Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 394 Are we so stingy?

"Oh?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked up at Zhu Fan and asked, "Why do you want to stand?"

Although the distance from Lishui County to the Forbidden City cannot be said to be long, it still takes most of a day to get there.

Zhu Fan set out early in the morning, and it was almost dark now.

Even if it is a royal carriage, the bumpy ride is not that comfortable.

Zhu Yuanzhang was considerate of his son Zhu Fan, and also knew that Zhu Fan's life was not very easy during these three days.

But now, Zhu Fan actually refused, and Lao Zhu became interested.

Zhu Fan immediately replied: "My father sympathizes with the suffering of my son during the long journey, but I think this is nothing compared with the hardships of the common people's lives."

"Master Su, before I came back, specifically told me to feel more about the suffering of the people. I feel that the best way to experience it is to practice it personally."

Hearing these words, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened a little.

It really surprised him that Zhu Fan could say such words.

If it were Zhu Biao, this would be extremely unusual, because Zhu Yuanzhang had long ago made Zhu Biao understand what the suffering of the people was like.

But for the princes after Zhu Biao, Lao Zhu did not have so many requirements.

Zhu Fan was smart since he was a child, and he was very good at reading and reasoning.

But I have always lived in the palace, and I know very little about the meaning of the suffering of the people.

Therefore, Lao Zhu was surprised that Zhu Fan could say this now.

But there was another thing that also surprised Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Have you become a disciple of Su Jing?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Fan and asked with a frown.

Zhu Fan nodded and said: "Reporting to my father, Master Su has indeed accepted Erchen as his student. This is also Erchen's biggest gain from this trip."

One is to become a disciple, and the other is to accept a disciple.

Although they all express the same meaning, the difference in attitude is still obvious.

Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to elevate Zhu Fan's status, while Zhu Fan wanted to elevate Su Jing.

"Your elder brother was right."

Zhu Yuanzhang said lightly.

When Zhu Biao heard about Zhu Fan's test before, he had already guessed whether Su Jing wanted to accept Zhu Fan as a student.

Now it is fulfilled.

Zhu Fan said: "Eldest brother really knows Master Su. I am very excited to be officially accepted as a student by Master Su this time."

"Okay, we got it."

Zhu Yuanzhang changed his subject and asked, "What did you do around Su Jing these three days?"

Zhu Fan immediately said: "Reporting to my father, Master Su and his son have made a small challenge. With five cents as the initial capital, they can live in Lishui County for three days without any external help."

"In the end, Erchen succeeded in his challenge, and Master Su accepted Erchen as his student."

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said: "Sure enough, we know that this matter has nothing to do with Su Jing."

"Tell us in detail what happened during the past three days."

After all, he was his own son, and being treated like this by Su Jing made Lao Zhu feel a little unbalanced.

Zhu Fan nodded and said, "Yes, Father."

Then Zhu Fan told the details of his three-day survival challenge in Lishui County.

From sleeping outdoors next to a bridge on the first night, to carrying bags at the pier the next day, to fighting with beggars on the second night, three pennies were lost...

What Zhu Fan said was detailed. Of course he knew that Zhu Yuanzhang must have some understanding of his situation.

But now Zhu Fan is more about telling the process and expressing his feelings.

The suffering of the people truly existed in the Ming Dynasty.

These problems are the problems that Ming Dynasty needs to solve.

"Although these three days were short, I experienced a lot."

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly, he looked very calm on the surface, but his heart was not as calm as he looked on the surface.

He thought this challenge was just an ordinary survival challenge, but he didn't expect that Zhu Fan's life was almost in danger.

The guards assigned to Zhu Fan must be held accountable.

But then he thought that the guard came to report at that time, and reported in front of himself and Zhu Biao.

It's still Su Jing!

This guy is really audacious!

However, in front of Zhu Fan, Lao Zhu behaved relatively calmly.

"By the way, if we asked you to bring it to Su Jing, did you bring it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang changed the subject again and asked.

Zhu Fan immediately said: "Reporting to the Emperor Father, all the sons and ministers have told Master Su, the Emperor Father's exact words."

"Oh, Master Su is calling you, do you really know how to convey our true words?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Fan and seemed to have some doubts in his words. After all, his original words did not sound so nice.

