After all, Zhang Mao is not like Yang Peng. He is different from the Duke of Chengguo who just gives money as a thank you gift when he comes up.
Being able to get into the top ranks of the Ming Dynasty, Old Man Zhang’s methods are also extraordinary.
If you want to bind, you must bind deeply. You cannot bind half and half loose. Make your intention clear for the position of admiral of the capital, and set out the conditions to help Zhang Zhou integrate into the court
This kind of transaction.
It would be difficult for Zhang Zhou to refuse.
The banquet at the British government’s house is over.
Zhang Zhou finally brought Jiang Dezhong out of the house, and old man Jiang thought it was such a glorious thing.
"Wonderful son-in-law, I think I know how to get along with others. The British government has not embarrassed you."
Jiang Dezhong was smug.
Next to "Dad", Jiang Shanquan gave him a tug, and the son couldn't stand listening anymore.
Zhang Zhou said, "You can do business with the Dudu Mansion, but you have to leave it to others."
The smile on Jiang Dezhong's face froze and he asked, "Xian son-in-law, are you with Yin Zi?" Do you have any grudge?"
"I have no grudge against Yinzi, but I want to save my own life. Do you know who Li Guang is?" Zhang Zhou said.
Jiang Dezhong thought about it for a while, and even looked at his son who was looking troubled, and felt that something was not right.
"It was said that the great master of the country knew everything about astronomy and geography, and the emperor trusted him very much."
After all, Jiang Dezhong still had some knowledge. In the capital, everyone who should inquire has been inquired.
Zhang Zhou said, "Then do you know how he died?"
Jiang Dezhong shook his head.
"He was corrupt and perverted the law. Finally, because of the fire in Qingning Palace, His Majesty thought it was a sign from heaven. He committed suicide in fear and died. Father-in-law, you don't want to follow in his footsteps," Zhang Zhou said.
Jiang Dezhong smiled and said, "Don't scare me with these things. I don't understand those things. Well, virtuous son-in-law, you mean you are Li Guang, right?"
"Father, Let's stop talking. Do you know what the Zhang family said to us after they detained you? We must bring Bingkuan to see you, otherwise we will not let you go. Previously, your business in the capital warehouse was all controlled by the Dudu Mansion. They were seized."
Jiang Dezhong thought he had been entertained and his face was bright.
Now he realizes that his rash advance has put him in danger.
If it weren’t for Zhang Zhoulai today, maybe he wouldn’t even be able to leave the British government palace.
Zhang Zhou said, "Father-in-law, it's good that you know what's appropriate. I won't stop you from doing business with the Dudu Mansion, but I said you must find an agent to completely clean up the matter. I won't I hope I will go to some house to pick you up next time. The British father and I have common interests, so we can discuss it. If you fall into the hands of some people, you will be in trouble."
Zhang Zhou did not scare Chiang Kai-shek at this point.
Zhang Mao is very familiar with the rules and knows how to deal with sycophants, but ifIf it were the two Zhang brothers, there would be no room for negotiation.
It is easy to bankrupt your family, but it is not always possible for a large family like the Zhou family to make the emperor fearful, and that is only under the premise that the Queen Mother Zhou is not dead.
"I drank too much. Go back and have a good sleep. My dear son-in-law, let's talk later. Let's talk later."
Jiang Dezhong felt that his outlook on life had collapsed.
My son-in-law clearly reminded me to stay away from the powerful, but he didn't listen. Now I almost got into trouble, and I still have to rely on my son-in-law to make money.
I feel like I have lost all my dignity.
Afraid of being embarrassed in front of his son-in-law, he pretended that he had drunk too much and asked his son to send him away.
"Bingkuan, you" Jiang Shanquan put his father into the carriage first, then looked back at Zhang Zhou, meaning that I brought you here and I must send you back first.
Zhang Zhou pointed to Sun Shangqi and others who were still waiting, and said, "You don't have to worry about me here. When you get to the capital, you can persuade my old father-in-law more and don't cause any more trouble. I am now He is just a civil servant, and it is difficult to move in the capital."
Zhang Zhou went home and made simple arrangements before entering the palace.
In addition to reporting to the emperor on his ore prospecting process this time when he entered the palace, there was also something that involved Zhang Zhou’s vital interests, and that was the event that was specially prepared for him two years ago. tribute selection.
In the Qianqing Palace.
Zhang Zhou and Zhu Youtang had a very pleasant conversation.
Zhu Youtang had not seen Zhang Zhou for some days and seemed very enthusiastic. If he had not missed Zhang Zhou just returning to the capital, he might have asked Zhang Zhou to stay in the palace and hold candlelight talks at night.
"My complexion and body have been much better recently. The conditioning methods you gave me, Bingkuan, are really useful."
Zhu Youtang's face became much rosier and he spoke I have enough confidence.
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "That's because Your Majesty is blessed by God."
Zhu Youtang raised his hand and said, "Stop saying those cliche words. You are not that kind of person, and I don't want to use those rules." Trap you. Now that you have found the mineral veins, I will ask Dongchang to cooperate with you and let you meet someone. Please be polite."
Zhu Youtang wanted to let Zhang Zhou meet. people.
