Daming: I am the most powerful emperor grandson, please abdicate the throne

Having received Zhu Yuanzhang's affirmation, Zhu Xuan was full of confidence in the special fund and was sure that he could do a good job.

After leaving the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Xuan not only prepared for the imperial examination, but also sent people to arrange the distribution of the fund. First, he selected those scholars who came to Beijing to take the exam and were truly poor but had good moral character.

First, give them some money so that they can take the exam with peace of mind without any other worries.

When the news of Zhu Xuan's special fund spread in the court, it first caused a sensation. When the ministers learned that Zhu Xuan could be so supportive of scholars, they all shouted "Long live the Crown Prince".

They were worried that Zhu Xuan only liked military generals.

Now he also likes civil servants. Many officials in the court are relieved. As a civil servant, they are of course happy to see that Zhu Xuan attaches so much importance to the imperial examination and scholars.

The day before the imperial examination.

The list of poor scholars of this session has been handed over to Zhu Xuan.

According to the established plan, Zhu Xuan gave them a special fund so that they could take the exam with peace of mind without any worries. At the same time, the news of the special fund was also spread.

When the news reached the group of scholars who were waiting for exams, it also caused a sensation. The scholars could not believe it was true.

There were also some poor scholars who, when they heard the news, all knelt down and kowtowed towards the direction of the imperial palace, shouting "Long live the Crown Prince", and wept with gratitude.

Jian Jinzhong had been studying. After separating from Xu Fan that day, he returned to a room with only four walls that he rented in Jinling and concentrated on reading and preparing for the exam.

Apart from reading, eating and resting, he did nothing else and went nowhere, preparing for the exam with all his strength.

Next to the books were two boiled potatoes and three sweet potatoes. This was his diet for the day. He would be entering the examination room tomorrow, so he had to get everything ready.

Therefore, Jian Jinzhong had no idea what was happening outside.

"Brother Jian, good news, good news..."

Xu Fan found this place, hurried in and said.

Jian Jinzhong's reading was interrupted. He frowned slightly, raised his head and asked, "Brother Xu, any good news?"

Xu Fan also knew that his arrival was too sudden, so he apologized first and then said, "Brother Jian, there is really good news. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince just issued a decree that the Ming Dynasty will set up a special fund to support scholars like Brother Jian who are virtuous, talented, and have excellent character."

Jian Jinzhong had never heard of this before. He was startled and asked curiously, "How to support?"

“The court gives the money directly.”

Xu Fan explained, "According to the court's explanation, it is for scholars like Brother Jian who are poor, virtuous, talented, and have excellent character, and who are determined to serve the country and the people. However, the imperial examination is difficult, and your family does not have enough money to study. The court is willing to send money every quarter to support Brother Jian's study. The only requirement is that you pass the high school entrance examination in the future, and truly govern the country for the country and the people, for the people of the world."

"really?"

When Jian Jinzhong heard the news, he widened his eyes in disbelief and was stunned for a long time.

There were many scholars like him in the Ming Dynasty.

There were many scholars who were unable to take the exams due to poverty, but were full of ambition and wanted to contribute to the world and the Ming Dynasty.

The support from the Ming Dynasty was like a sweet rain after a long drought.

"Of course it's true. The Ministry of Personnel has already announced it."

Xu Fan said, "But the court also has conditions. You must be both virtuous and talented to get support. Whether it is the local examination or the imperial examination, if you fail three times in a row, the court's support will be cut off. But, like Brother Jian... I'm sorry, I don't mean to look down on Brother Jian, but scholars with similar conditions as Brother Jian have knowledge and talent, and also have the ambition to serve the country. The only shortcoming is money."

Jian Jinzhong didn't care if others said he was poor.

However, after listening to Xu Fan's words, he still didn't quite believe it was true.

Daming is really willing to support them and take the exam three times!

These three times are enough!
If one fails three times, it means that he really does not have the ability to be an official, but if he fails once, it may be that his condition is not good. Many people who fail the exam once basically have no ability to take it again.

The special fund of the imperial court was prepared for people like them. Just when Jian Jinzhong was stunned, two officials from the Ministry of Personnel came outside and asked, "Does Jian Jinzhong live here?"

Seeing that Jian Jinzhong was still a little confused, Xu Fan quickly pulled him.

"Ah? I...I am!"

Jian Jinzhong said quickly.

The official from the Ministry of Personnel took out ten silver coins, one for each tael, and said, "This is the special fund given to you by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. You must do well in the exam and not let His Royal Highness down. Please sign your names!"

Jian Jinzhong took the silver coin and signed his name in a daze. Then he watched the two officials from the Ministry of Personnel leave. He still felt a little overwhelmed.

“Brother Jian!”

Xu Fan reminded.

At this moment, Jian Jinzhong's eyes were filled with tears. He knelt down facing the direction of the imperial palace and kowtowed three times vigorously.

His forehead turned red at this moment.

"I, Jian Jinzhong, will definitely not disappoint His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's high hopes. I will definitely pass the exam and help the country, His Majesty, and His Royal Highness."

"Dedicate yourself to the end of your life and die."

"If you can't do it, you will be struck by lightning and die miserably!"

"Your Highness, please rest assured!"

Jian Jinzhong said this with absolute certainty.

He knew that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was a good person, but he never expected that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could be this good.

This special fund solved his urgent needs and filled him with confidence on the road to study and career. In the future, even if he worked hard, he would contribute to His Highness and the Ming Dynasty.

Even if it means fighting to the last drop of my blood.

After saying that, he gathered himself together and continued to open the book to read.

It doesn’t matter if I fail the exam this time. I will try again next time and repay Your Highness.

“Brother Jian!”

Xu Fan was about to speak, but was interrupted by Jian Jinzhong: "Brother Xu, please don't disturb me for the time being."

"I'll take my leave first!"

Xu Fan also knew Jian Jinzhong's determination.

When he walked outside, he sighed, "Ming is lucky to have His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. His Royal Highness is so encouraging to scholars. I can't waste time. I will go back to read."

Within one day, all the poor scholars in the city who were preparing for the exam.

Everyone burst out with a determination to move forward, and everyone thought in their hearts that no matter what, even if it cost them their lives, they would repay Zhu Xuan's kindness.

I would rather die than be unable to serve my country in the future!
Jian Jinzhong was not the only one who had this idea. All the scholars who received the favor thought the same way.

At the same time, in the palace.

After Zhu Xuan passed on this decree, he arranged for people to conduct preliminary supervision to prevent this good intention from being wasted by the officials below.

However, at this time.

Hou Xian came in and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, His Highness Prince Heng requests an audience." (End of this chapter)