Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 160: Zhu Biao leaves the palace and embarks on another journey!
"Master Song, you misunderstood."

Zhu Biao immediately said: "What Master Su objected to was just stereotyped selection, and Master Su agreed with the imperial examination."

Su Jing never objected to the excellence of the imperial examination system.

"It's just stereotyped selection?"

Song Lian was slightly taken aback, but was a little surprised.

He immediately asked: "Then what are the harms of Mr. Su's words?"

If it was just stereotyped selection, Song Lian would not be so excited.

However, Zhu Biao hesitated a little at this moment.

Because of the harmfulness of stereotyped essays that Su Jing talked about, the content is quite sensitive.

I still can't talk to Song Lian about the matter of imperial power.

After thinking about it for a while, Zhu Biao said: "The stereotyped selection of officials limits the scope of the examination. Scholars all over the world only learn the words of sages and sages, but have no self-thinking. They tend to fall into emptiness without scientific development."

It has to be said that after removing sensitive information, this reason seems quite weak.

Zhu Biao himself felt that something was wrong.

This seems too unconvincing.

Song Lian was also surprised and said: "Is this the harm that Mr. Su said?"

For Su Jing's impression, Song Lian still kept Liu Bowen's warning in mind.

With this person's talent, it is easy to govern the Ming Dynasty.

But listening to what Zhu Biao said now, it seems that he is not so powerful.

"Master Song, leaving this matter aside for the time being, if it is necessary to change the stereotyped essay, does Master Song think it is advisable?"

Zhu Biao directly confused the matter.

At this time, he realized that Su Jing had discussed quite a lot of sharp issues of Daming with him before.

But anything that involves practice is basically not easy to talk about publicly.

The young teacher whom I apprenticed as a teacher was really speechless and endless.

Change to stereotyped essay?

Song Lian was really confused by Zhu Biao's sudden thoughts.

He shook his head and said, "His Royal Highness, the content and form of the imperial examination were discussed by many ministers and His Majesty. The old minister does not feel that it needs to be revised."

"If His Royal Highness thinks that there is a need to change, maybe you can talk to His Majesty."

Here Song Lian still gave Zhu Biao a lot of face.

He didn't refute directly, but asked Zhu Biao to ask Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Biao was a little helpless, if Su Jing didn't tell him the solution, there was no need for him to come and ask Song Lian.

"Student understands, thank you, Master Song."

Zhu Biao could only bow his hands towards Song Lian.

Regarding the question of how to reform the imperial examination system, Zhu Biao believed that the only way to find a solution was to go to Su Jing.

"The old minister should go too."

Song Lian said to Zhu Biao that he had been talking with Zhu Biao in the East Palace for a long time today.

"Students send Master Song off respectfully."

Zhu Biao immediately sent Song Lian to the door, watched his figure disappear completely, and then returned.

On the carriage, Song Lian was a little puzzled thinking about the imperial examination that Zhu Biao told him.

"The prince hesitated to speak today, it seems that he wanted to say something but didn't say it."

Song Lian said something to himself.

He has taught Zhu Biao for many years and naturally knows Zhu Biao very well.

When Zhu Biao answered the disadvantages of his stereotyped selection of officials, there was obviously something he didn't mention.

Mr. Su, why do you have such a view on the stereotyped selection of officials?
What are the disadvantages of stereotyped selection of officials?
The more Song Lian thought about it, the more confused he became.

It's a pity that now he doesn't have the opportunity to ask Su Jing about these issues face to face.

Zhu Biao, who bid farewell to Song Lian, did not stay in the East Palace for too long.

Inside Kunning Palace.

Empress Ma stroked Zhu Biao's head and said kindly, "Biaoer, these days, I have really suffered for you."

If Zhu Yuanzhang played the role of a strict father, then Queen Ma is a loving mother.

But she will not spoil her son either.

When Zhu Biao was suffering by Su Jing's side, Lao Zhu was angry that Queen Ma would still pull him.

And when Zhu Biao is alone with her, she will show her care again.

"Queen, the child is not bitter."

Zhu Biao said resolutely.

Empress Ma said: "Biao'er, you have been sensible since you were a child. I know in my heart that as a prince, your father has high expectations of you, and what you have done satisfies him."

"Learn well from Mr. Su. The future Daming will depend on you. This burden is heavy, but only you can shoulder it."

Zhu Biao is actually a very good template for what a qualified prince should look like.

This is not only due to Zhu Biao, but also due to Zhu Yuanzhang.

After all, there are only a handful of emperor and prince relationships in history that can be like this.

Empress Ma believes that Zhu Biao in the future will definitely be able to shoulder the burden of Daming.

