Eighth year of Chongzhen

Chapter 419 Companion Reading
After hearing the emperor's words, everyone in the hall looked at Zhang Guowei as if they were looking at a dead person.

Zhu Youjian's words just now were clearly for Wen Tiren's platform, and he directly ignored Zhang Guowei's existence, so he almost scolded him on the spot.

You said that you just discuss the matter as it stands, why do you have to bring the famous chief assistant who must be punished?The problem is that when it comes to the ability to buckle hats and beat sticks, you don't even have a cent of others.

This is all right, offended the chief assistant and offended the emperor, who in this world can save you?

Zhu Youjian ignored Zhang Guowei, who was in a state of despair. He scanned all the officials in the hall and then said: "I have decided on the matter of the prince leaving the palace, and you don't need to discuss it any more! I found an important crux when I was free to meditate : Whether it is the princes and kings in the palace, or the sons and nephews of the court officials, if they are not intelligent people, they do not communicate with the outside world, and they will be easily deceived by others after they grow up! There are very few people and things in contact with, and there is no effective understanding of the dangers of the human heart and the vicissitudes of the world, so it is easy to be deceived by those with ulterior motives, which is the main reason why I let the prince out of the palace!"

Speaking of this, Zhu Youjian paused again, and found that many people had thoughtful expressions on their faces, so he continued while the iron was hot: "I believe that Zhu Qing also hopes that his descendants will be able to produce talents in large numbers, so that the members of the family I have always lived in luxury and dignity. But have you ever thought about it, in the past 200 years, in addition to the nobles, how many famous officials have emerged in the Ming Dynasty? Where can the family be found now? What is the reason for this situation? ?”

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, it can be said that there have been many famous ministers.

From Sanyang, Hu Guang, and Xie Jin at the beginning of the country, to Li Xian, Peng Shi, and Liu Jian in the Chenghua period, to Li Dongyang, Yang Tinghe in the Zhengde period, Yang Yiqing, Xia Yan, Xu Jie, and Long Chen in the Jiajing period. Wanshi's Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, etc., each of these great people was a famous figure at the time, and their words and deeds had a profound impact on the entire Ming Dynasty.

But now?

Where are the descendants of Li Dongyang?

Are Zhang Juzheng's descendants safe?

Everyone has disappeared.

Most of the families that enjoyed the glory and wealth with them when they were on the throne also disappeared.

"My dear friends, after more than [-] years, the Ming Dynasty should change. The bandits who almost overturned the Ming Dynasty seem to have been caused by natural disasters. I think that the man-made disasters are even more serious! From now on, all the officials and gentry in the world should reflect on themselves If I can better understand the public opinion, and the officials can practice it personally, take practical measures to effectively deal with natural disasters, reduce the number of hungry people, and let the victims see the hope of survival, then the thieves will become water without a source and a tree without roots ! If the officers and soldiers can suppress the thieves effectively, how can such a small group of thieves become powerful?!"

Except for Zhu Youjian's impassioned voice in the hall, all the ministers fell into deep thinking.

"At this time of thousands of years of turmoil, the Ming Dynasty must change. This change should start from the palace, from the court! The first step is for the prince to study outside the palace! Only by allowing the future emperor to feel the suffering of the people, Only by understanding the needs of the people can we be targeted when making policies, so that we can comfort the people to the greatest extent! If he grows up in the deep palace and knows nothing about the outside world, and governs the country only by playing the basics, how can he manage well like this? A country with such a vast land and a population of hundreds of millions?"

Speaking of this, Zhu Youjian stood up suddenly, looked down at the people in the hall, and continued to increase his voice: "I have decided that it is a permanent rule for the prince to go out of the palace when he is 12 years old! After the four-year period expires, the prince will travel around with his identity hidden." The whole country also has a four-year period, and within four years, they are not allowed to return to the palace! The clan mansion will send people to accompany them all the way to prevent them from slacking off and being lazy! Not only the prince, but all the kings in the palace must do this! Anyone who violates the law Immediate expulsion! All high-ranking officials of the third rank and above in the imperial court can choose their nephews and nephews of similar age to study with them. During the eight years before and after, the policy of selecting the weakest and eliminating the poor will be implemented. Those who are capable enough to be cultivated can become officials!"

Zhu Youjian's prince training plan can be said to be an unprecedented move, which broke the training strategy of Chinese emperors for thousands of years.

After staying in the folk for eight years, the emperors cultivated in this way will no longer be mud-bodied wood sculptures that do not eat the fireworks of the world.

