Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 175 Zhu Biao's Other Side: Targeting Scholars!

"The position of Academic Director is yours!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his third son and spoke.

The position of Academic Director had been promised long ago.

If someone says that his third son has done a good job, he will appoint him as the Vice Director of the Imperial Academy.

He hadn't forgotten about that.

Now is the perfect time to give the position of Academician to the third son.

"Hehe, your son thanks Father for the reward."

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Prince Jin, Zhu Gang, couldn't help but chuckle.

My mood was exceptionally good.

Xuecheng!
This is the Academic Director!
It's fair to say he's been eyeing this for a long time.

Now, my dream can finally come true!

He can now hold the position of Xuecheng in his own hands.

Now, I can switch roles and get along with my roommates.

Shiqi and his ilk would surely be astonished to see their transformed selves.

Thinking about it this way made me feel especially wonderful.

He even thought that at this moment, he should hurry back and, as the academician, face Yang Shiqi and the others.

Observe their reactions.

"Haha, this isn't a reward from us."

This is what you earned through your own hard work, kid.

We're giving you this position willingly.

It's only natural that you received it.

Well done, keep it up!
Make full use of your current position and dig out as much useful information as possible.

To ascertain the facts of these people's crimes.

Then, they dealt these people a thunderous blow.

Get rid of all these insects!
Upon hearing his father's words, Prince Zhu Gang of Jin smiled.

My mood was exceptionally good, and I felt particularly cheerful.

What could be more delightful than receiving your father's approval?
For Prince Zhu Gang of Jin, this was a time when he could receive the praise of his father, the emperor.

That would be even more exciting than receiving the position of Assistant Minister of Education.

It's better than any other reward.

No reward can compare to this!

For a moment, it felt like drinking fine wine.

Now I can finally hold my head high!
It feels so good to not disappoint my father and to receive his high praise and affirmation for my efforts!
"Your son will certainly live up to your trust, remember your mission, and continue to work hard to find all these insects and wipe them out in one fell swoop!"
Let's restore a bright and clear world to the Imperial Academy!

Zhu Gang suppressed his excitement, straightened his back, and made a solemn promise to his father, the emperor.

"Haha, keep up the good work! We believe you won't let us down!"

Zhu Yuanzhang reached out and patted Zhu Gang on the shoulder.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang straightened his back even more.

He was like he'd been injected with adrenaline.

He wished he could return to the Imperial Academy immediately and get rid of all these scoundrels, one by one.

Only in this way can I live up to the trust my father placed in me!
Zhu Biao smiled as he looked at his third brother's reaction.

As the eldest brother, he was pleased to see his younger brothers highly recognized by their father.

He was able to get along well with his father, the emperor, and they were a loving and filial son.

He would be even happier to see his younger brothers realize their dreams under their father's care and love.

You can climb higher step by step!

Do it better.

This is what he particularly wants to see.

If that's true, he won't feel any jealousy.

Some of them were genuinely happy for their younger brothers and their father.

I also hope that my third brother will be able to find more people with ulterior motives this time.

Let's restore a bright and clear world to the Imperial Academy!
Let the Imperial Academy be more pure and better at selecting talents for the country!

May the new education promoted by my father become even better.

Leaving aside the matter of the new school, just look at the heinous acts committed by these people.

That was enough to make him furious, and he wanted to wipe out all these insects one by one!
These people are unfit to be teachers!
They're complete beasts!

No! Even animals could do it better than them!
They're worse than animals!

They used the lives of the many students they taught to achieve their goals.

Such behavior is unforgivable!
Zhu Biao, who usually has a good temper, was truly angry this time.

These bastards, if we don't get rid of them, it would be a real shame to let them get away with all the mess they've made!

"Third brother, come on, let's go back to the East Palace together, and we brothers can have a good chat."

After the father and sons finished their conversation, Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Gang and said with a smile.

Tonight, my third brother is going to take over the business.

"Brother, this...why don't we wait a little longer?"

It's getting late.

