Zhu Yuanzhang carried 3 baskets of rice, and the candidates evaluated the merits and inferiority, Liu Bowen's face changed suddenly, and someone was going to die
At the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, the wise and majestic founding prince. When he passed three baskets of rice in a seemingly ordinary palace examination to let the ministers and candidates distinguish their virtues, Liu Bowen, who was standing in the corner of the main hall, changed his face, and he convulsed and realized that this was not just an ordinary ability test, its deep meaning must lie in awe!
The order changed overnight, and Ming Taizu found it difficult to understand, what was the ultimate purpose of this move? How will the hard-working Liu Bowen deal with the coming storm? When this bizarre ordeal is over, what kind of explanation will be given to the Ming Dynasty? Let's uncover the mystery behind the three baskets of rice.
Information in rice grains.
Early in the morning of this day, the golden rooster reported the dawn, and the imperial examination was held as scheduled. The candidates standing on the railing of the temple altar and the ** who want to show their ambitions are all nervous and trembling. They know that the palace test will determine the future and fate of many people, and one mistake may mean that it is difficult to change the fate of the wings.
Zhu Yuanzhang began to march, all the people held their breath, and the hall was suddenly silent. At this time, several eunuchs brought three baskets of golden rice and placed them in front of everyone. Zhu Yuanzhang slowly spoke:"Today's temple test is not to test your poetry and books, but to see how you evaluate the value of rice grains. "
A grain of rice? ""How can I tell? ""Isn't this strange test question just to test our eyesight and intelligence? "The ministers and candidates looked at each other in surprise.
They are usually exposed to political documents and canonical knowledge, and rarely come into contact with such simple agricultural products. Moreover, there seems to be a deeper meaning behind these three baskets of rice, and who can guess the purpose of offering to the Lord?
Speaking of this, Liu Bowen's face changed slightly. He knew very well that this monarch was the king of iron and blood, and these three baskets of rice would never be accidental. There must be a special message in the rice grains, and once it is leaked, it will definitely shake the government and the opposition! As an auxiliary minister, Liu Bowen must heighten his vigilance and pay close attention to the development of the situation.
As expected, Zhu Yuanzhang began to express his opinions on the three baskets of rice one by one. "The first basket came from Yangzhou, full and undamaged"；"The second basket came from Taicang and was moldy and spoiled"；"The third basket came from the military warehouse, and most of them were empty shells"。The quality of rice depends on the success or failure of the origin!
Behind these three baskets of rice, there are three types of ** management, and I think they will soon become the object of criticism and judgment by Ming Taizu. Liu Bowen breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately these three baskets of rice were not classified documents, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.
Judging Ming Taizu, the source of truth.
Zhu Yuanzhang walked in mysteriously with steady steps:"What you see is not just a few baskets of rice, but a way of governing the country, and even a corrupt system. "The hall was silent, and even the sound of breathing was a little less. Everyone knows that this matter is by no means a trivial matter, and Zhu Yuanzhang's words will inevitably cause a monstrous wave of the political situation, or even a **!
But Ming Taizu saw that he was in perfect shape, and said lightly:"I will be punished"。His tone was calm, but his words were full of majesty and awe.
Liu Bowen and the ministers waited with bated breath. They knew that Ming Taizu was not joking, and at this moment the trial had begun, and the favor and reward would inevitably be increased and reused, and the dereliction of duty would also be punished.
Zhu Yuanzhang's first object of praise was Yangzhou, which is diligent and loves the people. Zhu Yuanzhang praised them"Loyal to the country, diligent and loving the people"and announced the reward. The people were all envious when they saw Yangzhou's enthusiastic appearance. Those who bathe in the grace of God must have a bright future.
Immediately afterwards, Ming Taizu pointed the finger at those rich people who neglected their duties. All of them will be dismissed from their posts and investigated and dealt with in order to set an example. The temple was a sensation. At that time, the food and grass of the Taijun army were very important, and if the military food was affected because of the dereliction of duty, it would weaken the morale of the army. In the face of Emperor Ming's thunderous anger, the rich ** could only accept the punishment with trepidation and walk away with their heads bowed in shame.
Finally, there is the corruption of quartermasters. In order to be seen and heard,"**"They were severely punished and put to death! Seeing Ming Taizu deal with these abandoned officials like this, Liu Bowen was heartbroken.
It can be said that Ming Taizu's determination is to kill two birds with one stone: it not only warns the incumbent, but also sweeps away the **filthy officials.
In the face of royal criticism and punishment, the ** above the temple are not afraid; In the face of the king's iron-faced and selfless documents, mighty and unyielding style and far-sighted political courage, the candidates were also amazed.
Ming Taizu's righteous indignation deeply edified all **, revealing the essence and origin. As an auxiliary minister, Liu Bowen was well aware of the far-reaching significance of the imperial examination conducted by Zhu Yuanzhang in order to gain prestige and rule Kuang Zheng.
Therefore, he wanted to discuss with Zhu Yuanzhang how to continue the fine style of Yangzhou officials, Kuang Zheng officials, and improve the ruling system of the Ming Dynasty.
Three baskets of rice, a revelation through time and space.
With the last batch of candidates leaving in disgrace, this political hall exam has officially ended. It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang only used three baskets of rice to test his talent. The background, however, is far-reaching.
Throughout the palace examination of the Ming Dynasty, the three baskets of rice were a warning to all the best people - to always remember their obligations and responsibilities as a civil servant. Yangzhou's diligent government and service to the country are worthy of praise, but they can also be trusted, entrusted with important tasks, and become virtuous ministers.
Zhu Yuanzhang's move also reflects his wisdom, he can draw nourishment from the daily life of ordinary people and apply it to government affairs. The move made a deep impression on the ministers.
Taicang's dereliction of duty shows that some ** have been paralyzed and need to be awakened urgently. The fate of these derelictions of duty has undoubtedly sounded the alarm for other **. Liu Bowen is now more convinced that the real purpose of the investigation is to encourage ** to always be vigilant about his own responsibility for **.
The corruption of munitions ** is even more worrisome. It is urgent to severely punish and correct them, eliminate the black sheep, and maintain the status of the dynasty. While Zhu Yuanzhang resolutely cracked down on the corrupt officials, he also won the recognition of the ministers. Such a ruler has a great responsibility.
In this seemingly formalistic overview of the temple, it can be seen that on the one hand, it is actually the discovery of talents, and on the other hand, the shocking ** training. Zhu Yuanzhang's actions not only demonstrated his wise political ability, but also reflected his majestic administrative style. Such an iron-blooded monarch will definitely make the Ming Dynasty strong!
Even Liu Bowen, who has always attached importance to the overall situation and has the world in mind, also deeply realized Zhu Yuanzhang's mind and ambition in this imperial examination. This undoubtedly strengthened his sense of responsibility and mission as prime minister.
These small details in history often contain the refraction of great wisdom; Behind ordinary things, there is often the power to change the world.
If today's rulers can follow the example of Ming Taizu, be strict in enlightenment, be clear in the right style, establish trust, and spread foresight, the great cause of the country will surely flourish day by day, and the influence will be far-reaching and long-lasting. The tribulation of the temple behind the revelation will not only cause turmoil and clear the atmosphere in the present, but will also have a long-lasting impact in ancient times.