The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 191 The Image Ambassador of Ming Dynasty
Perhaps the biggest difference between Zhu Yuanzhang and other emperors is that there are no very close ministers around Zhu Yuanzhang today.

The former Liu Bowen, Hu Weiyong, Tang He and other courtiers who often followed Zhu Yuanzhang to make suggestions died of illness, old age, or were killed by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Empress Ma, who was able to comfort His Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince is also gone.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who lived in the 25th year of Hongwu, has no doubts about the universe.

In the early morning, when Zhu Yuanzhang proposed to establish the three great halls of agriculture, craftsmen, and firearms, there was no reason for the officials to object and question.

Maybe they don't even know the details, they can only agree.

The civil servants in Hongwu can only obey, who would dare to question it, could it be that the sword is not fast because His Majesty has not killed anyone recently?
No one thinks this way, even the most stalwart censor dare not dictate policies, the only thing he can do is accuse His Majesty of not following the rules of etiquette.

However, if Zhu Yuanzhang really wants to be stubborn, the imperial censor can only make concessions, otherwise he would not be here now, and Zhu Yuanzhang is still calling himself "We" instead of "Zhen".

After confirming the establishment of the Three Great Halls, Zhu Yuanzhang's decree also began to spread to the world through the post station.

"We have set up three schools, and everyone in the world can come and take the test. The agricultural school is to figure out rice and wheat. The craftsman school is to forge weapons and tools."

"The firearms school is engaged in firecrackers and cannons. Those who enter the school this time will have a minimum monthly salary of [-] shi and [-] coins, which is well known both at home and abroad."

Zhu Yuanzhang's decree in plain language is something that everyone is familiar with, and there are even sentence breaks, in order to let the common people understand.

The meaning of these words is very clear, that is, the capital of the Ming Dynasty has established three schools, and now it is calling capable people and strangers from all over the world.

As long as they can pass the entrance examination, at least they will have a lot of salary.

This is a general outline. Of course, it is accompanied by detailed introductions and requirements for the three major halls.

These related edicts and announcements will be conveyed to the seven counties of 420 in the Ming Dynasty.

Anyone who can pass the initial test in the county can enter the prefectural city for the pilot test, and then the final test will be held in the thirteen chief secretaries of the country, that is, in thirteen provincial cities.

Finally, it was sent to the capital for an interview.

In a sense, this is almost not much different from the imperial examination, and the inner meaning is exactly the same, that is, the country recruits useful talents.

You must know that even if you are an official from the ninth rank, the monthly salary is only sixty stones of rice and thirty coins.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows that the three colleges have just opened, and the selection criteria are naturally not too high, and now is the best opportunity.

Butterflies flap their wings, and a storm will emerge.

The appearance of this decree also means the beginning of the reform of the entire Ming Dynasty.

The arrival of Zhu Ying began to change the direction of the entire Ming Dynasty in a real sense.

"Your Highness, we have no more chances to talk about. The current situation is probably that His Royal Highness King Yu has completely gained His Majesty's trust."

In the Hall of Spring Harmony, Huang Zicheng said bitterly to Zhu Yunwen.

This kind of election of capable people has actually skipped most of the literati class, and many literati are dissatisfied.

In the past, it was only necessary to be familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, or to be an official through the imperial examination, or to be an official through recommendation, but once this method was introduced, the selection in the future was not limited to the circle of literati.

How could the civil servants in the imperial court not understand this truth, but they were dissatisfied and looked at each other, but no one dared to make any comments.

Throughout ancient and modern history, such things have never happened, but under Zhu Yuanzhang's rule, it really happened.

Even the literati did not dare to oppose His Majesty and fight for the interests of the literati.

Once you open your mouth, not only does it mean that Usha will not be safe, but even the suicide note at home will come in handy.

Everyone could see that the five ministers standing in front of the officials lowered their heads quietly without any movement.

Just because this time, His Majesty did not discuss this issue through deliberation, but a direct decree, which also showed that there was no room for negotiation on this matter.

Anyone who dares to object is against His Majesty.

Hearing Huang Zicheng's words, Zhu Yunqi was not as disappointed as he imagined, but appeared calmer instead.

"Although I haven't met my elder brother, I have already felt his talent. The establishment of the three colleges means that my elder brother's ability is far superior to mine."

"Not only that, but if my expectations are not bad, the three schools will be led by the eldest brother himself, and all the people who come out of the schools will become the confidantes of the eldest brother."

Zhu Yunqi said lightly, ever since he and his mother began to communicate about the current situation, Zhu Yunqi was like a sponge, quickly absorbing knowledge other than Confucianism passed on by his mother.

Huang Zicheng was still worried at first, but when he heard His Highness's words, there was surprise in his eyes.

The so-called farewell three days should treat each other with admiration, Zhu Yunqi gave Huang Zicheng a completely different feeling.

