Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 233
"I dare to ask this brother, be it tragedy or injustice in the world, how can we prevent it from happening?"

Lu Xiangsheng was a little surprised. He looked at the young Zhu Youxiao across Cao Bianjiao and others. In Lu Xiangsheng's view, even though he only said a few words, they seemed like they should not come from his mouth.

so young.

I'm afraid I haven't reached the top yet, right?

While Lu Xiangsheng was feeling emotional, Cao Bianjiao and Han Zanzhou were on guard. For them, it didn't matter whether they listened to the debate in front of them or not. The emperor's safety was the most important thing.

"It's Meng Lang."

Lu Xiangsheng felt something strange, and knew that the person in front of him probably had an unusual background. Xu was the heir of a high-ranking official in the court. As for the nobles, it should be impossible. In the capital, the heirs of nobles at this age were all recruited into the imperial guards. However, Lu Xiangsheng did not show any timidity because of this. Instead, he raised his hand and saluted with a calm expression, "I am Lu Xiangsheng, whose name is Jiandou and I am from Yixing County, Nanzhili."

It's him?

Zhu Youxiao raised his eyebrows slightly and stared at Lu Xiangsheng in surprise. He didn't expect that when he went to the Imperial College, he would meet this versatile man in both civil and military affairs!

Lu Xiangsheng is very tall, but very thin, with fair skin, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a straight nose. The Confucian robe worn on him gives people the first impression that he is just a frail scholar.

But others may not know how awesome this guy is, but Zhu Youxiao knows it very well!

"Xia Mingchuan, Brother Lu is so polite."

Zhu Youxiao raised his hand in return and looked at Lu Xiangsheng with a smile. However, this move surprised Han Zanzhou and the others, and their eyes changed when they looked at Lu Xiangsheng.

"well said!"

"Where is it!"

Just when Lu Xiangsheng wanted to say something, the crowd of onlookers was excited because the debate on the high platform resonated with the students gathered.

When disagreements arise, arguments are inevitable.

"Master, please leave here first."

Cao Bianjiao raised his eyebrows and turned to face Zhu Youxiao.

"Let's go."

Zhu Youxiao responded, then looked at Lu Xiangsheng, "Brother Lu, can we go somewhere else to chat?"

Due to the excitement of the crowd, Zhu Youxiao's voice was inevitably much louder.

"it is good."

Lu Xiangsheng nodded and said loudly.

For some reason, Zhu Youxiao felt much better when he saw Lu Xiangsheng.

There are many outstanding talents in the Ming Dynasty. Whether they are literary or military, it depends on how to use them.

If used well, Ming Dynasty can change.

If it doesn't work well, Ming Dynasty will be defeated.

Speaking of which, Lu Xiang was promoted to the Imperial Academy for further study, and it was with Zhu Youxiao's instruction. When Xu Guangqi was promoted to the Imperial Academy, he received a list of people on the list, and the people on the list were successively recruited to the Imperial Academy.

For example, the attachés Jin Xuan, Zhang Kentang, He Tengjiao, etc. in the upper study room, and the attachés Yan Yingyuan, Chen Mingyu, Feng Houdun, etc. in the south study room were all from the Imperial College, but some were recruited and some were seconded.

The reason why Lu Xiangsheng and Ni Yuanlu were not moved into the two study rooms was purely because they would stand out in the imperial examinations and palace examinations next year, so there was no need to ask them to get involved in these prematurely.

The fate of some people has quietly changed.

As for the group of people recruited into the Imperial College, there is no need to return to their hometowns to take part in the provincial examination to be held this year. At that time, the school council of Zhu You issued a grace order specifically for Beiyong, the Imperial College in the capital, and allowed them to Participated in Qiu Wei in Beizhili.

However, this year, Zhu Youxiao, the examiner of Qiu Wei in Beizhili this year, needs to choose a reliable person.

"Brother Lu, why didn't you participate in the debate at the Imperial College?"

After leaving the hustle and bustle of the Imperial Palace Square, Zhu Youxiao smiled and looked at Lu Xiangsheng and asked, "I think the students of the Imperial Academy are very keen on this kind of debate. I'm afraid there are many who stand out through this, right?"

“It stands out a lot.”

Lu Xiangsheng smiled and said, "But instead of wasting time on debating, it is better to read more books and review schoolwork. After all, no matter how many debates, it will be in vain."

This person is not simple.

Zhu Youjian, who was accompanying him, was a little surprised when he heard what Lu Xiangsheng said.

Fame, this is what many scholars want. Even if they can't get a gold medal in the scientific examination, it can still bring many benefits in ordinary times.

"Brother Lu is quite pragmatic."

Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly.

"Brother Ming, isn't it the same?"

Lu Xiangsheng replied, and immediately thought of what Shicai asked. After thinking about it, he looked at Zhu Youxiao and said, "I wonder, brother Ming, if you can explain what Shicai asked..."

"Brother Lu, you are too polite."

