Chapter 77 Some people stand with their bodies but their hearts are still kneeling! (Please subscribe)
Zhu Yuanzhang calmed himself down with a strong mind that could not be measured by humans.
He re-examined what Xia Zhibai did today.
But some clues were discovered.
Xia Zhibai’s original purpose was not what was mentioned above, but to change ‘Fengtian’ to ‘people’.
What Xia Zhibai said before, in the final analysis, is just making a voice, expressing opinions that are different from the current world, while constantly improving himself, and then making himself agree.
He never expected to get the consent of himself and the minister.
He has always called himself a grassroots citizen.
When the results of the examination came out, he had become a Jinshi. According to most people's understanding, there was no problem for a Jinshi to call himself a minister at this time.
But Xia Zhibai didn’t.
He didn't forget, he did it on purpose.
He had already made the decision to go into business before he came to see him.
Thus, the seemingly irritating dissatisfaction of the courtiers with his bold words was probably Xia Zhibai's way of testing the court. After finding out that he couldn't do it, he changed the subject and said the shocking idea of going into business.
After those words, the dissatisfaction and disgust of the officials towards Xia Zhibai suddenly disappeared, and became more of a touch of teasing and disdain.
His goal has long been achieved.
It's just that the officials didn't notice it at all, and they didn't notice it at all, but how could an official with the highest fifth rank care about people like Li Shanchang.
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.
If this is really Xia Zhibai’s calculation, does Xia Zhibai’s calculation go too far? Furthermore, did he also expect that Hua Lun and others would speak for him?
Zhu Yuanzhang had doubts in his heart.
He couldn't see clearly and couldn't control Xia Zhibai.
He only felt that Xia Zhibai was like a loach, slippery, unreasonable and completely unexpected.
His eyes swept back and forth over Xia Zhibai, a little unsure.
The only thing he knows now.
After Xia Zhibai's excitement, Hua Lun and other young and energetic young people easily followed him, and then followed him en masse.
He opened the imperial examination to attract talents from all over the world and use them for the Ming Dynasty.
It's impossible to really cut them all off.
He kills people.
It is never aimless.
Zhu Yuanzhang secretly thought about the pros and cons of agreeing to Xia Zhibai. The most direct one is that his group of imperial examination scholars will no longer be affected by Xia Zhibai because of the bet.
This is also something that has always made him uneasy.
Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang had not moved for a long time and his face was livid, Zhu Biao felt nervous.
He knew that his father's temper would never tolerate disobedience from others. If anyone dared to disobey, they would definitely be struck back in the most thunderous way.
He was very afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang would kill all the five hundred Jinshi in a fit of anger, and then the Ming Dynasty might really lose its heart as a scholar.
Who will dare to serve the Ming Dynasty in the future?
Zhu Biao cupped his hands and said: "Father, I think that Xia Zhibai is worried that after becoming a businessman, he will be despised by the court and will also make his father dissatisfied, so he is so eager to think about it. Let the father fulfill his promise.”
"My son."
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced sideways at Zhu Biao. Zhu Biao's face turned pale and he did not dare to speak anymore.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xia Zhibai and said calmly: "We promise you."
"As the king of a country, naturally we will do what we say."
" We can change it.”
"But I also tell you clearly."
"Our patience with you has been exhausted. If you dare to be so presumptuous in the future, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"The nobleness of a scholar depends on my face!"
"Retreat from the court!"
Zhu Yuanzhang did not wait for Xia Zhibai's response and walked away directly.
He no longer wanted to listen to Xia Zhibai's words.
Hundred officials gave it away.
As Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao left, the officials also left one after another. However, when they left, they all glanced at Xia Zhibai a few times.
The eyes are subtle.
Some are smiling, some are disdainful, some are contemptuous, some are sarcastic, some are indifferent, some are contemptuous, and some are filled with inexplicable anger.
Different expressions.
After the officials left one after another, the atmosphere in the venue suddenly relaxed. Hua Lun and others seemed to be waking up from a dream, their faces turned pale.
Hua Lun was anxious and angry. He pointed at Xia Zhibai and said bitterly: "Xia Zhibai, I, Hua Lun, have repaid the bet that day. I won't owe you anything in the future. I don't owe you anything." It’s for the sake of the bet.”
“From now on, you will walk on your sunny path, and I will walk on my single-plank bridge. Don’t drag me into the water again. I will never do it again. Fooled."
Hua Lun glared fiercely for a few times, and then walked out of the palace with unsteady steps.
I contradict His Majesty in person.
How dare he, Hua Lun, have such courage?
It’s all Xia Zhibai’s fault.
If it weren't for Xia Zhibai's bet, how could he have done such a treasonous thing? He is a scholar and promises a lot of money, but this is all forced.
Hua Lun kept comforting him in his heart.
"Okay." Xia Zhibai laughed. He thanked the Jinshi around him and watched them leave.
Jie Min stayed at the end.
