After seeing Zhu Feng, Chen Rui left the Chinese army tent and returned to his tent where he slept. Before he could sit down and drink tea, Zhang Yong came.
"Eunuch Zhang"
The person Chen Rui respected the most in the army was naturally the close minister around the queen and the lieutenant who helped Wang Weining achieve a great victory at the pass.
Zhang Yong motioned to Chen Rui not to be polite, and then sat down.
"Uncle Pingjiang, you just went to see Uncle Anbian, and what you said is already known to our family."
After Zhang Yong finished speaking, Chen Rui became cautious.
At that time, in addition to Zhang Yanling who was eavesdropping outside, he also had ears through the wall
It seems that Zhang Yong, the eunuch who oversees the army, is still very competent and keeps an eye on them all the time.
Zhang Yongdao "I heard that you gave your daughter to Mr. Zhang, why are you talking to Uncle An Bian about marriage?"
"This" Chen Rui didn't know Zhang Yong's intention , and it’s hard to explain.
It kind of means betrothing a daughter to two families. Although it is not a betrothal to Zhang Zhou, it is reasonable to say that you can't go back on your promise to go out.
"My daughter is already in Mr. Zhang's name. Aren't they all sent to the house? Don't blame our family for talking too much. Before our family leaves the capital, some colleagues will follow us. I said, if you want to regret it by marrying An Bianbo, I advise you to give up this idea as soon as possible. Because your Majesty also knows about this matter."
Zhang Yong actually came to persuade Chen. Rui, don't mess around.
The emperor asked you to come to Liaodong to lead the army, and gave you a chance to redeem your merits. Do you think there are no prerequisites?
Are you giving gifts to Zhang Zhou? The emperor just looks at you. The attitude of giving gifts, if you can sincerely serve Zhang Zhou, the emperor will feel that you are one of his own.
As a result, you just said that you would give your daughter to Zhang Zhou. Let’s not talk about Zhang Zhou’s attitude towards this, but if you go back on your word, you will be causing trouble for yourself.
"The general has learned a lesson." Chen Rui quickly showed a fearful attitude.
Zhang Yong sighed, "What's so good about Uncle An Bian is that he's just a vase. There are so many vases in the world, and you have to support this vase when you marry him. It's better to find a good backer, a big tree." It’s better to enjoy the cool down there.”
Zhang Yong was reminding Chen Rui.
You chose the wrong target.
It seems that marrying Zhu Feng is a good thing for you, but in fact Zhu Feng has no ability at all and relies on Zhang Zhou to support him.
You can’t do the right thing in the first place and then regret it when you think it will hurt your old face.
"Yes, yes." Chen Rui continued to respond.
Zhang Yong smiled and said, "If this battle can be won, our family will rely on you more in the future." Chi is right." Chen Rui also saw that Zhang Yong also wanted to recruit him.
Does Zhang Yongyong want to win over Wang Weining?
But what is Wang Weining's identity? Although Wang Weining likes to curry favor with middle officials, he likes to curry favor with the one who is the biggest, either Dai Yi or Chen Kuan.
Now Wang WeiningIt was obvious that he was ingratiating himself with Zhang Zhou, and he only showed polite respect to Zhang Yong. Zhang Yong still wanted to make achievements in the military world in the future. If he wanted to become a royal eunuch, a lieutenant in charge of the capital camp, etc., he would need them. Military background.
Chen Rui also seemed to understand why Zhang Yong wanted to give him some advice on sending his daughter away, because the two of them had common interests.
March 18th.
Early in the morning, all the tributes gathered at the left gate of Chang'an.
This place is also called "Dragon Gate" because the yellow and gold lists for each palace examination are hung here. For scholars all over the world, this is the symbol of the carp leaping over the Dragon Gate. This time Every tribute comes here looking happy.
Basically, there are no candidates who fail the imperial examination. Even if there are those who fail the imperial examination, it is basically because their parents died suddenly and they have to go back to the system, or they suddenly become seriously ill or have hiccups.
Gongshi who did not participate in the palace examination will be released as Jinshi after the expiration of the period of service. This has always been the case in the Ming Dynasty.
"Everyone, have you heard that after this palace examination, Shujishi will not be selected. It seems that apart from winning the Dingjia, there is no possibility of palace selection."
The gold medal list has not yet been hung, and the tributes do not need to line up yet, but they are exchanging news with each other.
What concerned them the most was the selection of the Ming Dynasty's prime minister. The selection examination for Shujishi was cancelled.
After hearing this news, many people also cast hostile eyes on Tang Yin, because the rumors from outside basically described this incident. The main reason why Shujishi was not selected this time was This time the exam involves vend questions.
It turned out that Zhang Zhou was also involved in the case.
