September 11th.
On the day of the Nanjing Cultural Conference.
On the banks of Mochou Lake in the west of Nanjing City, scholars gathered together. Debates were being held one after another at this time, and the protagonists of the day were those who had been "invited" by Zhang Zhou to come to Jiangnan for a literary competition. Lingnan School, with Zhan Ruoshui as the leader.
Zhang Zhou was not in a hurry to go to the meeting that day. The people accompanying him did not include his colleagues in the Sixth Department, because everyone else in the Sixth Department had to work on errands except him.
Yin Wuxiong of Yingtian Prefecture and Cheng Minzheng, who is about to go north to serve as Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, will go with him as the nominal sponsors of this cultural conference. At the same time, there will be another person, the Nanjing garrison minister and Zhang Zhong Xu Wei, Duke of Wei, was in charge of military affairs.
"I never thought that, Duke Lai, you are not only majestic and heroic, you can kill enemies and serve your country on the battlefield, but you are also the number one scholar. It is really admirable and admirable."
Xu From the moment he met Zhang Zhou, he kept complimenting him.
Because Xu You also knew that Zhu Fu, the Duke of Chengguo, had completed his training. The emperor would send Zhu Fu back to Nanjing at any time to serve as a garrison minister, and Xu You wanted to return to the capital. As for his next errand, It no longer depends on the ministers' deliberations. It seems to be the emperor's decision, but in fact, the emperor is most willing to adopt Zhang Zhou's opinion.
It seems that both of them are Dukes of the country and their status is equal. He, Xu Yan, even has the upper hand in terms of qualifications and prestige.
But in fact, Xu Yan also knew that considering his current status in the Ming Dynasty, he was not worthy of carrying Zhang Zhou's shoes.
Zhang Zhou and Xu Chu finally left the city and asked with a smile, "I heard that Wei Guogong recently petitioned to remove his armor and return to his fields because of the disaster."
Xu Chu sighed and said, "That's exactly what happened." In this way, I have spent half my life in the army, and it is time for me to cultivate my moral character. I think that I have not achieved much in the past few years in the south, but I am still criticized by people for not doing things well, saying that I am old and stupid, and even disasters are caused by me. I am truly ashamed of your majesty and colleagues, as well as the people, so I want to return to the capital and live my life well."
What a long life.
People with power want to hold on to their power until they die. There are a few people who voluntarily give up their power.
To put it nicely, Xu Yan is not good at saying it. In fact, I I want to continue to defend Nanjing, or hold an important position, but others don't agree. Why don't you tell me?
Zhang Zhou said, "Does the Duke of Wei know that the little Tatar prince has repeatedly committed crimes recently?"< /p>
"I heard that in the land of Ningxia, the little Tatar prince invaded repeatedly. I heard that the trilateral general Qin Lao made the platform, but was unable to mobilize troops. I heard that Zhijie also went there." Mentioning Zhu Feng is like mentioning his own nephew.
In fact, the two families of Wei Guogong and Cheng Guogong were still on good terms. When Zhu Feng was still in Nanjing, he often visited and studied at Wei Guogong's house.
Zhang Zhou said, "I wonder if Wei Guogong has any good strategies to defend against the enemy."
"Ahem, no."
When Xu Chu heard this, he thought he wanted to I went to the northwest to fight
There is no benefit in going to that bitter cold place. Losing will be even more fatal. You may even lose your title, but you can avoid it if you can.
But he can’t say that I don’t want to serve the country with all my loyalty to the Ming Dynasty. Naturally, he has to find an excuse to shirk it. There is no need to let the old man worry about it. The autumn air is crisp and the scenery is pleasant."
When Zhang Zhouyi looked at Xu Yan's appearance, he knew that such a person would not be responsible.
He is only fifty years old, but he no longer has the courage to go into battle to kill the enemy. He looks like a greasy old man.
Zhang Zhou thought to himself, the Ming Dynasty has such fat ministers who do not practice military art or pay attention to the training of soldiers. It is no wonder that such people cannot even talk about war on paper when they go to the battlefield. From the middle and late Hongzhi period to the early Zhengde period, the Ming Dynasty's borders would always be passively attacked.
Mochou Lake.
Zhu Houzhao also dressed up to attend the event that day. He was in good spirits that day because Zhang Zhou said that this wedding was held for him alone.
He came to the literary conference just to show off his talents. By the way, Cheng Minzheng also announced in public that those three poems were his favorite. The young man liked this kind of pretentious moment in front of others, so that he even We forgot what the communication conference itself was about.
