Zhang Pu returned to the inn in Nanjing drunkenly, and lay down on the bed, motionless. His body was weak, but his mind became clearer and clearer, and various thoughts kept flashing back and forth in his mind.

Zhang Pu is a thoughtful person. It can be seen from the fact that he has been good at dancing and making friends with Jiangnan scholars from a very early age. His cheerful and generous style has made him friends all over the world, and also allowed him to receive a lot of help. For example, the other party's guess this time made him

He was shocked. He didn't believe it at first, but after analyzing it with everyone tonight, he found that it was the truth.

He is very smart and has lofty aspirations, or ambitions, which can be seen from the fact that he later imitated the strategy of Donglin's rise and established Fushe. He basically did it by using public opinion to control government affairs, but he didn't do it well enough.

After all, there is still a gap between him and Gu Xiancheng.

But tonight's unexpected answer made him a little at a loss. The emperor is determined to reform, and the political system has changed drastically. All the ministers in the cabinet have become prime ministers and rule the world. Beizhili has been abolished, provinces have been established, governors have been established, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate has been established.

With Dali Temple, their status has become even easier and their responsibilities have changed drastically.

Not to mention some other reform policies. Although Zhang Pu was in Jiangnan, he still heard a lot of rumors. Although various changes have not yet hit his head, they have begun to gradually affect him. He regards them as life.

The imperial examination could not escape the fate of reform.

The changes were complex and varied, leaving Zhang Pu at a loss for a moment. He stared blankly at the dark roof, feeling empty and nothing in his heart.

"What should I do!?" he asked himself in confusion.

Several other people were the same as him. After returning to their residence, they couldn't sleep at all. Their thoughts were racing in their minds, thinking about the imperial examination.

Time passed slowly, and after such a speculation and conversation, they discovered in vain that the entire city of Nanjing seemed to be different. The contacts were in a hurry, and everyone was busy going in and out of the bookstore, buying and selling.

Reading all kinds of books that I once dismissed.

The number of scholars going to Qinhuai, which is ten miles away, is also becoming increasingly rare. The truly talented scholars have long since disappeared. Usually they would not notice it, but now that they are alert, they can see some clues.

"There are many smart people in the world!" Zhang Pu sighed, and returned to his residence with a stack of books in his arms, immersed in studying. No matter what, he must fight hard in this last imperial examination.

Just when he was reading, a face would often appear in front of his eyes, the third young master Wang, the third young master of the Wang family in Moling. I don't know what his whereabouts are strange and what he is planning.

Zhang Pu also deliberately searched for clues, but found nothing. I don't know whether the other party was careful not to reveal any flaws, or whether there was no fact that Wang returned to the mainland.

He hoped it was the latter, but it was impossible. With his keen sense, he vaguely felt that there was an undercurrent hidden in the calm atmosphere, and he didn't know when it would burst out.

Thinking of this, he decided not to go back to his hometown in Taicang, but lived in Nanjing and studied hard behind closed doors. Nanjing's rural examination was held in Nanjing. It was such a strong city, so no matter what happened, it would definitely be affected here.

Zhu Youxiao, who was in Beijing, did not know about these things that happened in Nanzhili.

He didn't know about the will and last words. Li Sancai committed suicide at the beginning. This matter was just a temporary arrangement by him. The purpose was just to confuse the public and smear Zhu Youxiao's image, and it was not disclosed to the outside world at all.

The Jinyiwei did not take it seriously. There are many such rumors in the world. It coincides with the emperor's change, so it is not surprising that there are such rumors. Therefore, the thousands of Jinyiwei households in Nanjing turned a blind eye to the strange phenomena in Jiangnan at the moment, and some rumors about the Moling Wang family were also ignored.

Didn't take it to heart.

When they thought about it, how could the rebellious Wang family come back? It would be good if they could save their lives by fleeing overseas, but how could they come back to cause trouble?

Zhu Youxiao was not aware of the delicate situation in the heart of the empire. His focus at the moment was on the reform of the political system. This was the most important thing at the moment. After he had accumulated experience, the imperial examination was completed this year, and a large number of talents were recruited, these measures

Then it can be promoted all over the world.

In addition, Zhu Youxiao's time was devoted to the work of the Yulin Army and the City Defense Army. To be precise, he devoted his time to ideological work.

An army without ideas and relying solely on money and wolfishness is fragile. Once the casualties are too large, the army will be destroyed. However, an army armed with ideas is different. Its combat effectiveness can be maintained for a long time, and as long as there is one person,

This army will not be destroyed.

Zhu Youxiao is currently working hard on this task, instilling some of the perfectly self-consistent concepts he has compiled into the minds of these simple soldiers.

Traditional loyalty to the emperor and patriotism is necessary. The soldiers and civilians of future generations will be one family. Soldiers of the people should also be required. The emperor must command the gun. Military honor, fighting for the interests of the country and the people, and protecting property are also required. Before the emperor, everyone is equal.

The concept is also needed.