Brother, you should get more rest too.

"Once we've resolved this matter, we two brothers can have a heart-to-heart talk."

Zhu Gang politely declined with a smile.

On the one hand, it is indeed getting late.

He needs to rest here, and he shouldn't disturb his elder brother's rest.

He knew very well that, for the past year or so, his father had been paying close attention to his elder brother's daily routine.

Don't let your older brother stay up too late; let him get more rest.

Saying things like that is good for your health and can help you get sick less often.

Zhu Gang was also particularly concerned about his elder brother's health.

On the other hand, he also wanted to resolve the matter at the Imperial Academy as soon as possible.

We need to catch more of these scoundrels so that they can stop harming students.

The third reason was that his elder brother had many scholars serving as his subordinates.

Of course, this doesn't mean he doesn't trust his older brother.

My eldest brother is the most trustworthy person in the world.

Even if he doubted his father, he would never doubt his elder brother.

However... there are bound to be secrets in this world.

The elder brother is trustworthy, but some people around him are probably not so trustworthy and need to be wary.

Through my understanding of the Imperial Academy and conversations with Jin Wenzheng and others, I could sense this.

This matter is definitely not as simple as just Jin Wenzheng and his group.

There will definitely be many people involved behind this.

The involvement of the Ministry of Personnel is likely only superficial.

There are probably even more people hiding in the deeper recesses.

For example, Song Lian, a great Confucian scholar of his time.

This is the person whom many scholars in the South deeply respect.

He was my older brother's teacher.

Among the many professors who are his elder brother's students, he is the one whom his elder brother has always treated as a teacher and has always held in the highest esteem.

Of course, this does not mean that Song Lian was unreliable.

This is just one example to illustrate how many intellectuals were around my elder brother.

It can be said that many scholars of high status and position gathered around his elder brother's side.

This incident may involve some people close to my elder brother.

Under such circumstances, how could Zhu Gang not be conflicted?

If I were to go to my elder brother's place and have a long talk with him all night, what if some people with ulterior motives noticed and made connections to certain things?

That would make things rather difficult for the implementation of this plan.

"Let's go, third brother. It's alright. Your eldest brother isn't that fragile."

Staying up a little late occasionally is fine.

Upon hearing Zhu Biao's words, Prince Zhu Gang of Jin could no longer refuse.

"Okay, it's been a long time since I've had a proper talk with my older brother."

Tonight, let's talk a little longer, you two brothers.

Haha, if the fourth brother knew, he'd probably be incredibly envious.

Zhu Gang was overjoyed and didn't forget to mention the fourth prince.

Zhu Biao smiled knowingly; his third and fourth brothers were still the same...

……

"Haha, Xiong Ying, come here, let your third uncle give you a hug."

On the Eastern Palace side, Prince Jin, Zhu Gang, looked at Zhu Xiong Ying, who, upon hearing the commotion, insisted on getting up and refused to sleep any longer, and was being carried by his sister-in-law, with a broad smile on his face.

Reach out.

Zhu Xiong Ying was completely at ease.

She opened her arms wide and, like a swallow returning to its nest, rushed into Zhu Gang's embrace.

Prince Zhu Gang of Jin held Zhu Xiong Ying in his arms and kissed him on the cheek.

I just felt a special sense of familiarity.

Xiong Ying's nephew is just so lovable.

He is also very close to his uncles.

Not only did he like him, but his uncles, the second brother, the fourth brother, and the fifth brother, also felt very close to Xiong Ying.

U.A. is also very close to these uncles.

"Alright, U.A., it's time to sleep. We need to go back."

Your third uncle and your father still have something to say.

We can't stay here any longer.

After letting the uncle and nephew talk for a while,

Crown Princess Chang looked at Zhu Xiong Ying and spoke.

This time, Zhu Xiong Ying did not say she wouldn't leave.

“Good boy Xiong Ying, when your third uncle comes next time, I will bring you a pair of little pigeons.”

Let the heroes be raised.

