The establishment of the Overseas Talent Recruitment Center and the announcement from the imperial palace made the capital city boiling with excitement again.
In the Ming Dynasty, except for some dignitaries who could travel to Qinhuai at night, or who had a few singing and dancing prostitutes at home, the rest of the people basically had no recreational activities.
As the capital of the Ming Dynasty, many of those who can live here are from fairly good families and do nothing special on weekdays. Once something like the Overseas Talent Recruitment Hall comes out, it will naturally form a diffusion effect, spreading from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred.
On the second day after the Overseas Recruitment Center was established, the streets outside had become very lively.
Naturally, this includes many scholars.
Scholar is a conceptual title and has nothing to do with fame. In these days, as long as you are not illiterate, you can be called a scholar.
At this time, a young man, probably in his early twenties, looked a little dull, and his clothes were washed white. It was obvious that the conditions at home were not very good.
"Brother, do the Overseas Talent Recruitment Agency have any requirements?"
After watching the excitement for a while, he hesitated for a moment and couldn't help but ask a peer next to him who was dressed as a scholar.
The man turned around and took a look, and saw that although he looked a little downcast, the scholar's dress still made him politely reply: "The Overseas Talent Recruitment Center, but scholars can enter. If you are a scholar, your food, food and housing will be taken care of."
"If you are a scholar, it will be even more extraordinary. You will be exempted from the examination and will be an overseas official immediately after being selected by the feudal king."
As the man spoke, he seemed to be a little moved, but he still showed a firm look after hesitation.
"In charge of the meal? Really?" the down-and-out man asked with his eyes suddenly shining.
He hasn't had a full meal in many days.
The man being questioned showed a trace of disdain, but pointed in one direction and said: "The notice is over there, can I still deceive you?"
The down-and-out man smiled coquettishly and bowed his hands in thanks.
Then he couldn't wait and walked towards the notice.
The notices here are naturally crowded, and although most of them are illiterate, this does not prevent them from joining in the fun.
The down-and-out man is relatively thin, but at this moment he can only try his best to squeeze in.
However, when the people saw what he was wearing, they all gave way to him.
These days, even down-and-out scholars are not comparable to ordinary people.
No one would want to offend scholars, especially ordinary people.
The downcast man reached the notice easily and quickly read it.
Sure enough, the words above are similar to what passersby said before.
Thinking of this, the down-and-out man looked happy and went straight to the overseas recruiting center.
In the Overseas Recruitment Hall, Zhu Ying is sitting here, next to him is Zhu Fan who looks a little anxious.
"Emperor's nephew, what should we do? It's already the second day, and there's not even a single person there. Let alone any scholar, not even a child student can be found."
"I heard people talking about it. Everyone was talking about it. They said that when they went overseas and never came back, there were big waves in the sea and a narrow escape from death. The Japanese pirates were eating people and drinking blood. They were extremely cruel and the Japanese country was a barbarian land."
Having said this, Zhu Fan gritted his teeth and said, "I'll tell you the truth, nephew. I sent someone to inquire about it. It seems that this rumor came from the Hanlin Academy. Those old guys are trying to make us miserable."
"Are you afraid that we will take away the scholars of the Ming Dynasty? Are you saying this specifically? I heard that Liu Sanwu was in the Hanlin Academy today, openly pointing out various dangers overseas, and at the same time teaching his disciples to think twice.
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"What abominable! How abominable! If he were not in the capital, I would have killed him!"
When talking about the latter part, Zhu Fan's temper rose and he spoke bluntly.
At this time, the eldest son Zhu Jixi, who was standing behind Zhu Fan, quickly pushed his father gently with his hand.
At the same time, there was a look of helplessness on his face.
In front of my eldest brother, the future Emperor of the Ming Dynasty actually confessed that he wanted to kill the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy.
To a large extent, this is already a taboo. Since ancient times, no emperor has felt comfortable watching the vassal king act tyrannically.
What's more, nowadays, vassal kings who want vassal territory have to go overseas to establish their kingdom.
"Why did you push me?"
Zhu Fan felt the movement of his eldest son behind him, turned around, glared and scolded him.
Zhu Jixi was very speechless, but when facing his father's eyes, he could only see bitterness on his face.
Zhu Fan paused for a moment when he looked at the strange look in his eldest son's eyes, and immediately reacted.
Then he turned to Zhu Ying and said: "Emperor's nephew, I didn't mean what I just said. I just, just"
Zhu Fan wanted to explain that he always felt inexplicably afraid of Zhu Ying, but at the same time he was afraid, he was also very close to her.
