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

When Zhu Biao was still alive, Zhu Yuanzhang handled government affairs with Zhu Biao's help.

Before Zhu Xuan became regent, he had always been the one who read the memorials personally. However, there were too many of them piling up, and he often had to stay up late into the night to finish processing them. Even though he was happy to do so, his body could not take it after a long time.

In the same year, Zhu Xuan proposed not to give power but only the opportunity to read memorials to the cabinet ministers. Zhu Yuanzhang agreed, thinking that this could indeed be used.

However, looking back at the cabinet now, if we let things go, there will indeed be trouble in the future.

The cabinet of the Ming Dynasty was a very special thing, so much so that in the end, even if the emperor did not attend court, the cabinet alone could operate smoothly.

However, the disadvantages are also obvious.

The prime minister was abolished in order to centralize power, and later the existence of the cabinet became more serious than the prime minister.

This is what Zhu Yuanzhang just said. In the future, the cabinet may even surpass the imperial power.

"My grandson understands."

Zhu Xuan still admired his grandfather's unique vision. A simple cabinet could make him think of so many things that have not happened in the future. He was worthy of being an emperor for decades.

Anyone who can sit in this position, especially the founding emperor, is not a simple person.

"My grandson will control the cabinet in the future and prevent it from growing wildly."

"A cabinet is good, but the officials in it can never have real power. Only the emperor can truly hold power."

Zhu Xuan assured with certainty.

In fact, he could only guarantee that he could do this while he and Wen Gui were in power. When they were gone in the future, it was unknown whether his descendants would be able to do it.

However, no one can predict what the future will be like, and the future no longer has much to do with Zhu Xuan.

Zhu Xuan had no way of judging how many years the Ming Dynasty would last by then, and could only let the people after him deal with things in turmoil. The change of dynasties was actually a very common thing.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, "You've said too much!"

Originally, I came out to see how the results of the exam were, but I accidentally brought up the topic through civil servants and scholars, such as the cabinet, the future of the Ming Dynasty, etc. I really talked too much about such far-reaching topics.

Zhu Xuan smiled and said, "Grandpa Emperor is teaching my grandson and Wengui how to be an emperor in the future. The more he talks, the more my grandson and Wengui like to listen."

Wen Gui nodded cooperatively and said, "Yes, yes! Great Grandfather, you can talk more. Your grandson really likes to listen!"

In fact, little Wengui didn't know much. No matter how smart he was, he was only good at studying. He didn't know much about governing a country or imperial power.

It’s just that his great-grandfather was happy, so he was willing to keep listening. As long as his great-grandfather was happy, that was enough.

He is also a very filial grandson!

"well!"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, "You two only know how to make me happy!"

But, Lao Zhu is really happy.

Seeing how sensible my grandson and great-grandson are, it’s hard not to be happy.

"I am not trying to please my great grandfather, but he is really teaching us!"

Zhu Xuan smiled and said, "Throughout history, which emperor could do as well as Grandpa Huang? Basically no one. Grandpa Huang is the best!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's smile became even brighter. When he saw Wen Gui nodding his head to show that this was the case, he felt even happier and said with a smile, "We are not that good either. Okay, okay, let's go outside and see how the results are being announced."

The long street outside was still bustling.

Various good news kept coming out.

Some of the scholars on the list laughed excitedly, some sat on the street and cried bitterly, and some appeared calm on the surface but were actually very happy.

There were also many scholars who failed the imperial examination and sat dejectedly on the street.

There seemed to be all kinds of people under the list. Among the crowd of onlookers, those who were not scholars were actually happy to see this. They witnessed the happy event of the Ming Dynasty imperial examination, and some people were once again looking for a son-in-law under the list.

As long as they like someone, they will come and chat with them.

The long street is bustling with activity.

Some scholars who were originally unknown quickly became popular because their names were on the list.

Inside the inn where Zhu Xuan was staying, those people were also looking outside. No one paid attention to the presence of Zhu Xuan and his companions, so they could speak more casually without worrying about being recognized that they were traveling incognito.

"Let's go down and have a look."

Zhu Xuan naturally agreed with Lao Zhu's proposal and said, "Li Xu, get ready."

Li Xu received the order and hurried down to arrange security matters.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, "Why bother? They are all citizens of our Ming Dynasty. They won't do anything to us."

To him, most of the people of the Ming Dynasty were honest and simple. Of course, there was a small number who were not honest and simple, but this small number could not cause any trouble.

"My grandson thinks it's better to be careful."

After Zhu Xuan finished making arrangements and saw Li Xu coming back, they went downstairs and arrived at the long street.

At this time, Zeng Qi, who ranked first in the examination, finally arrived.

Seeing that he was ranked first, Zeng Qi was very calm and just smiled. As a talented man from Jiangxi, he didn't seem surprised at all by his ranking. He was a humble person and didn't laugh wildly, get ecstatic, or cry because of it.

This is the calmness that a talented person should have.

"Brother Zeng, congratulations!"

"Congratulations, Brother Zeng, you got first place in the exam!"

"The first place winner of the exam is here!"

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As soon as Zeng Qi arrived, he was recognized by some of his classmates or other scholars from Jiangxi. Then many people nearby heard him and surrounded Zeng Qi.

They were extremely enthusiastic and surrounded Zeng Qi.

There were also a few businessmen or people from big families who came directly to express their goodwill, saying that they wanted to invite Zeng Qi to their home and introduce their daughters to Zeng Qi, etc.

"Being a farmer in the morning and ascending to the Emperor's Hall in the evening."

Zhu Yuanzhang also thought of this poem, and laughed, "This poem by the ancients is really well written. Once you pass the imperial examination, you will be like a fish leaping over the dragon gate. This is exactly what it means. No wonder countless scholars are crazy about the imperial examination."

It turns out that the imperial examination is real and can make people successful.

It can allow a person to transcend his own class and be promoted to a completely new class.

Especially some scholars from poor families, they relied on the imperial examination to break through themselves and realize new life values.

"We in the Ming Dynasty cannot do without these farmers."

Zhu Xuan said: "Among scholars, some are obsessed with fame and fortune, while others sincerely want to do something for our Ming Dynasty. I think Zeng Qi is quite good."

They were all looking at Zeng Qi in front of them.

This man humbly bowed to the people who surrounded him, and then politely declined those who wanted to be his son-in-law, as well as many classmates who congratulated him.

He humbly greeted everyone here and then said he was leaving.

He acted very calmly, without the ecstasy of having passed the imperial examination, nor any inappropriate behavior, nor the arrogance of being the first place. (End of this chapter)