Chapter 114: The Legacy of Confucius, Promoting New Culture
However, after getting to know Zhu Han, Hua Shou knew that Zhu Han was enthusiastic about preaching and solving doubts, especially in medical skills, and he was not stingy with his talents.
"Haha, in fact, in the final analysis, this magical medicine can only be developed by using the posthumous works of Confucius!" Zhu Han said with a smile.
Kong Yuanlang and Hua Shou were stunned when they heard this.
They never thought that it could be related to Confucius.
Kong Yuanlang, a genuine descendant of Confucius, looked even more confused. He didn't even know what medical skills his ancestors knew, let alone the powerful medical skills that could cure tuberculosis.
"My lord, how do you say this?" Kong Yuanlang said quickly.
"To be honest, these magical medicines were accidentally made by me after I obtained a set of thirty-six volumes of Confucius' posthumous works and learned some basic knowledge from them!" Zhu Han said with a serious face.
"Thirty-six volumes of Confucius' posthumous works?"
Kong Yuanlang was even more confused. Why didn't he know any of these things about his ancestors?
"I've only heard of Confucius's poems, books, rituals, and the Analects of Confucius, but I've never heard of the thirty-six volumes?" Hua Shou also frowned and asked in confusion.
"So it's a coincidence! Our Red Scarf Army was marching in Huaixi to open a road. By chance, we found a secret cave and obtained a set of ancient suicide notes in it. After careful study, I found that they were the Thirty-sixth Book of Confucius' true biography.
The remaining chapters of the volume have been hidden in the cave for two thousand years for some unknown reason. It is really a pity!" Zhu Han said very seriously.
If future generations hear this set of rhetoric, they will definitely criticize it as a vulgar martial arts fantasy routine.
But for the ancients, it was unheard of.
Kong Yuen Long looked excited, saying, "My ancestors are so awesome."
"Confucius actually knew medical skills?" Hua Shou asked with a puzzled look on his face.
Zhu Han smiled and said: "The great road is the most true, and different paths lead to the same destination. A saint's article is enough to explain the pathology, and it can naturally cure the disease."
Afterwards, Zhu Han explained to Hua Shou what viruses, bacteria and infections are.
After hearing these words, Hua Shou was shocked. He never expected that he could treat diseases in this way.
"May I ask the Duke, what else is recorded in these thirty-six chapters?" Kong Yuanlang exclaimed.
"Actually, there were originally more than thirty-six chapters in Confucius's posthumous works. Unfortunately, after leaving the cave, they were quickly turned into dust. I only remembered thirty-six chapters." Zhu Han sighed.
"What a pity!"
"The book of sages can educate all peoples, what a pity!"
Kong Yuanlang and Hua Shou both sighed.
"However, I still recorded these thirty-six articles based on my memory. As for other defects, I can only rely on Mr. Kong's family background to make up for it step by step!" Zhu Han said.
Kong Yuanlang nodded solemnly, "Kong is obligated!"
"My lord, what do those thirty-six chapters record?" Hua Shou asked.
Zhu Han cleared his throat and said: "Thirty-six articles, namely mathematics, erudition, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, navigation, metallurgy, pharmacy, medicine..."
Zhu Han applied for thirty-six majors in one breath. These are basically books on various subjects awarded by the system for sign-in. After Zhu Han personally deleted them, they are very suitable for entry-level mastery in this era.
Kong Yuanlang and Hua Shou were both dumbfounded after hearing these so-called "Thirty-Six Posthumous Chapters of Confucius".
Almost 90% of them are completely incomprehensible.
"Are these really the teachings of Confucius?" Hua Shou couldn't help but ask.
Although he studied medicine, he came from a scholarly family. He had memorized the Four Books and Five Classics thoroughly since he was a child, but he never thought that Confucius had so many messy theories.
"Really, of course it's true!" Zhu Han said seriously.
"My knowledge is shallow and most of them have never heard of it. Could you please show me those books?" Kong Yuanlang said.
Zhu Han waved his hand, "No problem, no problem at all!"
Afterwards, several followers walked out holding thick stacks of books that had been prepared.
Kong Yuanlang and Hua Shou carefully opened these books with excitement.
Who would have known... After reading only two pages, the two people's faces completely fell.
Where the hell did this Confucius posthumous work come from!
Because they are all written on high-quality rice paper and have colorful illustrations!
In the era of Confucius, where did the paper come from? Where did the color illustrations come from?