This seems to be a bit contradictory, but in fact it is just a different mentality between the monarch and his ministers, uncles and nephews.
The main thing is that this eldest nephew has always been smiling since we met him, and he doesn't seem to get angry at anything.
But the more this happens, the easier it is for people to feel fearful.
Judging from the research and development of firearms, the way soldiers are trained, and the huge chamber of commerce of heroes under his command, any fool knows that this is definitely not a kind person.
"Uncle Emperor, there is no need to say more. My nephew understands in his heart that Uncle Emperor is a man of good temperament. My nephew admires this very much."
"The Hanlin Academy is gossiping behind my back, and the emperor scolds me, so what's the problem?"
Zhu Ying waved her hands and said directly.
In fact, Zhu Ying had come into contact with many people with Zhu Fan's personality. Most of the soldiers he had trained in the Western Regions had such a personality.
"The emperor's nephew still understands me."
Zhu Fan said happily, then turned his head slightly and glared at his eldest son again.
What could Zhu Jixi do? With such an old man in front of him, he could only bow and thank Zhu Ying.
Zhu Ying understood, smiled and nodded.
As for Zhu Jixi, Zhu Ying is still good in terms of senses. He looks somewhat similar to Zhu Fan, tall and handsome.
But compared to Zhu Fan's brutality, Zhu Jixi's eyes were gentler.
"Uncle Emperor, just keep it in your heart. This matter of recruiting talents does not happen overnight. The scholars in the capital are naturally influenced by Liu Sanwu. But in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, Liu Sanwu alone has no say.
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"At that time, my nephew is still afraid that this recruitment hall will not be able to accommodate so many people. Those who have some talents and want to display their ambitions should not have too many."
What Zhu Ying said is indeed correct. In fact, most scholars are very decent, at least at first.
What you read are the words of saints, and what you learn is loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.
Under the influence of such thoughts, the mainstream atmosphere is naturally excellent.
And like Yao Guangxiao, there are many scholars who are full of ambition and show off their talents.
It’s just that most people accomplish nothing and cannot apply what they have learned.
Listening to what Zhu Ying said, Zhu Fan was still a little depressed, so he could only pick up the teacup and take a sip.
At this moment, a eunuch came over and reported: "Your Highness, there seems to be someone outside who wants to enter the recruitment hall."
Hearing this, Zhu Ying smiled and said to Zhu Fan: "Uncle, look, people are here right now."
Then he ordered the eunuch to bring him directly to have a look.
Zhu Fan was also overjoyed and couldn't wait to look at the door.
In fact, for now, Zhu Fan does not need to come to the recruitment hall, or the vassal princes do not need to come.
When recruiting people, they will take the exam three months later. Only those who pass the exam can be selected. Or, if they are young students or scholars, it is almost equivalent to admission without taking the exam.
At that time, the vassal kings need to come together for an interview, and then each choose the candidate they want.
I came here today because I was actually invited here by the crown prince Zhu Jixi.
Ever since Zhu Jixi learned about the overseas blockade, he was very concerned about this matter.
Unlike his eldest son, Zhu Jixi's princess Xie was the daughter of Yongping Marquis Xie Cheng.
Although Zhu Fan was cruel to his subordinates, he was still very kind to the Xie family. In this regard, he could be regarded as inheriting the fine tradition of Zhu Yuanzhang.
Because he loves fighting, Zhu Jixi's relationship with his natal family is naturally much closer.
Even when I was little, it could almost be said that I was raised by my grandpa.
In the first month of the next year after Zhu Jixi was born, Xie Cheng, the Marquis of Yongping, was appointed as the left prime minister of the Jin government, that is, Shanxi Province participated in politics and became a feudal official.
Yongping Hou Xie Cheng was both civil and military, which also greatly influenced Zhu Jixi.
In addition, to Xie Cheng, although Zhu Jixi was a grandson, he was also the eldest grandson and the emperor's grandson.
This makes it even more intimate.
In many aspects of teaching, I am more careful.
Zhu Jixi had long been granted the title of Crown Prince, and this overseas vassal state could be said to be the land that Zhu Jixi would govern in the future.
My father is reckless, and he is more intelligent than military.
In this regard, we can only think of ways to recruit more talents.
That's why Zhu Fan came today.
Soon, a man in white robe outside the door walked in.