Zhu Fan immediately said: "My father is the most powerful person in the world and the lord of the world. How can I dare to modify the so-called golden words?"

Although they are father and son, they are also king and subject.

In terms of etiquette, Zhu Fan was still very good at it, and it was impossible to overstep it.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said: "Third brother, you don't have to be so formal. We just want to ask questions. This Su Jing must have asked you to give us a message. What did he say?"

Zhu Fan replied: "Father is right. Master Su did ask his son to take the lead."

"This is what Master Su said. I don't have a cure here. If you want to truly change, he, the emperor, has to find a way by himself. No matter how much others say, it's useless."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his face suddenly became a little ugly: "Well, Su Jing, is this the answer you gave us? It's simply abominable to only raise questions without solving them!"

Lao Zhu still hopes that Su Jing can give him a clear answer.

In other words, he needs such an answer.

He once felt that the Ming Dynasty was perfect now. As long as the problems of foreign aggression and internal affairs were solved, the Ming Dynasty could continue forever.

But the appearance of Su Jing told him that Ming Dynasty had many problems.

These problems will lead to the downfall of Ming Dynasty.

Some superficial means and methods only treat the symptoms but not the root cause.

Change is the only solution.

But Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know how to change it, and he didn't have any clue.

Therefore, Su Jing became Lao Zhu's hope.

However, this hope has now been dashed.

"Father, I feel that what Master Su said must make sense. There are some things that cannot be taught by others, just like the suffering of the people. If I hadn't experienced it myself, I might never understand it."

Zhu Fan said seriously to Zhu Yuanzhang.

He didn't know what Zhu Yuanzhang and Su Jing were really talking about in this conversation, but he instinctively wanted to do something.

Zhu Yuanzhang came back to his senses and looked at Zhu Fan and said: "Lao San, you have indeed grown up, but there are some things that you don't need to worry about. Since you can understand the suffering of the people, we will feel relieved if you become a vassal in the future. "

Zhu Fan's changes surprised Lao Zhu.

The son who was already very good has acquired some excellent qualities, the qualities that a prince and a vassal king should have.

Although he was still a little dissatisfied with Su Jing, in his heart, Lao Zhu still admired Su Jing's educational ability.

Otherwise, there would be no idea of ​​setting up a school specifically for Su Jing.

"Yes, father, I understand." Zhu Fan nodded without any refutation of Zhu Yuanzhang's words.

If it was something Zhu Yuanzhang told him not to worry about, it would prove that it was not suitable for him to understand.

"Su Jing probably didn't just let you eat and sleep outside for three days. He must have taught you something."

Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

As for Su Jing putting Zhu Fan in danger, Lao Zhu could bear it because of Zhu Fan's changes.

Zhu Fan replied: "Reporting to my father, yes. Speaking of this, I still have something to confirm with my father."

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "What's the matter? Let's talk about it."

Zhu Fan said: "Father, what is the purpose of Yingtian Mansion's night ban?"

Night ban?

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned. He didn't expect that Zhu Fan's question turned out to be this.

He did not answer directly, but said: "Why, Su Jing told you about the night ban?"

Zhu Fan nodded and said: "Yes, Father, Master Su discussed with me the reasons for the night ban in Yingtian Mansion, and said that Father is very wise."

"Hahaha."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Is there such a thing? However, I don't think Su Jing can understand my considerations."

"Let us guess, he probably said that the purpose of this night ban is to prevent theft and eliminate crime and other benefits."

Lao Zhu didn't think Su Jing knew about night bans promoting fertility.

After all, Su Jing is still an 'older' unmarried young man, so he definitely doesn't know much about what happened at night.

Of course, being praised by Su Jing's Mingjun is what makes Lao Zhu happiest.

"Father, what you said are all my thoughts."

Zhu Fan's words brought Zhu Yuanzhang out of his laughter.

"Ok?"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said, "Why, didn't Su Jing mention these benefits?"

Zhu Fan replied: "Master Su said that these are not critical, nor are they the most important reasons. The most important reason is that the night ban can promote the growth of the Ming Dynasty's population."

Population growth, isn’t that just fertility?

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't believe it for a moment. Could Su Jing even think of this?

When Liu Bowen proposed this suggestion, he didn't react immediately.

"Did Su Jing really say that?"

Zhu Yuanzhang confirmed again.

Zhu Fan nodded and said: "Yes, Father, this is what Master Su told my son."

