In the Qianqing Palace, Liu Ji and Wang Hao were extremely respectful. They did not know the details and did not dare to ask questions. They only waited for Zhu Youtang to explain his reasons.
"The two Qings came back from Nanjing and had a hard journey. What did they learn along the way?"
Zhu Youtang asked Zhang Zhou about Zhang Zhou before he came up.
Liu Ji had a relatively high official position. On behalf of the two of them, he roughly reported to Zhu Youtang the disasters in the Huanghuai River he saw along the way.
Zhu Youtang said, "I have sent people to investigate the disaster in the Huanghuai River. The breach has now been repaired, but it only hurts the people along the coast. I am planning to add more manpower before the cold flood comes next year." River construction. Local disaster relief work is also progressing smoothly. It is estimated that the victims will return to their hometowns one after another, and the planting in the coming spring will not be delayed. "
Liu Ji said hurriedly, "Your Majesty is worried about the people, which is a blessing to them."
Faced with such compliments, Zhu Youtang didn't feel much. He suddenly changed the topic and asked, "During the Jiangnan Provincial Examination, I heard that a tribute student named Zhang Bingkuan was selected as Jieyuan. His talent and learning How?"
"This"
Liu Ji didn't know how to answer, and then his eyes fell on Wang Hao.
The general meaning is that if the emperor asks you about the Jieyuan you have chosen, you will answer it yourself.
Wang Hao could only report his thoughts truthfully, "Your Majesty, in my opinion, Zhang Bingkuan's annotations of the classics may still have shortcomings, but his articles have the world in mind, and you can understand it after reading his articles. His concern for the country and his people was the reason why the ministers chose him to be the leader of the Yuan Dynasty."
Originally, Wang Hao wanted to defend himself.
He was very afraid that his reasons would be rejected by the emperor. After all, Li Gong was talented and learned. Everyone knew that Emperor Hongzhi knew the details and was not easy to fool. But when he was stating his reasons, Chen Kuan stood beside him. He actually took something that looked like a scroll and placed it in front of Zhu Youtang.
Zhu Youtang only glanced at it briefly, as if he had seen this thing a long time ago.
"Exactly so"
Zhu Youtang seemed to agree very much with Wang Hao's words. He pointed at the book in front of him and said, "I have also read Zhang Bingkuan's article and felt that this He has the spirit of serving the world and being a benevolent minister. I have read many articles in the past few years, but I have never been so impressed by them. With such talent, it is not an exaggeration to win the top prize, you two. Have you ever seen what he is like in real life?"
Liu Ji and Wang Hao couldn't help but look at each other after hearing this.
This also resonates with the emperor
Could it be said that what the emperor is looking at is the article written in Zhang Bingkuan's provincial examination paper? Even if he has doubts about Zhang Zhou's talent and learning, he can directly go to several Hanlin to screen him It's enough. Does the emperor need to see it in person?
Wang Hao said with a little regret, "I didn't see him during the deer roaring banquet."
Zhu Youtang asked Dai Yida who was standing aside, "Zhang Bingkuan "What day is it?"
Dai Yidao said, "It seems to be at the end of August."
Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "That's it. During the Lu Ming Banquet, he was busy preparing medicine. You must be unable to get away from things like going to court, how can youHe had time to attend the Luming Banquet and even ignored the opportunity to become famous at the Luming Banquet. He devoted himself to the rise and fall of the royal family and the Ming Dynasty. Such a person really kept his words and deeds consistent. Dear gentlemen, your trip to the south of the Yangtze River has been fruitful and has lived up to my expectations. I have my own rewards. ”
Now Wang Hao and Liu Ji were confused.
They couldn’t understand at all.
Both of them were thinking, is this what His Majesty is talking about? Are they the same person? Even if they are the same person, they don't seem to be the same thing.
Seeing the two people's confused looks, Dai Yi couldn't help but smile and said, "You two may not know that this Zhang Jieyuan was with Cheng Guo before." The two young masters of the palace gave medicine to the little princess, which saved her from suffering from acne. His Majesty was deeply impressed by their loyalty, so he invited the two of them to inquire.
Liu Ji said with a look of astonishment, "Your Majesty, I don't know about this." ”
I really don’t know anything. If I knew it, I wouldn’t have worried about my fault in choosing Zhang Zhou as Jieyuan on the way here.
Not only have I not passed , and merit, it’s really the joys and sorrows of life, they are often so unexpected.
Zhu Youtang said, "I hope he will be ranked first in high school next year, and when he comes to the capital, I hope that the two Qing families will do it." I can give him more advice. "
"Chen"
Liu Ji and Wang Hao didn't know how to answer.
How can this be done?
