Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 226 Busy old Zhu, talking bad behind his back

It snowed in Yingtianfu for two consecutive days.

When the snow stopped the next day, Zhu Biao's letter arrived.

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't wait to open Zhu Biao's letter, which contained a lot of content.

In his heart, Zhu Yuanzhang was no less worried about Zhu Biao than Empress Ma, but as a father, some emotions had to be reserved.

Sitting on the office chair, Zhu Yuanzhang watched for half an hour.

Compared with his usual speed of handling official business, this is already quite slow.

After reading it, Zhu Yuanzhang quickly processed the documents that needed to be approved, and then left Fengxian Hall.

He first arrived at Kunning Palace, where Empress Ma was making clothes.

This is a new cotton padded jacket made for his sons. Wearing new clothes for the New Year is a custom since ancient times.

Although the royal family's clothes are naturally in charge of internal affairs, but when it comes to the Chinese New Year, Empress Ma still prefers to do it herself.

"Heavchi, why do you have time to come here?"

Empress Ma said while mending.

It's not evening yet, it's not the time for Zhu Yuanzhang and his wife to have a heart-to-heart talk.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Sister, Biaoer has sent a letter. He will not be able to come back for the New Year this year."

Zhu Biao can't go home for the New Year!
Upon hearing this news, Empress Ma's hands visibly paused, and then she continued to sew: "If you can't go back, you can't go back. It's very good. With Mr. Su here, don't worry."

Although because of the plague in Qingzhou Prefecture, this result can be guessed with a high probability.

But when she actually heard the news, Empress Ma still felt a little uncomfortable.

After all, for so many years, Zhu Biao has always been by Queen Ma's side, and every year he wears new clothes made by Queen Ma herself.

This year, Zhu Biao couldn't wear it anymore.

"Sister, don't worry, it's only this year, after which Biao'er will be back."

Zhu Yuanzhang comforted Empress Ma.

Empress Ma raised her head to look at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Okay, you should leave as soon as you finish speaking. You are the emperor, how can you hang out with me all the time."

"Okay, then I'll go first."

Zhu Yuanzhang knew that Empress Ma had just found a reason, but he didn't expose it.

After leaving Kunning Palace, Zhu Yuanzhang came to Tai Hospital again.

Previously, Jia Shaozu wrote about Su Jing's method of dealing with the plague, and the method naturally aroused the interest of the Imperial Hospital.

However, Jia Shaozu reported the situation to Zhu Yuanzhang after all, and it is impossible to write all the methods in detail, so he can only pick some key points to mention.

This makes the Tai Hospital very distressed, because what they want is a detailed method.

Plague is a disease.

This cognition appeared very early. When Zhu Yuanzhang came to the imperial hospital at this time, he handed over the detailed measures to deal with the plague written by Zhu Biao to these imperial doctors.

Zhu Yuanzhang acted resolutely, and he arrived at the gate of Tai Hospital not long after.

In the Imperial Hospital at this moment, there are constant voices of various discussions.

"Ge Hong mentioned in "Elbow Reserve Emergency Prescriptions: Treatment of Miasma and Plague" that those who get cholera eat more. Therefore, the plague is mainly caused by improper diet."

"Zhang Zhongjing, the medical sage, wrote in "Synopsis of the Golden Chamber" that the six animals die by themselves, and if they all die of the plague, they are poisonous and cannot be eaten. If you eat the six animals infected with the plague, you will also be infected with the plague."

"There is a saying in "Trivial Records" that when the ditches are dredged, the house is clean and free from filth, and there is no plague disease. More ventilation can also reduce the occurrence of plague."

……

Regarding the issue of the plague, the imperial physicians of the imperial hospital searched for classics, and each had their own opinions.

However, because what Jia Shaozu wrote is too general, their views will also be biased.

"This Qingzhou government washes hands during the prevention and control of the plague to avoid plague contamination."

"No, no, washing your hands should be to ensure that your hands will not contaminate the food when you eat."

"There are also these towels and clothes used for daily boiling, which should kill the plague."

"How can the plague kill? It must be wrong."

……

There were constant quarrels, but with the appearance of Zhu Yuanzhang, the imperial hospital was instantly silent.

Then all the imperial physicians knelt down towards Zhu Yuanzhang: "I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said: "Get up, all of you are doing things for Daming, I am very happy."

Although it was noisy, Zhu Yuanzhang could hear that what these imperial doctors were struggling to discuss was how to control the plague.

