Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 172 Haha, it's in the bag, the advantage is on my side!

"Brother Wu, this...we've signed our names on this, will anything go wrong?"

After Jin Wenzheng left, Huang Guan couldn't help but ask him a question.

With some concerns.

Among them, Huang Guan was the youngest.

In this matter, they seem to be the least composed.

Upon hearing Huang Guan's words, the other people in the dormitory also gathered around.

He turned his gaze to Prince Zhu Gang of Jin, his expression questioning.

This matter is indeed a huge one for them.

They were unwilling to participate.

To be honest, if Wu Xing hadn't taken the lead in asking them to sign their names, it would have been much better.

They definitely won't sign it.

Kim Moon-cheong was present at the time, so they couldn't ask him questions.

At this point, Jin Wenzheng left, and those words could then be spoken.

"Don't worry, it's okay."

Prince Zhu Gang of Jin looked at his eccentric roommates and said with a smile.

To put their minds at ease.

Calling his roommates weirdos isn't an insult.

This is Zhu Gang's most genuine thought.

Everything he said was true.

His roommates were indeed all incredibly abnormal.

He originally thought that he had a great talent for learning.

They belong to the highest level of talent.

No one in the Grand Hall could rival him.

Even if you come to the Imperial Academy, which has a larger number of students, you won't be too bad off.

But once I got here, I realized that there are always people more capable than me, and there are always higher levels to reach!

Especially his roommates, they were all really difficult to deal with.

There are many subjects that I have to rack my brains and exert a great deal of effort to understand.

As a result, these people understood it very easily, one by one.

They can even, with a flick of their wrist, apply what they've learned to other situations and come up with two new solutions.

The curriculum set by the Imperial Academy was already far too extensive for ordinary people.

But these people learned it with ease.

Not only can you complete the prescribed courses at the Imperial Academy by spending very little time each day.

Moreover, he could also find time to learn all the courses that the Imperial Academy did not teach.

Back when I was a student, even many teaching assistants didn't know as much as they did.

Among them, Huang Guan, the youngest, is the most perverted.

He's not even human.

Tie Xuan, Yang Rong, Yang Shiqi, Hu Yan and others were already far beyond ordinary people.

However, compared to Huang Guan, he is far inferior.

Huang Guan usually remained silent.

But when it comes to studying, it's absolutely insane.

No matter what kind of knowledge you have, it's as simple as eating and drinking for him.

The arithmetic and physics that my father taught me became very difficult to master at a later stage.

It gets harder as you go on.

However, Huang Guan was able to understand and master it in a short period of time.

For example, Huang Guan mastered the entire textbook on physics, which is a major headache for many people, in just over ten days.

Not only that, but they also frequently ask if there are more advanced physics textbooks.

Zhu Gang felt a headache coming on.

There are differences between people.

Zhu Gang knew about it a long time ago.

After all, this was a truth he had learned through personal experience while he was in the Grand Hall.

Now, after becoming roommates with these perverts and living together day and night.

He now has a deeper understanding of what he knew back then.

There are indeed differences between people, and these differences can be quite significant.

The difference between people is greater than the difference between people and dogs!
Of course, it doesn't mean I'm calling myself a dog.
Rather, it means that if the fourth brother were called over, he would definitely agree with his conclusion.

I would wholeheartedly agree.

At the beginning, Prince Zhu Gang of Jin was completely devastated.

I was questioning the meaning of life at one point.

I wonder if all the students at the Imperial Academy are this strong.

It turned out later that it wasn't the students from the Imperial Academy who were truly formidable.

Rather, it means that his roommates are not human at all.

Apart from them, most of the students at the Imperial Academy were quite normal.

If I were to compare myself to the entire Imperial Academy, I would still be among the top students.

The gap between myself and those other people is quite large.

By this time, Zhu Gang had already realized what was happening.

I'm so lucky to have to live with these weird roommates.

There must be a powerful force pulling the strings behind this.

It was deliberately facilitated.

