Great Ming: I, Zhu Di, Declare My Intentions to Seize the Throne from the Start!

Jiangnan Gongyuan.

The east side of Jinling Confucius Temple Academy.

Qiu Wei is different from the provincial examination.

The right to host the rural examinations is under the jurisdiction of local governments, and the central government dispatches the Ministry of Rites for supervision.

The candidates for the Qiu Wei Examination were directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial court.

The examination location was also moved from Yingtianfu Academy to Gongyuan Academy.

All scholars in the world who are qualified to participate in Qiuwei gather here.

In the crowd, a chubby figure was jumping around looking for something. It was very funny, like a meatball dropped on the ground. Behind him was a child, with a shocked face and nervous grasping the fat man's shirt, for fear of being lost in the dense flow of people.

"Sir, how many people are here?"

Fatty Jiang lowered his head and said with a proud smile on his face: "Looking at the scale, this Qiuwei will have at least 10,000 people, or even close to 20,000!"

"What a grand occasion! A grand occasion that scholars of our generation have never experienced before!"

"It's spectacular. Work hard and strive to be more noble than your husband. We will also sprint for the imperial examination continuously in the future! Repay the imperial court!"

He definitely didn't stand a chance.

Neither has this ability.

And this student of his is very smart and a good reader. If he is well educated, he may not be able to continuously sprint for the imperial examinations like Mr. Zhu.

In the future, history books may record something like this: Since the beginning of the imperial examination, only two outstanding men have successfully sprinted for the imperial examination. One is Zhu Silang, the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty who was demoted to a commoner, and the other is Yang Rong, a direct disciple of Prime Minister Jiang Jinzhong.

ha!

Just thinking about it makes me excited.

"Hurry up……"

At a certain moment, Jiang Jinzhong vaguely saw Zhu Di's figure, and he was busy urging Yang Rong, jumping and squeezing forward in the crowd.

…

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun got off the carriage with the two little guys in their arms.

Immediately stunned.

There are too many people!

At least seven or eight times more than the provincial examination!

"Brother-in-law, are you going to break out of the siege among so many people?" Xu Huizu stood next to Mao Laoliu, looking at the sea of ​​people in front of him, hearing the roar of people, he couldn't help but gasp.

This level of difficulty is similar to that of my brother-in-law who fought thousands of miles on the grassland.

Visually, there were at least ten thousand people.

More than 10,000 people competed for more than 100 winning spots...

Mao Laoliu smiled happily, "Young Master will definitely pass the exam!"

…

Seeing Zhu Di's surprised face, Xu Miaoyun smiled and whispered: "Jiangnan Gongyuan was built in the fourth year of Qiandao in the Southern Song Dynasty. After my father made Jinling the capital, he expanded it over the years..."

"There are Mingyuan Tower, Zhigong Hall, Hao House..."

"Among them, in the dormitory used only for exams, there are more than 205 candidates taking exams at the same time..."

"Although the imperial examination has been around since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, when it comes to valuing talents and giving ordinary people a way out, I dare say that none of the previous dynasties paid much attention to it. ↤↤↤↤↤↦↦↦↦↦"

Zhu Di looked sideways and asked with a smile: "How do you know such details?"

"I like reading, so I naturally understand the things about scholars." Xu Miaoyun replied with a smile.

Shiro wants to catch up with Qiu Wei.

He is also busy accompanying Xiongying on his long journey to Liaodong.

Of course she had to help Shiro collect these details about the imperial examination.

Zhu Di smiled, how could he not know how much Miao Yun had done for Mo Mo.

"Your Highness."

Just when he was about to speak, a sharp shout came from the left.

The couple looked at the sound...

Mingxia trotted closer and whispered: "Your Majesty and the empress are over there, let the maid call your highness and the princess over."

Zhu Di said something to Xu Huizu and Xia Shimin, and took Xu Miaoyun over.

The couple, with their two little ones, followed Mingxia to a large carriage pulled by two horses.

After getting on the carriage.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying were very surprised and took over the two little guys first.

The young couple paid their respects to Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying.

While Zhu Yuanzhang was teasing Xiao Yongming, his eyes fell on Zhu Di, "Aren't you shocked to see the huge crowd of classmates outside..."

As he spoke, the corners of his lips couldn't help but raise slightly.

According to the documents of previous dynasties obtained by the imperial court after it took over the Yuan Dynasty.

In the past dynasties, it was at its most prosperous.

