Seven hundred and sixteenth chapter tiger's mouth grabs food
The emperor's original purpose of summoning Zhang Shou seemed inappropriate because Zhu Ying, an important target figure, came back on his own, but fortunately it was not in vain, because Zhang Shou proposed a highly feasible candidate and solution, and the three
The prince further solved the visitor problem based on the candidate proposed by Zhang Shou.
However, he was watching Zhang Shou teasing Zhu Ying with great interest, but the next moment Zhang Shou suddenly changed his words: "Your Majesty, originally I planned to take leave today and not go to Jiuzhang Hall. I also planned to write down the whole story of last night.
The memorial was sent up, but suddenly the palace summoned the ministers to attend the morning court, so naturally there was no need to write the memorial."
"However, just as some words cannot be written in memorials, some words cannot be said in court."
Seeing that the emperor had a rather curious expression, as did the third prince, Zhang Shou briefly mentioned the merits of Jacquard Seven's institutions. He was not surprised to see that the emperor had just said that some of the thieves who had infiltrated were directly at the exit of the secret passage.
At this moment, the face of the emperor, who had looked careless before, changed from a sunny day to a thunderstorm in an instant.
"This is unreasonable, it is simply lawless!"
The emperor glared at Chu Kuan almost without thinking, but after glaring, seeing Chu Kuan's innocent face, he suddenly realized that Chu Kuan was really not to blame for this matter at the moment, he was not the Chief of Ceremonies at all!
And even when Chu Kuan was the chief minister of rituals, he could not be said to be very familiar with those temples... Moreover, Chu Kuan told him several times that since Taizu's rule was to use as few eunuchs as possible in the palace, then Chu Kuan would
, even if it is an abandoned child, carefully raised and then castrated and brought into the palace as a slave, it goes against the original intention of Taizu.
We should continue to use the old system, castrate foreign children and bring them up from an early age, and severely punish those who abandon children among the people. This is the way to achieve peace in a peaceful and prosperous age. Therefore, if the Secretary of Ceremony wants to open a charity hall, it should also be for those who are pure
It is a charity hall, rather than selecting people with good qualifications to serve as chief ceremonial supervisors.
When the emperor finally suppressed his anger and regained his composure, Zhu Ying couldn't help it anymore: "Such an appalling incident clearly shows that the charity is selling dog meat over sheep's heads. The emperor should simply seal up this dirty place.
Otherwise, if Zhang Yuan's secret tunnel is dug once, there will be a second time, and Ah Shou will be unable to guard against it in the future. His workshop was so important that day, how could he leave such trouble!"
Chu Kuan suddenly hesitated to speak. However, before he could speak, Zhang Shou had already smiled and said: "Things like Shantang are run by people with good intentions. They are to help the people and benefit the poor, but
If it is run by people with malicious intentions, it is hiding evil and concealing illegality. I boldly request the emperor to hand over this charity hall to me for management."
Seeing Zhu Ying's eyes widening and the emperor being shocked, he said calmly: "To be honest, although there are many craftsmen in the workshop now, there are also many wonderful ideas, so the number of manpower will only increase.
The shortage is getting worse. And since things like table clock glass continue to come out, more and more people come to the minister to poach people, even if the most important people may not be moved by it..."
"But other people in Tiangongfang may not be able to withstand that temptation. Even if they have taken precautions in advance, it is useless. And I think it is already difficult to recruit suitable people on the ground in Gyeonggi Province, and recruiting apprentices
If so, I have to worry about whether spies will be recruited. If the emperor allows it, I hope to train the children in that charity hall as apprentices."
Zhu Ying suddenly realized it, but then she asked with some worry: "Ah Shou, aren't you worried that those children have been taught bad things since they were young, and instead of being grateful for your kindness, they will feel resentful? Or maybe they will be treated badly by others?"
Someone ordered me to spy on the secrets of your workshop that day?"
"Of course I'm worried." Zhang Shou chuckled, but he said to Chu Kuan, "So I hope Eunuch Chu can help to identify. If there are children who have entered the palace as their life goal, then please help Eunuch Chu.
It would be pointless to transfer them to other places in the Supervisor of Ceremonies. It would ruin someone's life-long wish."
"For the remaining children, I will let Ah Liu and others slowly select them during daily time. To be honest, apart from those research projects, there is nothing to explore here. And those research projects, from whimsical to real, have become
Reality still has a long way to go, and even if it becomes a reality, craftsmen will only know the part they are responsible for."
"Those drawings of finished products are not accessible to ordinary craftsmen."