"I have already proposed to Grandpa Huang to cancel the appointment of my great-grandson who is about to be canonized. Now that my eldest brother is back, naturally my eldest brother should take the position of great-grandson."

"Sir, follow me out of the palace tomorrow, I will go to visit my elder brother."

Zhu Yunqi continued to speak, his eyes were calmer, as if he completely accepted the big brother's matter.

Hearing this, Huang Zicheng sighed slightly, and then bowed to Zhu Yunwen: "I obey the order."

Zhu Ying looked at the tiger talisman in her hand, dumbfounded.

Just when he summoned Liu Sheng and Li Xiucai to talk, Liu He, the eunuch and eunuch, came over and handed the tiger talisman to Zhu Ying.

This is the tiger talisman of the Twelve Guards of the Son of Heaven. When Zhu Ying got the tiger talisman, it meant that Zhu Ying would control the entire Twelve Guards of the Son of Heaven, including Jin Yiwei.

The Twelve Guards of the Son of Heaven are directly under the emperor, and the five armies are the governor's mansion, and the Ministry of War has no command over them.

It is equivalent to Zhu Yuanzhang handing over all the security forces to the grandson.

This fully proves Zhu Yuanzhang's trust in Dasun.

Even the prince Zhu Biao has never been under the jurisdiction of the twelve guards, which shows how much Zhu Yuanzhang loves and supports Zhu Ying.

Of course, the reason for this incident is trust on the one hand, and it is more because of Zhu Yuanzhang's respect for the soldiers who were trained in Zhu Ying's barracks in just twelve days.

Zhu Yuanzhang was really envious, but it didn't seem too good to snatch the soldiers under Dasun directly.

After all, it was Dasun who accompanied him to practice day and night, and this was the only way to train soldiers who were so forbidden.

Fortunately, the twelve guards were handed over to the grandson for training, and the eunuch Liu He, the eunuch in charge of the supervisor of ceremonies, said in a low voice:
"Your Majesty means that during the period of practicing the guards, I hope that His Highness can live in the palace."

Hearing this, Zhu Ying replied with a smile: "You tell Grandpa, I still need two days here, so I will go to Da Nei to practice the guards."

"I obey the order." Liu He bowed and replied.

At this moment, Liu Sheng and Li Xiucai looked at each other, and they were determined.

After Liu He left, Zhu Ying said, "You two have worked hard this time."

"The teacher's business is the student's job. There is no hard work." Liu Sheng replied respectfully.

He is not stupid, how could he change his private address to His Highness according to Li Xiucai's words.

"Being able to serve the master is the blessing of the grassroots." Li Xiucai also said quickly, quite nondescript, calling himself the boss, but calling himself a grassroots.

Zhu Ying stopped talking, and said to the two of them: "It's a long journey, since we've arrived in the capital, it happens that I'm also short of manpower, so there's no need to go back to the Western Regions."

"You guys stay here to help out a little bit. Send a letter from the Western Regions. I will make a list and call everyone over."

"Today is different from the past, Qunying City should be transferred to the capital."

Hearing Zhu Ying's order, Liu Sheng said with some embarrassment: "Pay back the teacher's forgiveness. The disciple doesn't know the situation of the teacher in the capital, so he summoned many people to the capital on his own initiative."

This was previously arranged by Liu Sheng, and with the time for sending the message, thousands of people might have already lurk around the capital.

Zhu Ying paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Old Liu, you've hit the ground running. Inform the past and call all the personnel here."

Then Zhu Ying called Zhang Bo in, and now Ye Yueqing was not by Zhu Ying's side, but following Zhu Ying's instructions, he was coordinating matters related to matchlock guns in the Gunpowder Department.

After instructing Uncle Zhang to connect with the people from the Western Regions, the desert, and the grasslands, Uncle Zhang also announced another message:
"Boss, the personnel who came from Annan have arrived at Tianjie Temple for several days now, and the boss sees how to arrange it."

The team of Annan envoys disguised by Annan Zhao Fei arrived at the capital and lived in the Tianjie Temple in a grandiose manner.

It's just that Zhu Ying is practicing Xuanjiawei during this time, so she doesn't care about these.

Hearing Uncle Zhang's words, Zhu Ying said casually: "Let them come directly, and the soldiers will be placed in the Xuanjiawei's barracks first."

Just as Ye Yueqing and Zhao Xiangxi left, Zhu Ying didn't expect Zhao Fei to send the princess from Annan again.

Really, not bad.

But now Zhu Ying doesn't have much time, he has already become a very busy person, coordinating the school, training the guards, planting sweet potatoes and other crops.

Even the matter of jointly compiling new imperial examination books with the Hanlin Academy was not taken into account.

Not to mention the current Zhu Ying, there is still a package plan for the follow-up.

