Chapter 76: What you look up to should not be the sky, but the people! (Please subscribe)
Seeing that Xia Zhibaizhen was obsessed with finding another way to govern the world, the expressions of the ministers were slightly different.
In the past, there were people like Xia Zhibai in the court, but most of them just went through the motions to state their 'justice' claims and get the court to make some concessions. There was absolutely no one like Xia Zhibai. Bai is so determined, he really has to go one way to the end.
Although it was a bit surprising, not many people really took it to heart.
Xia Zhibai seems to be speaking righteously and has a great say in the court, but he only took advantage of the occasion of the imperial examination. If it were placed at other times, his words would not fall on the ears of the officials at all. , let alone fall into His Majesty’s ears.
A number one scholar who is currently at the fifth level.
Are you qualified to talk about the world? Are you worthy enough to talk about serving the country?
Joke.
Li Shanchang lowered his eyes.
Look away from Xia Zhibai.
The courage of an ordinary man cannot be feared, nor can he become a great weapon.
It is even less likely to affect the status of their Huaixi lineage in the court.
Guo Chong and Wu Gongda looked regretful.
Young ambition.
It is indeed easy to make people feel good, but you can't achieve anything by just relying on your will.
Now that the world has been settled, it is no longer the original reckless era.
Without a background, no backing, no connections, and no one to support you, no matter how talented and ambitious you are, you will eventually be wasted away bit by bit in endless trivial matters.
In their current imperial examination, there was also such a person, who was the number one scholar at that time.
Wu Bozong.
He is a kind-hearted person, but he is strong-willed and unruly, so he often stumbles.
However, his repeated remarks made his Majesty dissatisfied and he was condemned many times. Finally, he died of illness while being demoted to Yunnan.
They are not as upright as Wu Bozong. After being in the court for so long, their edges have long been smoothed and they have become accustomed to the rules of officialdom.
The two looked at each other, the blood in their eyes fading away little by little.
Hua Lun and Lian Zining looked at each other, with a hint of helplessness and a hint of helplessness in their eyes.
They don’t like the whiteness of summer.
But he just didn't like Xia Zhibai's arrogance.
But I still recognize Xia Zhibai’s pragmatism and perseverance.
Seeing that Xia Zhibai insisted on going his own way, and would rather give up his fame and go into business for the sake of his ambition, rather than compromise, he could only feel helpless.
Zhu Yuanzhang squinted and continued: "As for your third question, we can give you a clear answer. Not only do we have it, but we will always have it."
"We are not from the Tang Dynasty. Tang Xuanzong, Tang Xuanzong was indeed a famous king in the first ten years, and he worked hard to govern. However, after he achieved some achievements, he became passive and lost his ambition. We will not be like this. "
"We have very high demands on the Ming Dynasty."
"The Northern Yuan Dynasty is not destroyed, the surrounding areas are not peaceful, and the people are still in dire straits. We dare not and will not slack off at all."
Wen After saying this, Li Shanchang quickly complimented: "Your Majesty is wise."
"With Your Majesty pointing out the direction for me and others, I believe that the Ming Dynasty will continue to move towards higher prosperity in your Majesty's hands."
“This is the blessing of the world, the blessing of the Ming Dynasty, and the blessing of the common people.”
"I thank your Majesty on behalf of all the people."
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed, and the compliment to Li Shanchang was very useful.
He stroked his beard and was ready to end this palace examination. After such a long period of twists and turns, this palace examination no longer meant much.
It’s not suitable to do too many cutscenes either.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the dark crowd of Jinshi below and said, "According to normal procedures, this palace examination has been delayed for more than ten days."
"We have personally read your test papers, and I have also heard that the minister has said that you are all usable talents and pillars of our Ming Dynasty."
"We are very pleased."
"Let's not waste any more nonsense. This palace examination is already a toss-up, so we'll just announce it." Ning is the winner."
"The rest are consistent with the examination results."
"As for your specific official positions in the court, there will be dedicated officials in charge."
"We have high hopes for you, and I hope you will not let us down."
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were full of earnestness. Looking at the Jinshi below, it seems that they really have high hopes for these Jinshi and attach great importance to them.
Everyone condensed their minds and said excitedly: "I will serve your Majesty with all my heart until my death."
"I will thank you, Your Majesty."
"Haha, good, good, good. With so many talented people, how can our Ming Dynasty not prosper?" Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily and was very satisfied.
The officials also smiled and nodded frequently.
In this peaceful moment, Xia Zhibai stood up again. He raised his head and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, you still remember that there was an agreement back then."
"If If I can produce a thousand kilograms of grain per acre, your Majesty will agree to your request."
"Now the common people ask your Majesty to fulfill your promise."
After the words fell, everything was silent.
Zhu Biao's eyelids twitched. He didn't expect that Xia Zhibai still remembered this matter. He had almost forgotten it.
He said it casually at that time.
I never thought that Xia Zhibai would actually take it seriously.
Zhu Biao said gloomily: "Xia Zhibai, why do you have to finish it all today?"
Xia Zhibai said: "Back to Your Highness, the common people are worried that if today passes, the common people will no longer have such courage and courage."
Zhu Biao's face darkened.
He didn’t believe Xia Zhibai’s words.
When was Xia Zhibai ever afraid? He wrote counter-arguments on the test paper, and even criticized him face to face when he met with His Majesty. Now he still speaks arrogantly during the palace examination.
