Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 378 The real reason for the night ban

Jinling Hotel.

Su Jing and Zhu Fan were in a private room. They had four dishes and one soup. It was not a rich meal, but it was enough for two people.

"Don't blame me for my poor hospitality, Your Highness Prince Jin."

Su Jing said with a smile.

For Zhu Fan, the King of Jin, this dish is indeed a bit disappointing.

But Zhu Fan could talk, and he immediately said: "What are you talking about, sir? Even though my eldest brother is the crown prince, he still eats and lives with him. And when I came, he was still like this. It shows that my husband doesn’t treat me as an outsider, and I’m not happy enough.”

This was very smart. Su Jing didn't entertain him ceremoniously, which meant that Su Jing accepted him.

"Prince Jin is indeed worthy of his reputation for intelligence, I admire him very much!"

Su Jing laughed.

Zhu Fan immediately said: "How dare students call themselves smart in front of the teacher? The teacher is talented and knowledgeable, so students should learn more."

"Eat, eat more, your body is the capital of everything."

Su Jing urged, he was a little tired of hearing such compliments about talents.

"Yes, sir."

Zhu Fan has eyes, and if Su Jing doesn't like to hear it, then he won't say anything.

The two of them were eating casually, and Su Jing asked, "How is the prince doing lately?"

As her first student, Su Jing was quite concerned about Zhu Biao.

Zhu Fan replied: "My eldest brother has been very busy recently. There are a lot of government affairs, and there are many things assigned by my father. I just met my eldest brother before I came here. By the way, my eldest brother also asked me to say hello to my husband on his behalf. He will definitely come to see you sir next time he has time."

"Sure enough, the prince should be busy."

Su Jing sighed slightly, and then said: "I understand. When King Jin went back, he also told the prince that I have nothing to do here and just take care of his own affairs first. The prince is the prince of the Ming Dynasty, not only He is my student, Su Jing."

Zhu Biao has reached adulthood, which means he can do many things that he could not do before.

Zhu Yuanzhang was so eager to train Zhu Biao that he could pass on his position immediately, so it is normal for Zhu Biao to have many things going on.

Zhu Fan nodded seriously and said: "Sir, don't worry, the student will definitely convey your words to the elder brother."

Su Jing's concern for Zhu Biao also made Zhu Fan very envious.

Not long after, the two of them finished their dinner.

After coming out of Jinling Hotel, Zhu Fan felt something was wrong.

"Mr. Su, there seem to be a lot of people following us."

Zhu Yan said to Su Jing.

He already knew before coming that there was something going on with Su Jing.

Su Jing said calmly: "It's okay, it's just a small problem. By the way, King Jin, remember to restrain his guards. These people are targeting me and they don't dare to do anything. They just pay attention to my whereabouts, so there is no need to arrest."

Su Jing was a little bit dumbfounded when Zhu Jing's guards arrested someone last time.

You didn't do anything, but don't get me wrong.

Of course, it's not a big deal, it's just that Su Jing doesn't like this feeling of being misunderstood.

"Students understand."

Zhu Fan nodded, and then said: "I wonder what the problem is sir?"

Su Jing said calmly: "It's just that some people have been there for a long time and feel that they can leave me. They are just deliberately making noises. Prince Jin does not need to pay attention."

This trivial matter repeatedly said that Su Jing was really not in the mood.

After all, Zhu Fan is also the King of Jin, a royal son, and the battles in the court are not much more complicated and cruel than in this shopping mall.

"That's it. Students talk too much. I hope you won't blame me, sir."

Zhu Fan expressed his apology.

Su Jing stood up: "It's okay. Let's go after eating. I think His Highness King Qin only stayed for three days last time. This time, King Jin, you probably only stayed for three days."

Zhu Fan then stood up and said, "Sir, you are right. The students will only stay with you for three days. But if you are busy, you don't have to worry about the students. Even if you don't learn anything, the students don't care."

"Who told you that I was very busy? It couldn't be the prince, right?"

Su Jing said with a smile: "I don't have so many urgent things. How can this trivial matter in Lishui County be as important as King Jin?"

Although what Su Jing said was a joke, it was still true.

If we really want to talk about it, the entire Lishui County combined cannot compare with Zhu Fan.

"Students dare not."

