Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 94

Daming Household Department.

Shangshu Yang Siyi looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's decree just now, he was quite excited, but also terrified.

This set up an agricultural college to study the laws of farming, increase the yield per mu, and improve the livelihood of the people.

No matter how you think about it, it is a great thing that benefits the country and the people.

If it is done well, it is a great achievement, and it is possible to be famous forever.

But this is something proposed by Prince Zhu Biao, and the example of Guanglu Temple is close at hand.

However, Yang Siyi is much more relaxed than Guanglu Temple Qing Gaolu.

As early as when Zhu Yuanzhang was still the king of Wu, Yang Siyi was Si Nongqing, and later he became the Minister of the Household Department when he set up six departments.

It can be said that this has always been his old profession, and what he has done has always been recognized by Zhu Yuanzhang.

However, why did the prince suddenly propose to set up an agricultural college?

Yang Siyi was puzzled.

As for the prince Zhu Biao, although Yang Siyi is the Minister of the Household Department, he has limited opportunities to get in touch with him.

But Yang Siyi still knows a little about Zhu Biao's talents.

But about farming, Prince Zhu Biao had never mentioned it before.

Could it be Mr. Su?

Yang Siyi naturally thought of Su Jing, and only Su Jing could make the prince change like this.

Recalling that not long ago, all the anti-corruption reform measures in the imperial court were also carried out by Prince Zhu Biao. Yang Siyi also respected Su Jing a little bit more in his heart.

Such a person is the prince's teacher, it is really a blessing to Ming Dynasty!
Yang Siyi silently sighed, and went to prepare for the Agricultural College.

At this moment in the Dahon Hall, a group of princes are still studying.

But their emotions are obviously not high.

Just because the prince Zhu Biao was not around, but at the same time, he made a big operation on the Ming Dynasty Hall.

Naturally, they also knew about Guanglu Temple.

Zhu Biao's decree on anti-corruption was even used as a textbook by Lao Zhu, asking these princes to study hard.

Trust this kind of thing, what Lao Zhu believes most is always his own family.

"Okay, that's all for this morning's class."

As the lecturer finished the class, the princes also had fun like wild horses running wild.

"Second brother, tell me quickly, what's the news about eldest brother?"

"Second brother, did big brother get something again?"

A group of princes chattered around Zhu Xi and asked.

Zhu Biao is not here, Zhu Xi is the oldest among the brothers.

He also has more ways to obtain news than these younger brothers.

Zhu Xi was surrounded in the middle, which was quite enjoyable, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, don't worry, I heard that the father just made an order to set up an agricultural college under the Ministry of Households to specialize in various crops. It is said that this matter was also proposed by the eldest brother.”

Agricultural college?
Such a word appeared in the ears of all the princes, all of them staring with wide eyes, some of them didn't quite understand.

"Second brother, how do you research crops?"

"Can we go to the Agricultural College?"

"Are crops fun?"

"Is this agricultural college interesting?"

Just as Zhu Xing finished speaking, his younger brothers asked again like curious babies.

This made Zhu Xi a little stunned, because he didn't know.

From the beginning to the end, he inquired about the agricultural college and crops, and he couldn't figure out the rest.

"Haha."

Just when Zhu Xi was embarrassed and didn't know how to answer, Zhu Yuanzhang's hearty laughter came.

"Father!"

"Father!"

All the princes immediately lined up respectfully and saluted Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang was in a good mood, waved his hands and said, "Okay, there is no need to be formal, I will also drop by to see you."

"From what you've said, you seem to be quite interested in the Agricultural College."

The second prince Zhu Yu replied: "Father, it is the son-in-law who is chatting with the younger brothers. It happened to talk about the Agricultural College, but the son-in-law didn't know much, so the father laughed."

Now Zhu Xing has also learned to be smart, let's recognize a wave of dishes first.

Regardless of whether Zhu Yuanzhang wants to take the school exam or not, it has nothing to do with him anyway.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Xi, didn't pay much attention, but looked at other people and said:
"And you, if you want to know anything about the Agricultural College, you can ask your father."

The Agricultural College was proposed by Zhu Biao, and Empress Ma also supported it. Zhu Yuanzhang must help promote it.

This is Zhu Biao's achievements!
"Father, is it true that the establishment of this agricultural college was proposed by the eldest brother?"

The third prince Zhu Yan asked Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "That's right, this matter was suggested to me by your elder brother."

Zhu Yan asked again: "Did the eldest brother ever say, why is this agricultural college established, and what does this agricultural college do?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yan, the third child is quite interesting.

He replied: "The second child of the Agricultural College also said just now that it specializes in the study of crops, that is, the things that farmers plant in the field. The growth of these things has its own characteristics. What the Agricultural College has to do is to study these things. , to find their characteristics, so that farmers can plant them better and get more harvests."

Lao Zhu is a rough man. Although he has been learning since becoming emperor, his essence has not changed much.

Now using Su Jing's things to pretend to be in front of his son, it feels extraordinarily fulfilling.

"Thank you, Father, for clarifying the confusion. This move by eldest brother is really beneficial to Daming!"

Zhu Yuan said with emotion to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very satisfied, and it was quite comfortable to hear these words.

"Third brother, I know you are quick-witted and quick-witted, but you must not be arrogant and indulgent. I will share your worries with your elder brother in the future and protect the Ming Dynasty forever."

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Yangqi.

Zhu Yan immediately nodded and said: "Yes, Father, I understand."

At this moment, Zhu Zhen, the sixth prince beside him, said, "Father, is the Agricultural College fun? Can I go and play?"