"Sir, this...this picture is really unlikely to be handed down by Kong Sheng!" Kong Yuanlang really didn't know how to organize the words. This is a blatant fake.
"Oh, didn't I just tell you that the real Confucius' legacy has been destroyed. I ordered people to re-write, make and print them based on my memory." Zhu Han said.
Kong Yuanlang and Hua Shou looked at each other. This reason was justified. Anyway, the original work was gone, and any transcribed version would be fine.
"With so many books, I'm afraid there are millions of words in them. You wrote them all from memory?" Hua Shou couldn't help but ask.
When Zhu Han heard this, he couldn't help cursing in his heart: You talk a lot, but I have worked so hard to fake it, so I don't even feel sorry for you, so I just know to question it!
"Zhu has always had a good memory, so this is nothing." Zhu Han smiled very pretentiously.
"I wonder what you need me to do?" Kong Yuanlang asked.
"It's very simple. These posthumous articles of Confucius are true knowledge that can benefit all generations. I want scholars all over the world to learn the true knowledge of Confucius, instead of the rigid moral articles before!" Zhu Han
said.
That’s right!
Zhu Han's new imperial examination was precisely to use Confucius's name and adopt his own new knowledge.
"Ah? The Duke of Guo really has great ambitions!" Kong Yuanlang said with some embarrassment.
Kong Yuanlang was not a fool. He had already guessed Zhu Han's intention of asking him to come out. He just wanted to use his reputation as a descendant of the sage Kong to be the drummer for his so-called "Thirty-six Posthumous Postscripts of Confucius".
He wanted to refuse, but was a little afraid of the Red Turban Army's retaliation.
Moreover, he had just read some of the "Thirty-Six Posthumous Chapters", and there was some enlightening knowledge in them.
"These are the true knowledge of Saint Confucius, but they have been hidden for thousands of years. Now that they are revealed to the light, I must let the world learn the true knowledge of Saint Confucius. In order to prevent ordinary people from doubting the origin of these knowledge, I must teach Confucius the truth.
Sir, please cooperate!" Zhu Han said.
"Cooperate? How can you cooperate, sir!" Kong Yuanlang was stunned.
"These posthumous chapters of Confucius will be found in family heirlooms from now on. If genuine descendants of Confucius say this, no one will doubt them," Zhu Han said.
Kong Yuanlang suddenly had a dark look on his face, but in his heart he did not dare to have any other opinions and could only agree.
Zhu Han was overjoyed when he saw this, and gave Kong Yuanlang instructions on how to "false" step by step.
After all, although we Chinese scholars have bad guys, treacherous ministers and scoundrels, there are only a few fools who cannot be fooled by the clumsy Western ancient methods.
For example, when you think about it seriously, not many people believe the discovery of ancient books in a cave.
As for how a poor blind man herding sheep could write a million-word epic on expensive parchment, that is so ridiculous that no one would believe it.
And if it was collected by a family descended from Saint Kong, nine out of ten people would believe it.
There are some strange things about a family that has been passed down for thousands of years, but it is totally reasonable.
At this time, Zhu Han saw Hua Shou next to him, holding a medical anatomy book and reading fascinatedly. He immediately thought that this was a ready-made medical master who could completely rely on ancient books to write a book.
"Mr. Hua, if you like these books, you can take them back and read them carefully!" Zhu Han said.
Hua Shou's eyes widened immediately, and he held the medical book in his arms like a treasure, "Is what the Duke said true?"
"Of course it's true, but there's one thing I need your husband to promise me," Zhu Han said.
Hua Shou's breathing became rapid, "Please tell me, Duke, Hua Shou will definitely agree to everything!"
After just reading a few pages, Hua Shou was already deeply attracted by the content in the medical book. Such as anatomy diagrams, internal organs diagrams, skeleton diagrams and other introductory medical knowledge for future generations, it was enough for Hua Shou, the first miracle doctor in Jiangnan.
Falling in admiration.
Just a few pages of paper can already benefit so many people.
Hua Shou had already made up his mind. As long as he could read these books, he would agree to any of Zhu Han's conditions.
"Haha, in fact, it is a trivial matter for you, sir. These books are all a bit obscure. As for the wording and sentences, they are very inconsistent with the current situation. I would like to ask you to go back and read it carefully, and then adapt it to make it more useful.
More doctors and doctors can understand it," Zhu Han said.