Without even asking, I knew that this hand belonged to my own father, the Emperor.

That's not the most important thing. The most important thing is how my father, the emperor, knew that these guys were so perverted.

To be able to arrange for myself to share a dormitory with them so precisely.

Do not understand!

I really can't understand it.

"Just focus on doing what we're supposed to do."

This matter doesn't affect us.

It won't affect our work here.

We just need to do our part.

As he spoke, Zhu Gang, mimicking Jin Wenzheng, quietly pointed upwards.

"His Majesty is exceptionally intelligent, discerning, and most impartial."

Able to distinguish right from wrong.

To know what is good and what is evil.

Jin Wenzheng has connections, but he talks like he has no connections at all.

Upon hearing this, the group exchanged glances and nodded to each other.

I won't say more about this matter.

This means they are relieved.

Then go do what they're doing.

Zhu Gang looked at their reactions and realized that they had already noticed his unusual behavior.

And he had long ago guessed that his identity was extraordinary.

Otherwise, how could he possibly have such a high degree of influence among these people?

It's not easy to gain the trust of several people.

I wonder if they've figured out their true identities.

These people are all exceptionally intelligent.

Not only is he excellent in his studies, but he excels in everything else as well.

It wasn't as many traditional teaching assistants and others at the Imperial Academy imagined.

People who study arithmetic and physics are bookworms; they only know how to study by rote.

Aside from studying, he knew absolutely nothing else.

On the contrary, these people are not completely ignorant, but rather fully knowledgeable!
Even Huang Guan, the youngest of the group, doesn't talk much and seems a bit taciturn.

But in reality, they knew exactly what was going on.

It's just that I'm too lazy to pay attention to those people.

I don't want to waste any more words on those fools.

By this time, these people could no longer hold back.

The time has come for the real test to be seen regarding matters at the Imperial Academy.

It's time to get rid of these insects.

We must not allow these insects to influence and poison the Imperial Academy.

With so many corrupt elements around, there's simply no way to run the Imperial Academy properly.

My father was quite prescient in this matter.

If it weren't for my father's prior planning, these things wouldn't have been so easy to handle.

Who would have thought that such a small academy would harbor so many people with malicious intentions!
……

As night deepened, Jin Wenzheng, who had been secretly working for a long time, knocked on the door of Wei Siye of the Imperial Academy.

Unlike ordinary teaching assistants.

The Director of Studies at the Imperial Academy was the second-in-command of the academy.

The accommodation and benefits are much better.

There's no need to live in a six-person dormitory.

Instead, they have a separate house with their own courtyard.

The Imperial Academy itself was located in Yingtian City, a very prosperous place.

Now that Zhu Yuanzhang has expanded the number of recruits, accommodation conditions have become even more strained.

However, even under these circumstances, the Director of Studies at the Imperial Academy could still enjoy a private courtyard.

This shows that the position of Director of Studies at the Imperial Academy was quite well-paid.

"Siyue" (司业).

Jin Wenzheng looked at Wei Siye, who was wearing a robe and opening the door for him, and a fawning smile appeared on his face.

"The students arrived a little late and disturbed your rest."

Wei Siye let him in and closed the door.

He waved his hand with a smile and said, "What do you mean by disturbing me? Business is important."

You're really quick to get things done!

I originally thought you wouldn't be able to get things done until at least tomorrow night.

But who would have thought that you would get things sorted out today?

Otherwise, why would I fall asleep at this time?
"I'll definitely be waiting for you here."

Upon hearing Wei Siye's words, Jin Wenzheng was overjoyed.

He wanted to appear reserved and indifferent.

But the smile on her face just wouldn't go away.

He could be his immediate superior, the future chief priest.

With such a high regard for praise, what could be more gratifying?

"Master, this is what a student should do; it is a student's duty."

Song Ne, this northern barbarian, is a traitor who acts against the tide of history. He served as an official for the Yuan Dynasty for so many years and is a complete collaborator.

At this moment, however, it started trembling as it faced us.