He looked around, leaned over, and said with concern: "Brother Xia, do you really want to abandon your official position and go into business? Businessmen have low status." Xia Zhibai said seriously: "I do want to go into business, but It’s not about becoming a merchant, but becoming a business official. There is still a certain difference between the two.” Even if you have an official status, you will still be looked down upon.”
"You are our top pick this time."
"The future is bright."
"Why do you do such an irrational thing? You have worked so hard to study for so many years. Isn't it all in vain?"
"You..."
Xie Min was a little anxious.
I can't figure out Xia Zhibai.
Xia Zhibai looked calm and said: "When a person lives his whole life, he should do something for the world."
"I don't care about the false reputation of the number one scholar."
"And since you are the number one scholar, you should do things that ordinary people dare not do or think of."
"In today's world, the way of employing people has indeed gone astray. Many scholars today not only If virtue is not matched, even talent is lacking.”
"After the Mongolians brutally governed the world, many people have been on their knees for a long time. Under the Mongolians' brutal suppression, many people have lost their lofty ambitions and the lofty aspirations of the ancient scholars."
"Now When talking about money and power, the non-commissioned officers’ pupils immediately dilated, and when talking about sex between men and women, they immediately became excited.” : Morality, people's livelihood, human nature, conscience, everyone is silent, acting as if it has nothing to do with themselves, and I am ignorant."
"Today's social atmosphere is corrupt, and the sergeants act like I am justice and I am the truth. From a visual perspective, the land of China today is full of self-interested and selfish people."
"They are destroying the world."
"When a country loses its long-term development direction and only focuses on petty profits, such a country is destined to have no future."
"Humiliation and disaster will also follow."
"Your Majesty is actually very successful today. Under your rule, the Ming Dynasty seems to be governed by clear officials and the world is in order."
"But all this is false. "
"It all depends on His Majesty's strict management system. This kind of high-pressure governance cannot really change society. It will only allow those evils to hide deeper. Once the court cannot suppress it, those who have long ago Then corrupt officials will surface, causing trouble in the world and preying on the people.”
"The establishment of the Ming Dynasty was hard-won."
"How many people have paid their blood and even their lives for it. They have paid so much. What they want is not such a world that is cruel internally and cruel externally. What they want is a peaceful and prosperous world. , a world where people are happy.”
Xie Min looked moved.
Xia Zhibai said with firm eyes: "The world now seems to have restored China, but only its appearance has not restored the original spirit of China."
"Today, His Majesty is just rushing. Although we got rid of the Mongols who were oppressing us, we never got rid of the Mongols who were oppressing many scholars and officials.”
"If you want to rebuild this self-confidence, you must first change the social ecology and make this group of already somewhat corrupted scholars realize that they are not indispensable in the world."
Xie Min looked at Xia with a complicated expression. of white.
Xia Zhibai has too big ambitions.
From the bottom of his heart, he was full of respect for Xia Zhibai, but deep down, he felt that Xia Zhibai could not succeed. It is easy to shake Mount Tai, but hard to shake people's hearts.
Xia Zhibai still wants to shake the whole world.
How is this possible?
Jie Min sighed and said: "Brother Xia, I'm afraid I can't help you with your ambition, and no one else will help you, you can only rely on yourself."
" It's too difficult."
"Even..." Jie Min's eyes were uncertain, and he paused and said: "There will be people who are making trouble in secret, and there are many people who don't like you."
"You have been too public in the past."
Xia Zhibai nodded.
He smiled and said: "Some things are difficult to say or easy to say, but you have to do it to know."
"Besides, I have confidence."
Seeing Xia Zhibai's resolute attitude, Jie Min didn't try to persuade him again. His persuasion was of no use. Now that the words had been spoken, it was hard to take them back. Even if Xia Zhibai regretted it, there was no way to turn back.
Others will not agree.
Xie Min cupped his hands and said, "Brother Yu, I wish Brother Xia great achievements in advance."
Xia Zhibai nodded with a smile.
He said to Jie Min: "I have made up my mind, and I will not stop moving forward. I am going to the East Palace now, so I will say goodbye first."
Jie Min nodded.
Looking at Xia Zhibai's leaving figure, Jie Min also looked sad. When he first came into contact with Xia Zhibai, he felt that Xia Zhibai was an arrogant and polite person, but then The deeper I get to know him, the more I feel that Xia Zhibai is unusual.
If His Majesty is the sun hanging high in the sky today.
That Xia Zhibai is the candle that illuminates the lives of the people at the bottom.
Weak but bright!
He didn't know what Xia Zhibai was going to do or how he would do it. The only thing he knew was that Xia Zhibai had embarked on a different path from them.
The future is uncertain.
Jie Min took a long breath, turned and left.
The other side.
Xia Zhibai has arrived at the East Palace.
It is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. Ming Dynasty had a strong control over the world. He wanted to do business and carve out a unique economic path for the world, so he naturally needed to seek some privileges.
Besides Zhu Yuanzhang, the only person who can be given privileges in the world today is His Highness.
(End of this chapter)