But if the candidates want to hate him, they can’t hate Zhang Zhou. Even if they want to express their anger, they still have to pick on Tang Yin, a soft persimmon.
"Bingkuan."
Zhang Zhou was still standing there with his eyes closed and concentrating. Lin Ting came over and saluted Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhoudui smiled and handed over his hand, "Brother Lin."
Lin Ting said, "I was too embarrassed to ask you about the poem about my sister-in-law before in front of others."
< p>Don't talk nonsense. Anyway, the palace exam has been completed and only the results have not been released. Lin Ting now goes straight to the point and asks about the poem.Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Isn't it written by your sister?"
"Bingkuan, a wise man doesn't speak secretly. My sister-in-law is troubled a lot by this matter. Please clear up any doubts." Lin Ting was also polite.
You Zhang Zhou took a poem and said it was written by my sister. I didn’t brag about it and stare at you, so I can’t see any ill intentions on your part, but a literati will also seek truth from facts.
Zhang Zhou shook his head, "Actually, Brother Lin, you shouldn't ask, do you have to say something clearly?"
"That's you"
Lin Ting is also smart people.
Since it was not written by my sister, and no one else has acknowledged that it was written by her, it can only be Zhang Zhou’s masterpiece.
Zhang Zhou did not deny it, which is equivalent to admitting it. .
Lin Tingdao "Then why don't you do it yourself"
p>Zhang Zhou said, "Fame and fame are like floating clouds to me. Let's talk about a little bit of false fame. If you don't understand, brother Lin, you may ask your father for advice."
"My father" Lin Ting was confused.
Is this my father’s instruction?
Zhang Zhou actually told him that your father still thought it was Queen Mother Zhou who asked me to do this. In fact, I just wanted to kill your sister earlier. Tell her not to pester me. As expected, your family members all have the same personality and like to cause trouble for others.
It’s not that one family doesn’t enter the same house.
"The list is released"
As he said this, officials from the Ministry of Etiquette came out at the door, holding the gold list, ready to announce it.
Then they will also line up and enter the palace to prepare for the passing ceremony.
Inside Fengtian Hall.
The court meeting is still in progress, and the focus of the day's issue is that the northwest censor impeached Cheng Guogong Zhu Fu for not staying in Yansui after arriving in Yansui, suspected of delaying the war, and there are also The situation of retreating when encountering the enemy.
This is the key point when Zhu Youtang sent Xiao Jing to bother Zhang Zhou last night.
This does not mean that if the emperor does not hold Zhu Fu accountable, Zhu Fu can be safe and sound. In fact, Ke Dao's officials are clear about what he did in the northwest. Dayan Khan's men are getting more and more noisy around Yansui. , Zhu Fu's pressure is getting greater. If you don't send troops, you will be impeached. It depends on the emperor's decision.
"My dear friends, even if Duke Cheng Guo made no progress in Yansui, at least he did not cause the place to be robbed, right?"
Zhu Youtang on the issue of Zhu Fu , I will still say a few words for him.
Zhang Zhou did not favor Zhu Fu, but the emperor would think that he was the commander-in-chief appointed by me. Why should you ask me to transfer Gang when he has not made any big mistakes? Not long after Zhu Fu in the northwest was dismissed from his post and investigated
Ma Wensheng, Minister of the Ministry of War, said: "Your Majesty, Yansui involves hundreds of thousands of acres of surrounding farmland. If the Tatars continue to refuse to retreat and the border troops continue to show no movement, I am afraid that it will affect spring sowing, summer harvest and other matters, so we should strictly guard the passes at all places, or we can drive away the Tatar raiders."
Ma Wensheng did not support directly sending troops to the grassland.
But Zhu Fu always kept his troops in the pass, and he was even more opposed to it.
When the Tatars come, they just don’t engage in battle. They don’t even pursue them. There is no real fighting between the two sides. Now the people and animals around Yansui are protected by city fortresses, but there are no walls around the fields. , the Tatar cavalry trample them as they please.
Xie Qian also came out and said, "Your Majesty, now the emphasis of the troops on the nine sides should be transferred to Yansui, Ningxia and Guyuan."
Let's talk. , the minister still had objections to the emperor's ambush in Liaodong.
I have never heard that the Ming Dynasty should regard the defense of Liaodong as a top priority. After all, the Ming Dynasty only set up governors in Jiliao and never set up a general level. The little Tatar prince Batu Meng did not I have been to Liaodong, why should I listen to Zhang Zhou and change the focus?
Zhu Youtang said, "Tatars have no intention of large-scale invasion around Yansui. There are many."It's just some reports of turmoil and chaos. Let's wait until something really happens. ”
The emperor ignored the suggestions of Ma Wensheng and Xie Qian.
In other words, there was no need to pay attention at all.
