"What's that?"
The pirates were confused.
On the surface of the sea, the shadows of giant ships that were as big as mountains appeared!
The pirates were all stunned!
Their fleet originally looked very large.
However, at this moment, compared to the terrifying fleet that appeared, they were like a bunch of ants.
A huge black shadow appeared on the surface of the sea!
The full view of the magnificent fleet finally entered the eyes of the pirates!
"Quick…Turn the steering wheel, run!"
A Japanese pirate screamed.
What a joke.
Was that a fleet that humans could fight against?
It was like a moving mountain!
The Deity's flagship was probably nothing more than this!
For a time, the Japanese fleet was in chaos.
Some of the ships were turning their helms, some were fleeing in all directions, and some had their sails puffed up, but no one knew where they were going.
The pirate leader realized that something was wrong.
If this continued, the powerful fleet that he had painstakingly brought up would collapse here!
When these ships fled in all directions, would he be able to organize these ronins again?
Bang!
The leader of the Japanese pirates is in danger.
He pulled out his musket and shot a pilot who was shouting.
After a few more shots, the pilot of the ship next to him was killed. His body fell from the side of the ship and into the water!
Immediately, the gazes of the surrounding fleets gathered once again!
"Don't be afraid. Such a huge ship must be a transport ship! It can't be a battleship. Our cannons are powerful. We definitely have the strength to fight!”
The pirate leader shouted.
"It is impossible for such a huge warship to exist in the world, because there is no enemy in the world who needs such a warship!”
"As long as it's half the size, this battleship is enough to conquer the seven seas!”
"Therefore, it can't be a warship, but a transport ship. There are countless goods and treasures on it. As long as we break through the deck, they will all be ours!”
"What are you afraid of? Wealth comes from danger. Even the Great Ming Navy is not our match!”
The words of the pirate leader were extremely reasonable.
Therefore, the pirates looked at each other and immediately believed him.
Transport ship?
How much food, treasures, and goods were they carrying?
Greed rose in the hearts of the pirates.
If it was a transport ship, it would move slowly and its hull would not be sturdy enough to carry powerful cannons.
That was a living target!
This pirate fleet was reorganized.
Thousands of Japanese pirates were mobilized under the command of military orders!
"Haiya!"
"reload the shells!"
With a rumbling sound, the cannons were loaded and aimed at the approaching fleet!
……
On Zheng He's fleet.
"Hmm?"
A marine scout found traces of the enemy.
"Reporting to Lord Yu, the enemy seems to be…preparing to attack our army!”
"What?"
Yu Qian was shocked.
This was no small matter.
Even from afar, Zheng He's fleet was suffocating.
Such a terrifying amount of water and body size was rare in the world.
There were more than a hundred giant warships with a draft of more than a thousand tons.
The flagship, on the other hand, had a draft of more than 2,000 tons!
What kind of enemy would dare to attack Zheng He's fleet?
"Could it be that in the years that Zheng He's fleet was sealed, another overlord of the sea that can challenge my Great Ming has appeared on the Seven Seas!”
A layer of cold sweat appeared in Yu Qian's heart.
This kind of enemy was extremely terrifying!
Twenty years ago, in Zheng He's records, there was no country or civilization in the entire world that could compare to the Great Ming Dynasty!
What kind of country could develop so quickly that they could attack Zheng He's fleet in just 20 years?
Could it be that today was the day they appeared?
Yu Qian held back the shock in his heart and looked out of the boat!
……
Beijing.
At the court meeting.
Regarding the issue of the Imperial Examination reform, the ministers of both sides were still locked in a heated argument.
Was it Nanbei Juan?
Or a unified paper?
This had nothing to do with personal gain. It was all for the sake of the public.
It was just that they had different standpoints!
He saw that the cabinet secretary's face had turned red.
Zhu Qiyu shook his head and knocked on the jade table.
Bang bang bang!
Instantly, the imperial court fell silent!
Zhu Qiyu said indifferently.
"The imperial examination system should be changed, but not the southern and northern scrolls!”
"The content of the current exam is biased towards southerners. It focuses on the Four Books and Five Classics, emphasizing form over content.”
"Separating the test papers does not have the meaning of fair selection, and combining the two into one makes it even more unfair.”
"To change this situation, we need a thorough reform!”
The Emperor's words!
All the officials in the court opened their eyes wide.
Complete reform?
The imperial examination system had lasted for so long, how much change would it have to make?
This was against the rules!
However, Zhu Qiyu had already continued.
"I am in charge of the world, and I should choose capable people.”
"There are two changes to the imperial examination system.”
"First, abolish the limit on the number of people in the imperial examination and select scholars with actual standards!”
"Originally, the imperial examination limited the number of people who could enter. Many talented people fell because of the competition between the prodigies.”
"I will change it. There is no limit to the number of people, only talent!”
"Secondly, it's light on the form and heavy on the content!”
"The content of the cash test is mostly the eight parts of the Four Books and Five Classics. It pays attention to the neat format and the complicated text. It is meaningless to test one's ability. After the reform, I will write a question every year, regardless of the format and length of the text. Anyone who can solve the question will be evaluated according to its content!”
"The words are crude and the paper is messy, but it doesn't affect the results!”
Zhu Qiyu mentioned two reform measures.
Immediately, the imperial court was in an uproar again.
Many of the old ministers were fighting to express their opinions!
"Your Majesty, you must not. There are only thirty-six people in the list of imperial examination candidates. It is extremely precious. How can you expand it recklessly?”
"That's right, Grand Secretary Liu is right. It's better to have no people than to have too many.”
"And the second one is even more ridiculous.”
"Form is the most important foundation. It is related to a scholar's integrity, family background, and virtue…"
"How can a person who doesn't know the beauty of rhyme enter the court as an official?”
This time, there were many who opposed it!
The voices of the supporters were drowned out!
"Minister of Rites, Hu Feng!"
Zhu Qiyu was impatient to listen to their nonsense.
He directly called Hu Meng's name.
"Your subject is here!"
Hu Fou quickly received the edict.
"Just do as I say and carry out the imperial examination reform. All matters will be supervised by you. Go, don't disappoint me.”
Zhu Qiyu's words were very calm.
But Hu Fou's back was immediately covered in cold sweat!
He knew that all the objections in the court were useless.
His Majesty has already issued an edict!
"Old minister, obey your orders!"
The Minister of Rites, Hu Wei, knelt down and accepted the order!
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