Chapter 417 Xie Jin, my Ming prodigy!
When Ren Hengtai and others were summoned, Zhu Biao did not call Xia Zhibai.
Not even informed.
This was his impromptu idea, or Xia Zhibai reminded him before, asking him to find some people he could use. As for the officials' children in the imperial court, Zhu Biao didn't like them very much, so he sent them to him. The idea was to reach out to scholars who have become famous in the local area in the past two years.
After the imperial examination in the eighteenth year of Hongwu.
Many young talents are emerging in the world.
For example, Xie Jin was recommended by Ru Taisu, and Zhuo Jing was originally going to participate in the last imperial examination. I don’t know what happened, so he didn’t participate. This time, he was also called. , His idea is very simple, that is, to select a group of people who can be used by him and can do practical things from these scholars.
As for asking these people to read the books compiled by the Hanlin Academy, it was just a random reason for recruitment.
He never thought about letting Xia Zhibai meet these people.
Xia Zhibai’s reputation is too great and needs to be suppressed.
This is the view shared by him and His Majesty.
Many things in the world today have Xia Zhibai's shadow behind them. If Xia Zhibai is involved in his personnel selection again, I am afraid that Xia Zhibai's influence in the court will become more and more important. The bigger he gets, this is what Zhu Biao is also afraid of. Xia Zhibai is too smart and sees things too sharply and sharply. It is not very comfortable to deal with such a smart person, even if this person may be his ally.
As for letting these scholars express their opinions on newspapers, it was actually a matter of convenience.
He also wanted to take this opportunity to see what these scholars were thinking, and whether they really had the courage and intention. In fact, he was also on the road of 'seeking change', and naturally he hoped to follow his lead. They are all a group of 'like-minded' ministers, otherwise they would all be pedantic and conservative ministers like Liu Sanwu, which would really upset him.
The right room of the East Palace is the side hall.
Dozens of scholars gathered together, their brows full of excitement and joy.
To summon the prince, this is something that many of them did not dare to think of before, especially most of them are not well-known, and they are only a little famous in the local area. In their opinion, it cannot be spread no matter what. His Highness heard about them, but His Highness knew about them and recruited them to the capital. How could this not make them excited and grateful?
Only after reading the newspapers two days ago, Xie Jin and Ren Hengtai took the lead.
Even after entering the back of the hall, no one asked for seats, but they still subconsciously gave the front position to these two people. On the one hand, the two people in front really stole the show, and on the other hand, He also wanted the two of them to test the situation for them in front.
Xie Jin and Ren Hengtai were not humble at all.
Sit down directly.
Only Wu Qian and Zhuo Jing have always had bad faces.
One wrong step, one wrong step after another, what happened two days ago has ruined their reputation in the hearts of many scholars. Even if they intend to restore it, it will be of no avail, and there is too little time left for them to restore it. In less than two days, His Highness summoned him. Even if he wanted to be a guest in the hall, he had no choice but to sit at the end.
Looking at Xie Jin and the two men being so proud, they felt extremely uncomfortable.
They believed that they were no less knowledgeable than Xie Jin and Ren Hengtai, but they had to restrain their sharpness and had to settle for second place because they spoke unabashedly for a while and made some 'taboos'. I am very confident, thinking that if His Highness really takes the exam, he will definitely be able to regain His Highness's trust.
In terms of knowledge, they are by no means weaker than others!
There was not much sound in the side hall. The palace was still too solemn. They were in awe and did not dare to make any mistakes. They were just thinking secretly in their hearts, thinking about what His Highness would test them later. In order to prepare in advance and win the appreciation of His Highness.
They have unified their opinions in the past two days.
The prince has a desire for change.
Whether the prince spoke for Xia Zhibai many times or fully supported Xia Zhibai's suggestions, he was all seeking change. Therefore, they believed that as long as they grasped this key, they would be very likely to win the favor of His Highness. Appreciated, and then skyrocketed. Xie Jin and others did not wait long.
"Your Highness is here." A high-pitched voice came.
Everyone was shocked, and they quickly stood up respectfully, straightened their clothes, and greeted him respectfully.
Zhu Biao slowly walked into the hall with a smile on his face.
Under a burst of excited and joyful cheers, Zhu Biao sat on the main seat. He looked at the dozens of scholars below and nodded with satisfaction. These people were all carefully selected by him for more than two months in winter. Those carefully selected are all talents that he thinks are useful, but whether they can be used by him still requires some testing.
Just like Xia Zhibai said.
What he wants is someone who can do practical things for him!
Zhu Biao said: "There is no need to be so polite. I heard that you are all famous, talented and capable people in the place. There are many officials in the court who recommended me. It just so happened that I did have some employment requirements, so I Then he made his own decision and called everyone together to discuss the matter. I hope you won’t be offended by the sudden situation.”
Ren Hengtai said: “Your Highness is welcome.”
“We are the people of the Ming Dynasty. If your Highness has something to do, we will do our best to help you. The word "absurd"
"No matter what your Highness orders, we will go through fire and water for His Highness, no matter what."
Zhu Biao laughed, looking at the square appearance in front of him, he had already guessed who this person was, and said with a smile: "Ren Hengtai, A native of Xiangyang, Huguang, he was once recommended to Yingtian to supervise the students of the Chinese style. The court examinations are detailed and he takes the world as his own responsibility. Is there anything wrong? "
Hearing this?
Ren Hengtai's face was filled with joy. He really didn't expect that His Highness actually knew about him and knew so much about him. He couldn't help but feel moved in his heart. He said excitedly: "How can a common man be remembered by His Highness for his virtues?" , the grass-roots people are exactly "Ren Hengtai."
Zhu Biao nodded and looked at the young man aside. Seeing such a young man, Zhu Biao was a little confused, because this man seemed younger than Xia Zhibai, and he was so young. of people, he only recruited one person this time.
Zhu Biao said: "Jie Jin."
"You are my famous magical power in the Ming Dynasty."
"You can read at the age of two, write poems at the age of four, and write essays at the age of six. You are so young. At once I have read all the Confucian classics and have a photographic memory. In recent years, many officials in the court have recommended you to Gu Ju. You are very good."
Zhu Biao looked at Xie Jin and thought of him. Quite satisfied.
He needs such a genius.
Xie Jin's face turned red and he said quickly: "I really can't take the country people's compliments seriously."
"There's no need to be so humble. I believe you have real talent and learning." Zhu Biao said with a smile, and then he Turning his gaze to the people behind him, he listed the names of the scholars present one by one, without making any mistakes.
This won the gratitude and emotion of everyone in the audience.
This is the Prince of the Ming Dynasty. He actually knows their names and their trivial matters. How can this not shock them? And this also shows that His Highness favors them. Otherwise, why would he? Put so much effort into remembering them?
Everyone’s hearts completely calmed down.
(End of this chapter)