Ming Dynasty, starting from the empty seal case

Chapter 99 The imperial examination is reopened!

what?
  Kneel down so quickly?
  this moment.

Not only the expressions of the officials who were watching were dumbfounded at first, but then became extremely weird.

Even though Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it for a long time, he never expected that the other party's attitude would change so quickly.

Behind him, a group of envoys from various vassals were stunned for a moment, and then became furious.

I can't care anymore.

"My Hezhou Department is also willing to sign a treasure treaty with Ming Dynasty!"

"On behalf of King Pamu, as long as Ming Dynasty does not break its promise, we can also use the treasure banknotes..."

"..."

Seeing the envoys from Xifan expressing their opinions one after another, Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed, but he knew the reasons why these people expressed their opinions.

They didn't really want to use the treasure money from the bottom of their hearts, but were broken by Su Xian's estrangement. If they went back and wasted this opportunity, they would be overtaken by other tribes, and then they would be in serious trouble!
  However, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care about this. He only remembered what he just said.

"Okay! However, the tribes are so enthusiastic, but I, the Ming Dynasty, can only help five tribes first, and I will decide on the first few to express my stance."

"After this, you can also join slowly. In addition, after this year, you can also follow the progress of Baochao in various ministries..."

As he said that, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly thought of the "one year's results" that Su Xian just said, and he couldn't help but look at the latter.

What this kid just said was very to his liking.

It seems like what makes five companies compete?

At this time, Su Xian also noticed Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze, and he immediately followed: "Although the Ming Dynasty cannot print more banknotes and its power is limited, the Ming Dynasty's determination to help various tribes is unlimited."

"So, for the sake of fairness, every year the Ming Dynasty will conduct inspections and reviews based on the comprehensive collection of currency notes issued by various ministries. The ones that are implemented the fastest will receive more resources from our Ming Dynasty, such as the craftsmanship technology and iron smelting just mentioned. Planting…”

"But if it is not implemented well, the distribution of treasure notes will gradually be reduced, and it will be chosen to try with other tribes."

"Of course, if it is obvious that the implementation is poor, ignored, or even deliberately sabotaged, the Ming Dynasty will disqualify them and respond according to the seriousness of the situation. If necessary, don't blame me, the Ming Dynasty, for raising an army."

Su Xian was very fair. He felt that since the Ming Dynasty was now strong, the Ming army was strong. It has a crushing advantage over the Western tribes. Since they have surrendered, it is logical to use some of the "year-end assessments" and "last elimination systems" of later generations in order to have a closer relationship.

In this way, you don’t have to worry about them agreeing quickly, but implementing it slowly or even deliberately slacking off.

After all, there is motivation only when there is competition.

But when these words came out, Tugu'er and others looked at Su Xian with clenched teeth.

It's this kid.

Originally, they had already discussed this. Even based on the reactions of various parties in the capital during this period, as well as some news, I guessed what His Majesty Ming Dynasty was going to do to them, and had already made preparations and responses.

but……

Not only did the opponent use the alienation tactic to directly destroy their offensive and defensive alliance, but it also created barriers between them invisibly, making them hostile to each other!

How old is this kid now?
  Judging from where he stood, it was obvious that he was a core figure of the Ming Dynasty.

It's like this now, how can it be okay when you grow up?
  Is it possible that our tribes are looking forward to the day when the Ming Dynasty will weaken, but we have to postpone it indefinitely?

If he is still unwilling to let go of the tribes of Xifan when he grows up, then if he takes over the power, can we still be our own masters?
  I'm afraid that when the time comes, my nominal submission will turn into being truly controlled by Ming Ting!

For a moment... even though Tuguer expressed his position the fastest just now.

But there was still great dissatisfaction in my heart.

At this time, officials from the Ministry of Rites of the Ming Dynasty moved very quickly, and soon they were under the supervision of officials from Honglu Temple, Yiying Hanlin bachelors, and the censor.

A cursive letter is ready.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced briefly, then nodded in approval.

