The establishment of the Overseas Talent Recruitment Hall, coupled with the announcement from the palace, made the capital city boil again.

During the Ming Dynasty, apart from some dignitaries who could take a night tour of Qinhuai or keep a few singing and dancing prostitutes at home, the rest of the people basically had no entertainment activities.

As the capital of the Ming Dynasty, many people who could live here had relatively good family conditions, and there was nothing special happening in their daily lives. Once something like the Overseas Talent Recruitment Hall came out, it naturally formed a diffusion effect, with word of mouth spreading from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred.

On the second day after the Overseas Talent Recruitment Center was established, the streets outside had already become very lively.

This naturally includes many scholars.

Scholar is a conceptual term and has nothing to do with fame or status. Nowadays, as long as you are not illiterate, you can be called a scholar.

At this time, a young man who was probably in his early twenties, looked a little dull, and his clothes were washed pale. It was obvious that his family conditions were not very good.

"Brother, does the Overseas Talent Recruitment Center have any requirements?"

After watching the excitement for a while and hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but ask a peer dressed as a scholar next to him.

The man turned around and took a look. Although he looked a little shabby, the scholar's attire still made him politely reply, "It's a recruitment hall for overseas talents, but any scholar can enter. If you are a scholar student, you will be provided with food and accommodation."

"If you are a scholar, that's even more amazing. You won't be required to take the exam. Once you are chosen by the prince, you can immediately become an overseas official."

As the man spoke, he seemed to be moved, but despite his hesitation, he still showed a determined look.

"Free meals? Really?" the destitute man asked with his eyes suddenly shining.

He hasn't had a full meal for many days.

The man being questioned showed a hint of disdain, but pointed in a direction and said, "The notice is over there, can I still deceive you?"

The down-and-out man smiled awkwardly, bowed and thanked him.

Then, he couldn't wait to walk towards the notice.

Naturally, the notice was packed with people, and although most of the people were illiterate, that didn't stop them from joining in the fun.

The down-and-out man was rather thin, but at this moment he could only try his best to squeeze in.

However, when the people saw him dressed like this, they all made way for him.

Nowadays, even a down-and-out scholar is not comparable to ordinary people.

No one wants to offend educated people, especially ordinary people.

The down-and-out man easily reached the notice and read it quickly.

Sure enough, the words above were similar to what the passerby had said before.

Thinking of this, the down-and-out man's face lit up with joy and he ran straight to the Overseas Talent Recruitment Hall.

Inside the Overseas Talent Recruitment Hall, Zhu Ying was sitting, and next to him was Zhu Gang, who looked a little anxious.

"My nephew, what should I do? It's already the second day, and there's not even a single person here. Not to mention a scholar, there's not even a student."

"I heard from the servants that everyone was talking about how once we went overseas, we would never come back, how the sea was rough and dangerous, how the Japanese pirates ate people and drank blood, how cruel they were, and how Japan was a barbaric land."

At this point, Zhu Gang gritted his teeth and said, "Nephew, to be honest, I sent someone to investigate, and it seems that this rumor came from the Hanlin Academy. Those old guys want us to suffer."

"Are you afraid that we will take away the scholars of the Ming Dynasty? You deliberately said this. I heard that Liu Sanwu openly pointed out various dangers overseas in the Hanlin Academy today, and at the same time taught his disciples to think twice."

"Damn it! It's so damned! If he wasn't in the capital, I would have killed him!"

As he spoke later, Zhu Gang became angry and spoke bluntly.

At this time, the prince Zhu Jihui, who was standing behind Zhu Gang, hurriedly pushed his father gently with his hand.

At the same time, a look of helplessness appeared on his face.

This happened in front of his elder brother, and the future Emperor of the Ming Dynasty actually admitted that he wanted to kill the scholar of the Hanlin Academy.

To a large extent, this has already violated a taboo. Since ancient times, no emperor has felt comfortable watching the vassal kings act tyrannically.

What's more, nowadays, any prince who wants to establish a fiefdom has to go overseas to establish a country.

"Why are you pushing me?"

Zhu Gang felt his eldest son's movement behind him, turned around, glared at him and scolded him.

Zhu Jihui was very speechless, but facing his father's eyes, he could only look bitter.

Zhu Gang paused slightly when he saw his eldest son's strange look, then he immediately reacted.

Then he turned to Zhu Ying and said, "Nephew, what I said just now did not mean anything. I just, just..."

