Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

During the Ming Dynasty, people worked together as one, and their civil, political, and martial arts flourished, creating a scene of prosperity for the Chinese nation in later generations...

Above the flower hall, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the thick memorial in his hand with a gloomy expression, his brows furrowed.

These aristocratic families are all talented people. How could they jointly write a letter of impeachment unless it was absolutely necessary? It seems that that boy Chu Ze caused something big in Fengyang again.

"Your Majesty, Marquis Chuze of Jiaping has recently established a school in Fengyang Prefecture to recruit common people's children. This move is against the ancestral system and disrupts the general order. Please be aware of it and punish it severely!" Taifu Jiang Guogong's memorial was sincere and filled with words. There was a sense of resentment.

Zhu Yuanzhang cursed secretly and threw away the memorial.

These old guys know how to cling to their ancestors' stinky chess basket. What's wrong with them in the school? Could it be that they are afraid that once the common people have gone to school, no one will be working as long-term workers for their families in the future?

While he was muttering, the little eunuch hurried in, holding a letter delivered by a flying pigeon.

"Your Majesty, there is a letter from Marquis Jiaping! It is said to be related to the destiny of the country. Please read it as soon as possible."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up and he hurriedly took the letter.

That kid Chu Ze is so weird. He couldn't have written a letter by such a coincidence, could he? After taking apart the paint and reading the letter carefully, the gloom on his face gradually dissipated and was replaced by an increasingly bright light.

"Education is for the public and merit is based on talent, so that the world can be stable and peaceful, and the country can last forever!" A smile appeared on Zhu Yuanzhang's lips.

Good boy, what you said touched my heart.

The prosperity of education will lead to the prosperity of the country. This is what I want!
He slapped the table and told the young eunuch: "Go, immediately announce the civil and military officials to the court, and say that I have an edict to issue!"

Not long after, all civil and military officials gathered in the Jinluan Hall to listen to the Holy Master's instructions.

"There is a saying that 'when a country is going to prosper, it is necessary to value teachers and respect teachers'. I feel that education does not distinguish between high and low, and everyone should learn. Jiaping Marquis Chuze has recently opened a large number of schools and recruited people to enroll. This move is very suitable for me! Zhu Yuanzhang said solemnly.

The ministers were in an uproar, and someone couldn't help but knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, what Prince Jiaping has done is against the ancestral system and may cause trouble!"

"Insolent!" Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and said, "What kind of decency is this? The people are ignorant and have no skills, which is the country's misfortune! Chu Ze can build schools, which will benefit the country, why not?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked around the ministers, his eyes like torches, and slowly said: "Everyone loves you, the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty can only be achieved through education. Chu Ze's establishment of a school in Fengyang Prefecture is exactly what I want. This move is conducive to the prosperity of the country, how can we take it lightly? Give up?"

When the ministers heard the words, although they were unwilling to do so, they did not dare to say any more.

Only Jiang Guogong still did not give up. He took a step forward and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I think you should be cautious in this move. The school has always only recruited children from the gentry. If we open up the people's wisdom, I am afraid that some rebellious officials and traitors will take advantage of the loophole and cause trouble." ”

"Unbridled!" Zhu Yuanzhang was furious, slapped the armrest of the dragon chair and said: "The common people are ignorant and incompetent, which provides an opportunity for rebellious ministers and traitors! Only by teaching them propriety, justice, integrity and shame, and turning ignorance into wisdom, can the world enjoy it forever. Shengping!”

His eyes widened, he scanned the ministers, and said in a serious tone: "Do all of you here have any objections? Is it because you are afraid that your own privileges will be weakened, so you want to obstruct the country's plans?"

All the civil and military officials shuddered, knelt down and kowtowed: "I don't dare!"

"Very good." Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly: "In that case, I will make it clear. The school Chu Ze set up in Fengyang is a pilot project. In the future, I will build schools across the country to popularize education. Anyone who dares to If you obstruct such a good thing that benefits the country and the people, you will be punished with a hundred sticks and demoted to three levels. If you dare to say more, you will be taken out and beheaded in public!"

When the ministers heard this, they were as silent as a cicada. How could they dare to object even a word? They all kowtowed and said in agreement: "I will obey the teachings of the Holy Master and will fully support Marquis Jiaping's move to establish a school!"

Only then did Zhu Yuanzhang regain his dignity and waved his hand to signal the ministers to stand down.

He looked at Jiang Guogong and said with a warning: "Jiang Aiqing, as a tutor, you should take the lead in setting an example. You must help Chu Ze in running a school without any obstruction, otherwise..." Jiang Guogong was frightened when he heard this. In a cold sweat, he kowtowed repeatedly and said: "I...I obey the order! I will fully cooperate with Marquis Jiaping and I will never dare to neglect at all!"

"Go down." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand impatiently.

The ministers retired and the palace was silent for a while.

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered alone, a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

"Chu Ze's move is really far-sighted. If there are more scholars in the world, more talents will be selected for the country and the country will be consolidated. These ignorant scholars really don't understand the general situation!"

He nodded secretly, then summoned the young eunuch again, and ordered: "Go, draft an edict immediately, and set Chu Ze as an example for the world to set up schools. From now on, the Ming Dynasty will set up schools widely and popularize education, so that children from poor families must also You can establish yourself based on your talents and serve your country!”

The little eunuch accepted the order and hurriedly withdrew.

At the same time, in Prince Fengyang's palace, Chu Ze was pacing anxiously in the study.

There has been no news from the capital, so I don't know if the Holy Spirit has received his memorial and how he will react.

While he was thinking wildly, Li Xing hurried in and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, there is news, a decree from the capital."

I saw a guard in brocade clothes coming in with an imperial edict: "By God's decree, the emperor has decreed that the establishment of a school is in line with my wishes. This move will be conducive to the prosperity of the country..."

"Prince Chu, please accept the order."

Chu Ze was overjoyed and quickly stood up to take the imperial edict and read it carefully.

I saw that Zhu Yuanzhang spoke sincerely and praised the establishment of the school. He stated that he would use Fengyang as an example to promote it throughout the country. He even issued a stricter order not to allow the gentry to obstruct it.

"Okay, okay, okay!" Chu Ze clapped his hands and laughed: "With the holy words from the Holy One, are you still afraid of those old people who won't obey? Come here, send someone to me, and we will put up announcements all over the city immediately to announce this good news. Tell the world!"

Li Xing hurriedly took orders to make arrangements. Yang Cai and Zhao Si also came after hearing the news, and they were all happy.

"Your Majesty is wise! Now if the nobles want to obstruct it, they are going against the emperor! Let's go ahead and do it!"

Chu Ze nodded in agreement with a proud look on his face.

He secretly said: "Humph, do you really think that this king is easy to bully? With the Holy One protecting you, all your efforts are in vain! Just wait and see, it won't be long before the trend of reading will flourish throughout the Ming Dynasty!"

He strode out of the palace and boarded the carriage that had been prepared.

Yang Cai, Li Xing, and Zhao Si followed closely behind and drove toward the center of Fengyang City.

Whenever they saw the carriage of the prince along the way, the people all gave way to salute and shouted "Welcome to the prince", which was so majestic.

Wherever the carriage went, notices were posted on roadside bulletin boards.

The letter reads: "The emperor's order: to establish a large school, educate talents and rejuvenate the country. Children of the common people, regardless of high or low, can study. Nobles, officials, etc. shall not obstruct it." The words are sonorous and powerful, and each sentence has profound meaning. (End of chapter)