The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 182 Bald donkey dares to seduce the princess.

If this article by Fang Xiaoru is just used to quarrel with Confucian scholars, it would be a waste.

Its real use should be to popularize science for everyone.

Break down barriers in people’s minds.

Therefore, Chen Jingke had thousands of copies printed and distributed among the slaves on the Yellow River.

Because most people were illiterate, he specially found some people to read to everyone.

He also sent part of it to Zhu Biao in Luoyang.

Over there is a large construction site with a population of 200,000 people.

Such a good publicity opportunity cannot be passed up.

As for whether Zhu Biao would agree, Chen Jingke was not worried at all.

Lao Zhu may still doubt his intentions, but Zhu Biao basically does not.

As for Zhu Xiongying, if that kid dares to doubt himself, he will be in trouble in the future.

Moreover, the servants on Zhu Biao's side were all retired from the army.

Ordinary people are afraid of the etiquette of Confucian scholars, but those military men don't care.

Therefore, he felt that if he really wanted to promote hair shaving, the construction site in Luoyang would be the most convenient.

But right now, his goal is still on the side of the Yellow River slaves.

The new capital is expected to take two years to repair, so he has plenty of time to promote hair shaving.

The new embankment of the Yellow River is expected to be completed in mid-October. If you miss this village, you will not have this store.

I don’t ask everyone to follow suit and shave their heads now, just let them know that this is happening.

In fact, the effect of Fang Xiaoru's article was even better than he imagined.

With the propaganda, everyone became more and more dissatisfied with the so-called etiquette.

Do not suffer from widowhood but suffer from inequity.

Those Confucian scholars are so superior that it is impossible to say that there is no injustice in the hearts of the people.

It used to be just a bit unbalanced, but once provoked by this article, it turned into resentment.

You guys are so superior, but you still don't let us cut our hair short because of bullshit etiquette?

It's really deceiving people too much.

In addition, there are many people with short hair around me as role models.

So many people who were unconvinced about shaving their hair cut their hair short out of righteous indignation.

And they were more active than anyone else, promoting Fang Xiaoru's articles and frantically pulling everyone to shave their heads.

The herd effect comes into effect.

Ordinary people who lack independent opinions are inspired by the people around them and join the shaving process one after another.

However, there are still more people who continue to grow their hair.

After all, the Yellow River is about to be repaired. If you shave your hair, what will you do after you return home?

At that time, the gentry and elders in the countryside and villages will get angry, but it can kill them.

Chen Jingke also knew everyone's concerns and was quite helpless about it.

All he can do is to publicize it as much as possible, and it is impossible to force everyone to shave their heads.

Otherwise, what is the difference between him and those Confucian scholars?

As time goes by, the river embankment becomes taller and longer, and the day when the river embankment in Shandong is closed is getting closer and closer.

The servants are getting happier every day.

Because that means that the day for them to go home is getting closer.

But a feeling of uneasiness also followed.

Mainly from the shaved community.

Whether it was impulsive or bewitched, I shaved off my hair.

What should I do when I get home?

Will something go wrong?

Faced with this situation, Chen Jingke also felt deeply powerless:

"I'm not afraid of being reasonable with the other party. What I'm most afraid of is that they won't be reasonable..."

"I can just pat my butt and leave, but leave the trouble to them..."

"I finally know what strict etiquette means."

Fang Xiaoru was as calm as ever: "This is a lesson, we must learn it."

"If you want to resist those people, you must be fully prepared, otherwise you will harm others and yourself."

Chen Jingke sighed: "But... this lesson is likely to kill many people."

Fang Xiaoru said: "You also said it, but it's possible..."

"If you are really guilty, you should stick to it and overturn that group of people completely."

"Securing for all peoples the freedom they deserve... Only in this way can we comfort everyone..."

Chen Jingke nodded heavily.

From the day he unveiled the emperor's list, his goal has not changed from beginning to end.

Just change the world.

It will not only change the future destiny of Chinese civilization, but also make the lives of all people easier.

This will never change.

Seeing his tragic look, Fang Xiaoru smiled.

He laughed so hard that he burst into tears.

Chen Jingke asked in confusion: "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with me?"

Fang Xiaoru supported his knees with one hand, shook it with the other, and said:

"Haha... Jing Ke is smart but confused for a while..."

"I've always seen you look confident before, but today I realized that you can also be confused sometimes."

Chen Jingke frowned slightly and said displeasedly: "I know I was too impulsive this time, but do you think it's time to laugh now?"

