The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 321 Recruitment No.1

The establishment of the Overseas Recruitment Office, coupled with the announcement from the imperial palace, made the capital boil once again.

In the era of Ming Dynasty, except for some high-ranking officials and dignitaries who could visit the Qinhuai River at night, or keep a few singing and dancing prostitutes at home, the rest of the people basically had no recreational activities.

As the capital of the Ming Dynasty, many of those who can live here are from fairly good families, and they don’t have anything special on weekdays. Once something like the Overseas Recruitment Center comes out, it will naturally form a spreading effect.

On the second day after the establishment of the Overseas Recruitment Center, the streets outside have become very lively.

Among them, many scholars are naturally included.

Scholar is a conceptual title, which has nothing to do with fame. In this day and age, as long as you are not illiterate, you can be called a scholar.

At this time, a young man in his early twenties looked a bit dull, and his clothes were washed white. It was obvious that the conditions at home were not very good.

"Brother, does the Overseas Recruitment Center have any requirements?"

After seeing the excitement, he hesitated for a while, but he still couldn't help asking a peer next to him who was dressed as a scholar.

The man turned his head and took a look, and saw that although he looked a bit downcast, the scholar's attire still made him politely reply: "Overseas recruitment center, but scholars can enter, if you are a Confucian boy, you can take care of food and housing."

"If you are a scholar, it will be even more extraordinary. You will be exempted from the exam. After being selected by the vassal king, you will be an overseas official immediately."

As the man said, it seemed that he was a little bit moved, but he still showed a firm expression while hesitating.

The overseas land is too vague, no matter how you say it, it is impossible to have such a capital.

"Take care of the food? Really." The downcast man asked with bright eyes.

He hasn't had a full meal for many days.

The man who was questioned showed a trace of contempt, but pointed in one direction and said: "The notice is over there, can I still deceive you?"

The down-and-out man smiled embarrassingly, bowed his hands and thanked him.

Then impatiently, he walked towards the notice.

The notice here is naturally full of water. Although most of them are illiterate, this does not prevent them from joining in the fun.

The down-and-out man is relatively thin, but at this moment he can only try his best to squeeze in.

But when the common people saw his attire, they gave way one after another.

These days, even down-and-out scholars are not comparable to ordinary people.

No one would want to offend scholars, especially ordinary people.

The down-and-out man walked to the notice with ease, and quickly looked at it.

Sure enough, the above words are similar to what passers-by said before.

Thinking of this, the down-and-out man looked happy, and went straight to the Overseas Recruitment Hall.

In the Overseas Talent Recruitment Hall, Zhu Ying was sitting here, and next to him was Zhu Bian who looked a little anxious.

"Nephew, what should I do? It's the second day, and there is not even a single person, let alone a scholar, not even a child."

"I heard people say that everyone is talking about this time when they go overseas and never come back. There are big waves in the sea, they are close to death, Japanese pirates eat people and drink blood, they are extremely cruel, and the Japanese country is a barbaric land."

Speaking of this, Zhu Yan gritted his teeth and said: "Nephew, to be honest, I sent someone to investigate, and it seems that this rumor came from the Imperial Academy. Those old guys, they are trying to make us feel bad."

"Is this because we are afraid that we will take away the scholars of Ming Dynasty? I said this purposely. I heard that Liu Sanwu was in the Hanlin Academy today, blatantly pointing out various dangers overseas, and at the same time teaching his disciples to think twice. .”

"Damn! It's extremely hateful! If it's not in the capital, see if I don't kill him!"

Speaking of the latter, Zhu Yan's temper rose, and he said bluntly.

At this time, Zhu Jixuan, the eldest son standing behind Zhu Yan, hastily pushed his father and king lightly with his hand.

At the same time, a look of helplessness appeared on his face.

This is in front of the eldest brother, the future emperor of Ming Dynasty, actually frankly said that he wanted to kill the bachelor of the Imperial Academy.

To a large extent, this is already a taboo. Since ancient times, no emperor has felt comfortable watching the vassal kings domineering.

What's more, now, all the vassal kings who want vassal land have to go overseas to establish a country.

"Why push me!"

Feeling the movement of the eldest son behind him, Zhu Fen turned his head, stared and scolded directly.

Zhu Jixi was very speechless, but the look in his father's eyes could only be filled with bitterness.

Seeing the eldest son's strange eyes, Zhu Fen paused for a moment, and immediately reacted.

Then he turned his head and said to Zhu Ying: "Nephew, what I said just now didn't mean anything, I just, just"

Zhu Fen wanted to explain that he was always inexplicably afraid of Zhu Ying, but at the same time he was very close to Zhu Ying.

