"Your Majesty, be careful!"

Cheng Jing was startled by Zhou Yu's words. After looking around, he quickly whispered: "Your Majesty, these words cannot be heard by outsiders."

Zhou Yu looked deeply at Cheng Jing and nodded slowly: "It's not that scholars are useless, but that there are too many people who study rotely. I can't tell who are useful scholars and who are useless scholars, but those who

Craftsmen reflect their own value all the time, so they are more useful to development."

Cheng Jing said: "Your Majesty, I will make arrangements."

Zhou Yu said: "My lord, I am the emperor. I don't have to know what a scholar is, but I must understand the meaning of the existence of a scholar. We must understand the significance of the existence of the imperial examination. Selecting talents through the imperial examination is only the second best. Scholars who are kind to the scholars in the world and make people in the world

Putting happiness first is the first priority, the first important point of the imperial examination

It is neither about selecting talents nor educating the world, but about imprisoning the intellectuals, making them focus on the chapters and meanings of the scriptures to prevent their whims, ensuring the stability of scholars and thereby stabilizing the world. I have shown kindness to the scholars, and the scholars must be grateful, then

We must cater more to the imperial power and become the emperor’s supporters.”

"I am the only one who needs this kind of people, but not the Ming Dynasty. The chapters and scriptures can explain the principles of loyalty to the emperor, but this cannot develop and manage this huge country. Big companion, you are my big companion and the general manager of this palace.

, Daban must understand that what I need and what Da Ming needs are not the same kind of people. Craftsmen and real scholars are actually equally important. No matter what you think now, I believe that Daban will definitely understand my painstaking efforts in half a month."

After saying this, Zhou Yu waved his hand and said, "Go ahead and arrange these things first."

"I accept the decree."

Cheng Jing used to be a scholar, but now as a chamberlain, he has seen and interacted with more. How could he not know that what Zhou Yu said is all true. Scholars are not useless, but most of the scholars in the world are.

It's useless, but Cheng Jing knows better that reading is the foundation. The only one who is inferior in everything is reading. People who don't even know how to read are even more useless.

Don't think that craftsmen don't study. Craftsmen understand things that some scholars really don't understand. Craftsmen also need to learn and study. What's more, these craftsmen who belong to the Ministry of Industry and the royal family can't even understand the drawings if they don't study.

That's all I can do for the rest of my life.

After Cheng Jing left, Zhou Yu drank tea in the study, looked at Zhezi, ate some cakes, and met with the ministers. The day passed.

It was getting late and Cheng Jing, who had gone out, had not come back yet. Zhou Yu came out of the imperial study and looked at the sky and then at Xing'an, and asked, "Why hasn't the eldest companion come back yet?"

Xing'an said quickly: "The chief manager just sent someone back to deliver a message. He should be back soon."

"Yeah." Zhou Yu nodded and asked, "Where's Ma Shun?"

Xing'an: "Commander Ma has been busy investigating the previous events. If the emperor wants to see him, I will send someone to find him."

"Have someone go and fetch Ma Shun for me, and also fetch Daban's son."

Zhou Yu tightened his cloak and hurried towards the Qingning Palace. Now that Concubine Hang had moved from the previous courtyard to the Qingning Palace, her living space was much more spacious than before.

As for the things left behind by the former Empress Dowager in the palace, Zhou Yu also asked King Xiang to pick out a lot of them first. The remaining things that Concubine Hang liked and didn't like were kept and put into the inner treasury.

When they arrived at Qingning Palace, they had just finished eating and were teasing their three children. Concubine Hang brought tea and put it on the table and said: "Your Majesty, it's been the New Year, and Shang Yi, who is responsible for taking care of Chuxiu Palace, has come to ask questions.

several times."

Zhou Yu raised his head and glanced at Concubine Hang. The rattle in his hand shook gently in front of his little daughter: "How many people are left?"

Concubine Hang said with an angry smile: "Your Majesty, how big is the Chuxiu Palace and how many people can live there? Almost all those who can live in the Chuxiu Palace have been decided, and those who are not qualified have not yet entered the Chuxiu Palace.

As for the qualifications in the palace, the emperor has never seen them, so I have to find a time to take a look at them. If there is anyone I don't like, I'd better make arrangements in advance."

"Forget it, I'll find some time to meet you." Zhou Yu thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow, tomorrow you will have a dinner party at Qingning Palace to teach them the rules of the palace. You are my woman and your eyes are mine.

Eyes, if you, a woman who even the imperial concubine thinks is not good, would be troubled if you brought her into the palace, you have seen her first and I will go and have a look tomorrow."

Xing'an appeared quietly. After Zhou Yu looked over, Xing'an hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Ma Shun and Cheng Kai are already waiting outside."

Concubine Hang was sensible. She got up and was about to take the child away and leave this place to Zhou Yu. However, Zhou Yu got up and stopped Concubine Hang: "It's cold outside. Where can I take the child? I'll go next door."

Concubine Hang Guifei did not dissuade her and quickly started to put the fur cloak on Zhou Yu and watched Zhou Yu go out. As soon as she came out, she saw Ma Shun, who was also wearing a royal guard cloak and standing bowed, and Cheng Kai, who was thickly dressed.

Two people.

Soon after arriving in the next room, Zhou Yu found a seat and looked at the two people standing in front of him.

"What did you find?"

Ma Shun knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, please forgive me."

Zhou Yu asked: "Did you find nothing or nothing?"

Ma Shun said quickly: "Your Majesty, Princess Changde behaves normally. She just secretly set up the demon queen's spiritual throne at home. She has not been in contact with anyone in the recent period. She will quarrel with Prince Consort Xue every now and then.

