The competition was specially held at the entrance of the palace in order to block the ministers coming to court.

Seeing that they could not pass, the group of people simply stood in front of Zhu Shangbing and looked at him with disdain.

There was a man wearing a jade belt and even his boots were made of fine animal skins. He was dissatisfied with Zhu Shangbing's behavior and wanted to come forward to persuade him, hoping that he would return from his lost ways.

This happened to be the person from Zhu Yunwen's side, and the father of the girl whom Zhu Yuanzhang proposed to marry - Lin Zhongtian.

His daughter's name is Yuyan and she is beautiful.

Thinking that his daughter was about to pass away, the Prince of Qin would be a little less considerate, so he spoke.

"Please don't be aggressive, Your Highness. Just treat it as a bit of a favor to the lower officials. If the superiors blame you, it won't end well."

Originally, I wanted to stand up and speak a few more words for the civil servants and earn favors.

Unexpectedly...

A crisp slap was heard, and Lin Zhongtian was slapped to the ground. His face instantly swelled, and the corners of his mouth were broken and blood flowed down.

Like a lost dog.

"Who do you think you are? Your Highness gives you face, and you dare to ask for it?"

He looked arrogant and regarded the man as a rotten dog. After the beating, he wiped his palms with a handkerchief as if he had touched something dirty.

The officials who were originally grateful to him for coming forward all rolled their eyes.

Don't do porcelain work without diamonds.

Finally, some people couldn't help it anymore, and a thin figure came forward. He was old and had gray hair, and his face was full of anger and sorrow.

"Then I wonder if I can do it, veteran?"

This man came from the Hanlin Academy, and he was like clouds and mud compared to Lin Zhongtian just now.

Zhu Shangbing could give the latter a slap directly, but he had to bow to him first.

"Sir, you are joking, but it is just a casual mention. Do not take it seriously."

Having said that, the smile on that face made people shudder, and there was a warning in his eyes.

That person is also a human being, so he will accept it as soon as he sees fit.

Everyone said that this is a good thing, and I also found a step for myself.

"I heard that the Crown Prince wanted to compete in poems with the Manchu officials. I am too old to hang around in this windy place. I wonder if the Crown Prince can do it for me."

As Zhu Shangbing nodded, the old man felt relieved.

A few followed suit and went in. The remaining ones who were young and thought they were smart were all proud people.

Looking at the civil servant standing in front of him, Zhu Shangbing had a spring-like smile on his face and couldn't help but secretly curse himself at this moment.

But the fun has just begun.

"Young man, I am not very talented. I thought of it when I went to the capital to meet all the adults, so I wrote a poem called "Enter the Capital." I wonder if you would be interested?"

This statement made several people's eyes light up, no matter what Zhu Shangbing's temperament was.

If this poem is good, it will be passed down through the ages.

Who among the literati in the world would not wish to be like Li Taibai and Su Dongpo, who could write countless good poems and lyrics.

Now there is a ready-made poem in front of us. When the time comes, it will be spread out and it will be said that the prince of the Qin Dynasty was inspired by the civil officials and wrote this poem specially.

The name "Jingjing" sounds complicated.

Seeing the expectant expressions on the faces of the people below, Zhu Shangbing had a mocking look on his face.

"Silk mushrooms and incense sticks, if they are used by civilians, it will be a disaster."

The first two sentences are clearly mocking the officials present. Their clothes and robes are not made of gold and silver embroidery, and even their shoes and socks are worth several years of expenses for ordinary people.

How can this be famous forever? It is clearly infamous forever!

Word spread that they didn't have the shame to be officials, and whoever was in the position could guarantee that they would not be greedy for any money.

"It's not even hot yet."

In the silence, an official suddenly stood up and commented on this sentence.

His long beard hung down and his face looked upright, looking at the old shoes and socks.

Zhu Shangbing did not hesitate and said the next two sentences with a smile.

"The breeze is turned towards the sky with both sleeves, so that Lu Yan will not talk too much."

What a breath of fresh air.

The commentating official was shocked and looked at Zhu Shangbing, feeling sympathetic to each other.

I wish I could talk all night long.

This poem resonated with him, and many officials like him couldn't help crying.

Just at this time, someone walked out of the palace gate, and the person praised him with appreciation on his face.

"What a great song to enter Beijing."

Everyone looked up and saw that this man was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and had a tall figure.

The lifelike five-clawed golden dragon on the chest made their faces full of astonishment, and they quickly knelt down and saluted.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang ignored them at all, but went straight to Zhu Shangbing and asked warmly.

"Did you really write the poem?"

The latter was slightly startled, then nodded.

He kept lamenting in his heart, if Mr. Yu knew that his poem had been copied in advance, would he go to Beijing and give him two blows?

But Zhu Yuanzhang only saw him lowering his head, thinking he was sentimental about the suffering of the people.

"I didn't expect that this kid like you would actually have such a heart."

He originally thought that Zhu Shangbing's opposition to many civil servants this time was purely to cut off his ideas.

I never thought that I was actually complaining about the injustice of the people.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not believe that this kind of poem was written casually to deal with a few people, and the helplessness poured into it was hidden between the lines.

And the most important thing now is...

Although he had a love for talents, he did not ask questions regardless of whether he was public or private.

"Bold Zhu Shangbing, do you know your guilt?"

The latter heard the thump and knelt on the ground, directly realizing his guilt.

This sentence came as a surprise.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who originally wanted to educate and beat him verbally, had nothing to say and stood beside him, hesitating to speak.

"Then do you know what mistake you made?"

Zhu Yuanzhang had no choice but to ask again, his eyes full of helplessness and he couldn't help but curse in his heart.

She looks just like Zhu Laoer, and she deserves to be raised by him.

After hearing this, Zhu Shangbing was silent for a moment and thought for a long time before speaking.

"My grandson doesn't know how to adapt, and his outspoken words have offended all of you."

Not a son of man!

These civil servants were so angry that their lungs were about to explode, but what they said was true.

What they have on them is indeed far beyond that of ordinary people.

It's not an exaggeration to say it's luxurious.

but……

Fang Xiaoru stood up with no expression on his face and shouted at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"I am worthy of the people."

Zhu Shangbing did not refute this statement. Apart from being foolish and loyal, Fang Xiaoru was indeed a good person.

But apart from him, only a few officials knelt down and said those words.

The others didn't dare to kneel down when they looked at the brand new boots on their feet.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face turned livid when he saw this. He was from a commoner background, how could he not understand the differences, but he was still filled with indignation after seeing it with his own eyes.

There are many civil servants, but only a few dozen have a clear conscience.

He walked up to the group and spoke, his beard almost standing on end with anger.

"I ask you, what are your parents?"

"You must love the people like your own children and treat them as your own children, then you will be the parents and officials."

After speaking, he pointed at one of the potbellied civil servants, the anger in his eyes uncontrollable.

"There are not many military generals like you. I saw you were quite strong a few years ago. How did you, a fourth-grade official, get the money to eat like this in just a few months?"

Then several guards were called and dragged him away.

Looking at the figure who kept screaming, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression was condensed.

Zhu Shangbing's poem was like a slap in the face of the official.
Chapter completed!