Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 178

"I see, Song Lian, you go down first."

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Song Lian.

Song Lian's attitude made him very satisfied. At least the Imperial Academy did not want to boycott the imperial examinations like those local nobles and officials.

It is naturally impossible to punish Song Lian for negligence.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Song Lian nodded and was about to turn around and leave.

"and many more."

But Zhu Yuanzhang said again: "Take this down and have a good look at it, and I will come to ask you some questions later."

Song Lian immediately came to Zhu Yuanzhang and got what Su Jing gave him.

It was the song "Nian Nujiao · Mid-Autumn Festival Conversation with the Moon".

"The minister obeys the order."

Song Lian immediately put it away carefully, then turned and left.

In Fengxian Hall, only Zhu Yuanzhang and Liu Bowen were left.

Unlike Song Lian, a pure civil servant, Liu Bowen's ability is unique in the entire Ming Dynasty.

Moreover, Liu Bowen knew a lot about Su Jing's shocking theories.

It can be said that besides the Zhu family, Liu Bowen is the one who knows the most about Su Jing.

"Berwin, do you know that I have recently received a lot of memorials about the postponement of the imperial examination, what do you think?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen.

Since Liu Bowen voluntarily resigned, this is the first time that Zhu Yuanzhang has formally asked Liu Bowen about politics.

Liu Bowen bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, I have already retired, so it is inconvenient for me to say more about this matter in the court."

Although Zhu Yuanzhang asked in person, Liu Bowen still didn't answer.

He wasn't sure what Lao Zhu was thinking, maybe to see if he really resigned or resigned for the sake of resigning.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Bowen, you and I, the monarch and my subjects, I just want to hear what is in your heart, so you can just talk about it as you like."

As for Lao Zhu's face, it changed really quickly.

Hearing this, Liu Bowen raised his head and said, "I understand, so I will dare to say something."

With Lao Zhu, Liu Bowen adhered to a principle.

Can't be stubborn.

You must listen to Lao Zhu's kind words, and just step down the steps immediately.

Liu Bowen said: "Your Majesty, when I asked Mr. Su about the imperial examination, I mentioned the resistance encountered by the imperial examination, that is, the local nobles and officials. The imperial examination will harm their interests, so they will block it."

"Oh, what did Su Jing say?"

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately became interested. He thought he was asking Liu Bowen for his opinion, but Liu Bowen asked Su Jing directly.

It's not just right!
Su Jing's thoughts were exactly what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to know.

Liu Bowen replied: "Mr. Su said that the internal and external troubles of Ming Dynasty have not yet been resolved, and His Majesty is only letting them run rampant temporarily, but when the matter is resolved, no matter how they block it, they will not be able to stop His Majesty's will."

Snapped!
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the table directly, and said, "Okay! What Su Jing said is right, no one can stop what I want to do!"

What Su Jing said was exactly what Zhu Yuanzhang thought in his heart.

Zhu Yuanzhang has long been determined to deal with those local nobles and officials and gentry forces.

It's just that there are priorities and priorities.

The remnants of the Yuan Dynasty are still raging, and outside battles are always needed.

At this time, inside Daming, what is needed is stability.

Moreover, this first imperial examination is likely to be unsatisfactory, so it is very normal to stop it temporarily.

Liu Bowen looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's excited expression, but there was no joy in his heart.

It seems that Su Jing has been taken seriously by Zhu Yuanzhang, but in fact, how similar he is to himself back then.

I make suggestions for Zhu Yuanzhang, and I can often speak to Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.

How excited Zhu Yuanzhang was at the time, how suspicious he is now.

Sometimes, it is not a good thing to be able to figure out the emperor's heart too much.

"Berwin, have you asked Su Jing, when will the imperial examination be held again?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen again.

Since Su Jing knows that the imperial examination will be suspended this time, can he also predict when the imperial examination will be held again?

Liu Bowen shook his head and said, "I have never asked about this, please punish me, Your Majesty."

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little disappointed, but he didn't mean to blame Liu Bowen.

"It's nothing, I didn't tell you, this matter has nothing to do with you, Bowen."

