Daming: I, Zhu Di, threatened to seize the heir apparent at the beginning!

Chapter 308 Harvest the people?The brief and awkward conversation between Zhu Di and Mu Ying
Gongyuan.

House No. [-], Ding.

Zhu Di didn't know how lively it was outside these days.

Candlelight flickered.

Zhu Di held the pen and leaned over to review the eight-part article written on the manuscript paper.

The dormitory is very quiet...

There is only a rustling sound from time to time when I write and revise.

what!
sometime.

Zhu Di yawned, changed a few strokes at the end, and read it through again, with a smile on his lips.

He looked out and saw the moon hanging in the sky, "It's getting late, I should rest today."

The article has been written.

All I need to do tomorrow is copy the answer sheets.

There is plenty of time.

how to say.

There is a very clear difference between the Jinshi Examination, the Scholar Examination, and the Juren Examination.

The Juren Examination and the Scholar Examination focus more on whether the foundation is solid, and there are so many questions.

It gives people the feeling that even if they know how to answer, they will never be able to answer all the questions.

Only if you have very solid and proficient basic skills can you cope with it with ease.

Anyway, he felt that time was a little tight for both the Scholarship Examination and the Juren Examination.

The Jinshi examination is different.

The content of the test questions is no longer biased toward basics, and the difficulty is indeed difficult.

If you can, you will, if you don't, you won't.

But there’s plenty of time!
……

After Zhu Di cleared the desk, he unfolded the thin quilt provided by the court, covered himself, smiled, closed his eyes, and said to himself: "This time, I am afraid many people will think that I will hide my clumsiness..."

……

The next day.

After noon.

Hundreds of officials filed out of Fengtian Hall, discussing in groups.

"This Spring Examination, which has been lively for several days, is about to end."

"Master Wang, spring is coming to an end, but the excitement will not end. It will only become more and more lively during the time when the results are released!"

Haha ...

After the officials burst into laughter, they started talking secretly again.

"Does your family have any bets?"

"Master Zhang, what about you? Shiro Oshiju is in the top ten?"

"Zhu Silang will definitely hide his clumsiness this time. How stupid must I be to bet on the top ten!"

"Those ignorant people are all betting that Zhu Silang can be on the list, and can be admitted into the top ten or top three..."

"All the losses incurred during the inspection period must be recovered this time!"

……

Li Shanchang and Hu Weiyong walked in front.

Li Shanchang frowned slightly when he heard the discussion behind him.

Betting on whether Zhu Shiro can be on the list, or whether he can be admitted into the top ten or top three, only started yesterday.

The odds of Zhu Shiro passing the exam are low.

The odds of failing the exam, especially failing to pass the top ten or top three exams, are very high.

Most of those who passed the exam for Oshiju Shiro were ordinary people.

Most of those who failed to pass the Shijia and Sanjia examinations were Baiguan.

All the officials in the court knew many things that were inaccessible to the common people. They all knew that based on Zhu Silang's past performance, the Jinshi examination was of vital importance.

Zhu Silang will most likely keep a low profile, deliberately hide his clumsiness, and fail the Jinshi exam.

Top ten and top three are by no means Zhu Silang's goals for this spring exam.

So they all bet heavily that Zhu Silang would not be able to pass the top ten or top three exams.

to be honest.

This time it guided public opinion.

In addition to promoting Zhu Silang's prestige.

I also want to use this matter to make a lot of money.

After all, returning the illegal occupation and compensating the officials caused too much loss!
No one would let this opportunity pass by with a [-]% chance of winning.

It's just that the people of Yingtian have to pay the price for being ignorant.

'I'm afraid Hu Weiyong will not be detained for a long time! '

Glancing out of the corner of his eye, he saw a smile on Hu Weiyong's lips, and he whispered, "How much did you bet?"

Hearing the sound, Hu Weiyong came back to his senses, turned his head and looked back at his colleagues, and then whispered with a smile: "The student didn't bet much, he only bet [-]% of his family's living money..."

