Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 300 Great victory!

Officer Liu Bowen returned to his position.

This is Su Jing's method. The stability of the court in the early Hongwu years of the Ming Dynasty was maintained by Liu Bowen.

Now let Liu Bowen return to this position, although it is not a radical solution, but at least it is not difficult to return to the previous state.

Su Jing is not harming Liu Bowen, but respects Liu Bowen's own wishes.

Not long ago, Liu Bowen communicated with Su Jing once. Liu Bowen is not in the state of retiring with peace of mind. He still wants to do something for Daming.

Su Jing even remembered that after Liu Bowen resigned from office and returned to Qingtian to be raised in history books, Zhu Yuanzhang sent people to Qingtian many times to ask Liu Bowen about the strategy of governing the country, and Liu Bowen answered all of them one by one.

Liu Bowen even left a good strategy for governing the country after his death, which shows that he really devoted himself to Daming.

"Niu Yi, what, do you have any concerns?"

Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and asked.

In fact, he knew Zhu Biao's concerns, and it was Zhu Yuanzhang.

If Lao Zhu doesn't open this golden mouth, Liu Bowen will not be able to return to the court no matter what.

Sometimes I feel helpless when I think about it, I don’t want to enter the court, but Lao Zhu wants to enter by himself, and Liu Bowen, who wants to return to the court to serve for Ming Dynasty, is rejected by Lao Zhu.

Zhu Biao said with a serious face: "Master Su, the students understand, and the students will definitely try it."

In history, Zhu Biao often argued with Zhu Yuanzhang because of his different political opinions, his face was red, and sometimes he was even scolded by Zhu Yuanzhang.

The current Zhu Biao, under Su Jing's precepts and deeds, undoubtedly has more ideological differences with Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Just try your best. There are some things that the teacher said may not be right. In the end, it is because of different identities, different interests, and different ideas."

Su Jing said lightly.

He never felt that he was really much smarter than the ancients. Modern knowledge can only make him think more broadly, but cannot make him wiser.

In terms of governing the country, Su Jing just used the examples he saw directly.

Compared with the civil and military officials in the court who deal with various emergencies, Su Jing asked himself that there is still a big gap with them.

Zhu Biao nodded: "Students understand, thank you Teacher Su for teaching. These days, students have seen that Teacher Su has been busy with the reform of the imperial examination system, and they are often worried. If you don't do something else, change your mood, maybe you can change it."

Zhu Biao directly taught Su Jing what Su Jing taught him on weekdays.

You can't just stick to the horns of the dead when doing things. It may be better to stop and rest and do other things.

Su Jing smiled and said, "That's right, but I've been too persistent recently. The reform of the imperial examination system and vocational education itself is not something that happens overnight. Why worry?"

Su Jing is also free and easy. Although he provoked this matter on his own initiative, he should let it go.

As for whether Lao Zhu is in a hurry, that is not his business.

"Master Su, do you remember the hole bricks made by the students when you were in Laizhou Mansion?"

Zhu Biao said to Su Jing.

As soon as this remark came out, Su Jing's thoughts were immediately pulled back to Laizhou Mansion in winter.

There was nothing to do in the twelfth lunar month of winter. Su Jing asked Zhu Biao to burn bricks in the yard. It took a lot of effort to find bricks with a balance between cold resistance and manufacturability.

"Of course I remember, what's wrong?"

Su Jing replied.

Zhu Biao said: "After the students came back, they immediately found someone to start mass production, and now it has been promoted to many ordinary people."

The heat preservation and heat insulation of the hole bricks are very good. As the prince, Zhu Biao has always been doing his best to think about the common people.

"Yes, it is also a great merit to be able to promote this hole brick."

Su Jing nodded slightly, approving Zhu Biao's behavior.

Although some things are good and beneficial to the common people, if they want to promote them, they need someone to do them. Zhu Biao, the prince, has really done a good job in this regard.

Zhu Biao showed joy, and said: "Master Su praised me a lot. Although the hole bricks were made by students, it was all thanks to your guidance, Master Su. You actually knew that hole bricks are better, just to let students understand better." For clarity, right?"

Zhu Biao has long been used to Su Jing's teaching method.

He is persuasive and will never tell the answer directly, but let him get the answer by himself through continuous exploration.

"Maybe."

Su Jing smiled, neither admitting nor denying.

After all, he just brought over the ready-made bricks from his previous life. If he really wanted to claim it as his own, Su Jing wasn't so cheeky.

Zhu Biao continued: "Master Su, do you know that Japanese pirates have recently appeared along the coast of Shandong."

"Oh, how's the situation?"

Su Jing's expression froze, and she asked immediately.

