The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 244
Fast forward to the end of April.

On this day, artillery training was going on in the western suburbs of the city. Zhang Zhou, as the chief instructor, stood on the top of the hill with binoculars in his hand.

Beside him, Zhu Houzhao stepped on a small bench and looked out through the binoculars from the observation port of the battlements where he watched the ceremony.

Next to it stood Wang Qiong, Wang Shouren, Zhu Feng, and Tang Yin. These four were all transferred by Zhang Zhou to the Wuyan Hall to help. Next to them were Xiao Jing, Mou Bin, Liu Jin, Gao Feng and other eunuchs.

There are also the grandsons of the British public Zhang Mao and Zhang Lun.

Next to it is a large number of Jinyiwei.

"Boom boom boom!"

Another round of cannon fire.

In the distance, as the target site of the school field, smoke of different colors rose, accompanied by fireworks.

This is actually a "test question" for the person in charge of firing. Different smoke and fireworks represent different enemy situations, such as enemy cavalry charging concentratedly, or scattered charging, or camping in place, etc., and every time there will be Different numbers of scarecrows are targeted in different situations.

The standard of the final test score is based on whether it can be scored into the scale circle, the number of scarecrows commanded by the artillery to break up, or the number of other targets that have been set up.

Basically, as long as the shell lands in the right place, it is considered qualified. It does not necessarily mean that all the targets must be knocked down.

"boom!"

Along with the flames in the distance, there was a roar, and the target areas were bombed violently, and the stone formations used as the scales were also blasted.

"Wow!"

Standing on the small bench, Zhu Houzhao was so excited that he jumped up on the spot.

Liu Jin quickly grabbed Zhu Houzhao's arm to prevent him from falling off the small bench. The kid seemed to have forgotten that there was a difference in height next to the small bench, so he didn't take his eyes off the telescope.

"His Royal Highness, be careful."

"Amazing! Mr. Zhang, is this the Shenwei Yuanpao? How far did it go?" Zhu Houzhao exclaimed excitedly.

Zhang Zhou ignored Zhu Houzhao's question, and said to Tang Yin, who was in charge of recording next to him: "The second target position did not hit the area, the next round...set off blue fireworks to remind the cavalry to charge!"

Tang Yin immediately issued an order to the herald next to him.

First, on the viewing platform, after Zhang Zhou, the examiner, made a prompt, blue fireworks were raised, and thick black smoke rose correspondingly in the distance. After the cannons below were lit, they fired again.

"Boom boom boom!"

The same is three cannons, three sounds.

"Suppressing the opponent to charge forward, do you know what suppression is? Where did the three rounds go? So scattered, how can you suppress? The Tatar cavalry's flanks have not yet approached... Who is in charge of commanding now?" Zhang Zhou Like a strict examiner, he asked Zhu Feng next to him.

Zhu Feng looked down the hillside, smiled wryly and said, "It's the Marquis of Shouning!"

In fact, Zhang Zhou and others are not far from the firing point, but there is a big difference in height. Can't come up.

In this way, it can be ensured that there will be no second-hand force that will make people turn around and shoot at the chairman's viewing platform, which can ensure the safety of the people on the viewing platform to the greatest extent.

Even so, Zhang Zhou still had people build battlements on the viewing stand to ensure that no shotguns would come up.

"Sure enough, it's him again! No matter how many times I teach him, he just can't remember it!"

Zhang Zhou was very angry.

Probably I will find Zhang Heling to settle the score later.

"Three points are unqualified! Remember!" Seeing that Tang Yin was still in a daze, Zhang Zhou couldn't help but sternly said.

Tang Yin nodded with a wry smile, and took a pen to record on the report card.

This is Tang Yin's daily work after arriving at Yanwutang.

He himself is also very depressed. He used to observe politics in the Ministry of Industry and didn't have so many troubles. Now he is transferred to the Yanwu Hall. It seems that his salary has been improved. He can get respect from others wherever he goes, but the problem is ... Is this a fucking life of a human being?
He even wondered more than once, what the hell am I doing with Zhang Zhou?

Zhu Houzhao was overjoyed there, and said in a mocking tone: "My uncle, let him direct the firing? I really don't know what the father thinks, let him learn it for 100 years. Liu Jin, have you learned it yet?"

Liu Jin replied with a smile: "Your servant understands. If it is the Tatar cavalry charging, it is natural to fire at the frontmost part of the opponent's cavalry formation first, suppressing their momentum, and then blooming at each point..."

