Ming Dynasty: The ghost betrays the Confucian sage, my son Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 103 Xu Da: The Fourth Master looks like His Majesty’s father
Xuanwu Lakeside.

The former headquarters of the Fish Dragon Gang is currently being expanded.

Fourth Master Zhu decided to convert this place into an academy. The environment is quiet and large enough. It is enough to add a school hall and a school building to the original one.

So, with a wave of his hand, the money went first.

Hundreds of craftsmen responded to the call and were very motivated.

"Fourth Master, what will we do if there are no students at this time?" Luo Guanzhong asked sadly.

"Then let us beggar gang stay." Fourth Master Zhu spread his hands.

Luo Guanzhong held his forehead.

Are today’s beggars so arrogant? I want to join too.

"I heard that the autumn crabs in Xuanwu Lake are very delicious." Zhu Siye chanted, "The purple crabs are delicious in the autumn, and the green crabs are delicious in the evening."

"Then let's go." Luo Guanzhong started to swallow.

The two got on a boat.

The boat belongs to the Beggar Clan and has already prepared autumn crabs.

Orange-red crabs were already placed on the table. When you got closer and smelled them, the aroma of crab meat hit your nostrils.

"My whole life is about my mouth." Luo Guanzhong swallowed his saliva, "Today I will learn from those literati and elegant people and eat crabs."

"Taotie once." Mr. Zhu said as he took action.

Gently open the crab shell to reveal the crab roe and meat inside. The crab roe has an attractive orange color, a delicate texture, melts in your mouth, and a mellow and rich aroma. The crab meat is white, tender and delicate, and tastes delicious.

Paired with a glass of rice wine and the beautiful view of the lake, it's perfect.

……

The new year is approaching in a blink of an eye.

The academy by Xuanwu Lake has been built. It is located among the quiet mountains and rivers. It has white walls, dark tiles, and upturned eaves, making it look simple and elegant.

In front of the courtyard gate, a pair of stone lions are majestic and solemn.

When you walk into the academy, the first thing you see is a tall archway, on which is engraved: Learn extensively, interrogate, think carefully, discern clearly, and practice diligently.

Passing through the archway, there is a wide courtyard. The courtyard is lined with green trees, quiet and elegant.

Deep in the courtyard are the main buildings of the academy - the lecture hall and library.

In addition to the lecture hall and library, the academy also has many exquisite small courtyards for students to live and rest. The layout of these courtyards is compact and well-proportioned.

Fourth Master Zhu brought Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di to visit.

"It's true that money can make a fool of himself." Zhu Yuanzhang looked around and said, "You have built the academy so quickly."

"Master, can I come to this academy to study in the future?" Zhu Di's eyes lit up.

Fourth Master Zhu pointed to the back hill of the academy, and could vaguely see some exquisite little buildings there, and said, "You are my direct disciple, studying in the back hill."

The mountain behind the academy will be a holy place.

Zhu Di was full of yearning: "Great, I can be alone with Miaoyun, master, when will we move to the back mountain?"

Snapped!
Fourth Master Zhu waved his hand and slapped him on the back of the head: "What are you thinking about? I went to the back mountain to study and practice martial arts better."

Snapped!
Before Zhu Di could react, Zhu Yuanzhang slapped him on the back of the head: "There are no disciples in the academy now. Wouldn't it be embarrassing to ask Master You to move in at this time?"

Zhu Di touched the back of his head and gritted his teeth.

He himself was wondering, why didn't I hide? I was used to being beaten? Young Master, I am the leader of the Zhaotian Gang!

"It is indeed necessary to recruit disciples." Fourth Master Zhu raised his eyes and said to Zhu Yuanzhang, "Help me promote it. Children of relatives and friends can introduce it to me. You know my level of teaching and educating people."

As he spoke, he pointed to Zhu Di next to him.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked strange.

Do you teach and educate people? You turned a dignified prince into a street kid! Hey, forget it about the fourth child in our family, and don’t harm others, okay?
"Well, let's talk to them." He agreed superficially.

Zhu Di on the side winked at Zhu Yuanzhang, stretched out his fingers and made two and three.

What he meant was that the second and third children should also be put in this academy.

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head firmly.

By then, the Queen will not be irritable anymore? Do we still have a good life?
"My academy not only teaches the Four Books and Five Classics." Zhu Siye introduced his educational philosophy, "Mathematics, physics, chemistry and other science and engineering subjects are also required."

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di are both confused.

Of course Fourth Master Zhu knows that they don't understand, and even he himself didn't learn those subjects well in his previous life.

However, these subjects are available in China, not to mention mathematics, such as "Ten Books of Suanjing"; physics is also available, from Mozi in the Warring States Period to Shen Kuo's "Mengxi Bi Tan" in the Song Dynasty; chemistry is from the early Taoist alchemy There it was, and later gunpowder and so on.

Of course, Fourth Master Zhu would make his academy focus on Confucianism. After all, he wanted to become a Confucian sage.

……

Green Ant New Distillery, red clay small stove.

Can you drink a cup of snow when you come here late?

The cold winter has arrived, and Zhu Di went back that day. In the small courtyard beside the Qinhuai River, only the lonely figure of Fourth Master Zhu remained.

He carefully prepared three dishes of side dishes, cooked a pot of fragrant rice wine, and was about to enjoy the peace and comfort of winter.

"Master!" A sweet voice broke the silence. With a joyful smile, Xu Miaoyun stepped into the house holding the hand of an elegant and dignified middle-aged man.

She introduced cheerfully: "Master, this is my father, who came specially to visit you."

The middle-aged man is none other than General Xu Da, who is powerful in both the government and the public.

When his eyes fell on Fourth Master Zhu, shock and disbelief flashed in his eyes. He could barely stand still, and his mind was filled with turbulent thoughts.

How can it be? The Fourth Master Zhu in front of him was so similar to the late Uncle Zhu, as if they were carved from the same mold.

"The general's visit to this humble abode is really a blessing." Mr. Zhu stood up calmly to greet him.

Xu Da was still immersed in shock, staring at Fourth Master Zhu intently.

Xu Miaoyun on the side noticed something strange about her father and tugged at the corner of his clothes awkwardly: "Dad, what's wrong with you? Stop being rude."

Xu Da just woke up from a dream. He quickly calmed down and smiled: "Junior Xu Da has met the fourth master. I am really lucky to have your guidance. During this period of time, thanks to your careful teaching and care .”

"General, you're welcome."

Fourth Master Zhu was very cheerful and made a gesture of invitation, "What a coincidence, can we have a couple of drinks?"

Xu Da didn't show any pretense and sat down opposite Master Zhu.

Xu Miaoyun was obediently on the side, pouring wine for the two of them.

"Come, I'll give you a toast to the fourth master." Xu Da raised his glass, "My little girl's martial arts has made rapid progress, thanks to you, the fourth master."

"Miaoyun is extremely talented and she works hard herself." Fourth Master Zhu smiled.

After three glasses of wine, the two of them became familiar with each other.

Xu Da pretended to ask casually: "Fourth Master, where are you from?"

Fourth Master Zhu put down his wine glass and blurted out: "It should be Fengyang!"

puff!
Xu Da was shocked and spit out a mouthful of wine.

"What a coincidence, isn't it?" He quickly concealed his surprise, "I am also from Fengyang."

Of course Fourth Master Zhu knew that he was from Fengyang, and a group of Huaixi generals were from Fengyang.

Xu Da was secretly shocked.

This fourth master looks so much like Uncle Zhu, could he be a relative of His Majesty?

(End of this chapter)