They originally expected this move to be the quickest, after the end of the year, they would then make careful plans with these ministries and sign a series of cooperation matters with them.

But now, they all agreed so quickly. In order to prevent these people from discussing privately after going out, they simply settled the matter now.

"Without further delay! Since you have already agreed, let's take advantage of this great opportunity to confirm it first."

"For the first five tribes, we have also made a preliminary calculation of the distribution of treasures based on your sphere of influence and population. After you sign it, we will then bring it back to the tribes and let your Khan, Dharma, and If there are any national masters, they will all stamp and confirm."

"After that, Ming Dynasty will establish banks in various bordering places. It can be considered as the initial implementation."

The forces in Xifan are very complex, and most of them are bound by "government affairs and sects." Divided into Khan king and national division. Others are combined into one body and directly called "Dharma King".

In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, these are all hidden dangers left by Qian Yuan. A high degree of unity in government affairs and sects will breed powerful enemies.

Instead, they were separated so that Ming Ting could participate in management.

Soon, the time came and they couldn't help but regret it.

After Tugur finished sealing his seal, he still begged:
  "Your Majesty! Although the covenant has been concluded, we still want to see the new banknotes before we can return and tell our Khan."

"otherwise……"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said: "We pay more attention to treasure money than you do."

"You haven't used it yet, but I, the Ming Dynasty, want to use it seriously. It affects 60 million people in the world, and we care more about it than you do."

After finishing speaking, he looked at the ministers again, sat back in his seat, raised his glass to celebrate:

"Today is New Year's Eve, and it is also a celebration. Now we have found a good minister for our Ming Dynasty."

"The old treasure money disappears, and the new treasure money will come!"

"Hahaha... Sir, it's almost time. Come with us to welcome... the eleventh year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty!"

"My Ming Dynasty will definitely shine even brighter in the new year!"

……

Whoosh!
  Just then.

As a harsh low whistle sounded, all the ministers in Wuying Hall were awakened by the sound and looked towards the sky.

Zhu Yuanzhang just put down his wine glass...

Zhu Biao and other princes raised their heads.

Su Xian also looked outside the hall...

Bundles of bright tail flames rose from bottom to top in the air, quickly rose into the air, and then exploded violently!

boom!
  Crack!

Brilliant fireworks suddenly exploded in the air, colorful, shining towards the surrounding space, extremely gorgeous!
  ……

"Mom! It's fireworks!"

at the same time.

Beside Empress Ma, all the princesses jumped for joy, and beside Crown Princess Chang Jing, there were also palace maids holding two girls happily, pointing their young fingers towards the sky.

Beside Chang, Zhu Yunwen raised his head.

"Mom, it's been eleven years!"

Lu smiled and said nothing. !
  On the contrary, the Crown Princess Chang Jing on the side smiled and corrected:
  "When it comes to the year of Qing... it's the eleventh year of Hongwu!"

Wu Xiu also looked up.

In the new year, I hope that my family will not be involved in any major cases again and be safe.

……

The eleventh year of Hongwu.

At the beginning of the New Year, the Su family in the past did not have many relatives in the capital, so they did not need to go to pay New Year greetings. But this year... even his father Su Guiyuan, who used to only stay at home, prepared gifts early and went out to visit them one by one. Lane, go to pay New Year greetings.

After paying homage to his boss first.

Su Xian then asked his father to clear the way and went to the homes of some friends in the main hall to pay New Year's greetings.

There was already a long queue at the Duke's residence. Those who could get in had already gone in. Those who couldn't put down their gifts, renewed their old friendship, and left one after another.

As soon as Su Xian informed him, a butler came with a familiar figure. Su Guiyuan followed the butler into the mansion, but Su Xian had already run away with his friends.

nowadays.

This is no longer the time when the air-printing case occurred last year.

Su Xian, the Qilin'er appointed by the Holy Emperor himself, has performed several times beyond everyone's expectations, and his "plot" on New Year's Eve has even shocked many people.

As for Su Guiyuan, although he was still promoted to the eighth rank.