Wang Qiong, Wang Shouren and others couldn't help but look at Liu Jin.

In fact, the truth is quite simple, even Liu Jin, who was watching the play, can figure it out, why doesn't Shou Ninghou understand?

Zhu Houzhao said, "Mr. Zhang, is that so?"

"That's the truth, but what is the elevation angle of the artillery, how to adjust the orientation of the three cannons, setting the firing speed of the artillery, estimating the charge speed of the enemy cavalry, etc., all of which need to be learned." Zhang Zhou said, "Don't think you This uncle has no skills at all, at least he has learned all the basic knowledge, but he has repeatedly failed in the simulation exercises."

"No matter how good you are in theory, if you can't do it in actual combat, it's still embarrassing? Mr. Zhang, don't speak for my uncle."

Zhu Houzhao seems to know what the boss of the Zhang family is like.

Now even the lecturers next to him couldn't help but secretly sigh.

It seems that the incompetence and embarrassment of the Zhang family brothers have been thrown at the grandma's house. Even the prince knows what kind of character you are. It seems that even if you survive until the little prince ascends the throne, you will have no chance of making a fortune.

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The first round of artillery simulation exercise is over.

The three cannons were sealed.

That is to say, all three cannons were pulled away, and then the "candidates" below walked up the slope.

At the head is Bao Guo Gong Zhu Hui, he is the admiral of the Jingying Shenji Battalion, he is also equivalent to the commander of the entire Jingshi Garrison Artillery Battalion, and his status in the Beijing Battalion is second only to Zhang Mao.

And behind him is Shouning Marquis Zhang Heling, because Cheng Guogong Zhu Fu has not returned to the capital from Yansui, and there are only two of them among the nobles who are currently studying.

Among the remaining generals, there are Xu Nai, the commander of Jingcao, the commander of the capital of Henan, Hu Zhong, the commander of the capital of Liaodong, Qin Xuan, the commander of Wanquan Youwei, Li Qin, the commander of Beiyuyilu City, Li Qin, The deputy commander-in-chief of the Xie Shou Xuanfu commanded Tongzhi Han Yu, and the Xuanfu commanded Bai Yu.

In addition to these six who were specially ordered by the emperor, there were also three generals under Zhu Hui's subordinates from the Shenji Camp of the Beijing Camp.

There is another person, Peng Quan, the commander of Jianchang Guard who was sent to guard Piantouguan for reporting Zhang Yanling.

Peng Quan and Zhang Yanling were treated differently. Zhang Yanling had the opportunity to go to Liaodong to make meritorious service, but Peng Quan did not make any meritorious service in Biantouguan. In the minds of the soldiers of the frontier army, they were unattainable relatives and dignitaries, who could still have good fruit if they offended their relatives?
The result was that Peng Quan was squeezed out everywhere he went. In the end, the emperor still remembered this unlucky guy and transferred him back to the capital to learn from Zhang Zhou.

Of all the people, Peng Quan seemed to learn the fastest.

It's not for anything else... If others can't learn well, at best they can go back and perform their own duties, but if he can't learn well... this life is basically over.

"See Your Royal Highness!"

After everyone came up, Zhu Hui recognized Zhu Houzhao, so he quickly saluted and greeted him.

Only then did the rest of the people realize that it was the prince in front of them, and quickly knelt down to salute.

Only Zhang Heling saw his eldest nephew from a long distance, but he just didn't speak.

Zhu Houzhao put on a posture and said: "Your family is free of courtesy. Today, the prince is ordered by his father to supervise the studies of the students in the martial arts hall. Mr. Zhang has already judged your grades before. I will lead you Go back and show your father, and let your father know."

"what?"

All the "candidates" present couldn't help staring.

Today is not a final exam, isn't it just an ordinary mock exam?

Besides, no one came to guide us today, so we let us follow the prompts to fire, why did we bring Datian to listen?

Then the so-called mock practice exam this time is simply worse than the grades of the graduation exam.

The generals below did not dare to say anything, and the prince did what he said.

But Zhu Hui and Zhang Heling approached this face, Zhu Hui leaned on the old man, smiled at Zhu Houzhao with his square face, and asked: "Then, Your Highness, I wonder how the old minister is doing?"

"Baoguo Gong, right? You seem to be asking the wrong person?" Zhu Houzhao turned to Zhang Zhou and said, "He is the examiner."

"Hehe, Bingkuan, look at me..."

