Chapter 17: Making Good Use of People
Zhu Yuhuan briefly understood the situation and progress, and then took Wu Ning and Yu Ying into the main hall.
Zhu Yuhuan sat at the head of the table, holding a tea bowl in one hand and skimming off the foam with the other. He said amiably, "I'm sorry to have wasted your time. I was thinking of asking someone close to me to give you the booklet I made, but I got so busy that I forgot."
She was so humble that Yu Ying quickly said, "Your Highness is truly talented to be able to share His Majesty's worries in this way."
Zhu Yuhuan looked at Han Guilan who was standing beside him. She handed the unfinished manuscript that Zhu Yuhuan had made to the two of them and said, "Please take a look."
Yu Ying and Wu Ning flipped through Zhu Yuhuan's booklet and looked at each other in surprise. Wu Ning then said, "Your Highness, this booklet seems to be quite different from ordinary enlightenment books."
They were also taught in their childhood, mostly orally, with a book and a few sheets of paper containing simple, clear annotations in large characters. Zhu Yuhuan's book, however, not only had simple explanations but also included stories to match the content, and finally illustrations.
The two originally thought that the task of compiling enlightenment books was not difficult, and they were a little puzzled as to why Princess Shunde would go to so much trouble. But after seeing Zhu Yuhuan's finished product, they understood the reason.
"The purpose of enlightenment is to introduce people to the basics. If we can make the Crown Prince interested in studying, then learning will surely be a piece of cake for him." Zhu Yuhuan put the tea bowl aside and said, "Your Highness is young and lively and clever. You must not let him neglect his studies because of boredom."
"Your Highness is right."
Zhu Yuhuan noticed that the two had gone from being confident at the beginning to being cautious now, and that they had clearly controlled their initial excitement. He then continued, "Besides, this book is not only prepared for the Crown Prince. It can also serve as a model for the teaching of future princes and princesses."
Hearing this, Yu Ying and Wu Ning were even more surprised and looked at each other.
This book is of such great significance, yet it was only given to these two fellow Jinshi who graduated from the third class?
Zhu Yuhuan naturally understood their thoughts and said with a smile, "Having passed the Spring Examination, you are already among the best students in the world. Learning to open your mind is naturally a piece of cake for you. Moreover, if His Majesty didn't trust you, why would he let me choose you two?"
The two men hurriedly stood up and saluted, saying, "How fortunate we are to be recognized by Your Majesty and favored by Your Highness."
Zhu Yuhuan asked the two to stand up, then said: "So you two have to be more careful."
"yes."
Zhu Yuhuan was naturally using his father to bully others. Zhu Zhanji had not issued any formal decree, nor did he take the matter of opening up the books seriously. Otherwise, why would he allow Zhu Yuhuan to choose people at will, and the ones he chose were the second-class supervisors and the third-class practitioners?
However, Zhu Yuhuan had other reasons for being concerned about this matter. Previously, she asked Shi Jing to help her invite skilled women from Nancheng to go to the imperial farm to weave cloth. Some of them had to bring their children with them because there was no one at home. In addition, the tenants left in the imperial farm also had children at home, so the issue of education had to be considered.
Nowadays, people are being called upon to return to farming. Tenants who are willing to stay in the imperial farm do not want to leave, and their children will mostly stay in the future. Zhu Yuhuan also does not want his helpers to be illiterate, so he can use public funds to repair books, killing two birds with one stone.
Zhu Yuhuan had just finished giving his orders to the two men when someone outside announced that Wang Dayong, one of His Majesty's attendants, had arrived. Zhu Yuhuan quickly had someone come in and said, "What's so important? It's Dayong who's here."
Wang Jin smiled and greeted Zhu Yuhuan before saying, "The Emperor said he has a memorial for you to see, Princess." After that, he asked the person next to him to present the document.
When these words were spoken, everyone was a little surprised, but they all restrained themselves.
Although this memorial was a private report, it also involved national affairs, and it was actually handed to the princess.
Zhu Yuhuan didn't care. He took it and asked someone to ask Wang Jin to sit down and wait. Then he started to look through it in front of everyone.
