Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 380 The awakening of Jin King Zhu Fan!
Su Jing's words were plain, but they seemed to have a strange magic power.

"Sir, are you saying that the student will be allowed to live in Lishui County for three days as a civilian?"

Zhu Fan looked at Su Jing and confirmed.

Su Jing nodded and said: "Yes, of course, you can also refuse. This is just a suggestion, and it does not have any compulsion."

If you were forced to do it, it would be too boring.

Su Jing knew that Zhu Fan was a smart person. Only when such a person accepts and is willing can he truly understand what it means to live hard.

"Of course! How can students be timid about the test questions given by your husband?"

Zhu Fan answered without hesitation.

Even though he made a lot of preparations before coming, he still could not imagine that things would develop like this.

What was supposed to be a normal lecture now seems to have turned into a survival challenge.

Su Jing looked at Zhu Fan and said: "Prince Jin, don't rush to agree. I just mentioned the prerequisites, but they are not detailed enough. If you wait for me to make it clearer, it will not be too late to make a decision."

Su Jing appreciates Zhu Fan's courage to accept this challenge.

But since it’s a challenge, it needs to be real.

Zhu Fan said: "Mr. Su, please speak."

Regarding the challenge given to him by Su Jing, Zhu Fan was a little unsure and a little excited.

Young people are always more curious about such challenges.

Su Jing said calmly: "First the starting capital, five cents, and then the rules for these three days. In addition to not accepting any funding, King Jin also asks you to think about what things you get as a prince. , which ordinary people cannot get.”

"For example, reading, how many children from ordinary families can read and write when they are King Jin's age?"

"I will not impose any specific restrictions on Prince Jin, because only you, Prince Jin, know what you have received as a prince."

"The things obtained in this way cannot be used in this three-day challenge. Prince Jin, are you still willing to accept such a challenge?"

Su Jing's eyes were calm and she looked straight at Zhu Fan.

The current conditions are even more stringent than before.

At first, it was just that Zhu Fan couldn't use the external forces he had now, but now he was directly prevented from using the external forces he had obtained before.

Civilian challenge, truly be a civilian.

Regarding Zhu Fan, Su Jing was not worried that he would cheat and cheat. This was not Zhu Fan's character.

If it doesn't work, even if he directly says he won't accept it, he won't accept it and then find a way to sneak through.

Zhu Fan was silent, even though he was not too old, he was full of confidence in life.

Now that I know Su Jing's conditions, I also know that this is by no means a simple matter.

Su Jing did not rush, but waited quietly.

After a while, Zhu Fan said with firm eyes: "Sir, the student has thought about it. I want to accept this challenge."

Su Jing smiled and said: "Okay, now the challenge begins. Please, King Jin, please leave all the money and precious jade jewelry on you to me for safekeeping."

Su Jing stretched out her hands directly, and there were five copper coins in the palm of her left hand.

Zhu Fan was stunned, as if he didn't expect Su Jing's challenge to start so soon.

But he didn't hesitate for too long and nodded immediately: "Okay, sir."

After a simple search, Zhu Fan handed over all his money and valuables.

In addition to the clothes and the five cents Su Jing gave him.

"Very well, Prince Jin. I'm looking forward to your performance. If you can't hold on any longer, just come to the door of my courtyard."

Su Jing said lightly and was about to leave, but then turned back and said: "By the way, there is one more thing. I think I can tell you that your eldest brother also experienced similar things when he first came to see me. "

The fact that Su Jing accepted Zhu Biao as a student was still fresh in his mind.

At that time, Su Jing had no intention of recruiting students, but Zhu Biao conquered him with his actual performance.

Only then did a series of things follow.

It can be said that without Zhu Biao's outstanding performance, everything after that would be empty talk.

This is why Su Jing has always been dedicated to Zhu Biao, and at the same time, he really doesn't want Zhu Biao to die in that inexplicable accident.

Such a good prince, Su Jing also wanted to see what changes he would bring to the Ming Dynasty if he really became the emperor.

"Students understand."

Zhu Fan was shocked and bowed to Su Jing.

What his elder brother Zhu Biao had done was obviously telling him that as long as he could do it, he might be able to become a real student of Su Jing.

For a time, Zhu Fan was full of confidence.