At this time, Zhu Ying had already begun to feel that she was becoming more and more busy.

No matter where he is, the old man will always arrange eunuchs at any time, and send memorials for approval on time.

Now Zhu Ying, apart from getting up early, also goes to bed late at night.

Only when he got in touch with the arrangements of state affairs did Zhu Ying realize that being an emperor was really busy.

If you want to be responsible, there are simply too many things to deal with every day.

The most important thing is that in Zhu Ying's mind, it is currently in a state of reform, and many things cannot be done by others, and must be personally participated in order to be implemented.

Now Zhu Ying is preparing to rush to the outskirts of the military camp to check the arrangements for planting sweet potatoes yesterday.

Just as he was about to leave, Uncle Zhang came in again to report: "Master, Cao Guogong is asking to see you."

Zhu Ying was stunned for a moment before realizing that it was Li Jinglong.

Zhu Ying was somewhat interested in this person, but now she had to hurry to the outskirts of the city, and after thinking for a while, she said directly:
"Let him talk with me in the carriage."

Even Li Jinglong had heard many times how His Royal Highness, the eldest grandson of the King of Yu, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince looked so imaginatively, but he was still shocked when he actually saw them.

It's not just the appearance, even the temperament is generally the same.

At the same time, Li Jinglong did not expect that the first detailed talk with Zhu Ying would be in the carriage.

"Minister Li Jinglong, I have seen Your Highness."

In front of Zhu Ying, Li Jinglong didn't have the guts to call himself a cousin and climb relatives, although he was indeed a cousin.

It's really handsome, and it can be compared to me.

This idea came to Zhu Ying's mind the first time she saw Li Jinglong.

This is a real handsome guy, even from the perspective of future generations, he is handsome and unrestrained in the true sense, with extraordinary temperament.

It's not the feeling of a creamy niche, but a graceful demeanor, and there is nothing to be picky about in his facial features.

Moshang is like a jade, and his son is unparalleled in the world. Such words, it is no exaggeration to apply them to Li Jinglong.

Seeing Li Jinglong with her own eyes, Zhu Ying also somewhat understood why Zhu Yunqi trusted him so much, because Li Jinglong's appearance was really too deceptive.

"I heard Master Daoyan say, you came here to look for me before, why did you come here again this time, or did you say you were looking for me for something?"

Zhu Ying was not very polite, nor did she address her cousin or anything like that.

Although the first impression of Li Jinglong was good, Zhu Ying knew that this guy was Zhu Di's secret son.

For Zhu Di, Zhu Ying currently has no pressure to speak of, but this does not mean that he needs to give Li Jinglong a good look.

Li Jinglong was a little embarrassed when he heard the words. He didn't expect that his good looks would be completely useless in front of Zhu Ying.

One must know that no matter who he is or where he has been, with this appearance, Li Jinglong has always enjoyed himself.

Today it hit a wall.

"I heard that you are in charge of the tea-horse market in Xifan." Zhu Ying asked directly without waiting for Li Jinglong to speak, with a slightly oppressive tone.

Li Jinglong trembled when he heard the words, and then said: "From October last year until now, I have been in charge of the tea-horse market related matters under the order of Your Majesty."

His words were more cautious, but at this moment, Li Jinglong's heart was not as calm as his face, but instead set off monstrous waves.

Master Daoyan has already served His Royal Highness King Yu in front of him, and Master Daoyan is responsible for the secret transaction between himself and King Yan.

When asked about this matter, how could Li Jinglong not be nervous.

"I don't know Cao Guogong, how many excellent war horses have you given my fourth uncle these days?" Zhu Ying asked directly without hiding.

Li Jinglong trembled, and at this moment he was extremely regretful, knowing that Master Daoyan had already joined him, so why did he foolishly send it to his door.

Faced with Zhu Ying's question, Li Jinglong also knew that there was no room for sophistry, so he gritted his teeth and said: "There are 780 horses of all kinds."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ying looked at Li Jinglong with a half-smile.

Yao Guangxiao didn't tell him the specific value, so he cheated so casually, Li Jinglong himself confessed honestly.

In fact, after seeing Li Jinglong for the first time, after Zhu Ying sighed at Li Jinglong's temperament and image, there was a sudden inspiration in her mind.

The ancient people were actually far more exaggerated about their appearance than the later generations.

With Li Jinglong's unbelievable appearance, even ordinary people are extremely easy to be promoted by officials, not to mention his own knowledge is not low.

Although Li Jinglong bears the reputation of being an idiot in later generations, in fact he still has talent.

Aside from Zhu Di's dark son, there was an element of deliberate waterproofing in the Battle of Jingnan, and his abilities in all aspects are considered excellent
Zhu Ying immediately thought that it would be of great strategic significance for someone like Li Jinglong to act as the image ambassador of Ming Dynasty to overseas countries.

(End of this chapter)