My Brother-in-law is the Prince - Chapter 415

Chapter 415 The World’s Most Talented Scholar

The teacup fell and shattered on the ground, but Zhang Anshi seemed unmoved.

He didn’t even blink, he just looked at Yu Qian in front of him.

Then he said calmly: “You are a scholar, so you must not have a good impression of me. But it doesn’t matter, as long as you come, things in the county prince’s mansion are more complicated. Where you understand, read more, listen more, and ask more.”

Yu Qian did not expect that Zhang Anshi would not be angry.

He gave Zhang Anshi a strange look.

Zhang Anshi naturally felt the scrutiny in Yu Qian’s gaze, and said: “Is there anything else you want to say?”

Yu Qian only paused for a moment, and then said: “I heard that Jin Yiwei has arrested many people today, dare to ask Your Highness, are all of these people guilty of death?”

Zhang Anshi smiled, and said noncommittally: “What do you say?”

Yu Qian frowned slightly and said: “At least some people, the officials think…”

Zhang Anshi sighed, but interrupted him: “Scholar’s opinion.”

Yu Qian was not as submissive as other people, and met Zhang Anshi’s gaze and said, “Your Highness, why do you see that?”

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: “You will understand in the future. By the way, where did you get the official document in your hand?”

Only then did Yu Qian withdraw his gaze, looked at the official document in his hand, and said, “This copy is a letter sent from Java. His Royal Highness King Zhao intends to march into Sumatra, and now he is mobilizing his troops. I hope His Highness can grant a loan of money to purchase firearms and transport them by sea.” To Java…”

Zhang Anshi listened, frowned and said: “Isn’t this a white wolf with empty gloves? There is no reason in the world to borrow money to fight wars.”

Yu Qian: “…”

“Besides…” Yu Qian raised his head and looked at Zhang Anshi: “It is also said here that His Royal Highness Zhao Wang has entered the court to contact the firearms. They can use the plantations in Java and the mines everywhere. Do it on the field.”

Zhang Anshi raised his eyebrows and said, “Xie Jin?”

Speaking of which, he has not heard of this name for a long time, it is both familiar and strange!

Zhang Anshi nodded, only said: “Understood, what else?”

Yu Qian shook his head and said: “There are still a few private letters, the lower officials dare not open and read…”

Zhang Anshi said: “Now I have a lot of private letters. If I open and read them one by one and reply one by one, how can I respond? If there are such letters in the future, you should open and read them first. Sorting out some important ones and submitting them In front of me, as for the unimportant ones, summarize them into a briefing and let me know. As for how I want to reply, you can draft it.”

As the king of the county, Zhang Anshi’s daily correspondence is too much, and it has reached the point where he has no skills.

So, if there is no special person to deal with it, I am afraid that it will not take many days before it will pile up into a mountain.

Yu Qian looked very surprised, he didn’t expect Zhang Anshi to let him take charge of this matter.

You must know that this involves a lot of personal letters. If you absolutely trust someone, you will never entrust them to others.

But it was only a few days for him to come to Changshi Mansion.

Zhang Anshi saw that he was silent, and said, “Why didn’t you respond?”

Yu Qian hesitated for a moment, then said: “I’m worried that… I can’t handle this matter properly, will your Highness invite another wise man?”

Zhang Anshi said disapprovingly: “These are small things, and anyone can handle them well. You are from a family background, so you should be able to handle such things with ease. For this king, as long as this person is trustworthy, everything else is not important.”

Yu Qian: “…”

Yu Qian has mixed feelings in his heart. In fact, he doesn’t have a good impression of Zhang Anshi, but Zhang Anshi treats him…as if…to make him his confidant.

Zhang Anshi looked at him strangely and said, “Why don’t you talk? You can tell me anything in the future, and I won’t be offended. Oh, yes, you must think carefully when dealing with official documents and personal letters. , Think about the meaning behind these official documents.”

“Yes.” Yu Qian nodded.

He even had some doubts about what kind of trick Zhang Anshi was playing.

But if you think about it carefully, Zhang Anshi is just a young man, so what bad thoughts could he have? Maybe the rumors and rumors outside are just rumors.

