Chapter 105 Lao Zhu Lao Zhu Di: This man deserves to be killed! (5k request for moon)
Fortunately, this is a holographic projection. If the emperor of tomorrow is really so big, he will surround Zhang Juzheng and watch him like a monkey.
Even with handsome guy Zhang's temperament, he would most likely have to kneel down.
"What is he writing?"
Xiao Zhusi stood behind Zhang Juzheng on the left side, looking closely at the ink written on the rice paper on Zhang Juzheng's case.
Those vertical and horizontal characters definitely make him a master of calligraphy.
"This is…"
Old Zhu Di frowned and stopped talking.
Zhu Biao, who was standing next to Old Zhu Di, had a serious look on his face. The more he read the contents on the rice paper, the more frightened he became.
Every item written on the rice paper turned out to be a brand-new policy that he had never seen before, or even thought about.
"He's doing tax reform!"
Zhu Biao took a deep breath and expressed the results he had arrived at.
Hearing the word 'tax reform', Lao Zhu frowned.
These two words are really too sensitive for the emperor.
In ancient dynasties, taxation was the basis of everything.
To be more precise, for dynasty countries of any era, even in those developed places in later generations, no matter what kind of eagle sauce or caviar you are, taxation is still the foundation of the country.
Once the country cannot collect taxes, the treasury will have no money, and the fiscal budget will be running into deficit, which will lead to hyperinflation, currency depreciation, soaring prices, residents' income continues to decrease, and taxes will further decrease...
A vicious cycle until it completely collapses.
Of course, if a foreign war is launched before the collapse, a perfect restart can be achieved, and the system can be upgraded, which is a proven success.
Ji Boying stood at position C, which was directly opposite the case, and Lao Zhu stood to his left, staring closely at the rice paper on the table.
I saw Zhang Juzheng writing one more item after another, and finally wrote four big characters: One whip method.
Then, handsome guy Zhang took a long breath with a smile on his lips.
In fact, some of the contents of the One Whip Method had already been implemented on a trial basis in some places as early as the Zhengde period. However, such trials were all local and intermittent, and had not been systemized on a large scale.
After Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao played a set of operations that struck first and gained the upper hand, and that the imperial edict was the last word.
Gao Gong successfully stepped down, and Zhang Shuaige became the chief minister of the cabinet.
Shortly after becoming the first assistant, Zhang Juzheng began to collect the scattered results from various places, and then combined them with his own genius thinking to merge them into this 'one whip method'.
Wow~
Zhang Juzheng turned over the rice paper and folded it carefully.
"Hey, why is this person like this!"
"I haven't even finished reading yet!"
Xiao Zhu's eyebrows were filled with anger. He had only seen half of it, and it was even more uncomfortable than chasing after him!
Subconsciously, I went to grab the stacked declaration, but my hand penetrated the table and caught nothing.
"Brother, are you stupid? This is a fairyland."
Yongle Zhu Zhanji, who was standing with Xiao Zhusi, smiled and patted Xiao Zhusi on the shoulder.
Xiao Zhu Si didn't think it was a big deal with this title. After all, he and Yongle Xiao Zhu started fighting crickets together after class. As two people of about the same age, they had long been friends in private.
‘Pop’.
Old Zhu Di slapped Yongle Xiao Zhu on the back of the head, knocking Yongle Xiao Zhu unconscious.
"You called me brother too?!"
"If I hear you talking nonsense about your seniority again, the first thing I will do after you get back is break your legs."
Old Zhu Di glared at Yongle Xiao Zhu. This look frightened Yongle Xiao Zhu so much that he almost knelt down. To Old Zhu Di, the Zhu Di of Hongwu time and space was also Zhu Di, and he was also your boy's grandfather.
Relationships can be established, but seniority cannot be messed up.
"Father, calm down, dad, calm down, Zhan Ji just made a fuss."
Fatty Yongle quickly whispered words of advice in Old Zhu Di's ear, and Yongle Xiao Zhu also quickly lowered his head and admitted his mistake obediently.
"Grandpa, I was wrong, I never dare to do it again..."
"Ziguo, then seal your mouth for me."
After saying that, Old Zhu Di withdrew his gaze and continued to look at Zhang Juzheng who was writing vigorously again.
"Keep quiet."
