Chapter 121 Making unreasonable conditions in front of Lao Zhu!
Jiang Wei had been watching from the side since Chen Han first arrived in Ming Dynasty.
He respected His Majesty the Emperor very much, so when he heard Chen Han tell so much about Zhu Yuanzhang's dark history, he felt very unconvinced.
He was also thinking about what would happen if the grandfather and grandson met.
But now he finally got what he wanted and could see Chen Han make a fool of himself.
Jiang Wei deliberately shouted in a long voice from outside, "Mr. Xiao Chen, come in."
This voice was so gloating.
Chen Han glanced at him.
This was the whistleblower who reported the Lan Yu rebellion case in history, thus unveiling the Lan Yu case that lasted for several years.
He is also the commander of the Jinyi Guards, a third-grade general, and he has a ruthless aura about him.
However, Chen Han was not afraid. When he walked in front of him, he looked at him provocatively before going in calmly.
It made Jiang Wei feel like he had punched cotton.
Then Zhu Youwei and Ling Han also entered the room.
This room was originally used by the so-called Yashan Village to entertain outsiders.
So it's much bigger than Chen Han's room.
After Chen Han entered, he saw Zhu Yuanzhang already sitting on a chair covered with a yellow blanket.
At this time, he was placing his hands on both sides of the armrests of the chair, looking in the direction of the door with a pair of sharp eyes.
Zhu Biao stood beside him, very respectful.
After Chen Han entered, he calmed down, then walked forward with his head held high, without showing any humility.
Zhu Youwei, Ling Han and Jiang Wei also came in.
Zhu Youwei walked quickly and followed Chen Han.
After Zhu Biao saw Zhu Youwei's performance, he felt as if his most beloved thing had been taken away.
This feeling is like a potted flower that I have carefully tended. After finally waiting for the potted flower to bloom and bear fruit, suddenly a man named son-in-law came. Before I could appreciate the potted flower, the pot was taken away with it.
So when Zhu Biao looked at Chen Han, he had some opinions.
Chen Han walked to the middle of the room, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang who was staring at him at this time, and followed the style in the TV series with his hands clasped and saluted: "Modern Chen Han has seen His Majesty the Emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty."
Such a title seemed very nondescript, but it explained Chen Han's current mood.
This was a meeting that spanned time and space, and this is what makes Chen Han feel indescribable now.
Hearing Chen Han's name, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "We speak in Ming Dynasty Mandarin, you should understand it, right?"
Zhu Yuanzhang spoke for the first time, which surprised Chen Han a little.
Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was calm and domineering.
Although it is not necessarily like the bubble sound or the uncle's deep sound proposed by modern people, it appears to be more penetrating.
It's like passing through gold and cracking stone.
This is really the aura of a superior person.
Generally speaking, the Ming Dynasty Mandarin is based on Yingtianfu, which is Nanjing dialect.
But Zhu Yuanzhang was from Fengyang, Anhui after all, so when he spoke, he still had a slightly different flavor.
At least it is somewhat different from the Nanjing dialect I heard my classmates speak.
Or perhaps Nanjing dialect was like this more than 600 years ago.
But it stands to reason that Nanjing dialect belongs to the Wunong soft language in the Jiangnan area.
But when it comes to Zhu Yuanzhang, he has a very tough temperament.
Zhu Biao beside him also spoke at this time: "I heard Ling Aiqing say that you once had a classmate who was from Yingtian Mansion, so you understand."
Chen Han nodded, "I understand."
"Okay, just understand, so you don't have to worry." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled.
Then he stood up, walked in front of Chen Han, and walked around Chen Han.
Then when Chen Han came face to face, he burst into laughter, "You monkey boy is very smart. You taught us a lesson and let us know that you young people are sometimes much smarter and more flexible than us old people.
You came to the Ming Dynasty more than 600 years later, so we met by chance.
Things that we originally thought would never happen have happened now, so let’s make peace with them as they come.
To tell you the truth, the business you talked about during your blindness and class, the economy of the Ming Dynasty, the theory of silver poisoning, and the need to save the credit of the Ming Dynasty were very useful to the Ming Dynasty.
To tell you the truth, Daming is currently following the steps you mentioned.
According to the Zhongtong banknote issuance mechanism of the Yuan Dynasty that you mentioned, the Ming Dynasty Baochao is deploying yamen all over the world; What you said about dividing a small person into an acre has also begun to be implemented.
