Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 373: Changes in the Ming Dynasty, Su Jing’s Changes

Jin Wangfu.

Ever since Zhu Xi came back from Su Jing, Zhu Fan couldn't sit still.

He actually wanted to find Su Jing, but he felt that it had not been too long since the last time Su Jing taught, so it was inappropriate to bother him in such a hurry.

He didn't expect that his second brother, King Qin, would go there again so soon, which really surprised Zhu Fan.

After that, he learned that Zhu Xi was summoned by Zhu Yuanzhang, and then went to see Kaos overnight.

I think I probably learned a lot from Su Jing.

Therefore, he couldn't sit still at this moment.

After setting off from the Jin Palace, Zhu Fan arrived at the Hanlin Academy not long after.

Different from when Zhu Fan came, Zhu Fan often had doubts and came to the Hanlin Academy to find answers to questions from Hanlin bachelors.

Therefore, after everyone in the Hanlin Academy saluted, they dispersed, leaving Zhu Fan to act on his own without anyone coming to serve him.

This is not someone else's request, this is Zhu Fan's own request.

Soon, Zhu Fan found Kaos who was copying classics.

Although Kaos was a foreigner and was appreciated by Lao Zhu, his position in the Hanlin Academy was not high and he was just a scholar.

Daily copying work also falls within his scope of responsibilities.

Although Kaos has not been in Ming Dynasty for a long time, he has practiced calligraphy quite well.

It’s definitely not considered to be everyone’s style, but it can still be done neatly and clearly.

"Your Majesty Kaos pays homage to His Royal Highness King Jin."

Kaos immediately saluted Zhu Fan.

Zhu Fan hurriedly said: "It doesn't have to be like this, it's me who disturbed you, Kaos."

No smearing is allowed in the transcripts of Hanlin Academy classics, so Kaos put down his pen and asked in detail: "I don't know if His Highness King Jin is here, but what unanswered questions do you have?"

Compared with normal Confucian teachings, Kaos's knowledge system is more inclined to science and engineering.

Zhu Fan is the one who has the closest relationship with Kaos among the many princes, and he often consults with Kaos. Now he naturally thinks that Zhu Fan comes to him to answer questions.

Zhu Fan said: "Yes or no, I just want to ask you whether my second brother came to the Hanlin Academy to look for you late at night before."

"Yes, His Highness Prince Jin."

Kaos nodded without any concealment.

He couldn't hide this kind of thing even if he wanted to, because many people saw Zhu Ping coming to see him.

Zhu Xi immediately said: "Then what does my second brother want from you?"

Kaos cupped his hands and said: "His Royal Highness King Jin, I think it would be better for Your Highness King Jin to ask His Highness King Qin about this matter."

How could Kaos, a foreigner from a foreign country, be able to live well in the Ming Dynasty?

This sense of proportion is quite good.

The matter that Zhu Xilai asked him was actually not a particularly confidential matter.

It doesn't matter even if you talk to Zhu Fan.

However, if this matter spreads, I am afraid it will not be a good impression on Zhu Xi.

They are brothers, and I am just an outsider, so it is not appropriate to get involved.

Of course, the most important thing is that the person in front of him is Jin Wang Zhu Fan, who has quick thinking and quick reactions.

"Yeah, I was too hasty, but I didn't expect this."

Zhu Fan nodded and expressed his understanding to Kaos.

Kaos immediately said: "Thank you, His Highness King Jin. In that case, Kaos will say more."

"Okay, you say."

Zhu Fan said immediately.

Kaos said: "His Royal Highness King Jin, I think you also want to go to Mr. Su, right? If you really go, you can ask more about the future."

Um?
Zhu Fan was stunned for a moment, unable to react.

Kaos continued: "His Royal Highness King Jin, this is what I have to say. The copying is more urgent. If nothing happens, please do it yourself."

Zhu Fan came back to his senses, nodded and said: "I understand, I won't bother you."

After saying that, Zhu Fan left directly. Kaos must know something, but he couldn't say it clearly.

Future things?

Zhu Fan frowned, but he thought of the last question in Su Jing's previous course on the history of currency development.

What will money look like after paper money?
Nowadays, paper money has not been completely popularized, and future currencies will definitely not appear.

Does Mr. Su really know what currency will look like after paper money?
The things of the future, the currency of the future.

Zhu Fan felt that he had thought of something, and decided to make preparations before going to Su Jing for advice.

……

At Uncle Chengyi’s house.

