When the emperor agreed, Zhang Zhou and Yang Tinghe were appointed as the examiners of the Shuntianfu Township Examination, which meant that a certain compromise was made on this matter.
In Zhu Youtang's original idea, the person who can cooperate with Zhang Zhou must be someone who can cooperate with Zhang Zhou in handling court affairs in the future. The best choice is Wang Hao, but considering Yang Tinghe He had not been in court for nearly two and a half years, and it was impossible to say which side he was closer to, so he agreed to this matter.
In order to let Zhang Zhou know the importance of cultivating party members, after the matter was settled, Zhu Youtang summoned Zhang Zhou to the palace alone to give him face-to-face instructions.
"Bingkuan, you come up with the questions. You don't have to be shy. There are two examiners in name, but in fact you can make the decision."
"When grading, Choose an article that you think is pertinent and see their strategies for governing the country from the article. You have been able to select so many capable ministers without having any contact with some people before. I believe that this time you can use the article as a reference. A lot of good people have been selected to govern the country.”
“The errands in the inner curtain are more difficult. You may not be used to it, so you can bring someone in to take care of your daily life. As long as you don’t leave the inner curtain at will, except for You need to do it yourself when writing the questions. At other times, including marking, you can also let others do it for you. You are only responsible for reading some selected articles."
"As for Yang Shijiao, I am here. Someone will tell him that he is also an old man in the Imperial Academy, and I believe he knows the rules."
Zhu Youtang's care for Zhang Zhou is not inconsiderate.
Afraid that Zhang Zhou would not adapt to this closed environment of presiding over exams, Zhang Zhou was specifically allowed to bring people into the inner curtain, but these people were not allowed to come into contact with the outside world, which was equivalent to saying that it was okay for Zhang Zhou to bring his family members in .
Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty, I am also a candidate, so I can actually adapt to these things. I'm afraid that I will live up to your Majesty's high expectations."
"Bingkuan, there is no need to belittle yourself. Don't you know your abilities? Even if none of the people you choose are good, it doesn't matter. Maybe people who are not very capable will rely on you. It's enough for me to have you to assist in government affairs. As long as they can obey your orders, Just get things done. I don’t need them to be very capable.”
Zhu Youtang is very free and easy.
When selecting talents for the country, I would not be surprised if you select a group of losers.
What I want is that they are your allies and can listen to your orders and act, then I will be satisfied.
These words made Xiao Jing, Chen Kuan and others next to them feel very uncomfortable after hearing this.
This is not trust, it is simply blind obedience.
Being an emperor is just about giving up the country. Other than that, I have never seen this kind of love between emperor and minister.
Li Zhang was responsible for sending Zhang Zhou out of the palace, and he also had to greet Yang Tinghe who was about to return to the city. Li Zhang went to give Yang Tinghe some "guidance."
"My lord, please understand. Your Majesty has asked you to bring people in, as long as it does not affect your daytime work on setting questions and grading papers."
Li Zhang’s face was still serious.
But what he said seemed to be flattering.
Zhang Zhou said, "This doesn't seem to be in line with the rules. It's not good to be impeached by ginseng."
Li Zhang said, "In fact, that's not the case, as long as the people in the inner curtain have no contact with the outside world. , even the former chief examiner would bring one or two boys in to check it out. After all, the environment inside is not as good as outside, and the food and drink expenses are very simple. We will also find someone to help you make arrangements to ensure that you are satisfied. You can feel more at ease inside and don’t have to be distracted by things other than talent selection.”
This means that you not only have to bring someone to bring tea and water, but also a cook and maid. And bring it in, treat the examination room as your own, and you don’t have to worry about the strange looks from outsiders.
Zhang Zhou smiled and nodded and said, "Then I would like to thank Eunuch Li for his kindness."
"You must hurry up and make arrangements. You will enter the inner curtain tomorrow. Is there anything you can't do in time?" If you are ready, just let me know and someone will send it to you."
Li Zhang can also be said to be "considerate."
“No trouble.”
Zhang Zhou smiled and refused.
I am only on a business trip for a few days, and I am in the capital without leaving the city gate. Besides, the food, food and housing are in charge of it. I really need to prepare so many things.
When I open the mine, I run into the mountains. No complaints either.
Li Zhang and Zhang Zhou said goodbye in front of the palace gate.
Here Zhang Zhou has to go back to his hometown first, and will have to preside over the provincial examination the next day. On that day, he is basically taking a vacation to deal with family matters first.
Li Zhang was at the palace gate, watching Zhang Zhou's carriage leave from a distance, and his expression relaxed a little.
Mo Bin, the commander of Jinyiwei, immediately appeared behind him.
"What's the matter?" Li Zhang was not so reserved in front of Mou Bin, but looked very strict.