"Ah? The Duke is planning to teach these medical skills to all the doctors?" Hua Shou was shocked. This is a secret that is not passed down!
"That's right, I not only want to teach all doctors and doctors, but I also plan to set up a medical examination in the future. Anyone who wants to practice medicine must pass the medical examination and obtain the imperial title before he can practice medicine!" Zhu Han said.
Ever since a bunch of rotten scholars in the Song Dynasty vigorously advocated the bullshit theory of "becoming a good doctor instead of being a good appearance", a large number of half-hearted quack doctors have begun to cause harm to the world.
Zhu Han naturally wanted to use this to eradicate these situations.
When Hua Shou heard this, he was moved to tears.
He stood up and bowed respectfully to Zhu Han.
"My Lord cares about all the people in the world, please pay me your respects to him!"
"Mr. Hua Shou, please wake up quickly!"
Zhu Han felt happy and easily solved the problem of 'Xinxue''s origin.
A few days later.
In Jinling City, a burst of news suddenly came out that excited and shocked all the scholars.
Whether it was officials, soldiers, or wealthy businessmen and common people, they were all talking about it.
"Hey, hey, have you heard that the descendants of Confucius and Saints in Quzhou discovered ancient relics!"
"That's right... Lord Kong Yuanlang personally escorted these Confucius' relics to Jinling and presented them to the commander-in-chief!"
"Haiyan and the river are clear, and the saint is virtuous! This is auspiciousness from heaven, which shows that the Red Turban Army has won the hearts of the people and won the destiny!"
"Destiny? What does that have to do with us little people?"
"Hey, you didn't know this, right? My neighbor's second uncle's nephew said that soon the Jiangnan Provincial Government will hold the imperial examination in Jinling. I heard that all the posthumous works of Confucius will be used, called "Confucian Science"!
"
"Science? I've only heard of science, not science!"
"Anyway, it's just different. We don't need the reputation of being a scholar or a state scholar. We should be a true meritocracy!"
Next, as Zhu Han arranged for people to spread it intentionally.
The "new learning" of the Confucius family in Quzhou instantly attracted the attention of a large number of people in Jiangnan.
It has to be said that Kong Yuanlang's writing skills are indeed high enough. Many books that have been polished by him not only have the original meaning unchanged, but also have a bit of ancient style, which is very bluffing.
"Mr. Kong is indeed a great talent. This new science will be used for the imperial examination in Jinling in two months!" Zhu Han said with a smile.
According to the plan of Zhu Han and his elder brother Zhu Yuanzhang, Jinling's imperial examinations set up several different subjects to serve as an alternation between old and new Confucianism. Originally, moral articles could win over those traditional literati, while the new study allowed more ordinary people to
Opportunities to obtain imperial examinations.
"This set of new learning books not only has a lot of text, but also has a lot of color pictures and illustrations. I am afraid that it is not something that ordinary students can afford." Kong Yuanlang said with some worry.
The ones he was responsible for compiling were all related to mathematics, physics and chemistry, and naturally various graphics and pictures were indispensable.
"Haha, this is a good question sir!" Zhu Han said with a smile.
"The Duke has the ambition to allow everyone in the world to participate in the imperial examination, which is similar to the teachings of the saints. Kong is also eager to do so!" Kong Yuanlang said.
Unlike the bunch of post-officials in the North who were obsessed with being outsiders, the descendants of the Confucius in the South still concentrated on teaching and educating people.
"Actually, I have already thought about this problem. Everyone who takes part in the imperial examination, no matter who they are, will be given a set of new learning books. You can choose from three major categories, and they only cost thirty cents!" Zhu Han
said.
"Thirty cents?" Kong Yuanlang was suddenly surprised.
Thirty cents is not enough to buy even the thinnest scripture, let alone a set of new learning books with exquisite illustrations.
This is not selling books at all, it is simply giving books away.
"That's right, it's thirty cents. I don't want to make money by selling books, I just want to win the hearts of scholars!"
Zhu Han smiled slightly.
After some operations by Zhu Han.
Coupled with the help of Kong Yuanlang and others, the new Confucianism immediately set off a trend in the Jiangnan literary world.
Many scholars were originally unwilling to follow the trend of new learning, but according to the notice of Jiangnan Yamen, the number of people admitted to the traditional imperial examination was actually limited, which was far from enough to take the new subject examination.
Moreover, the traditional imperial examination and the new subject examination can be carried out in parallel, giving everyone two opportunities to take the imperial examination.