Zhu Gang wanted to explain that he always felt inexplicably afraid of Zhu Ying, but at the same time, he felt very close to her.

This seems a bit contradictory, but in fact it is just the different mentalities between the monarch and his subjects, and between uncle and nephew.

The main thing is that this nephew has always been smiling since we met, and it seems like he will never get angry no matter what happens.

But the more this happens, the more likely it is that people will feel fearful.

Judging from the research and development of firearms, the way he trains his soldiers, and the huge Chamber of Commerce under his command, even a fool can see that he is not a good person.

"Uncle, you don't need to say more. I know in my heart that you are a man of character. I admire you for that."

"The Hanlin Academy is gossiping behind people's backs, so what's the problem with the emperor's uncle scolding them?"

Zhu Ying waved his hand and said directly.

In fact, Zhu Ying had come across many people with personalities like Zhu Gang. Most of the soldiers he had trained in the Western Regions had such personalities.

"My nephew still understands me."

Zhu Gang said happily, then turned his head slightly and glared at his eldest son again.

What could Zhu Jihui do? Having such a father, he could only bow to Zhu Ying to express his gratitude.

Zhu Ying understood, smiled and nodded.

Zhu Ying had a good impression of Zhu Jihui. He looked somewhat similar to Zhu Gang, tall and handsome.

However, compared to Zhu Gang's brutality, Zhu Jihui's eyes were more gentle.

"Uncle, just put your mind at ease. This matter of recruiting talents is not something that can be done overnight. The scholars in the capital are naturally influenced by Liu Sanwu, but Liu Sanwu alone can have the final say on the territory of the Ming Dynasty."

"My nephew is still worried that this Talent Recruitment Hall cannot accommodate so many people. There shouldn't be too many people who have some talent and want to realize their ambitions."

What Zhu Ying said is indeed correct. In fact, most scholars are very upright, at least at the beginning.

What we read are the words of sages and what we learn are loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.

Under the influence of such ideas, the mainstream atmosphere is naturally excellent.

There are many scholars like Yao Guangxiao who are full of ambition and eager to display their talents.

But most people achieve nothing and cannot put what they have learned into practice.

Hearing Zhu Ying say this, Zhu Gang was still somewhat depressed. He could only pick up the teacup and take a big sip.

At this time, an eunuch came to report: "Your Highness, there seems to be someone outside who wants to enter the Talent Recruitment Hall."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ying smiled and said to Zhu Gang, "Look, uncle, the people are coming."

Then he instructed the eunuch to bring the person over for a check.

Zhu Gang was also delighted and looked towards the door impatiently.

In fact, for now, Zhu Gang does not need to come to Zhaoxian Hall, or the princes do not need to come here.

The Recruitment Hall recruits people through an exam three months later. Only those who pass the exam will be selected, or they can be called Tongsheng or Xiucai, which is almost equivalent to admission without examination.

And at that time, the princes will need to come together for the interview and then each choose the candidate of their choice.

The reason I came here today was actually because I was instigated by Crown Prince Zhu Jihui.

Ever since Zhu Jihui learned about the closure of overseas countries, he has paid close attention to this matter.

Unlike his crown prince, Zhu Jihui's queen, Xie, was the daughter of Xie Cheng, Marquis of Yongping.

Although Zhu Gang was very cruel to his subordinates, he was very good to Xie. In this respect, he inherited Zhu Yuanzhang's fine tradition.

Because he loved fighting, Zhu Jihui's relationship with his mother's family was naturally much closer.

Even when I was a child, I could almost say that I was raised by my grandfather.

In the first month of the year following Zhu Jihui's birth, Xie Cheng, Marquis of Yongping, was appointed as the left prime minister of the Jin government, that is, the councilor of Shanxi Province, and a frontier official.

Xie Cheng, Marquis of Yongping, was both civil and military, which had a great influence on Zhu Jihui.

In addition, for Xie Cheng, Zhu Jihui was not only his grandson, but also the eldest grandson and the emperor's grandson.

This is even more intimate.

In many aspects of teaching, I am more careful.

Zhu Jihui had long been named the crown prince, and this overseas vassal state could be said to be the territory that Zhu Jihui himself would govern in the future.

My father is reckless and his wisdom is not as good as military affairs.

In this regard, we can only think of ways to attract more talents.

That's why Zhu Gang came here today.

Soon, a man in a white robe walked in from outside the door.