This is what should be done.

If it is noisy, it will be noisy, Zhu Yuanzhang doesn't care about such details.

"I don't know if your Majesty came to Taitai Hospital today, is there anyone who needs diagnosis and treatment?"

The leading physician Liu asked Zhu Yuanzhang.

Is it too hospital, a place for medical treatment?

Although it seemed a little disrespectful for him to ask, it was not a big problem.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "No, if it's a diagnosis and treatment, wouldn't it be the same if I passed it on to you directly?"

The imperial physicians showed strange expressions, wondering what kind of medicine Zhu Yuanzhang was selling in this gourd.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't tease their thoughts, and directly took out Zhu Biao's content on preventing the plague and said: "This is the specific and detailed strategy of the Qingzhou government to prevent and control the plague, including the entire process and methods from the beginning to the control. I am here today. , is to give this thing to you.”

When the imperial physicians heard this, their eyes lit up.

Because from the strategies of plague prevention and control, we can infer what kind of disease the plague is.

How to produce and how to block or treat.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

……

All the imperial physicians thanked respectfully.

Physician Liu even raised his hands, and took over the extremely important plague prevention and control manual from Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang said indifferently: "I won't say more about the importance of this thing. This is the original record actually recorded by His Highness the Crown Prince. This is the only copy. It must not be damaged in the slightest, understand?"

This plague prevention and control manual is the standard book that Zhu Yuanzhang used to formulate plague prevention and control.

It will be something recorded in the annals of Ming Dynasty.

Although the host, Su Jing, is still there, the meaning of this first actual record cannot be replaced.

"Your Majesty understands that what His Majesty handed over this item will be what it will be when I return it to His Majesty."

Doctor Liu replied very seriously.

"As long as you know."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, turned around and left.

A group of imperial physicians immediately gathered around Imperial Physician Liu, full of eagerness and expectation.

"If you are in a hurry, spread out, if the sweat is soaked and something is broken, our heads will have to move!"

Doctor Liu said with a serious face.

The imperial physicians dispersed immediately, and followed Imperial physician Liu into the imperial hospital.

Open the booklet, the first thing is to copy.

With so many people reading this book, it is easy to spoil it, and it is the safest way to copy it down.

In the Tai Hospital, a group of people buried their heads in copying.

Of course, there was another person who read aloud, and it was Imperial Physician Liu.

For a while, Tai Hospital looked like a school.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who left the Imperial Hospital, turned around and went to the Ministry of Industry.

"Minister Zhang Bing pays homage to His Majesty."

Zhang Bing, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, said respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't talk nonsense, he took out a piece of paper and said: "Follow the above method, make a piece of soap for me, the sooner the better."

Soap?

Zhang Bing was taken aback for a moment, not quite understanding.

But after taking the paper from Zhu Yuanzhang and glancing at it, he understood.

According to the above method, what is made is soap.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I must make it as soon as possible."

Without hesitation, Zhang Bing directly accepted Zhu Yuanzhang's will.

He didn't care whether this method was useful or not, anyway, he did it first before talking.

After explaining about the soap, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't linger and left directly.

Zhang Bing carefully read the method of making soap several times. To be on the safe side, he decided to do it himself.

Anyway, the process is not complicated, and the raw materials required are not so rare.

After running to three places in succession, Zhu Yuanzhang also stopped for a while to rest.

Except for Zhu Biao not coming back, everything else has something to do with Su Jing.

Without resting for too long, Zhu Yuanzhang came to the Agricultural College.

The glass greenhouse made his eyes shine. Because of the excellent performance of the agricultural college before, Zhu Yuanzhang basically passed all the construction matters related to the agricultural college that Yang Siyi applied for.

He knew there was such a thing as a glass greenhouse, but it was the first time he had come here.

"Father!"

When Zhu Yuan saw Zhu Yuanzhang coming, he immediately came over and saluted.

"Where's Yang Siyi?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

Zhu Huan replied: "Yang Shangshu is busy with official duties, and most of the time, my son is here by himself."

As the Minister of the Household Department, Yang Siyi is really busy when the end of the year is approaching.

Because he is in charge of Daming's various expenses and income, he must have a clear account of the year-end audit.

This time, the household department is spinning continuously.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, and realized that there was something wrong with what he asked.

It would be strange if Yang Siyi, the secretary of the household department, was here.

