First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 513

Set up schools, allow military children to enroll, reduce tuition fees, provide teaching materials... Of course, this is just reading and literacy. It doesn't seem to make a difference.

But at this time, Peking University suddenly appeared.

Zhu Di clamored to build the best school in the world. Apart from his great success, he also wanted to get Zhang Shuning to be the head of the mountain in the future.

But he didn't expect that his rough idea would be so attractive to these military men.

Their descendants have a rising channel, can study in the best schools, and become top talents.

After they finished their studies, they took the imperial examination, entered the court as officials, entered other industries, and became the best among them.

All in all, children have a bright future.

As a parent, the most hard work is worth it.

In other words, these soldiers are not afraid of hard work, what they are afraid of is that no one will know, and what they are afraid of is being ignored.

A school, a brilliant future, completely warmed the hearts of soldiers.

"Study hard! Be loyal to His Majesty and serve Daming!"

The officers and soldiers ordered one after another, and accompanied the students, they entered Peiping all the way and came to the front of the school.

Not only Hu Dahai, but also Zhu Wenzheng, Li Wenzhong, and even Guan Duo all came.

What is even more surprising is that even Zhang Dingbian came, and beside him, there were two children who also came to study.

Faced with the hesitant eyes of the big guy, Lao Zhang became anxious, "Why? You are allowed to study, and my son is not allowed to study to improve his skills?"

After all, Guan Duo was familiar with the situation, he said in a deep voice, "These two children are probably born by Korean women?"

Zhang Dingbian sneered, "What's wrong with the Goryeo girls? It's the Goryeo girls who should be educated so that they can become people of Ming Dynasty. And I can remind you, don't bully my two children, otherwise I will follow you." It's not over!"

Hu Dahai hurriedly said: "It's a great day, why are you arguing! When you enter the school, you should rely on your ability. Whoever is smarter, more diligent, and who studies better will be able to stand out. This is the rule of our Daming!"

Zhu Wenzheng nodded, "That's right, well said. My son is here too!"

Zhang Ding glanced at him, "I remembered, are you His Majesty's nephew? Do you have a title?"

"Yes! Duke!"

"Then, why don't you let your child inherit the title?" Zhang Dingbian asked doubtfully.

Zhu Wenzheng chuckled, "My title is earned by me. He is more capable than me, so I can earn a title by myself! If you don't have the skills, you will not be successful if you count on the favor of your parents!"

Zhang Dingbian was stunned, and murmured for a while: "As expected of a good man who sticks to Shanzhou! My old Zhang is convinced!"

Several people looked at each other, all showing gratified smiles.

At least the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, the martial arts in the army, haven't changed much over the years!

At this moment, the door of the school opened, and Zhang Ximeng came out from the middle, followed by Chu Qi and Zhu Di, followed by Huang Zicheng, Fang Xiaoru and others.

"Congratulations, you, you have passed the examination and become a member of Peking University."

While Zhang Ximeng was speaking, he turned his head to look at the golden lacquer plaque in the school, which was signed by Zhu Yuanzhang.

That's right, this is the first top university where Lao Zhu inscribed the name of the school.Both of them were written by Zhang Ximeng.

It's just that after entering the school gate, on a stone block with a height of one foot and eight feet, there are two words: "Minben"!

Good guy, Zhu Yuanzhang's school name and Zhang Ximeng's claim are stitched together.

Needless to say, this was also Zhu Di's ghost idea.

"Students, the successful preparation of this school, the King of Yan, Zhu Di, has done a great job! I suggest that everyone thank the King of Yan first." Zhang Ximeng's words stunned Zhu Di.

What's up with me?

During the speech, more than 1000 students bowed deeply to Zhu Di in unison.

Zhu Di's throat surged, his emotions were aroused, and a strong sense of accomplishment filled his heart.

He blurted out, "As long as I, Zhu Di, are here, I will cover all the school fees!"

Chapter 713 From Zhang Ximeng's Revenge

Many years later, facing the debt-laden treasury, King Zhu Di of Yan will remember the sense of accomplishment his master Zhang Ximeng gave him!

"Your Highness is so heroic, you must have experienced the heroism of the world's talents entering my trap?" Zhang Ximeng asked with a smile.

Zhu Di just wanted to nod, but he hasn't completely lost his head. After all, this is what the emperor can say. Although the emperor launched the Xuanwumen Incident, killed his brother, imprisoned his father, and took the throne, Zhu Di asked himself , There is still such a small gap between myself and others, such words are absolutely unacceptable.

