"The grassland is vast and sparsely populated, the people are still uncivilized, all expenses depend on my Great Ming, we can totally change our way of thinking.”
"We can use the grassland that relies on my Great Ming as a breakthrough point.”
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was surprised, he was not shocked.
What Zhu Xiongying said was indeed a feasible solution.
"Using the horse market as a bargaining chip is indeed a feasible method, but I'm afraid it will take a long time for it to take effect.”
Zhu Xiongying shook his head and said,
"We can't just have this one plan, right?”
"We can still favor one over the other. I, Da Ming, will hide within the Great Wall and be responsible for balancing the situation.”
Zhu Yuanzhang knew that Zhu Xiongying was different from other children.
Because Zhu Xiongying was too smart.
However, no matter how smart he was, Zhu Xiongying was still a child in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes. His thoughts were too perfect.
"The Mongolians are not fools. They won't let you fool them. As long as one of them grows stronger, they will want to unite and take over the Central Plains again.”
"Then we can increase the price!"
"You still want to increase the bid?"
Zhu Xiongying nodded firmly.
"We have many commoners. We can choose some prisoners who have sinned or commoners who have lost their land to graze on the grasslands.”
"Let the people of my Ming Dynasty graze on the grasslands?”
"Yes! They just wanted to give them higher honors and let their families live and work in peace and contentment in the mainland. They wanted to turn the grasslands into a ladder of ascension like the imperial examination.”
"They can be conferred titles of nobility or officials because of their contributions. No matter what, they can display their talents on the grasslands.”
"Let the people of the world use the same energy they used to read the saint's books to go to the grasslands.”
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but gasp.
How did these scholars usually study and how hard they worked during the imperial examinations?
Zhu Yuanzhang was all too clear.
This was actually putting the battlefield into the grasslands. In the future, it would not be Meng Yuan who would harass Great Ming, but Great Ming who would harass Meng Yuan.
Although this system was still in its infancy.
However, with a little improvement, it was definitely a feasible path.
He looked at Zhu Xiongying, who was speaking confidently beside him.
Zhu Yuanzhang's face gradually revealed a smile.
Although his thoughts were a little immature, given time, this child would definitely become great.
Originally, Zhu Yuanzhang was worried that Zhu Xiongying would make a fool of himself in the West Park exam.
But now…
Zhu Yuanzhang's heart was finally at ease.
"Good, Ying 'er, you're right. You've spoken to my heart. I can finally rest assured about tomorrow's West Park exam.”
Wait a minute, what West Park exam?
I'm already a great-grandson. Why do I still have to take the exam?!
Zhu Xiongying froze on the spot.
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang had already mounted his horse and walked towards the Imperial Palace.
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Xiyuan the next day
The West Park was exceptionally lively today.
This was a major event that tested the studies of the princes and grandchildren. Early in the morning, all the officials from the directorate, Zuo Chunfang, Zhan Shi Fu, and the Imperial Academy had rushed here to prepare.
The usually arrogant vassal kings were like frosted eggplants today.
"What should I do? I didn't remember my previous homework. Father won't hit me, right?”
"Thirteenth Brother, have you forgotten? The last time Imperial Father went to Zuo Chunfang for a stroll, he happened to see Seventeenth Brother playing with goldfish. He didn't go to court and whipped Seventeenth Brother with his belt for the entire morning.”
The eyes of the seven-year-old Gui Wang Zhu Zhi instantly turned red.
"Fourteenth Brother, don't scare me. I, I'm a coward!”
"Don't cry! Let's hurry up and look at it now. The more we look, the better!”
"Good!"
Zhu Zhi and Zhu Tan immediately picked up their books and started studying hard.
Lu Ben arrived late.
Huang Zicheng was still reminding Zhu Yunwen.
The Crown Princess, Lady Lu, couldn't help but feel heartache.
"It's hard on this child. He's been reciting for three days and three nights, and he's already lost a lot of weight.”
Lu Ben nodded his head in relief.
"Alright, that's what I want! This time, His Highness would definitely impress His Majesty.”
Madam Lu touched Zhu Yunwen's little head and said,
"Yunwen, did you hear grandpa praise you? If you memorize it well, Imperial Grandfather will definitely reward you.”
Zhu Yunwen's eyes flashed with determination.
"Mother, don't worry, Yun Wen will definitely make Imperial Grandfather happy!”
At this moment, Lu Ben worriedly pulled Madam Lu to the side and asked in a low voice,
"Daughter, how is Yunwen doing this time? Do you know how much money our Lu family spent this time?”
"Father, don't worry. Master Huang sent the questions along with the answers a few days ago. Yun Wen will definitely get first place in this exam!”
Hearing Lady Lu's words, Lu Ben's heart relaxed slightly.
However, at this moment, Madam Lu looked at Lu Ben with some doubt.
"Father, you're not the main examiner today, so why did you come to West Park?”
Lu Ben snorted coldly.
He pulled out a memorial from his sleeve and gritted his teeth as he spoke coldly.
"Even if I can't bring that brat down today, I'll still ruthlessly deal with Lan Yu!”
Lady Lu asked worriedly.
"Father, if His Majesty doesn't agree with what you've done, I'm afraid he'll blame Father again.”
"Don't worry. At that time, those examiners will report together with father. At that time, even if His Majesty wants to side with Lan Yu, hmph hmph.”
Lu Ben snorted coldly, as if he could already see the scene of Zhu Xiongying being crippled.
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