Five cents, three days, doesn't seem impossible.

Su Jing didn't look back, as if she really didn't care about Zhu Fan's life and death, and just let him destroy himself.

Of course, there is no need to worry about Zhu Fan's safety. When King Jin travels, he will inevitably be surrounded by guards.

Once there is really a critical situation, it will be completely resolved before it is my turn to take action.

But if it really comes to this point, it will also declare Zhu Fan's challenge failed.

Under the night, Zhu Fan held five copper coins in his palm and was already thinking about how to spend three days.

Soon, Zhu Fan came to a bun shop and asked: "Boss, how do you sell these buns? How do you make steamed buns?"

The boss replied with a smile: "One steamed bun costs one penny, two steamed buns cost one penny, sir, how many do you want?"

Zhu Fan shook his head and said, "I'm just asking, I'm sorry, boss."

The boss smiled and didn't care.

When doing business, you can meet all kinds of customers.

"You definitely can't buy steamed buns. Five steamed buns can't last three days. If it's a steamed bun, you can survive three days."

Zhu Fan said to himself.

According to this idea, the three-day challenge is actually not difficult.

After all, ten steamed buns are more than enough for three days based on Zhu Fan's appetite. Although eating steamed buns dry is a bit different compared to his previous life.

The only thing to note is that you have to sleep outside for three days.

But Zhu Fan knew that this was not Su Jing's purpose and he had to try to make money.

It was already dark at this moment, and Zhu Fan didn't want to do much. It was really important to find a place to stay first.

It's definitely impossible to live in an inn or something like that, and even five cents would be hard to come by in a woodshed.

Therefore, the place Zhu Fan wants to sleep tonight can only be free of charge.

Fortunately, the weather was good, not windy or rainy, so sleeping on the street was not completely unacceptable.

"Well, that's it, find a place to live first!"

Zhu Fan determined his target and then began to search around.

Because he was no longer shopping but searching with purpose, Zhu Fan easily discovered many sights that he had not discovered before.

Under the eaves of the houses behind the vendors, some dark figures were shuttled back and forth.

Zhu Fan followed the shadow and soon discovered the true identity of the shadow.

beggar!

In the bustling streets of Lishui County, there are many beggars.

They are also residents of Lishui County.Zhu Fan was a little surprised, but he quickly accepted this fact and just wanted to find his own place to live.

But then, Zhu Fan discovered a helpless fact.

Those places that seemed suitable for camping were now occupied by beggars, and no one was free.

The number of beggars in Lishui County was beyond Zhu Fan's imagination.

"Are there so many beggars in such a prosperous place?"

Zhu Fan was surprised. This was very different from what he thought.

His father, Zhu Yuanzhang, was a wise king, and his administration was much better than that of the tyrannical late Yuan Dynasty.

Lishui County is a prosperous place comparable to the capital city. He really can't figure out why there are so many beggars here.

After wandering around for a long time, Zhu Fan had no choice but to come to a stone next to the bridge hole and think about dealing with it.

The cold and slightly damp stone was not a suitable place to sleep and rest, but Zhu Fan really couldn't find a better place than this.

Of course, the guards protecting Zhu Fan were also dismissed by Zhu Fan at this moment, but they were protecting him from a distance and did not come closer.

Although they were surprised, they did not dare to disobey Zhu Fan's order.

Under the blessing of sleepiness, Zhu Fan finally fell asleep in a daze. He didn't know what time it was.

In fact, there are more dangers on the streets late at night.

However, for Zhu Fan in his sleep, he did not know this.

Those seemingly thin beggars may turn into man-eating 'beasts' in the dark.

However, because of Zhu Fan's protection, this problem was directly suppressed.

Su Jing was naturally watching all this from a distance. Logically speaking, this was against the rules, but Su Jing didn't take it too seriously.

I'm afraid Zhu Fan himself doesn't know, so he will pretend that there is no violation.

In addition, with the presence of these guards, Su Jing no longer needs to look at Zhu Fan all the time.

Once you know the situation, you can go back and rest.

After all, this is Zhu Fan's challenge, not Su Jing's challenge.

……

In the early morning, the first ray of sunlight came through the window and shone on Su Jing's face.

Get up, brush your teeth, wash your face, and do morning exercises.

