golden scales

The news of Yongwang's joining the army quickly spread from the capital to the places where culture and education are well-developed across the country.

Since it has become a public event, it is most normal for it to be mixed.Some people sneered at this, thinking that this was the fall of the Tian family's prestige.Some people applauded this, thinking that it was regaining the covenant of "the emperor guards the gate of the country".

These two kinds of people are still orthodox scholars, and there are even partial literati who study dragon slaughter and black-bellied science, from which they "analyze" the discord between the Tian family, the crown prince borrowing a knife to kill his younger brother, or Yong Wang has a different heart , trying to form a party in the army. "Fiction" novel chapters are updated the fastest

No matter how the world commented, Zhu Cizhao got used to it in the martial arts lecture hall of the capital, and often listened with great interest to his classmates discussing who is the real king of Yong.The only thing that annoyed him was that his classmates all chose among "Zhu Jiazi", but his "Zhu Yong" was the first to be excluded.

"You look like a girl, even if you put on a dragon robe, you don't look like a prince." Shan Liantian said bluntly.

Zheng Chongyuan nodded maliciously.Zhen Guodong smirked, unwilling to offend the benefactor.

This is also the most depressing thing for Zhu Cizhao.In essence, he is a gentle and heartless little boy, different from the domineering elder brother Huang, and different from the arrogant second brother Ding Wang, he is more like a collection of Chongzhen and Concubine Tian.In appearance, she inherited the sweetness of Concubine Tian, ​​and in character, she inherited Chongzhen's Xiao Wenqing.

"Would you like to run a few laps with me?" Zhu Cizhao could only use this to save face.

Among the freshmen, Zhu Cizhao's physical fitness is considered top-notch, and he also has a foundation in tactical movements.He is especially good at the Art of War class, because when the students expressed their amazement at the sand table, he was already very familiar with it.

This is all the capital accumulated from mixing with the staff in the past.

The three of them revealed their roommate's scars again, and ended the discussion with a laugh.

In any case, under the deliberate promotion of the General Training and Training Department, Yongwang joined the army and actually attended a military academy.Raised to new heights.All the streets and alleys of the capital are discussing the possibility of being a classmate with the prince, and some people actually put it into practice.

In fact, for an ordinary well-off family, sending the second or bastard son to a military academy is the best choice. It not only reduces the burden on the family, but also can obtain education, so that he can become an official after graduation.It is simply the treatment of the Imperial College.

When the hot discussion about Yongwang joining the army gradually subsided, the breath of late autumn gradually came to the sky over the capital.Just as the renmen were celebrating the harvest, a new public opinion bomb exploded.

Li Bangfa, the former Major Disciplinary Officer of the General Discipline Department of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, voluntarily retired and was appointed as the Prime Minister of Shuntian Mansion.

Li Bangfa originally only hoped to use his family's influence to obtain the position of a local prefect, so that he could promote the concept of "Han Society" in his prefecture.Who knew that this incident alarmed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who personally took care of the Ministry of Officials and granted him the title of Prime Minister of Shuntian Mansion.

Although it has changed from the top leader to the second official, the status of Shuntian Mansion itself is at the same level as that of participating in politics in other provinces.The chiefs of all prefectures in the country are called magistrates, but the chief of Shuntian Prefecture is called Fuyin.The assistant officials of other prefectures are Tongzhi.The Second Official of Shuntian Mansion is the Prime Minister of the Mansion, so it can be seen that it is ordinary.

"A major can actually be transferred to a fourth-rank civilian position! Is there any dignity at all? This makes scholars all over the world feel chilled!"

This kind of argument is not the opinion of one person's family, but represents many people from central Beijing to other places.

Imagine a 25-year-old scholar with a smooth official career, Shi Brown.Generally speaking, the real job is at the seventh rank, and the exam is held once every three years. If the three exams are completed, one can become a mansion.That is, the top and bottom of the fourth rank.In other words, at least ten years of turmoil in the officialdom will be experienced, and he will be extremely accessible.Only without any twists and turns can he be qualified to become the Prime Minister of Shuntian Mansion.

How long has Li Bangfa been in the army?

If this is not a shortcut, what is it?

The most unfair thing in the world is not the existence of shortcuts, but that others have shortcuts, but you don't.

When this voice grows louder, some people will naturally complain: The emperor despises scholars so much, then let's all go to be soldiers!

Complaints are just that.Lack of reason, wrong assessment of oneself.

First of all, not everyone can serve as a soldier, and they need to pass the medical examination.

Secondly, scholars are no longer unusual.

"The imperial court spent 20.00% of its annual income on education last year. For every five taels of silver collected, one tael was spent on educating the people. There are also elementary schools in counties, villages, and towns, and rural schools in the government. There are schools in the province, but there are universities in the whole country. The teachers are well respected, and the money is generous to worship the Tao. Who in this world is not a scholar?

"Nowadays, the country's laws and regulations are getting stricter, and everyone must register for military service to protect their homes and the country. Under this order, everyone is a warrior, so why don't you look at it?"