At Zhang Anshi’s end, he casually took a letter from the copybook, opened it and read it, and when he looked down, his expression suddenly changed.

The two of them were chatting relaxedly just now, but in the blink of an eye, there is a bit more solemnity here.

Seeing Zhang Anshi frowning and looking at Xin without saying a word, Yu Qian was about to say goodbye.

Zhang Anshi said: “You come…”

Yu Qian had no choice but to say: “What are your orders, Your Highness?”

Zhang Anshi suddenly showed a smile, and said with great joy: “It’s finally… done. It’s very good. It’s a good thing I spent a lot of money.”

Seeing that Zhang Anshi was overjoyed, Yu Qian was even more confused, so he said: “I don’t know what orders your Highness has?”

“Arrange an itinerary for me. Within three days, I will visit Qixia Medical College.”

Yu Qian said: “Yes. May I ask Your Highness, where is this medical school?”

Zhang Anshidao: “This is a new hospital. It is the first place in all dynasties and dynasties that specializes in seeing patients, and at the same time takes care of consultation, medicine and teaching. Do you know how much money this medical school has spent?” ?”

He spoke enthusiastically, then held out a finger.

Yu Qian said: “Ten thousand taels?”

Zhang An Shidao: “One million taels of silver.”

Yu Qian: “…”

But Zhang Anshi said with a smile: “Of course, the expenses here mainly lie in the construction, equipment, experiments, and personnel. Everything is difficult at the beginning. If you don’t have enough money, you can’t do it. If you don’t talk about other things, just talk about these personnel. People have been specially hired and trained for four full years to teach them various principles of medical hygiene.”

“In addition, all medical equipment must be customized. Don’t look at the many small equipment inside, but they are like embroidery needles, but they are more expensive than gold. There are a lot of utensils that want to be made, but it takes a lot of money. Countless people’s efforts.”

“There are still experiments…” Zhang Anshi excitedly said: “Collect the prescriptions of today’s world, reorganize them, and then test the effect through different diseases. If the effect is not obvious, we will eliminate it. If it is obviously effective, we will compile the teaching materials. As for others The experiment, you may not understand it even if you tell me.”

“The most rare thing about Ou Tong is the personnel. It is not easy to train everyone. It is not easy to teach them the methods of experimentation, medical science and pharmacology. In addition, the cost of construction is not easy. It is smaller than my palace, and there are some places in it. It takes more than tens of thousands of taels of silver to build a house. But the money is worth the money, not to mention a million taels, or a few hundred taels more. Ten thousand taels is also worth the money.”

Yu Qian was still confused.

In this era, if you tell people that a medical clinic costs millions of taels of silver, under normal circumstances, people will only think that this person is really greedy for ink.

And he couldn’t understand that Zhang Anshi’s thinking seemed to be very different from ordinary people, and he always seemed to be interested in some weird things.

Especially, many official documents and instructions in the palace almost involve business, or some weird so-called machines. His Highness’s reply is often relatively timely, while other matters are often slower.

Yu Qian thought for a while, but said: “Yes, the next official will add it to the schedule, at noon the next day, how about it?”

Zhang Anshi pondered and said: “Yes, then at noon the day after tomorrow.”

Yu Qian said: “I will resign!”

Zhang Anshi waved his hands without raising his head and said, “Go, go.”

Inside and outside the capital, calm has gradually returned.

It is different from what many people imagined. They originally thought that if Jin Yiwei captured so many people, it would inevitably cause unexpected aftermath.

But in fact, the soldiers and civilians inside and outside the capital seem to care more about His Majesty’s will.

Once the decree is fulfilled, it is really difficult to have any interest in whoever suffers or who suffers.

Zhang Anshi didn’t intervene too much in the matter of rebelling against the case. Jin Yiwei and his subordinates only need someone to act according to the will.

However, as the United Bank began to relax loans again, and then the dust of the New Deal dispute settled, it finally gave the Taiping Mansion a lot of confidence.

However, the entire Taiping Mansion is still busy, and a set of stimulating and favorable plans has begun to be drawn up.

At the same time, a report was also presented to the palace.

After reading the report, Zhu Di heaved a long sigh of relief.

After all, in this era, although there are many workshops, they are still far from being productive enough.