I meant to let Zhu Feng go to Ningyuan to prepare for the war. But does this affect the situation in the northwest? The people preparing for the war are not local troops in Liaodong
You must say that the Ming Dynasty’s border defense focus has shifted now, and I have not said that Wang Weining will be transferred to Liaodong
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If we want to make a fuss about Zhu Fu's huddle in Yansui, we might as well ask me to send more troops to the three sides, but Bingkuan has already said that even if the grassland tribes encounter natural or man-made disasters , they don’t dare to invade the border on a large scale now. Since they know that no big trouble will happen there, why do they need to strengthen their preparedness?
Is it possible that the cost of allocating money, food and materials to the three sides is small?
The emperor and his ministers were in a stalemate over the issue of the focus of the nine-border military deployment.
Then the court meeting was about to end, and Xiao Jing went to the emperor to report. He said, "Your Majesty, all the tribute students have been lined up on both sides of the hall waiting for you. Your Majesty, please give your order." "
Zhu Youtang felt a little better when he thought that Zhang Zhou would win the first prize today. He smiled and said, "Everyone, if there is something to spread about today, it is better to put aside the border matters first. Let’s talk about it tomorrow. ”
This sounds right at first glance.
Since there are no major events in the northwest, let’s discuss it in detail tomorrow. The focus today is on spreading the news.
But Some people feel that there is ambiguity in the emperor's words.
Why don't you say it today? Why don't you wait until tomorrow? Your Majesty, what's the matter with the smile on your face? Your Majesty, don't you mean to say, tomorrow. Let Zhang Bingkuan enter the court as a Jinshi, and let us discuss it together when he is around
Ministers are more sensitive than anyone else when it comes to court affairs.
Especially. If someone who is able to reach the level of Pavilion Elder and Ministry Hall does not have the awareness of party unity and opposition, he probably doesn't know how he fell down.
The last time the Gongsheng entered the palace.
No need to do so this time.
Just line up based on the results of the imperial examination. Anyway, the yellow list has been posted and will be queued up when it is announced. The station is also convenient for getting out of the queue and reuniting.
There are 150 people on each side, with Zhang Zhou leading on the left, and Lun Wenxu as the second leader on the right.
The two teams stood for a while in the square in front of Fengtian Hall where they were participating in the palace examination, but they saw Xiao Jing coming out of the hall, and then all the civil and military ministers lined up on both sides of the front of Fengtian Hall, in front of the three hundred new scholars.
The emperor's throne was also rearranged in front of Fengtian Hall.
Zhonghe Shao music was played first. p>A man who was affiliated with Guanglu Temple and dressed as a ceremonial guard came out, holding a quiet whip, and danced and made three cracks of the whip.
This is to remind everyone present to be quiet. p>To increase the sense of solemnity
Then the live music turned to Danbi's great music, and the atmosphere instantly became high-spirited.
Since the Minister of Honglu Temple is currently vacant, Li Hao, the Minister of Guanglu Temple, stepped in to announce the system.
The so-called system is equivalent to an imperial edict.
"In the third month of the third month of the year of Jiwei, during the Jiaxu period, I personally planned to test the world's tributes outside the palace. The first one was awarded Jinshi and passed, the second was awarded Jinshi's background, and the third was awarded the same Jinshi. Origin."
Announcement completed.
Liu Jian, the chief assistant of the cabinet, handed the three papers to the emperor.
Just to show off, it means that the emperor has now personally checked your papers, and you are the disciples of the emperor.
First came the list of "Jinshi candidates". The emperor opened the paper and read out the person's name in person. Then the eunuch standing in front of the emperor made the announcement, and then six loud-voiced Jinyi guards announced together. The person's rank and name were called out, and the Honglu Temple official walked over and led the person out of the row, from two rows to one row.
"Jinshi and the first place in the first class, Zhang Zhou"
"Jinshi and the first place in the first class, Zhang Zhou"
" Jinshi and the first place, Zhang Zhou"
The first-class Jinshi was read out three times in a row.
The second and third places are only announced once, and no one goes to lead the way. People in the back row may not be able to hear what is being read, but everyone knows what their ranking is, and they probably only need to line up at the front. After that, just get out of the queue and pass by yourself after a while.
Zhang Zhou was the top pick.
Stand at the front.
Every time Zhu Youtang saw a name, he would look at Zhang Zhou when he raised his head, as if Zhang Zhou was there to make him feel at ease.
Wait until the names of all three hundred people are read out.
All civil and military officials and new scholars present need to salute the emperor.
Zhu Youtang was very interested and said on the spot, "Dear ministers, you are a model of the Ming Dynasty scholars. After entering the court, you should serve the court with all your heart. Tomorrow, I will give you a banquet with honor and honor in the Ministry of Etiquette, and I will order the Grand Master to serve as the official The prince's grand master, the British Duke Zhang Mao, hosted a banquet at the Ministry of Rites.