Zhu Hui usually looks down on Zhang Zhou, or thinks that Zhang Zhou and Zhang Mao vaguely belong to the same party, and Zhang Mao and Zhu Hui are at odds with each other... Xungui's introspection has been rolled out Here comes the pattern.

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "I have recorded the achievements of Lord Baoguo truthfully."

Zhu Hui looked embarrassed.

What I'm asking is whether this was recorded truthfully?The question is obviously about my grades!

Do you mean keeping it a secret?

Zhang Heling laughed and said: "That Benhou performed the best. You see, every time you hit him, there is still a good one in that haystack?"

"Uncle, who gave you confidence? How can you be so shameless?" Zhu Houzhao laughed, showing no face to Zhang Heling at all.

Rao Zhang Heling has a thick skin, after hearing this, he couldn't help looking at the people around him with embarrassment, and suddenly felt that everyone was laughing at him.

Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "Every time it's your turn, I find out that it's a routine, just go ahead, and it's not you who fire the cannon, which means that this tactic can be done with or without you?"

"Uh..." Zhang Heling forcefully argued, "The so-called firing is to deter the enemy. If they don't shoot forward, should they fire backward?"

Originally, some people didn't expect much from Zhang Heling, so they couldn't help looking at him with disdain at this time.

Zhu Houzhao laughed and said: "Recently, I wrote an article based on Mencius, and there is a topic called 'My wife must insult herself, and then others insult her'. Is it you?"

"Hahaha..." Zhang Mao couldn't help laughing.

Zhang Heling frowned and said, "What do you mean?"

The people around couldn't help shaking their heads and sighing, this guy didn't even learn all the four books and five classics, so he thought he was awesome, how could this kind of person have the nerve to hang out in the officialdom of Ming Dynasty?

Zhu Houzhao didn't explain, but stretched out his hand to Tang Yin and said, "Bring the grades, I will send them to my father when I return to the palace."

"Yes."

Tang Yin closed the report card respectfully and presented it to Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao looked very proud with an expression of "I have mastered your destiny", and was about to go down the mountain and return to the city with the report card.

It wasn't that he didn't want to stay, but that he had no choice. He knew that if he didn't leave, he would have no chance to come out to watch the excitement next time.

"Mr. Zhang, it's a deal. You must bring me next time!" When he was leaving, he didn't forget to call Zhang Zhou to the side as a reminder.

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After a simple school exam was over, Zhang Zhou was also preparing to return to the city.

Originally, he planned to have a good talk with Wang Shouren, but Wang Shouren is... very special. To put it bluntly, he is a bit "arrogant and arrogant", and he is very indifferent to everything. Except when Wang Shouren first arrived in the martial arts hall, the two had a comparison... In the in-depth dialogue, Zhang Zhou explained the significance of the establishment of Yanwutang, and there was no chance to be alone.

It is also because Zhang Zhou's task is not simply to teach this group of people how to fire guns in Yanwutang.

His usual work is too busy.

So he didn't have the heart to talk further with Wang Shouren.

It may also be because the friendship with Wang Shouren is not deep now, and he has become Wang Shouren's "boss" since he came up. In addition, Zhang Zhou's reputation among civil servants is not very good, and Zhang Zhou also knows that everything should not be rushed.

He wanted to invite Wang Shouren to the city for tea that day, but Wang Shouren politely declined.

About the meaning.

Official business.

If there is anything to do in the Martial Arts Hall, you can just order it down. Leaving the Martial Arts Hall is equivalent to leaving get off work. The subordinates should not have too much contact with the superiors, so as not to be accused of fawning on you.

"Mr. Zhang."

Wang Qiong was very polite.

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "Wang Langzhong is very tired in the martial arts hall recently, right? But the first batch of students should be taught soon, much faster than expected, and a group of people will be transferred next, and there will be no first batch. So much, in the future I will teach more theoretical knowledge. I will rely more on you, Mr. Wang."

"Wherever it is, I will do my best." Wang Qiong said with a smile.

Historically, it was Wang Qiong who appreciated and cultivated Wang Shouren, and Wang Qiong was equivalent to Wang Shouren's bole.

But this time Zhang Zhou was dug here together with Bole and Maxima. As a result, Maxima seemed to resist a little, while Bole himself was very sensible.

This is what Zhang Zhou wants to achieve.

Regardless of your ability, the most important thing is to be able to speak. If you are a traditional civil servant, such as Yang Tinghe, Wang Hua, and Yang Yiqing, can you communicate with them?