But now, even a fool can see that the current treasure bank transfer system has become a "financial weapon", a "military weapon", and a "diplomatic weapon"!
  After making an agreement with the Tubo tribes, no one can say to what extent the eighth-grade promotion has reached.

If nothing else happens, the merger of Baoyuan Bureau and Baoquan Bureau under the Baochao Lifting Division is already a certainty.

And as the number of banks becomes larger and larger, and the parties involved become more and more closely connected, the banknote withdrawal department will be reset, which is what is happening right in front of us.

I just don’t know what His Majesty’s next plan is.

"Su Xian! Are we going to the palace today?"

It's already the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

In the past few days, Su Xian has been to Chang Mansion, Mu Mansion, Fu Mansion... and now it is Xu Mansion.

They had already entered the palace the day before yesterday. In addition to paying New Year greetings, there was also the matter of "Three Kingdoms Banknotes".

Although during this period, no one played much.

But when they heard that Su Xian was getting new banknotes, everyone was still curious about what the banknotes would look like next.

In addition, after their family heard about this incident, they quickly connected it with what happened on New Year's Eve.

These boys were sent out one after another to participate, which could be regarded as asking for information from the family.

This time, Su Xian didn't bother his father. After all, he himself was too busy to touch the ground. Su Xian was very direct and went to the palace prison.

The internal officers and supervisors are in charge of all earth, stone, wood, paint, gunpowder, construction and other matters in the palace.

Su Xian's purpose of coming here is also very simple.

In addition to verifying the "copper plate" initiative on New Year's Eve.

It was still to try "relief and gravure printing". In addition, he also imagined whether he could get the serial number of the banknotes.

The engraved roller with numbers one, two, three and four, one number per note.

Anyway, there was no need to do it by oneself. When he entered the palace the day before yesterday, Su Xian simply made a request, and then the father-in-law of the Internal Affairs Bureau personally patted his chest and said that it would be done soon.

"Let's go and have a look!"

Su Xian said, and quickly headed to the palace city with Chang Sen and others.

Everyone's whereabouts have been very fixed these days, and the Holy Emperor has already said hello. They don't need to stop them from entering the palace. Maybe he also wanted to see what the new treasure banknotes will look like earlier.

The internal officials, the external generals, and the treasure banknote collection department have all three parties temporarily communicating with each other regarding the treasure banknotes. They want to get the treasure banknotes as quickly as possible.

When Su Xian arrived, he found that all the eunuchs in the inner palace were walking silently. At the center, a tall old man was stroking the treasure banknotes in his hands.

"Su Xian!"

Zhu Xiongying couldn't reach it and looked around boredly. When he saw Su Xian and others, he immediately shouted out. Su Xian walked in quickly.

And Zhu Yuanzhang also realized that he was very concerned about this matter these days.

Seeing Su Xian and others, he immediately waved his hand, and soon a chamberlain took out a few more "banknotes" and placed them on the stone table aside.

"Boy, let's see if this is the Three Kingdoms banknotes you want."

Hear the words.

Chang Sen, Xu Yingxu and others quickly looked up.

But I found that this piece of banknote looked much better than the ones Zhu Xiongying printed casually before.

Weapons such as the "Fangtian Painted Halberd" became more realistic. This time it was not as if they were printed flat. Instead, the weapons seemed to pop out and stood out on the banknotes.

On the back is an ink painting similar to that of Fenghuo Lienzhan, but it seems to be stuck in the banknotes.

And below it, there are a series of "numbers", which correspond to zero to nine!
  In addition, there are the words "five hundred words" that symbolize value.

The banknotes had obviously just been printed and had a strong smell of pine ink.

Su Xian picked it up and looked at it, "It must be enough for us to play with."

"Oh?"

Zhu Yuanzhang heard something in his words, looked at the banknotes in his hand, and he himself fell into deep thought, "The weapons can protrude, but some places of this scenery seem to be sunken. Many places are not as flat as before, but have pits and bumps, which make it feel soft to the touch." It’s better.”

"But this string of... numbers you mentioned, what do they mean?"

