Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 176 Please enter the urn
"How's it going?"

Wei Siye looked at Jin Wenzheng and asked him a question.

"My lord, I am working on it."

That person was almost at their breaking point.

I think he took his own life in the last few days.

In response to Wei Siye's question, Jin Wenzheng quickly spoke up.

"too slow."

Wei Siye shook his head, expressing his dissatisfaction.

"The memorial has been submitted, and the Ministry of Personnel has also processed Song Ne's retirement certificate."

The matter will be resolved in the next few days.

We need to hurry and make sure we create a strong momentum.

We need to kill as many people as possible.

These students' lives are worthless.

Wei Siye gave his instructions.

"Yes, yes, what you say is true, Master Siye."

The students then pressed on, adding fuel to the fire.

Let these people hurry up and die, and cause more deaths!

As he said this, he was also very angry with the student.

Why doesn't this guy just die?

He's already made himself so clear, wouldn't it be better if he just died already?

A person with mediocre grades who won't amount to much.

The sooner you die, the sooner you will be reborn.

But he just won't die!

He caused his supervisor to be dissatisfied with him.

This is the future chief priest, my direct superior.

I'm about to become a Doctor of Confucian Classics.

Even better, if he does well in the future, he could become the Director of Studies at the Imperial Academy!

Just like Wei Siye now.

But it was precisely because these people were unwilling to die that things turned out this way.

"By the way, you should be more careful when doing things."

"Yes, yes, I will definitely be careful."

Jin Wenzheng nodded repeatedly. In front of his students, Jin Wenzheng was incredibly arrogant, but when facing Wei Siye, he was just a yes-man.

Whatever Wei Siye says, that's what he agrees with.

"This matter is so important, and now we have reached such an important moment."

The students understand the importance of the matter.

Next, I will definitely get everything done properly.

"Please rest assured, Sir."

He made a promise to Wei Siye.

"Things have changed a bit, contrary to what you expected."

"We've changed the head of the Imperial Academy."

Has the new academic director been replaced?

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

Why is the new academy director at this time...?
Originally, the academic director of the Imperial Academy had a good relationship with them.

They're practically one of us.

Many things are easy to handle.

Why has the academic director suddenly been replaced?

Could it be that the higher-ups have noticed something?
"Who is the new school administrator? Is he one of our people?"

Jin Wenzheng quickly asked.

This happened so suddenly; we hadn't heard a thing beforehand.

Now, the academic director can be replaced at will.

Now is a crucial moment, and he cannot afford to be careless.

"This new Vice Director of the Imperial Academy is named Wu Kun."

Wu Kun?

Jin Wenzheng's mind raced as he wondered who this Wu Kun was.

The result was that they knew nothing.

Judging from Wei Siye's reaction, it was clear that Wei Siye was also unaware of the sudden arrival of the school administrator.

"Lord Siye, where did you get this information from?"

Wei Siye appeared somewhat displeased at Jin Wenzheng's question.

I feel that Jin Wenzheng has overstepped his bounds somewhat.

They actually asked such a question directly.

However, he also knows that there are many things that Jin Wenzheng needs to do these days.

Jin Wenzheng was a capable assistant, and under these circumstances, even if he had some dissatisfaction, he could not show it.

He immediately replied, "The news came from the Ministry of Personnel."

According to the Ministry of Personnel, it was His Highness the Crown Prince who sent someone with his warrant to carry out the order.

It's actually His Highness the Crown Prince?
"Doesn't this mean that the newly appointed academic official is one of our own?"

Jin Wenzheng immediately became happy.

Some of my worries vanished instantly at that moment.

If they're one of our own, then things are much easier.

In his view, His Highness the Crown Prince was loyal to them, the scholars.

The people sent by His Highness the Crown Prince must be their own people.

Wei Siye shook his head and said, "It's hard to say."

It's uncertain whether they are friend or foe.

The Crown Prince truly admires us scholars.

But don't forget, His Highness the Crown Prince is above an Emperor.

Now, the one in charge is the emperor, not His Highness the Crown Prince.

It's best to be cautious about this.

