Chapter 55 Lin Che must leave last words before execution The two came to Zhu Xi's luxurious prison cell.
"Where did you go?"
"what?"
The two of them had just sat down when they were suddenly asked by Lin Che. Zhu Ping guiltily avoided the glare and hesitated: "Well... I just went to the toilet, where else can I go?"
"Mr. Lin was here just now! What do you want from me?"
"No big deal!"
Lin Che didn't worry too much. This guy had a bad habit. He could squat on the toilet for half an hour without fear of getting hemorrhoids!
"I'm looking for you to get me a pen and paper."
"Ask the jailer for it. If he doesn't have it, he'll come find you!"
"I haven't seen you after waiting for you for a long time, so I went back to sleep!"
Zhu Ping glanced at the other party guiltily and agreed:
"Okay, I'll get it for you right now!"
"But why do you need paper and pen?"
Lin Che casually glanced at the skylight, pointed outside and said:
"The execution will be carried out in one day. You have to leave a last word or something, otherwise won't this life be in vain?"
"Alas! The imperial edict is so inhumane, why should I show it?"
"I heard that they don't even have a meal to eat. It's really..."
Listening to Lin Che's teasing complaints, Zhu Xiang secretly clenched his fists and made calculations in his mind.
Although the eldest brother expressed his support for me on the way, but... without the father's nod, would the eldest brother dare? He knows very well how powerful his father is!
After all, the eldest brother is also the crown prince and heir to the emperor. Even if he wants to support himself, he does not dare to disobey his father!
Zhu Xi frowned, and suddenly an idea came to his mind.
He remembered the inexplicable words his elder brother said on the carriage: God will help those who help themselves, and God will abandon those who abandon themselves!
Suddenly, Zhu Ping had an idea.
By saying this, is the eldest brother hinting at himself to escape from prison? ! The more I think about it, the more possible it becomes! "Hey, why are you acting like you're about to be beheaded? Your head is hanging down!"
"I'm telling you, life and death are determined by fate, wealth and honor are in the sky, some things are destined by nature!"
Lin Che knocked on the table to divert Zhu Ping's attention, and then said: "Actually, there is nothing terrible about beheading. In my opinion, it is a wonderful journey in life!"
"Hmm... I really want to feel this hearty experience as soon as possible!"
Lin Che looked up at the skylight with a look of longing.
There is no sound, but the needle drop can be heard! Zhu Xi saw Lin Che opening her mouth so wide that she could fit an egg in. Is there anyone who yearns for death so much?Death is like a game to him! separated by a wall.
Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao sat next door and looked at each other.
Lao Zhu had killed too many people in his life and had never seen any scene before, but this was definitely the first time he had seen someone like Lin Che facing death with longing.
"Boss!"
Lao Zhu glanced at the stunned Zhu Biao and sighed:
"Have you seen what it means to be someone who can achieve great things, just like Mr. Lin!"
"Those who face death and ignore it!"
Zhu Yuanzhang picked up the tea cup, smelled the fragrance of the tea leaves, and continued:
"I think back then, Prime Minister Wen Tianxiang of the Southern Song Dynasty was captured by Kublai Khan, the former Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty. He was promised high-ranking officials, generous salaries, gold and silver treasures to persuade Prime Minister Wen to surrender, but when he saw that he was unmoved, he also threatened Prime Minister Wen's wife and daughter, and he used all his resources. The means are ultimately fruitless.”
"Prime Minister Wen was imprisoned for three years and surrendered for three years. He vowed to die and refused to obey."
"Finally, I left behind a famous saying that will last forever. No one has ever died since ancient times. Leave a loyal heart to illuminate history... and die for the country calmly!"
"What a hero! What a hero!"
"At this time, Mr. Lin has the spirit of a civil servant!"
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed melancholy: "Mr. Lin, if you are so persistent in the face of death, don't you have any worries in the world?"