Ji Boying glanced at Yongle's third grandson and frowned slightly.
"You three, each of you will do five push-ups after class."
As soon as these words came out, Yongle Xiao Zhu and Lao Zhu Di didn't say anything.
Especially Lao Zhu Di, because Lao Zhu was looking at him, and his serious eyes told him to accept the punishment obediently.
And it was only five push-ups. Although he was already old, it was not a problem for old Zhu Di, who had been a martial artist all his life.
Not to mention Yongle Xiaozhu, a twenty-year-old boy, five push-ups is nothing.
But Yongle was fat and his face was ashen.
Not to mention five, even one would embarrass me, Fat Tiger.
'I finally managed to avoid asking questions, why is this happening again?'
'I can't do push-ups!'
'Can I lie down on the floor and roll around for you a few times?'
"Next, watch carefully."
"This is the point."
As soon as Ji Boying said this, he took his eyes away from Yongle's third grandson and looked at the handsome guy Zhang Da who was writing again.
The eyes of all the emperors and princes immediately fell on the new piece of rice paper.
Along with the movement of Zhang Juzheng's pen, three words appear at the beginning of this volume.
Examination method.
After these three words fell, Zhang Juzheng began to think deeply.
One minute, two minutes, three minutes...
"How long will this turtle grandson want to think about it?"
Xiao Zhusi couldn't wait any longer. He wanted to grab the pen and write it himself.
The words just fell.
Zhang Juzheng's eyes lit up, as if he had an epiphany, and his pen moved.
This movement is like a spring of thoughts.
On the rice paper, line by line, it can be called our calligraphy display, with the pen moving like a dragon and the snake, the iron painting and the silver hook, the writing is extremely elegant.
However, at this time, these emperors and princes had no intention of paying attention to Zhang Juzheng's calligraphy skills. Their eyes were focused on the content written on the rice paper.
At first I didn't feel anything, but as I gradually went deeper, I became more frightened and frowned more and more.
Originally, there were still three or two sentences of discussion, but as more and more words were written on the rice paper, and as the content of the test method gradually spread, the discussion disappeared, and everyone was staring at the pen in Zhang Juzheng's hand.
Even Dao Yan, a monk who claimed to have the highest IQ in the world, his pupils shrank when he saw it, and he could not hide his surprise.
After a long time, when the content of the test was coming to an end, Zhang Juzheng's writing gradually slowed down.
"Brother, what is this man's name and which dynasty is he a minister of?"
Lao Zhu spoke in a deep voice.
There was murderous intent in this tone.
"Zhang Juzheng."
Ji Boying replied to Lao Zhu, among the emperors and princes present, even the most distant Zhu Houzhao, Zhang Juzheng was not born in the Zhengde Dynasty where he lived.
As for which dynasty, it has not been said. If we really want to talk about it, Jiajing, Longqing, and Wanli all had a Zhang Juzheng.
Of course, Zhang Juzheng, who is writing the examination method in this holographic projection, is naturally the handsome boy from Wanli.
"This man deserves to be killed."
Old Zhu Di said quickly, his eyes also filled with cold murderous intent.
"His heart can be killed."
Zhu Laosi also spoke, and then added another sentence.
"If this person had been in my time, I would have killed three tribes by now."
Even the two current emperors, Emperor Hongxi and Emperor Xuande, who were very lenient towards their courtiers, were frowning dully at this moment, looking at the examination method on the rice paper with extremely displeased expressions in their eyes.
"What do you think?"
Zhu Houzhao put his hand on Zhu Qiyu's shoulder and asked with a smile.
Zhu Qiyu frowned and put aside Zhu Houzhao's hand on his shoulder.
'Who is your kid, and who am I? Put your shoulder on my shoulder?'
'According to your seniority, you have to call me uncle.'
Zhu Houzhao didn't care and grinned.
"I think this guy is pretty good."
As soon as he finished speaking, Hong Xi and Zhu Zhanji glanced at Zhu Houzhao.
"No wonder you were killed by a minister."
"you……"
Zhu Houzhao looked at Hong Xi and Zhu Zhanji and opened his mouth, but in the end he didn't say it out loud. He couldn't resist the words at all.
I think you are a great ancestor? Do you know how to chat?!
Listening to the comments of the emperors and princes, Ji Boying looked calm.