We should have been wary of this school administrator from the very beginning.

Wei Siye spoke up to explain.

Jin Wenzheng nodded in agreement.

Then, as if remembering something, her eyes lit up.

Looking at Wei Siye, he said, "Lord Siye."

You said...is this person some distant relative of Scholar Wu?

The top scholar Wu Bozong's surname is Wu, and the newly appointed academic official also has the surname Wu.

Two Wu characters cannot be written in one stroke.

In addition, there was Wu Zhuangyuan's special status with His Highness the Crown Prince.

It's hard not to think too much.

Based on what he had gleaned from Wei Siye's previous words, he knew that Wu Zhuangyuan would also play a role in this matter.

This made his mind more active.

I think it's very likely that Wu Zhuangyuan (the top scholar in the imperial examination) contributed to this.

Although the previous school administrator could be considered half one of their own, he was ultimately not as reliable as Wu Zhuangyuan's relatives.

And this was something he had someone else handle over there.

The more I think about it, the more it makes sense.

"I also think it's possible that it's one of Wu Zhuangyuan's people."

However, the Ministry of Personnel knew little about this.

I've already sent someone to see Scholar Wu.

Even if they weren't Wu Zhuangyuan's people, Wu Zhuangyuan still had to help them find out who this person was.

What is Your Highness's intention in bringing such a person here?

We must distinguish between friend and foe.

Upon hearing Wei Siye's words, Jin Wenzheng praised him, saying that Siye had considered everything thoroughly.

However, he was more inclined to believe that the people who came this time were his own people.

After all, this was sent by His Highness the Crown Prince.

His Highness the Crown Prince's affinity for scholars is common knowledge.

It was regarded as a source of hope by many intellectuals and people of ideals.

Since it was sent by His Highness the Crown Prince, there's a high chance there won't be any problems.

Moreover, even if there were any problems, he didn't think it would matter.

After all, things have come to this point, and there's no turning back now.

Moreover, things are almost done in all aspects now.

The fire was burning brightly.

In this situation, it doesn't matter if the newly arrived school administrator isn't one of our own.

It won't affect the overall situation.

If they're one of our own, that's great; if they're not, it's fine too.

"Has the new school administrator arrived yet?"

I haven't heard anything unusual today.

Jin Wenzheng looked at Wei Siye and asked.

Lately, he's been busy figuring out how to guide his students so that they can die in a reasonable and justifiable way.

Thinking about how to put pressure on the students.

To prepare for the upcoming strike.

There simply wasn't much time to deal with anything else.

Wei Siye shook his head: "They haven't arrived yet."

However, this situation is normal.

After all, the appointment from the Ministry of Personnel doesn't mean you have to take office on the same day.

There is often a time lag between the issuance of the appointment document by the Ministry of Personnel and the official's commencement of office.

In some remote areas, this time can be as long as half a year.

It might even take longer.

Now, the new Vice Director of the Imperial Academy has not reported to the academy and taken office immediately.

Also very reasonable.

"Hopefully this person can arrive a few days later."

Jin Wenzheng spoke up.

The matter concerning Song Ne will be resolved in the next few days.

If the new school administrator arrives a few days later, it will be more convenient for them to carry out their work here.

There's no need to overthink this variable.

Then many things will be much easier to handle.

"Let's hurry up and get things done, and try to get things done before the new school administrator arrives."

I've done everything I was supposed to do.

In this way, many hidden worries can be reduced.

Having finished explaining things to Jin Wenzheng, he looked at Jin Wenzheng and said this.

Kim Moon-cheong reiterated that he would definitely complete the mission.

Then he left from Wei Siye's place.

After Jin Wenzheng left, Wei Siye sat here and pondered.

He's now just hoping that their memorial will be submitted and the official documents from the Ministry of Personnel will come down.

Once the emperor sees it, he can approve it. In this way, they won't have to take any risky military actions.

The tactic of striking should be avoided if possible.

A strike can indeed have a decisive effect, but it is also a dangerous and potentially harmful measure.

That's incredibly powerful.