If you don’t learn, you won’t learn!
Learning the new Confucianism is equivalent to having one more chance to be admitted to the imperial examination.
Zhu Han's strategy stunned Kong Yuanlang, who was originally worried that the new learning would be difficult to promote.
"What kind of sage theory seems to be just a stepping stone for scholars all over the world to gain fame!" Kong Yuanlang couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Zhu Han has the confidence to deliver books to readers at cost price, not because he has a lot of money, but because he already has this extremely low-cost book technology.
Nowadays, Chuzhou's printing and papermaking has completely adopted new technologies, which can not only make it faster, but also greatly reduce the cost and price.
All of this is due to Zhu Han's systematic sign-in and acquisition of new movable lead type and new ink printing.
Inside the Jiangnan Provincial Government Office in Jinling.
Liu Bowen, Shi Naian, and Hu Weiyong were reporting their respective administrative progress to Zhu Han.
"Sir, the registration for the imperial examinations in the various states in Jiangnan has basically ended. Almost 200,000 scholars participated in this imperial examination, which is an unprecedented number!" Liu Bowen said with a smile.
Although the writing style in various places in Jiangnan is strong.
But no dynasty has ever been able to gather so many literati to participate in the imperial examination.
In the past, to participate in the imperial examination, you not only needed to be a scholar, a scholar, etc.
And it is also a huge cost burden for most families.
Traveling to Beijing from all over the country to take the exam requires a lot of manpower and material resources, and ordinary families simply cannot afford to send a strong worker away.
Nowadays, most of the participants in the imperial examination are for new students. Basically, there is no need to worry about them traveling long distances, because the state capitals in various places can draw up their own merits.
Like the original imperial examination, the honors were awarded to scholars, candidates, Tongjinshi and Jinshi respectively.
Low-level talents admitted by the state school can be awarded the title of scholar, and those who are slightly better can be awarded the title of scholar.
As for the higher Tongjinshi and Jinshi, it is necessary for the candidates from various prefectures to come to Jinling to take the exam, and the particularly outstanding ones will be selected to be awarded the Tongjinshi and Jinshi.
The new imperial examination instituted by Zhu Han was far more influential than the previous ‘old imperial examination’.
First of all, the number of participants in the new imperial examination has greatly increased, and the number of people admitted has also increased greatly. The original old imperial examination only admitted a few hundred people each time, but this time the number of people admitted can reach tens of thousands. As long as they are not illiterate, then
With a little bit of new learning, you can basically get a scholar.
Scholars from Jiangnan Province can already serve as officials in an upright manner!
For scholars or ordinary people, it doesn't matter how big or small the fame is, as long as they can be an official.
"Sir, the Chuzhou Publishing and Printing Bureau reported that there are too many orders and that working day and night is not enough. They want to transfer 500 craftsmen from Jinling to Chuzhou!" Hu Weiyong said.
"Too many orders? Aren't all the new books already distributed? How could there be so many orders?" Zhu Han asked in confusion.
Ever since the new printing technology came out, the books printed by the Chuzhou Red Scarf Army have immediately become a new force. Not only are the books paper white and crisp, but the printed handwriting is clearer, and they even use the unique three-color printing of this era!
Especially after the large-scale distribution of various new learning books.
Booksellers from all over the country saw the strength of the Chuzhou Publishing and Printing Bureau, and came to visit with money and begged to print books for them.
"This order has just been increased recently. It costs a lot to print new learning books. People in the Publication and Printing Bureau also want more revenue, so they have received many orders from various places. The biggest one is sent by Liu Futong, the Prime Minister of Bianliang
I came here to ask for the Almanac of the Emperor and Song Dynasty, and then the order from the Jiangnan bookseller." Hu Weiyong said hesitantly.
Zhu Han naturally knew that the Imperial and Song Dynasty almanacs could be used by both the imperial government and ordinary people. The twenty-four solar terms and other calendars were on them. They were essential items for every household, especially the Chuzhou Publishing and Printing Bureau.
It cost a lot to produce, so Liu Futong immediately asked Liu Futong to spend 50,000 taels of silver to publish the "Almanac of the Emperor and Song Dynasty" in order to give every household under his rule a copy.
Zhu Han had already read the revised version of the "Almanac of the Imperial Song Dynasty". In addition to the calendar, there were also many jingle verses promoting the White Lotus Sect of the Red Scarf Army, which was considered a propaganda tool that Liu Futong wanted.
