Zhu Yuanzhang spent the first half of his life in suffering and dominating the whole country, and one by one he wiped out Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng, which were competing with him for the world. Then, under the slogan of expelling Land Rover and restoring China, the soldiers were transferred to the Northern Expedition. In the first year of Hongwu (1368), on the fourth day of the first month, he became emperor in Yingtianfu, with the title of Daming. During his war years, several sons were born one after another. Among them, the eldest son, Zhu Biao, was born on September 5th in the first year of Longfeng (1355, 15th year of Yuan Dynasty), and his mother was Zhu Yuanzhang's original wife, Ma Shi. He dotes on his eldest son, and everyone knows that Zhu himself hasn't read many books and just wants to eat enough. But it's different now. He may be an emperor in the future, so he should educate his son well.

Naturally, a famous teacher was invited to teach, and after searching, he found Song Lian. This person was born in 13 10. He has been smart since he was a child and has a strong memory. He is called a prodigy. Ji Meng, Wu Lai and others are his masters. Song Lian was particularly proficient in the Five Classics, and even Liu Ji praised him for his knowledge. At the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty, I heard of his fame and invited him to be the editor of Hanlin, but Song Lian refused. His mind was only on writing books, and he was also a knowledgeable person at that time. In the twentieth year of Zheng Zheng (1360), Zhu Yuanzhang said that he would find a teacher for Zhu Biao, and Li Shanchang recommended him.

Song Lian couldn't refuse, so he went to see Zhu Yuanzhang with Liu Ji, Yi Cheung and Ye Chen. In October, he was ordered to teach Zhu Biao the Five Classics. Song Lian has another feature. He is very cautious. Take his deeds after the establishment of the Ming Dynasty as an example. One day, he was drinking with a guest. After Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne, a Royal Guards was set up for him to supervise the courtiers. This time, he had Song Lian supervised. The next day, he asked Song Lian if he had drunk yesterday. Who are you having dinner with?

Song Lian left a mind's eye, knowing that he had to tell the truth. He answered truthfully, and Zhu Yuanzhang said, you didn't lie to me. On another occasion, Zhu Yuanzhang wondered if there was a trap for him to talk with himself about the quality of ministers. This is not easy to do. First, I don't know how those people are in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart. The second is to tell the truth, just like telling someone behind their back. Those people won't hate him if they know. But the emperor couldn't help asking questions. He came up with a very clever answer.

Only a few well-known ministers were selected. Zhu Yuanzhang asked him why, and he said, I make friends with good ministers, so I know them. No, I don't associate with them, so I don't understand. Of course, this is another story. He must first seriously solve the problem of being a teacher in Zhu Biao. It can be seen that Zhu Yuanzhang reused his eldest son. If Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne in the future, Zhu Biao may be the future emperor. Here comes the important question. Zhu Yuanzhang has a bad temper. He cherishes this son very much. Can he play?

Reasoning, he decided to find Zhu Yuanzhang to know about it. According to historical records, he said this: can children be cultivated if they are stubborn? Zhu Yuanzhang smiled. Comrade Zhu doesn't read many books, but he is a man who does great things and has a long-term vision. It is one thing to love your son, but it is another to educate him. I hope he will succeed in his position in the future. This Song Lian refused to be asked to be a teacher several times. This time, he invited himself. Nature is to want him to teach Zhu Biao well.

So he said four words to Song Lian, that is: Never die. This time, Song Lian was relieved about Zhu Biao's education. In the first month of the first year of Hongwu (1368), Zhu Biao was appointed as the Crown Prince. Unfortunately, the student didn't live longer than the teacher. In the fourteenth year of Hongwu, Song Lian died. In the 25th year of Hongwu (1392), Zhu Biao died of illness. But it is worth mentioning that Song Lian is also Judy's teacher.