"If in the future they can read and write and learn various crafts that are enough to make a decent living, after getting a job in Tiangongfang, these children will still be treated by their so-called parents and elders, or their old friends who are not very kind to them.
The main force is to do spying and other dirty work, so I have no choice but to tie up anyone I find and send them to the Yamen for justice."
"Of course, if they become leaders who can lead a project, I believe that they will be comparable to any elite in this era. At that time, their vision will no longer be limited to the field of overt and covert fighting. Youdao
Yes, how can a sparrow know the ambition of a swan?"
Chu Kuan immediately understood that Zhang Shou was actually insinuating his decision after his brother threatened him to do something! He secretly sighed to himself for such a person who clearly agreed with him in all aspects, why couldn't he become a friend?
Confidant, I was wondering in my heart whether I should lobby the emperor again to allow Zhang Shou to enter the ancient and modern Tongji library that contains more Taizu's manuscripts.
When the emperor listened to Zhang Shou's detailed plans for the future of the Jimin Shantang, his brows gradually relaxed. Although Zhang Shou was trying to steal food from the ceremonial supervisor, such a tiger's mouth was not good for him.
There is nothing disadvantageous about him - the Director of Ceremonies has lost a foundation, but that was something some people asked for themselves!
Moreover, if word spreads that Shantang is not good, this stain will not be attributed to the Chief of Ceremonies, but to him, the emperor!
Even so, he still looked at the third prince on the side calmly: "Sanlang, what do you think?"
When the third prince heard what Zhang Shou said, he felt very much in agreement. But when his father suddenly asked him about it, he realized that his father probably didn't want to see him agree blindly, but wanted to use his words to criticize.
Problem. Therefore, he racked his brains and thought for a while, and finally said: "Father, this time something happened to Jimin Shantang, the Chief of Ceremonies is certainly responsible, but the fault only lies with a small group of people."
"But the most important thing is that a place like the Shantang that does good deeds will become a place of filth and evil without supervision. The teacher's idea is certainly a good one, but I think it is necessary to send a supervisor. And?
, the person who supervises cannot be fixed, but should be rotated within a certain period of time. Only in this way can the supervisory effect be effective, just like the censor of the imperial court."
Zhu Ying did not expect that the third prince would say this, and her brows stood up for a moment: "The so-called supervisors are not without selfish motives. Just look at the imperial censors in the court. Are there not enough people who are messed up? His Highness the Crown Prince said that they should be rotated.
Human supervision... Where do you choose the people to supervise? How do you ensure that they can be impartial and impartial?"
When the emperor saw that the third prince's face turned red when Zhu Ying asked him, he said angrily: "Yingying, you are bullying Sanlang again!"
"How dare I bully him!" Zhu Ying immediately called out to Tianqu, "I'm just talking about the matter! It's hard to do things, and even harder to supervise, don't you think so, Ah Shou!"
Zhang Shou couldn't help but feel angry and funny when he saw that Zhu Ying was arguing with the third prince. Especially when he saw that both of them looked aggrieved at the moment, he had to be the peacemaker and proposed an ultimate solution with a smile.
"Actually, it's very simple. Just choose someone who will definitely supervise things seriously. For example, His Highness the Crown Prince himself, or for example, the Fourth Prince."
"At least, the emperor should be able to be sure that with the consistent sense of justice of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince, they will never condone any evil in the charity hall. Of course, there are not no other suitable people in the clan. Previously,
Zheng Yao, the nephew of King Jiangdu who is studying at Ciqing Palace with the fourth prince, is also good, and it is also possible for Da Zongzheng to recommend other upright clans."
Can it still be like this?
The third prince's eyes widened for a moment, but then he nodded and said, "What the teacher said is that although the fourth brother has many problems, he never rubs dirt in his eyes and will never indulge others! Zheng Yao is also a good boy.
If the clan has something to do, that would be better."
The emperor originally thought that the third prince had finally grown up, but when he saw Zhang Shou lightly turning an army against him, he still couldn't help but feel a toothache. Although he had decided to agree to Zhang Shou in principle, he still wanted to make things difficult for him.
"Then who are you planning to hand over to this Shantang? If I remember correctly, your Ah Liu is your best guard and also does the job of housekeeper. Is it possible that you want to let him go again now?
To take care of the more than 200 children in the charity hall? No matter how old a capable person is, he shouldn't be treated like an animal like this, right?"
"The emperor is joking. If Ah Liu is an animal, he is also a thousand-mile horse. However, if he manages the charity hall, then in less than a year, all the children in the charity hall will turn into gourds. That would be a good material for soldiers.