It was Lin Han who was offering wine to the Imperial Academy.
Lin Han appeared in the Qianqing Palace with a dark face. Originally, it was a very honorable thing to meet the Holy Spirit under the imperial edict.
But because he knew that he was reporting on the selection results on behalf of the Imperial Academy this time, and Zhang Zhou was still in first place, he was very unhappy. After meeting Zhang Zhou, he wanted to find out The ground is cracking, and the more unsure I feel, the more obvious the protective shield on my face becomes.
The whole body seems to be exuding black energy.
"The result is as I wanted, but this matter does not need to be announced to the public yet. Let's wait until Chunwei has the result."
As Zhu Youtang spoke, he looked at Zhang with a smile. week.
No matter how confused Lin Han was, he suddenly came to his senses. No wonder he couldn’t pull Zhang Zhou down no matter how hard he tried, the so-called selection of love, prepared for Zhang Zhou alone.
The emperor had already spoken out. Whether it was the Hanlin Academy or Xiao Jing who was in charge, how could Lin Han get his wish?
Lin Han said, "Your Majesty, Zhang Gongsheng is an alchemist, so he should not accept such selection to enter the court."
Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "Lin Qing, you are wrong. He is not an alchemist. He is a Gongsheng, and he should take the Tianfu Township Examination." Jieyuan later did some things that the alchemists did, but he was just forced by the situation. He still wanted to take the imperial examination and enter the court."
Lin Han was angry.
Since he is going to take the imperial examination, why do you arrange such a backdoor for him?
Specially to tease me, is there an Imperial College to participate in the imperial examination
"Lin Qing's family, I heard that Bingkuan had a bet with you when he went to the Imperial Academy to accept the tribute recommendation." Zhu Youtang asked with a smile.
Lin Han was still angry, but when he heard this, he was shocked.
The emperor even knew this
Zhang Zhou smiled and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, this is just a joke between me and Mr. Lin."
< p>Zhu Youtang said, "It's okay to laugh, but Lin Qing's family shouldn't be the kind of people to talk casually. Lin Qing's family, you think so.""I must abide by my agreement. ”
When Lin Han spoke, his hands were shaking slightly.
Zhu Youtang said again, "Then Bingkuan, what exactly do you need from the Lin Qing family? Tell me in person. Do you want to go to Beiyong to continue studying, or do you want more guidance from the Lin Qing family in the future?" You"
Zhang Zhou heard that the emperor still wanted to help him get some benefits from Lin Han.
Whether it is knowledge or fame, having an Imperial College minister to help you can indeed achieve twice the result with half the effort.
But Zhang Zhou was thinking in his heart, Your Majesty, you just forced Old Man Lin to do something he didn't want to do, so that he couldn't get off the stage. Is it really okay? You really pushed me to the opposite side of the civil servants and scholars. .
"Your Majesty, I have a small request, but I don't know if Mr. Lin will accept the offer of wine."
"Say"
This time it is Lin Han took the initiative.
Pour out any bad news you have, don’t bother others, just do what you promise, and there will be nothing to do with it in the future anyway.
When Zhu Youtang saw that Lin Han was so eager to ask Zhang Zhou to make conditions, he also smiled and reminded, "Bingkuan, it's okay to speak out."
Zhang Zhou said, "I came out years ago. He published a collection of poems, which used a poem by Lin Jijiu's daughter, which gave her some fame. However, Lin Jijiu thought it was insulting to the family tradition and sent her back to her ancestral home in Fujian. Chen did not want to be punished for what he had done. I want Lin Jijiu to send someone to bring her back."
Lin Han frowned when he heard this.
What does my family’s affairs have to do with you?
Zhu Youtang thought for a while and sighed, "It is a good thing to become famous with poetry. Why would Lin Qing's family think it is an insult to the family?" Where is the wind?"
Lin Han said, "I don't think it is an insult to the family tradition."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Don't hide it, Lin Jijiu. Before my wife left, she wrote a letter scolding me, thinking that I had caused her life-long event. Your Majesty, that's it. Because Miss Lin is going to be sent back to Fujian, she will probably She delayed her marriage, so Miss Lin believed that I had delayed her life. I only saw this letter after returning to the capital, and I felt extremely sorry."
When Lin Han heard this, he was furious.
My daughter actually corresponded with a strange man
This strange man was the sinner who caused her to ruin the family tradition
Zhu Youtang nodded and said, " If that's the case, Lin Qing's family really shouldn't be like this. It's better to just listen to Bingkuan and take him back. You should be cautious about marriage."
Lin Han hesitated for a moment.
Originally, no one else can interfere with your own family affairs.
I can go wherever I want my daughter to go, get married if I want her to, and be an old girl for the rest of her life, that is also my pleasure.
But now
There was a bet with Zhang Zhou, and the emperor came forward to speak, which was to force him to change his principles.
"Yes." Lin Han gritted his teeth and agreed.
But I hated Zhang Zhou with all my heart.
Seeing that Lin Han was so understanding, Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "Well, if Lin Qing's family has any doubts about your daughter's marriage, I can make arrangements for her. Bingkuan, you still have Did he bring it up?"
