent position. "

Now, offering two pens will increase the rank of official?

Zhao Xu only felt a little unreal, but hurriedly knelt down: "The little one thanked the Lord for the adults."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand: "Get up, I want Zhu Yuan to thank you in person." So saying, Lao Zhu quickly went on to say: "This official is not for nothing. Recently, you... just, what do you know? I will ask someone to go back with you and ask him to ask for me."

Zhu Yuanzhang's idea is very simple.

Zhu Yuan, don't you want to live in seclusion, then you can hide, it doesn't matter if the emperor comes to the shore or not, but I have people come to your door and ask you some things, can't you refuse?

Lao Zhu has indeed accumulated a lot of problems recently.

For example, the book of mathematics compiled by the Imperial Academy, Lao Zhu felt that Zhu Yuan would definitely be able to give some comments, after all, he made the list of books.For another example, the post station system to be implemented recently has just been discussed, even if it is already considered quite complete, maybe Zhu Yuan can help him plan and give some good ideas.

There is also the imperial examination after autumn.

This involves the so-called "ascending channel". Thinking about Qin's rapid demise, it must not be sloppy at all.

Furthermore, the manuscript on the way of 'production' also needs to be urged.

I have recovered from my illness, so I have to hurry up and write.

This is both a fountain pen and a charcoal pen, how fast you can write, not to mention that I specially rewarded you with a hundred knives of paper back then!

In short, I have given you a promotion and a part-time job, so I can give you some good ideas, isn't it too much?

Zhu Yuanzhang said that he was about to call his attendants, but he realized that he still didn't want foreign officials to contact Zhu Yuan. After all, these... have been to Houhu, who knows who else will inform them besides him?

After thinking about it for a while, Lao Zhu sent people to the harem and summoned an internal servant, who was the current internal envoy and supervisor He Shou.

Zhu Yuanzhang remembered that He Shou had served Zhu Yuan at the beginning.

It is a source.

When He Shou arrived, Lao Zhu explained this and sent the two of them to Houhu.

After Zhu Yuan sent Zhao Xu away, he began to take a nap. When Zhao Xu returned with He Shou, he still hadn't woken up.Remember there is a truth, if you want to grow tall, sleep is very important.

Zhu Yuan didn't want to be reborn, but he wanted to make his name in history with his height of 1.4 meters.

Let's talk about it in the future.

The first thing that came to mind, oh, that so-and-so, 1.4 meters!

That's so sad.

Dazedly woken up by Xieyi, dressed and got up, seeing He Shou, on the surface he greeted meticulously, Zhu Yuan actually still had the spirit of getting up.

He Shou is a good talker, noticing Zhu Yuan's appearance, he was not in a hurry to talk about business, but started to talk about things.

First of all, congratulations to Zhu Yuan for being promoted again. The fourth-rank Hanlin Attendant Bachelor is already at the same level as Zhu Sheng Zhu Lao Hanlin who was born as a Jinshi in the Yuan Dynasty.

Although he is also at the same level as his internal envoy Jianling who is also a fourth-rank official, He Shou dare not compare at all.Lao Zhu has no tendency to reuse eunuchs, and He Shou is very clear that he is just a steward of the inner palace, and there is a huge difference between the two.

Then he talked about some things in the court recently.

For example, Liu Ji resigned.

Considering how much his master valued him, He Shou also secretly revealed some inside information about Liu Ji's resignation.

Also mentioned.

His Majesty has been taking the time to read the books on Zhu Yuan's list these days, and he has gained a lot of insights. He has listed one of the books "Qi Min Yao Shu" as a compulsory course for all officials and Guo Zixue. The school compiled a book of mathematics, and may promote other related topics in the future.

At this point, He Shou got to the point.

It probably conveyed the meaning of Lao Zhu and asked Zhu Yuan to give opinions on these matters.

Zhao Xu stood by the side all the time, except to say a few things that the Lord wanted to promote the charcoal pen, and he couldn't get in the other words.

However, after getting along for a long time, Zhao Xu only felt that the small official seemed to be still adept at responding, but his expression seemed to be getting more and more wrong. For some reason, the face that was too fair due to illness became more and more pale.

In the end, the body seemed to be a little shaky.

What He Shou eats is the bowl of rice of observing words and expressions, and of course he soon finds out that Zhu Yuan is strange.I thought this little Hanlin was sick and weak, and couldn't bear to talk for too long, so I stopped chatting wisely, explained Lao Zhu's orders, and gently urged Zhu Yuan to finish the manuscript that the master didn't say clearly, so he got up and left .

Zhu Yuan mechanically sent He Shou out, and mechanically sat back on the chair in the living room.

A mess in my head.

Liu Ji resigned!
Mr. Liu, you should resign in August this year!

It's too early!
Lao Zhu made "Qi Min Yao Shu" an official compulsory course, and printed [-] copies at a time.

Five thousand books, five thousand 'butterflies'!

I am still careful not to interfere with history as much as possible, history has already taken off!
The imperial examination will be held this fall!

Isn't it the first time that the imperial examination was held in the third year of Hongwu? I wrote it all in that broken book!
Let me give my opinion on the upcoming station system?
What can I suggest?
How about I become a courier for you, and I will change my name to Li Zicheng!
No.

I shouldn't have a name.

I'm just a trick!

Hello everyone, my name is Zhu Longtao!
Still a fake.

I also want to generalize the charcoal pencil, how many little 'butterflies' will be released?

Ancestors!
I thank you on behalf of the scholars in the world!
but……

Who will thank me?

No, someone help me!
Want a manuscript?

What kind of manuscripts do you want? Your ancestors are very talented. Wherever you need any manuscripts, you can do it yourself!
Make a splash.

rise tall buildings.

I saw the night snow on the building and the boat, the autumn wind on the iron horse, and the general smashing the Loulan. In a dream, I went back to the Han and Tang Dynasties!

Yiyiyi~~~
ahhh~~~
If it goes on like this, let alone three years, at most one year, it will definitely be completely different, completely different!
Zhu Yuan wanted to cry.

I can't cry!

The servants quickly noticed Zhu Yuan's strangeness, and asked with a worried face, but Zhu Yuan only said lightly that he wanted to sleep.

Xieyi and Liu Bai sent Zhu Yuan to the bedroom together. Just as they were taking care of their petty officials to undress and lie down, Zhu Yuan sat up again in a blink of an eye like a dead body, so he carefully waited for him to put on his clothes again.

Zhao Xu called Dai Sanchun.

Dai Sanchun was kicked out by Zhu Yuan.

The entire Houhu mansion was in a state of panic, Liu Bai carefully expressed his opinions, and his petty official...was something suddenly haunting him?
Zhu Yuan, who was sharp-eared, heard it and drove him out.

It was dark in a blink of an eye.

Zhu Yuan didn't even eat dinner, and locked himself in the main room.

Xieyi boldly went in and lit the lamp, and saw that her little official was just sitting in front of the desk in a daze.

And so until late at night.

Zhao Xu, who was guarding outside with everyone, has begun to regret it. When he feels that the little official is wrong, he should immediately go to the city to report.Now, the night ban has passed, the gates of the city are closed, and we can only wait until tomorrow morning.

Xieyi stayed alone in the east wing of the small courtyard, lit the lamp, opened the door, and kept looking at the main room.

I hope the little official can give some advice.

Even if he came over to beat her up and scold her a few words, it would be fine.

After an unknown amount of time, Xieyi finally heard a sound coming from the main room, it was the sound of things falling to the ground, and there was a hoarse scream that seemed to be a little broken: "There are protagonists here, so what the hell are you talking about?" I'm here to make wool!"

(End of this chapter)