This seems to be a bit contradictory, but it is actually just the different mentalities of the monarchs, ministers, uncles and nephews.

The main reason is that this eldest nephew has always been smiling since he met him, as if he would never get angry about anything.

But the more this is the case, the easier it is to make people feel jealous.

Judging from the research and development of firearms, the way of training soldiers, and the huge Chamber of Commerce under his command, all fools know that this is definitely not a good person.

"Uncle Huang doesn't need to say much, my nephew understands in his heart that Uncle Huang is a man of temperament, which my nephew admires very much."

"The Imperial Academy is gossiping behind his back, and the emperor reprimands him, so what's the problem?"

Zhu Ying waved her hand and said directly.

In fact, Zhu Ying has really come into contact with a lot of people with the personality of Zhu Yan. Among the soldiers he trained in the Western Regions, most of them have such a personality.

"It's still the emperor's nephew who understands me."

Zhu Yan said happily, then turned his head slightly, and glared at his eldest son again.

What can Zhu Jixi do, with such an old man at the booth, he can only bow to Zhu Ying to thank him.

Zhu Ying understood, smiled and nodded.

As for Zhu Jixuan, Zhu Ying's senses are good, his appearance is somewhat similar to Zhu Yan's, with a tall figure and a dignified appearance.

But compared to Zhu Yan's cruelty, Zhu Jixi's eyes are more gentle.

"Uncle Huang, just keep your heart in your stomach. The matter of recruiting talents is not overnight. The scholars in the capital are naturally influenced by Liu Sanwu, but Liu Sanwu alone can talk about the territory of the Ming Dynasty." .”

"At that time, my nephew is still afraid that this recruiting hall will not accommodate so many people. Those who are somewhat talented and want to show their ambitions should not be too many."

Zhu Ying's words are indeed correct. In fact, most scholars are very decent, at least at first.

What you read is the words of the sages, and what you learn is loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.

Under the influence of such thoughts, the mainstream atmosphere is naturally excellent.

And like Yao Guangxiao, there are too many scholars who are full of ambitions and show off their talents.

It's just that most people don't accomplish anything, and they don't apply what they have learned.

Hearing what Zhu Ying said, Zhu Yan was somewhat depressed, so he could only pick up his teacup and take a sip.

At this moment, an eunuch came to report: "Your Highness, there seems to be someone outside who wants to enter the recruiting hall."

Hearing this, Zhu Ying smiled and said to Zhu Bian, "Look, Uncle Emperor, isn't this man here?"

Then he ordered the eunuch to bring the man over to have a look.

Zhu Yan was also overjoyed, and couldn't wait to look at the door.

In fact, right now, Zhu Yan doesn't need to come to the recruiting hall, or the vassal kings don't need to come here.

The recruiting hall is looking for candidates in the exam three months later, and they can only be selected after passing the exam, or they are children, scholars, almost equivalent to admission without exams.

And at that time, the vassal kings need to come to the interview together, and then each choose the candidate in their hearts.

I came here today because I was actually coaxed by my elder son Zhu Jixuan.

Zhu Jixi has been very concerned about this matter since he learned about the overseas closure of the country.

Unlike his eldest son, Zhu Jixi's concubine Xie is the daughter of Xie Cheng, Marquis of Yongping.

Although Zhu Yan was cruel to his subordinates, he was still very kind to the Xie family. In this regard, he could be regarded as inheriting Zhu Yuanzhang's fine tradition.

Because he loves fighting, the relationship between Zhu Jixi and his natal family is naturally much closer.

Even when I was young, it can almost be said that my grandfather brought me up.

In the first month of the year following Zhu Jixi's birth, Xie Cheng, Marquis of Yongping, served as the left minister of the Jin Mansion, that is, Shanxi Province participated in politics and served as an official in frontiers.

Xie Cheng, Marquis of Yongping, has both civil and military skills, which also greatly affected Zhu Jixuan.

In addition, to Xie Cheng, although Zhu Jixi was a grandson, he was also the eldest grandson, and he was still the emperor's grandson.

This is even more intimate.

In many aspects of teaching, I am more careful.

Zhu Jixi had long been crowned heir, and this overseas vassal state could be said to be the land that Zhu Jixi would govern in the future.

Dad is reckless, more intelligent than military.

In this regard, they can only find ways to win more talents.

This is how Zhu Yan came here today.

Soon, a man in a white robe walked in from outside the door.

