In just two months, Zhu Zhiyu once again set foot on Jiaozhi land.

Ma Shiqi and Qian Zuozheng were gathering in Jiaozhou to discuss the plan to recruit scholars from Jiaozhi and Guangnan provinces. When the two received the news that Zhu Zhiyu wanted to arrive in Jiaozhou, they were first shocked, and then very happy. The tense strings that had been tense this month finally relaxed.

When Zhu Zhiyu entered Jiaozhou City, Ma Shiqi said complainingly: "Jiazhi and Guangnan Encai were involved in enrollment, which was related to the innovation of the imperial examination and even to the long-term stability of the Ming Dynasty. How can the subordinates and Ambassador Qian take on such a heavy responsibility? Zhu Mu's envoy came just right, and his subordinates and Ambassador Qian could be lazy."

Zhu Zhiyu snorted and scolded: "You have not understood the intention of Jiangling Hou. Jiangling Hou tried his best to win the encyclopedia of the scholars for Jiaozhi and Guangnan. He simply wanted to take advantage of the remoteness of the two places and had little to do with the Shilin to break out a new way to win the imperial examinations. Jiangling Hou's last trip to Jiaozhou, Jin Lan, had already said this very clearly. You and the other two are not afraid of making mistakes and try every effort to try. Why do you feel afraid of difficulties in the end?"

"Zhu Muzhang taught the right lesson, but his subordinates knew they were wrong!" After saying this, Qian Zuozheng was ashamed and his face turned red.

Zhu Zhiyu ignored the feelings of the two and said directly: "Trial and error, although there are costs, it is not unbearable for Jiaozhi and Guangnan. This is the original intention of Jiangling Hou. However, the situation has changed now, and it may not work if you want to follow the old path of trial and error."

Ma Shiqi, Qian Zuozheng was shocked and asked, "Is there any change in the capital?"

Zhu Zhiyu nodded and said, "Indeed, Yang Sichang was treacherous and deliberately made the enthronement of scholars in the city full of storms. Mr. Nanlei, Mr. Tinglin, Donglin Party, and Fushe were all rushing to Jiaozhou, which was very complicated. What to do next? Jiangling Hou has already developed a general strategy, but we and the three of us still have to think about how to implement the strategy."

...

In the next ten days, all walks of life arrived in Jiaozhou one after another, and Jiaozhou suddenly became the focus of attention of the Ming Dynasty.

Senior officials of the court, one of the most powerful figures in the Ming Dynasty, and super heavyweight scholars arrived in Jiaozhi one after another. Of course, ordinary Jiaozhi people were confused.

They only knew that many four-wheeled carriages suddenly appeared on Jiaozhi Street. The people sitting in the four-wheeled carriages looked unusual at first glance. Some were gentle, some were solemn and cold, and they were arrogant without anger.

All of this is fine. It doesn’t matter who comes to Jiaozhou City. However, what is closely related to their lives is that hotels and inns in Jiaozhou City are full of people and it is hard to find a room. By the way, the business in the city has improved a lot, and there are always a group of people who speak the Ming Dynasty’s Mandarin, looking for snacks and crafts with Jiaozhou characteristics.

What surprised the Jiaozhi people the most was that countless papers called "newspapers" suddenly popped up in the city. The newspapers were exquisitely made and full of Chinese characters.

I heard from the literate master that there are many kinds of newspapers, including the Jiaozhou Times, sometimes the news, and the Jiaozhou Business Daily...

As a result, a new business emerged in the teahouse, which was read by Storyteller.

What the people of Jiaozhi were thinking, Zhu Zhiyu and Lin Yuji certainly didn’t know, nor did they want to know. When Lin Yuji arrived in Jiaozhou, the first confrontation between Zhu Zhiyu and Lin Yuji had.

Lin Yuji, a native of Quanzhou, first participated in the provincial examination and learned about Yuan Dynasty and the 35th year of Wanli. He was elected as a Jinshi and was elected as a Shujishi. It can be said that Lin Yuji is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the current imperial examination system.

Lin Yuji looked down on Zhu Zhiyu, who was just a tribute student, and was full of resentment towards the chaotic thief in his mind. After seeing Zhu Zhiyu, he said in a bad tone: "According to the convention, the emperor's grace for Jiaozhi and the two provinces of Guangnan should be organized by the governor's officials. If you have no official position, why are you in front of the two ambassadors?"

Lin Yuji asked knowingly, obviously with the goal of seizing the initiative and attacking the morale of Jingzhou. Zhu Zhiyu has been in charge of the Jingzhou lawsuit for many years and has dealt with countless cunning officials. Such tricks are obviously not worth talking about in his eyes.

Before Lin Yuji spoke, Zhu Zhiyu was a little worried that he would be unable to deal with it. Now seeing that he was only so good, he felt relieved. Zhu Zhiyu smiled and said, "According to the order of Marquis of Jiangling, I am the supervisor of Xin Sienke and will be in charge of maritime affairs."

Lin Yuji was speechless and his face turned slightly red. Zhu Zhiyu admitted that he had obtained the authorization of Jiangling Hou. If he wanted to continue refuting, he had to start with whether Jiangling Hou's order was legal. Nowadays, if Jiangling Hou's order was legal, he could tell that there were so many troubles?

There was a mountain in front of me, and Lin Yuji could not cross it, so he could only take a detour: "I was ordered by the emperor to go to Jiaozhou to supervise Xin Si Enke. Before leaving, the emperor had already ordered that since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, there had been a practice of opening the imperial examination and recruiting scholars. Although the people's conditions in Jiaozhi and Guangnan were different from those in the Central Plains, it was not advisable to make too many changes to the practices. Generally speaking, it would still follow the usual habits."