Regarding Japanese pirates, Su Jing believes that every Chinese person in his previous life has extremely strong emotions, emotions of hatred.

Not to mention that the land Su Jing is stepping on now is Jinling.

"The Ming army won a big victory!"

Zhu Biao only replied four words.

"it is good!"

Su Jing shouted loudly, quite excited.

"Fight well, how about the specific battle damage?"

Su Jing continued to ask.

Zhu Biao replied: "With the wolf constitution and the mandarin duck formation, we almost wiped out the opponent with a record of zero battle losses."

Zhu Biao was quite shocked when he heard about this record for the first time.

Although the power of the wolf constitution and the mandarin duck formation had been expected, they did not expect the results to be so rich.

This is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for the Shandong coastal border that has been infested for a long time.

"Ah."

Su Jing nodded, not too surprised, looked at Zhu Biao and said: "Don't be too happy, this wolf constitution must be the first time I saw those Japanese pirates, and they are not familiar with them. It is normal to be caught off guard like this, but after the other party I will definitely not sit still, and I will definitely think of a way to deal with it."

For such a result, Su Jing was very calm.

Because even in the era when Qi Jiguang was alive, the Japanese pirates retreated steadily, but they were still not completely wiped out.

Right now, it's just the beginning.

Zhu Biao nodded and said: "Master Su is right, we still have to beware of these Japanese pirates. The weapons of these Japanese pirates are extremely sophisticated. Whether it is firecrackers or bows and knives, they are rare top-grade."

As far as weapons are concerned, the Japanese pirates' weapons are almost crushing for the soldiers of Ming Dynasty.

This is also an important reason why Japanese pirates have been able to run rampant before.

A good weapon can help Japanese pirates outnumber ten.

The appearance of the wolf constitution largely made up for the weakness of the Ming army's weapons.

"The artillery is very important. To deal with the Japanese pirates, it is not enough to rely on the wolf constitution and the mandarin duck formation. There must be small movable artillery. Only in this way can they pose a threat to the Japanese pirate ships."

Su Jing said seriously.

In his mind, he recalled Qi Jiguang's historical records of fighting against the Japanese. In addition to the wolf constitution and the mandarin duck formation, Qi Jiguang's improved small artillery is also a very important weapon.

"Shandong has a long coastline, and there are many beaches and ports where you can land. Japanese pirate ships are generally small. Although the normal coastal defense red cannons are powerful and have a long range, they are not easy to move, and it is not convenient to deal with Japanese pirate ships."

Su Jing continued to analyze: "And if there is a small artillery that can be portable, the effect will be very good. At the same time, the small artillery can also be directly used in land warfare, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone."

Listening to Su Jing's words, Zhu Biao's eyes brightened.

After Su Jing finished speaking, he immediately asked: "Master Su, what kind of small artillery are you talking about? Master Su, can you make it?"

Although Zhu Biao happened to be investigating Ma Zhiyuan's case when Su Jing was in Baoyuan Bureau, Zhu Biao tried all kinds of firearms that Su Jing improved after that.

Those firecrackers have already completely conquered Zhu Biao.

Su Jing is the No.1 firearm in Zhu Biao's heart, and also the No.1 firearm in the hearts of the Ming Dynasty.

Since Su Jing proposed the small artillery, it must have something to say.

"I haven't really built a cannon, but it shouldn't be difficult."

Su Jing replied.

Compared with the firecrackers, the structure of the Ming Dynasty artillery was simpler, and Su Jing never thought about building cannons when he improved the firecrackers.

Even building a few bombs is more interesting than building cannons.

"Also ask Master Su to act for the benefit of the people along the coast of Daming."

Zhu Biao immediately saluted Su Jing.

"Okay, okay, I understand, I will make it, don't worry."

Seeing Zhu Biao saluting himself so formally, Su Jing immediately agreed.

"Thank you, Master Su!"

Zhu Biao said.

……

Time soon arrived in the afternoon, and Song Lian came to Niufu, wanting to discuss the reform of the imperial examination system with Su Jing.

However, Su Jing dismissed him directly with one sentence, took a short rest, and put the matter on hold.

Song Lian was dumbfounded. Su Jing could still put aside what Zhu Yuanzhang ordered.

"Mr. Su, I think this matter should continue, otherwise I won't be able to explain it."

Song Lian said to Su Jing.

Su Jing and Lao Zhu have a good relationship, and are not afraid of Lao Zhu's accountability, but Song Lian is afraid.

He is so old, and he has to run back and forth between the Niu Mansion of the Imperial Academy and the house at three o'clock all day, which is actually quite tiring.