While getting Song Ne down, it's also very likely that you'll end up hurting yourself.

If the emperor were to discover something, things would become quite complicated.

He wasn't actually that worried about the new academic official.

To reiterate, this new school administrator is very likely one of Wu Zhuangyuan's men.

Belong to one's own people.

Even if they weren't on our side, the fire at the Imperial Academy had really burned out quite a bit.

At this point, it's no longer something that can be easily eliminated by a new school administrator.

I'm determined to win this time!

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"Brother Jin!"

As Jin Wenzheng left Wei Siye's side, he heard someone calling his name.

Turning around, I saw Wu Xing, who taught arithmetic.

"Brother Jin, shall we find a place to talk?"

Wu Xing, also known as Prince Zhu Gang of Jin, looked at Jin Wenzheng with a smile and extended an invitation.

"Let's do it another day, I'm quite busy today."

Jin Wenzheng thought for a moment and then refused.

He is indeed quite busy.

I don't want to waste any more time on Wu Xing right now.

"Brother Jin, I brought some delicious food with me."

There's also a jar of 30-year-old "Top Scholar Red" wine.

Upon hearing this, Jin Wenzheng stopped in his tracks.

"Since it was Brother Wu who invited me, how could I refuse?"

Although I'm quite busy with things at hand, it doesn't necessarily mean I can't put them aside for now.

Kim Moon-cheong's stance quickly changed.

It is exceptionally smooth.

Wu Xing is not short of money.

Jin Wenzheng was very clear about this.

Not only Jin Wenzheng knew this, but many people in the Imperial Academy also knew it.

Especially after each day off, Wu Xing would always bring back bags and bags of delicious food.

Many of them are delicacies.

There are many teaching assistants at the Imperial Academy, but not all of them are as wealthy as this.

Not everyone is willing to spend so much on food.

Not everyone is so generous as to share the delicious food they bring with them.

Assistant instructors at the Imperial Academy were all paid a salary.

However, the salary set by Boss Zhu will not be too high.

Even now that there are performance bonuses, life has improved significantly.

But it doesn't reach that level of wealth.

Apart from the few younger teaching assistants recently selected, the teaching assistants at the Imperial Academy...

Most of the others were already married.

He has a wife and son at home, a whole family waiting for him to eat.

People like Wu Xing, who are clearly not short of money and are still so generous, are truly rare.

Or you could say, there is only one.

He had eaten the food that Wu Xing brought two or three times before.

I must say, it tastes really good.

It's also expensive enough.

Many of them were foods he had never eaten before.

Some of them were even names I'd never heard of.

At this moment, Wu Xing mentioned that he had brought some delicious food.

With the addition of fine wine, Jin Wenzheng immediately perked up!
Wu Xing said there was some food, so it must not be just some; it must be very plentiful.

As for the thirty years of top scholar's success, if he says thirty years, then it must be thirty years.

There will be no compromise on this matter.

Wu Xing has a particularly good reputation in this regard.

For thirty years, even a month's salary couldn't buy a single jar of Zhuangyuanhong wine.

He himself also enjoys having a drink or two.

In this situation, it would be strange not to be tempted.

"Haha, thank you for gracing me with your presence, Brother Jin."

I'm beaming with pride.

Zhu Gang said with a smile, his words very sincere.

Jin Wenzheng remained quite calm in the face of Prince Zhu Gang's statement.

I don't think there's anything wrong with what Wu Xing said at this time.

After all, Jin Wenzheng was a true veteran at the Imperial Academy.

Not long ago, his conversations with Wu Xing and others had inadvertently revealed his status and relationship with Wei Siye.

Moreover, this joint effort to add the stamp was initiated by themselves.

I don't need to elaborate on my own capabilities.

In that situation, it would be perfectly normal for Wu Xing to react this way when facing him.

Moreover, Wu Xing has never been short of money.

He seems to enjoy treating people to meals immensely.

He had invited so many people before, including himself.

At that point, it would be perfectly reasonable to ask for help again.

There are so many people who want to improve.
It doesn't matter if Wu Xing comes along.