Zhu Biao glanced at his father, opened his mouth, but stopped talking.
The prison cell next door.
Lin Che leaned back on the chair and watched Zhu Ming busy arranging things.
table of sumptuous delicacies is placed in front of you.
Lin Che looked a little sad:
"I say Zhu Er, that's almost enough!"
"There's no need to be extravagant and wasteful. It's just the two of us who have to eat. With so many dishes, your father knows he has to cut you!"
After hearing this, Zhu Xiang subconsciously shrank his neck.
Then he patted his chest and said: "That's okay!"
"The prison is a hellish place. It's damp and dark. It's not a place for people. If we don't get some good food and drink, sir, his body will collapse!"
"You taught me so much knowledge, I should respect you!"
After hearing this, Lin Che stopped being polite and pulled off the drumstick with her hands!
"Then I'm not welcome! But we can't lose you by eating your farewell meal!"
"Let's make an exception and open a small stove for you!"
"I'll teach you another lesson today!"
Hearing this, Zhu Xi smiled and filled Lin Che's glass of wine.
Lin Che took a sip and said thoughtfully: "Let me think about it for a moment. These two days have been about the bad governance of the Hongwu Dynasty, so let's continue. In tonight's class... we will talk about the harm to the Ming Dynasty of the household registration system established by Emperor Hongwu!"
Gudong!
Zhu Xi drank the wine in the cup in one gulp and said doubtfully: "Sir, how come this... household registration system has become a bad policy?"
Regarding the household registration system, Song Lian took it out and explained it carefully in the university hall. He believed that it was extremely beneficial to the stability of the Ming Dynasty and the people's living and working in peace and contentment.
Household registration is divided into military registration, military registration, worker registration, craftsman registration and civil registration. It is passed down from generation to generation after the death of father and son, and from brother to brother.
“Isn’t the current household registration system very good!”
"Everyone in the world performs his or her own duties and makes a living. They do what they should do from generation to generation, and there is no need to wander around..."
"Talented people from all walks of life have the opportunity to serve the imperial court."
"Everyone in the imperial court performs his or her duties. In the Ministry of Industry, there are people who know how to build roads, bridges, and rivers. In the Ministry of Household Affairs, there are people who know how to manage money. They are in charge of the purse strings. In the Ministry of Punishment, there are people who know how to handle the law."
“If we don’t have household registration, wouldn’t it be a mess?”
Facing Zhu Chong's series of questions, Lin Che picked up her chopsticks and tapped him on the head.
"How many times have I told you, ask questions one by one."
"I haven't said anything yet, but you are just like pouring beans through a bamboo tube, throwing out all the questions at once. Who can answer so many questions at once?"
Zhu Xi held his head and begged for mercy in a low voice: "Mr. Lin, I'm born with an impatient nature and I can't change it for a while. My father always says the same to me!"
"Don't be angry, I will change this slowly!"
Lin Che poured a glass of wine and said without raising her head:
"Whether you change it or not is up to you. I'll be beheaded in one day, and I can't see whether you change it or not. It's good!"
After hearing this, Zhu Xi felt sad.
Before he could speak, Lin Che began to lecture:
"The household registration system established by the Hongwu Dynasty has some advantages as you mentioned, but it also has many disadvantages."
"As you said, the Ming Dynasty's household registration system inherited the hereditary system, preventing people from changing careers and moving freely, and ensuring the stability of national tax revenue."
"It is a basic system of the Ming Dynasty."
"At first glance, it looks almost perfect!"
"But in fact, it is full of flaws and problems!"
As soon as the words fell to the ground, there was silence!
Separated by a wall, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but take a breath of air.
As Lin Che said, the household registration system of the Ming Dynasty was another of Zhu Yuanzhang's three major policies.
He believed that with the guarantee of these systems, Ming Dynasty would soon restore its national strength and reach the peak of its dynasty.
Unexpectedly...
(End of this chapter)