Six-year-old Zhu Zhen doesn't know so many things, he still pays attention to whether it is fun or not.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile: "Lao Liu, what, do you want to go to the Agricultural College?"

"Well, father."

Zhu Zhen just wanted to agree, but when he saw the look in the eyes of the second prince Zhu Xi, he immediately said: "No, father, my son is just curious and has no intention of going."

Zhu Zhen doesn't understand, but Zhu Xi is not stupid.

College of Agriculture The College of Agriculture studies crops. To put it bluntly, isn’t it farming.

Eldest brother Zhu Biao studied with Su Jing and also wanted to farm. He didn't know how tanned he was for a few months, and his hands also had calluses.

How can this agricultural college thing be fun?
He also couldn't bear to see his sixth younger brother being trapped in it, so he winked and reminded him.

However, in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, these small actions were clearly seen.

"Second, do you have anything to say?"

Zhu Yuanzhang turned to look at Zhu Xidao.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also quite helpless about his second son.

Obviously and Zhu Biao were born of the same mother, but no matter what aspect, they are far from Zhu Biao.

The third child is much better than the second child. He is smart and willing to learn.

As for the fourth child, Zhu Di, he was a master of wielding knives and guns all day long, and he didn't want to read books at all.

"No, father, my son has nothing to say."

Zhu Xi replied immediately, nervousness visible to the naked eye.

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said, "Since you're fine, don't wink there, what does your majestic prince look like?"

"Understood, Father."

Zhu Xi lowered his head and said.

At this time, the fifth prince Zhu Huan turned to Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Father, my son is requesting to study in the Agricultural College."

Ok?
Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback for a moment, looked at the fifth brother, Zhu Xi, and said, "Fifth, don't tell your father, you have the same idea as the sixth, and you only want to go for fun."

Zhu Wei is three years older than Zhu Zhen, and now he is nine years old.

Although he was still very young, in ancient times, it was the royal family, and it was normal for him to be precocious in his thinking because he was taught by famous teachers all day long.

It's okay for Zhu Zhen not to understand anything, but not for Zhu Wei.

Zhu Huan looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said seriously: "I don't want to go because I think it's fun."

Zhu Yuanzhang became interested and asked, "Then tell me, why do you want to go to the Agricultural College?"

"Going to study at the Agricultural College is very hard."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't have so much energy to pay attention to his own fifth child.

There are too many state affairs, and the crown prince Zhu Biao has to be trained. Naturally, the other sons can only be taught by the teacher.

Zhu Huan replied: "I know that the Agricultural College is doing agricultural research, which must be done by going to the field, but I am not afraid, I just feel that everything produced in this field is extraordinarily miraculous. My son wants to understand the truth, so he wants to learn."

Although he is still young, Zhu Wei has already shown his passion for botany.

Compared with other princes, Zhu Wei is undoubtedly special.

If Su Jing saw it, he would definitely be moved with emotion, as worthy of being the Fifth Prince Zhu Xi.

In later generations, Su Jing knew something, but it was not as Zhu Yuanzhang's fifth son, but his achievements.

Medical works such as "Famine Relief Materia Medica", "Baosheng Yulu", "Pocket Prescriptions" and "Puji Prescriptions" have been circulated for a long time.

Su Jing's parents in the previous life loved to read these ancient medical books, so Su Jing also knew something about it.

Of course, these achievements of Zhu Xi came after he became a feudal clan when he became an adult.

But now, it can be said that it has shown clues.

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little surprised when he heard Zhu Huan's answer, but he was more happy: "Okay, since you don't have a whim, then I will agree. When the Agricultural College is ready, you can go there to study at any time."

"Of course, I will also inquire about the situation. If you are just looking for fun, then you will be punished."

Zhu Yuanzhang still supports the fact that his son should take the initiative to learn.

In particular, this agricultural college is engaged in agricultural research, which is a national matter.

"Thank you, father, my son will definitely live up to my father's entrustment."

Zhu Huan said to Zhu Yuanzhang very seriously.

Zhu Xi on the side carefully winked at Zhu Zhen, as if saying:
How about it, sixth son, have you seen it?If you didn't listen to me just now, it's your end now.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in satisfaction and said, "Father promised you that if you can really study hard, it's not impossible to let Mr. Su teach you when the time comes."

Although Zhu Biao proposed this agricultural college, the root cause is actually Su Jing.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang directly used Su Jing as a reward.

Mr. Su!
Upon hearing this name, the faces of the princes immediately changed.

This is the teacher of the eldest brother Zhu Biao, and Zhu Biao has to follow him to learn.

They have heard a lot of rumors about Su Jing inside and outside the palace.

Now, there is an opportunity for Su Jing to teach, and the hearts of the princes are agitated.

"Father, my son also wants to study at the Agricultural College."

Zhu Xi immediately said to Zhu Yuanzhang.

It's just a bit of hardship, and the key is to get Su Jing's teaching!

In Zhu Xi's heart, he actually envied Zhu Biao.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Xi, and said calmly: "Just study hard in the Dabentang for me. I will come to assess you again in a few days. If you can finish your studies well, I will consider letting you go."

Zhu Xing immediately withered, he was really not good at reading.

The other princes were also ready to move, Zhu Yuanzhang continued:

"Don't even think about it. What I asked Mr. Su to teach must be the knowledge of agriculture."

Su Jing has a lot of knowledge, but some of them can't be learned by anyone except Zhu Biao.

Zhu Yuanzhang's words also dispelled the thoughts of other princes.

They are not as interested in plants as Zhu Wei, and everything is just to accept Su Jing's teachings.

(End of this chapter)