I repeatedly offered poisonous tactics, but Lao Zhu quickly advised me to calm down!

Chen Mu wants Bai Xintao to die not only because Bai Xintao has a big feud with Chen Mu.

Moreover, because Bai Xintao is the prince's attendant and has been with Zhu Biao for a long time, if this person becomes the prince's confidant, it will be a disaster for the world!

……

Prince's East Palace.

After returning from his father's place, Zhu Biao's heart was still ambiguous.

Although I explained to my father what qualities the examiner should have.

However, the father's response was just to laugh, saying that he would discuss it with the court officials tomorrow.

The first imperial examination since the founding of the People's Republic of China is a top priority and must not be taken lightly.

He is highly respected and has both ability and political integrity.

Although such a requirement is important, the conditions are still too general.

If you apply it mechanically and insist on relying on this condition, there are still many people to choose from.

For example, Liu Bowen, who is pure-hearted and celibate, fits this condition very well.

But Zhu Biao knew that it was absolutely impossible for Enke to choose Liu Bowen as the examiner.

Not to mention that Liu Bowen, Li Shanchang, Hu Weiyong and others are in the same situation.

Liu Bowen's humble background alone was difficult to convince the East Zhejiang Party members in the DPRK.

Are you even more worried about the thousands of students in the world?

The more he thought about it, the more worried the prince became.

He didn't know who his father would choose.

Sighing softly, Zhu Biao couldn't help but feel melancholy.

He stood up and walked to the study room in the East Palace.

Pushing the door open and entering, the fragrance of ink hits your nostrils.

When the boy who was grinding saw the prince arriving, he put down the inkstone in his hand and saluted respectfully.

"See His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Zhu

Biao nodded, looked around and asked softly:

"A few days ago, didn't I send someone to collect some of Dr. Chen Mu's works?"

"Are these books archived?"

When the book boy heard this, he immediately turned around and went into the bookcase. He brought some saints' books to stand on his feet. Then he stepped on the Analects of Confucius and moved a few books from the high cabinet.

Looking at the book boy's appearance, Zhu Biao opened his mouth and wanted to say What, but the words were swallowed when they reached the lips.

Dr. Chen Mu once said that the saint's way has been used to govern the country for more than 300 years.

Today, bookboys step on the saint's books, but shelv Chen Mu's works.

This is too much. Irony.

The bookboy put Chen Mu's books on the table. He clapped his hands and said:

"Your Highness, they are all here."

Zhu Biao nodded and sat down. He opened the book and started reading.

The book said that the people are the foundation of the country.

The emperors throughout the ages have been hampered by the officials around them, blinding them and making it difficult to understand the sufferings of the world.

Therefore, the rulers and the people live completely different lives. Two different lives.

Over time, the people accumulated grievances and the officials forced the people to rebel.

This led to the change of dynasties, and it was difficult for the country to last long. The more

Zhu Biao read these scriptures about governing the world, the more frightened he became.

He closed the book and thought in his mind I can't help but connect the remarks in the book with the current situation in the dynasty.

Nowadays, my father is surrounded by many bureaucrats. Among them, there are many who don't understand the sufferings of the people, but very few who know the sufferings of the people.

If things go on like this, these officials will inevitably whitewash it in front of their father. Peace.

However, this is not the most dangerous thing.

If these officials deceive the superiors and pretend to be powerful to the inferiors, use the name of the father to expropriate and oppress the people.

Wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse and laying the foundation for many disasters?

Wait until a hundred years after the father. , I took over the Ming Dynasty, what should I do then?

Thinking of this, Zhu Biao was so frightened that he sweated all over the back of the paper!

A large amount of sweat slowly flowed down his forehead.

It was clearly a few days of weather, but Zhu Biao felt A chill came from the soles of his feet.

His energy and blood surged, and his eyes were covered with bloodshot eyes.

No! No!

Absolutely no!

Only at this moment did Zhu Biao realize.

The first imperial examination since the beginning of the dynasty was far from selecting talents for the Ming Dynasty. So simple!

It is a power confrontation between the imperial power and the courtiers!

If this confrontation allows the courtiers to taste the sweetness, then these officials will be unscrupulous!

The choice of Enke's examiner is the most important!

You must not only choose those with high moral character!

In the Enke examination, young officials must be given some opportunities to display their talents!

The power of career promotion cannot be entirely controlled by courtiers!

Some officials directly under the imperial power must also participate in it!

But the connections of those veteran officials have been Fixed.

The previous mutual interest exchanges are inseparable.

Only by using young officials can they form constraints!

Prince Zhu Biao only had a clear idea after reading Chen Mu's works!

……

The next day, I went to Yingtian Palace for an early morning visit.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon chair, and there was another throne beside him for the prince to sit on.

Under the dragon chair, it is magnificent.

The sunlight shines in through the window lattice, reflecting a bright golden light.

The relief sculptures of coiled dragons on the surrounding pillars looked lifelike under the shining golden light.

The civil and military officials were divided into two seats.

The civil officials were headed by Hu Weiyong and Li Shanchang.

The military attache was headed by Xu Da.

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, two prime ministers were established on the left and right to check and balance each other.

The prime minister on the left was Xu Da, and the prime minister on the right was originally Li Shanchang and later Hu Weiyong.

Li Shanchang originally wanted to resign and take care of his old age, but was forced to stay in the court by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Today's morning court meeting, all civil and military officials were absent.

Except for Lan Yu from the Northern Expedition, all the courtiers were on the list.

Because, everyone knows that this morning the superior will announce the candidates for the invigilation team of First Enke.

Enke's invigilation team consists of one chief examiner, one deputy examiner, and three invigilators.

Among them, the candidate for the examination is the most important.

Enke's examination represents Enke's political tendency.

At the same time, it was also the political direction released by the Ming Dynasty to the scholars and students all over the world.

After the routine etiquette was over, Zhu Yuanzhang gave the order:

"Hu Weiyong, tell us who is Enke's proctor."

Zhu Yuanzhang gave the order, and all the civil and military officials cheered up.

Especially those important officials who had given gifts to Hu Weiyong.

They looked at Hu Weiyong's back nervously.

Before this, Hu Weiyong had never disclosed it to anyone. passed the list of candidates.

Therefore, it is possible to choose who will be the examiner!

Hu Weiyong was ordered, and he went out to salute. The nobles of Huaixi gave him good looks.

This time Enke, who will be the examiner of Enke? , it means whose party members can be fuller.

Are they the people from the Huaixi nobles or the people from the East Zhejiang Party?

However, facing the looks of the Huaixi nobles, Hu Weiyong responded with cold indifference..Although he, Hu Weiyong, is a speculator who follows the trend of others.

But he is very clear-headed when faced with the choice of right and wrong. The first Encore in the Ming Dynasty is something that His Majesty the Emperor attaches great importance to.

You must not change your mind because of personal relationships.

Well. The decision to appoint the chief examiner is not only Hu Weiyong's task, but also Zhu Yuanzhang's assessment of him.

The first political performance of the successor prime minister must be done well!

Hu Weiyong took a deep breath and cleared his throat.

He took out a memorial. , read aloud:

"Your Majesty, the invigilation team of Enke for the first time since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the list of personnel is as follows!"