"Mother, don't worry, my son will definitely live up to my mother's expectations."

Zhu Biao replied seriously.

Empress Ma looked at Zhu Biao and said, "Biao'er, you will be sixteen next year. You know about your marriage contract with Mrs. Chang."

"I want to ask you, what do you think about this big wedding?"

It is said that marriage is the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. In ancient marriages, the parents basically had the final say.

The same is true of Prince Zhu Biao.

However, Zhu Biao still has a little more power to choose independently than ordinary people, and he can express his own views on major matters of marriage.

"Empress Mother, I don't think this matter is urgent."

Zhu Biao said to Queen Ma.

Ok?
Not in a hurry?
Empress Ma frowned, a little puzzled.

As a mother, it is her expectation to see her son get married and have children and grandchildren.

But Zhu Biao has always been steady, so Empress Ma asked, "Biaoer, why do you say you are not in a hurry?"

"You know, Duke E has been waiting for you to come of age."

The marriage contract between Prince Zhu Biao and Chang Yuchun's daughter Chang Wan is of course the Chang's family who care most about it.

Once married, Chang Wan will be the princess, and the relationship will be different immediately.

Zhu Biao nodded and said: "My son understands, it's just that Master Su warned the child before that there is no need to worry about getting married, especially the matter of childbirth, don't be too early, otherwise it will cause irreparable harm to your wife."

That night when Su Jing and Zhu Biao talked about giving birth, Zhu Biao always kept it in mind.

Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Empress Ma nodded and said, "Since it is Mr. Su's order, it's better to obey."

Chang Yuchun was rescued twice by Su Jing, so it sounds like there is nothing wrong with it.

"but."

Empress Ma changed the subject, "Did Mr. Su talk about his marriage?"

Empress Ma has always been quite concerned about Su Jing's marriage.

The best way is actually to find a princess to marry Su Jing.

But Zhu Yuanzhang's current daughters are too young to be suitable.

The daughters of other ministers are of the right age, but the age is right, and the identity is not suitable.

In Empress Ma's heart, at least she must be the daughter of the Duke of the State to be worthy of Su Jing.

Zhu Biao shook his head and said, "Master Su said it's still too early, he hasn't considered marriage."

too early?
Empress Ma was quite surprised by this answer.

Because in the Ming Dynasty, men at the age of 16 became adults and could get married.

Su Jing is in his early twenties, and is not yet married, so he is already an "older" young man.

Originally, Empress Ma thought that Su Jing's vision was too high, and it was normal for a small place in Lishui County to not have a woman he liked.

Unexpectedly, Su Jing actually thought it was too early.

This was so true that Empress Ma did not expect it.

"Mr. Su really said that? He couldn't be lying to you, Biaoer."

Empress Ma was worried, so she asked a question.

Zhu Biao said seriously: "Mother, Master Su will not lie to me, besides this kind of thing, why would you lie to me?"

Between Su Jing and Zhu Biao, the main thing is sincerity.

What you don't want the other party to know is not to say it directly, not to tell a lie.

"Yes, I was thinking too much."

Empress Ma realized the change in Zhu Biao's attitude, and immediately explained: "I also think it's strange that Mr. Su is a talented person, but he doesn't have a family and a career."

The idea of ​​the ancients is very simple.

When a man reaches his age, he should start a family and start a career, and in Su Jing's situation, this career has already been completed.

Zhu Biao looked at Empress Ma and said: "Mother, Mr. Su is a free and easy person. Mr. Su definitely has his own ideas about marriage. I think it's better not to interfere."

He is very clear about the thoughts in his mother Empress Ma's heart, Su Jing is so talented, it is not surprising that he uses marriage methods.

But Zhu Biao didn't want such a thing to happen to Su Jing.

"The queen mother understands, don't worry, I'll talk to your father."

Queen Ma is a smart person, Zhu Biao said this very seriously, she immediately agreed to Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao immediately said: "Thank you, Queen Mother!"

Hearing what Queen Ma said, Zhu Biao was very happy.

Because in the entire Ming Dynasty, what Zhu Yuanzhang listened to the most was the words of Empress Ma.

"Okay, I know that Biao'er has grown up and has his own ideas, but sometimes you and your father have different ideas, and you have to worry about his face, he is also your father."

Empress Ma said with a smile.

As Zhu Biao grew up, he was taught by Su Jing.

Many of Zhu Biao's ideas, especially in the way of governing the country, had differences with Zhu Yuanzhang, and Empress Ma knew it very well.

But she would not intervene on weekdays. This was not just a disagreement between father and son, but also a disagreement between the current emperor of Ming Dynasty and the future emperor.