However, because it was Zhu Yuanzhang's order, Song Lian never dared to say anything, and could only grit his teeth and persist.

But now, Su Jing directly said to temporarily put it aside.

This……

Su Jing looked at Song Lian with a surprised face and said: "Master Song, people are not machines. Sometimes you have to rest when you have a rest. I think you have been too busy recently, and your complexion is a little bad. If you really can't, you should also rest." A few days."

Song Lian's state was so bad that it was visible to the naked eye.

After all, it is not easy to bear such heavy responsibilities at such an advanced age.

"Mr. Su was joking. I have a heavy burden on my shoulders. I would like to ask Mr. Su to continue discussing the reform of the imperial examination system."

Song Lian brought the topic back, he really didn't dare to rest.

"Niu Yi, tell your father to let Mr. Song rest for a day, at least get a good sleep, and see how bad his complexion is. You can't treat Mr. Song as a messenger, right?"

Su Jing said directly to Zhu Biao who was at the side.

In Su Jing's view, Lao Zhu's way of employing people is really harsh.

"Yes, Master Su."

Zhu Biao nodded immediately, and left Niu Mansion directly after speaking.

Su Jing looked at Song Lian again and said, "Lord Song, don't worry now, I'll take care of anything, you should take a good rest for a day."

With Zhu Biao coming forward, Lao Zhu will still give him face for such a day off.

"Mr. Su, you..."

Song Lian didn't know what to say for a while, and he knew his own body too, so he couldn't stand it any longer after such a high-intensity spinning around.

"Stop talking, if you're really worried, then stay here and wait until Niu Yi reports the news before leaving."

Su Jing said in relief.

Anyway, he really doesn't want to think about the reform of the imperial examination system now, and it is really tiring to communicate with such an old stubborn Song Lian.

This allowed Song Lian to rest, but it was actually giving Su Jing a break for his own mind.

Song Lian had no choice but to bow his hands to Su Jing and said, "Thank you, Mr. Su."

He also understood that Su Jing was concerned about his physical condition.

"Okay, Mr. Song, let's chat casually, don't be so formal."

Su Jing smiled, got up and poured a cup of tea for Song Lian.

Song Lian looked at Su Jing's casual look, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Mr. Su is really free and easy. Uncle Chengyi told me about it before, but I didn't quite believe it."

Liu Bowen?
Su Jing asked curiously: "Did Uncle Chengyi mention me to Mr. Song? I don't know what Uncle Chengyi said about me?"

Su Jing is still very curious about the evaluation of himself by the most intelligent person in the Ming Dynasty.

Song Lian replied: "Mr. Su is extraordinary, he is a heavenly man."

God!

"Hahahahaha!"

Hearing this comment, Su Jing immediately laughed.

He thought about it, probably because of the influence of the theory of the collapse of the dynasty or Marx's social formation theory on Liu Bowen.

These knowledge contents are indeed enough to crush thinking for people in the Ming Dynasty now.

"Mr. Su, what are you laughing at?"

Song Lian looked at the laughing Su Jing and said in surprise.

Su Jing said indifferently: "It's nothing, it's just that Uncle Chengyi has made such an evaluation of me, and I really feel ashamed, but think about it, this is the evaluation of Uncle Chengyi, and it has nothing to do with me, just laugh at my pride and complacency."

Listening to Su Jing's answer, Song Lian's face changed slightly, and he said to Su Jing, "Mr. Su is really a wonderful person."

"There is nothing wonderful about it, it's just that there is self-knowledge."

Su Jing waved his hand.

The two chatted for a few more words and took a sip of tea.

Song Lian asked: "Mr. Su, you have such talent and learning, why did you choose to do business?"

Song Lian's first impression of Su Jing was that Su Jing was a businessman.

As a scholar and a great Confucianist in the world, his first impression of Su Jing was quite ordinary.

It's not that he looks down on businessmen, but that he doesn't think businessmen are qualified to be the prince's teacher.

Even now that he knows that Su Jing's talents are extraordinary, he still hasn't changed his view of businessmen.

"Why not?"

Su Jing asked back.

Song Lian immediately said: "Students of my generation are talented. I should cultivate myself, govern my family, govern the country and the world. Businessmen are just peddlers who buy high and sell low. It is really a waste of Mr. Su's talent."

Song Lian agrees with Su Jing, but not the businessman.

Su Jing smiled and said: "Sir Song is right, but self-cultivation, family governance, and world peace cannot be accomplished by scholars alone."

"Scholarship, agriculture, industry and commerce are the cornerstone of the world, and neither is indispensable, so how can it be said to be a waste?"

(End of this chapter)