However, Zhu Han did not expect such a large amount of orders from Jiangnan booksellers that Hu Weiyong mentioned.
"Jiangnan booksellers? What books do they publish on a large scale?" Zhu Han asked with concern.
Since ancient times, the imperial courts of all dynasties have had strict requirements for the publication of books. Although Zhu Han's publishing and printing bureau is a money-making tool, it cannot be taken lightly in this aspect. If others publish some books that slander oneself, then
But the gains outweigh the losses.
Hu Weiyong was good at guessing, so he could naturally discern Zhu Han's thoughts.
"Sir, those Jiangnan booksellers are not strangers at all. They are all acquaintances from Suzhou and Jinling. The books they publish are basically word-book pamphlets with color pages and illustrations." Hu Weiyong said.
"Oh? A booklet with color pages and illustrations?" Zhu Han was suddenly curious.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Printed books with color illustrations, but the exclusive secret book of Chuzhou Publishing and Printing Bureau, basically costs 30% more than ordinary books. Jiangnan booksellers, who have always been budget-conscious, actually printed so many colors.
The illustrated book immediately made Zhu Han curious.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Han had just finished speaking.
He saw Liu Bowen, Shi Nai'an and Hu Weiyong all blushing, and they looked a little embarrassed.
"What's wrong with you?" Zhu Han asked.
The three of them hemmed and hawed, but couldn't utter a complete sentence.
"Hu Weiyong, are there any samples of these printed books you mentioned in the house?" Zhu Han immediately said displeased.
According to the rules set by Zhu Han, all books in the Chuzhou Publication and Printing Bureau must first be published in sample volumes, and submitted and sealed in the local archives in Dingyuan County where Zhu Yuanzhang is located, Jinling where Zhu Han is located, and Chuzhou for easy reference at any time.
Review.
Of course, there were so many books produced by Chuzhou Publication and Printing Bureau that Zhu Han and others basically had no time to check them.
"Yes, yes! I'll go and get it right now!" Hu Weiyong said hurriedly.
After a while, Hu Weiyong trotted back with a few books in his hands.
Zhu Han took these books and found that they were all made of Chuzhou's latest fine white paper, which is a high-end paper product bleached by a new technology.
"These Jiangnan booksellers seem to have made a lot of money!" Zhu Han couldn't help but said when he saw this piece of paper.
Then, when he saw the title of the book on the cover, he immediately understood why Liu, Shi, and Hu looked embarrassed just now.
Good guy...
These books are titled "The Dance of the Demonic Dance of the Tartar Lord", "The Enchanting Biography of the Qi Family in Goryeo", and "The Romantic History of the Tartars".
Zhu Han looked at the content again. In addition to a small amount of story text, they were all illustrations describing various details, and they were basically the ones wearing very few clothes. Every few pictures, there would be a beautiful colorful illustration.
, depicting the affairs between men and women in it very vividly.
"Hey, that's it!" Zhu Han suddenly laughed.
"Sir, I will issue an official document tomorrow asking the Chuzhou Publishing and Printing Bureau to stop these books!" Hu Weiyong said cautiously, lowering his head.
Zhu Han's eyes widened and he said dissatisfiedly to Hu Weiyong: "Nonsense, who told you to stop!"
"Ah? Does that mean that you can continue to print more?"
Hu Weiyong confirmed again and asked that the Publishing and Printing Bureau was under the co-management of Hu Weiyong, and he was not to blame for any problems.
"Old Hu, let me ask you, does the publishing and printing bureau make money by producing these books?" Zhu Han asked.
"Profit! And it's very profitable. Our paper products and ink costs are very cheap. After printing the first two batches of books, we have already made more than 50,000 taels of silver!" Hu Weiyong said quickly.
Fifty thousand taels of silver is basically enough to cover the entire year's tax of a moderately wealthy county.
"Since we are making money, why should we stop? Not only must we not stop, we must also increase the scale of printing!"
When Zhu Han saw these three secular uncles, he could already imagine how the common people were eagerly absorbing cultural knowledge from these books, and he could also imagine how the image of the Mongolian and Yuan imperial power had completely collapsed.
"Hu Weiyong, you will send an order tomorrow to allocate five hundred craftsmen to Chuzhou, and give them half of the oil reserves in Jinling to prepare more inks. I will be of great use in the future!" Zhu Han said.