"Brother Zhu, please slow down."
In recent days, Sun Che and others have always been brothers to Zhu Houzhao.
They also felt that this ten-year-old young master only looked ordinary. In fact, he had a very strong background, with a government background, and he was a high-ranking official in the court.
Zhu Houzhao pointed to a large platform by Mochou Lake and said, "What is that?"
"That is a water pavilion, an island on the lake, but only those who are invited can enter." , Everyone who competes in the literary world today will still enter the top." Gong Yeping said, looking back, "Although there are so many scholars coming to Nanjing recently, in fact only those students from Lingnan will be taken seriously. , After all, the name of this literary meeting is actually the result of the debate between Zhang Xueshi and the Lingnan School."
Zhu Houzhao said excitedly, "Then I want to go in and listen."
Hu Feng said. "I went to the government office in advance. They didn't give me permission to pass. They said that people who were not invited could not get in unless they had an official ultimatum with them."
"Official ultimatum" Zhu Houzhao didn't quite understand. these things.
Hu Feng explained, "It is the certificate for becoming an official. Those with official rank can pass by themselves."
Zhu Houzhao muttered, "What rank do I have?"
Liu Jin came over and said, "Sir, you are not an official."
"Hey, yes." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile, "But I am better than them."
Sun Che smiled and said, "Young Master, your talent is very good. You don't necessarily need to be an official to leave a name in history. Those three poems can be the same. But today Bachelor Cheng will be here. If he says in public that those three poems are What he did was only afraid of youStill have to suffer the loss of being dumb. "
"Go and call Yang Peng. "Zhu Houzhao said to Liu Jin.
"Yes. ”
Yang Peng was responsible for protecting Zhu Houzhao that day.
Before, Yang Peng was a secret protector, but after Zhu Houzhao lived in the Palace Villa, Yang Peng’s identity could also be made public.
With Yang Peng, the master of Dongchangchang, Zhu Houzhao knew that he could walk sideways today and go wherever he wanted.
"Who is that?"
Gongye. Ping and others looked at Yang Peng coming over, and Yang Peng was accompanied by a few capable men. Because Zhu Houzhao needed to be protected that day, and there were many people, although Yang Peng ordered the accompanying Jinyi guards not to wear official uniforms, but weapons and other They were still well prepared.
When Sun Che and the others saw the posture of the people brought by Yang Peng, they felt that the other party was unusual. "Yang Peng came over and saluted Zhu Houzhao.
Zhu Houzhao said, "Where's my pass? I'm going to the water pavilion and arrange the best seat for me. "
"Yes. Yang Peng greeted, "Escort the young master to the water court." ”
There are three wooden bridges connecting the water pond of Mochou Lake to the shore.
The wooden bridge was actually blocked that day. Officers and soldiers held the hand, and no one without a pass was allowed to do so. Passing through, and with Yang Peng leading the way, it would be easy for them to pass the wooden bridge.
Sun Che asked in a low voice, "Brother Zhu, I see that this man is dressed in an extraordinary way, but he is working in the government."
Zhu Houzhao said, "My husband brought it here. ”
“That gentleman of yours is so proud that even the government officials have to give him some respect.” "Sun Che actually wanted to ask, is he still a student?
A few of us also want to worship such an awesome gentleman.
Gong Yeping asked, "Mr. I don't know what the young master is. , what is his fame?"
Zhu Houzhao had previously refused to tell Zhang Zhou's identity and the yamen he worked for. When asked about his fame this time, he said, "Look at him, you will know that he is a Jinshi. ”
“No wonder. "Gong Yeping said with envy, "You are already a Jinshi at a young age, and you are still working as an errand in the Nanjing Yamen. I think you are at least the head of the Six Ministries in Nanjing, and you can go everywhere."
"Haha. ”
Zhu Houzhao thought about it and realized that he, Mr. Zhang, was indeed serving as an errand in the Sixth Ministry of Nanjing, but his role was not as a principal, but as the Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing.
It is also considered a public servant. Ping is right.
There are still many people in Tingzhou.
But compared with those people on the shore who claim to be scholars. But most of them are just joining in the fun. The scholars here are obviously of higher rank.
Soldiers from Shuntian Mansion and Nanjing Bingma Division have already guarded the stage, and different schools have their own positions.
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Yang Peng said, "Master, wait here for Master Zhang to come. What do you think?"
"Okay. "Zhu Houzhao said, "Find me a chair and prepare some for them. We don't belong to any school of thought. We can just watch the fun on the side. "
Yang Peng quickly arranged for people to move the chairs.