Mo Bin said, "When I return to my father-in-law, everyone involved in the case in Yongping Mansion has been escorted to the capital, because Cai Guogong has not yet made a choice between the families involved in the case, and there are only two families in front of him who are definitely excluded from the case. , the remaining imperial prisons were not enough, so they were placed in the prison cells of the Ministry of Punishment. They had already sent people to say hello, and no one from the Ministry of Punishment was allowed to interfere. "
"Where is Dali Temple?" Li Zhang asked.
"Dali Temple only sent one eunuch to coordinate. Regarding the case of imprisonment, the people in Dali Temple did not want to pay attention to it. After all, His Majesty has already set the tone in the court, and Dali Temple is not good either. Go and change something."
Mo Bin said, and then called a hundred households to come over and hand over the more detailed case to Li Zhang.
Li Zhang did not shy away from the occasion. He opened the book directly at the entrance of the palace. It seemed that he was studying it carefully, but in fact it was just a glance and ten lines.
"There are still many people involved in the case. As you said before, leaving 50,000 taels of silver is actually not that much. The rest can go directly to the inner palace. Cai Guogong has not made any arrangements for this matter. ." Mou Bin said.
Li Zhang said, "Cai Guogong is busy with official duties. How can he have so much thought about these small details?""Ye's matter has been spoken for you Jin Yiwei before. He is worthy of you. Didn't he say before that there are two families that must be investigated?"
"Yes." Mou Bin said, "One family's surname is Zhao, and the other's surname is Xiang." ”
“Since these two families cannot escape, let’s attack them first and use various punishments first. At least, their involvement in the case must be confirmed. They are traitors to the country.” , I have to kill three tribes no matter what, and kill the majesty of these people, don't let them think that Cai Guogong is easy to talk to, and is ready to pardon them."
Li Zhang had a look of solemnity on his face
Mo Bin said, "Do you want to ask Duke Cai for instructions first?"
Li Zhang shook his head and said, "Cai Guo Gong will go to Wei tomorrow to preside over the provincial examination. It is a major event for selecting talents. After entering, there will be no exit." It takes at least half a month from the end of the township examination to the deer-melting banquet for grading and results announcement. Do you want Cai Guogong to preside over the examination while taking care of these trivial matters?"
"No way. Mou Bin said, "I have also heard that I have heard that there is a coal mine in Datong, and the government has some conflicts with the officials and gentry below. Do you want to mention it to your majesty?"
"Brother Xinjian will deal with it over there. Jin Yiwei didn't send anyone, what does it matter to you?" Li Zhang was a little impatient.
Mou Bin said, "I heard that Uncle Xin Xin has not been in Datong recently. He has been in places like Mao'erzhuang and Weininghai. During the first border patrol, Uncle Xin Xin kept his posture deliberately low. If something happened in Datong Town, he was afraid that it would affect his use of troops. "
"Mind the matter at hand. The use of troops in the northwest has nothing to do with you. Do as our family says. "
"Yes"
After receiving the order, Mou Bin hurried back to Fusi, Jinyiwei North Town, and called Guo Ang back who was working outside.
"My lord. "Guo Ang saw Mou Bin sitting in the court and hurriedly went over to salute.
Mou Bin said, "How is it done?"
Guo Ang said, "There are twelve families and three hundred people who were escorted to Beijing one after another. Many people, not counting those from the side branches, were involved in the incident and the attack on the Jinyiwei. Not only were the men among them, but also the women's family members were sent to the women's prison. Only those over sixty years old and under eight years old were temporarily exempted from being imprisoned. The circle is located in Yongping Prefecture.
Mo Bin waved his hand and said, "Bring me the prisoner lists of the Zhao family and the Xiang family." "
"Yes. ”
Guo Ang hurriedly asked someone to bring some files over.
After Guo Ang presented them to Mou Bin, he stood aside and waited for instructions.
Mo Bin looked around, frowned and said, "What's going on with these guys?"
"They're dead. "
Guo Ang said, "The old man of the Xiang family heard that the matter was irreversible, so he hung his neck in the prison. He was already cold when he was found. There were also two hot-tempered women who fell into a well when they went out for a walk. "
"Pa"
Mou Bin slapped the table and said, "It's easy to fool anyone. With so many people watching, you can't make me commit suicide. Don't think I don't know what's going on." . ”
Guo Ang had a somewhat evasive look on his face, and seemed very confused. "It was Shouning Hou who sent someone to say hello and pick up the two women. They reported that they had thrown themselves into a well. In fact, they themselves were not aware of this." He knew it well and said that he wanted to ask Shouning Hou for help in this way."
Mo Bin sneered and said, "It would be easier for Shouning Hou to speak now. If Eunuch Li and Cai Guogong know about it, After investigating, what should I say about this matter?"
"This"
Guo Ang looked embarrassed.
Mou Bin asked again, "How many people are still moving around in the capital in Yongping Mansion? But they have sent people to investigate their whereabouts."