Zhu Yuanzhang continued to ask: "Then did he explain to you the reason?"

Zhu Fan replied: "Master Su said that the night is long. If there is a night ban, there will be nothing to do at home. The only option is to give birth to men and women, and the population will naturally increase."

"This kid Su Jing knows a lot."

Zhu Yuanzhang said in a strange tone, seeming a little surprised.

But then he thought of the previous surveillance of Su Jing. Su Jing was a person who often visited the land of fireworks and willow alleys. She knew this kind of thing. Isn't that normal?

But Su Jing is quite familiar with it, at least when she was teaching the prince, she had never been there.

"Father, is this true?"

Zhu Fan asked Zhu Yuanzhang.

He is not old enough and has not yet come into contact with men and women, so he will ask Zhu Yuanzhang now.

"Cough cough."

Zhu Yuanzhang coughed twice and said, "Su Jing is right. You will understand in the future."

When an old father and his son talk about these things, it is always not smooth.

Zhu Fan said: "Father, I understand."

"Huh? Understand? Third brother, what do you mean by this? Could it be that you are treating those palace maids..."

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression suddenly changed, and he was worried that Zhu Fan had done something he shouldn't have done.

Zhu Fan did not understand the meaning of Zhu Yuanzhang's words and continued: "I understand that for the Ming Dynasty, the growth of population is crucial. The Ming Dynasty is a country, and the strength of a country cannot be separated from its people."

"The reason why my father wants to adopt the night ban is to allow the Ming Dynasty to increase its population as quickly as possible and become more powerful."

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's face, which was still a little angry just now, suddenly changed.

He didn't expect that Zhu Fan would understand so clearly.

"What's wrong, Father? Is there anything wrong with what I said?"

Zhu Fan asked, looking at Zhu Yuanzhang whose expression changed a little strangely.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately said: "It's okay, I'm just a little angry thinking that this guy Su Jing is so harsh on you."

Blame Su Jing for everything, Lao Zhu's operation is still very familiar.

Zhu Fan immediately said: "Father, Master Su is doing this for your son's good. Please don't blame Master Su."

Zhu Yuanzhang's face jumped slightly. Why did Zhu Fan's words sound so familiar?

Now Zhu Fan is really completely conquered by Su Jing.

"Are we so stingy?"

Zhu Yuanzhang curled his lips and said dissatisfied.

Zhu Fan immediately lowered his head: "I don't dare, I'm just worried about Master Su. Please forgive me, Father."

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said: "Worried about Su Jing? What does he have to worry about? He should be having fun all day in Lishui County. It's very comfortable!"

Lao Zhu felt a little unbalanced when he thought that Su Jing did not want to be an official in the court and was just working as a businessman in a small place like Lishui County.

Zhu Fan immediately said: "Father, Master Su has been busy all the time. There is some trouble in his shop. I think my father should have known about it. Su Jing is still making something called rubber, which is used on wheels." For shock absorption.”

"Rubber? Is Su Jing doing something new again?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked curiously.

Zhu Fan nodded and said: "Yes, but Master Su hasn't made it yet, but I think it won't be long before Master Su will make the rubber. When the time comes, it will be installed on the wheels, which will make the carriage body more durable." smooth."

"It hasn't been done yet. Let's wait until it is done. This kid has too many things to do, so it's not necessarily possible."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, his interest reduced a lot.

He doesn't like the process of invention, but he still prefers to see the results of invention.

……

"Ah!"

In Lishui County, in the small courtyard, Su Jing sneezed so hard that tears came out of his eyes.

"What's going on? Why does it seem like every time I'm alone, someone says bad things behind my back?"

Su Jing said with some surprise, this is not the first time she has experienced this.

Now he holds a large pot, puts the dried roots of dandelions into it, adds water and boils it.

Because there are a lot of them, cooking them is quite laborious and requires several pots.

The grass roots that come out of the first pot still need to be peeled and cored to separate the root pulp and root bark.

After doing this for all the dandelions, a full two hours passed, which was one morning.

"I'm so tired!"

Su Jing sighed: "It's really tiring to do everything by hand without any industrial foundation!"

　Happy National Day, I’m too tired to play with my father-in-law and my mother-in-law, so I can only rush to finish the manuscript

　　
　
(End of this chapter)