"Old Five, I heard that you proposed to make this glass greenhouse, so can you explain it to Father?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Huan.

Since Zhu Huan came back, Zhu Yuanzhang has paid more attention to Zhu Huan.

There is no way, Zhu Wei is too bright.

Originally, the third child, Zhu Yan, was quite outstanding among the princes.

But the various performances of Zhu Wei after he came back, Zhu Wei really can't compare.

Zhu Bing is several years younger than Zhu Bing, which only shows that Su Jing, the teacher, is really good at teaching.

"Of course, father."

Zhu Huan nodded, and immediately began to explain to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Today's glass greenhouses have been put into use, and various off-season crops have also begun to be cultivated.

"These are leeks, these are greens, these are cucumbers..."

Zhu Yuanzhang was quite surprised to see all kinds of off-season vegetables.

He has been a farmer before, and he knows the simple truth that different crops grow in different seasons.

But the vegetables in front of him were clearly subverting his cognition.

Zhu Wei's explanation is very detailed, from the function of the glass greenhouse to how to grow these off-season vegetables, everything is clear and logical.

These are not all taught by Su Jing. The planting, especially the actual planting, is all Zhu Wei's self-study and research.

After all, Su Jing has no talent in planting.

Zhu Wei used the scientific research methods taught by Su Jing, combined with his interests and talents, to create the scene in front of him.

Zhu Yuanzhang listened very seriously. Agriculture has always been his most important industry.

That's why the establishment of the Agricultural College is so simple, and many required inputs are easily approved.

Agriculture is important, and agricultural technology is equally important.

If it weren't for the uprising, Zhu Yuanzhang might still be an old farmer now.

Before he knew it, Zhu Wei had been talking for an hour.

But he is still tireless, and always maintains enthusiasm for the things he loves. This is what Su Shi admires most about Zhu Wei.

"Okay, Fifth, let's have a rest."

Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted Zhu Huan's explanation, and if he continued, he might not be able to finish it today.

"Okay, Father."

Zhu Huan nodded, and said unsatisfactorily.

Obviously, having said all that, he was still not happy.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Old Fifth, Su Jing and your elder brother will not be able to come back to celebrate the New Year this year."

Zhu Su was stunned for a moment, then bowed his head and said, "Thank you, father, for informing my son."

"Old Five, what kind of person do you think your teacher Su Jing is?"

Zhu Yuanzhang became interested and asked Zhu Xi.

Zhu Huan looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang and replied: "Father, my son thinks that Master Su is a real scholar."

Bachelor?

Zhu Yuanzhang really did not expect that his son Zhu Wei would have such an evaluation of Su Jing.

"Then what if your father wants Su Jing to enter the court and serve Daming?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked again.

Zhu Huan was silent, and Zhu Yuanzhang encouraged him: "Speak boldly, there is no one else here, and my father will not blame you."

Regarding the matter of Su Jing's entry into the court, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally made plans early.

And he also knew that on this matter, the opinions of the court officials were different, or they had their own thoughts.

It is still difficult to find a simple person who can not get mixed up with the situation of the court.

Zhu Wei is obviously a very good candidate.

"My son thinks that Master Su should not enter the court."

Zhu Wei replied.

Ok?
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly, but he was not angry, and asked curiously, "Old Five, why do you think so?"

Zhu Huan replied: "Because Master Su is a pure person and an excellent teacher, he should teach more people instead of being an official."

Don't look at Zhu Wei's young age, but his thinking is not young at all.

"Hahaha."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, "Old Five, does Su Jing know that you look at him that way?"

Zhu Yuanzhang did not express any agreement or opposition to Zhu Wei's views.

He just found it very interesting.

Zhu Wei shook his head and said, "I probably don't know."

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and said, "Old man, for a person like Su Jing, it's too condescending to be just a teacher. He should have a wider stage."

"Of course, father doesn't mean that what you said is wrong. When Su Jing comes back, continue to study hard with him. I have high expectations for you."

Zhu Huan immediately said: "Father, don't worry, I will definitely work hard to learn from Mr. Su, and I will never disappoint my father's expectations."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Wei again, and said to himself: "Su Jing, you do have a way of teaching students, but you are too inconsistent."

……

A sneeze!

Su Jing, who was far away in Laizhou, suddenly sneezed.

He rubbed his nose and said, "Who is speaking ill of me behind my back again?"

(End of this chapter)