Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 301 Let's See What Su Shi's Ideas Are

Fengxian Hall.

Zhu Biao came quickly, very quickly.

Su Jing's orders, he has always done very quickly.

"Father."

Without any obstruction, Zhu Biao came straight to Zhu Yuanzhang.

At this moment, Lao Zhu's face was extremely angry.

"Damn it, Wang Guangyang, you didn't even take care of your old mother anymore. Thankfully, we gave you a knighthood and rewarded you with a lot of things."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Bing's impeachment of Wang Guangyang, and he was furious.

He can tolerate and accept problems such as poor working ability and insufficient attitude. He just needs to find some helpers to deal with them.

After all, he was also an old member of the uprising back then, and Lao Zhu was still willing to give this kind of favor.

But this issue of filial piety, Lao Zhu really can't bear it.

"Ok?"

Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao in front of him and said, "What's the matter, Biaoer?"

Zhu Biao immediately replied: "Report to Father, Master Su specially ordered his sons and servants to tell Father that Master Su and Master Song have been busy with the reform of the imperial examination system these days, and they are really tired. Let Master Song take a rest for a day."

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Ask for leave?

Hearing these words, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned immediately, and he read Wang Guangyang's unfilial account, and Su Jing was about to ask for leave, and he wanted to take Song Lian with him.

"That's what Su Jing said? Didn't you say anything else?"

Zhu Yuanzhang watched Zhu Biao finish asking, and added: "He is leisurely, and he can rest if he wants to rest."

In fact, Su Jing's rest is really not a problem, because he only has the title of Uncle Renyuan, and has not held any position in the Ming court.

Without a position, one cannot be regarded as an official, so there is no compulsion to do work, and it is normal to decide on rest by oneself.

But for Su Jing to help Song Lian ask for leave, it seems that Su Jing's hand is a bit too long.

Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang did not blame Su Jing, but in his heart he hoped that Su Jing could take more care of the court affairs.

"Returning to Father, Master Su said that the reform of the imperial examination system is not a matter of one day and one night, there is no rush, Master Song is busy with affairs, and taking a day off is for better work."

Zhu Biao replied.

"Humph."

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, apparently still angry because of Wang Guangyang's affairs.

"Father, my son thinks what Master Su said is very true. Master Song wants to revise the "Yuan History" in the Imperial Academy, and he wants to accompany Master Su to discuss the reform of the imperial examination system. This year's imperial examination in Ming Dynasty is presided over by Master Song. The teacher is also very old, it is really too much."

Zhu Biao immediately began to explain why Su Jing asked for leave.

Of course, these reasons are all about Song Lian's objective situation.

"Biao'er, what are you in a hurry for? Did I say no?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said indifferently: "You will go back later and tell Song Lian that he is allowed to rest for three days to recharge his energy and spirit. At the same time, he will first focus on finishing this year's imperial examination. As for the revision of "Yuan History", he will leave it to the Imperial Academy. Other bachelors are fine, and in the end, let Su Jing do the work alone for the reform of the imperial examination system."

To say that Lao Zhu is not the kind of emperor who doesn't talk about reason at all, the burden on Song Lian is indeed not small.

It is really embarrassing for an old man at such an age to run back and forth between the Niu Mansion of the Imperial Academy and his home.

"Thank you, Father, for your permission."

Zhu Biao showed joy on his face, very happy.

"Okay, is there anything else?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and asked.

Zhu Biao replied: "Father, my son just mentioned to Master Su that the Japanese pirates were repelled along the coast of Shandong. Master Su said that this is just the beginning. I just suffered a loss, and it won’t be so simple in the future.”

"Ah."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Su Jing is right, but there is no need to be too nervous. The wolf constitution and the mandarin duck formation are not so easy to break. The characteristic of the Japanese pirates is that they are less mobile. It is precisely because of this that they can have sophisticated weapons. equipment."

In terms of military affairs, Lao Zhu is very clear.

He also knows all the advantages and disadvantages of Japanese pirates, and Su Jing's worries, he has long thought of them.

"Father, Master Su said, we need another weapon to deal with Japanese pirates."

Zhu Biao said.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately asked, "What weapon?"

"Small artillery."

"Small artillery?"

Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang asked and answered, which directly made Zhu Yuanzhang confused.

Zhu Biao explained: "Father can be thought of as a smaller version of the red-clothed cannon, which is less powerful and has a smaller range, but it is cheap to carry and transfer, and it is just right for dealing with Japanese pirates."

Zhu Yuanzhang's brows stretched all of a sudden.