Is there anything in the world that Xia Zhibai doesn’t dare to do?
Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath, and the anger in his heart was gradually rising. He tolerated Xia Zhibai again and again, but he was not a good-tempered person.
His patience has limits.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xia Zhibai coldly and said very calmly: "We just said it casually at the beginning, and we couldn't take it seriously."
"You are not joking." Xia Zhibai said.
"Do you insist that we admit it?" Zhu Yuanzhang squinted his eyes, his voice was very cold, and it was filled with a biting chill.
Listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's words, the ministers nearby couldn't help but shrink their necks and felt a chill on their necks. Xia Zhibai was neither humble nor arrogant and said: "A person cannot stand without faith."
Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely angry and laughed back, saying: "Okay, then let's come and listen, what else do you want to do to us?" "Surprise"
Xia Zhibai raised his eyes.
He looked at the word Fengtian above.
Xia Zhibai said: "Your Majesty came from a commoner background and took advantage of the situation to conquer the world. He cares about the people. This is the blessing of the people in the world."
"It's just..."
"The officials of the Ming Dynasty Their eyes are too high."
"Their eyes are full of heaven and earth, sages, and saints, and they are full of the world, but they only miss the people."
" There is a saying in the world: There are gods when you look up, but I think these officials of the Ming Dynasty should not look up to the sky, but to the people!”
"I hope your majesty will change Fengtian to the people!"
"Please give your permission."
Xia Zhibai stood upright, looking straight at 'Fengtian' above, as if to Use your eyes to crush this 'Fengtian'.
“Bold!”
“Xia Zhibai, don’t make any mistakes.”
"Your Majesty established the Ming Dynasty in accordance with the destiny of Heaven. This is the will of God. You dare to point fingers at Fengtian. How courageous!"
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible."
"..."
The place was noisy. Some were yelling and insulting Xia Zhibai, some were retorting, and some were arguing with reason. There was a commotion all around.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xia Zhibai coldly, his face turned ashen, and he remained silent.
The attitude speaks for itself.
Xia Zhibai continued: "The common people know that your Majesty built the Ming Dynasty in accordance with the fate of heaven, but the common people think that when your majesty conquered the world, you served heaven, but you can't just govern the world with heaven."
< br>“More is for the people!”
“What if we don’t change it.” Zhu Yuanzhang said.
Xia Zhibai said: "The common people only know that you have no joke."
"Xia Zhibai!" Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened with anger, he was completely angry, and his eyes were red with anger.
Xia Zhibai refused to give up and insisted: "Your Majesty, please fulfill your promise."
Zhu Yuanzhang's chest heaved violently.
People are almost furious.
Ever since he came into contact with Xia Zhibai, he has never had a smooth experience. Every time, he was criticized and complained by Xia Zhibai.
This time is no exception.
"Your Majesty, please keep your promise." Xia Zhibai spoke again, his voice getting louder and more determined.
"Are you forcing us?!" Zhu Yuanzhang's face was extremely cold, and the murderous intent in his eyes was unconcealed, and a raging force of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood was instantly suppressed.
It seems that Xia Zhibai is being forced to give up.
Xia Zhibai felt a tightness in his chest, but he did not give in at all.
He needed Daming to put up this brand.
Even if it’s just an archway.
You must have it too!
Xia Zhibai refused to retreat, and Zhu Yuanzhang refused to give in. The two looked at each other, and the atmosphere in the field suddenly fell into freezing point.
No one dared to say anything.
Zhu Biao felt his scalp was numb at this moment.
He has been scolded by his father for being a stubborn person in the past, but compared to Xia Zhibai, do he look a little bit stubborn? It's clear that being gentle doesn't work.
Zhu Biao frowned.
Secretly thinking about how to solve it.
At this moment, Hua Lun and other Jinshi stood up without any warning. They lowered their heads and did not dare to look at Zhu Yuanzhang, and their bodies were still trembling slightly.
It was obvious that he could not hide his fear.
Hua Lun trembled and said: "Your Majesty, I... I had a bet with Xia Zhibai during the first examination, and we agreed that if Xia Zhibai becomes the number one scholar, we must support him once. "
"Now Xia Zhibai has become the number one scholar."
"As your Majesty's minister, I am afraid that I will be affected by this in the future. As a scholar, I dare not break my promise, but I am unwilling to do so. I have betrayed His Majesty's trust."
"So I have the courage to fulfill my bet as a humble scholar before serving Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, please forgive me."
"The common people believe that one cannot speak without trusting one's word. As the head of a country, His Majesty should keep his promise. Since he has already promised, how can he go back on his words?"
"The common people believe that His Majesty should fulfill his promise."
"Change the heaven to the people."
Other candidates also came forward one after another.
"Please keep your promise, your Majesty, and serve the heaven as the people."
"Please keep your promise, and serve the heaven as the people."
"..."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at it coldly. The Jinshi below had a strong killing intent flashing in his eyes.
He didn’t expect it either.
Xia Zhibai actually has such great appeal.
Although what Hua Lun said was true, he ultimately sided with Xia Zhibai, which made Zhu Yuanzhang even more disgusted with these scholars.
Zhu Yuanzhang was filled with murderous intent.
He has always had only one idea for these rebellious ministers who disobeyed him.
Just kill!
What about five hundred Jinshi?
Kill means kill.
Just when Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the direct execution of these rebellious officials and traitors, he saw Xia Zhibai's calm eyes, which made him startled.
(End of this chapter)