Zhu Yuanzhang said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Bowen said respectfully.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face turned serious, and he asked, "Bowen, do you have an answer to what I told you?"

This was the highlight, and it was the most important reason why Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen to go directly to Su Jing this time.

Liu Bowen was silent for a while, this time he looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang and said:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I think that Mr. Su will do nothing but harm to Daming!"

That's right, the most important thing that Zhu Yuanzhang told Liu Bowen was to observe Su Jing, and then judge Su Jing's pros and cons for Daming.

In other words, the pros and cons of the Zhu family.

Liu Bowen said this with considerable courage.

He knew what the best answer was, but he still chose to follow his heart.

"Oh, is that how you see it, Berwyn."

Hearing Liu Bowen's answer, Zhu Yuanzhang's face did not change much.

Liu Bowen nodded immediately and said: "This is my opinion, and I will not change it."

Even so, there is a suspicion of excuses for Su Jing, and even with Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicious character, it is possible to suspect that Su Jing and Liu Bowen are colluding.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't speak, got up and walked slowly to Liu Bowen.

His eyes were extremely sharp, looking straight at Liu Bowen.

He didn't say anything, just looked at Liu Bowen, and then slowly paced around in circles.

Liu Bowen stood where he was, neither flinching nor bowing his head.

Just let Zhu Yuanzhang examine it.

Liu Bowen has learned that he wants the "Tao", and now Liu Bowen has never even given birth to fear.

There was silence in Fengxian Hall, only the sound of Zhu Yuanzhang's light footsteps.

"Tell me, what did you and Su Jing talk about?"

After an unknown period of time, Zhu Yuanzhang asked suddenly.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Liu Bowen nodded, and then began to talk about what he and Su Jing had talked about in less than two days.

Everything is in detail, starting with the dinner table climatology at the beginning.

This was something Zhu Yuanzhang had heard a long time ago, and he did not interrupt.

Then there is the main event, the change of social form.

Liu Bowen spoke quickly and in detail, but not everyone can be like him.

Zhu Yuanzhang could still listen at first, but he became confused after listening.

"What's the use of these?"

When talking about the slave society, Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted Liu Bowen's description.

He listened to it for a long time, but he really didn't know what Liu Bowen said was meaningful.

A lot of messy things, I don't know what they are talking about.

Liu Bowen replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, if you look at it from the current Ming Dynasty, it is useless, but if you look at historical changes and social changes, it is of great use."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this answer, he immediately lost a lot of interest.

He himself is a pragmatist, and no matter how nice his words are, it's useless if he doesn't need them now.

"Then is there anything else to talk about?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

It is really impossible for him to listen to Liu Bowen talking about social changes here.

It takes time to listen to what Liu Bowen said, and it also takes time to understand.

Lao Zhu is very busy, how can he waste so much time on such useless things.

"Report to His Majesty, of course there is."

Liu Bowen nodded and said: "Mr. Su taught me a set of methods of diet and longevity. I didn't pay much attention to it at first, but His Royal Highness specifically asked me to do it. I think this method may really be useful."

Diet for longevity?

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became interested.

Prolong your life!

This is a temptation that no emperor can refuse.

Many emperors even spent a lot of manpower and material resources to find some illusory things in order to live forever.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang would not do this kind of thing, he heard that it was Su Jing's method of prolonging life, so he naturally wanted to know the details.

"What is the method of prolonging life that Su Jing said?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

Liu Bowen was not surprised, and immediately told Zhu Yuanzhang exactly the way of eating that Su Jing had told him at that time.

"Pay attention to diet... eat more... eat less..."

In just a few words, Liu Bowen finished all Su Jing's entrustment.

"That's all the diet and life extension method that Mr. Su told me, Your Majesty."

After Liu Bowen finished speaking, he stood respectfully.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned tightly after hearing this, because it was completely different from what he thought.

"Is that all?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Bowen and asked.

His intuition told himself that this method of prolonging life should not be so simple.

Liu Bowen replied: "Yes, Your Majesty, that's what Mr. Su told me."

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath, he did not doubt that Liu Bowen would deceive him.

Because it is verifiable.