The propaganda position is a key point that if you don't occupy it, the enemy will!
"Yes, sir!" Hu Weiyong responded quickly.
"Also, you should send someone to find me the artist of these books. He is very skilled in meticulous painting. It is too unfair to work for those black-hearted booksellers!" Zhu Han said.
The status of painters in ancient times was not very high, especially those who specialized in realistic fine brushwork. They basically had a semi-craftsman status and were basically incompatible with any artist or cultural person.
Zhu Han was inspired by these Jiangnan booksellers and immediately made his own plan.
Although the rule of the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasty was corrupt and corrupt officials were rampant, for many gentry and powerful people, they all supported the Mongolian and Yuan rule.
Because for them, the debate between Huayi and barbaric civilization is not as beneficial as the fact that their family is entrenched in the village and is the common people.
The Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties had weak control over the grassroots, so they gave these gentry and powerful powerful people great autonomy, allowing them to deceive the people and do whatever they wanted.
Zhu Han just wanted to use opera, storybooks and picture albums to completely smash the nonsense about "Great Yuan Kuanhe" spun by those powerful gentry.
When people think of the Yuan Dynasty, they immediately think of the fatuous and lascivious monarchs, queens and concubines of the Tartars, the monster monks of the Western Regions, the barbarians of the grasslands, and the gorgeous girls of Goryeo...
Go to hell with all the great Yuan Kuanhe!
Under Hu Weiyong's hard work, those skilled meticulous painters were quickly found for Zhu Han.
Regarding these trembling painters, who thought that a disaster was imminent, Zhu Han didn't have any unnecessary nonsense. He directly announced that they would be admitted to the Jiangnan Provincial Shogunate as painters of the Jinling Publishing and Printing Bureau.
Although his name is still a painter.
But he is not just a craftsman, but has the reputation of being a "same scholar".
The concept of "Tong Xiucai" was also just invented by Zhu Han. His senior craftsmen and junior officials were awarded the title of "Tong Xiucai", which marked that they could get rid of their humble status.
For a moment, several painters were so moved that they kowtowed and wished they could break the floor tiles.
"How much did you earn per month in the past?" Zhu Han asked a painter.
"To the Duke, I owe you eight dollars a month!" said the old painter.
"Eight coins? So little?" Zhu Han couldn't help but secretly scolded those Jiangnan booksellers for how dark their hearts were.
This old painter's "Biography of Qi's Goryeo Enchantment" is vivid and emotional, especially the few pages of finely crafted color pages, which are of the highest quality, making people full of daydreams about the Qi family, the Empress Dowager of the Yuan Dynasty.
Even those two guys Lan Yu and Chen Baodao who don't like reading.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! It was also discovered by Zhu Han that he was holding "The Legend of the Qi Family" every day and working hard to absorb cultural knowledge, and even shouted "enter Dadu" when he was drunk.
Capture Qi's slogan alive.
"In this way, your salary from now on will be as follows from the ninth rank in Jiangnan Province, two taels of silver a month, and there will also be seasonal rewards!" Zhu Han said with a big wave of his hand.
The Jiangnan Province shogunate already has a complete system for the treatment of officials. Basically, senior craftsmen can be dispatched by the lowest-grade clerks.
Several painters had just gotten up. When they heard the good news, they knelt on the ground and knelt down in excitement.
"What a great favor, Lord!"
"The villain is broken into pieces to repay the great kindness!"
"The Duke of the country will be high and noble for generations to come, and his happiness and longevity will be boundless!"
Zhu Han was already used to this, and then asked them to get up.
"To promote you and make you rich, naturally there are higher requirements. I have also seen your paintings. They are very good, but there are also many shortcomings, especially the realistic ones, which are always unsatisfactory."
As Zhu Han spoke, he took out a book from the table and handed it to the old painter.
"This is a painting secret book that I accidentally got before. You take it back, study it carefully, and understand the techniques inside. After ten days, I will test you again. If you are satisfied with me, then you will take office immediately. If
If you haven’t made any progress yet, then you have to go back where you came from!”
When the old painter and others heard this, they immediately became nervous again.
I can't help but be nervous.
This is not only an issue related to the skyrocketing wages, but also an issue related to the future of yourself and your children and grandchildren.
He was originally a painter with a low status, but now he has the opportunity to become an official of the Jiangnan Province shogunate.
Although it is the lowest official position from the ninth rank, it is also a serious official position!