"Yuan Jiachi, a scholar from Shangshui County, Henan, pays homage to all of you." Yuan Jiachi looked at the people sitting there, not daring to raise his head and look directly at them, and immediately bowed and bowed.
Hearing this, Zhu Ying asked: "My surname is Yuan, and she is from Shangshui County. She seems to be a queen from a famous family."
Yuan Jiachi said quickly: "Students don't dare to worry."
This Shangshui County was called Ruyang County during the Han Dynasty.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were several celebrities, the most famous of whom were the Four Generations and Three Dukes.
Zhu Ying didn't say much, but asked: "Although there are many people outside, no one dares to come in. They are all waiting and watching. Why do you have the courage?"
"You are still a child, not too old. If you work hard for a year or two, it is not difficult to gain the reputation of a scholar. Why go to this overseas vassal country thousands of miles away?"
There is no such thing as a poor scholar.
All poor and talented people are lying.
Even the worst-successful scholar will be at the level of a country squire and landlord when he returns to the local area.
A scholar with a great reputation will look pleasant even when seen by the county magistrate. Who knows whether this scholar will be able to be elected in a few years.
Or maybe this scholar's classmate was admitted to the imperial examination, which is also very possible.
Coupled with a series of preferential measures such as exemption from corvee, tax quota, etc., there will be no poor scholars in this world.
Scholars can be said to be second only to officials in the entire social class.
After listening to Zhu Ying's words, Zhu Fan became a little anxious.
It's not easy for someone to come here, but it feels like they are being kicked out.
In Zhu Fan's mind, it doesn't matter who he is as a scholar, the more the better. It would be best to pack them all in a basket and take them to the feudal state.
Everyone can imagine that in places like Japan, the importance of scholars was even rarer and more important than in the Ming Dynasty.
Yuan Jiachi was obviously a little confused.
He didn't expect that the first question after coming in would be like this. This made him, who was used to the Four Books and Five Classics, pause slightly and didn't know how to answer.
"Whatever you think in your heart, just say it directly." Zhu Ying said again.
Hearing this, Yuan Jiachi gritted his teeth and said: "The student's family is poor and he doesn't have much money. He originally lived in the county, but the Yellow River overflowed, so he had no choice but to come to the capital to join his family elders."
"However, after some inquiring, I found that there was no news about my elder. He can only make a living by selling calligraphy and painting."
"It has been several months now, and recently I have been unable to even afford the money to buy paper. To be honest with you, the students have not had a full meal in several days."
"Today I saw the notice saying that when children enter the recruiting center, they will be provided with room and board, so I thought of giving it a try."
Hearing this, Zhu Ying burst out laughing.
In Zhu Ying's mind, Zhu Ying had come to the talent recruitment hall in order to display the talent and learning in his heart.
The provision of food and accommodation was just something Zhu Ying filled in casually. He never thought that any child or scholar would be unable to eat.
Unexpectedly, the first person to enter the overseas talent recruitment center actually wanted to come and have a meal.
After Zhu Fan heard this, he was really speechless.
But it is not bad to have a scholar who is still a child.
"I am the current King of Jin, and I am speaking to you just now. I am the current Highness the Grandson."
"Since you have entered this recruitment hall, no matter what the reason is, you must follow me to this overseas vassal country."
"Report your household registration, and you will follow me in the near future."
Zhu Fan didn't hesitate and started robbing people directly.
This was originally the purpose of his visit today.
Yuan Jiachi quickly bowed and said: "I don't know if this is His Highness Taisun, but His Highness the King of Jin is in person. I apologize for any rudeness."
Then Zhu Fan bowed again and said: "Student, I would like to thank His Highness King Jin for your appreciation."
Faced with Zhu Fan's rogue style, Zhu Ying just smiled and did not stop him.
Regardless of the relationship or the level of support, Zhu Fan definitely has the strongest support among all the vassal kings at present.
Along the coast of Zhejiang, there is even greater cooperation.
In the future, in the Japanese country, it is obvious that the degree of cooperation will only become deeper in many aspects.
Zhu Fan's face was full of joy, and Zhu Jixi bowed like Zhu Ying to express his gratitude.
Zhu Fan, who had received the benefit, did not linger, and took Yuan Jiachi directly to him after a while.
This means skipping the recruitment hall and directly recruiting literati.
The affairs at the Recruitment Hall came to an end, Zhu Ying dressed in casual clothes and went straight to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division.
Regarding the issue of the Ming Dynasty Public Security Department, he had to find Lan Yu to make arrangements.