It has long been a rule that the leader of martial arts presides over the honor banquet. In the past three times during the Hongzhi period, Zhang Mao hosted the honor banquet on the day after the palace examination results were released in the third, sixth and ninth years of Hongzhi. Hosted by.
In the past, Zhang Mao would have thought it was just routine at most, but this time it was different. There was a maverick Zhang Zhou among the Jinshi. Perhaps Zhang Zhou’s status in the emperor’s mind was higher than that of old guys like them. They are both tall. Being able to host this favor banquet will bring a lot of honor to oneself.
The transmission is over.
Zhu Youtang originally wanted to call Zhang Zhou to Qianqing Palace for a talk, but Dai Yi reminded him that now that Zhang Zhou has just been awarded the Jinshi, he should wait for the completion of a series of activities for the new Jinshi before giving Zhang Zhou the gift. After taking the position of editor in the History Museum of the Hanlin Academy, Zhang Zhou was transferred to the palace.
Zhu Youtang temporarily resisted the urge to discuss affairs with Zhang Zhou.
Zhong Xinke Jinshi, an official in the Ministry of RitesThe officers led the way and exited the left gate of Chang'an.
As soon as they came out, everyone began to congratulate each other.
The higher the ranking, the more courtesy people will receive from others. As the number one scholar, Zhang Zhou was surrounded by as many people as on the day after the imperial examination.
"Mr. Zhang."
Before he could say a few words, someone suddenly stopped Zhang Zhou.
When he turned around, he saw Xiao Jing coming over with a smile on his face.
The other Jinshi had no experience in dealing with Zhongguan, so they all stepped aside but did not go far. They all wanted to know who this Zhongguan was and why he came to Zhang Zhou.
"Eunuch Xiao."
"Mr. Zhang, you don't have to be polite. We are here to remind you a few words. Originally, these words should have been told to you by someone from the Ministry of Rites."
Xiao Jing looked very enthusiastic.
Zhang Zhou thought to himself, you know you shouldn’t come here to remind me, but you come here anyway. This is not helping me gain face, but causing me trouble.
Do you know that Jinshis in the same discipline will treat me as an alien
Xiao Jing disagreed and said with a smile, "Tomorrow is the 19th day of the honor banquet, and the 20th royal family will give me crowns, belts, and treasure notes. On the 22nd, you need to express your gratitude to all the new scholars, and then go to the Confucian Temple to perform the ceremony of releasing vegetables. Your Majesty will also give you officials."
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Eunuch Xiao is too worried, I don't care about these things. I know. Besides, it’s not my fault.”
“Oh, Mr. Zhang, I’m not afraid that you just won the imperial examination and if you need help with something, just ask. ”
Xiao Jing just finished speaking.
However, Wu Xun, the civil servants who had previously participated in the court meeting, also came out of the palace gate. These people had a high status. As soon as they came out, they got into their own carriages, sedan chairs, etc. and left. They would not accept the visits of ordinary Jinshi. .
However, some people still came towards the Jinshi.
The leader was Zhang Mao, who had just been ordered to host the Enrong Banquet in Japan.
"Haha, Bingkuan, congratulations."
Zhang Mao, like Xiao Jing, did not shy away from the presence of so many new academicians, and showed his familiarity with Zhang Zhou , and walked all the way over to Zhang Zhou, shouting.
Zhang Zhou could only go with Zhang Mao to see the ceremony.
"Eunuch Xiao, you have an order." Zhang Mao looked at Xiao Jing.
Xiao Jing smiled and said, "After Mr. Zhang is admitted to the imperial examination, he will naturally have to be busy. The British Master should not cause more trouble for him."
"That is, that is ." Zhang Mao was thinking.
You are the one who is causing trouble for this kid, right? Even if I say hello to my nephew Bingkuan, it will be in your way
Zhang Mao said, "Bingkuan, look at you. I have nothing to prepare, so why don’t I lend you a horse and let you ride it and take a walk on East Chang’an Street. What do you think of the beautiful scenery?”
“Haha, no need.”
Zhang Zhou was ashamed.
The Ming Dynasty did not have a tradition of champions parading through the streets, or it was not an imperial examination project at all.
Zhang Mao is unique.
Zhang Zhou wanted to say that you, Old Man Zhang, have watched too many Nanxi operas
Xiao Jing smiled and said, "The British public opinion is very true. Mr. Zhang is the number one scholar in high school. How can we not make a name for ourselves?" But I don’t know how to tell the people around the capital.”
“You two, I have just received the title of Jinshi, and there are many things to do at home. There is an honor banquet tomorrow. Can you please go back and relax for a while. Getting ready"
Zhang Zhou meant.
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