Zhu Fan immediately said: "Mr. Su's matter is the most important thing. Students must not delay him."

Su Jing looked at Zhu Fang who was so reserved in front of her, and for a moment she felt that Zhu Fang's carefree character was not bad.

Although I'm a bit stupid.

"Prince Jin, don't be so nervous when talking to me. Relax and be casual."

Su Jing said calmly: "I haven't visited the night market for several days. I wonder if Prince Jin is interested."

“Students are interested.”

Zhu Fan immediately said that he would not object to whatever Su Jing wanted to do.

Soon, the two left the Jinling Hotel and came to the night market in Lishui County.

It's said to be a night market, but it's actually on the street.

At this time, night has fallen, a bright moon hangs high in the sky, and the lights are brightly lit on both sides of the street.

Zhu Fan had already seen this kind of scenery during the Mid-Autumn Festival last year.

But now he is still shocked, because the Mid-Autumn Festival is an important festival, and it is normal for there to be many people at night.

But now, it's just an ordinary night.

As for Beijing, due to the night ban system, except for a few streets, there are rarely so many people at night.

"Sir, are Lishui County always like this at night? Are they always so lively?"

Zhu Fan asked Su Jing curiously.

Su Jing replied: "Absolutely, unless it rains or some extreme weather, such as freezing weather or something."

"It's amazing that such a small county can actually have so many people come out at night."

Zhu Fan sighed sincerely: "The nights in the imperial city are not as good as before. I don't know what my father thinks about the night ban."

Although Zhu Fan is very smart, he is only a teenager now, even younger than Zhu Xi.

It is the nature of children to like liveliness and excitement.

Su Jing said lightly: "Prince Jin, do you know why Emperor Qin implemented this night ban system? No, it should be why Uncle Chengyi suggested your father to do this."

Su Jing still knows a little about the curfew in the Ming Dynasty.

This was not Zhu Yuanzhang's idea, but Liu Bowen's suggestion.

Since it can be adopted by Zhu Yuanzhang, it must have merit.

Zhu Fan thought for a while and replied: "The lights are dim at night. If there is no night ban, the theft rate will be very high."

"In addition, some other cases will be much more difficult to detect if they occur at night."

Zhu Fan's considerations are quite reasonable. After all, at this stage of the Ming Dynasty, many necessary investigation methods were lacking, and it was indeed difficult to detect cases that occurred at night.

Su Jing said lightly: "This is only one of the reasons, but it is not the most important reason."

Su Jing didn't know much about the reasons for curfews in past dynasties.

Because they are not the same, but Su Jing knows the reasons for the curfew during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty.

"Students don't know."

Zhu Fan thought for a while and shook his head.

Su Jing said lightly: "Actually, the answer is far away, but right before your eyes." Huh?
Zhu Fan frowned and couldn't understand for a moment.

in front of you?

He searched everything in front of him carefully, trying to find what Su Jing said.

The streets are crowded with people. There are merchants selling goods on both sides of the road. Adults, children and the elderly are walking around casually.

"How about it, did you find it?"

Su Jing asked with a smile.

Zhu Fan shook his head and said: "I don't know, Mr. Su, there are too many things in front of me, I can't think of them."

"Hahaha."

Su Jing smiled, not too surprised.

Because of this curfew, it is indeed not easy to figure it out at Zhu Fan's age.

"Actually, it's very simple. The reason is people."

Su Jing said the answer calmly.

people?
Zhu Fan's eyes widened immediately, but he still couldn't understand the connection.

What is the relationship between curfew and people?

"Mr. Su, students are stupid. I really can't figure out the connection."

Zhu Fan said again, with a look of shame on his face.

Because Su Jing had already told the answer, but he still couldn't think of the real reason.

"It's okay, Prince Jin. It's not your fault. After all, you are still too young."

Su Jing comforted her.

"Too young?"

Zhu Fan looked at Su Jing with a puzzled face and said, "Sir, what does this have to do with age?"

Su Jing said: "Then let me make it clearer. The real reason for the night ban is to increase the population. Maybe you understand this?"

Growing population?

Zhu Fan frowned, carefully thinking about the possible connection, and then, his face suddenly turned a little rosy.

"Mr. Su, do you mean that this night ban can promote the relationship between men and women?"

Zhu Fan said to Su Jing, but his tone was not very sure.

