After the examination, it was the Deer Mourning Banquet.
When the three hundred Jinshi entered the examination hall of the capital once again, their hearts were filled with excitement. From now on, they were the substitute officials of Great Ming!
"Top scholar of literature, congratulations."
"Xu Bingyan, congratulations."
"Zhu Tanhua, how have you been?"
These three were all born in Wuzhong, and together they won the top three of the court examinations, their relationship grew deeper and deeper.
"Right now, we still have to continue preparing for the Hanlin Academy's general examination.”
"If nothing unexpected happens, the three of us will definitely enter the Imperial Academy.”
The three of them chatted casually, while the other scholars 'eyes turned red.
Not long after, the head of the Ministry of Rites walked over.
After the head of the Ministry of Rites announced the appointment of Wen Zhengming and the other two.
Not only were Wen Zhengming and the other two stunned, but all the students present were also suspicious.
Someone wanted to retort, but was suppressed by the head of the Ministry of Rites.
"The emperor has issued an imperial edict. The rule that only the Hanlin Academy can enter the cabinet has changed. All officials who enter the cabinet need to go deep into the local area and perform well before they can enter the cabinet.”
Wen Zhengming and the other two, who had been in a daze just now, heard the Emperor's intention and their lips trembled with excitement."Student, thank the Emperor for his grace!"
After the Deercry Banquet, the scholars began to bid farewell.
Some of them stayed in the capital to study, while others were about to set off.
"The emperor is a rare sage lord. He has a lot to do. We have a lot to do!”
As Zhu Zhishan spoke, his eyes became misty.
He had long proposed to the imperial court that the Great Ming Imperial Examination should be reformed, but it had never been taken seriously.
In Zhu Zhishan's opinion, those who could truly enter the Ministry and become high officials must have been trained from the bottom. His thoughts coincided with the Emperor's, so how could he not be excited at this time?
Wen Zhengming said firmly," Such a wise ruler doesn't care about his reputation. What his eyes see is always the most practical thing for Great Ming. How fortunate are we to be able to assist this ruler!" In the future, when we make contributions, we can accompany the emperor to plan and plan.”
The group of scholars did not have any resentment because Zhu Youtang had demoted them. Instead, they were even more determined to help Zhu Youtang govern the Ming Dynasty!
……
After saying goodbye to their classmates, the new Jinshi also left for their own positions.
It was worth it to be able to meet the king once in a lifetime! In the future, when we make contributions…
Everyone did not continue and left with firm gazes.
Wen Zhengming was temporarily sent to the Ministry of Works.
The officials of the Ministry of Works arranged for him to be in charge of the wasteland.
Wen Zhengming did not feel disappointed because of this matter. Instead, he traveled between the Ministry and the experimental field every day to record the progress of the sweet potatoes and potatoes.
……
Spring left and autumn came.
March had passed, and Hongzhi welcomed the hottest summer of the third year.
Zhu Youtang held a memorial from Liaodong in his hand.
"Does Slave Jian Yunshan intend to become enemies with Great Ming?”
The information was sent from Liaodong a month ago, and it was only now that it was presented to Zhu Youtang's desk.
"Call Grand Secretary Liu and Minister Liu over.”
Zhu Youtang casually threw the book aside and chewed on an ice cube to relieve the heat.
After a while, Liu Jian and Liu Daxia walked over.
"There's no need to bow. Sit."
Zhu Youtang pointed at the title on the case."Pick it up and take a look."
This kind of secret manuscript usually wouldn't go through the Cabinet and the Bureau of Military Personnel, so it was normal that they didn't know.
Liu Jian's eyes were filled with hatred." Slave Jian actually dares to send troops to the east and rob North Korea's wealth!”
"Have these Zhenrens from Liaodong grown bold?!”
North Korea was now a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, and the Nuzhen of Liaodong under the command of Nurgan was also controlled by the Ming Dynasty.
However, in the past two years, the Ming Dynasty rarely interfered with the affairs of Nurgan. As for the governance over there, the Ming Dynasty inherited the previous system and adopted a policy of using barbarians to govern barbarians.
Liu Daxia was also furious after hearing this, but he quickly calmed down.
Whether it was Nurgan Dusi or North Korea, strictly speaking, they were all dependent on the Ming Dynasty.
"This humble subject suggests that Nurgan and North Korea should each be dealt a blow to quell the complaints of both sides.”
Zhu Youtang nodded." Yes, Slave Jian thought so too. Isn't it just robbing North Korea?" In any case, he, Nurgan, was under the jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty, and North Korea would definitely not dare to send troops.”
Zhu Youtang changed his tone and said sternly,""Send the Shanhaiguan guards to surround Liaodong! Tell North Korea that the Ming Dynasty will not interfere with the feud between them and Nurgan!”
"Your Majesty, you can't!" Liu Daxia hurriedly suggested. If the Jurchen and North Korea fought, no matter who won, they would be able to strengthen their strength in a short period of time and pose a supreme threat to Great Ming!”
The Ming Dynasty set up Nurgan in Liaodong to prevent North Korea from crossing the sea into the Ming Dynasty.
Although North Korea was now a vassal state of Ming Dynasty, who could guarantee that it would always be loyal?
Zhu Youtang sneered,"Did I say that I would give them a chance to strengthen their strength?" What were the Shanhaiguan guards doing outside Nurgan Dusi? Watching a show? Hmm?"
Hiss!
Liu Jian and Ma Wensheng suddenly gasped.
The emperor's words implied that Liaodong and North Korea wanted it! No matter who won, if Great Ming sent troops again, not only could they minimize casualties, but they could also obtain the ultimate benefits.
However, doing so was truly too unkind and shameless.
Zhu Youtang naturally did not care about these reputations. If he cared, would he have killed people in the Southeast? Would the Confucians be able to discredit him in the history books?
It wasn't as if he didn't know what some great scholars were saying about him in private.
The Ming Dynasty was cruel and merciless.
This was the evaluation the Confucians gave Zhu Youtang.
Zhu Youtang didn't bother with them. It was better to let them go. Zhu Youtang couldn't be bothered with these arguments.
If he really wanted to shut these people up, as long as the East Chamber and the Jinyiwei came out in full force, who would dare to talk about him behind his back?
"I understand." Liu Daxia said with a trembling voice.
Zhu Youtang said,"I called you here today for another matter. The courier station will be changed."”
"The efficiency of news from all over the world reaching the capital is truly too slow. The two of you, think about how you can deliver the general's message to This Emperor's case within a day.”
" One day?!" Liu Jian felt a headache coming on. The Emperor really knew how to find trouble. How was this possible?
Unless all the courier stations in the Ming Dynasty used precious thousand-li horses!
However, a thousand-li horse was rare!
"Your Majesty, isn't…isn't this a little too difficult?" Liu Jian braced himself and said.”
Zhu Youtang revealed a harmless smile."I trust Grand Secretary Liu. Give me a reply in three days.”
"Your Majesty…"
Liu Jian wanted to say more, but Zhu Youtang had already closed his eyes and chased him away.
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