"Yuan Jiachi, a Confucian boy from Shangshui County, Henan Province, pays homage to all your lords." Yuan Jiachi looked at the people who were sitting, but did not dare to look up, and immediately bowed and bowed.

Zhu Ying heard the words and asked: "Yuan's surname is still from Shangshui County. It seems that he is from a famous family."

Yuan Jiachi said hastily: "Students dare not take the burden."

This Shangshui County was named Ruyang County during the Han Dynasty.

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were several celebrities, the most famous of which was the fourth generation and the third father.

Zhu Ying didn't say much, but asked: "Although there are many people outside, no one dares to come in. They are all waiting and watching. Why do you have the courage?"

"I'm still a child, and I'm not too old. If you work hard for a year or two, it's not difficult to win the fame of a scholar. Why do you want to go to this overseas kingdom thousands of miles away?"

A scholar is nothing like a poor scholar.

What kind of poor scholar is a lie.

Even the worst scholar, when he returns to the local area, is still at the level of a gentry and landlord.

Even the magistrate of the magistrate would be amiable when he saw a talented scholar. Who knew that this talented scholar would be able to raise people in a few years.

Or it is very possible that this talented student's classmate will become a Juren.

Coupled with a series of preferential measures such as exemption from corvee labor, tax quotas, etc., there will be no poor scholars in this world.

Scholars can be said to be second only to officials in the entire social class. ,

Hearing Zhu Ying's words, Zhu Yan became a little anxious.

It was so hard for one person to come, why did it feel like he was going to drive him out.

In Zhu Yan's heart, no matter what kind of scholar he is, the more the better, the better to pack all the baskets and take them to the feudal kingdom.

Anyone can imagine that in places like Wa country, the importance of scholars is even rarer and more important than in Ming Dynasty.

Yuan Jiachi was obviously also a little confused.

He didn't expect that after he came in, the first question would be like this, which made him, who was used to the Four Books and Five Classics, pause for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

"Whatever you think in your heart, you can just say it directly." Zhu Ying said again.

Hearing this, Yuan Jiachi gritted his teeth and said: "The student's family is poor and has little money. He originally lived in the county, but the Yellow River was flooded. In desperation, he had to come to the capital to join his elders."

"However, after some inquiries, there is no news of the elders, and they can only sell calligraphy and paintings for a living."

"It's been several months now, and recently even the money to buy paper has been lost. To tell you the truth, the students have not had a full meal for several days."

"Today, I saw the announcement that Tongsheng enters the recruiting hall and can provide board and lodging, so I thought of coming in and giving it a try."

Hearing this, Zhu Ying couldn't help laughing.

Earlier, in Zhu Ying's mind, when it came to the recruiting hall, it was mostly for those who showed their talent and learning that they would come here.

The food and lodging package was just filled in by Zhu Ying, and she never thought that there would be times when a child, a scholar, would not be able to eat.

Unexpectedly, the first person to enter the Overseas Talent Recruitment Center actually wanted to have a meal.

After Zhu Yan heard this, he was really speechless.

But it is not bad to have a scholar who is still a child.

"This king is the current king of Jin. I just talked to you. It is His Royal Highness Taisun."

"Since you have entered this recruiting hall, no matter what the reason is, you must follow me to this overseas feudal kingdom."

"Report your household registration, and you will follow me in the near future."

Without any hesitation, Zhu Yan immediately started robbing people.

This was originally the purpose of his visit today.

But Yuan Jiachi hurriedly bowed and said: "I don't know if the student is His Highness Taisun, but His Highness King Jin is in person. If you are rude, I hope you will forgive me."

Then he bowed to Zhu Yan again and said, "Student, thank His Royal Highness King Jin for your appreciation."

Facing Zhu Yan's rogue style, Zhu Ying just smiled and did not stop him.

No matter in terms of relationship or degree of support, Zhu Yan is definitely the most supportive of all the vassal kings at present.

On the coast of Zhejiang, there is even a high level of cooperation.

In the future in Japan, it is obvious that in many aspects, the degree of cooperation will only be deeper.

Zhu Yan's face was full of joy, while Zhu Jixi bowed like Zhu Ying to express his gratitude.

Zhu Yan, who had benefited, did not linger, and brought Yuan Jiachi directly after a short while.

This is to skip the recruiting hall and directly bring the literati into the bag.

The matter at the recruiting hall came to an end, and Zhu Ying, dressed in casual clothes, went straight to Wucheng Bingmasi.

Regarding the issue of the Daming Public Security Department, he had to find Lan Yu to make arrangements.

(End of this chapter)