The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 54: Price Increase Required!
After being untied and sitting down, Liu Sanwu's complexion finally improved.

He was a stubborn old man, and he refused several secret edicts from Zhu Yuanzhang to serve as an official in the court.

However, he was old. In Confucianism, it was not taboo for an old person to defecate or urinate in the court, let alone refuse to serve as an official.

This led to Zhu Yuanzhang's repeated moments of "impotent rage," where he wanted to kill his sister directly, but his own sister would glare at him with dissatisfaction, causing him great distress.

It's quite bizarre that they arrived in Yingtian Prefecture bound and gagged.

"Your Highness summoned me, and now that I have arrived, I wonder what Your Highness has to say?"

“After listening to this, I can return to Chaling to cultivate the fields and plant mulberry trees.”

Liu Sanwu spoke calmly.

Although the Crown Prince's intelligence exceeded his expectations,
so what?

His words were meant to shut down Zhu Xiong Ying's idea of ​​letting him stay in Yingtian Prefecture. To put it bluntly, he was saying, "Old man, I want to go home. Don't bother asking me to stay."

however,
Zhu Xiong Ying smiled slightly. Despite his reputation for intelligence, he seemed oblivious to Liu San Wu's meaning, and instead chuckled as he spoke:

"Why is Tantan in such a hurry?"

"My grandfather has repeatedly invited Tantan Weng to serve as an official in the court, but everyone has their own ambitions, and there's nothing we can do about it."

"but,"

"With such a wealth of knowledge, wouldn't it be a pity if Tantan Weng didn't teach and nurture students?"

"The reason why Xiong Ying invited Tan Tan Weng to Yingtian Prefecture this time is to have you teach and study at Dabentang."

When Zhu Xiong Ying said these words, even Liu San Wu's eyes lit up.

For nothing else,

This Crown Prince has the thick skin to be someone who can achieve great things!

And
Such shamelessness, all for the sake of his own talent; such discerning eye truly reveals a rough gem!

"I am but an old man nearing the end of my life. Your Highness's praise is truly undeserved."

Liu Sanwu narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke slowly.

He was quite receptive to Zhu Xiong Ying's words.

Even if Zhu Yuanzhang praised him, Liu Sanwu would still think he was just average.

But this Crown Prince, being a child, speaks without restraint; this praise truly comes from the heart!

"All right."

"Mr. Liu, let's stop beating around the bush. You're giving me a headache."

Zhu Xiong Ying looked helpless, and seeing Liu Sanwu's expression, he probably understood what was going on.

To put it bluntly, Liu Sanwu didn't have any aversion to becoming an official, but...
He needs people to flatter him to become an official!

I guess he read Luo Guanzhong's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and hoped that his own imperial grandfather could also have a similar story of three visits to the thatched cottage.

"The Grand Secretary of the Imperial Household Department said that even my Empress Dowager had agreed to this matter. If Mr. Liu Sanwu is unwilling, then there is nothing I can do."

"As the grandson of the regent, I admire your literary talent and earnestly request your guidance."

"But if you are not going to teach me, then I shall have to teach you something."

Zhu Xiong Ying spoke meaningfully.

Upon hearing this, Liu Sanwu was taken aback, not understanding what Zhu Xiong Ying meant.

Upon further reflection, his expression instantly changed drastically!

What will be bestowed?
He should be executed!
Otherwise, Zhu Xiong Ying, the grandson of the emperor who was in charge of the country, whose intelligence was known throughout the world, would be rejected even when he wanted to find a teacher. Where would he put his face?
Liu Sanwu is so old. If he returns to Chaling and waits a while before killing him, there won't even be a single voice of doubt!

For a moment, Liu Sanwu was even a little confused!

how
This isn't quite what I imagined. There was no grand procession to invite me to court as a high-ranking official, nor was there a heartfelt apprenticeship ceremony. Instead, I was given a threat at the end.
The most crucial point is that outsiders can't even see this threat!
"Your Highness, do you mean that I, Liu Sanwu, am a spineless coward after all these years of studying?"

Liu Sanwu straightened his back and spoke in a deep voice.

"Whether it's soft or not, when Tantanong refused my imperial grandfather, he already demonstrated the integrity of a scholar."

"But I'm only ten years old, and I'm narrow-minded, there's nothing I can do about it."

Zhu Xiong Ying looked completely innocent.

Speak with the most innocent and polite tone, yet utter words brimming with murderous intent.

"Speaking of which, I wish to become the Right Assistant of the Grand Hall!"

Liu Sanwu spoke in a deep voice.

The Right Assistant of the Grand Hall was the head of the entire Grand Hall, essentially a leader parachuted in for Fang Xiaoru and Huang Zicheng.

He's still a stubborn old man!

Zhu Xiong Ying was naturally delighted about this and readily agreed: "Of course, with Tan Tan Weng's age and knowledge, Fang Xiaoru and Mr. Huang Zicheng will naturally follow your lead!"

"The position of Right Assistant of the Great Hall is yours, sir."

Upon hearing this, Liu Sanwu finally showed a satisfied expression.

In this way, the story of how he refused Emperor Hongwu's offer three times, but saw the Crown Prince's intelligence and thought he valued talent, thus leaving behind a good reputation for teaching him, can be passed down through generations! (Three: "three times" does not literally mean three times.)
"Zhu Xiong Ying greets you, sir!"

With a smile on his face, Zhu Xiong Ying stood up from the main seat and gave Liu Sanwu a half-disciple's salute.

After all, he is now the Crown Prince Regent, so treating him with only half the respect due to a disciple is already an extraordinary show of respect.

Liu Sanwu stroked his beard with satisfaction and said, "Your Highness is wise. The prosperity of our Great Ming Dynasty is right before our eyes!"

After saying this, Liu Sanwu got up, preparing to take his leave and visit his work station.

Unexpectedly, when Zhu Xiong Ying saw that Liu Sanwu was about to leave, he quickly said, "Uncle Tan Tan, don't go yet."

"Is there anything else important, Your Highness?"

Liu Sanwu was slightly taken aback, a look of doubt on his face.

I've already promised to teach him, so what else does this Crown Prince want to do?
Is it
Should we withdraw?
"Teacher, there are many memorials to the throne. Please help me review them!"

"Teacher is highly knowledgeable and a great talent for governing the country. Even the Emperor has praised him greatly. Xiong Ying believes in Teacher's abilities!"

Zhu Xiong Ying chuckled and then waved his hand.

Immediately, two spies from the Western Depot, carrying four baskets of memorials on their shoulders, entered the Wenhua Hall and placed them in front of Liu Sanwu with a 'bang'.

"hiss!"

Even at his age, Liu Sanwu gasped, his eyes widening in disbelief, and he spoke in a trembling voice:

"Your Highness, did you ask me to help you review the memorials?"

He was dumbfounded!

He never imagined that this Crown Prince hadn't asked him to teach, nor was he trying to gain a good reputation.

But
Do you see yourself as a laborer?
A laborer specifically tasked with reviewing memorials to the emperor?
Liu Sanwu felt a surge of frustration rising within him.

I'm over sixty! Your Highness, Crown Prince, don't you feel any remorse for doing this?
"Then I'll leave it to you, teacher!"

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled, then turned and left Wenhua Hall.

joke!

It's impossible for me to do the work myself; I'll never be able to do the work myself in my entire life.

Anyone who doesn't use it is a fool!
What's wrong with the old man? The old man is full of energy, he's doing a great job reviewing memorials!

(End of this chapter)