, but what I want is a craftsman apprentice with active thinking, not a dull mute who cannot be beaten with three sticks."
This time, Zhang Shou directly took Ah Liu, who was not present, to make fun of him. Seeing the emperor, he immediately burst into laughter. The third prince agreed with his face. Zhu Ying laughed so hard that her branches trembled with laughter. On the contrary, Chu Kuan and Hua Qi reacted indifferently. Only then did he
He said slowly: "Besides, the emperor underestimates me, and I don't have to be dispatched for everything. For example, this charity hall..."
"I even plan to use the previous name. All I need to do is change the manager. For example...my mother."
No one misunderstood that Zhang Shou was talking about his biological mother, Widow Zhang. After all, it had been many years since the death, and Wu, the adoptive mother, had always had a weak sense of existence, and most of the time she depended on Zhang Shou for her existence.
Therefore, upon hearing such a choice, the emperor could not help but hesitate for a moment.
Zhang Shou did not give the emperor a chance to reject his choice, and immediately gave his own reasons: "My mother was born in poverty, and she was the one who kindly picked up Ah Liu, so she must be able to put herself in the shoes of those abandoned orphans. And
Although she has never been involved in such a big matter, she often visits Duke Zhao's house and respects Mrs. Tai and Ninth Aunt very much."
"The connections, experience and wisdom of Mrs. Etai and Jiuyi can guide her in many aspects. And the most important thing is that many wealthy families in the capital often have the custom of doing good deeds, giving up porridge, medicine and cold clothes in the cold winter, but
As the saying goes, it is better to teach people how to fish than to teach people how to fish and let poor children learn a skill. Moreover, things like charity halls really need to be rectified, otherwise there will be too many hidden dangers."
"I learned about it through Ah Liu. Although the person behind this Jimin Shantang is the Director of Ceremonies, it does not mean that the people in this school just study and do not work, but work and study part time. They all grew up since childhood.
They just do what they can. It is said that this is to keep them from forgetting their roots. But in fact, they have not taught a group of children who can read and write that they can do more than ordinary people."
"Furthermore, because the person in charge is the director of rituals, most of the people in Jimin Shantang are boys, and only a few are girls. Even these girls do not study with the boys on weekdays. They have done it since they were young.
Those who do the chores such as cleaning and cooking, including taking care of younger children, are like servants. It can be said that the so-called teachers never let boys treat girls as partners, but treat girls of the same background as their partners.
They regard them as cattle and horses, and they are not allowed to have any contact with them."
Seeing that Zhu Ying's face was obviously angry, Zhang Shou said word by word: "But as we all know, there are still more boys than girls among abandoned children? No, according to the deep-rooted idea of most people to favor boys over girls, it must be
There are many boys and girls, so where are the girls who should have been more numerous in Jimin Shantang?"
"A man like Wang Si in Nancheng who is full of evildoers. How do you know that the girls he sells to brothels and other private houses in his charity hall are not from so-called charity places like Jimin Shantang? Retreat.
Ten Thousand Steps said that the Chief of Ceremony raises young children so that the palace needs chamberlains, but how many chamberlains are needed in the palace? Doesn’t the palace need palace servants more?"
"So, the Jimin Shantang run by the Supervisor of Ceremonies is already crooked from its roots! They didn't even think of buying some spinning wheels so that girls could learn to spin from an early age, so that they could gradually become self-reliant and earn their own living.
They are asked to remain servants throughout their lives, and this is how the servants in the charity hall come to be. This charity hall has never been kind, and the word "benefiting the people" cannot be mentioned!"
Chu Kuan did not expect that Zhang Shou would dare to speak so much. Even if he knew that the emperor was tolerant of him, the third prince would not sit idly by. However, even he rarely does this now when he speaks freely.
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So, even though he knew that he and Zhang Shou were still not the same person, he still said softly: "Your Majesty, the castration of fire is a system that Emperor Taizu has hated since the beginning of the rebellion, so he has strictly limited the number of eunuchs. And Si
The ceremonial supervisor was unable to break through the shackles of quantity, so he inevitably focused on quality."
"Just like the attendant I took in at the beginning... he is both good in character and academics, but he is unwilling to join the palace as a chamberlain."
After hearing this, the emperor finally couldn't bear it any longer: "Okay, needless to say, this charity hall should no longer be left to the Supervisor of Ceremonies, but if the situation is still the same as before, don't blame me for taking it back!
As for the Supervisor of Ceremonies... Before going outside, you must first make peace with the inside. Sanlang, think carefully about how to deal with it. This is a lesson I have given you! I have already cleaned it up once, and I am impatient to do it a second time!"