"I am Yuan Jiachi, a scholar from Shangshui County, Henan Province. I would like to pay my respects to all the gentlemen." Yuan Jiachi looked at the people sitting there, not daring to look up at them, and immediately bowed and said.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ying asked, "Your surname is Yuan, and you are from Shangshui County. It seems that you are from a famous family."

Yuan Jiachi quickly said: "Students don't dare to worry."

This Shangshui County was called Ruyang County during the Han Dynasty.

During the late Eastern Han Dynasty, there were several celebrities, the most famous of whom was the "Four Generations, Three Dukes" family.

Zhu Ying didn't say much, but asked: "Although there are many people outside, no one dares to come in. They are all waiting and watching. Why do you have the courage to do this?"

"You are still a student, not too old. It is not difficult to earn the title of a scholar by working hard for a year or two. Why do you want to go to this distant foreign country?"

There is no such thing as a poor scholar.

What poor scholars, they are all liars.

Even the worst scholar would become a gentry or landlord when he returned to his hometown.

Even the county magistrate would be friendly to a scholar with great achievements. Who knows whether this scholar will become a juren in a few years?

Or it is also very possible that this scholar's classmate became a juren.

Coupled with a series of preferential measures such as exemption from corvée labor, tax quotas, etc., there were no poor scholars in the Ming Dynasty.

Among the entire social class, scholars can be said to be second only to officials.

Listening to Zhu Ying's words, Zhu Gang became a little anxious.

It's so hard to get someone here, but why does it feel like they're going to drive him away?

In Zhu Gang's mind, no matter what kind of scholars they are, the more the better, he would like to pack them all up in a basket and take them to the vassal state.

Everyone can imagine that in places like Japan, the importance of scholars is even rarer and more important than in the Ming Dynasty.

Yuan Jiachi was obviously a little confused.

He didn't expect that the first question after entering would be like this. As he was used to the Four Books and Five Classics, he paused for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

"Just say what you think directly." Zhu Ying said again.

Yuan Jiachi gritted his teeth as he heard this and said, "My family is poor and I don't have much money. I originally lived in the county, but the Yellow River flooded, so I had no choice but to come to the capital to seek refuge with my elders."

"But after some inquiries, I found that there was no news from the elders, and they could only make a living by selling calligraphy and paintings."

"It has been several months now, and I can't even afford to buy paper. To be honest, I haven't had a full meal in several days."

"Today I saw a notice saying that if a student enters the Talent Recruitment Hall, food and lodging will be provided, so I thought of coming in to give it a try."

Hearing this, Zhu Ying burst out laughing.

Earlier, in Zhu Ying's mind, people who came to Zhaoxian Hall mostly wanted to display their talents.

Zhu Ying just casually filled in the form of providing food and lodging, and he never thought that there would be no student or scholar who would go without food.

Unexpectedly, the first person to enter the Overseas Talent Recruitment Center actually wanted to come and eat for free.

After hearing this, Zhu Gang was really speechless.

But it's not bad to have a scholar, especially a student.

"I am the current King of Jin, and the one I was talking to just now is His Royal Highness the current Crown Prince."

"Since you have entered this recruitment hall, no matter what the reason is, you must follow me to this overseas vassal state."

"Report your household registration, and you will follow me for the time being."

Zhu Gang didn't hesitate and started to snatch people away.

This was originally the purpose of his coming here today.

Yuan Jiachi bowed and said, "I didn't know you were the Crown Prince, the Prince of Jin, in front of me. I hope you will forgive me for my impoliteness."

Then he bowed to Zhu Gang again and said, "I thank Your Highness Prince Jin for your appreciation."

Faced with Zhu Gang's somewhat rogue behavior, Zhu Ying just smiled and did not stop him.

Whether in terms of relationships or the degree of support, Zhu Gang definitely has the strongest support among all the current princes.

In the coastal areas of Zhejiang, there is even higher level of cooperation.

In the future in Japan, it is obvious that the level of cooperation will only become deeper in many aspects.

Zhu Gang's face was full of joy, and Zhu Jihui bowed to Zhu Ying to express his gratitude.

Zhu Gang, who had gained benefits, did not stay and took Yuan Jiachi away directly after a while.

This means skipping the Talent Recruitment Hall and directly recruiting the literati.

The matter at Zhaoxian Hall came to an end, and Zhu Ying, dressed in casual clothes, went straight to the Wucheng Bingmasi.

Regarding the issue of the Ming Dynasty Security Bureau, he had to find Lan Yu to make arrangements.