And the inspector of a county is only from the ninth rank, and he can move around in the county.
Several painters bowed to each other one after another and took a closer look at the painter's secret manual given by Zhu Han.
There are a few big words written on the thick book——
"A complete introduction to sketching with zero basics"
After sending away a few painters, Zhu Han just wanted to go out for an inspection. Recently, the Prince Wu's Mansion in Jinling City was planning to start construction, so Zhu Han naturally needed to keep an eye on it.
After all, Jinling is a big city with an imperial aura, and Prince Wu's Mansion is not only the Prince Wu's Mansion of his elder brother Zhu Yuanzhang, it will also be used as an imperial palace in the future, so Zhu Han naturally needs to plan in advance.
Before he had changed his clothes, Chen Baodao reported outside the door.
"Sir, Mr. Liu would like to see you."
"Please come in." Zhu Han said.
After a while, Liu Bowen walked in.
He did bring some unexpected news to Zhu Han.
"Sir, someone from Qufu in the north came to Jinling and wanted to see you," Liu Bowen said.
"Qufu? Is it Beikong?" Zhu Han said.
In Qufu, Shandong Province, Zhu Han could not think of anyone other than the Kong family.
"That's right, it's the Kong family. Kong Xixue, the eldest son of Duke Yansheng, came in person." Liu Bowen said.
"Qufu is far away from our Jinling. Even if Yan Shenggong wants to be a walleye, isn't it too fast?" Zhu Han said jokingly.
Yan Shenggong's simple-minded style has been very skillful since Jin Meng.
"Haha, sir, you are joking. Jinling is far away from Qufu, but Xuzhou is close to Qufu." Liu Bowen said with a smile.
Zhu Han nodded, he almost did this.
Since the Red Scarf Army captured Bianliang, Mao Gui and others led the army to march eastward and regain the previously lost places such as Xuzhou, which is only a few hundred miles away from Qufu, Jining Prefecture.
The Yuan Dynasty was about to be unable to resist, so it was reasonable and reasonable for Yanshenggong to send people to ask for an audience.
"Sir, do you want to see me?" Liu Bowen asked.
Zhu Han smiled slightly, "How did he get here?"
"They came quietly. The Kong family dressed up as merchants and brought a lot of goods and money from the North," Liu Bowen said.
Nowadays, the business tax in Jinling is light and frivolous, and officials and soldiers are exploiting it randomly, which attracts merchants from many places to come to Jinling to sell and buy.
"Haha, this Yanshenggong is really a good calculator. He not only comes to be a helper, but also does business!" Zhu Han sneered.
Then, he said to Liu Bowen: "Tell that Kong Xixue that they are Yan Shenggong granted by the Tartars. It doesn't work here in Jinling. If they are doing business, then of course they can. If you want to ask to see me, they are Tartar officials."
, is not qualified, unless you can surrender Jining Mansion!"
"Then what do you mean, sir, do you really not see him?" Liu Bowen said.
"Of course it's true. This Duke Yan Sheng is really a scourge. I heard that he gave advice to the Meng Yuan Dynasty and wanted to mobilize Liaoyang Jurchen savages and other troops into the Central Plains. He is very vicious. If I don't settle his old accounts in the future, I will be magnanimous.
Now, you still want to take advantage of the situation, the old bastard has a good idea!" Zhu Han scolded.
Liaoyang Province is basically the territory of Jurchens and other powerful fishing and hunting peoples. Once they are armed, they will definitely be a powerful force. The Northern Red Scarf Army attaches great importance to this enemy situation, so they hurriedly began to seize the territory, just to defeat these barbarians.
Before arrival, more capital can be obtained.
In order to curb Meng Yuan's troop deployment strategy, Zhu Han had to mobilize forces recently.
More than 13,000 Korean Eight Banners soldiers were retrained and armed in preparation for the Korean Eight Banners soldiers to counterattack Korea.
He stabbed Liaoyang hard in the back, so that the Jurchen barbarians in Liaoyang Province did not dare to leave southward.
"This son of Duke Yansheng, he must leave Jinling within three days, otherwise I will send people to beat them out!"
"Oh, by the way, tell them again that here in Jinling, we only recognize the direct descendants of the Confucius saints from Quzhou, and we will not recognize any Northern Confucius of unknown origin!"
Zhu Han couldn't help but want to trample on the face of Holy Duke Meng Yuanyan, and he also wanted to punish him!