Emperor Chongzhen had already finished his breakfast, and he opened the "Jingshi Daily", the first thing he saw was the editorial on the front page.The title is "Refuting the Corrupt Confucianism: Wu Yuwen".After reading the full text, he saw that his two sons had also stopped their chopsticks, so he handed the newspaper to Wang Chengen who was beside him and ordered him to read this paragraph.

Zhu Cihong tilted his head slightly after hearing this, and said, "This is a wise statement."

Chongzhen said: "I can't see through this matter. Don't you worry about military generals intervening in the government, and there will be disasters in the future when the minister is strong and the ruler is weak?"

"Father," Zhu Cihong replied, "it's true what people say, most of the people in our Ming Dynasty will have the experience of military service in the future. And in terms of age and economic conditions, many people will enter The army, save up the tuition fees for college. In this way, scholars are warriors, and warriors enter the imperial court as scholars, and there will be no such clear distinction as in the previous dynasty."

The biggest slander of scholars against warriors is that warriors don't study and are unreasonable, forcing Qi Jiguang, a generation of military gods, to play the juese of a "poet".

"I have always thought that it is extremely stupid for Song Zun to suppress martial arts." Zhu Cihong said with a smile: "If you are worried that the generals will not understand reason, then it is enough to educate the generals just like educating scholars?"

Chongzhen nodded slightly.The compulsory education and compulsory military service implemented by the son directly broke the traditional civil and military division.In time, there will be no one who does not learn, and there is no one who does not serve in the military. There are only differences in official positions, but in essence, they are all capable of writing and martial arts. who?

"Everyone has expertise, and it will be unbearable to make a horse of a thousand miles hunt dogs." Chongzhen still had doubts in his heart.

"Father, how many thousand-mile horses are there in the world?" Zhu Cihong asked back, "I have only had one Wang Yangming in the 300 years since the founding of my dynasty, but how many scholars are there? The compulsory military service system may make a man of heaven die in battle." The battlefield, but its loss compared with the country's gain is like dust to Mount Tai."

"Furthermore, it is absolutely unwise to place hope on one person for the rise and fall of the world." Zhu Cihong said.

On this point, Chongzhen's son and himself "difference in the way and do not conspire with each other".He believes that everyone can be Yao and Shun, but his son believes that naming names stops divisions.If there is no national change ahead, he can patiently educate the crown prince and let him "mature".However, since the national change, the relationship between father and son has become very strange. Instead, the crown prince often plays the "educator" juese among the two.

Judging from the current results, the Crown Prince does have the qualifications to educate him.

During his 17 years in power, none of his annual income reached the height of Chongzhen's 21 years.In addition to military expenditures, the treasury expenditure is military expenditures, and there is no way to benefit the people.Now that the crown prince is in power, he has done everything that should be done, and he has achieved unprecedented heights.

Even in the Song Dynasty, which is known as the pinnacle of Chinese civilization, can they guarantee that governance, culture and education are so popular?

"I want to go out for a walk." Chongzhen said suddenly after silence.

Zhu Cihong was not surprised. He had heard from his mother that the emperor was a person who liked "private visits" and cared about the lives of the common people.

"My son, please go with the emperor." Zhu Cihong said.

Chongzhen raised his hand and said, "No, you have to stay in the capital to supervise the country, and I will take King Ding there."

King Ding groaned secretly: I didn't say a word, why did you drag me on?What is there to see outside?Wouldn't he be wronged if he ran into someone who robbed him again?Wait a minute, Brother Huang won't take the opportunity to ascend to the pole, right?Hmm... Probably not, if he wants to usurp the throne, he doesn't have to wait until now.

Chongzhen was not too ordinary when he ascended the throne. On the first night in the palace, he dared not fall asleep with his sword in his arms. He didn't even dare to take the food and water in the palace.Such a cautious person, how can he not think of what King Ding thinks.

It's just that Chongzhen has completely lost interest in the throne now, and even feels sad because he has not paid back for his 17 years of hard work.If the crown prince is really willing to take over this position, he can report to the Taimiao at any time, and Zen will be the crown prince.However, the current situation is that the crown prince is not willing to ascend to the throne.

Zhu Cihong knew very well that his authority was already the same as that of the emperor.In this case, why must sit on the throne?After becoming an emperor, in addition to continuing his current job, he also spent a lot of time on various national ceremonies.This is an important function of the emperor, and it cannot be shirked. It is not like the crown prince can find excuses to be absent.

And no matter whether the emperor himself is willing to take the Zen throne, the public will have uncertain speculations.

"But father, the white dragon fish suit..." Zhu Cihong still persuaded.

Chongzhen couldn't help laughing and said: "What white dragon fish costume! Will I still do such young and crazy things at my age? I was bored in the palace and went out to relax, and I happened to have some money in my pocket Now, you can go to Jiangnan with your mother to have a look." Chongzhen turned and sighed: "Your mother often misses the beauty of Gusu, and I didn't know the weight of the sun and the moon on my shoulders, so I still lightly committed to her."

"Jiangnan is indeed unique." Zhu Cihong said with a smile: "Let me leave this matter to my son to arrange."

Chongzhen nodded, his lips twitched, and said: "From now on, I will also leave the internal money to you."

"I dare not! Father, please take back your order!" Zhu Cihong quickly refused. (to be continued...)

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