Lao Zhu was still chatting with Liu Bowen. Regarding the issue of dealing with Su Jing, Lao Zhu had already told Liu Bowen all his thoughts.

"What do you think, what do we think of this idea?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked Liu Bowen confidently.

Liu Bowen bowed and said: "This veteran thinks it is feasible. With Mr. Su's talent, if he can teach students, it will be a great blessing for the Ming Dynasty."

Knowing that Su Jing was not forced to become an official, but only to teach students, Liu Bowen breathed a sigh of relief.

When she first met Su Jing in Lishui County, Su Jing went to school to be a teacher.

Giving him a university now may be in line with Su Jing's wishes.

"Okay! Bowen, with your words, we feel much more at ease. I will leave this matter to you."

Zhu Yuanzhang said very happily.

Liu Bowen immediately said: "Old minister, I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust."

This is regarded as an exchange for returning to Qingtian to retire, and Liu Bowen must be very happy to do it.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say anything about time requirements. He knew that Liu Bowen himself wanted to do it as quickly as possible at this time.

"By the way, Bowen, the second one also asked Su Jing about the economic war between countries. Su Jing talked about Qin's destruction of the six kingdoms. It sounded very interesting to me, so I can tell you about it."

Zhu Yuanzhang said again.

Since he was in a good mood, he was naturally willing to talk more.

Su Jing's story about Qin's economic war to destroy the six kingdoms was very vivid and vivid, which shocked Zhu Cang and Zhu Yuanzhang was also surprised.

But Lao Zhu was the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty after all, and had much more experience and experience than Zhu Chong, so he did not completely agree with Su Jing's point of view.

I am going to have a chat with Liu Bowen now and see what Liu Bowen thinks.

"The old minister is all ears."

Liu Bowen immediately sat up straight and said seriously.

Now Liu Bowen just wants to listen carefully to whatever Su Jing teaches.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately began to tell, and it was still a long story.It begins with the decline of Qin in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the division of the three dynasties into the Jin Dynasty, and then the struggle for hegemony among the Seven Kingdoms.

This said, it took half an hour.

Liu Bowen never interrupted Lao Zhu from beginning to end, but just listened silently.

Only when she heard about Shang Yang's reform, that is, Su Jing's discussion of Shang Yang's outcome, did her expression change.

"Water! Water!"

Lao Zhu spoke and immediately started asking for water.

After talking so much in a row, it is inevitable that your mouth will be dry.

"Your Majesty, here comes the water."

Liu Bowen immediately poured water and handed it to Zhu Yuanzhang.

goo goo goo...

After drinking two large glasses of water, Zhu Yuanzhang breathed a sigh of relief.

He looked at Liu Bowen and said: "Bowen, what Su Jing said here is that economic development is indeed very important in wars, especially in battles between countries, but we think what Su Jing said is a bit too much. The role of the economy has been exaggerated.”

Liu Bowen replied: "Your Majesty, the advice Mr. Fenglin gave you back then, 'accumulate grain widely, build walls high, and become king slowly', is not exactly in line with Mr. Su's economic development theory. Food is equal to money, high and high." The city wall maintains the security of economic development, and slowing down the throne will reduce the attention it receives and buy more time for economic development."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "That's true, but what Zhu Sheng said is not just about economic development. If we can conquer this world, we definitely need money and food, but it is by no means just relying on money and food."

I'm afraid no one knows better than Lao Zhu what it takes to conquer the world.

Lao Zhu knew the importance of money and food, but he did not attribute all importance to money and food.

Liu Bowen nodded and agreed: "Your Majesty, Mr. Su's remarks mainly focus on the importance of economy in the national war, so there is some emphasis on it. Moreover, Mr. Su's core is to follow an independent development path, so it is not It’s purely about economic development.”

"The veteran believes that Mr. Su's theory of development can become the national policy of the Ming Dynasty in the future."

"Looking at our Ming Dynasty, it is a kingdom with abundant products. It seems that everything is available. Self-sufficiency is enough. However, I heard Mr. Su once said that the world is so big, and there are countless strong and wise people in the world. Development lies in the progress of productive forces and changes in people’s needs.”

"If the Ming Dynasty continues to stand still and cannot keep up with the pace of social development, then no matter how abundant the products are, there will be a day when it is not enough. By then, the Ming Dynasty will no longer be the Qin Kingdom, but another six countries."

Liu Bowen carefully studied the social development theory mentioned by Su Jing, and formed his own understanding of the relationship between the country, society and productivity.