Lin Han almost wanted to say, isn't it the same thing? Your Majesty, we can't lie.
If I keep mentioning this, won’t I have to be controlled by this kid in the future?
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, “No more.”
Zhu Youtang said to Zhang Zhou It's a bit of a pity that he didn't propose to become Lin Han's disciple or ask Lin Han to help him become famous.
After talking for a long time, Zhang Zhou didn’t seem to be fighting for anything for himself
“Bingkuan, you have good talents and learning, and you also value reason. You're right, is that word really written by the daughter of the Lin family?" Zhu Youtang suddenly asked with a smile.
Zhang Zhou was surprised and said, "Your Majesty, I don't know what you mean."
"Haha. Okay, I won't ask anymore. Bingkuan is a talented person in Lin Qing's family. He You will not disgrace Beiyong's reputation in Beiyong. From now on, you can discuss more knowledge and use my reward to give it to Lin Qing's family."
Zhu Youtang is not unreasonable.
He knew that this time he might be embarrassing Lin Han, so he specially prepared a gift from the emperor, hoping to heal Old Man Lin's inner trauma.
Zhang Zhou and Lin Han left the palace together, with Xiao Jing leading the way.
But Xiao Jing was very advanced in his knowledge, allowing Zhang Zhou and Lin Han to communicate privately.
"Shilang Lin, I'm sorry." Zhang Zhou smiled.
Lin Han said coldly, "Are you trying to show me what human nature is?"
Zhang Zhou was still laughing.
It’s good that you, Old Man Lin, have this level of consciousness.
What else can I see?As for worldliness, do you think you are awesome because you are the prince of the country offering wine? You don’t know that the greatest humanity and sophistication of the Ming Dynasty is the emperor.
"Why are you interfering in my family's family affairs?" Lin Han asked angrily.
Zhang Zhou spread his hands and said, "Look at what Lin Shilang said, I don't want to harm your daughter."
"Humph" Lin Han snorted coldly, which means you are just too meddlesome. Nosy.
Zhang Zhou said, "It seems that Mr. Lin is not very aware of some things. Didn't Madam Ling tell you that my wife entered the palace years ago, and my concubine also entered the palace, and was summoned by the Empress Dowager alone? Guess what? What is the purpose of the Empress Dowager?"
Lin Han originally thought that Zhang Zhou was just looking for trouble.
After listening to Zhang Zhou’s words, his expression suddenly changed from angry to solemn.
They all wear black faces, but black people also have different black methods.
Zhang Zhou continued, "The Empress Dowager told a dream before, saying that in the dream she saw a rootless tree next to Jiaotai Hall, and the late Emperor sat on it and talked. Then this happened. , Minister Lin is probably a smart man, so I’ll just tell you that the Empress Dowager wants to choose a concubine for Her Majesty.”
Lin Han said coldly, “What’s the matter with you?”
Zhang Zhou said, "Unfortunately, I was the one your Majesty asked to interpret the dream. I was also present when my concubine entered the palace, and the Empress Dowager also paid great attention to my suggestions. I was thinking, if the Empress Dowager consults me on this matter again in the future, What should I say? If it’s like today, I’ll first ask Mr. Lin what you mean.”
“You”
Lin Han was originally full of anger.
After hearing this, I instantly felt like I was being manipulated by Zhang Zhou.
"Shilang Lin, do you want your concubine to enter the palace, or do you not?"
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"If the Empress Dowager insists on this, I will Would it be too deliberate to say that Your Majesty is not suitable for having a concubine?"
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Lin Han obviously knew that his wife brought a concubine into the palace and gave birth to a daughter, although he did not know about the Queen Mother Zhou After all, Ruan didn't see that part with his own eyes, but what Zhang Zhou said was reasonable and well-founded, so he didn't doubt it was false.
The Empress Dowager Zhou’s thoughts are not a secret.
Even if he was worried about his daughter's marriage, he would never let her marry into the palace to compete with Queen Zhang for favor.
Lin Han is a very principled person and never wants to gain any benefits for himself through marriage. He is a very traditional and authoritarian father.
Zhang Zhou said, "Shilang Lin, I have a little personal opinion on this matter. In my opinion, it is not a bad thing for my daughter to go out more and meet more people. At least it will It’s true that I want to give up the idea of dispelling the Queen Mother. I wrote that word. I am helping her.”
“You”
Lin Han originally wanted to ask, but you already wanted to. Help my daughter, why should we let her stay in the capital?
This is not a chance for the Empress Dowager
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Whether this can be done or not depends not on where your daughter is, but on The words of the Empress Dowager, even if you send your daughter to the ends of the world, the Empress DowagerThe Empress Dowager ordered, "You are not going to take her back and do things deliberately, but you might as well be more easy-going and let your daughter be a talented woman in the capital, so that the men in the world can see her grace." ”
“Whether a rigorous family tradition is more important, whether Miss Lin’s talents and reputation are more important, or whether Shilang Lin’s intention is to let her enter the palace as a concubine is all a matter of Shilang Lin’s personal choice. I'm just telling you what I know and see, I don't mean anything else. hehe. "Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website without anti-theft and free reading