After saying that, Lin Yuji looked at Zhu Zhiyu and the other two with a smile, but snorted coldly in his heart: Didn’t Marquis Jiangling always use the emperor’s banner? Now I want to see if you dare to resist the order.

Zhu Zhiyu also replied with a smile: "The emperor has an oral order, so we will naturally obey the order."

Lin Yuji was shocked and looked at Zhu Zhiyu with an incredible look, unable to say a word: What exactly does Lin Chunhong want to do? He has caused so many troubles, just to win a scholar for the sake of a favored scholar?

While wondering, Zhu Zhiyu continued, "I was still worried just now. We are so ugly that we may not be able to be competent for the position of chief examiner. Ambassador Ma and Ambassador Qian were thinking about asking Lord Lin to be the chief examiner. I wonder if Lord Lin is willing to surrender? As for the inner curtain officer and the outer curtain officer, it will be decided by Lord Lin."

As soon as these words came out, Lin Yuji was even more surprised: Even the examiner had to give up? He was surprised and was extremely embarrassed. This time he left Beijing, there were not many talents available for carrying. How could he find so many inner curtain officers and outer curtain officers?

After thinking about it, Lin Yuji felt that it would be better to take the dominance first, so he nodded heavily: "I will reluctantly do this for the two ambassadors to respect me!"

...

Huang Zongxi, Gu Yanwu, Zhang Pu and others stood up later than Lin Yuji, but arrived in Jiaozhou first. After arriving in Jiaozhou, these people went to the Jiaozhi Administration and Inquired about the enlistment of the envoys.

All the officials in the matter, including Zhu Zhiyu, all informed officials said, "The plan is being formulated and will be completed soon. You will definitely invite you to discuss it."

Unexpectedly, after waiting, Lin Yuji arrived in Jiaozhou, news came out that Lin Yuji was the chief examiner and that both the internal and external curtain officials were decided by Lin Yuji.

This news was so dramatic. Originally, Huang Zongxi and others were anxious all the way, fearing that Zhu Zhiyu would change the imperial examinations beyond recognition by Lin Chunhong's order, and eventually affect the foundation of Confucianism. Unexpectedly, after a lot of trouble, Lin Yuji led the enrollment of scholars this time.

What's going on?

Huang Zongxi and others were puzzled, surprised and angry, and went to ask Zhu Zhiyu.

Zhu Zhiyu replied: "The emperor has already made an oral order, saying that this time, the candidates will follow the old rules. Speaking of the old rules, no one among us is as familiar with Lord Lin, so we have to aggrieved Lord Lin as the chief examiner."

Huang Zongxi and others were very disappointed.

When Zhu Zhiyu was in charge, they were worried that Jingzhou would be out of control, and when it was Lin Yuji's turn to take over, they were unwilling to accept it.

Whether it is Huang Zongxi, Gu Yanwu, Zhang Pu, Qu Shisi, or anyone with knowledgeable people, they all realize that the Ming Dynasty's imperial examination has gradually gone astray. If they do not take this opportunity to modify it, there will be big problems sooner or later!

Huang Zongxi, Zhang Pu and others gathered together to discuss solutions.

Several people were puzzled by Zhu Zhiyu's sudden abandonment of dominance. According to their perception, it is difficult for the Emperor to change what Lin Chunhong wants to do. Why did the plan be completely changed after Lin Yuji came this time?

Qu Shixi thought about it and suddenly said, "Did Lin Chunhong know that we want to make some changes to the imperial examination system, and then retreat to advance, push us to the front desk to fight?"

"this……"

Everyone was suspicious and the atmosphere suddenly calmed down.

After a long time, Gu Yanwu suddenly said, "No matter what Marquis Jiangling has plans, we only need to do what we want to do. The eight-legged essay selection must be changed. I don't think everyone has any objections. If you don't make any changes this time, you will find another opportunity, and I don't know when you will have to wait!"

Qu Shishi sighed and said, "If Jingzhou is unwilling to participate in this matter, relying on us alone, how could Lord Lin listen to us?"

Qu Shixi finally realized Lin Chunhong's power and recognized the ability of Jingzhou, which made Huang Zongxi involuntarily look at Qu Shixi a few more times.

Huang Zongxi said: "Jiangling Hou has long been dissatisfied with the imperial examination. This is well known. In other words, if the imperial examination cannot be changed to what Jiangling Hou thinks, he will never agree to link the imperial examination with the appointment of officials. Once the imperial examination is decoupled from the appointment of officials, Confucianism will eventually decline, which is something we do not want to see."

Qu Shixi frowned and said, "Lin Chunhong suddenly stayed out of the matter. Could it be that he has no hope for the imperial examination?"

Qu Shixi was very experienced and suddenly thought that Lin Chunhong might play another game, which made several people's faces change drastically.

Get rid of the firewood from the bottom of the cauldron! Find a different approach!

These words immediately popped up in the minds of several people. Isn’t this how Lin Chunhong is best at playing?

For existing systems, if Lin Chunhong can change them, he will change them if they cannot be changed, so just ignore them and set a new set of rules. In short, the rules must be determined by Lin Chunhong!

To prevent Lin Chunhong from completely abandoning the imperial examination, he could only persuade Zhu Zhiyu to reorganize the imperial examination together, and make Lin Chunhong satisfied!

Lin Yuji seemed to have obtained the initiative, but he unknowingly fell into a huge passiveness. But does that old man know?

Not only that, even Qu Shisi, Zhang Pu, and Huang Gu felt in a passive state. What choices would be there be besides working with Zhu Zhiyu to unite against the court and Lin Yuji?
Chapter completed!