Daming Greedy Wolf Star

Chapter 252 Changing the Customization of the Imperial Examination

If there are too many lice, don't bite them. If there are too many debts, don't worry. Zhu Zhanhe himself doesn't care much about merit.

Again, although he is not an atheist, he is not a believer in any religion either.

In his opinion, the so-called spiritual apparition has appeared to him once. It is something that few people in the 80 billion people in future generations (statistics in 2022) have seen. It is impossible for him to see it twice. ?

Therefore, when he learned that Li Bin had built nearly ten Beijing temples of various sizes in Jianzhou Health under his banner, Zhu Zhanhe's reaction was very dull.

Just build it, just build it under your own banner, do whatever you want, he doesn't want to take care of it.

Compared with this matter, he was more concerned about the imperial court's relocation of the capital.

As in history, the matter of moving the capital was proposed by Li Zhigang, the former Minister of Rites, in the first year of Yongle. The reason was that Yanjing was Zhu Di's "Longxing Land".

Therefore, starting from the fourth year of Yongle, the construction of Shuntian Palace began, based on Yingtian Palace and Yuan Dadu.

In the seventh year of Yongle, that is, the year when Qiu Fu was defeated in the grassland, Zhu Di decided to go on a personal expedition with Shuntian as his base.

In the same year, Zhu Di ordered the construction of his own mausoleum, Changling.

The tomb of the current emperor was built in Shuntian Mansion, which meant that the move of the capital was beyond doubt.

However, unlike in history, due to the affluence of internal affairs, the current Yongle Dynasty has accelerated these three major events to varying degrees.

Moved the capital to Shuntian, compiled the Yongle Grand Ceremony, and sailed to the West.

To put it bluntly, these three things are related to money, and Zhu Zhanhe has made or saved the court over the years. Anyway, he has brought a lot of money, which has greatly accelerated the progress of these three things.

To put it bluntly, in a sense, it was Zhu Zhanhe who accelerated the process of moving the capital.

"What do you think?" Zhu Zhanhe looked at Chen Xun in front of him, this was the first time he asked others' opinions on this kind of matter.

In the past, Zhu Zhanhe could basically be said to be dictatorial. Especially on such sensitive issues, he would hardly ask for other people's opinions.

Chen Xun was the first.

"What do you think, Your Highness?" Chen Xun was not nervous, but laughed casually.

"It's a good thing to move the capital. Those people only saw that the imperial court will be separated from your influence to a certain extent after the capital is moved, but in fact, this is very limited."

"What kind of little idea is there in Wala? Not everyone knows it, but anyone with a discerning eye can see it."

"After the capital is moved, the conflict between the imperial court and the grassland will inevitably intensify. At that time, people will miss His Highness the Crown Prince even more, because they will eventually find out..."

When he said this, Chen Xun's eyes radiated a strange light.

"Only you! Can truly eliminate the flames of war!"

Looking at Chen Xun who looked like a fanatical believer in front of him, Zhu Zhanhe was a little stunned.

Isn't this Chen Xun the main militant in the early Ming Dynasty, especially from the Zhengtong to Jingtai years?Why did he become a crazy right-winger when he came to his side?
"Do you... have any ideas?" Zhu Zhanhe swore that this was the first time in his life that he had spoken to someone so carefully.

Before this, neither he nor the old man had ever been like this!
"Ideas? I don't have any ideas." Chen Xun shook his head, as if he had turned back into the elegant scholar.

"Those literati couldn't figure out what you were thinking, but I guessed a little bit. You...want North Korea, right?"

Zhu Zhanhe's brows raised.

He had never told anyone about this, but a few people knew about it.

His father and his grandfather.

Interference in North Korea's internal affairs cannot be concealed, but not many people know about it. Where did Chen Xun learn about it?
"My dad told you?"

"Yes, it was just revealed by His Highness King Wu unintentionally." Chen Xun nodded without any intention of denying it.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince never makes an unwarranted decision. Since you have chosen to help North Korea's deposed Crown Prince Li Guo, you must have your reasons."

"Although I still don't know what you are for, but if you want to come there, there must be something you want."

"Someone, or something."

Hearing this, Zhu Zhanhe couldn't help but nodded.

Indeed, Maoshan Iron Mine is what he has always coveted. Although Indochina Peninsula also has a lot of minerals, Zhu Zhanhe, who has been there, knows that minerals can never be too much.

After all, based on the formation cycle of minerals, this is a non-renewable resource.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. I am still a literati myself, and I said that those literati don't understand my ideas."

Zhu Zhanhe waved his hand, and mocked Chen Xunyibo by the way.

"Do you have any thoughts on the selection of officials in Xiangzhou Prefecture?"

"A little, but not much." Chen Xun nodded, and then took out a booklet from his sleeve.

"Here is the distribution of Han people in various parts of Xiangzhou Prefecture. Although it is not complete, it is the most comprehensive list currently available."

"I think, His Royal Highness, you should promote education. When you were in Yunnan, you asked me to promote Gongyang Learning. Although it was successful, such success was accompanied by too much blood and obstacles."

"In contrast, the implementation of Gongyang Studies and even education in Xiangzhou Prefecture is starting from scratch, but it is a great good thing for you."

"What about the imperial examination? What are you going to do?" Zhu Zhanhe knocked on the table and returned the certificate.

Since the Ming Dynasty still carries the name, even if Zhu Zhanhe dislikes the content of the imperial examinations in the current imperial court, the rules that should be followed must still be followed.

