It’s the end of April in the blink of an eye.
This day, artillery training was taking place in the western suburbs of Tiancheng. Zhang Zhou, as the chief instructor, stood on the top of the mountain with binoculars in his hands.
Beside him, Zhu Houzhao stood on a small stool and looked out with a telescope from the observation port of the battlements where he was observing the ceremony.
Next to them stood Wang Qiong, Wang Shouren, Zhu Feng, and Tang Yin. These four people were all transferred to the Yanwu Hall by Zhang Zhou to help. Next to them were Xiao Jing, Mou Bin, and Liu Jin. , Gao Feng and other eunuchs.
There are also two grandsons of the British Duke Zhang Mao and Zhang Lun.
Next to them are a large number of Jin Yiwei.
"Boom, boom, boom"
Another round of cannon fire.
In the distance, smoke of different colors rose from the school shooting position, accompanied by fireworks.
This is actually a "test question" for the person responsible for presiding over the artillery fire. Different smoke and fireworks represent different enemy situations, such as the enemy cavalry charging in a concentrated manner, charging in a dispersed manner, or forming a camp on the spot, etc. Wait, and each time there will be a different number of scarecrows, using different situations as targets.
The final test score is based on whether the player can score within the circle of the ruler, the number of scarecrows that he directs the artillery to disperse, or the number of remaining targets set up.
Basically, as long as the cannonball lands in the right position, it is considered qualified. It does not necessarily mean that all targets must be knocked down.
"Bang"
Along with the fire, there was a roar in the distance. The target areas were bombed violently, and the stone arrays used as rulers were also blasted. Was blown apart.
"Wow"
Zhu Houzhao, who was standing on the small bench, was so excited that he jumped in place.
Liu Jin quickly grabbed Zhu Houzhao's arm to prevent him from falling off the small bench. The boy seemed to have forgotten that there was a height difference next to the small bench, and did not take his eyes away from the telescope.
"Your Highness, be careful."
"Awesome, Mr. Zhang, is this the mighty long-range cannon? How far does it hit?" Zhu Houzhao shouted excitedly.
Zhang Zhou ignored Zhu Houzhao's question and said to Tang Yin, who was in charge of recording next to him, "The two-point target position did not hit the area. The next round of blue fireworks will be set off to remind the cavalry to attack."
Tang Yin immediately issued an order to the herald next to him.
First, on the viewing platform, after the examiner Zhang Zhou gave a prompt, blue fireworks were raised, and black smoke also rose in the distance. After the artillery below was lit, then One launch.
"Boom, boom, boom"
The same three cannons, three blasts.
"Suppress the opponent and charge forward. Do you know what suppression means? These three shots were so scattered. How can you suppress the flanks of the Tatar cavalry? They are not even close. Who is in charge of commanding now?" Zhang Zhou Rui was like a strict examiner, asking Zhu Feng next to him.
Zhu Feng looked down the hillside and said with a wry smile, "It's Hou Ninghou"
Zhang Zhou and others were actually not far away from the launch point.It is far away, but the height difference is huge. The advantage of this is that the elevation angle of the artillery cannot reach such a high level. Unless a group of people lift the artillery to shoot upward, it will not be possible to hit it simply by relying on the angle of the artillery cart.
This will ensure that no one will turn around and fire at the chairman's auditorium, which can ensure the safety of the people on the auditorium to the greatest extent.
Even so, Zhang Zhou still had people build battlements on the viewing platform to ensure that no bullets would burst out.
"Sure enough, no matter how many times he taught him, he just couldn't remember it in his mind."
Zhang Zhou was very angry.
Probably I will have to find Zhang Heling to settle the score later.
"Three o'clock positions are unqualified" Zhang Zhou couldn't help but said sharply when he saw that Tang Yin was still dazed.
Tang Yin nodded with a wry smile and wrote down on the transcript.
This is Tang Yin’s daily work after arriving at Yanwu Hall.
He himself is also very depressed. Before, he was in charge of the Ministry of Industry and did not have so many troubles. Now that he has been transferred to the Yanwu Hall, it seems that his salary has been improved and he can get it wherever he goes. Respect from others, but the problem is that this is a fucking life
He even thought more than once, what on earth am I doing with Zhang Zhou?
Zhu Houzhao was overjoyed there and used He said in a mocking tone, "My uncle, I don't know what my father thought when I asked him to direct the cannon fire. He couldn't learn it even if I asked him to study for a hundred years. Liu Jin, have you learned it?"