He has always attached great importance to firearms, and he also knows the power of artillery. Siege and defense are all powerful weapons.

"Interesting! This kid Su Jing has a lot of ideas, so can he make it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked immediately.

It is not that no one has tried to modify small artillery before, but once the artillery becomes smaller, the thickness of the barrel will become lower. Even if the amount of gunpowder is reduced, there is still a risk of explosion.

This is different from the explosion of the firecracker. Once the artillery explodes, it will cause huge damage to one's own side.

The battlefield is generally densely populated. If there is a cannon explosion, it will be a big problem, so the small artillery has never appeared.

Zhu Biao immediately nodded and said, "Master Su said it's okay."

"good very good!"

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately said excitedly.

Su Jing's level in modifying firearms is obvious to all. If Su Jing says it is possible, then it is true.

As for the advantages of small artillery, Zhu Yuanzhang, a master of firearms strategy, does not need to elaborate too much.

"Su Jing, this kid, really should have been staying in the Baoyuan Bureau."

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Just the firecrackers that were modified before have already doubled the combat power of the Ming army.

Zhu Biao said at the right time: "Father, my son thinks that it is not enough for the Baoyuan Bureau to also serve as the firearm manufacturer of the Daming. After all, the main role of the Baoyuan Bureau is to cast copper coins for the Ming Dynasty. Now that the Daming is more and more stable, the market The number of coins in circulation should also increase, and it would be better for the Baoyuan Bureau to be dedicated to making coins.”

Currency plays an important role in the development of a country.

The change of dynasties often also represents the change of currency.

When the Ming Dynasty was just established, there were many things. Although new coins were minted and circulated, there were still many old coins from the Yuan Dynasty at that time.

It is definitely inappropriate to directly abolish it, and it can only be a gradual replacement.

And replacing the old coins will definitely require a lot of new coins. In this way, Zhu Yuanzhang took advantage of the opportunity to establish the Baoyuan Bureau.

The main function of Baoyuan Bureau is to mint coins, and at the same time, it is also responsible for the manufacture of firearms.

There is no way, Daming has just been established and is not rich in all aspects, so it can only make do with it.

Now because of Su Jing's improvement, the firearms have changed a lot, and the Baoyuan Bureau seems a bit small.

"That's right, Biao'er, your proposal is very good!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Now Daming's firearms really shouldn't be mixed with Baoyuan Bureau. It is very important to set up a firearms bureau to specialize in the production of firearms. Biaoer, let you be in charge."

Firearms are the most important weapons in the country, and ordinary people, Lao Zhu, are really worried.

Although many military generals in the army are more suitable candidates, but now the Ming Dynasty employs a lot of troops, and the generals are also transferred a lot. This firearms bureau must be built near Jinling City, and Zhu Biao couldn't be more suitable as the prince.

"Yes, Father!"

Zhu Biao immediately nodded in response.

When he mentioned this matter, he had already made plans to take responsibility for himself.

"Well, Biaoer, is there anything else?"

Seeing that Zhu Biao still had no intention of leaving, Zhu Yuanzhang asked immediately.

Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment, looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Father, my son and Master Su brought up the case of Song Guogong's nephew."

Feng Sheng's nephew, that is, the hidden truth behind the case of Ma Zhiyuan.

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback for a moment, and said, "What did Su Jing say? He wouldn't also say that I did something wrong, would he?"

In this matter, Zhu Yuanzhang believed that what he did was the most correct handling.

Although others may not understand, but for Daming, he can only do this.

"No."

Zhu Biao shook his head and said, "Master Su said that this is the only way to do this, and it cannot be changed."

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was slightly swollen, and he said: "Su Jing can see it clearly and understand it. If this is the case, why do you still mention this matter to me?"

Su Jing supported him, but Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't figure out why Zhu Biao was dissatisfied?

You don't have to have a big fight with yourself.

"Returning to father, Master Su suggested a temporary relief method for the students."

Zhu Biao said to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback for a moment, then frowned, and asked, "What can I do?"

Zhu Biao let out a sigh of relief: "Let Uncle Chengyi take up the position of Yushi Zhongcheng again."

Liu Bowen returned to the court, and returned to Yushi Zhongcheng!

As soon as Zhu Biao said this, Zhu Yuanzhang's face changed suddenly!

He looked straight at Zhu Biao and said, "Biao'er, tell me the truth, is this what Su Jing said, or is it your idea?"

For Zhu Yuanzhang, Liu Bowen was an extremely complicated existence.