Although no one knew what was written in the document, they could see that the emperor valued Princess Shunde.
How could the princess be allowed to browse the documents at will? No wonder people say that the princess has the intention to murder the prince...
Zhu Yuhuan noticed a slightly strange atmosphere, but his attention was drawn to the content of the document.
To say that this document is very important is not really, it is just a local work report.
Zhu Yuhuan was in the capital and had no idea about the situation in other places. He could only tell from this report that this person was serving as an inspector in Jiangxi, correcting unjust cases. In terms of judicial execution, he was a decisive person like Xue Xuan.
But she didn't understand why she had to show this memorial to Zhu Yuhuan at first. It was not until she saw the end that Zhu Yuhuan understood.
The official, who was to tour Shanxi and Henan, had heard that Princess Shunde had donated grain to the Chaotian Palace, using grain from the imperial farm. He therefore wished to petition the emperor to allow the use of agricultural carts in both areas. The document requested drawings and funding, and also praised Zhu Yuhuan for his benevolent act.
Previously, farm carts were popular in Shandong and other places. Although they also existed in other places in the north, the number of these things was limited. In addition, the drawings of the farm carts had not been distributed to various places, but were all distributed by the capital, so naturally they could not cover everything.
"I see. I just don't know why Dad asked me to watch this. Is there any other meaning behind it?"
Wang Jin smiled and said, "The Emperor said that this farm cart is a great achievement for His Highness and Wunong Temple. I'm afraid His Highness is unwilling to hand over the blueprints."
Zhu Yuhuan chuckled inwardly, guessing that Zhu Zhanji knew that she had asked Shen Guangci to go to Huangzhuang to learn about looms and go south to build a factory, so he did this deliberately.
She then said, "This matter will benefit the people. As long as Your Majesty asks, not only can I send you the blueprints, but I can also send you the seeds cultivated in my imperial farm."
Seeing Zhu Yuhuan's generosity, Wang Jin hurriedly said, "The Emperor has already praised this to me. The princess has always been very considerate and will definitely agree. As expected."
Zhu Yuhuan just smiled without saying anything, turned the document in his hand to the last page, skipped the set polite words, and saw the other party's name written at the end, which was Yu Qian, whom he had met several times before.
He probably learned about Zhu Yuhuan's request for grain donations and understood the role of farm carts in detail, so he mentioned this matter to Zhu Zhanji when he was transferred.
"No wonder..." Zhu Yuhuan closed the memorial again and said, "Yu Xunkan... now he should be called Yu Xunfu. He saw the palace firsthand when the farm carts were first made. Now that the farm carts have been successful, he, as the governor, naturally hopes that Your Majesty's grace will be extended to all people."
However, Zhu Yuhuan never saw him mention the situation in Shanxi and Henan. Perhaps Yu Qian was still on the road when he wrote this memorial, and it would not be too late to ask for it after he arrived at the local area for a field inspection. However, judging by the time of the last signature, Yu Qian probably arrived on time, probably because he was sure of the feasibility of the agricultural vehicle.
But since Zhu Zhanji had it delivered directly to Zhu Yuhuan for review, we can get a glimpse into his judgment of Qian's ability and the degree of his trust in him.
Seeing this, the Shaoqing beside him hurriedly said, "Since Your Majesty has made a decision, the drawings will be copied and proofread and submitted to Your Majesty as soon as possible."
Zhu Yuhuan continued, "Later, I will have others compile and compile the breeding methods into a book and submit it together."
Shaoqing was stunned and followed Zhu Yuhuan's gaze to look at Yu Ying and Wu Ning who were standing next to him. The two of them naturally noticed Zhu Yuhuan's gaze and immediately understood who this job was for - wasn't it just them!
In name, they do a job, but in private they are busy with several things. Princess Shunde is really rude when it comes to employing people.
Seeing this, Wang Jin responded with a smile and then left.
Yu Ying and Wu Ning looked at each other. Since the emperor's envoy hadn't said anything, how could they dare to complain?
This is what they did to benefit...
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