As he spoke, Zhu Yuanzhang pointed to the side again. He had already contacted many people at this time.

After hearing the news the day before yesterday, he impatiently summoned the eunuch from the inner palace to inquire. The more he asked, the more he became aware of Su Xian's intentions.

This is clearly anti-counterfeiting!

But there are still things he doesn't understand, such as...

"You asked them to make a roller. I think it has ten digits from zero to nine, and each roller has the same number module from zero to nine."

"Every time one is printed, the number will be different. So... what are you doing?"

Su Xian smiled and said: "Every banknote is unique! It has its own number."

"Is it really anti-counterfeiting?" Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up, but he quickly remembered something and said, "But if we send too many messages, we won't have the energy to check them one by one."

"Checking is the simplest. But these numbers can make a big difference!"

Su Xian said: "1. When each batch of the Three Kingdoms banknotes we play with is printed, a numerical range can be set. For example, this year's Hongwu eleventh year can represent the Hongwu eleventh year. The following numbers, They will be issued in order."

"In this way, Ming can know how much treasure money has flowed out."

"Two. When the treasure notes are distributed to various places, the imperial court will know the approximate range of the numbers of these treasure notes, and each chief minister will also know how many treasure notes have been distributed."

"Third, when printing, you can also make a fuss about the numbers, such as printing the last few numbers in letterpress and the middle number in gravure..."

As Su Xian's voice sounded.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes are getting brighter and brighter. This is almost the direction of giving them Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes to prevent counterfeiting.

As long as the ministers below continue to think about this aspect, they can indeed make a big fuss about it.

"Also, it's best to mix some unique inks. The more conspicuous the color distribution, the better. In this way, if there are really counterfeit banknotes, at least they will have to spend a lot of effort on the color."

The more Zhu Yuanzhang listened, the more he felt it was feasible.

"it is good!"

"And..." This time, Su Xian was speaking to the father-in-laws in the inner prison.

"Find some gold or silver ink in the middle, and set a different main color for each banknote according to its face value."

"For example, one hundred coins is asphalt color, two hundred coins is blue. Five hundred coins is red, and it is always gold!"

"When the time comes for publicity, wouldn't it mean that all kinds of valuables such as gold and silver are added to it? Even if there are counterfeiters among the people, they will have to think carefully about it."

"When issuing and circulating it to the people, we don't care about real gold or fake gold. Just seeing the color makes us feel it's worth it!"

Su Xian knew that in the Ming Dynasty at this time, even the clothes and colors were differentiated among the people.

Don't officials' robes also rely on color and birds and animals to distinguish their "grades"?

He really couldn't figure it out. Treasure money was a sharp weapon, so how could it still be unified in "black and white"?
  Of course, the ink at this time still needs to continue to improve.

But pine ink has been around since the Western Han Dynasty. As for colors and dyes, it is logical to add ink.

As for these things, the craftsmen themselves may have methods.

He mostly provides directions, but he can't even write the real details well and can't provide them.

And at this moment...

As Zhu Yuanzhang listened, he only wondered if this kid's head really looked different from theirs. Although he had heard similar words before.

But at that time, he was just listening, but now it was clearly in front of him. He almost became excited just thinking about these new treasures...

"Grandpa Huang, Su Xian is right. Our banknotes must also change! The Zhangba Snake Spear must be black, the Qinglong Yanyue Sword must be cyan, and Fang Tian's Painted Halberd must be red!"

"Zhuge Feather Fan is gold and silver!"

On the other side, Zhu Xiongying listened to Su Xian's words, opened his eyes and came up with ideas.

Chang Sen, Xu Yingxu and others also nodded hastily... That's it!
  "You really have a good head, kid. If this is really made...hiss!"

But Zhu Yuanzhang himself took a breath. Just what he said, if compared with the old treasure banknotes...

Don’t blame the slow implementation among the people, isn’t it just waste paper?
  "Okay! Hahaha... That's it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "You should also do it as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

After all the servants left, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Su Xian again. The more he looked at him, the more he felt that he was really here to help him stabilize the world as the history books said...?

