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

Chapter 110 Queen Ma meets Master Zhu for the first time, and the ugly daughter-in-law meets her father-in-law

The atmosphere in the Prime Minister's Mansion was solemn.

Early in the morning, Lu Zhongheng came to report last night's situation to Li Shanchang, with a look of horror still on his face.

"Hey, why is that old man so domineering?" He sighed helplessly, "Prime Minister, it is difficult to kill him unless a large army is sent out to charge back and forth."

Li Shanchang's face was ashen.

He tried to get rid of Fourth Master Zhu several times, but failed, which made him feel like he was stuck in his throat and couldn't let go.

"What's going on over there with Mao Xiang? My Prime Minister's residence was bombed, are they, the Imperial Guards, just sitting back and watching?" he asked in a deep voice, with a hint of anger in his voice.

"Said they are still investigating." Lu Zhongheng said with dissatisfaction.

"What else can be investigated?" Li Shanchang shouted angrily.

"He said that our speculation last night was just speculation after all, and evidence is required when handling a case." Lu Zhongheng snorted, "I don't think he dares to offend Fourth Master Zhu."

"He wants to hide? I won't let him hide." Li Shanchang smiled coldly, "To deal with Fourth Master Zhu, we still have to rely on the power of the imperial court. Isn't it that the deputy leader of the Beggar Gang is suspected to be Zhang Dingbian, one of Chen Youliang's remaining members?"

"It must be Zhang Dingbian." Lu Zhongheng nodded.

"Hmph, if the Beggar Gang becomes Chen Youliang's remnant, then the court can send out an army, right?" Li Shanchang sneered.

Lu Zhongheng suddenly realized.

Li Shanchang wants to beat Mr. Zhu into a remnant of Chen Youliang. In this case, His Majesty must be furious, especially since Zhang Dingbian almost killed His Majesty.

"The iron cavalry swept across and thousands of arrows were fired. I don't believe that I can't kill Fourth Master Zhu." Li Shanchang hummed.

"My subordinates will prepare now." Lu Zhongheng frowned, "However, I mobilized a thousand archers without authorization last night. Although I made up the order later, I am still worried about His Majesty..."

"It doesn't matter!" Li Shanchang said firmly, "The Northern Expedition is about to start. Your Majesty won't care about this."

Lu Zhongheng felt relieved after hearing this.

That's right, His Majesty still needs generals like him to fight.

……

Xuanwu Academy.

The ice and snow have not yet melted, and when I look up, I see a vast expanse of white.

There was silence in the huge academy, except for Fourth Master Zhu walking through the snow.

He walked towards the school building, and not long after, a clear and sweet sound of reading came into his ears. The sound was loud and echoed in the empty academy.

"It's hard to describe. It's Qi. It's very big and strong. If it's upright and harmless, it's stuck between heaven and earth. It's Qi. It matches righteousness and Tao. If it's not right, it's discouraged."

"How brave are you? I have heard that you are more courageous than your master. If you are self-reflective, you will not shrink. Even though you are brown and broad, I will not be afraid. If you are self-reflective, even if there are thousands of people, I will go."

Fourth Master Zhu stopped under a tall cedar tree and listened quietly to the sound of reading.

Although the sound was not loud, it seemed to have a magical power that could penetrate the ice and snow, envelope the entire academy, and resonate with the heaven and earth.

How angry!
At this moment, he felt the destiny book in his mind tremble slightly, as if he was touched by this invisible aura of awe-inspiring power.

As the sound of reading reverberated, the awe-inspiring aura around him gradually gathered, surging like a rolling tide, and continuously flowed into the Book of Qi Luck.

Fourth Master Zhu closed his eyes, as if in trance.

After a long time, the sound of reading stopped, and Fourth Master Zhu slowly opened his eyes, the light in his eyes was dazzling.

He pushed open the door to the courtyard and walked in. He saw Han Yike and Zheng Shiyuan holding books in their hands. They were the two who were reading just now.

"Fourth Master." They all saluted.

"Let's call him Dean from now on." Luo Guanzhong walked out, "The world calls him Fourth Master. We are an academy."

"Meet the dean." Han Yike and Zheng Shiyuan paid their respects together.

"Okay." Fourth Master Zhu raised his hand.

He thought that when his realm improved, his students would call him Master.

Academy Master.

……

The four of them returned to the study and started making tea.

Fourth Master Zhu took a sip, and the fragrance of tea overflowed in his mouth. He immediately asked: "February next year will be the time for the general examination. You two should have obtained the qualifications for the general examination, right?"

Han Yike and Zheng Shiyuan nodded in unison, they were already candidates.

A hint of cunning flashed in the eyes of Fourth Master Zhu. He blinked slightly and said, "This spacious and impressive academy is now empty without students. You must help me think of a solution."

The four of them frowned in thought.

Han Yike and Zheng Shiyuan were still confused.

They don't understand why Fourth Master Zhu wants to open an academy and spend so much money. What's the point?
"Actually, it's not impossible." Luo Guanzhong spread his hands and said, "We can ask them to write letters to their fellow villagers and introduce the Xuanwu Academy in the capital in detail. I believe that many students from poor families will be willing to choose to attend the academy in order to save accommodation costs."

"Yes! This is a good idea!" Mr. Zhu was overjoyed when he heard this. "You should hurry up and write a letter now. It doesn't matter if you ask them to come in advance."

"Fourth Master, isn't this a bit expensive?" Han Yike asked.

"I have a lot of money!" Fourth Master Zhu waved his hand boldly.