"Sir, Beiping is remote and barren, and it is recognized as a cultural desert. These students are probably far from the world's elite...Of course, this king firmly believes that Peking University is still the best school in the world!" Zhu Di said righteously, Unwaveringly, the school is good, and it is the student's fault if they do not learn well. What does it have to do with me, Zhu Di?

"His Royal Highness Yan Wang is right. The conditions in Peking are indeed not as good as other schools, but it is precisely because of this that we need to redouble our efforts and strive to be the first. Students in Peking need to put in ten times the hard work and sweat to surpass others and gain a foothold in the world. .”

Zhang Ximeng looked at all the parents of the students with a smile, and said loudly: "I was in Jimin School, and the first lesson I taught was teacher's morality. When I get here, I'm afraid I will talk about hard work!"

As soon as his words fell, Hu Dahai, Zhu Wenzheng and other parents all yelled, "Please rest assured, Mr. Zhang, we will definitely work harder!"

The faces of those students are all black, and you are not the ones who go to school to suffer, so why are you yelling!

There is a saying, it doesn't hurt to sell the father's land.Don't feel sorry for you guys who sell cubs!

Just wait and see, when you can't move in bed, let's settle the score!

These little bastards are all filial.

Fortunately, Zhang Ximeng didn't want to teach them a lesson, so he didn't continue. Instead, he said to Zhu Di: "King Yan, it is natural for the students to try their best. On the other hand, we must be willing to invest! We must give them the best." Conditions can cultivate students into talents.”

Zhu Di was startled for a moment, of course he was right, but he felt that something was wrong anyway, Mr. Zhang seemed to be hiding a knife in his words.

With my small physique, I can't stand his knife!

"Sir, I, I will do my best!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled lightly, "It's not about trying our best, but we must succeed! The University of Peking is shouldering an unparalleled mission... the enlightenment of the land of Yanyun, the safety of the northern frontier, the ardent expectations of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and the surrounding areas of Peking. The future of the people is all tied to this school, and it all falls on the shoulders of King Yan. Among the several vassal kings, only King Yan has the heaviest burden!"

Zhu Di nodded stupidly, why is his heart getting colder and colder!

Sir, there must be a limit to cheating people, I am also your unknown disciple after all!

Obviously, Zhang Ximeng didn't mean to be merciful, but continued: "The so-called heaven will send a great mission to the people. The success or failure of Beiping is related to the whole north, and it is related to the life and death of Ming! Taking the current situation as an example, the southern The number of officials in the country exceeds [-]%. If it were not for the support of Fudan Academy, the situation in the north would be even more miserable. Now the pressure falls on Peking University."

Everyone couldn't help being cheered up by his Zhang Ximeng's words.

This is not simply a matter of separating the north and the south, but if it is not handled properly, it will endanger the foundation of Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, it is necessary to quickly develop the north, especially Beiping, where commerce and trade are prosperous, culture is flourishing, and talents gather... Only by achieving this step within 20 years can we truly win the hearts of the people and stabilize the frontier.

If it can't be done, there is only one way left, and that is to move the capital!

In history, it was Zhu Di who completed the move of the capital, but this time, he had to fight not to move the capital.

How can ordinary people understand Zhang Ximeng's bad taste!

"Just now King Yan said that we should pay for the school's fees... I thought it was not enough! First of all, the first thing is that the school should have enough excellent teachers, the kind who exist for a long time, can work hard, bear the burden of hard work, and don't hesitate to teach students. All excellent teachers. I hope that His Royal Highness King Yan can take out three times the salary to recruit famous teachers. And help them solve housing problems, marriage problems, and all other expenses. After all, with good teachers, everything is possible!"

Zhu Di was stunned. If I understood correctly, these words, translated into two words: I want money!

And Zhu Di suddenly realized that Zhu Yuanzhang asked him for money, but Zhang Ximeng just instructed him to control the deposits of the Koreans, and bought national bonds and shipyards.

These actions seem to require Zhu Di to pay, but they are good for him, and even earn more.

Zhu Di really thought that Zhang Ximeng's conscience found out that he felt sorry for his disciple and was reluctant to let him pay for it!

But now Zhu Di seems to understand that this guy is playing hard to get, and he has bigger pits waiting for him!

Sir, you can do it!

Zhu Di gritted his teeth, but there was nothing he could do. Who made his skills not enough!

Mr. Zhang is the one who is so dark and righteous!

"Mr. taught me a lesson, and this king will keep it in mind."

Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "In addition to hiring famous teachers, it is also necessary to treat the students better! The Peking University Hall should have a uniform appearance. I thought we could prepare school uniforms for the students, just like soldiers' war jackets. There are two sets of spring and autumn clothes. Two sets in summer and one set in winter. In addition, Beiping is located at the core of the northern defense line, and it is an important place in the world, so it needs to have a martial spirit... Enough horses must be arranged so that every student can learn to ride a horse. In addition, There will also be horse racing, archery, polo and other competitions... These expenses are beyond the reach of ordinary students. I hope King Yan can generously contribute to solve the problem."