Su Jing is always so self-disciplined in the morning, every day.

Then, Su Jing went out to buy breakfast, and took a look at what Zhu Fan was doing now.

Arriving at the bridge opening yesterday, Zhu Fan was no longer there.

Su Jing did a brief search and found Zhu Fan wandering on the street eating steamed buns.

"Well, not bad, I know it's okay to buy steamed buns."

Su Jing nodded, very satisfied with Zhu Fan's first purchase.

What he was most afraid of was that Zhu Fan would come directly to the top-end shop and eat up all the money for a breakfast of five cents, and then there would be nothing to do later.

In fact, the difficulty of Su Jing's challenge is already quite low.

Even if you do nothing, you can still pass.

After buying fried dough sticks and soy milk, Su Jing left. He also had things to do, but he couldn't keep looking at Zhu Fan here. Everything was done on his own initiative.

In the small courtyard, Su Jing quickly spread out the dandelions that she had collected yesterday.

This exposure will take at least two days, and it must be fully exposed.

Then Su Jing began to prepare sulfuric acid solution and alkali, which were necessary reagents for rubber rubbing in the Ming Dynasty.

Fortunately, Su Jing had already made similar reagents when she was refining elixirs before, and she was very familiar with the operation.

Green vitriol is calcined and distilled to obtain sulfuric acid, which fuses with water vapor to form a sulfuric acid solution.

As for alkali, there are many carbonates, calcium oxide and other components in plant ash. When Su Jing made soap before, she used alkaline water made from plant ash.

These are all reagents that have already been prepared. Now Su Jing can prepare them very quickly.

However, no matter how quick it is, reaction time still takes time.

In a blink of an eye, it was already noon.

Su Jing stretched out and looked at the reagents prepared in front of her, feeling very satisfied.

After carefully putting it away and locking it in the cabinet, Su Jing felt relieved.

I don’t know how King Jin is doing?

Su Jing finally thought of Zhu Fan. He quickly came to the street and went straight to Jinling Hotel.

That's right, Su Jing went to the Jinling Hotel first.

Eating is always the first priority.

In the private room on the second floor, Su Jing was eating side dishes and looking out the window.

Lishui County is actually quite small. Sitting next to the window on the second floor, you can actually see half of Lishui County.

Su Jing did a brief search and did not see Zhu Fan.

However, it didn't take long for a waiter to come to the private room and report Zhu Fan's whereabouts to Su Jing.

"It turns out it's at the dock."

Su Jing smiled, he was a little surprised by Zhu Fan's choice.

Moving cargo at the dock.

This is not an easy job. Zhu Fan is not old and his body is not thin, but it is really tiring to carry the bag.

After eating, Su Jing came to the pier in a hurry.

At this time, the dock was still resting for a meal. Su Jing took a random look around and found no sign of Zhu Fan.

After looking around again, I realized that Zhu Fan had changed into coarse linen clothes and was sitting in a corner, sweating profusely and exhausted.

Su Jing walked slowly to Zhu Fan and said, "What, have you changed your clothes?"

Zhu Fan immediately stood up and said: "Sir, the student did not exchange clothes for money. It's just that no one was willing to accept my previous clothes, so I changed into this one."

This explanation is quite quick.

It's not that he exchanged his clothes for money, but that he used his previous clothes to apply for menial jobs, and no one would accept them.

After all, how could the dock accept a young man?
Su Jing nodded slightly, and then said: "Then why didn't you think of doing some writing or something like that?"

In the Ming Dynasty, there were not so many scholars.

Moreover, most scholars are quite noble, and there are certain tasks that they don’t even bother to do.

For example, help writing some letters or door curtain calligraphy. There is a demand for these, but not many scholars do it.

Therefore, if there are scholars who are willing to do this, they can basically find a job, and the pay is not bad.

At least it's not as tiring as the work ahead of me.

Zhu Fan replied: "Sir, the student thinks that reading and literacy are the result of the student's previous external efforts. Only this body is something I have originally, rather than being brought about by any identity."

Sure enough, he has high demands on himself!
Su Jing nodded and said: "Okay, since you have this awareness, I have nothing more to say. I hope you can persevere."

Zhu Fan saluted and said: "Students will definitely know it!"

(End of this chapter)