If you want to say who knows Liu Bowen's talent best, it must be Zhu Yuanzhang.

But Liu Bowen was not a member of the old team of Zhu Yuanzhang's uprising, but joined halfway. Although he has made many contributions, he has never been able to completely and completely trust Zhu Yuanzhang.

In other words, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't completely trust Liu Bowen because of Huaixi Group's face.

Now that Zhu Biao mentions reactivating Liu Bowen, Zhu Yuanzhang will naturally pay special attention.

"Master Su told this to my son, but after thinking about it, my son also felt that it was very reasonable. After all, Uncle Chengyi served as Yushi Zhongcheng..."

"Okay, don't need to say so much, do you think I don't know?"

Zhu Biao also wanted to explain the benefits of Liu Bowen's return to serve as Yushi Zhongcheng, but Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted him directly.

Yes, as Zhu Yuanzhang said, Liu Bowen took the position of Yushi Zhongcheng, which was decided by him from the beginning. Zhu Yuanzhang knows best how many benefits this has.

But he still agreed to Liu Bowen's resignation and let him stay in Chengyi's mansion temporarily.

It's called pension, but it's actually under house arrest.

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and didn't know what to say for a while. Everything he said now seemed wrong.

Zhu Yuanzhang said lightly: "Since Su Jing said it, then it's okay."

Su Jing is different from Zhu Biao. So far, Su Jing is an idler far away from the court, and has no interest relationship or contact with the court, Chinese and military officials.

What Zhu Yuanzhang likes most about Su Jing is purity, not only in thought, but also in identity.

Such Su Jing, no matter what he said, it was not because of profit.

In this way, what he said seemed particularly objective and fair.

In the position of the emperor, it is inevitable to hear unlimited compliments from the courtiers under him. They can't wait to say all good things to the emperor.

Even if there are some courtiers who say bad things, Zhu Yuanzhang has to worry that they have ulterior motives.

There is no way, this is the case above the court.

But Su Jing is different, he is not in the court, and he has no relatives in the court, and he doesn't know most of the officials, nor has any contact.

Su Jing said that when Liu Bowen was used, Zhu Yuanzhang would not think too much here.

"Royal father, is what Master Su said wrong?"

Zhu Biao asked Zhu Yuanzhang.

On the issue of Liu Bowen, Zhu Biao has always held the opposite view to Zhu Yuanzhang.

He believes that Liu Bowen should be reused. Liu Bowen's talents can greatly help Ming Dynasty govern the country.

He knew some of Zhu Yuanzhang's worries or grudges, but he didn't think this should be a reason to bury talents.

It's a pity that no one can change what Lao Zhu has decided.

"Biao'er, the court is not as simple as you think. Su Jing is right, but he is not an official in the court, so how can he know what I think?"

Zhu Yuanzhang explained to Zhu Biao patiently, although he didn't make it too clear.

Zhu Biao had no choice but to say: "It is precisely because Master Su is not in the court that what he said makes sense. It is really the so-called those who are confused by the authorities and those who are on the sidelines are clear."

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was really annoyed.

Good guy, Zhu Biao is his appointed crown prince, the future heir of Ming Dynasty, how could he be led astray by Su Jing again.

In the past, it was just trivial matters, but now it is the internal affairs of Ming Dynasty, and Su Jing still has to get involved!He also took Zhu Biao to fight against himself!It is too much!

"Humph!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said, "Since he, Su Jing, is a bystander, then who is Prime Minister Zuo of Ming Dynasty doing for now? Can he give some good advice?"

Wang Guangyang's ability is not good enough, and he can't do a good job of replacing the left prime minister with the right prime minister. Now he is not filial to his parents, and Zhu Yuanzhang has already thought of relegating him.

But Daming didn't have Prime Minister Zuo, so it was really too tiring for him as an emperor.

Lao Zhu really wanted to know who among the civil and military officials of Daming could be Prime Minister Zuo.

"My son understands. After I go back, I will ask Master Su."

Zhu Biao was not polite either, and immediately replied that he wanted to go back and ask Su Jing, anyway, if he didn't ask, it would be useless.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao, and said angrily, "Okay, then after you go back, ask carefully, we really want to know what Su Shi thinks about the position of Prime Minister Zuo of Ming Dynasty!"

Old Zhu is also angry, he is scratching his head because of Wang Guangyang's matter, Su Jing is bewitching his son Zhu Biao to use Liu Bowen again.

If he didn't know that Su Jing and Liu Bowen had no interests, he would really doubt Su Jing's intentions!
(End of this chapter)