Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

In the next period of time, Zhu Tao's fame almost resounded throughout the Ming Dynasty.

Scholars of any class, as long as they have a relationship and social status, basically all of them are familiar with this name.

If there is any scholar who has not heard of the name Zhu Tao, it is probably the poorest among the children of the poor family, and the little food at home can only support their studies.

At this time, in Ji'an Mansion in Jiangxi, Xie Jin said with dancing.

"This man is really a great talent. He is so powerful that he is definitely qualified to start a sect. His talent is completely comparable to that of Confucius and Mencius."

While talking to himself like this, he was almost jumping up with joy, Father Xie came out from the inner room and said.

"Jin'er, you still don't rest at this late hour. Although this article came from Beijing, it probably doesn't matter too much. You should rest first and study it carefully tomorrow."

At this time, Xie Jin was only 13 years old and still a teenager, but he worked so hard. It is estimated that it should be the hope of the family in the future.

He can definitely be called a child prodigy. When he was less than five years old, he could memorize poems and essays after listening to them, write articles at the age of seven, and memorize a thousand-character essay at the age of ten.

He is only 13 years old this year, but he has been able to recite and explain all the principles of the Four Books and Five Classics. Everyone in the entire Ji'an Mansion will call him a lifetime prodigy, and the prefect of Ji'an even specially met him for this.

Xie Jin still looked at his father excitedly and said.

"Thanks to Uncle Fang for sending this article to you, otherwise, we really would not have had the opportunity to read such a great sage's work."

The Master Fang he was talking about was Fang Xiaoru, and Xie Jin's father was a supervisor of the Imperial Academy. When he was studying in the Imperial Academy, he was taught by Song Lian with many classmates.

Although Fang Xiaoru is ten years younger than him, he is Song Lian's direct disciple, so he should be called a senior brother.

Fang Xiaoru, as a Hanlin bachelor, also worked in the East Palace, was a leader in the literary world among the Hanlin, but he had no way to reach it, and he had no way to curry favor.

Therefore, Xie Jin's father, Xie Fang, just went to give a gift and visit every year during the New Year's Day, and at most he would be familiar with him, but Fang Xiaoru probably couldn't even remember the existence of such a person.

To be able to receive such a letter this time is actually flattering.

He gave this letter to Xie Jin to read, so that his son could write a review for him, and then send it back, so as to make a friendship with Fang Xiaoru.

In fact, Jie Fang already knows very well that his knowledge has long been inferior to that of his 13-year-old son Xie Jin.

But seeing Xie Jin so excited, he still couldn't understand, so he said it right away.

"I'm not in a hurry to get this thing for my father. You should go to bed first, don't delay your rest. After all, you are still young and it is time to grow your body."

But no matter what he said, Xie Jin still looked so excited that he couldn't control it.

Jie Fang looked at his son helplessly, shook his head and smiled.

"No matter how capable Zhu Tao is, can he surpass Fang Xiaoru? You know, this brother Fang is a closed disciple of Song Lian's Confucianism."

Unexpectedly, Xie Jin, who was only 13 years old, suddenly uttered wild words and said directly.

"Compared with Zhu Tao, Fang Xiaoru is nothing but bullshit. It is not worth comparing at all. If I can study under this humanism, I will be willing to do whatever I do. I am afraid that this person's level of knowledge has already surpassed Zhu Zi, and he has become an ordinary figure of Confucius and Mencius. .”

It seems too exaggerated to say this, Jie Fang really can't believe it.

Anyway, no matter how capable and talented Zhu Tao is, he would believe that he could beat Fang Xiaoru, but wouldn't it be ridiculous to say that he was stronger than Zhu Xi.

After Confucius and Mencius, Zhu Xi was revered as a contemporary sage. The Four Books and Five Classics he annotated have become the most official bibliography in the imperial examination.

So if it is said that this person can stand shoulder to shoulder with Zhu Xi or even surpass Zhu Xi, even if Xie Fang is killed, he will not believe it.

But Xie Jin had a calm face, and he said firmly.

"My boy, it's an understatement to say that. If this Mr. Zhu Tao devotes himself to studying, he will be on par with Confucius and Mencius, and there will be absolutely no problem in establishing a sect."

For his own son, Xie Fang is very familiar with him, his talent and learning are amazing, but his temperament is also arrogant, generally speaking, he looks down on anyone.

Over the years, the only person who could really catch his eyes was Song Lian, and even Liu Bowen was not in his eyes.

Now that this person can make Xie Jin admire him so much, he must be a great sage in the world, he said immediately.

"Since you have the heart, tomorrow we will set off as a father to take you to visit this great Confucianist. If there is a chance, let him accept you as a disciple."

After hearing this, Xie Jin was naturally happy to jump three feet high. After all, he was still a child with a childlike heart.

But in fact, Xie Fang didn't think this way in his heart. He didn't understand the significance of this article, and he was considering another level.

After all, this Zhu Tao can be praised by Fang Xiaoru in an article, which is enough to show that the relationship between him and Fang Xiaoru is good.

In other words, this person's status should at least be comparable to that of Fang Xiaoru, so if his son Xie Jin can worship under this Mr. Zhu Tao, his future official career will be even more promising.

However, Xie Jin, who had just been excited for a while, suddenly thought of a question and asked with a frown.

"Mr. Zhu Tao has such talent and insight, I am afraid that he has already been famous all over the world. I am not the only one who wants to be a teacher. How can he definitely accept me?"

In fact, Xie Fang has already thought about this problem, but he also has his own plans. As a wealthy gentry from Ji'an's generation, Xie's family is also a wealthy party.

Even if he wants to sell all his family property, he must let that Mr. Zhu Tao accept his son.

After Xie Fang told his son this, Xie Jin immediately kowtowed solemnly and said.

"My boy will definitely live up to your expectations. If you devote yourself to studying, you will become a great Confucian like Mr. Zhu Tao in the future."

In fact, what Xie Fang thinks about is not about studying, but after he has climbed to this high branch, he must have a promising career and honor his ancestors, so the current initial investment is nothing at all.

In fact, Xie Jin's idea is correct at all. Now Zhu Tao has already become famous all over the world, and anyone with a little knowledge knows that this person is a great sage in the world.

There are too many people who have left their homes and businesses, or even lost their properties, and rushed to the capital overnight, wanting to worship under this Mr. Zhu Tao.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was reviewing official documents in the inner hall, and he saw many reports from various governments, all talking about this matter.