When Fang Xiaoru saw that he was really angry, he stopped laughing and said:

"I heard that King Zhou is your disciple?"

Chen Jingke nodded and said, "What's wrong? Invite him in to promote short hair together?"

Seeing that he still didn't understand, Fang Xiaoru stopped playing riddles and said:

"Where is the fiefdom of King Zhou?"

Chen Jingke replied casually: "Kaifeng...ah, I understand."

"How could I have forgotten this matter? We can use the influence of Prince Zhou's Palace to protect the safety of these people who have shaved their heads."

Fang Xiaoru said with a smile: "Don't forget the military reform. The imperial court has installed 200,000 military households in Henan, almost all over Henan."

"Although they have changed their military status to civilian status, some habits cannot be changed in a day or two."

"You have a close relationship with Duke Wei and Marquis Yongchang. Just say hello to them and everything will be settled."

"If His Highness the Crown Prince can be made to speak, the effect will be even better."

"When the time comes, with the protection of the Zhou Prince's Mansion above and the care of the military households below, what kind of waves can those gentry clans make?"

Chen Jingke said excitedly: "Yeah, why didn't I think of it. Hey, I'm so confused."

Then he looked at Fang Xiaoru and gritted his teeth and said, "Why didn't you tell me in advance and wait to see my joke?"

Fang Xiaoru smiled and said, "How many times have you seen my jokes before? This time we are even."

Chen Jingke was at a loss for words for a moment. He had indeed seen Fang Xiaoru's jokes a lot, but he didn't expect to be caught.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, no wonder he could sit in that position in his previous life.

The ability is really not bad.

If there wasn't something wrong with his thinking, he wouldn't have ended up with the title of Jianwen's Three Idiots.

I hope that in this life, he can become a dragon instead of a 'stupid'.

He solemnly bowed to Fang Xiaoru and said:

"I was rude to you many times before, please forgive me, Brother Fang."

At this moment, he completely abandoned all the prejudices of Fang Xiaoru's previous life.

Fang Xiaoru turned sideways and received a half-ceremony. Chen Jingke has indeed seen his jokes, and he should accept this gift.

But he also taught him many things, leading him out of his own way and onto his current path.

It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a mentor.

Therefore, he turned sideways and received a half-ceremony.

When Chen Jingke stood up, he straightened his clothes and bowed solemnly:

"Thanks to Professor Jingke for his kindness, Xiao Ru will never forget it for the rest of his life."

At this moment, he also completely solved the little knot in his heart.

Chen Jingke helped him up and said, "The most fearful thing in life is loneliness. With Brother Fang here, I won't be lonely."

Fang Xiaoru also smiled and said: "Haha... I feel exactly the same way. I am lucky enough to meet Jing Ke."

There was only sympathy between the two.

They are not the kind of hypocritical people. When the knot is over, they will completely let go of the matter and never mention it again.

Instead, he talked about promoting short hair.

Fang Xiaoru said: "Luoyang is the new capital, and Henan will soon become the new capital city."

"As the saying goes, if something is good at the top, it will be better at the bottom."

"The preferences of the capital city are most easily imitated by people in the world."

"If all the people in Gyeonggi Province shave their hair short, people in other places will soon follow suit."

"So, promoting short hair is not something you should be doing, nor is it arguing with rotten scholars."

"It's about whether we can get Henan people to accept short hair before moving the capital."

Chen Jingke pondered for a moment and said with deep understanding:

"That's true. Henan is not yet the capital, so there is not much resistance to changing customs."

"Once the capital move is completed, this place will become the center of the world."

"If you want to make any changes, you will have to pay a hundred times the price."

"I will send a letter to King Zhou and ask him to come back and cooperate in promoting short hair."

Fang Xiaoru added: "It is best to obtain the support of Duke Wei and Marquis Yongchang. They can even use orders to ask military households to shave their heads."

"If you can go to Luoyang and convince His Highness the Crown Prince, the effect will be better."

Chen Jingke nodded, Zhu Biao did not need to express his position personally, as long as he did not object.

All the 200,000 veterans who built the new capital will be shaved into short hair, and the matter will almost be accomplished.

"I will write a letter to King Zhou, Duke Wei and Marquis Yongchang now, and then set off for Luoyang."

"I'll leave this matter to you."

Fang Xiaoru said: "Don't worry, there won't be any problems as long as I'm here."