The imperial examination must be reformed, but it cannot be abolished.

"This..." Chen Xun was stunned for a moment, then cautiously approached Zhu Zhanhe and whispered.

"Didn't you push this?"

"Me? What did I push?" Zhu Zhanhe looked confused.

"Imperial examination!" Chen Xun took it for granted, but he also became anxious when he saw Zhu Zhanhe's confused expression.

"Didn't you just say that? Move the capital!"

Move the capital?

Zhu Zhanhe was stunned for a moment, but he immediately responded.

"I'm going to boil!" Zhu Zhanhe swears fiercely.

He never thought that his unintentional actions would promote such a big change.

From the northern expedition to the grasslands in the eighth year of Yongle to the present, Zhu Zhanhe's military exploits and reputation, the implementation of the examination method and immediate supplementation, the change of Zhu's career to Gongyang, and the implementation of the new tax system, etc., have made the court unable to ignore him, and even fear him.

However, due to Zhu Di's guilt and his inability to deal with Zhu Zhanhe without any fault, the matter of moving the capital was eventually promoted.

But what about after moving the capital?
Indochina Peninsula is now also the territory of Ming Dynasty, and the people of Indochina Peninsula are also the people of Ming Dynasty.

Since they are citizens of the Ming Dynasty, they are eligible to participate in the imperial examinations of the Ming Dynasty. However, Indochina is more than ten thousand miles away from Shuntian. How can scholars participate in the imperial examinations?
Forget about the land route. From Indochina to Shuntian, let alone the farthest Malay Peninsula, even starting from Annan, it would take a year and a half or even several years to reach Shuntian.

Shipping?Not very realistic.

Nowadays, including for a long time to come, sea transportation will be exclusive to business. Even if there are merchant ships willing to take it, not only will not many people be carried, but the toll will also be a problem.

From Indochina to Sunchon, you have to catch the right route, and since the distance is so long, the shipping fee is also a big expense.

There are no officials or noble families in Indochina now. They are all ordinary civilians. How many can afford it?

So, this imperial examination...

"No!" The chicken froze for a moment, but Zhu Zhanhe quickly calmed down.

"Things are good, but we can't be anxious. It's not the right time yet."

After saying that, Zhu Zhanhe looked at Chen Xun.

"The imperial examination is not an option for the time being, but we still have to petition the court, but the purpose of the petition is to place the imperial examination in Yingtian Mansion."

After the capital was moved, the location of the imperial examination, at least the joint examination, was placed in Yingtian Mansion. This was undoubtedly a very rebellious suggestion, because since the imperial examination system was improved, both the joint examination and the palace examination were held in the capital.

But today is different.

In the past, the Central Plains dynasties did not have such a large territory, and for the Han dynasty, balance was very important. Zhu Zhanhe also felt that this could definitely be accomplished.

But it just takes time.

"Okay, it's still early, don't think about it now, just have an idea, and talk about it later when the time comes."

Zhu Zhanhe patted the folding paper on the table and sighed.

"Right now, the most important thing is stability. For this reason, I deliberately released the sweet potatoes. These few years are a critical moment."

"Sure, we are the heroes who will go down in history, so we must be serious."

"This matter... I'll leave it to you... I'm afraid it's inappropriate..." Chen Xun's expression was a little strange.

He is a radical person. If he were not radical, he would not follow Zhu Zhanhe to Yunnan and come to Xiangzhou Prefecture.

But stabilizing people's livelihood is obviously something that cannot be done by a radical person, otherwise it will easily have the opposite effect.

"Who said I want you to do it?" Zhu Zhanhe rolled his eyes angrily.

"I plan to let Hu Zhuang, Jin Ya and Xia Jin do this. With your temper, I don't trust you. You will mess it up for me again."

"I came to you this time because I wanted you to implement the Gongyang Education matter. After all, you have experience when you were in Yunnan."

"Now, I want you to go to the west."

"West side?" Chen Xun didn't have any objection to Zhu Zhanhe's words, but just didn't understand.

He has experience in the education of Gongyang School. Basically, as long as he gives the instructions and the officials below are obedient, there will be no difficulty. After all, the Ming Dynasty has already established Gongyang School as a national study. Even if the people below want to cause trouble I don't have the guts either.

The main work in the early stage is to pay attention to the screening. People who have surrendered to Siam, Nanzhang and other countries are temporarily not eligible to participate in the imperial examination. Today, the main targets of the imperial examination are still Han people.

As for those people who have surrendered, they have to wait for their next generation to participate. Of course, except for those with outstanding talents, they can be admitted under special circumstances, but they must undergo strict interrogation and monitoring.

Therefore, Chen Xun was more concerned about what Zhu Zhanhe said was happening in the west.

"Do you know what happened in Dhaka City?" Zhu Zhanhe took a map from the bookshelf nearby and spread it on the table.

"This place has been taken over by my father's guards, and the first step of development has begun, which is the cultivation of new grains."

"New grain? Is it corn?" Chen Xun asked his first question, but in a rhetorical tone, which meant he was sure.

"Well, the first step must be corn." Zhu Zhanhe nodded.

"At this stage, corn is enough. As for sweet potatoes, I'm not too worried because I'm afraid they will be taken away by others."

"But your mission is not here, but here!"

Zhu Zhanhe poked hard on the map and clicked on a place.

Multan.

(End of this chapter)