But looking at his age, he looks like a "virtuous minister" who has been handed down to his grandson!
  He has no military background, no gentry influence, and his family is not yet a landowner.

Ordinary and innocent.

This is simply the model of a wise minister that an emperor dreams of.

As long as you enter the court, you will naturally trust!
  For a moment, even he couldn't help but sigh.

God allowed him to suffer so much as a child. Since joining the army, he has received more and more rewards.

God is still fair. For the rest of our lives, we will watch Ming Dynasty grow stronger and full of children and grandchildren, and then take over the family business!

Worth it!

For a time, Zhu Yuanzhang thought a lot, and even he felt a little emotional.

At this time, Su Xian began to pick up the pen beside him and write and draw on the paper.

Because he suddenly thought, should he add these to the list at this time...

While thinking...

Arabic numerals such as 0, 1, 2... also appear on paper.

"what is this?"

Zhu Xiongying had been watching and couldn't help but wonder.

Su Xian said: "The simplified version of numbers is more convenient to use!"

……

at the same time.

Song House.

"Teacher, this is what I suggested. I should report it to the Holy One."

On this day, Fang Xiaoru and many of Song Lian's students, the three wise elders of the Imperial Dynasty, the doctors from the Imperial College, Li Xiyan from the Grand Hall and other great scholars...

At a glance, the whole body is facing the clear water in the hall.

By wishing you a happy new year...

They also had one most important thing to discuss.

"Xizhi, I am old and will soon retire." At this time, surrounded by everyone, the lean and elegant Song Lian spoke calmly.

"Originally, I was going to become an official last year, but that kid was too surprising, so I postponed it until this year. Since I have to leave sooner or later, why not take this opportunity and let me remonstrate - reopen the imperial examination!"

"Sir, you have to think carefully about this matter."

Fang Xiaoru advised: "Nowadays, the selection of government officials is all in the hands of one person. Officials recommended by various places are almost from the same party!"

"Since Mr. Bowen was killed in the eighth year of Hongwu reign, no one in the civil and military dynasties dared to argue or oppose him!"

Li Xiyan said angrily: "His Majesty asked Wang Xiangsan to go to Zhongshu Province to fight, but this time, he completely let go and indulged in sex all day long, which is against the original intention of the Lord!"

"Even if he wants to retreat, why bother, sir?"

"Alas!" Song Lian sighed after hearing this: "Three years after Hongwu, the imperial examination was newly opened and abolished. Scholars all over the world are eagerly looking forward to this day. You and I study poetry and books hard. You are still young, and you still have to Assist the prince and stabilize the world."

"Only I am already in my twilight years. I should do something..."

Fang Xiaoru said hurriedly: "But teacher, didn't we agree that when the child grows older, he will be the one to persuade him? In the past year, the air seal, treasure banknotes, foreign envoys, and many other things have all changed because of him..."

As Fang Xiaoru spoke, others nodded.

"Let that child rectify his name for the imperial examination and reopen the imperial examination!"

"It's like he opened the dragon gate for scholars all over the world!"

“The future is bound to be limitless!”

"That's all!" However, Song Lian waved his hand, "He is still too young and rashly getting into this matter will only attract more people's attention."

"You also know that that person may turn a blind eye to other things, but the selection of officials in the country is like an inversion! Once he falls into it, how can he escape from this overwhelming whirlpool when his father is only promoted to the eighth rank? "

"I'm going to leave anyway, so why not take this opportunity to give it a try!"

"If it fails, it will leave a mark in the child's heart..."

While talking.

Song Lian stood up slowly, indescribable firmness and determination flashed in his old eyes.

"After decades of hard study, I finally saw the restoration of the Han Dynasty. But weapons and armor are only temporary power after all. If we want to heal the pain of separation for hundreds of years..."

"Only the thought that has been unified for thousands of years!"

“Reading makes your ambition clear, and you can carry on the past and open up the future!”

"It is imperative to reopen the imperial examination!"

(End of this chapter)