Wu Xing's family is so wealthy, yet he came to the Imperial Academy to work as a teaching assistant.

Why is that?
That's just wanting to climb the social ladder so that their family's status and position can be significantly improved.

From having money, to having both money and power.

At this point, it would be perfectly normal for Wu Xing to come and see him, invite him to dinner, and bring him a 30-year-old bottle of Zhuangyuan Hong liquor.

They arrived at a room that was rarely visited. Zhu Gang put down the large and small bags he was carrying and opened them one by one.

The aroma immediately filled the air.

Braised pork knuckle, Sichuan peppercorn chicken, and sliced ​​roast duck.

Half a roasted lamb leg...

These sights made Jin Wenzheng's mouth water, and Gou Dong's stomach rumbled with cravings.

Especially after Prince Zhu Gang of Jin opened that jar of Zhuangyuan Hong wine.

Jin Wenzheng couldn't help but swallow hard.

He cursed the rich bastard under his breath.

The differences between people are truly that great.

However, he then realized that even such a wealthy tycoon now needed to curry favor with him.

My mind immediately felt at peace.

And he made up his mind that since Wu Xing was so sensible and so rich, it would be reasonable for him to get more money and other things from him in the future.

Otherwise, it would be a disservice to his enthusiasm.

Ideally, all of Wu Xing's family's wealth should be made into one's own.

"Brother Jin, come on, come on, start eating, don't be shy."

Zhu Gang greeted Jin Wenzheng.

Jin Wenzheng had been eyeing it for a long time.

Upon seeing this, he immediately tore off a chicken leg from a spicy chicken dish and started eating it.

Zhu Gang, meanwhile, clamped his neck shut and began to gnaw slowly and deliberately.

Upon seeing this, Jin Wenzheng felt even more satisfied.

Wu Xing is quite adept at handling things.

Treat yourself to a meal and keep all the meat for yourself.

He only eats the parts without meat.

Little did they know, Zhu Gang had already figured out the tricks of the trade.

The chicken drumsticks and the thicker parts like the chicken breast didn't taste or feel good.

It doesn't taste good at all.

The chicken wings and neck are the best parts.

"Brother Jin, the memorial has been submitted, but why is there still no word on it?"
"Could it be that the emperor doesn't want Song Ne to retire?"

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Prince Zhu Gang of Jin asked about the important matter at hand.

Jin Wenzheng was already quite tipsy.

Hearing this, Wu Xing finally asked about it after going around in circles for so long, and couldn't help but smile to himself.

I knew Wu Xing would ask these questions.

He immediately said, "It's alright, don't we still have a final measure?"

Zhu Gang's face showed some surprise: "Is this really going to lead to a strike?"

But... for now, even if we go on strike...

Many things are also difficult to handle.

Are so many students really going to listen to us and go on strike?
"I think the fire isn't burning bright enough."

"This is easy to handle. If it's not going well, just burn a few more bundles."

Jin Wenzheng said confidently.

"Burn a few more?"
How... should I burn this?
Now, the rules established by Song Ne are being implemented even more rigorously.

So what should we do next?

Zhu Gang looked puzzled.

Seeing Wu Xing's reaction, Jin Wenzheng couldn't help but feel secretly smug.

A greenhorn like him is no good; he's never seen the world.

"Sure, then let a few more students from the Imperial Academy die."

"Wouldn't this lead to resentment and anger?"

In the past, he definitely wouldn't have said this.

At least they won't tell Wu Xing and the others.

But now, after that joint petition was submitted...

Wu Xing signed it, which meant he already considered the other party to be on the same side.

And in the next few days, the truth of the matter will be revealed.

He also intended to encourage Wu Xing to work harder in the classes he taught and managed.

Several people also died at Wu Xing's place.

Therefore, when faced with Prince Zhu Gang's question, he had no reservations this time and spoke his mind directly.

"How many more people will die?"

Prince Zhu Gang of Jin showed some shock on his face.

They seemed to be frightened.

"Does this mean that the students who have died in our school recently did not die of natural causes?"

"So it was us who started it?!"

(End of this chapter)