Liu Jin smiled He replied, "My slave understands. If the Tatar cavalry is charging, it is natural to fire at the frontmost part of the opponent's cavalry formation to suppress their momentum, and then to attack each other."
< p>Wang Qiong, Wang Shouren and others couldn't help but look at Liu Jin.In fact, it is quite simple. Even Liu Jin, who was watching the show, could figure out why Shouning Hou didn't understand it.
Zhu Houzhao said, "Mr. Zhang, that's it."
“This is the truth, but what is the elevation angle of the artillery, how to adjust the orientation of the three guns, how to set the ignition speed of the artillery, and estimate the charging speed of the enemy cavalry, etc., all need to be learned. "Zhang Zhou said, "Don't think that your uncle has no skills at all. At least he has learned all the basic knowledge, but he has always failed in simulation exercises."
"Normally, he has failed in theoretical studies. No matter how good you are, if you can't do it in actual combat, you will still be embarrassed. Mr. Zhang, don't speak for my uncle."
Zhu Houzhao seems to know what the boss of the Zhang family is like.
Even the officials nearby couldn't help but sigh secretly.
It seems that the incompetence of the Zhang family brothers has left their shame to grandma’s house. Even the prince knows what you are doing together. It seems that even if you survive until the little prince ascends the throne, you will not be able to make a fortune. Opportunity.
The first round of artillery simulation drill is over.
Three cannons completed the cannon sealing.
That is to say, all three cannons were pulled away, and then the "candidates" below walked up the slope.
WhenThe leader is Baoguo Gong Zhu Hui. He is the admiral of the Shenji Battalion in the Beijing Camp and is equivalent to the commander of the entire Beijing Guard Artillery Battalion. His status in the Beijing Camp is second only to Zhang Mao.
Behind him is Shouning Hou Zhang Heling. Because Zhu Fu, Duke of Chengguo, has not returned to the capital from Yansui, they are the only two of the nobles currently studying.
Among the remaining generals, there are Xu Nai, the foreman of the Henan Dusi and the commander of the Jingcao Dusi, Hu Zhong, the commander of the Liaodong Dusi, Qin Xuan, the commander of the Wanquan Youwei Dusi, and Bei Yuyilucheng Liaodong. The general commander Li Qin, the deputy commander of Xuanfu, commanded Tongzhi Han Yu, and the general commander Bai Yu of Xuanfu was commanded.
In addition to these six who were transferred from outside by the emperor's special order, there were also three generals under Zhu Hui's own Shenji Camp in Beijing.
There is another person, Peng Quan, the commander of the Jianchang Guard who was sent to Piantou Pass to guard Zhang Yanling.
Peng Quan and Zhang Yanling were treated differently. Zhang Yanling had the opportunity to go to Liaodong to make meritorious deeds, while Peng Quan had no meritorious service in the Piantou Pass, but was ostracized by his colleagues. Even though Zhang Yanling was a human being in the capital. People screamed for beatings, but in the hearts of the border army officers and soldiers, they were unattainable powerful relatives. Anyone who offended his relatives would still get good results
The result was that Peng Quan was ostracized wherever he went, and in the end he still The emperor still remembered this unfortunate guy and transferred him back to the capital to study with Zhang Zhou.
Among all the people, Peng Quan seemed to learn the fastest.
If you don’t learn well for others, the most you can do is go back and perform your duties. But if you don’t learn well, your life will basically be over.
"Meet His Highness the Crown Prince"
When everyone came up, Zhu Hui recognized Zhu Houzhao and quickly saluted and greeted him.
The rest of the people realized that it was the prince in front of them and quickly knelt down to salute.
Only Zhang Heling saw his nephew from afar, but he didn't speak.
Zhu Houzhao put up a posture and said, "Excuse me, my dear friends, today I am here to supervise the academic performance of the students in the Yanwu Hall on the order of my father. Mr. Zhang has already had some feedback on your achievements. I will take it back to my father for review, and let my father know it well."
"Ah"
All the "candidates" present could not help but stare. .
Today is not a final exam. Isn’t it just an ordinary mock exam?
Besides, there is no one to guide us today, so we are left to follow the prompts. How can we still do it? Take Datian Ting with you
The so-called mock practice exam this time is simply worse than the results in the graduation exam.
The generals below dare not say anything, the prince will do whatever he says.
Zhu Hui and Zhang Heling came over. Zhu Hui looked at Zhu Houzhao with his square face, and asked, "Your Highness, I wonder how the old minister is doing?"
"Bao Guo Gong, you seem to have asked the wrong person," Zhu Houzhao said to Zhang Zhou Nu, "He is the examiner."