Traveling and studying, and personally experiencing various complicated things and people of all kinds among the people, will lay a solid foundation for the future emperor to stay in power and treat the people seriously.

Although Zhu Youjian didn't express or promise anything, the group of people in the hall immediately grasped the essence of it.

The emperor opened the back door for the important ministers. As long as his nephew can become the prince's companion, and get along with the prince day and night in the past four years, as long as he is not too unbearable, his future official career will be smooth, and the wealth and glory of future generations will also be guaranteed. will be endless.

As for traveling around the country for four years, it is also a kind of exercise for these juniors to suffer first and then sweet. For these important ministers, this is not a big deal at all. They have a strict family style and they have no habit of pampering their children.

After these eight years of polishing and experience, it is also a kind of achievement and tempering for my own children, and maybe in a few years, I will create a large number of capable ministers who will be famous in history.

Moreover, this strategy is beneficial and harmless to maintaining the family's long-term prosperity. As long as the family precepts are established, future generations must abide by them.

"The words of the Holy Majesty are thought-provoking, and the examples he cited are even more thought-provoking. The Ming Dynasty has indeed come to a time when it needs to change! Now that the Ming Emperor is in power, and he is trying to inspire himself, how can we not help him with all our strength? Veteran wishes Follow the Holy Majesty and create the foundation of the Great Ming Dynasty!"

Wen Ti benevolently stood up first, bowed and saluted, and then expressed his attitude generously.

He had thought about it a long time ago. His eldest son, Wen Fangnian, is 14 years old, two years older than the prince Zhu Cihong, and he can be justified as the prince's companion. Now he has to pass on his years of official experience to him, so that he can learn How to figure out what you want and then choose what you like.

Although Wen Fang was enlightened at the age of five, and the teacher at home has changed a few times, but his progress in this knowledge has been too slow, and it may be difficult to pass the serious imperial examination to become an official. When the grandchildren grow up, they may be able to produce talents in career.

The key is that during this long process, the Wen family cannot withdraw from the top ranks. This is more conducive to the survival and development of the entire family.

Since Wen Fang can't be a capable minister, then he should be a lucky minister and hug the prince's thigh with all his strength.

The prince is only 12 years old, and he is only in his thirties now, and he can still work in the position of chief assistant for three to five years. After he can become an official, Wen Kan should be able to make some achievements.

As long as he is alive, the emperor will miss his old love, and Wen Kan's official career will be guaranteed. When the emperor gets old, Wen Fang will have grown up with the prince.

When the crown prince travels to the Imperial College, he must let Wen Fang accompany him. This is very important, and its significance is far greater than accompanying him. When the time comes, he must help his eldest grandson win this opportunity.

Counting this series of measures, the wealth of the Wen family will be no problem for decades. Can there be a talent in these decades?

"Your Majesty has a far-sighted vision, and it is beyond our reach! I agree with the prince's study and travel outside the palace. The grandson of the minister's family has reached the age of 11. He is about the same age as the prince, and he is smart and eager to learn. I am willing to let him go to prison to accompany him to study." , go hand in hand with the crown prince!"

Seeing that Wen Tiren took the lead, Wang Yingxiong, the second assistant, did not hesitate to turn to Zhu Youjian's side without hesitation, forgetting that he was still categorically opposing the emperor's so-called absurd behavior just now.

Although he knew that he was about to be dismissed from office, the two sons in the family were not good enough, not even as good as Wen Tiren's family, at least Old Wen had a second son who could barely handle it.

This time, if he becomes an official and returns to his hometown, although the money he has accumulated over the years and the land he has purchased are enough for generations to enjoy, but if no one in his family becomes an official, it will be just like what the emperor said. will gradually decline.

Since the emperor threw out a big gift bag this time, what are you waiting for if you don't try your best to grab it?
"The old minister is really stupid, until the Holy One clarifies the key here, the old minister knows the painstaking efforts of the Holy One! The old minister takes back what he said just now, the Holy One is indeed a wise king who is not born in the world. Every time there is a strategy, it must be a state of strategic planning and a targeted move. ! The eldest grandson of the minister's family is also of suitable age, and the minister wishes him to read with the prince's companion!"

Another cabinet minister, Zhang Zhifa, had the same thoughts as Wang Yingxiong, and decisively switched sides.

"Hehe, please don't be impatient. Since I have made this policy, I will understand the situation of your family. There is no such thing as first-come-first-come-first-served basis. All your bloodline nephews of the right age will be accompanied, and each family is limited to one person!"

　Thanks to the book friends for their fame like smoke.

　　
　
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