To put it bluntly, the Ming Dynasty was unknowingly changed by a young man like you.
We were led into the trap you designed, so should you bear this responsibility?
How about taking big strides forward with Ming Dynasty? "
Chen Han was a little surprised after hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words.
I didn't expect that the emperor would have no airs at all and would just chat with you.
It makes Chen Han a little bit incompetent.
Zhu Yuanzhang continued, "During the period when you were blind, we simply wanted to get some useful information out of your mouth.
Facts have proved that what we did was right. The information we picked up from your mouth was very useful to Ming Dynasty.
Especially since you let us know when we will die.
We know what bad luck our eldest son will encounter.
Thanks to you, we originally wanted Biao'er to go to Shaanxi this year to investigate the matter of moving the capital.
Since you said that you might get sick or die during this journey, then we won't let Biao'er go. "
When Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, he was not as articulate as Ling Han.
It's quite vernacular.
This is related to Zhu Yuanzhang's education. He did not receive a very strict private school education.
Culture is learned later, but it doesn't have the sour energy of a scholar.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "As you said, Biao'er died young not only because of his inspection trip to Shaanxi, but also because of the hard work ahead.
In addition, he had many political differences with us and was suppressed by us, which made him depressed and led to his death.
We are also implementing your cabinet system now.
It's very useful. To be honest, since the cabinet was established, a group of truly practical officials have been selected from all over the world.
After joining the cabinet, they handled matters very insightfully and shared a lot of pressure.
As for the examination method you mentioned, after the application of the examination method, those officials really began to supervise themselves, without the need for further pressure from the court. You are right in this regard.
Let's put it this way, if Biao'er can live beyond the 25 years of Hongwu, how about making you a prince? "
When Zhu Yuanzhang said this, Chen Han felt an inexplicable feeling.
Those who can't hold their breath may feel happy at this time.
But Chen Han felt a little pressure at this time.
He immediately smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you can't say that, I just said it casually.
If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can survive this disaster safely, everyone will be happy, and he will not be granted the title of Duke. "
Zhu Yuanzhang was very pleased with Chen Han's humility.
"It seems that you are not a proud person, which is good.
I guess Ling Aiqing has already told you what he wants you to do when he goes down the mountain.
The industrial revolution you proposed and the measures you proposed should be properly grasped by what kind of official position do you think should be given to you so that you can better fulfill these responsibilities? "
When he said this, Chen Han became wary in his heart.
This is not just asking you what official position I want to give you.
Instead, let yourself summarize your own responsibilities. When the time comes, this responsibility will be your military order and must be completed.
Therefore, Chen Han did not dare to be modest in this regard. He cupped his hands again and said, "If your Majesty really trusts you, then I will be lawless here for once.
I also hope that if your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and others are offended by what I said, you will just think that I am just talking nonsense. "
Zhu Biao said: "Just say that you should know better than us in this aspect of reform."
Chen Han then really said it: "At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, although the Ming Dynasty seemed to be satisfied, as long as it could complete what I proposed before, it would be enough.
But the most important thing about the industrial revolution is the emphasis on talents.
In my humble opinion, the Ming Dynasty is still dominated by Confucianism and looks down on those craftsmen.
But during the Industrial Revolution, it was often those craftsmen who showed their great talents.
For example, Harris, who invented the spinning jenny, was just a craftsman.
But his invention changed the course of the textile industry.
It was also a craftsman who invented the flying shuttle.
And later Watt improved the steam engine.
These all appear as craftsmen or scientists.
A large number of private scientists emerged in the Ming Dynasty or before the Ming Dynasty, but they were not taken seriously.
Because in your political system, Confucian scholars completely control the right to speak, and there is no chance for other talents to take the lead.
Even if other talents have made great inventions, they will still be regarded as heretics and so-called strange and obscene skills.
So, Your Majesty the Emperor, if you really want me to launch this industrial revolution in your Ming Dynasty, the first thing I want to propose is that no matter what method you use, create a school for me to train craftsmen specifically. They read and learn calligraphy.
Let them speak freely, give full play to their talents, and fully mobilize their enthusiasm in the actual use of machinery.
If this is not possible, the Industrial Revolution is just a cover.
If I want the Ming Dynasty to enter the industrial age, I, Chen Han, can't do it even if I am exhausted.