To appoint such a traitorous dog, a northern barbarian, and a cruel Legalist official as the head of the Imperial Academy.

This is intolerable; we must get rid of this scoundrel as quickly as possible. It is our duty, our responsibility.

The students didn't want that bastard to stay at the Imperial Academy for even a moment longer.

I just want to see you, Siye, take your place as soon as possible.

It has brought a new atmosphere to Chinese studies.

How could I dare not risk my life?

"Haha, great! I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

Upon hearing Jin Wenzheng's words, Wei Siye's joy was palpable.

Clearly, they were quite satisfied with Jin Wenzheng's attitude and what he said.

"Where's the petition? Let me take a look."

Upon hearing this, Jin Wenzheng quickly and carefully took out the memorial from his sleeve.

And very thoughtfully, it was opened so that it would be convenient for Wei Siye to see it.

Looking at the densely packed signatures on the petition, totaling a full 135, Wei Siye's smile deepened.

Jin Wenzheng's ability to get things done is truly impressive.

It's amazing that so many teaching assistants signed this stamp in such a short time.

"You can even persuade these new teaching assistants?"

I saw the names Wu Xing, Yang Shiqi, and Huang Guan.

Wei Siye instinctively frowned, showing dissatisfaction and disgust.

As a traditional scholar and a member of the Confucian school.

The emperor vigorously promoted mathematics, agriculture, and some incomprehensible physics at the Imperial Academy.

He felt genuine disgust.

They considered these to be heresies and fallacies.

Only the books of sages and worthies are fundamental and worthy of study.

This also includes the teaching assistants who teach these courses at the school.

They all felt an intense aversion.

I can't stand the sight of it.

If it weren't for these courses, which were forcibly suppressed by the emperor...

These teaching assistants were also selected by Song Ne through examinations.

In his opinion, he would have kicked them all out long ago.

Let's not let them get in our way here.

"As for joint petitions, the students think the more people involved, the better, so that the bigger the commotion will be."
So the students went to find them as well.

Let them sign their names on it as well.

They were equally indignant about the things that this scoundrel Song had done.

Can't stand it.

Physics and other subjects were forcibly incorporated into the Imperial Academy by order of the emperor himself, making them mandatory for everyone to study.

At this point, they were instructed to have those who taught physics, arithmetic, and agronomy also sign their names on this document to impeach Song Ne.

This perfectly illustrates just how unpopular Song Ne and the emperor's nonsensical scholarship are.

"That makes sense, and things were handled well."

I will not forget you, and neither will they.

After I ousted Song Ne, I became the chief priest, and I will never forget the contributions you made.

I think the position of Doctor of Classical Studies is quite good and suitable for you.

Whether considering your qualifications or other aspects, you are a perfect fit.

Jin Wenzheng was overjoyed upon hearing this.

It was definitely the right thing to do to take this step. The position of Doctor of Classical Studies is now mine.
If I am appointed to an official post in the future, I will start at a higher level than these teaching assistants.

More importantly, through this incident, he was remembered by Chief Minister Wei and the people behind him.

This is what matters most.

Once you catch their eye, become one of them, and are accepted by them.

From then on, everything will go smoothly!

Within the Imperial Academy, there was a Chancellor protecting them.

Even if I am appointed to a post outside the capital in the future, I will still have people to help me.

Whether it's getting things done or getting promoted, they will far surpass ordinary people.

Putting aside other things, Wei Siye in front of us is a particularly good example.

Wei Siye was mediocre and not a very useful person.

But someone like him, by the time he turned fifty, had already become a Siye (a high-ranking official).

He will soon become a libationer.

Does this mean he has real talent and great ability?

neither.

Instead, Wei Siye was one of them.

Many things happen with the help of benefactors and assistance.

He saw his own future in Wei Siye.

My future achievements are limitless.

Wu Xing, and Huang Guan and the others.

He became a teaching assistant at a young age through crooked means.
It seems quite unusual.