But this can prolong life, Zhu Yuanzhang can't believe it.

Liu Bowen said: "Your Majesty, I also thought this matter was absurd at the time, but His Highness the Crown Prince specifically asked the Minister, and I thought that maybe His Majesty could ask His Highness the Crown Prince."

It was Zhu Biao's earnest admonition that made Liu Bowen attach importance to this method of diet and life extension.

Zhu Biao has been with Su Jing for the longest time, and he is so serious, so there is a high probability that this matter is true.

"Okay, I got it."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

But Liu Bowen said: "I have something to say, please allow your Majesty to take the liberty."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Yes, let's talk."

Liu Bowen immediately said: "Mr. Su mentioned it when he was talking about diet and life prolonging method with me. .”

"If His Majesty wants to use it, it's best to ask Mr. Su to tell him personally."

Such things as life extension are too attractive.

Liu Bowen was afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang would follow Su Jing's diet plan for him. If something went wrong, it would be bad luck for Su Jing and himself.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Liu Bowen and said, "I understand, does Su Shi have anything else to say?"

At this time, Liu Bowen directly took out a pair of glasses from his pocket and said, "Your Majesty, these are the glasses that Mr. Su made for my minister, so that I can see more clearly."

"Glasses?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes moved, why did Su Jing come up with something novel again.

He came to Liu Bowen, took the glasses and took a look.

"How do you use the glasses?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at it and asked Liu Bowen.

Liu Bowen said: "Put it in front of your eyes, and put the shelves on both sides on your ears."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately listened to Liu Bowen's advice and put the glasses on, but as soon as he put them on, he felt his eyes sore, and immediately took them off again:

"These glasses can help you see more clearly? Why is my vision so blurry?"

Liu Bowen learned the propagation of light, and immediately explained: "These glasses are made for people who can't see clearly like me. They are useless for those who can see clearly, such as Your Majesty."

"It's like medicine stones can cure patients, but ordinary people will feel uncomfortable if they eat them."

After listening to Liu Bowen's explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately understood.

He handed the glasses to Liu Bowen and said, "Su Jing gave them to you, so you can keep them well."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Bowen took the glasses and said, "That's all what Mr. Su and my minister have said. I don't know what your Majesty has to say."

Liu Bowen has finished talking about what should be said, and Zhu Yuanzhang can't understand and doesn't want to hear the content of social changes.

Now, Liu Bowen really has nothing to say.

Out of things?

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Bowen again, was silent for a while, and said: "Then come here, Bowen, you can go back, you are exhausted, take a good rest, you still need to pay attention to your body."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, I will leave."

After Liu Bowen nodded and thanked Zhu Yuanzhang, he turned and left.

Outside Fengxian Hall, Liu Bowen wiped the sweat from his forehead.

It is impossible to say that there is no pressure.

He was very serious about Su Jing's evaluation, but he didn't know whether his evaluation could affect Zhu Yuanzhang.

Mr. Su, there is only so much I can do.

Liu Bowen said in his heart, and then left the palace.

In Fengxian Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang had an extra secret report in his hand.

This is the record of all Liu Bowen's whereabouts in the past two days, and everything is recorded in detail in the book.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know the specific content of Liu Bowen's conversation with Su Jing, he still knew what Liu Bowen did.

Moreover, Zhu Biao is also beside him.

It's not hard to verify.

At least for now, there are not too many problems with the detailed content of what Liu Bowen said.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang did not fully believe Liu Bowen's evaluation of Su Jing.

"It's all about gain and nothing harm."

Zhu Yuanzhang murmured and repeated.

What he thought of in his mind was everything he had experienced since he had an intersection with Su Jing.

Su Jing has really made a lot of contributions to Daming.

Whether it is the royal family worship, or anti-corruption, or telescopes, and potatoes and sweet potatoes, etc.

No matter what others think, it is time for Su Jing to play with Daming.

And it is still changing Daming for the better.

As for the danger, I haven't seen it yet.

But this by no means means that Su Jing is harmless.

Zhu Yuanzhang put away the secret report, his eyes moved slightly, and no one knew what he was thinking.

(End of this chapter)