Prince Consort Xue was also normal. During the quarrel, he was sarcastic and showed no respect for Princess Changde. However, he was very happy when he learned that he could lead troops on the expedition."

Zhou Yu asked: "There is no memorial tablet for Baozong?"

"No." Ma Shun shook his head and said, "The spy replied that there is only the Demon Queen's tablet."

"How are Princess Changde's businesses?"

Ma Shundao: "I didn't find much wrong, but Princess Changde's business was very big secretly. She opened many banks secretly and purchased many houses. She was involved in many profitable businesses in the capital. However, I discovered that from before the New Year

From the beginning, Princess Changde seemed to be collecting money secretly."

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Zhou Yu asked thoughtfully: "Tell me, how much money can you bring to me if you steal Princess Changde's home and property."

"This..." Ma Shun paused and said hesitantly: "At least a few million taels."

"Send someone to watch me to death." Zhou Yu added, "How is Li Xier doing now?"

Ma Shun: "People are watching every day and it's still the same as before. Nowadays, it's rare to even perform."

"Didn't you meet anyone?"

Ma Shundao: "I haven't met any new faces in recent times, but the news about the emperor going to a brothel has been spread, and I want to see what Li Xi'er who can attract the emperor looks like, which makes Zui Xianju's business

It's improved a lot, many people want to go to Zuixianju to see Li Xi'er, but Li Xi'er can show up less and less."

"Yeah." Zhou Yu nodded slowly and said, "That's almost it."

Ma Shun didn't understand what was going on, but Zhou Yu ignored Ma Shun and said to Cheng Kai, "Cheng Fu Cheng."

Cheng Kai, who had been ignoring what was going on outside the window just now, immediately knelt down and said, "I'm here."

"I have something important for you to do."

"Your Majesty, please tell me that I will do my best to relieve your Majesty's worries."

Zhou Yu said: "Go and find out how many barbarians there are in this capital."

Although he didn't understand why Zhou Yu asked him to do this, Cheng Kai still agreed: "I accept the order."

Ma Shun saw the opportunity and said: "The emperor wants to find something from the barbarians. There are many barbarians in the Jinyi Guards."

Zhou Yu was stunned for a moment and looked at Ma Shun: "Are there any barbarians in the Jinyi Guards?"

"Yes, there are many more." Ma Shun said quickly: "Since ancient times, many Yi people have come from various places to settle in our Kingdom of Heaven. Many of them have become subjects of our Ming Dynasty. They

Not only can they speak Chinese, but they can also speak the language of the Yi people. There are many such people in Jinyiwei, and they are very loyal to the emperor and the Ming Dynasty."

"This is quite new." Zhou Yu shook his head. Although he felt it was new, he was not that surprised. Not to mention the presence of foreigners in the Jinyiwei, even the commander-in-chief, Ma Shun's current position, had been held by foreigners.

Just before Zhou Yu ascended the throne, there was a commander-in-chief before Ma Shun who was a Mongolian. He was also the first commander-in-chief of the Jinyiwei to die a good death since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. He was too old and could no longer work and retired satisfactorily.

Thinking about it this way, it doesn’t seem strange. Not to mention the Yi people, Mongolians, Goguryeo people, Annan people, and Daqi people can all be found from Jinyiwei. After all, he is the best spy in the Ming Dynasty and probably the best in the world.

mechanism.

"Since you have them, there's no need to bother. Ma Shun, please pick two smart ones for Cheng Fu Cheng, Cheng Fu Cheng."

"I'm here."

Zhou Yu asked: "Is there a marriage?"

Cheng Kai was stunned for a moment, then bowed and said: "Back to the emperor, I already have a marriage but we haven't gotten married yet."

"How can one family be enough?" Zhou Yu said to Ma Shun again: "Go to the Minister of Etiquette and ask how many more marriages and wives you can arrange for Cheng Fu Cheng. You must also quickly complete the family lineage and take over the bloodline of my eldest companion.

It would be good if we pass it on. If we have a few more children, I can rest assured that you can work for me with peace of mind."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Cheng Kai was a little flustered. He didn't know what the emperor was going to ask him to do and he had to pass on the bloodline first. Cheng Kai was not worried about his own life or death. He was just worried that if the matter was too big, he would not be able to do it well.

Zhou Yu was at his wits end. There was indeed something important for Cheng Kai to do, but it hadn't been settled yet and he didn't even have any children. If something happened to Cheng Jing, it would really be the end of his family. You can't do this kind of thing.

Zhou Yu had no choice but to look for other candidates.

Waving his hand, Zhou Yu said: "Ma Shun, go and find me an obedient, sensible and smart person. I will give him a good opportunity to become a rich man."

Ma Shun quickly said: "This is a good job. I will definitely choose the most loyal person."

Xing'an walked in from the outside: "Your Majesty, the chief manager is back and brought back a cart of dust."

"Huh?" Zhou Yu stood up immediately after reacting, and walked out quickly with a somewhat surprised look on his face. The three of them also quickly followed Zhou Yu.

It didn't take long for Zhou Yu to see Cheng Jing. Behind Cheng Jing was a carriage loaded with goods, which was what Xing'an called Huitu.

"emperor."

"Daban is back." Zhou Yu quickly walked over and helped Cheng Jing up, then his eyes fell on the things in the carriage, which made his eyes light up: "Daban, is this cement?"

"Back to the emperor, this is the cement made by the craftsmen according to the manual." Cheng Jing nodded: "These things are very simple to make, but a lot of them were made in two hours. I just brought some back and there are still many left.

In the workshop."
To be continued...