Su Jing was slightly taken aback. She was a little surprised that Zhu Fan could react at this age. It seemed that the royal education covered many aspects.

"Yes, the real core of the night ban is here. After the long night, you don't have to leave the house, but you need to kill time, and the matter of childbirth just satisfies this point."

Su Jing replied without blushing or heart beating.

This is not a blind analysis. Firstly, the population growth rate during the Hongwu period is supported by data. Secondly, this theory does make sense.

Su Jing still remembers a story in her previous life. It said that the fertility rate in a poor county remained high, and even after several leadership team changes, it didn't work.

Whether it is distributing family planning supplies or popularizing eugenics and eugenics ideas, it will not work.

The final solution to this problem was very simple. Color TVs were brought to the countryside so that poor households could watch TV at night.

In this way, during the long nights, with the company of television, the matter of childbirth becomes much less interesting, and the fertility rate naturally drops.

This was the case in the previous life, and people in the Ming Dynasty were similar.

You can't go out during the night, so what else can you do at home, just create a human being.

Facts have proved that this night ban plan is effective, and the population grew rapidly during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty.

"I see, students are taught."

Zhu Fan nodded, very surprised. At his age, he was still inexperienced, so he really didn't understand very well.

This reason does make sense.

"If this is the case, then why is it like this here?"

Zhu Fan's doubts came again.

Even though the capital city has a night ban, it's really strange that Lishui County is brightly lit at night.

Of course, it is not illegal for Lishui County not to have a night ban.

Because Lishui County is actually a very small county, Lao Zhu's night ban is mainly concentrated in the capital city, and there are no restrictions in small counties.

Because small counties usually have underdeveloped economies, lighting was a scarce resource in ancient times. In ordinary small places, there was no need for night bans at all, and there would naturally be no one around at night.

Su Jing replied: "It's very simple, because the economy here is developed enough, so there are many people at night."

"At the same time, economic development will also promote population growth and will not violate your father's original intention."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Fan looked carefully at the streets on both sides. There were indeed many merchants and various small vendors.

At the same time, pedestrians coming and going are willing to stop and buy, and their spending power is quite high.

"This should be due to Mr. Su."

Zhu Yan said.

Zhu Fan didn't know how big Su Jing's industry was, but the development of Lishui County was closely related to Su Jing. He had heard Zhu Biao mention this many times.

Su Jing was not polite and said calmly: "That's right, I don't do much, but I can still do it."

"Mr. is really a genius!"

Zhu Fan said sincerely: "If every county in the Ming Dynasty can be like Lishui County, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, then the Ming Dynasty will be strong and prosperous!"

Su Jing shook her head and said: "The King of Jin is joking. The economy of a county is different from the economy of the entire Ming Dynasty. I can only do so much with my ability."

This is not modesty, but truth.

Zhu Fan said, "What if there is a Mr. Su in every county? Is that enough?"

There is a me in every county, which Zhu Fan dared to think about.

Su Jing smiled and didn't answer.

If so many modern people travel together, I'm afraid they won't stop until something happens.

Su Jing still remembers reading an online article, which talked about the collective time travel of modern people. It seemed that there were thousands of people together, and there were people from all walks of life.

When these modern people come together, they are powerfully changing everything in ancient times.

If this were replicated on his body, Lao Zhu's Ming Dynasty would become extremely unstable.

"Prince Jin, it's a bit cold at night, so it's best not to hang around for too long."

Su Jing reminded.

The streets at night are still a bit chilly after all.

Su Jing didn't know much about Zhu Fan's body, so she gave some advice.

Zhu Fan immediately said: "Thank you sir for your concern. The student understands. However, the student thinks this place is quite interesting. Can you spend some more time to burn incense?"

Compared to the palace, this place was much more interesting, and Zhu Fan still wanted to take a stroll.

Su Jing nodded and said: "Since Prince Jin wants to, then let's go shopping for a while."

The two continued walking on the street. Not far away, they saw a place where people gathered, and there were cheers from time to time.

"Sir, what is that?"

Zhu Fan asked curiously.

Su Jing shook her head slightly and said, "I can't see it. It's probably some kind of trick. There are quite a few such artists at night."

trick?

Hearing this, Zhu Fan suddenly became interested: "Sir, let's go and have a look."

(End of this chapter)