If Xiong Ying raises them well, these pigeons can even carry messages.

It involves tying a written letter to a pigeon's leg.

The pigeon can then carry the message away.

You can fly to any place, no matter how far away, and carry your message with you.

In the future, if Uncle San goes to his fiefdom, and Xiong Ying misses him, he can use pigeons to send him messages.

Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Xiong Ying being carried away, and seemed somewhat reluctant to part with him.

To open one's mouth and make a promise.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes immediately lit up.

"Good, good, good Third Uncle!"

Uncle, I want pigeons! I want pigeons!
U.A. will definitely send a pigeon to deliver the message!
"I'll write to my third uncle every day on time!" Zhu Xiong Ying said in her childish voice.

"Haha, good boy Xiong Ying, your third uncle will definitely bring you something next time he comes!"
I will never forget!

"Then... let's pinky swear!"

Zhu Xiong Ying was still a little worried, so she extended her little finger and made a pinky promise with Zhu Gang.

Zhu Gang also extended his finger and made a pinky promise with Zhu Xiong Ying.

After making a pinky promise, Zhu Xiong Ying couldn't stop smiling.

I just felt that my third uncle was really too good.

Then, led by Crown Princess Chang, they left together to go back to sleep.

Zhu Gang looked in the direction Zhu Xiong Ying had left, his face full of smiles.

I just think my nephew is really funny.

I was really glad I listened to my older brother and came here.

Putting everything else aside, just playing with my nephew Xiong Ying is pretty good.

"Third brother, you spoil him too much."

Zhu Biao said with a smile.

"Big brother, this is not called spoiling."

This is only natural.

Xiong Ying is so lovable, and he's also my nephew.

As his uncle, how could I not treat him well?
Besides, they're just a pair of pigeons, worthless, just something to amuse children.

Hearing his third brother say this, and then thinking about how Xiong Ying and these uncles got along.

Zhu Biao was in a very good mood.

I just feel pretty lucky.

Apart from that scoundrel Lü, everyone else was impeccable.

They are a truly loving family.

Just by looking at how U.A. interacts with his younger brothers, you can tell that U.A. will become emperor in the future.

Therefore, they can also get along very well with their uncles and even their cousins.

Don't worry too much about anything bad happening.

Thinking about this, she recalled her father's plan to send her younger brothers overseas in the future.

I started to feel a little sad.

"Third brother, regarding the matter at the Imperial Academy this time, just handle it as it should be."

Investigate in the proper way.

There's no need to have any reservations.

It doesn't matter who it's linked to.

Whatever the outcome, don't hide it from me; just tell me.

Anyone who makes a mistake in this matter is equally unforgivable!

As Zhu Biao spoke, he pointed to himself.

"Even some people around me are the same!"

Upon hearing his elder brother's words, Zhu Gang's expression immediately brightened.

Clearly, he hadn't expected his older brother to say something like that at this moment.

“The people around my brother would definitely not do that.”

My older brother is always very strict, so you can rest assured.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao shook his head: "You can't judge a book by its cover."

Nobody knows what anyone else is like.

Is he harboring ulterior motives?

The same is true even around me.

I have many people around me, and even your older brother doesn't know everything or have a keen eye for the ways of the world.

In some matters, one can also be deceived by others.

Some people will also use my name to do whatever they want.

If there really were such a person, they would dare to do such a thing.

Third brother, if you have any news, just tell me.

If it's not feasible for you to do it, I'll do it.

These insects must not be allowed to affect my Great Ming Dynasty.

We mustn't let these insects affect the bond between us brothers!

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Gang and spoke, his voice filled with genuine emotion.

Hearing his elder brother's words, Zhu Gang was deeply moved.

For a moment, my emotions were very complicated.

My eyes were a little wet.

It turned out that his older brother had asked him to come and have a chat with him.

It wasn't just a casual chat.

Instead, you need to talk to yourself about it.

I was afraid that I would have reservations about these things and wouldn't be able to take action.

Big Brother truly lives up to his name!

Such keen insight!