There were not as many scholars taking part in the imperial examinations as there were in the tenth year of the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

In fact, in the eighth year of Hongwu, the number of people taking the imperial examination in Qiuwei had exceeded that of previous dynasties.

This year is a record!

According to imperial statistics, in recent years, among the scholars who participated in the Tongsheng, rural examinations, and Qiuwei examinations, more and more people came from poor families and peasants.

Reading is no longer just for the gentry.

He didn't believe it.

After twenty or thirty years of cultivating scholars, it is impossible to cultivate a group of outstanding talents who are truly loyal to the Ming Dynasty.

…

"This year, the number of people participating in Qiuwei is a record high of 15!" Zhu Yuanzhang famously gestured proudly with his hands.

Zhu Di listened silently.

The old man’s job of raising people was actually really successful.

Thousands of scholars died for Zhu Yunwen.

Later, San Yang, Xia Yuanji, who assisted him to create the prosperous age of Yongle, and even Yu Qian, who later turned the tide, and who should not have been born yet.

These are the wealth accumulated by the old man's family members during his reign.

On the contrary, it was ‘him’. ♙♦

During his reign, he devoted more energy to "martial arts".

‘Gao Chi’ is quite good at martial arts, but unfortunately, historically, ‘Gao Chi’s’ physical condition was too poor.

If 'Gao Chi' could be an emperor for twenty or thirty years.

If we focus on ‘literary education’ to nurture scholars, perhaps the Ming Dynasty will have another grand scene.

People criticized the imperial examination system for selecting talents.

In fact, there is nothing wrong with the imperial examination.

Peaceful times are different from war years.

In the war years, in the violent turmoil, the current situation will automatically screen talents, allowing outstanding people to stand out, achieve personal achievements, and save the people from disaster.

Just like the old man and his generation.

In times of peace, society is stable.

How to select the best among thousands of people?

A competition mechanism must be established.

The imperial examination is an optimal competition mechanism selected by rulers of all dynasties through constant exploration and summary.

As for the old man’s promotion of stereotyped writing.

To put it bluntly, it is to give opportunities to more children from poor families.

Let’s take a look at the contents of the imperial examinations during the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Mingfa, Mingzi, Mingsuan, One History, Three Histories, Kaiyuan Rites, Taoism, Essays, Posted Scriptures, and Policy Questions.

In fact, it is similar to advocating morality, intelligence, beauty and body, and all-round development.

Families from poor families simply cannot provide such a huge examination content for their children.

There is no way to compete with the squire's children.

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So the Sui, Tang and Song dynasties.

Although the subject is opened to obtain a scholar.

However, the proportion of gentry and gentry in the high school entrance examination accounted for 70% to 80% of the total number of imperial examination admissions.

The old man’s promotion of eight-legged stereotypes is equivalent to cutting off the ‘body beauty’.

In this way, many peasants who had been blocked from taking the imperial examination had a chance.

Eight-legged writing is a product of a certain era.

The nature of exams is the same as what he has experienced. One test determines life. No matter how criticized it is, it is the competition mechanism that is most in line with the times.

If one day, the overall wealth of the Ming Dynasty reaches a new level, when appropriate, a promising monarch can completely meet the needs of governance.

Re-adjust the content of the imperial examination and select more comprehensive talents by improving the competition mechanism.

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the eight-legged essay was rigidly used.

In fact, the essence reflects that it has gone through two generations.

There has never been a qualitative breakthrough in the prosperity of the people in the Central Plains.

The capital of the Ming Dynasty had a chance.

Unfortunately, a change of dynasty interrupted this possibility.

However, the current implementation of rural village communities may be an opportunity.

In the future, in some wealthy areas where the people's affluence and overall quality have achieved breakthroughs, the content of the imperial examinations can be increased in these areas and more comprehensive talents can be selected.

In some areas that are not yet mature, we will continue to implement the current science and technology management methods.

Just like the current South List and North List.

In short, it is to provide opportunities for everyone, select the best talents from various groups, and give them a platform to give full play to their talents.

The old man used to be able to flexibly propose southern and northern lists.

It should be possible in the future.

In fact, although his old man came from a humble background.

But it can be seen from some of the methods of governing the country that the old man is a typical pragmatist.

When Zhu Yuanzhang was showing off, he saw that Zhu Di was in a daze, and his face gradually became serious.

Xu Miaoyun noticed and quietly touched Zhu Di with her elbow.