Using the saying of later generations, it is called that demand exceeds supply, after all, productivity lies here.

The whole world is still a vast market, and it is far from the time when supply exceeds demand.

This crisis is more of a crisis of trust.

Zhu Zhanji was ordered to go to various prefectures and counties in Zhili to contact scholars, people and businessmen, and explain the imperial court’s determination for the New Deal.

I have to say that this third-class official is very useful, full of energy, and low salary. The most important thing is that every time he goes to a county, almost everyone in the county rejoices and their morale is greatly boosted.

As for those who criticized the New Deal in the past, at this moment, they no longer know where they are hiding.

Zhu Di relaxed his mind, and called all the scholars and ministers to discuss the New Deal.

At this time, Wenyuan Pavilion and the various ministries have reached a basic agreement. Although there are some who resist the New Deal, they almost know that this is the general trend.

The current problem is discussed in detail instead.

After expressing their opinions.

Almost everyone believes that the implementation of the New Deal needs to be postponed.

Even Yang Rong said: “Your Majesty, I know a thing or two about the new policy of the Taiping Mansion. The implementation of the new policy depends on the people. The gentry in the upper class. I am worried that it may eventually become the situation of the Jiangxi chief envoy. Rather than this, I think that the implementation of the provinces can be postponed.”

Zhu Di frowned and said: “If this is the case, wouldn’t it mean that there will never be a new deal in the world?”

Yang Rong smiled and said: “I don’t think that’s the case. Over there in the Taiping Mansion, I have checked that there are seventy to eighty thousand schoolchildren enrolled every year, and there are also more than two hundred thousand students and students. That’s it. A large number of people can learn to read and write. In a few years, I am afraid that the entire number of scholars in Zhili will account for half of the world’s scholars. They can be called the world’s elites. As, is far greater than the present.”

“The minister’s suggestion is not because he did not obstruct the New Deal, but because he thought that the more hasty some things are, the more they will go the other way. It is better for the imperial court to focus on Zhili and use Zhili to move the world. Safe way.”

Zhu Di looked thoughtfully and said: “This also makes sense.”

He couldn’t make up his mind for a moment.

But he said: “You mentioned school children, and you seem to be quite concerned about Zhili’s school administration?”

Yang Rongdao: “I have always believed that the essence of governing the world is for the sake of the common people. But speaking, if you want to rule the world, you must have people. Only by studying can you pass on knowledge and find solutions to problems. Zhili, especially the Taiping Mansion, has encouraged people to study in recent years, and the effect is already evident.”

Hu Guang laughed beside him and said, “It’s not necessarily true. After all, reading is different from studying. Most of the students in Taiping Mansion read relatively shallow books. If they can read and write, they are considered scholars, and real scholars. , will always be different.”

Yang Rong said: “The essence of reading is not to let the world produce many great Confucians, and the world cannot be stabilized by relying on a few great Confucians. If so, speaking of it, there were quite a few great Confucians in the Yuan Dynasty Especially in the field of Neo Confucianism, progress is rapid. Although Neo Confucianism originated in the Song Dynasty, it was in the Yuan Dynasty that it was truly carried forward. It’s just… Hu Gong… How many years have there been in the Yuan Dynasty?”

As soon as this remark came out, Hu Guang was directly silenced.

He has Yang Rong phobia syndrome now, but whenever Yang Rong speaks, he can’t help but eyelids twitch.

Zhu Di nodded: “What Yang Qing said won my heart. When it comes to studying politics, Zhang Qing has made great contributions, which is very good…”

Speaking, he turned his head and asked Yi Shiha, but said: “Zhang Qing has been very busy these two days.”

Yishi Ha Gongjin said: “Your Majesty, it is said that His Royal Highness the King of Wuhu County is not touching the ground anymore. Now all things are waiting to be promoted. His Highness the King of Wuhu County wants to appease people’s hearts and try the chaotic party. Oh, at noon today, His Highness is still going.” medical school…”

“Medical school…” Zhu Di murmured.

Seeing Yishiha continued: “Your Majesty, this medical school is reported by the subordinates to occupy a huge area. One medical school can be equivalent to the size of a hundred medical centers. Today is officially completed and opened for business, so Your Highness is very happy.” Concerned, I went there myself.”