Their care and concern for others was entirely genuine.

It truly takes everything into account.

"There would never be such a person around my elder brother."

Zhu Gang spoke, trying his best to comfort him.

Zhu Biao shook his head upon hearing this: "No one can say for sure about this."

Song Ne was personally selected by the Emperor as the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy, and entrusted with this important responsibility.

They also used various means to emphasize Song Ne's importance.

Even under these circumstances, some people still had designs on Song Ne.

Moreover, the methods used were so despicable and vicious!

I don't think it was just Jin Wenzheng, Wei Siye, and some people in the Ministry of Personnel.

There are definitely other people involved.

To be honest, I, the crown prince who was highly regarded by many scholars, have gathered quite a few scholars around me.

Moreover, many of them are highly respected figures in the literary world.

In order to make this happen, they turned their attention to the Ministry of Personnel.

Then they might just set their sights on me, the Crown Prince.

Third brother, just go ahead and do it.

As I said before, no matter who is involved in this matter, just tell me.

Some people don't want to live anymore, so let me take care of them myself!

There are some things that are difficult for Father to do, and equally difficult for you, Third Brother.

But I, as the crown prince, am capable of doing it.

Father, you are concerned about my feelings, but I don't need to think too much about it myself.

We brothers are united in this matter.

All those with ill intentions have been dealt with!

My father has already made it clear that the North and South will be unified.

We want there to be no more barriers between the North and the South.

We must get rid of the narrow-minded idea of ​​dividing people into North and South.

Let us work together for the Ming Dynasty.

But as it turns out, these people are so lacking in common sense.

He disregarded his father's words.

They do all sorts of things that are infuriating.

What's the point of keeping people like that around?

Do you think I would be soft-hearted?

You tell me, if I'm protecting even these people and unwilling to take action to eliminate them...

Am I even fit to be the crown prince?

Have we lived up to our father's expectations, and to the efforts of our third and fourth brothers?
You gave it your all for the Ming Dynasty, charging into battle with all your might.

They are risking their lives for the future of our Great Ming Dynasty and for the revitalization of our Chinese nation.

How could I, as the crown prince, remain unmoved behind him?
How can they not only do nothing, but also drag others down?
If that's the case, then I'm not worthy to be the crown prince!

They are even less worthy of being valued so highly by their father.

"You don't deserve the respect you brothers, the second, third, and fourth brothers, have for me!"

Hearing his elder brother's words, Zhu Gang was deeply moved and filled with a myriad of thoughts.

At this moment, my emotions reached a peak.

Looking at her older brother, it was as if she had just met him.

He truly never expected that his elder brother would have this side to him.

My elder brother has always been exceptionally kind to us.

They only felt concern for themselves and others.

I never imagined that my older brother had this side to him.

His spirits lifted following his elder brother's words.

"Brother, you're right."

I misunderstood this.

The eldest brother will always be the eldest brother, and he is the crown prince of our great Ming Dynasty.

How can one be so narrow-minded?
Will these people use these tactics to hold us back?

The Ming Dynasty is incredibly fortunate to have an elder brother.

With my older brother's words, I feel relieved.

No matter who we find or who is involved, I will tell my brother everything.

Let the eldest brother make the decision.

Upon hearing Zhu Gang's words, Crown Prince Zhu Biao smiled.

He was very satisfied with his third brother's reaction...

……

The next day, Zhu Gang left the Eastern Palace.

Zhu Biao then sent someone with his handwritten letter to the Ministry of Personnel to process the application for his third son's appointment as an academic assistant.

However, Zhu Biao kept something in mind when doing this.

Instead of using the name Wu Xing, he changed his identity again and became Wu Kun...

……

As evening approached, a large number of students, along with teaching assistants and others, gathered.

Like birds returning to the forest, they gathered from all directions.

They entered the Imperial Academy.

They began their new life.

Among these people was Zhu Gang, the Prince of Jin, who held the official title of Assistant Director of the Imperial Academy...

(End of this chapter)