The emperor actually Let them train a candidate alone
As if Zhang Zhou had a close relationship with the emperor, the emperor chose the two of them to be tutors for Zhang Zhou and prepare him for the Jinshi exam.
"Haha, do you think I have given you a difficult problem? I think that as long as you give him a little guidance, with his talent and learning, he should be able to become a Jinshi. I do hope that he will be a Jinshi. When preparing for the exam in the capital, you should not be disturbed by too many foreign affairs. You can decide at your own discretion. "
"I accept the decree. "This time Liu Ji took the initiative to take over the job.
After Zhu Youtang finished talking about the business, he still couldn't put it down the article in front of him. "Great, the Ming Dynasty needs such talents, especially looking at him. This sentence unites knowledge and action, and it is more appropriate to summarize. It is better to treat studies than to treat the mind, which is exactly what I want. ”
Wang Hao and Liu Ji also recognized it.
Because Zhang Zhou cured the little princess, in Zhu Youtang’s eyes, everything about Zhang Zhou smelled fragrant. Not to mention that Zhang Zhou's article was originally well written, even if Zhang Zhou's article really didn't make it to the stage, the emperor would probably be able to find the bright spots in it and brag about it in front of them.
Liu Ji and Wang. After the Master came out of the Qianqing Palace, the two of them seemed to have not turned around.
Dai Yi followed him out and said with a smile, "Congratulations, your Majesty has just ordered that the reward for you will be distributed." Someone has been sent to your house. Thank you for your hard work, I will send someone to send you out of the palace. Farewell. ”
Here Dai Yi saluted politely, and the two of them returned the salute.
After saying goodbye to Dai Yi and the two of them were almost at Donghua Gate, Liu Ji asked "Jizhi, what do you think?Wait for this matter"
Wang Hao shook his head.
He was in a very complicated mood.
Liu Ji said, "That's right. I have never met Zhang Bingkuan, but now I want to meet him. , what kind of person is this? He just passed the Jie Yuan exam and offered medicine. This unrelated thing happened to one person, which is puzzling.
Wang Haoze said, "If even His Majesty knows about him and still has expectations for him in Chunwei High School, it will be difficult for him not to be disturbed by worldly affairs. This is not conducive." He took the imperial examination and became an official. ”
Liu Ji smiled and said, “That’s why His Majesty asked us to teach him well. Since he can speak the words of unity of knowledge and action, he can calm down and prepare for the exam with peace of mind.”
Alas"
Wang Hao sighed and didn't know what to say.
In the Imperial Palace, in Qin'an Hall, Li Guang was listening to the eunuch Chen Xi's report.
" It is said that His Majesty has sent someone to notify the Jinshi named Zhang Zhou to come to the capital as soon as possible to prepare for the next year's examination. If he comes to the capital and recommends an alchemist who speaks falsely to Your Majesty, it will be detrimental to you, Heavenly Master."
In recent years, Li Guang has won the trust of Zhu Youtang, and his power has begun to develop beyond the palace and has great influence in the court.
Of course, all this is based on the emperor's influence. He is highly respected for his abilities in alchemy and Kanyu Xuankong.
Li Guang cannot tolerate the existence of a second person with similar abilities to him, especially since he knows that his abilities are just words, and the less powerful he is. The less confident he is.
After hearing what Chen Xi said, Li Guang's face turned red with anger and his breath became thick.
He seemed both angry and nervous. Afraid of falling out of favor.
Chen Xida said, "Master Tian, do you want to send someone to stop Zhang Zhou on the road so that he cannot come to the capital at all?"
Li Guang said coldly, "He You are a candidate for a job, and your Majesty appreciates it. Do you think you can do it so easily?”
“But if he enters the capital, and there is another chance to meet the Holy Spirit”
Chen Xi is also full of worries.
Many people in the palace have followed Li Guang in his career. If Li Guang falls, the trees will fall, and the base of the eunuchs in power is fixed. These people will follow Li Guang. It is difficult for people who are widely mixed to find a place to stay, and they are basically eliminated.
Li Guangdao "In the final analysis, he is just a civil servant at best. After he arrives in the capital, he will use coercion and inducement." You can't go against this heavenly master."
"Having said that"
"You can also promise him some benefits. Anyway, he is the only one who knows who the alchemist is, so he can find a relative. Ask him to identify his acquaintances, and then ask him to recommend them to His Majesty. "
Chen Xi was very surprised by Li Guang's words.
Chen Xi said with a face full of compliments, "The master is so clever that he can be brought under your command. In the eyes of Your Majesty, the Heavenly Master is even more miraculous and unfathomable. Your Majesty will also have more trust in you. At that time, the Heavenly Master will still have his disciples to help him, and he will be even more powerful, and no one in the court will be able to help him.The law will make irresponsible remarks to you again. "Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website without anti-theft and free reading