He could understand why these emperors and princes had the idea of killing Zhang Juzheng after seeing the imperial examination, just as Wanli had the same feeling when he finally chose to abolish the imperial examination.
"He's finished writing."
Jianwen, who rarely spoke in class, said in a low voice.
"Well, then our third illusion should come to an end."
Ji Boying's words were settled.
In an instant, this holographic projection scene was frozen as Zhang Juzheng picked up the draft examination law in his hand, with a look of satisfaction in his eyes.
Everything around me is like a dreamy bubble shattered into pieces.
When it was restored again, as far as the eye could see, it was the main hall of Zuixian Tower again.
Ji Boying's eyes inadvertently caught sight of Lianxiang Xiyu standing aside, and the two girls looked a little nymphomaniacal at this moment.
"Is Zhang Juzheng handsome?"
Ji Boying asked.
"Uh-huh!"
They all nodded almost at the same time.
Then he quickly added, saying in unison.
"But it's far worse than the master~"
"Um."
Ji Boying didn't dwell too much on the issue of being handsome.
After all, the aesthetics are not very consistent. In this era, a long and elegant beard is the standard for handsome men. For example, Zhang Juzheng has a similar beard to Guan Yunchang.
So handsome guy Zhang can win Wanli's absolute trust with just this face and a beard.
"Go back to your place."
Ji Boying said something.
Lianxiang and Xiyu both trotted left and right, and the emperor's princes all returned to their seats one after another, all focusing on Ji Boying, waiting for Ji Boying's explanation.
"Who can repeat the test method that I just saw?"
One word comes out.
With habitual gaze, everyone was fixed on A Biao.
"Master Immortal, let me do it."
Abiao, who was waiting for everyone to return, took a deep breath and stood up.
"Come, come to the podium and speak."
Ji Boying sat down on the imperial chair in the middle, smiled and waved to A Biao.
This sudden move shocked Abiao, and then he rubbed his little hands excitedly.
"Master Immortal, I, can I really do this?"
"Well, come up."
Ji Boying smiled and nodded, this was his proud disciple.
Lao Zhu, who was sitting next to him, also grinned.
"Biao'er, since brother asked you to come up, you come up. This is brother's recognition of you. You must perform well and never let down brother's trust."
"yes!"
A Biao took a deep breath, and then walked to the front of the podium amidst the envious eyes of others, first bowed respectfully to Ji Boying, and then bowed to Lao Zhu.
Then he walked up to the podium and stood respectfully on the right side of Ji Boying's chair.
'You're just going up to the podium to answer a question, why are you so excited?'
Ji Boying glanced at A Biao who was on stage.
"Let's get started."
After saying this, Abiao nodded.
Then he took a deep breath again and glanced at the sitting emperors and princes.
'It turns out that this is how it feels to stand on the podium and speak, which is more pleasant than standing in the Golden Palace.'
His Highness Jin Luan is all a minister, and under this podium are all kings of various dynasties. From this perspective, it is certainly more satisfying to compare.
"The examination method we just saw in the fairyland."
"The main core content is not complicated."
Abiao tried his best to imitate Ji Boying's teaching style, whether it was speaking, logical reasoning, or even small gestures, they were all similar.
But it was obvious that A Biao was a little nervous when he stood on the podium for the first time.
This hand was always behind his back, and his left hand was picking at the nails of his right hand.
It is interesting to say that the crown prince of the Hongwu Dynasty, facing hundreds of officials and countless soldiers, could not be bothered at all, but he felt nervous on this three-foot-square podium.
"At the beginning of each year, the Six Ministries and the Metropolitan Procuratorate classify the matters that all court and local officials should do, and set deadlines to register them in three account books."
"Of these three account books, one is kept by the Sixth Department and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, one is placed in the Sixth Section, and one is submitted to the cabinet."
"The specific process is like this."
"The Sixth Department and the Metropolitan Procuratorate will conduct progress inspections on officials at all levels based on the account books on a monthly basis. Each completed item will be registered. Otherwise, it must be reported truthfully, otherwise it will be punished; the Sixth Section requires the Sixth Department to report the implementation status every six months.
If the tasks under the jurisdiction of each department are not completed within the time limit, they will be punished according to their jurisdiction;
"Finally, the cabinet will verify the audit work of the six departments and confirm the final results."