Zhu Di came back to his senses...

"What? Are you afraid? No confidence?" Zhu Yuanzhang said with a straight face.

Well, there are more than 15,000 people competing at the same time. Not to mention that the fourth son doesn’t have confidence. If it were him, he wouldn’t dare to participate.

At his current level.

Went to attend Qiuwei this year.

It must be the one at the bottom.

Without looking at his name, the marking officer may pick up his answer sheet, glance at it, and throw it directly into the scrap pile.

But he is him.

If I can’t do it, my son must do it, right?

He was counting on that bastard fourth child to make him feel proud!

"Many people say that you were able to get first place in Class A in the previous Xiucai Examination. It won't be a big problem to pass the exam this time."

"Let's set a goal for you, guarantee ten and fight for three!"

If you just pass the exam.

I'm afraid some people will still laugh at the old man who has exhausted his talents, but it's just mediocre.

After all, I did really well in the exam last time.

Everyone felt that it would be no problem for the fourth child to pass the examination.

Now let him not be embarrassed, the fourth child can at least stay in the top ten!

If he wants to feel proud, the fourth child must at least be in the top three!

The corners of Zhu Di's lips twitched.

Are all parents the same?

Even if they become the emperor's parents, is this still the case?

If you can't do it yourself, do you ask your children to do it?

"Father, I'll give you the pen. You go and take the test. If you become a scholar, I'll be in awe of you."

Zhu Yuanzhang's old face turned red instantly and said angrily: "If we can do it, we still need you!"

…

Ma Xiuying looked at Xu Miaoyun lowering her head to hold back laughter, and then looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di who were bickering, and she laughed and cursed: 'What a treasured father and son! ’

Zhu Yuanzhang finally calmed down, and glared at Zhu Di with a black face, "Securing ten and competing for three is the lowest bottom line, and the best is to be in the top three!"

After the top three.

He was too embarrassed to show off.

"I try my best..."

"Your Majesty!"

A hurried sound interrupted Zhu Di's words.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned for a moment. Why did he have to interfere when the fourth bastard made his promise?

With a dark face, he raised the curtain.

Out of the corner of his eye, Jiang Jiang could clearly see the scene inside the carriage.

Zhu Silang and his wife knelt and sat opposite the emperor and empress.

The emperor and empress doted on Zhu Silang's two children.

This love is too obvious.

"What's up!"

Jiang Jian came back to his senses and hurriedly lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, the Western Tubo rebels, and the Liang King of Yunnan Beiyuan is also ready to make a move..."

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed slightly and he said calmly: "We understand."

Then, lower the curtain.

Seeing Zhu Di frowning, he warned: "You don't have to worry about these things. Enter the examination room with peace of mind and try to come back with a top three score. Our family can give us a good reputation when it comes to your studies."

Although Lao Si's martial arts is better.

But there were so many military generals in the Ming Dynasty, Tubo rebelled, and the Liang King of Northern Yuan Dynasty in Yunnan was ready to take action.

There shouldn't be any need for the fourth child to put down the imperial examination and go into battle, right?

The performance of the fourth child has made the generals more honest.

There is a high probability that Wu Xun will not bargain with him this time.

This time, there probably won't be any trouble for him when using troops.

‘Is the old man being too sentimental? ’

The corners of Zhu Di's lips twitched slightly, secretly cursing.

He was just wondering if there was such a rebellion in history.

He gathered his thoughts and said, "I'll do my best, but can you stop showing off?"

This time let him fight for three out of ten.

Will you try it next time in Chunwei?

Are you demanding more for the sake of the old man’s face?

Zhu Yuanzhang stared instantly.

Ma Xiuying stopped Zhu Yuanzhang with a smile and glare, and said with a smile: "We are about to enter the examination room, go and prepare."

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun said goodbye with a smile and left with the two little guys.

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Ma Xiuying with a dark face, "Why don't you let us speak? Is it wrong for us to show off? Is it wrong for us to ask him to make progress?"

"That's right!" Ma Xiuying responded angrily and amusedly, urging: "The war is urgent, go back to the palace quickly."

The carriage started.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled easily and said: "Since the fourth son made a triumphant return not long ago, this time the generals in the court will not bargain with us, and will even compete for performance. No one will cause trouble for us. This is my son. The benefit of sharing our worries!"

Ma Xiuying looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's arrogance, smiled angrily and glared...

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