Compared with many people in the court, they pledged [-]% to [-]% of their living money.

This is nothing to him.

Li Shanchang nodded. This matter must not be hidden from Emperor Zhu's eyes and ears. As the prime minister, Hu Weiyong had no problem taking the opportunity to make money from it.

If it is too harsh, like other people, they want to eat it all in one bite.

If you make money, you will lose points in Emperor Zhu's heart.

In fact, a person who aspires to career and power should not participate!

"How much did the teacher deposit?"

Li Shanchang's thoughts were interrupted, he came back to his senses and shook his head, "I don't like gambling."

Hu Weiyong was slightly taken aback.

Instantly understood.

Glancing out of the corner of his eye, he couldn't help but curse, "What an old fox!" '

He had to admire the old fox's determination.

During this inspection, the Li family suffered considerable losses, but just to avoid losing points in the emperor's mind, they were able to resist the temptation and not participate in the current matter of making quick money.

This time I made a fortune to make up for some of the inspection losses.

He will never do such a thing again.

It is true that the losses caused by this inspection have seriously affected the quality of life.

……

Royal study.

Jiang Wei stood quietly at the door. When he heard the sound of footsteps, he followed the sound and saw Zhu Yuanzhang approaching, so he hurriedly greeted him...

"Your Majesty, the official betting list."

As he spoke, Jiang Wei held the secret memorial in both hands and handed it to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang took it and entered the imperial study. After sitting down, he started to look at it.

While watching, he asked, "Tell me about the current betting situation."

Jiang Wei had already memorized the situation and immediately said, "Your Majesty, as the heated discussion about Zhu Jieyuan continues to ferment, the compensation rate for Zhu Jieyuan's Jinshi, Shijia, and Sanjia examinations is very low..."

Now throughout Yingtian Mansion, millions of people strongly believe that Zhu Silang can pass the top ten or top three exams.

Even if the odds are low, there are many people betting on it.

On the other hand, although the payout rate is high for failing to pass the top ten or top three exams, it is very unpopular and almost no people bet on it.

However, officials and gentry made secret bets through family and friends.

In the final analysis, the information is unequal. Zhu Silang can hide such inside information, and it is impossible for the people to know it in their lifetime.

This time, the officials wanted to harvest the people of Yingtian Mansion.

Make up for losses incurred during the inspection.

……

Hu Weiyong [-]%.

Li Shanchang did not participate.

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw these two pieces of news, he felt a flash of disappointment in his eyes.

Then he closed the folder and asked: "Which side did you bet and how much did you bet?"

"I bet that Zhu Jieyuan can pass the top three exams. I don't have much money. I only bet 100 taels. I hope Zhu Jieyuan can let me make a little money." Jiang Wei smiled and lowered his head.

This is for the emperor to see.

Secretly, he used all his wealth to bet that Zhu Silang would not be among the top three!

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at it and ordered: "We understand, let's get down."

Jiang Wei left after accepting the order.

Zhu Yuanzhang watched Jiang Yu leave and waved away the palace maids and eunuchs.

Snapped!
When the door of the royal study room closed, a smile appeared on the corners of his lips. This time, it was a group of the smartest people who had the best access to the core information.

Instead, it's going to stumble hard!

……

Xu House.

Very lively.

A large family left the house in several carriages.

Inside one of the carriages.

Xu Huizu and a girl from Xiaojiabiyu sat opposite each other.

Xu Huizu looked at it and hesitated several times...

Li Yu pursed his lips and smiled, and asked, "Husband, there is something you want to tell me?"

"A bit." Xu Huizu looked embarrassed and said sheepishly: "Yesterday, all the major gambling houses in Jinling opened their handicap..."

Li Yu understood instantly and couldn't help but smile.

As the daughter-in-law of the Xu family.Walk around Zhuzi Lane.

How could she not know.

It is said that many families in Zhuzi Lane are betting that their brothers-in-law will not pass the top ten or top three exams.