In the end, he suddenly realized that these things he made seemed to be similar to the knightly virtues in some fantasy novels. If he really followed the rules he made strictly, his soldiers would definitely become upright knights in the future.

After Zhu Youxiao hesitated for a while, he still did not modify the ideological teaching materials he had created. Although the soldiers educated in this way were somewhat pedantic and naive, they were undoubtedly correct.

Judging from the direction of future development, the quality of people is always getting higher and higher, and concepts such as equality, freedom, and human rights are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. This is the trend of future development that no one can stop.

The image of a great country depends on strength and etiquette, and these must be cultivated from a young age, starting from now on, starting from a small soldier.

"Glory is my life!"

"Loyal to the Emperor, loyal to the Empire!"

"Everyone is equal before the Emperor. Our soldiers and people are all His Majesty's subjects, and we should watch and help each other."

Among the Yulin Army, slogans can be seen everywhere, and countless generous, tragic, or passionate words create a different atmosphere. The soldiers who join the army are all civilian children. They are quite simple, and Zhu

The ideological education content of the school is combined with the traditional loyalty, filial piety and justice, so it is easily accepted by these simple soldiers and adopted as a code of conduct.

"Fight for the emperor, fight for the country! This is our mission and our glory!" Walking in the military camp, listening to the quiet but firm words, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but smile. This is what he wants

The army not only has strict discipline, but also has strict standards of conduct.

This world is too dark, full of ignorance, killing and greed, so let me, the emperor of the Ming Empire, bring civilization to the whole world.

"Report!"

Just when Zhu Youxiao was sinking into his fantasy, a rapid and long shout came. Zhu Youxiao quickly realized that this was an urgent report from the frontier.

"Report to Your Majesty, urgent training in Liaodong, Shenyang has fallen." As soon as the messenger came to him, he knelt on one knee, presented the battle report, and briefly explained.

After hearing the words of the messenger, Zhu Youxiao's face suddenly darkened. He never thought that if he did not touch Xiong Tingbi and let him stay safely in Liaodong, how could Shenyang be lost.

With a dark face, he opened the envelope several times, took out the letter inside, and read three lines at a glance. However, the more he read, the more angry he felt in his heart. He couldn't help it, so he took out the saber from his waist, hating He slashed at the tree trunk next to him in hatred.

"Damn Yuan Yingtai, are you a fucking pig?" Zhu Youxiao couldn't help it and swore.

boom!

The tree trunk that he cut off suddenly fell down with a muffled sound. The fracture of the tree trunk was smooth and flat without a trace of burrs, as if it had been polished by a good carpenter. Liu Ruoyu, who was following behind, looked at it and couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eyes. .Such a thick tree trunk was cut off with one stroke, and His Majesty’s skills became more and more advanced.

The information in the battle report was very simple, and the matter was explained clearly in just a few sentences. Yuan Yingtai, the culprit, secretly accepted the Mongolian victims, but it turned out that there was a Jurchen traitor among them. On March 12, Nuerhaci launched an army to attack Shenyang, and the Mongolian traitor Taking the opportunity to cause chaos, the two cooperated internally and externally, opened the city gate, and Shenyang fell.

Looking at the battle report, Zhu Youxiao really wanted to squeeze Yuan Yingtai to death, this guy who failed to achieve anything but failed. He did not touch Xiong Tingbi, just hoping to stabilize the situation in Liaodong, prevent it from getting worse, and buy time for himself. Thinking of this bastard, he acted secretly and let Shenyang fall.

It is a pity that Yuan Yingtai has died in Shenyang City, otherwise Zhu Youxiao would definitely make him walk around without food.

"Convene the cabinet to discuss affairs." Zhu Youxiao returned his sword to its sheath and ordered coldly. He had calmed down. There is still Xiong Tingbi in Liaodong, so the situation won't be too bad. Liaoyang should be able to hold on, and it won't be like in history. In that case, it will have to be sold to Shanhaiguan.

Soon, five bachelors hurried over, and the oldest Li Ruhua was panting. His breathing was like a bellows, wheezing and wheezing, leaving no doubt that he would die in the next moment.

"Quick, let's take a seat for all the bachelors. Ruoyu, remember, from now on, the bachelors must have a seat when facing the emperor. This is the rule." Zhu Youxiao still respects his first cabinet team very much and will always respect him. He was considerate of their feelings and helped them establish his authority. For example, like this time, when he summoned the Grand Bachelor, he never let them stand.

"My slave obeys the order." Liu Ruoyu promised loudly.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." The five bachelors immediately knelt down to express their gratitude.

"It's okay, this is the courtesy that all gentlemen should receive."

After some courtesy between the monarch and his ministers, the two parties sat down and began to discuss political affairs.

"What do you think?" After the battle reports were circulated one by one and five universities read them carefully, Zhu Youxiao asked.

The five people fell silent, some were thinking about things, and some simply didn't know how to deal with it. After all, not everyone had military experience. Among the five, only Sun Chengzong and Cui Jingrong, who had served as Minister of War, knew more about this aspect.

"Send troops to support immediately." This was Cui Jingrong's opinion.
Chapter completed!