Before they could sit down, some local scholars from Nanjing came over. They had obviously heard of Zhu Houzhao’s existence and had seen Zhu Houzhao himself. One of them said, “This is not Zhu Shou. Is Zhu a talented person?"
Zhu Houzhao looked at him and said, "Who are you?"
"I, Li Ying, am an insignificant scholar in Nanjing," the other party said, "You claim to be proficient in mind. I can study and write poems. I boasted about Haikou at a young age and felt that I was extraordinary, but I am here today."
Sun Che and others felt very embarrassed.
Because they also felt that Zhu Houzhao had exaggeratedly boasted, which would bring shame to them as well.
Zhu Houzhao said with a disapproving look, "It's okay. I'm thick-skinned. If you feel extraordinary, you should be extraordinary. If you are not convinced, go back and discuss it above to see who is more knowledgeable."
Li Ying looked sarcastic, and a group of people walked away with ridicule.
It seems that they don’t even bother to get close to Zhu Houzhao. < /p>
"No, I'm here to make a name for myself today." Zhu Houzhao looked confident.
"Coming, coming"
Someone was shouting not far away.
On a separate wooden trestle, a group of people in official uniforms came, including Cheng Minzheng, Wu Xiong, Zhang Zhou, Xu Yan and others who had just arrived. At the same time, there were many people from the Nanjing Hanlin Academy.
The scholars became excited.
"There seems to be Duke Lai."
The crowd moved towards that direction.
Hu Feng was about to run up to join in the fun, but he was pulled by Gong Yeping, and Sun Che also took back the steps he took.
Gong Yeping asked, "Have you seen him the day before yesterday?" "
Hu Feng also suddenly came over, squinted his eyes and took a closer look, and said, "It's not really clear, but it seems to be"
The four senior officials who came, three of them They have all seen it, even if one of them didn't see it clearly, when the three of them got together, they all understood it.
It turns out that Zhu Houzhao dared to come today because he is from the "organizer". Doesn't that mean that this kid is not bragging, he is really here to "make a name for himself"
It is different from Zhu Houzhao and others who went to Tingzhou.
The brothers Li Zhaoxian and Li Jue who came from the capital at the same time to participate in this grand event, as well as the people who came with them, had no chance to go to the island at this time.
"Brother Li, after asking, the other party did not believe that you are the son of a great scholar, so"
There are many people around Li Zhaoxian, all of whom are known as "masters of mind-reading" ", either Li Zhaoxian's classmates in the Imperial College, or friends he made.
"It's about to begin. I think I saw Lord Lai Guo." someone said.
Zhang Zhou appeared in front of people many times in the capital, and evenThere are actually many people who have participated in competitions in the literary world and know Zhang Zhou.
Li Zhaoxian said, "Follow me, tell me my father's name, I don't believe you can't go up."
When the others arrived at the bridge, they announced their family name to each other, but the official officer couldn't even look at it. Don't look at them.
"Which yamen are you from?" Most of the people who came with Li Zhaoxian were also the children of officials, so naturally they were very dissatisfied with the behavior of the officers and soldiers.
Li Jue was bright-eyed and gave his brother a hand. Li Zhaoxian frowned and looked at his sister.
Li Jue said, "They are from Jinyiwei."
Li Zhaoxian observed carefully and discovered that, as his sister said, although these people were wearing ordinary official uniforms on the outside, they were lined with Yes, it's Jin Yiwei's flying fish suit.
When Li Zhaoxian found that this group of people was not easy to mess with, he quickly pulled a few companions aside.
"Brother Li, we are not going up." Some people were still dissatisfied.
Li Zhaoxian said, "I can't see where I am, or I can't hear clearly from here, but I can still see the situation on the stage from a distance, so let's go here."
The person walking next to me People are still complaining, "Who knew that Yingtian Mansion would be arranged in such a place? It's really disappointing. Why not find a more open place? There are so many places in Yingtian Mansion that are suitable for hosting large-scale literary conferences. Is this deliberately not giving us a chance to perform?" ”
In the center of the cultural venue.
It was arranged by Zhang Zhou and the main stage was decorated.
The location of the main podium is relatively high and there is a certain distance from the viewing podium opposite.
After a few people arrived, they were not in a hurry to take their seats.
"Bang, bang, bang"
On Tingzhou, there was the sound of artillery.
It frightened the surrounding soldiers, but in fact the bullets fired were blanks, and they only made a sound.
Build enough momentum.