Zhu Di was surprised again, he was about to cry, sir, don't bring such a thing!

This year, more than 300 students will be enrolled. Even if calculated according to [-] students, it is not a small number to assign [-] war horses to the school.

The sheds, fodder, saddles, reins, and labor costs add up to an astronomical figure... After Zhu Yuanzhang occupied Yingtian, he tried his best to train more than 1 fine riders.

Now that Zhu Di is asking for a thousand horses with one mouth, isn't this going to force the child to death?

And Zhu Di also knew that the horses used for horse racing and polo are actually different.

In other words, according to Zhang Ximeng's request, the students should be given two or even three horses.

These horses alone consumed all the savings of Prince Yan's Mansion, and even made him heavily in debt.

Sir, please forgive me!

Zhang Ximeng did not intend to let go, but continued: "In addition to the students in the Peking University Hall, I hope King Yan will also notice that only a good source of students can have a good student. From now on, Beiping On an equal footing, we need to pay more attention to basic education, provide support for elementary schools in various places, carry out literacy among the people, and set up more schools. There are few people in Peking, so it is even more important to tap the potential of everyone and treat every child as a treasure. Cultivation. I hope that within a few years, the enrollment rate of elementary schools in Peking will exceed [-]%!"

crazy!

Zhu Di was completely speechless.

Even if it is recognized as a strong province in education, Jiangxi's enrollment rate is only about [-]%, or even less.

Zhang Ximeng suddenly asked for an increase to [-]%, isn't this a joke?

Sir, you said it happily, what can I do?

Zhu Di was full of desolation, he finally knew why his father was afraid of Zhang Ximeng.

You Lao Zhu is greedy for other people's children, a prince's education problem has made Lao Zhu go to heaven, and now you still worry about how to tutor your homework every day.

Zhu Di thought he was smart, so he prostituted Zhang Ximeng's manuscript for nothing, and Zhang Ximeng dug such a big hole. Now he has only one doubt.

I sold Yanwang Mansion by myself, can this hole be filled?

I'm afraid it won't work!

Do you want to cry with your father?

It's a pity that the father is also short of money.

What should I do?

When Zhu Di was still struggling, Zhang Ximeng did not continue to ask the price, but said to all the students: "It is not easy to study, but it is difficult to become a talent. In the past, to support a scholar, you need a well-off family. Do your best, and there is a saying that you are poor and rich. Martial men cost more. And you people are going to become all-round talents in civil and military affairs, so it goes without saying. The king of Yan guarded Beiping and built a school. He has made a lot of contributions, and he is also a great kindness to you."

"Big fellow, thank Yan Wang Ende again!"

In fact, after hearing what Zhang Ximeng said, especially those parents, they were even more emotional.

If Zhu Di really did it, let alone thanking Ende, he would just kneel down and kowtow.

"Thank you King Yan!"

"King Yan's great kindness, I will never forget it!"

……

Good guy, I can't even refuse this time.

Going up to the house and pulling the ladder, you have to work hard, and you still have to smile brightly with your mouth full of coptis.

I am so hard!

To be honest, Zhu Di was completely in the mood to listen to what Zhang Ximeng said next.

He only has one thought left now, and that is how to make money!

Crouching dragons and phoenixes like Li Jinglong and Hua Wei can no longer help him.Huang Zicheng's ability is not bad, but Fang Xiaoru is a bit pedantic.

Mr. Zhang is good at making money, but it's a pity that Mr. Zhang can't stay in Beiping all the time, and Mr. Zhang is so messed up that he might bury himself at any time. Zhu Di is still a little hesitant, and it's best not to deal with him.

Who else can help themselves?

Zhu Di thought hard, but came to no conclusion.

But at this time, the Department of Yingtian School issued an order to support the running of schools in Peiping in order to promote education and culture, and specially recruited capable personnel from all over the country to enrich the Peking University Hall.

And Jimin Academy is well-known all over the world, shouldering the mission of saving the people, and doing its part.Therefore, ten famous teachers including Qi Tai and Lian Zining were dispatched to Beiping!

The Faculty actually helped Zhu Di!

No need to ask, it is naturally the credit of Li Shanchang.

Old Li is more interesting than Zhang Ximeng. You helped me tide over the difficulties and bought a lot of bonds. My old Li reciprocated and sent talents to you.

His Royal Highness King Yan, this time you know how powerful Prime Minister Zuo is!