Rebirth of the Ming Dynasty: Sixth Generation of Glory, I don't want it

"Xiaopang, praise your second uncle and third uncle, but don't step on your father!"

Zhu Gaochi felt that he should have a good communication with Zhu Xiaopang.

"Oh, you want to praise me too, don't you think it's fake?"

Zhu Zhanji was puzzled.

"Men, sometimes, even if the flattery you give us is not very authentic, we are still happy about the compliment in the flattery. Whether it is true or not is secondary."

Zhu Gaochi spoke with deep sincerity.

Just like he often asks Zhang Xin for praise.

Even if Zhang Xin complimented him halfheartedly at his request, he would still be happy for a long time.

"Dad, you lack love..."

Zhu Zhanji made a summary.

"Haha, I'm tired of loving you. I'm back. Why did your mother arrange for you to accompany me?"

"I am the most suitable."

"No, you're the best at poking the lung tube."

"Hee hee hee--"

When he entered the greenhouse, he didn't feel it was very warm inside. When he came out of the greenhouse, a cold wind blew and Zhu Gaochi sneezed immediately.

The people following behind quickly offered handkerchiefs.

"Your Highness, would you like a bowl of ginger soup?"

"It seems not. It's just that my nose is a little uncomfortable. It's very warm inside. Are you cold, Xiaopang?"

"Dad, I'm not cold. It's warmer walking than lying down."

"That's good."

Zhu Gaochi took a few deep breaths and felt that there was nothing wrong, so the father and son started to walk back.

There was also a faint scent of flowers blowing in with the spring breeze. Zhu Gaochi squinted his eyes and looked over, and vaguely saw flowers blooming in the mountains.

"Mom! Are you here to pick me and Dad up?"

Zhu Zhanji jumped out of Zhu Gaochi's hand and rushed towards Zhang Xin.

"Yeah, lunch is ready."

Zhang Xin touched Zhu Zhanji's neck and answered when he saw that there was no sweat.

“How many kinds of fruit trees are planted in the mountains?”

Zhu Gaochi was a little curious.

These imperial farms are all managed by Zhang Xin. Everything has been very comfortable since he arrived here.

"The whole hill is covered with fruit trees: apples, pears, pomegranates, peaches, cherries, figs, loquats, apricots, citrus, and grapes."

Zhang Xin roughly counted them.

"Were the figs sent by Uncle Wu?"

Zhu Zhanji had never seen the fig fruit, he had only seen the picture of it in the album.

"Yes, it grows in the wild. My fifth uncle found it in the mountains and brought it back to plant. He said the fruit is edible and very sweet, but it is prone to insects and the yield is not high. I will try to plant it in the imperial farm this year."

Zhang Xin is also looking forward to it.

“Is it really not blooming?”

Zhu Gaochi also asked.

I never knew that my fifth uncle was so talented. It is said that the plant illustrations were all drawn by my fifth uncle himself. They are so lifelike that they look just like real people.

"I don't know about that either. My fifth uncle gave it the name. I guess the flower is very small, or it's hidden in the receptacle. My fifth uncle said it can be used as medicine to remove dampness and heat and relieve sores."

Zhang Xin was also a half-baked person and could not solve Zhu Gaochi's problem.

"Uncle Wu, you are a first-class meritorious official of our Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Gaochi sighed.

"Dad, if there is a good harvest next year, will the low grain prices hurt the farmers?"

Zhu Zhanji suddenly blurted out something.

"It will hurt a little, but there are other benefits. Only when farming doesn't make much money will the people have land to farm."

Zhu Gaochi didn't expect Zhu Zhanji to ask such a profound question, but he still answered it as simply and clearly as possible.

"I don't understand."

Zhu Zhanji shook his head to indicate that he didn't understand.

"The royal family has the imperial farm, the princes have the royal farm, the officials have their official fields, and the guards have military farms. But the land is limited. In order to prevent these families from occupying the people's land, the grain cannot be too valuable. Grain is grown for family consumption."

"So Daddy has reduced the land tax?"

"That's about right. I also feel that the common people are working hard. The government's annual revenue cannot come only from the common people. They say that there are scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, but most of them are not worthy of the name."

"Well, I'll study this in class. It's a good way to have some rest."

Seeing that the father and son were about to continue discussing this issue, Zhang Xin decisively interrupted them.

If we are going out to play, we are going out to play.

As for the issue of Zhu Zhanji, this guy has the kind of personality that must solve any problem he encounters, so we can discuss it later.

"Okay. I'll listen to you. But, mother, as long as you have a good attitude, the court is like Peach Blossom Island. I'm not tired."

Zhu Zhanji finally replied.

~~~~~

Ming Dynasty, the first month of the third year of Yongle.

Beijing.

"Brother Li, the Prince of Yan's Mansion where our emperor used to live has been very busy recently. What's going on?"

"Enrollment at the Imperial College! Brother, you don't even know this?"

"Oh, is this true? I went on a long trip and when I came back the city was completely different. There were lights and decorations everywhere. What the hell is this about the Imperial College recruiting students?"

"Be careful with your words! The Imperial College in the capital is the same as the Imperial Academy in the capital. They are both places for studying and educating people, but the Imperial College teaches how to fight."

"Still fighting, this is a good day!"

"That's because there are troops stationed outside!"

"Last time, the army of Timur was at the gates of the city and had been besieging it for so long. Your Majesty must want to fight back."

"Really? Several old marquises are here."

"Another war?"

"No, I'm here to teach the students. The principal of the Imperial College is our emperor, but he's in the south right now and hasn't come back yet."

"Then after you finish your studies, you will be considered a disciple of the emperor."

"Of course!"

"Then forget it. It's not our turn."

"Are you stupid? This time they say they're recruiting all little ones. Five years old and up, ten years old and up. Three hundred people. Those over the age limit can recommend themselves if they have the ability. There's a wall outside the Yanwang Mansion with this message."

"I'm afraid I won't be able to get in even if I sign up. Children from military families outside the garrison are enough."

"You are wrong. The children of military families do not need to take the exam and are admitted directly. These 300 places are for ordinary people."

"Alas, that has nothing to do with me. My wife gave birth to a bunch of girls!"

"We are also looking for little girls, saying they are military doctors."

"Well, this army is full of men, how can that work?"

"Sigh!!! What are you talking about! You are clearly showing off how many daughters you have at home! You are so proud of yourself!"

"Hey hey hey-"

"It's true. It's good to have daughters. The first batch of graduates from the women's workshop all bought houses and land. It's not so easy to get in now. You have to take an exam. At least you have to know how to read to have a chance."

"It is said that the emperor's younger brothers will also come to the Imperial College."

"Not going to be a vassal?"

"Then I don't understand. The younger son and the older grandson, maybe the late emperor spoiled them. Doesn't that mean the elder brother has to take care of them?"

"That's right. Every family has a disappointing child. The royal family is no exception."

"The Emperor's family is very good. The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess were very loving in the past, and the young Crown Prince is naturally majestic."

"So he is the emperor. Let's go and check out the enrollment!"

Xu Zengshou took a few soldiers with him and walked around the streets of the capital city. All he heard were topics related to the Imperial College.

When he returned to the Imperial College, he saw several old men inspecting the training grounds. Xu Zengshou quickly rushed over and supported Guo Ying, the Marquis of Wuding, who was walking unsteadily.

"Old man!!! Why did you come down here instead of staying up there?"