Zhu Youxiao smiled and waved his hand, "Brother Lu asked me just now, whether it is tragedy or injustice in the world, how can we avoid it from happening?"

Lu Xiangsheng nodded. "It depends on which angle you look at it."

Zhu Youxiao replied.

"civil?"

Lu Xiangsheng said concisely.

"It seems difficult."

Zhu Youxiao said sadly: "For our Ming Dynasty, the most difficult thing is the people. They work when the sun rises and rest when the sun sets. For them, if they want to make their families worry-free and live a good life, the only way All you have to do is be diligent, bear the hardships on your own, suffer the sins on your own, and bear the tiredness on your own, but the problem is that for all your efforts, you don’t seem to get the rewards you deserve, and your life is still very poor, and there are still many troubles to worry about.”

Lu Xiangsheng was stunned.

When he looked at Zhu Youxiao, his eyes changed.

He thought of countless possibilities, but he did not expect that Zhu Youxiao would say these words, because Zhu Youxiao's background was that the people were the last thing he cared about.

These people are the people at the bottom!
"So according to what Brother Ming said, should the people endure this?"

Lu Xiangsheng calmed down and said seriously.

"Shouldn't."

Zhu Youxiao said in a sonorous tone: "The things that should be changed the most have not changed. That proves that there is something wrong with the world today. The government is corrupt, the officialdom is dark, and everyone is acting for self-interest. There is no..."

"Brother Ming, be careful what you say!"

Lu Xiangsheng was horrified, and subconsciously stepped forward. When he stopped Zhu Youxiao from continuing, his eyes looked to the left and right cautiously.

What Lu Xiangsheng didn't know was that the moment he stepped forward, there were countless pairs of eyes staring at him, and even Cao Bianjiao's hand touched the back of his waist.

"Brother Lu, don't you agree with what I said?"

Zhu Youxiao was not nervous and looked at Lu Xiangsheng with a smile.

"Approval."

Lu Xiangsheng said with a serious expression: "But there are some things that shouldn't be said here."

"indeed."

Zhu Youxiao nodded and asked Lu Xiangsheng, "So, brother Lu, do you think...what the emperor is doing today is good or bad?"

"It may be difficult for Lu to answer this, Brother Ming."

Lu Xiangsheng pondered for a long time, thinking of what he had seen and heard since arriving in Beijing, he frowned and said: "After all, Lu is just a student of the Imperial College. What he sees and hears has limitations. How dare he make rash comments about the emperor, the world, and the emperor?" In the government affairs, I know even less about current affairs.

However, Lu felt that Daming might really be different from before.

Regardless of how many people were killed in this capital city, whether it was right or wrong, based on Lu’s knowledge, Lu thought it was good that the imperial court abolished the apportionment of Liao salaries, thus effectively reducing the burden on the people. Of course, this is just the scholar's opinion of Lu. Whether it is good or bad, in fact, public opinion will make it clear. "

What Ming Dynasty needs most is such talents.

Zhu Youxiao sighed with emotion and looked at Lu Xiangsheng. If he wanted to bring order to the Ming Dynasty, if he wanted to implement the New Deal, if he wanted to bring the Ming Dynasty back on track, what he needed was a group of determined people.

This is easy to say, but difficult to do.

The emperor is not omnipotent, he is also a mortal body. If everything is done by the emperor alone, it will be a farce in the end.

Zhu Youxiao needs helpers. Many helpers can shine in various fields. Maybe some people will fall behind on the way forward, but as long as there is fresh blood to replenish in time, Zhu Youxiao believes in what he wants to do. Corresponding results will certainly be achieved.

"Brother Lu, study hard in the Imperial College."

Zhu Youxiao lifted up his robe sleeves, looked at Lu Xiangsheng and said, "In fact, you have to find the way you want in your heart. What others say is only a reference after all. I believe that Brother Lu is destined to achieve extraordinary things in the future."

"Do you want to find it yourself?"

Lu Xiangsheng shook his head mockingly, "It seems that thinking too much is sometimes a burden. Brother Ming, Lu wants to thank you for helping Lu clear up his doubts."

Having said this, Lu Xiangsheng bowed solemnly.

"Goodbye by chance."

Zhu Youxiao raised his hand and returned the greeting: "It's getting late, so I'll take my leave first."

"Goodbye by chance."

Lu Xiangsheng returned.

Before saying goodbye to Lu Xiangsheng, Zhu Youxiao turned and looked at the Imperial Academy Square, looking at the noisy crowd with a faint smile on his lips.

Some things cannot be solved in a hurry.

Take your time.

You can't get fat in one bite.

Looking at Zhu Youxiao's leaving figure, Lu Xiangsheng stood there. For some reason, he always felt that the confidant he was communicating with was not a simple person. However, after thinking about it for a moment, Lu Xiangsheng shook his head with a smile and said nothing. He went to the Grand Square of the Imperial College to watch the debate that was still going on. Instead, he walked towards the academy with his head held high. At this moment, Lu Xiangsheng’s back was very straight!
(End of this chapter)