"The above is the general content of the test method."
After finishing speaking, Abiao looked at Ji Boying.
"Master Immortal, I'm done."
Ji Boying smiled slightly, stood up, and patted A Biao on the shoulder.
"good."
He casually grabbed it with his other hand, and a red exquisite gift box appeared, with eight characters written on it: King of Crabs, Alaska.
There were actually king crabs in the Ming Dynasty, and they were basically tribute from Heilongjiang and Nurgandusi. Because king crabs are found in the deep sea, and you have to go to the sea to catch them, so there are not many of them. Whether you can catch them all depends on your luck.
In later generations, that thing was called "Russian King Crab", and the smaller it was, the more delicious it was. It tasted very different from the huge Alaskan King Crab.
"This is Alaskan king crab. After class, I took it back and steamed it."
There is nothing you can do about it. Live king crabs are not considered edible products and can only be sent cold.
‘Alaska King Crab?!’
When the words fell on the ears of all the emperors and princes, their eyes were all surprised. Their eyes were all on the red gift box, wishing they could become A Biao.
"Thank you Immortal Master for giving me crabs!"
Abiao was so excited.
With an excited heart and trembling hands, he took the gift box from Ji Boying's hand, and then returned to his seat under the envious gaze of everyone.
Especially the three Zhu Gaochi stared directly at the gift box in A Biao's hand.
"Just one thing by the way."
"After this class, I will give you a star rating based on your performance in class. This star rating will affect your destiny."
‘Kismen’!
One sentence instantly drew the attention of all the emperors and princes, and everyone was shocked.
Rating?!
All of them subconsciously sat up straight and listened carefully to the lecture.
Even Lao Zhu couldn't help but his eyes lit up.
‘I don’t know what star rating my brother would give us.’
Ji Boying glanced at the emperor and princes who were sitting at attention, and raised the corner of his mouth slightly.
Sure enough, only with grades can you have the motivation to study. He suddenly understood why every monthly exam in high school, the class teacher would post the grade list on the wall next to the classroom door to make it public.
"Now, let's talk about how to pass the exam."
"This is also the core of this subject."
According to the logic of the examination law, the cabinet controlled the six ministries and the Metropolitan Procuratorate by controlling the six subjects.
In essence, a strict system was formed in which the cabinet controlled the supervisory agency, the supervisory agency supervised the six ministries of the imperial court, and the six ministries commanded the civil and military officials and local officials, completely breaking the barrier between the deliberation power and the governing power.
After the examination law is implemented, the cabinet will have the power to evaluate the performance of officials all over the world. All six ministries and six subjects will have to report to the cabinet, which means the cabinet will have the power to govern.
According to the ancestral system of the Ming Dynasty, the political power and the executive power are separated. The six ministries with the executive power and the six departments responsible for supervising the administration report directly to His Majesty the Emperor.
Keep things simple.
From the moment the examination law was implemented, the cabinet came first and the emperor came second.
After Ji Boying finished speaking, he stood up, walked down from the podium, put his hands behind his waist, and walked around the seats of the emperor's princes.
After standing on the podium for a long time, it is normal to walk around in the classroom, and it can also prevent students from making small movements during class.
"What do you think of this test method?"
When Ji Boying said something, no one answered. They all lowered their heads for fear of being named.
However, judging from the fact that this group of emperors and princes previously wanted to kill Zhang Juzheng, we can know that they did not agree.
"No one has anything to say?"
I asked again, but still didn't get any response.
Ji Boying's brows wrinkled slightly and he stopped.
"You are sitting here in class, do you really have no brains at all?!"
"Someone has already put a pair of shackles on you, and the lock is given to you, why don't you get a key?!"
"Um?!"
A ‘bang’ beat.
Ji Boying was angry for the first time since the class started. Even though he was talking about this, no one understood him.
He slammed his hand on the table next to Fatty Yongle. Fatty Yongle, who was lowering his head and nibbling the meatloaf in his sleeve, stood up straight in fright and sweat dropped from his temples.
The other emperors and princes also trembled in shock, and even Lao Zhu was stunned.
The entire main hall of Zuixian Building was so silent.
‘Click’.
The meatloaf hidden in his sleeve, which Zhu Gaochi took a big bite of, fell to the ground.