"Haha, Bingkuan, look at me"
Zhu Hui usually looks down on Zhang Zhou, or feels that Zhang Zhou and Zhang Mao are vaguely in the same party, and Zhang Mao and Zhu Hui are already involved in the infighting between them. Here comes a trick.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "I will record Bao Guogong's achievements truthfully."
Zhu Hui looked embarrassed.
Am I asking whether I recorded the matter truthfully? The question is obviously about my grades
It means that it must be kept secret
Zhang Heling said with a smile "That lord performed the best. You see, every time we fight, there is still one intact person in the haystack."
"Uncle, who gave you the confidence to be so shameless?" Zhu Houzhao smiled. Haha, I didn’t give Zhang Heling any face at all.
Even though Zhang Heling was thick-skinned, after hearing this, he couldn't help but look at the people around him with an embarrassed expression, and suddenly felt that everyone was laughing at him. < /p>
"Uh," Zhang Heling argued forcefully, "The so-called firing is to frighten the enemy. If you don't fire forward, why don't you fire backwards?"
Originally, some people did not complain about Zhang Heling. What to look forward to? At this time, I couldn't help but look at it with contempt.
Zhu Houzhao said with a smile, "Recently, I have been writing articles following the example of Mencius, and there is a topic called Madam must insult herself, and then others will insult her. I am talking about you, right?"
"Ha Haha." Zhang Mao couldn't help laughing.
Zhang Heling frowned and said, "What do you mean?"
Everyone around him couldn't help shaking his head and sighing. This guy didn't even learn the Four Books and Five Classics, so he thought he was awesome. This kind of thing How could people have the nerve to hang out in Ming Dynasty officialdom?
Zhu Houzhao didn't explain, he stretched out his hand to Tang Yinyi and said, "Bring the results and send them to my father when I return to the palace."
< p>"Yes."Tang Yin respectfully closed the transcript and presented it to Zhu Houzhao.
Zhu Houzhao had an expression on his face that said, "I have taken control of your destiny." He looked very proud and was about to go back to the city with his transcript in hand.
It's not that he doesn't want to stay, but that he has no choice. He knows that if he doesn't leave, he will have no chance to come see the excitement next time.
"Mr. Zhang, as promised, you will definitely bring me here next time." When he was leaving, he did not forget to ask Zhang Zhou to step aside as a reminder.
After a simple school exam was over, Zhang Zhou was ready to return to the city.
Originally, he planned to have a good talk with Wang Shouren, but Wang Shouren was a very special person. To put it bluntly, he was a bit "aloof and arrogant" and indifferent to everything. , there was a relatively in-depth conversation, in which Zhang Zhou explained the significance of the founding of the Yanwu Hall, and there was no chance for him to be alone.
This is also because Zhang Zhou’s mission is not simply to teach these people how to fire cannons in the martial arts hall.
His usual work is too busy.
I don’t careI want to have an in-depth discussion with Wang Shouren.
Maybe it was because he didn’t have a close relationship with Wang Shouren now. He became Wang Shouren’s “supervisor” when he came up. In addition, Zhang Zhou’s reputation among civil servants was not very good. I also know that everything cannot be rushed.
He originally wanted to invite Wang Shouren to the city for tea that day, but Wang Shouren politely declined.
About the meaning.
Business is business.
If anything happens in Yanwu Hall, you can just give the order directly. Leaving Yanwu Hall is equivalent to leaving work. Subordinates should not have too much contact with their superiors to avoid being said that I am currying favor with you.
"Mr. Zhang."
Wang Qiong was very polite.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Mr. Wang has been very tired in Yanwu Hall recently, but the first batch of students should be taught soon, much faster than expected. A group of people will be dispatched next. There are not as many as the first batch. From now on, I will rely more on you to teach you some theoretical knowledge."
"I will try my best wherever possible." Wang Qiong smiled. said.
Historically, it was Wang Qiong who appreciated and cultivated Wang Shouren. Wang Qiong was equivalent to Wang Shouren's Bole.
This time Zhang Zhou, together with Bole and Chollima, came together. As a result, Chollima seemed to be a little resistant, but Bole himself was very sensible.
This is the effect Zhang Zhou wants to achieve.
Regardless of your ability, the most important thing is your ability to speak. If you are a traditional civil servant, like Yang Tinghe, Wang Hua, and Yang Yiqing, can you communicate with them?
But Because Wang Qiong is very good at officialdom and socializing, she speaks very clearly and is very relaxed in handling affairs, especially handovers and communication.