Then Cheng Minzheng stepped onto the podium and announced to the public, "My man, Cheng Minzheng, has received the emperor's great kindness and deeply appreciates the virtues of God. The emperor's grace has spread throughout the world. Today, a literary gathering will be held in Yingtian Mansion to invite Mr. Lai Guo. , Wei Guogong, Ying Tianfu Yin, and several colleagues from the Southern Hanlin Academy witnessed the academic affairs. I hope that the scholars in the world will take it as their own responsibility to help the country."
Follow Cheng Minzheng. Finished.
Zhang Zhou walked towards the main stage from the side.
The people watching the excitement below were very excited when they saw Zhang Zhou. They are the people who are living in the story.
In the past, Zhang Zhou's reputation was too great, and his reputation was also left behind in the literary world. He was also a master of the Ming Dynasty, and he was also a scholar of the classics. Not to mention Zhang Zhou's almost arrogant reverse in the past two years. Heavenly ability.
Suddenly seeing a living person is no different from seeing a semi-immortal.
But the most stunned people present were actually the people around Zhu Houzhao.
Only then did they realize that the "sir" of young Master Zhu Shou was actually the famous Lord Lai Guo
"He he he he" Hu Feng pulled Zhu Houzhao's clothes. , stuttering when speaking.
Zhu Houzhao shook off his hand and glared at himHe glanced at and said, "Listen to Mr. Zhang."
As he was speaking, Yang Peng came over with the Jin Yiwei who were wearing serious flying fish uniforms and embroidered spring knives. It happened that the place here was also empty, and he directly surrounded Zhu Houzhao and others. middle.
Zhang Zhou on the stage also spoke: "I, Zhang Zhou, with cursive calligraphy Bingkuan, received the imperial edict to go to the south of the Yangtze River to counsel on military matters. I escorted the Ming Dynasty Crown Prince here to invite His Royal Highness to the stage."
< p>"Wow"The whole Tingzhou exploded instantly.
With the shore, the news soon spread.
Under the escort of Yang Peng and others, Zhu Houzhao strode towards the steps of the stage.
When he walked onto the stage and stood in front of Zhang Zhou, the three people who came with him, Sun Che, refused to take a step to the stage. They were now in a state of confusion.
Not only Sun Che and the others, but also Zhan Ruoshui and other representatives of the Lingnan School opposite, as well as other representatives of the Jiangxi-Ganxi, Weinan and Zhejiang Schools, were all so surprised at this time that it was difficult to calm down. An extremely terrifying thought swirled in everyone's mind. The person who joined Zhang Zhou was actually the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty.
"See His Highness the Crown Prince." Zhang Zhou bowed his hands to Zhu Houzhao.
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang, you're welcome. I'm here today just to attend a grand gathering of Jiangnan literary circles. I apologize for disturbing you."
Someone is going down below. Pointing on the stage, he said from a distance, "Isn't that Zhu Shou who wrote poetry?"
"That's the prince"
"Those three poems were written by the prince."
"It's terrible"
Originally, there were people who were planning to slap Cheng Minzheng's rainbow fart in advance, such as Bachelor Cheng, you are good at writing poems, your poems are unparalleled in the world and can be compared to Li Du, but now they Suddenly he realized that whoever belongs to him belongs to him, and the treasure of a ten-year-old boy cannot be snatched away by ordinary people.
Zhang Zhoudao said, "I know that on the way to the south, the prince felt something and wrote three poems. After arriving in the south of the Yangtze River, they were revealed to the world. I, Cheng Shilang and others read them on my behalf. They were grateful for the prince's profound knowledge. His unique insights and deep love for talents made him deeply moved. He also asked the prince to write this poem for the world’s scholars in public to show his expectations for the world’s scholars. ”
“Good”
Zhu Houzhao was very proud.
By the way, he also took a look at the people under the stage who had looked down on him.
Let each of you say something to "hurt Zhongyong". Today I will let them see what it means to use power to suppress others and what it means to be unshakable.
Cheng Minzheng came out in person, put a paperweight on Zhu Houzhao, and also helped Zhu Houzhao grind his ink.
Zhu Houzhao made a big stroke.
He began to write down his three poems on the paper one by one.
When Zhu Houzhao finished writing, Zhang Zhoudao said, "I will go back and invite Nanyong to offer wine, and send this painting over. It will be framed and used as a warning to the world."
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, " It’s up to you how Mr. Zhang arranges it.” Please remember to bookmark it. The website is the latest and fastest.Free reading without anti-theft