Guo Ang said, "People. Many of them are related to these families, and they all paid money in advance. It is said that Cai Guogong's side is blocked, and they are looking for you and Eunuch Li, or they want to go to Shouninghou, because Jian Guogong Uncle Chang is not in Beijing, so no one goes to ask for it. I heard that someone from Uncle Chang Ning also went to give gifts." After hearing this, Mou Bin still looked bad.
"Sir, does this case have to wait for Cai Guogong to give a prompt before it can proceed?" Guo Ang asked.
"No, Eunuch Li has already called over and asked the people from these two families to be tortured first to solidify the case. As for the other people, it depends on Cai Guogong whether they want to be pardoned or not. The two families cannot escape." Mou Bin said.
Guo Ang said, "My lord, it's not that I don't know. Torture has been used since the first day we caught them, but the evidence is still not clear enough. We haven't found any connection between them and Zhang Yu, the former governor of Liaodong."
p>Mo Bin said sternly, "If there is no evidence, we have to find evidence and we need others to teach us about this kind of thing."
Guo Ang said, "Also, I heard that a family named Huang is related to Cai Guogong. Some kind of distant relative is also involved in the case, right?"
"What kind of relative?" Mou Bin frowned.
It was a coincidence that Zhang Zhou’s relatives came out of Yongping Mansion and were involved in the case
“Most of them are Pan’s relatives, they are far away, maybe even Duke Cai Guo himself didn't know about it, but he just wanted to inform him first, lest Duke Cai find out about it later and get angry at the Jinyiwei people." Guo Ang is also very careful in doing things now.
He also seems to know that Zhang Zhou is Jin Yiwei’s real immediate boss now.
As for Mu Bin and Li Zhang, they mostly listen to Zhang Zhou’s opinions to do things.
"Tomorrow, Cai Guogong will go to the Tribute Courtyard to host a grand competition. How can he have time? Since there may be relatives, let's not touch this family first, and don't go to jail first. Anyway, there are houses in the city to trap people. Get up and watch carefully."
"Yes."
Zhang Zhou went home to pack his things and prepare to take charge of the exam.
Everyone in the house is also very busy. After all, Zhang Zhou has only been back to Beijing for a few days, and he suddenly has to go on a "business trip" again. Although the road is close, he just can't go home. Jiang Pingyu is in charge of the house. Clean it up for Zhang Zhou.
And Zhang Zhou was teasing the children in the backyard.
Suisui is already sevenShe is now considered a "big girl" at the age of 18, but Zhang Lin can already walk very steadily and has the inheritance of his mother. As soon as he can walk, he will make wild gestures with a small red tassel gun. In terms of IQ, he is very similar to Zhang Zhou. Speaking already has the potential to be eloquent.
As for Zhang Jun
He is studying in a boarding school recently and is not at home usually.
It was also Zhang Zhou's request to give this boy a "lesson" so that he would not have to go to the house to uncover the tiles.
“You don’t need to pack so much, just bring a baggage. In addition, Mingshan will go in with me. She will take care of me, so you don’t have to worry.”
Zhang Zhou smiled at Zheng Zheng. Busy Jiang Pingyu said.
Since it is possible to bring his entourage into the inner curtain, Zhang Zhou must take Wang Mingshan with him first. He is not brought in as a vase. It is the kind of bodyguard who protects her day and night, and he can also speak normally. Talking allows Zhang Zhou to find some family atmosphere from a cute half-grown girl to a mature woman who is actually a mother.
Zhang Zhou is considerate.
"Sir, Master Liu came in to deliver a message, saying that Mr. Jiang was here in person."
Xia Zhi came in to deliver the message.
There are now more than a dozen maids in Zhang Zhou's residence. Xia Zhi came here from Nanjing. When she first entered Beijing, she was reluctant. Now she has followed and is now the foreman of the maids in the residence.
Zhang Zhou also knew that Xia Zhi and Liu Gui were flirting with each other, but now Liu Gui has "high vision" and doesn't seem to want to marry, but is just looking for fun.
Poor Xia Zhi has been waiting to marry Liu Gui as the first wife.
"Got it."
Zhang Zhou put down his hands in advance and came out to see Jiang Dezhong.
When Jiang Dezhong saw Zhang Zhou, his old face had a few more horizontal wrinkles, looking like he was smiling or crying.
"Old Taishan, I haven't seen you for a few months. Why do I feel that you have become much younger and stronger?" Zhang Zhou actually wanted to say that you have become much older.
Jiang Dezhong said, "Bingkuan, you are joking. You are not young and healthy, but you are actually very old. This is not a private matter. Let me tell you that your mother's father is your grandfather, and he has a sister. Your daughter is married to Yongping Mansion. Isn’t this also related to this case? You should ask her cousin to find me and want to make peace with her. I will come right away.” Please remember to bookmark this chapter after the end. The latest and fastest website for free reading without anti-theft