Zhang Zhou said, "I have to go back to the city first, so I won't talk to Wang Langzhong anymore. Please"
"Please"
Zhang Zhou is still very "busy" recently. of.
His main task is to teach the prince, and he is usually most concerned about the Xishan Coal Mine. Now the coal mine has achieved initial results. Old Man Jiang has opened the coal mine and has produced coal. Recently, it has After transporting two batches back to the city, Zhang Zhou was very satisfied.
But what is a bit troublesome is that in addition to these few things, he also has to go to the Hanlin Academy to check on the progress of the Ming Dynasty Conference. Recently, in order to reduce his own pressure, he does not have to Regarding repairing books, he thought of a way.
I am going to use the most direct method to prepare the semi-finished draft of the Ming Dynasty Conference, add my own understanding of history, and summary, etc., and after repairing it, turn it into a "finished draft" and submit it to the emperor. Book.
To compile this kind of classic, Zhang Zhou’s strength alone is not enough. Zhang Zhou also knows that he cannot recite the entire Ming Dynasty Code, but the Ming Dynasty Code itself is just a book. Professional works are about institutional rules, including professional content such as the administration of various departments, the ancestral teachings of the Ming Dynasty, the collection of rituals of the Ming Dynasty, the records of filial piety and kindness, and the laws of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhang Zhou directly used Wanli's revised version as the final draft, and made a "one-time finalization" of it as soon as it was ready.
Zhang Zhou also knew very well that although the first edition of the Daming Huidian was compiled in the fifteenth year of Hongzhi, it was not published until the death of Emperor Hongzhi in the eighteenth year of Hongzhi.
Later in the fourth year of Zhengde, Emperor Zhengde ordered that Li Dongyang, who was the chief assistant at the time, re-edit it and publish it for the first time in the sixth year of Zhengde.
The completion of the Ming Dynasty Huidian can also be said to be a major regret of Hongzhi Emperor Zhu Youtang before his death.
Zhang Zhou came to Ming Dynasty for another purpose, which was not to leave any regrets to history.
Didn’t Yang Tinghe and others demonstrate their ability by repairing the Ming Dynasty ceremony? Zhang Zhou felt that as long as I was here, you would have nothing to do. I would do it myself, lest you think I am a mediocre person who can do anything. If you can't do it, you only know how to please the emperor.
Let you know what true talent and learning are.
So he has nothing to do recently. He has been secretly revising books. At most, some things are not perfect. He relies on some first drafts for detailed proofreading, and makes some legal and humanistic changes in the Hongzhi and Wanli periods. Just additions and changes.
"Brother Zhang, you still have the ability."
After walking down the mountain, before getting on the carriage, Zhu Feng looked at Zhang Zhou with envy.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Know your integrity, don't belittle yourself. It's not that I have the ability, everyone has the ability. It's just that you may not be aware of some of your abilities. Why do you feel so emotional?" ”
I have the ability
Zhang Zhou wanted to say, I have many abilities. I don’t know which one you are feeling.
Zhu Feng said, "The prince is usually naughty, but you can make him docile. I'm afraid even your majesty can't teach the prince like this."
Others didn't see it, but Zhu Feng might be After getting along with Zhu Houzhao for a long time, I gradually discovered that Zhang Zhou is the only one who can control Zhu Houzhao. Even Zhu Youtang, the father, may not be able to do it.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Zhijie, what do you need?"
"I need it"
Zhu Feng was stunned by the question.
Even he himself doesn’t know what he needs.
“You don’t need fame and fortune, because you already have it, and you don’t need a woman. Don’t you need friends? Or, there are beautiful things in this world, and you won’t pursue them.” Zhang Zhou Zhu Feng was stunned by the question.
Then Zhu Feng nodded mechanically.
Zhang Zhou said, "I know the needs of the prince, so he will accept some of my teachings. If one day in the future, he finds that I can no longer give him what he needs, you try, he may fall out." It's faster than flipping through a book."
Zhu Feng asked in confusion, "What does the prince need?"
Zhang Zhou smiled and said nothing.
Even if I tell you what the prince needs, you can satisfy him
"Brother Zhang, my father will return to the capital today and tomorrow. He has written in advance, saying that he wants to talk to you." Seeing that Zhang Zhou was leaving, Zhu Feng hurriedly reminded him.
Zhang Zhou said, "No need. Your Majesty has ordered your Majesty to enter the Yanwu Hall. If it is for this reason, there is no need."Come talk to me. If it's about your family's affairs, including your marriage, there's no need to ask me. I'm always an outsider. "Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website without anti-theft and free reading