"Okay, let's go write now." Zheng Shiyuan stood up.

They don't know yet whether the dean can teach or educate people. However, the dean is definitely the most arrogant dean in history.

The enrollment matter was settled, and Fourth Master Zhu looked relaxed.

He imagined the scene where the academy was filled with the sound of reading loudly. At that time, his level had not soared?
This little money is well spent!
Besides, when these students enter the court or enter all walks of life in the Ming Dynasty, it will also be his influence.

"Lao Luo, how's your writing going?" Master Zhu asked.

"I only wrote four times." Luo Guanzhong rubbed his eyebrows.

"Are you stuck?" Fourth Master Zhu spread his hands, "Would you like me to give you some ideas?"

He blinked, feeling a strange feeling. Let alone four chapters, the next hundred chapters of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" can be told.

……

For several days, the sun shone brightly and a warm breeze blew through the streets and alleys of the capital.

As the ice and snow gradually melted, people in the capital went out of their homes one after another to enjoy the rare warm sunshine in winter.

Queen Ma also left the palace with her maid Yu'er.

"Yu'er, let's go for a swim in Xuanwu Lake today." Queen Ma said, "I'm feeling dizzy from being bored in the palace. Let's go and enjoy the cold wind."

Yu'er nodded with a smile and responded: "What the empress said is that going out for a walk can really make people feel better. Moreover, after the Lantern Festival, the empress will be busy with palace affairs again. It is really rare to have half a day free now. ."

"There is nothing we can do about a big family problem." Empress Ma said helplessly, "One person is more troublesome than the other."

The two rode in a carriage and soon arrived at Xuanwu Lake. Queen Ma got off the carriage gracefully and looked up to see the magnificent academy next to the lake.

Her eyes were full of surprise: "Huh? When did such a large-scale academy be built here?"

Yu'er also looked at the academy curiously: "Your Majesty, I have never seen this academy before. Judging from its extraordinary grandeur, it must have been built not long ago."

"Let's go in and have a look." Queen Ma walked straight to the academy.

Yu'er followed closely behind her.

As long as Yu'er is around, Queen Ma feels at ease and dares to go anywhere.

When the two of them stepped into the academy, wherever they looked, they saw tall lecture halls and majestic libraries. The exquisite school buildings were well-proportioned. However, the huge academy was empty and surprisingly quiet.

"Why is there no one?" Yu'er was curious.

"Walk inside." Queen Ma quickened her pace.

Not long after, they heard bursts of sound breaking through the air. Following the sound, I saw an old man with silver hair practicing his sword skills. The brilliant sword light flickered like lightning piercing the void.

"I examine myself three times a day: Are you not loyal to others? Are you not trusting your friends? Are you not accustomed to passing on?"

The old man practiced his sword while reciting the book, his voice was like a bell.

Queen Ma was shocked and surprised. She had never seen such a majestic old man before.

……

Yu'er on the side was stunned: "My dear, this old man's sword skills are superb, he is definitely a master."

"Stronger than you?" Queen Ma asked.

"I guess it's about the same as my master Shen Ni." Yu'er said.

Queen Ma's eyes flashed with surprise.

In her eyes, Yu'er's master, Senior Shenni, is an immortal.

"Two guests, why don't you come in and have tea?" Fourth Master Zhu put away his knife and smiled at the two of them.

He had noticed the arrival of the two of them a long time ago. He looked up and saw a gentle and dignified woman standing there. She was not pretty, but she had a sense of majesty.

The girl next to the woman looks like a practicing practitioner.

"Excuse me." Empress Ma walked over and smiled, "I came to the lake today and saw the newly built academy. I was curious, so I came in to take a look."

"The academy is open to the public, so why bother." Fourth Master Zhu asked with a smile, "What do you think of the academy?"

"Very good." Queen Ma smiled and nodded.

"Madam, if your family has children who want to study, they can send them to the academy." Fourth Master Zhu spread his hands.

Queen Ma was stunned and smiled slightly: "Who are you?"

Fourth Master Zhu waved his hand: "I am the dean of this academy. They all call me Fourth Master Zhu."

Queen Ma was secretly shocked.

It turns out you are Mr. Zhu!

No wonder Lao Si’s master is so reckless.

Is it you who turned my fourth son, a dignified prince, into a street kid?

"Greetings, senior." Queen Ma bowed slightly.

Yu'er was still in shock. Of course she also knew about Fourth Master Zhu.

Fourth Master Zhu made an invitation gesture: "Come in and have a cup of hot tea?"

Queen Ma nodded: "Okay, I just want to ask my senior for advice."

She and Yu'er followed Fourth Master Zhu into the lobby, and Yu'er looked around cautiously.

Luo Guanzhong, Han Yike and Zheng Shiyuan were studying. When they saw guests arriving, they got up one after another.

"These are the teachers and students of my academy." Fourth Master Zhu introduced.

"Fourth Master, in such a big academy, are you four the only ones?" Queen Ma asked with a smile.

She thought to herself, where is the fourth child?
Fourth Master Zhu laughed loudly: "There are only a few of us at the moment. I also have two direct disciples who have not come to the academy for the time being. Therefore, I just asked my wife if there are any children at home who want to study."

His face was calm, not the least bit embarrassed.

Empress Ma frowned slightly: "Yes, I do, but I have my own school at home."

"It doesn't matter!"

Fourth Master Zhu waved his hand, "This academy not only teaches, but also teaches martial arts."

Queen Ma looked strange.

Just do it to my fourth child, don’t think about doing it to my other children.

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