My husband must be hoping that my brother-in-law can get into the top ten or top three.

But after all, it’s about gambling.

I dare not ask my father-in-law for money.

……

Then he said with a smile: "I have to do the dowry. The dowry is not generous, but I support you in ensuring that your brother-in-law can take the top three exams!"

Xu Huizu immediately laughed, held Li Yu's hand, and asked with a smile: "Maybe I will compensate. It is really possible that my brother-in-law is hiding his clumsiness."

"If you pay, you pay, it doesn't matter." Compensation means that they can live as a couple in the future without being able to buy things at will without going hungry.

……

When the Xu family arrived at Gongyuan.

The open space outside Gongyuan has already been crowded with people.

Xu Yingxu and Xu Zengshou stood on horseback and looked around.

At a certain moment, he suddenly waved and shouted: "Brother-in-law! This way! This way!"

Zhu Dizheng and Xia Shimin were chatting about imperial examination articles while walking out with the flow. They heard the sound, followed the sound, waved and responded at the same time.

He led Xia Shimin quickly through the crowded crowd.

just close.

Xu Zengshou and Xu Yingxu ran over first and asked impatiently: "Brother-in-law, can you be admitted to the top three? In order to give you a reputation, we have put all the five taels of silver we have saved with great difficulty."

Zhu Di couldn't help but be stunned.

"what are you guys saying?"

Immediately, the two little bastards told Zhu Di about the gambling shop outside.

"Brother-in-law, although our original intention is to win for you, we also want to win. If we lose, you can replenish us, okay?" Xu Zengshou added "shamelessly".

God knows how long they saved five taels of silver.

Zhu Di smiled and glared, "You won money, remember to give me half."

After saying that, he left the two little bastards behind and walked quickly towards Xu Da and Xu Miaoyun.

Xu Zengshou and Xu Yingxu looked at each other, suddenly showed joy, and said in a low voice: "It seems that my brother-in-law is not hiding his clumsiness. I'm afraid many people will be unlucky this time!"

……

"Why is Taishan here?" Zhu Di was a little flattered.

Xu Da smiled and glared, "You can't stay here, we are going back soon. I will bring Miaoyin and the others to see you off."

Taisun is still in Tuqiao Village.

Shiro is leaving soon this time.

"Have you, the two little bastards, told you everything about the outside world just now? Do you have the confidence to take the first-class exam again?"

These unlucky kids, do you think he doesn't know about secretly placing bets behind his back?
However, this time, he pretended not to know and acquiesced.

This is how it should be among families!

Zhu Di couldn't help but smile, "I can't guarantee No. 1, but I can still think about the top three."

"Brother-in-law, is it true?" Xu Miaojin and Xu Miaoxiu poked their heads out and looked at Zhu Di eagerly.

Haha ...

Zhu Di was amused.

The two sisters-in-law must have been detained too.

Xu Da glared and said angrily: "Why are you so concerned?"

The two little girls immediately stuck out their tongues and shrank their necks.

……

The family talked for a while outside the Gongyuan.

Zhu Di and Xia Shimin drove the ox cart they came with directly from Gongyuan out of the city.

The ox cart arrived at Wengcheng.

I happened to meet Mu Ying, Lan Yu and others who were returning to the city.

Zhu Di drove the carriage to avoid the main road and stopped beside it.

Mu Ying and Lan Yu reined in their horses as they slowly passed by under the guard of their own soldiers.

Mu Ying got off her horse and walked over quickly...

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun had already gotten out of the car with the two little guys in their arms.

Zhu Di was the first to congratulate: "Congratulations to my eldest brother on his triumphant return."

Mu Ying smiled and nodded, "Compared to you, the fourth child, the eldest brother is nothing this time. Can you let me hug the two little guys?"

"Of course I can."