“It occupies such a large area, how many people have to be treated?” Zhu Di seemed very surprised.

Afterwards, Zhu Di paused, and then said again: “This will cost a lot of money.”

Yi Shiha truthfully said: “I heard that the cost is more than one million taels of silver.”

Zhu Di’s eyes twitched, but he still looked careless. He seemed a little unhappy.

Fortunately, in front of his courtiers, Zhu Di did not show off his dew, and continued to talk about political affairs.

Just talking, talking, Xia Yuanji suddenly said: “Your Majesty, I heard that His Royal Highness Zhao Wang sent someone to Beijing, I wonder if there is such a thing?”

Zhu Di’s face immediately turned serious, and said: “I heard it, you prodigal son!”

Now Zhu Di is very unhappy whenever he hears about King Han and King Zhao. They all come here for money for firearms.

Xia Yuanji looked at Zhu Di’s face, and said again: “It is heard that the person who was sent was the long history of King Zhao…”

As soon as this remark came out, Zhu Di’s expression became even uglier.

Zhao Wang Changshi is Xie Jin.

As for Xie Jin, Zhu Di didn’t like him very much.

But this person is very famous.

Not only because this person is a gifted scholar, but he also compiled books according to the order at the beginning, so his literary reputation became more prosperous. The most important thing is that he is from Jiangxi, and he was once in Wenyuan Pavilion. I don’t know, as for his ill-fated future, to some extent, this kind of tragic talent is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

At the beginning, Zhu Di ordered Xie Jin to be Zhao Wang Changshi, so he meant to be exiled.

Who knows, this guy is now back by order.

When it comes to Xie Jin, the atmosphere in the hall is very awkward.

You must know that Xie Jin is by no means an ordinary person, not to mention other things, but his deep friendship with Hu Guang, as well as Jin Youzi and Xia Yuanjiren, who are also from Jiangxi, used to be inseparable.

These are just the tip of the iceberg. It can be said that there are as many people who have a close relationship with Xie Jin inside and outside the government and the field.

The more Zhu Di thought about it, the more he felt that he didn’t like this person. He felt that Zhao Wang was a mess, and he released Jie Jin in order to ask his father for money and things.

Zhu Di snorted coldly, but did not continue.

Xia Yuanji finally breathed a sigh of relief, and said: “Your Majesty, Mr. Xie is a scholar who has traveled across the ocean, and now he has returned to Beijing after traveling thousands of miles. I don’t know what kind of etiquette should be used to entertain him.”

Zhu Di said lightly: “He is just a long history, why should we take extra care of him?”

The meaning was obvious, and Xia Yuanji fell silent.

When leaving, the ministers were silently thinking about their own affairs.

Xia Yuanji also looked sullen, Jin Chun, Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice saw this, and said: “Is Xia Gong still thinking about Xie Gong? Your Majesty, Xie Gong… hey… you should say a few words less.

Jin Chun’s words were kind of a reminder.

Xia Yuanji said: “Gentlemen are harmonious but different. Although Xie Gong has many things, it is not satisfactory. But after all…”

He didn’t go on with what he said later, but obviously he defended Xie Jin.

On the other side, Yang Rong glanced at the thoughtful Hu Guang, walked closer, and said, “Why didn’t I see you pleading for Xie Gong today?”

Hu Guang said honestly: “If I don’t say anything, I’ll pay it back. If I say something, Yang Gong will definitely refute it. This will be detrimental to Xie Gong, so I still don’t say anything.”

Yang Rong couldn’t help being amused, and then smiled and said: “Xie Jin… Do you think His Royal Highness King Zhao ordered Xie Jin to come to Beijing just to ask for money and food?”

Hu Guang opened his eyes and said, “What do you mean by that?”

“Nothing interesting.” Yang Rong said, “It’s just that I have some doubts in my heart.”

Hu Guang felt that he seemed to have read some of Yang Rong’s meaning, and said: “No way, do you think that King Zhao has not given up?”

Yang Rong said flatly: “I didn’t say that.”

Hu Guang blushed, with a hint of anger: “But that’s what you mean.”

Yang Rong said: “No, I just feel confused, not sure.”

(end of this chapter)