I wonder if Your Majesty and Your Highness are willing to let me establish a school in the Ming Dynasty to cultivate scientific talents without Confucian interference. "
After Chen Han finished saying this, there was silence.
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao and his son first felt that after such a school was built, it would be criticized by countless scholars.
But after Zhu Yuanzhang heard what Chen Han said, he didn't even think about it: "Okay, after you come down from the mountain, you will take the lead in establishing your so-called school. You will be the master, you will select the talents, and you will train them."
This was already the biggest concession, but Chen Han was not finished yet, "Your Majesty, just authorizing me to establish these schools is not enough. My own prestige is certainly not enough to change the world's atmosphere.
Therefore, an emperor like you must issue an order to improve the status of craftsmen. They must be allowed to become officials after graduating from my school, and they must start from the seventh rank. "
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After saying these words, not only Jiang Wei felt shocked, but even Ling Han felt that it was a bit too outrageous.
Because in this case, it really means that both of the rules are directly broken.
The first is how can a craftsman read in the eyes of a scholar?
Doesn’t this tarnish the saints? Not even literate.
The second is to directly break the imperial examination system.
How a scholar can become an official is to pass the imperial examination.
The reason why scholars study hard for more than ten years is just to be able to jump over the dragon's gate.
Now from the craftsman school here in Chen Han, after graduating from the craftsman school, you can directly become an official of the seventh rank, which must not cause dissatisfaction among scholars all over the world.
Then everyone will become craftsmen.
As soon as Chen Han finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "What are the criteria for entering and exiting your school?"
As expected of an emperor, he quickly grasped the crux of the problem.
Chen Han replied: "I also know that this must have broken a lot of rules. If some unlearned and unskilled people really regard this path as a way to become an official, it will not work. Of course, it will be extremely strict.
You must stay in school for four years. During these four years, you must complete corresponding homework and produce corresponding research results every year.
These achievements must also be recognized by all sectors of society.
During this period, the court will be responsible for your eating, drinking, and diarrhea, but during this process, as long as you fail the assessment for one year, you will be expelled immediately.
As for the specific implementation plan, I still have to arrange it myself. "
After listening to this, Zhu Yuanzhang understood Chen Han's reasoning.
"If you can really do it, and every student is strict in entering and strict in exiting, then it will really be a new way."
The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang can say this is really thanks to his different origins from many emperors.
Other emperors have to consider the feelings of scholars, and even they themselves believe that only scholars who have read the books of sages can serve as ministers for their country.
Zhu Yuanzhang always wanted to find another group of people to be officials, so that they could compete with Confucian students.
Only in this way can Ming officials have fresh blood.
The school mentioned by Chen Han seems to be good.
Zhu Biao and Ling Han were a little worried. If they really did this, Chen Han would be under extraordinary pressure.
At that time, those scholars will not be able to eat him alive? Even Zhu Youwei was a little worried when she heard her husband say such things.
This is against the world's scholars and current officials.
How will Chen Han deal with so many scholars by himself?
After all, they hold the absolute power of public opinion in their hands.
Touching the mouths of the people can also drown you.
These officials are very good at doing this.
Although Zhu Youwei has never stayed outside, she has heard from various channels that no one in office is simple.
This shakes their foundation.
Thinking of this, she was a little worried.
However, Chen Han was happy and not afraid.
Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "But Chen Han, you must know that if you really do this, the officials and scholars in the world will regard you as a thorn in their flesh."
As he said that, he pointed to Ling Han beside him: "Even Ling Han, who has always recommended you, would also think that you are too radical. How can you poke the roots of a scholar?"
After hearing this, Ling Han also had a look of embarrassment on his face.
Chen Han said: "That's why I said what I just said was a bit lawless. In my opinion, reform is meant to destroy the interests of some people.
I come from modern times, and I know that if we don't change it, the Ming Dynasty will definitely perish. If we change it, there may be a chance.
Whether you change it or not is up to you.
If you can't do such a simple request, then I guess there's no point in me going down the mountain. "
This was a very serious question. Zhu Yuanzhang just pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
Zhu Yuanzhang was so decisive that even Ling Han was a little surprised.
It can be seen from here that Zhu Yuanzhang has actually made his resentment towards those scholars obvious.
So after hearing what Chen Han said, he agreed without much hesitation.
I guess even the slightest hesitation is not because I feel pity for the scholars, but because I am afraid that the scholars will target Chen Han.
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(End of this chapter)