In fact, during the Mongolian and Yuan dynasties, there were already rumors that the previous generation's heir to Duke Yansheng once caused great trouble abroad, and later the Mongols chose an outsider to pretend to succeed Duke Yansheng.
Zhu Han had already put Confucianism under the cover of his own "new learning", so he naturally did not need the help of the Holy Duke of Northern Kongyan.
Two days later, Kong Xixue, who originally came with full confidence, was driven out of Jinling City by the officials of Jinling Mansion with a look of disgust on his face.
Such a disparity made Kong Xixue feel devastated. After sailing for two or three days, he still couldn't figure it out. Where did Zhu Han, the leader of the red scarf thieves, have the confidence to refuse the surrender of his own descendant of the saint?
"Hmph! The thieves are indeed thieves. If they don't respect the saints, they will die without a burial place sooner or later!"
Kong Xixue has already made up his mind that he will look good to the Zhu Han brothers in the future!
Half a month later.
The autumn imperial examination in Jiangnan Province started with great fanfare.
The most eye-catching thing is naturally the new subject examination in Jiangnan Province.
Kong Yuanlang, the head of the Confucius family in Quzhou, served as the chief academic officer of Jiangnan Province and personally presided over the opening of the imperial examination.
Unlike the old imperial examination which lasted for seven or eight days, the new imperial examination lasted only two days.
After a series of examinations, the various states and governments quickly assessed the talents from various places and had outstanding achievements such as being elected officials.
And all the candidates were immediately sent to Jinling to prepare for the next Jinshi examination.
As the most important Jinshi examination, Kong Yuanlang, the president of Jiangnan University, no longer dares to be the examiner.
According to past practice, the person in charge of the Jinshi Department was no one but the emperor.
The Red Scarf Army, a grassroots team, could do all kinds of nonsense, but Kong Yuanlang would not dare to follow suit.
If I were to be questioned by Song Emperor Han Lin'er or Liu Futong in the future, it would be no joke.
Jinling City, inside the Jiangnan Provincial Government Office.
Zhu Yuanzhang is wearing a purple royal robe.
Two attendants were arranging their clothes, with smiles on their faces, and said to Zhu Han.
"Qi Wu, you think it's inappropriate for a person like me, who comes from a humble background, to be an examiner for those scholars."
Zhu Han shrugged and said: "Brother, what is inappropriate about this? We have already said that whoever passes the Jinshi examination will have the future of becoming an official. Since they come here to become officials, it is natural for them to be given official positions.
, whoever will be the examiner.”
"As for the origin of mud-legged people, huh! Don't these scholars all claim to be from a family of farming and reading? If they farm and study at the same time, they are also mud-legged people, just like us!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he burst out laughing.
After Kong Yuanlang resigned as the examiner, he quietly told Zhu Han that it was only appropriate to let Zhu Yuanzhang be the examiner.
Those who are admitted to the Jinshi Department are the disciples of the Emperor!
In the whole of Jiangnan, except Wu Wang Zhu Yuanzhang, who else has this qualification?
I started to conduct the imperial examination first in Jiangnan. I had already bypassed Bianliang and the Song Dynasty court and emperor. I had to use my brother's identity as King of Wu.
Jinling’s Jinshi Science and Technology College Examination is actually not that difficult. It is nothing more than a comprehensive Confucian ‘new learning’ assessment.
Anyone who can master the newly learned mathematics, physics and chemistry in these state capital examinations can basically get a good ranking. After all, there are no tutoring institutions and teachers in this era, and whether you learn well or not depends entirely on your personal ability.
After three days of exams.
After all the grading is completed, the Jinshi subjects of Jiangnan Province will finally be announced.
King Wu Zhu Yuanzhang personally appointed a scholar from Wucheng, Zhejiang, to be the first among the new scholars in Jiangnan Province, that is, the number one scholar in Jiangnan.
This scholar from Wucheng, Zhejiang, is named Tao Guangyi. He is only in his twenties, but he has mastered the new Confucianism extremely well. He has no difficulty with the test questions that Zhu Han personally asked, and even some
All difficult test questions can be answered.
"Tao Guangyi?"
Zhu Han couldn't help but feel strangely familiar when he looked at the No. 1 Jinshi that his elder brother had kissed.
When I looked at Tao Guangyi's place of origin and resume, his other name suddenly came to mind.
"God, this is really fate!"
"Isn't this Tao Guangyi the famous Wanhu in history?"