But because Wang Qiong is very good at socializing in officialdom, he can speak very clearly, and it is very easy to handle affairs, especially handover and communication.

Zhang Zhoudao: "I have to go back to the city first, so I won't chat with Mr. Wang. Please!"

"Please!"

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Zhang Zhou is still very "busy" recently.

His main task is to teach the prince to attend classes. He usually cares most about the Xishan coal mine. Now the coal mine has achieved initial results. Old man Jiang has opened the coal mine and produced coal. Recently, he has transported two batches back to the city. Zhang Zhou was very satisfied.

But what is a little troublesome is that besides these few things, he also has to go to the Imperial Academy to check on the progress of the compilation of "Da Ming Hui Dian". He thought of a way.

I plan to use the most direct way to make a semi-finished draft of "Da Ming Hui Dian", add my own understanding of history, and a summary, etc. After repairs, it will become a "complete draft" and submit a copy to the emperor.

It is not enough to rely on the strength of Zhang Zhouyi alone to revise this kind of classics. Zhang Zhou also knows that he cannot recite the entire "Da Ming Hui Dian", but "Da Ming Hui Dian" itself is only a professional work. It talks about the rules of the system, including professional content such as "Zhusi in charge", "Emperor Ming Zu Xun", "Da Ming Ji Li", "Filial Piety Record", "Da Ming Law" and so on.

Zhang Zhou directly used Wanli's reworked version as the final draft, and made a "one-time finalization" when it was ready.

Zhang Zhou is also very clear that although the first edition of "Daming Huidian" was completed in the 15th year of Hongzhi, it was not published until the death of Emperor Hongzhi in the 18th year of Hongzhi.

Later, in the fourth year of Zhengde, Emperor Zhengde ordered Li Dongyang, who was the chief assistant at that time, to re-edit it, and it was published for the first time in the sixth year of Zhengde.

The completion of "Da Ming Hui Dian" can also be said to be a great regret before the death of Emperor Hongzhi Zhu Youtang.

Zhang Zhou came to Daming for another purpose, that is not to leave regrets for history.

Didn't Yang Tinghe and others show off their abilities by compiling "Da Ming Hui Dian"?Zhang Zhou felt that if I was here, you would have nothing to do, and I would take care of it myself, lest you think that I am an idiot who can do nothing but know how to please the emperor.

Let you know what real talent is.

So recently he has nothing to do, and he is secretly editing books. At most, some things are not perfect. He relies on some first drafts for detailed proofreading, and makes some additions and changes based on some legal and humanistic changes in the Hongzhi period and the Wanli period.

"Brother Zhang, you still have the ability."

After going down the mountain, before getting into the carriage, Zhu Feng looked at Zhang Zhou enviously.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Zhijie, don't belittle yourself. It's not that I have abilities, but I have abilities. It's just that some of your abilities may not be discovered. Why do you feel so emotional?"

Capable?
Zhang Zhou wants to say, I'm too capable, I don't know which one you are feeling.

Zhu Feng said: "The prince is usually stubborn, you can make him submissive, I'm afraid even His Majesty can't teach the prince like this."

Others didn't see that Zhu Feng might have gotten along with Zhu Houzhao a lot, and gradually discovered that Zhang Zhou was the only one who could restrain Zhu Houzhao, even Zhu Youtang, a father, might not be able to do so.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Zhijie, what do you need?"

"I need……"

Zhu Feng was stopped by the question.

Even he himself doesn't know what he needs.

"You don't need fame and fortune, because you already have it, and you don't need women, don't you need friends? Or, there are good things in this world, don't you go after them?" Zhang Zhou's question made Zhu Feng was stunned there.

Then Zhu Feng nodded mechanically.

Zhang Zhoudao: "I know exactly what the prince needs, so he will accept some of my teachings. If one day in the future, he finds that I can no longer give him what he needs, try it, he may turn his face faster than a book! "

Zhu Feng was puzzled and asked: "Then what does the prince need?"

Zhang Zhou smiled without saying a word.

Even if I tell you what the prince needs, can you satisfy him?
"Brother Zhang, my father will return to the capital today and tomorrow. He has written in advance, saying that he wants to talk to you..." Seeing that Zhang Zhou was leaving, Zhu Feng hurriedly reminded him.

Zhang Zhoudao: "No need, Your Majesty ordered you to enter the Martial Arts Hall. If it's for this, you don't need to come and tell me. If it's for your family matters, including your marriage, you don't need to ask me, I will Always an outsider."

(End of this chapter)