They all felt that they were the chosen ones.

In terms of achievements and the speed of promotion, none of them can compare to me.

Compared to themselves, these greenhorns are far inferior.

Choice is greater than effort.

"Why does the emperor not allow scholars to submit memorials to the emperor?"
Scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants were all allowed to participate, but students were specifically forbidden from submitting memorials to the emperor.

If students were allowed to submit petitions, I could get every single student in the Imperial Academy to sign their names!

After expressing their gratitude.

Jin Wenzheng said with some regret.

The emperor was very dissatisfied with these regulations.

"Even the emperor himself knew that what he did was wrong."

They're guarding against this tactic because they're afraid the students will object.

"That emperor is such a petty person."

They even thought of these things in advance.

But he forgot that it has always been more difficult to quell public dissent than to prevent a river from overflowing.

He thought that by preventing students from submitting memorials and expressing their opinions, he could suppress many issues.

They had no idea that students could do other things besides submitting petitions.

For example, suspending classes!

"Your plan was truly excellent, Your Excellency!"

Upon hearing Jin Wenzheng's words, Wei Siye smiled.

That call to the libationer truly put him in a good mood.

Yet, they insist on pretending to be reserved.

"Your Excellency, what on earth has gotten into the Emperor?"

What illness did it develop?

That's why they would think of studying physics and agriculture at the Imperial Academy.

Agricultural science is somewhat more understandable.

But isn't this physics just plain crazy?
What's the point of doing all this?
They even have to stipulate that all new students must take these courses in their first year.

In the second year, some of the high-achieving students were allowed to continue their studies.

Only the rest of the people are allowed not to study.

What's the point of studying physics, this crooked and unorthodox path?

The emperor even set up bonuses to reward those who excelled in physics.

The emperor's actions are truly putting the cart before the horse, disrespecting the great principles of the sages.

When this matter was brought up, Jin Wenzheng became extremely dissatisfied.

"Who says it isn't?"
The emperor is just acting on a whim.

People who come from begging backgrounds are hopeless; they lack common sense.

They deliberately create these things to disgust people.

They can't even tell what's good and what's bad.

After I became the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy, I worked hard alongside them.

We should strive to drive these things, such as physics and agronomy, out of the Imperial Academy.

All of these were abolished.

To restore the purity of the Imperial Academy.

Speaking of this matter, Wei Siye was also filled with righteous indignation.

"By the way, you need to think of another way to keep this up."

In the next few days, a few more students will die, and it will be justifiable for them to do so.

After venting his frustrations, Wei Siye looked at Jin Wenzheng and spoke again.

"This... Your Excellency, with the help of the officials in the Ministry of Personnel and others, is it really not enough to submit this memorial?"

Jin Wenzheng said hesitantly.

"It's not that it's impossible, but rather that we need to be fully prepared here."

This time, we must strike with a fatal blow.

Get Song Ne down.

We should bring the Imperial Academy into our hands.

This matter must succeed; failure is not an option!

We're doing this now, just in case.

Even if this joint impeachment and the corresponding retirement document from the Ministry of Personnel are obtained, the emperor still won't budge.

Then we should let these students go on strike.

This is a last resort.

The kind that makes the final decision.

It's best not to use it if possible.

However, if the emperor showed too much favoritism towards Song Ne...

When the time comes, we should still use it.

Therefore, you need to make the fire burn very brightly first.
Not only will more students die, but I'll also be introducing new regulations.

Let's increase the intensity for these students.

This made them even more resentful of Song Ne.

Since Song Ne liked the strict school rules.

They like to push these students to their limits.

So let's add more ingredients to his dish, just as he wishes.

It has become more stringent.

Jin Wenzheng nodded upon hearing Wei Siye's words.

His face showed a resolute expression.

He expressed that he would definitely not let Wei Siye down.

……

Two days later, in the Wuying Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the memorial that had been delivered to him, and especially when he saw Wu Xing's name written at the bottom, a smile appeared on his face...

(End of this chapter)