The reason why he is confident in saying this is that firstly, Bai Ying will definitely support him; secondly, although Li Qi does not directly support them, he is also leaning towards them.

The third nature is his own fighting ability. Fang Xiaoru never lacks confidence.

Chen Jingke didn't waste any time and started taking action immediately.

He first wrote a letter and handed it to Fang Xiaoru: "Send this letter in five days."

Then he took a boat to Yingtian, where he wanted to explain the situation to Zhu Yuanzhang in person.

This is a tacit understanding between him and Zhu Yuanzhang. If you have any big plans, communicate them first and don't act without permission.

In the past, if you shaved your hair and had a verbal argument with the Confucian scholars, you could cut it off first and then tell the story later.

Now if you want to lay out the future capital of Henan and use the power of the Zhou Palace and the military, you must discuss it with Zhu Yuanzhang in advance.

We have always had a tacit understanding with Lao Zhu and his family.

He didn't want to break this tacit understanding himself.

Therefore, even though it would take a lot of time, he decided to go back to Yingtian.

As for why it took five days to send the letter to King Zhou, it was also calculated.

It would take him about four days to return to Yingtian and one day to convince Zhu Yuanzhang.

Fang Xiaoru sent the letter after this matter. Although it was stuck in time, it was not considered to be done first and reported later.

Even if Zhu Yuanzhang knew it, he wouldn't say anything.

After returning to Yingtian smoothly, he did not go home, but went directly to the palace.

After meeting Zhu Yuanzhang, he explained his plan in detail.

Including borrowing the power of Zhou Wangfu and the military.

"Whether the hair shaving thing can be successful or not depends on this..."

Zhu Yuanzhang did not comment, but asked: "Why do you care so much about shaving your hair? It has nothing to do with you directly, right?"

Chen Jingke was silent for a moment and said solemnly: "My conscience and medical ethics do not allow me to sit idly by. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled with satisfaction and said, "Okay, we will fulfill your conscience and medical ethics."

"Just go ahead and do it. If anything happens, I'll take care of it for you."

Chen Jingke said gratefully: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Go and see Fuqing. She is worried about you these days."

Chen Jingke said: "Yes, I will retire."

After saying that, he turned around and left the main hall. As for where to find Fuqing, there was no need to think about it. It was naturally the side hall of Qianqing Palace.

After he left, Queen Ma came out from behind the screen and said:

"You are really good at winning people's hearts. It is obviously something that benefits the country and the people, but it becomes like you are giving him a favor."

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile: "This is called the art of controlling subordinates. Although you are smarter than me, sister, you are really not as good as me when it comes to employing people."

Ma Xiuying has no doubt about this.

If he didn't know how to employ people and how to control his subordinates, he wouldn't be able to transform from a beggar to an emperor.

"You really don't care about anything and let him figure it out on his own?"

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "How is it possible? Tiande would not have taken action without our order."

"Lanyu will help him, but without our orders, he can't command many people."

"I will give an oral message to Tiande and Lan Yu to cooperate with Chen Jingke's plan."

Empress Ma nodded with satisfaction and said, "I'll write to Biao'er and Chu'er and ask them to keep an eye on Chen Jingke."

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally would not disagree. After the matter was agreed upon, he said:

"Jing Ke's shortcomings have also been exposed. Although he has great talent and a long-term vision, he lacks experience and is prone to making mistakes."

Empress Ma nodded and said, "I saw about the marriage to Fuqing last time."

"But this is normal. He is still young and has no experience. He just needs to hone his skills for a while."

"On the other hand, Fang Xiaoru is beyond my expectation."

Zhu Yuanzhang said proudly: "We are not surprised at all. We have known for a long time that he has great talent."

"Now it's just fulfilled, our evaluation of him."

Empress Ma smiled and said: "Okay, okay, you have the best vision. Then quickly discover a few more talents and leave them to your precious grandson."

On the other side, Chen Jingke came to the side hall and saw Princess Fuqing as expected.

The little girl was very worried at first, but when she saw his short hair, she couldn't help but laugh.

Chen Jingke touched his short hair and laughed too.

Longing, worry... are all dissolved in this smile.

"Your amulet works very well. Everything went well when I went out this time."

Princess Fuqing said softly: "That's good, I will continue to pray for you in Beijing."

Chen Jingke felt warm in his heart: "Me too..."

As soon as the words came out, I heard someone shouting not far away:

"Hey, that bald donkey dares to seduce the royal princess. I'm looking for a beating."

(End of this chapter)