In his view, social development is caused by the development of productive forces, and social development will lead to changes in people's needs, thus triggering the development of new productive forces.

It's like a spiral, constantly repeating and rising.

However, the development of productive forces often leads to changes in social distribution patterns, thus affecting the development of the country.

"Huh? Bowen, do you also think that if Ming Dynasty sticks to its ways, it will be forced by external forces?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression became serious, and his eyes when looking at Liu Bowen were a little more dignified.

He still remembers clearly what Su Jing asked Zhu Ping to tell him before.

"What does your Majesty mean by this? Does anyone else think so?"

Liu Bowen was stunned for a moment, and then responded: "It's Mr. Su, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Yes, Su Jing asked the second child to tell us something, 'The world is vast, and those who remain stubborn and do not seek change will eventually learn a painful lesson.'"

The world is vast, and those who remain stubborn and do not seek change will eventually learn a painful lesson.

Liu Bowen repeated this sentence softly, feeling shocked and excited inside.

My own thoughts coincided with Su Jing's.

"Your Majesty, since Mr. Su is spreading the word like this, it can only mean that the long-lasting prosperity of the Ming Dynasty lies in change!"

Liu Bowen immediately suggested to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Bowen and asked calmly: "Change? Who will change? Shang Yang? Is there Shang Yang in the Ming Dynasty?"

Four questions in succession left Liu Bowen speechless.

How could Zhu Yuanzhang not know what Su Jing meant? It was so simple and clear, but the more simple it was, the harder it was to do it.

After a moment of silence, Liu Bowen said: "Your Majesty, the only person in the Ming Dynasty who has the talent for 'change' is Mr. Su."

"Humph."

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said: "What you said, Bowen, is true, but Su Jing, this kid, sees it too clearly. He will not become Shang Yang."

Shang Yang's reforms made Qin strong and prosperous.

But Shang Yang himself met a miserable end, and it was a miserable end that could not be changed.

Class conflicts cannot be reconciled.

Liu Bowen lowered his head and said: "Shang Yang is difficult to make, and Mr. Su's choice is what ordinary people would do."

The stupidest thing Shang Yang did was to think that if he strengthened Qin, he would be treated as a distinguished guest by the Qin king, and from then on he would have both wealth and reputation.

What Liu Bowen said was actually a very straightforward statement that Zhu Yuanzhang was the same as the king of Qin.

Use Su Jing, but you will not protect Su Jing.

"nonsense!"

Zhu Yuanzhang sternly scolded: "Bo Wen, Su Jing is not an ordinary person, and he never makes ordinary people's choices."

"We are the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. We cannot force Su Jing to become an official in the court. There is no choice that he would not dare to make!"

Su Jing's 'rebellion' is well known to everyone. For Lao Zhu, the reason Liu Bowen mentioned is not a reason at all.

You said that if Su Jing becomes Shang Yang, the end will be miserable.

But Su Jing dared to refuse even the emperor's request. Wasn't she afraid that there would be no end?

There is probably not much difference between a miserable ending and death.

Liu Bowen was stunned for a moment, but he didn't think about it this way. Su Jing was casual and seemed to have no fear of life or death.

Su Jing is not looking for any other kind of fame or wealth.

Can Shang Yang's fate scare Su Jing?

Thinking about it now, Zhu Yuanzhang was right, Su Jing was never afraid.

You’ve said so many things that could wipe out your family and your entire family, but you’re still afraid of the tragic consequences of just one reform?

"What your Majesty said is that it is just something Mr. Su doesn't want to do. I'm afraid he won't be able to force it."

Liu Bowen nodded.

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed slightly and said: "This is the most irritating thing about Su Jing! He told me to change, but he can change, but he just doesn't do it!"

Lao Zhu was so sad that Su Jing provoked her to death.

Liu Bowen's eyebrows moved slightly and he did not refute Zhu Yuanzhang's words, but he thought of a possibility in his heart.

Perhaps the first person who was unwilling to accept Su Jing's 'change' was Zhu Yuanzhang, the emperor himself?
That's why Su Jing only reminded him, rather than taking action directly.

Saying this, everything seems to be smooth again.

So, what exactly is this 'change'?
Liu Bowen became curious in his heart.

"That's all, I don't ask Su Jing to tell us much, as long as he can assist the prince well in the future."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand without too much entanglement.

Although the things Su Jing said were big and heavy, they were all things in the future, and there were still many things happening in Ming Dynasty.

If he was worried about Su Jing all day long, what else would Daming do?
(End of this chapter)