Mu Ying took the two little guys, teased them for a while, and handed them back to Zhu Di. She fumbled around and took out a jade pendant and a dagger inlaid with gems. "Brother, I'm not prepared. I always carry this jade pendant with me and this dagger." , which were obtained from the annihilation of Duan Shi in Dali, and were given to Xiao Qihua and Xiao Yongming respectively..."

Zhu Di did not refuse and accepted it for the two little guys.

Mu Ying looked at Zhu Di carefully, her lips moved, and she wanted to say something, but she didn't. The atmosphere was awkward for a while.

Then, he raised his hand and patted Zhu Di on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Eldest brother has to rush back to the palace to resume his life with His Majesty, so I won't say more."

"Brother, come to Tuqiao Village when you have time."

"it is good."

……

Watch Mu Ying leave.

Xu Miaoyun smiled and said: "It's so embarrassing for you to meet here."

Zhu Di smiled.

This was the first time he came into contact with Mu Ying after coming to Ming Dynasty.

"Brother should have something else to say..."

Muying is definitely a die-hard supporter of Big Brother.

What I wanted to say but didn't say yet must be about him and his eldest brother.

Hearing this, worry flashed in Xu Miaoyun's eyes, and she looked at Mu Ying's leaving figure.

Shiro promised his father to be his elder brother's whetstone, but this would not be told to anyone. Will Muying target Shiro?
Dad spoke highly of Muying...

……

After entering the city, Lan Yu glanced back and saw Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun driving out of the city.

He withdrew his gaze and turned to Mu Ying, "Did you just want to ask Zhu Silang how the exam went?"

Mu Ying shook her head, "No, I just want to ask, if the prince one day cannot tolerate the fourth child, can the fourth child take the initiative to surrender..."

But I couldn't say this.

After all, some are too overwhelming.

If the fourth child has no ambition, the prince will not be able to accommodate him because he is too good.

Why should he ask the fourth child to surrender?

Lan Yu was slightly stunned and shook her head helplessly, "I now believe that Zhu Silang has no ambition, but I can also be very sure that if it comes to the point you said, Zhu Silang will never give in, let alone bow his head."

He knew Zhu Silang's character very well.

In the ninth year of Hongwu's reign, he was in Tuqiao Village.

As long as Zhu Silang can say a few soft words.

He won't even take action.

He wouldn't have been nearly beaten to death.

When the situation is inevitable, Zhu Silang will definitely fight back, and his methods will be extremely ruthless and decisive!
"If such a day comes, which side will you stand on?"

Mu Ying frowned slightly and remained silent...

'If the adoptive father is here, he will stand wherever the adoptive father stands. If the adoptive father is gone...'

……

Six official offices.

"Zhu Silang came out of Gongyuan and went directly back to Tuqiao Village!"

"Zhu Silang has returned to Tuqiao Village!"

……

The news of Zhu Di's return to Tuqiao Village soon spread among the six official offices.

"Zhu Silang is more low-key this time! Haha..."

"Your Majesty and your empress did not leave the palace. Zhu Silang returned to Tuqiao Village after the exam. He was obviously keeping a low profile. He must have been hiding his clumsiness in the exam room!"

……

Hu Weiyong closed the door.

Smiling, he turned around and said, "Teacher, it is almost certain now that Zhu Silang chose to hide his clumsiness in the spring examination!"

It's a pity that hiding one's clumsiness is useless!

It can also be praised and killed!

Moreover, his clumsiness allowed everyone to make a fortune!
The losses caused by his supervision of hundreds of officials were made up for by him.

Li Shanchang smiled and put down his tea cup, "Let's wait until a month later to publish the list. During this period, the information about Zhu Silang's wife named Xu Daya and the local village community must be gradually unearthed..."

Hu Weiyong smiled and nodded.

After posting the list.

Zhu Silang and Zhu Di become one!

If Emperor Zhu had stopped in time, it would have been enough to suppress Zhu Silang.

As long as Zhu Silang doesn't enter officialdom, that's fine.

If Emperor Zhu doesn't stop and lets Zhu Silang pursue an official career, then let Emperor Zhu choose between his two sons!

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