Empress Ma is just a queen and should not interfere with this matter.

Therefore, the current Empress Ma just reminded Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang of the father-son relationship.

Zhu Biao nodded and said, "I see, Queen Mother."

After the greetings with Empress Ma, Zhu Biao went to bid farewell to his younger brothers.

It was time for him to return to Su Jing's side to study.

"Brother, this is a question from Kaos, specially for Mr. Su."

The third child, Zhu Li, had just handed over the written questions to Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao took it and said: "I see, I will hand it over to Master Su."

Zhu Xi said: "Brother, after this time, will you not return to the palace until the Chinese New Year?"

"Probably, if nothing major."

Zhu Biao replied.

Studying by Su Jing's side is certainly a very important thing, but there are many things in Daming now, and Zhu Biao can't guarantee it.

"Brother, don't worry, I will take good care of my brothers when you are away."

Zhu Xi said seriously.

For the elder brother Zhu Biao, he has no dissent at all.

Zhu Biao nodded and said with a smile: "Second Brother, I am relieved that you can think so."

"Brother, I want to learn how to march and fight with Mr. Su."

Zhu Di was a little direct, and said to Zhu Biao.

This is not the first time he told Zhu Biao, Zhu Biao said with a smile: "Then you should study hard, maybe next time, Master Su will be willing to teach you."

Although he didn't learn the knowledge of marching formation from Su Jing, Zhu Biao believed that Su Jing would definitely know how to do it.

In Zhu Biao's eyes, Su Jing is omnipotent.

Moreover, Su Jing's staff training is also a very fast method of training troops. Although it is a bit bloody, it is undoubtedly from a university.

"Brother, are you serious?"

Zhu Di said a little excitedly, he is a straightforward person, and when he heard Zhu Biao's words, his expression immediately changed.

Zhu Biao said with a smile: "Of course it is true. I will help to ask Master Su if I have the chance. Don't worry, fourth brother."

"Thank you bro!"

Zhu Di immediately thanked him.

Zhu Biao immediately said: "Fourth brother, you and my brother, this kind of thing is what I should do as an elder brother."

Then, Zhu Biao came to the sixth Zhu Zhen and the seventh Zhu Mi.

The two biological mothers are no longer Empress Ma, so strictly speaking, they are only Zhu Biao's half-brother.

But Zhu Biao didn't treat them any differently: "Sixth brother, seventh brother, you are still young, but you must also know that you are a prince and represent the royal family, so you must study hard, you know?"

"Got it, big brother."

Zhu Zhen and Zhu Yu nodded, their big eyes were full of determination.

After saying goodbye to his younger brother, Zhu Biao came to Fengxian Hall again, where Zhu Yuanzhang was frowning and reviewing the memorial.

"Father, sonchen has come to take leave."

Zhu Biao said respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang put down the memorial in his hand, the expression on his face was still very heavy: "Biaoer, you are going to Su Jing's side, right?"

"Yes, Father."

Zhu Biao nodded.

"Okay, I see, you go."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and exhaled lightly.

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Why is Father so worried?"

He could see at a glance that Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely worried at the moment, and the matter should not be a trivial matter.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "What else can happen? The Japanese pirates along the coast of Shandong have looted people and robbed a lot of property in the first half of this year. I am afraid they will make a comeback next year, but there is no better way to deal with them."

Japanese plague!

This has always been a problem in the Ming Dynasty, even at the end of the Yuan Dynasty.

In the first year of Hongwu, it stopped for a while, and this year came again to intrude. However, the defense effect of the Ming Dynasty defenders was mediocre. These Japanese pirates will definitely come again next year.

However, at this time, the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty are still there, and the Japanese pirates are harassing and committing crimes by boat. It is not worthwhile to divide the troops for the Japanese pirates, but if it is left alone, the problem is not small.

The best way is to rely on Shandong's local army to deal with Japanese pirates, but at this time there is no good way to find it.

"Father, is the effect of military training average?"

Zhu Biao still knew about this matter, and Lao Zhu scolded him severely for the Japanese pirates' harassment in the first half of the year.

At that time, Lao Zhu ordered to train soldiers specifically against Japanese pirates.

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said, "No way, the Japanese pirates run around and never fight head-on. There is no good way."

Zhu Biao could only be silent when he heard the words.

Although he has also learned about military formations, he is definitely not as good as Zhu Yuanzhang.

He really can't help with this matter.

"Father, the minister there will go first."

Zhu Biao bid farewell to Lao Zhu, left the palace, and took a carriage to Lishui County.

(End of this chapter)