The food and drinks were placed and the three of them sat down.

"Little friend Yang, today I borrow Master Fakong's wine and I'd like to toast you a glass! Here's to your thought-provoking remarks, and to your advice to me, Zhang Juzheng!" Zhang Juzheng picked up the wine bowl and said to Yang Ning solemnly.

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Yang Ning also picked up the wine bowl and said: "Mr. Ge's words are serious! This boy is arrogant. In fact, he is doing everything he can to make a fool of himself in front of Mr. Ge!"

"Hey, little friend, why should I be humble! It turns out that although I have the intention of reforming current affairs, I am far less thorough and long-term than my little friend. I have benefited a lot from my little friend's advice today!" Zhang Juzheng sighed sincerely.

Then he turned to Fakong with the wine bowl and said: "Master, I would like to toast you with this glass. If it weren't for you, my uncle wouldn't have gotten to know Yang Xiaoyou, a young prodigy, and he wouldn't have heard these inspiring and wonderful remarks!"

Fakong chuckled and said: "I only knew that this kid could play chess, pair pairs, and write a good calligraphy, but I didn't know that he still had these ideas of 'ruling a country and bringing peace to the world' in his mind!"

Yang Ning was a bit dumbfounded. He would just praise others when he praised them, so why should he include his own "bad handwriting" in it?

"I know that Mr. Ge has taken the world as his own responsibility since he was young and became an official. Now he is more interested in 'reform' in order to revive our Ming Dynasty. Since Mr. Ge pays tribute to me with this glass of wine, I will use this glass of wine to congratulate you in advance.

The veteran will be able to turn the tide, achieve success in 'reform', and create a prosperous Ming Dynasty!"

Yang Ning spoke so loudly that Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but applaud, and said with an excited face: "Then let's have a drink!"

After drinking the wine, Zhang Juzheng's expression suddenly became gloomy again and he said: "Alas! I remember that when Ben Fushang was serving in the Hanlin Academy, he was young and energetic. Because he couldn't stand the corruption of the imperial officials and the lax border defense, he wrote to the emperor several times and mentioned this.

It is a pity that the idea of ​​reform was ignored. After the memorial was submitted, there was always no news. At that time, I thought that it was because I was a low-key person that the political commentary was not taken seriously. But now it has been included in the cabinet, but this reform matter

……,well!

Yang Ning knew that the reason why Zhang Juzheng was so emotional must be because of his dissatisfaction in the cabinet!

"Don't be anxious, Mr. Ge. The road must be walked step by step, and the food must be eaten one bite at a time! As long as you are always prepared, opportunities will always come, and when the time comes, Mr. Ge can display your ambitions and benefit the world!" Yang Ning had profound meaning.

typical.

Zhang Juzheng's eyes flashed, showing a thoughtful look.

Yang Ning's expression suddenly became extremely serious and said: "Mr. Ge, forgive me for being blunt, this 'reform' is not a matter of just one sentence. It will definitely be difficult to implement, and it will definitely offend many powerful people, causing resistance and retaliation.

Mr. Ge must be mentally prepared!"

Zhang Juzheng also said with a solemn look: "I have already expected this in my heart. However, since I am determined to be loyal to the country and benefit the people, I have already put aside my personal honor and disgrace. I will not hesitate to devote myself to this life and die!"

Seeing Zhang Juzheng's determined look, Yang Ning couldn't help but think of Zhang Juzheng's death: since he knew that he died of illness in the tenth year of Wanli, she would have to remind him to take precautions.

"Seeing that at such a young age, my little friend has such extraordinary knowledge, and is a good chess player, and even matched the pair that I played, I must think that my little friend must be from a famous family?" Zhang Juzheng suddenly asked.

Zhang Juzheng obviously wanted to know the details of Yang Ning. Yang Ning couldn't help but feel a headache: He had to lie again!

"Oh! 'Famous family'? Maybe! To be honest, Mr. Ge, my family was hit by a flood in the Yellow River last year. As a result, my family was ruined and I was living in the capital. At the same time, I also lost my memory. I can't remember many things in the past!" Yang Ning said.

A "sad" look.

"My little friend, do you remember whether you had participated in the 'provincial examination' in your hometown before, and had you gained fame?" Zhang Juzheng asked.

The imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty was divided into three levels: rural examination, joint examination, and imperial examination. The provincial examination was hosted by each province, and those who succeeded in the examination were called "juren"; the joint examination was held in the capital in the second year of the provincial examination, and those who succeeded in the examination were called "gongshi"

, three hundred students are admitted each time; and these "tribute scholars" will finally take part in the imperial examination personally presided over by the emperor, and those who are admitted are called "jinshi". At this point, many students who have been in poverty for ten years are regarded as "carp leaping over the dragon's gate".

From then on, he set foot in the officialdom and enjoyed all the glory and wealth!

"Alas! This kid doesn't remember either, but he probably didn't!" Yang Ning took a bite of the dish.

"Today I had a great conversation with my little friend. I feel that although we are very different in age, we are very compatible. My little friend has unique and far-reaching insights into the general trend of the world and the reform of current affairs. He is really a genius! If you are interested in officialdom, if you are ambitious,

In the world, I can help you and make an exception for you to participate in next year's 'competition examination'. This time, I will be the examiner, what do you think?"

Zhang Juzheng is clearly planning to support Yang Ning!

"I am deeply grateful for Mr. Ge's kindness, but——-, I have no intention of fame or becoming an official, so I have no choice but to live up to Mr. Ge's expectations!" Yang Ning refused while holding back her "heartache".

Zhang Juzheng was appointed as the chief examiner and asked himself to take part in the "competition examination". This clearly meant that he wanted to promote himself, so it would be difficult for him even if he failed to pass the exam! And in the future, Zhang Juzheng, the future first assistant, would be the "seat teacher".

I will definitely be more prosperous in the officialdom and be promoted step by step! When the time comes, I will be a high-ranking official, ride a horse, and marry three wives and four concubines. What a happy and carefree life it will be in those days!

It's a pity that this opportunity with Zhang Juzheng came too late! It would have been great if I had met Zhang Juzheng before Shuiling was drafted into the palace and before Zhang Cheng and Xiao Lezi were purified! But now I can only do it in the palace.

The "cock" is intact, but the head is pinned to the waistband of a fake eunuch!

"oh!"

Zhang Juzheng couldn't hide the disappointment on his face when he heard what Yang Ning said.

"Uncle, please don't force this boy! I have long seen that this boy has the same virtues as the old monk. He is lazy and always thinks about leisure and happiness. He is not willing to do troublesome and laborious things!"

This old monk is really true, even if it is the truth, there is no need to say it so straightforwardly!

"What are your plans for the future, little friend?" Zhang Juzheng asked.

"Oh, I have already told the old monk that I am here to say goodbye to him today. I will go back to my hometown in Shandong early tomorrow morning to look for relatives and neighbors. As for the future, we will decide based on the situation!"

"My little friend will definitely come back to the capital in the future. Then we can have a good drink and talk about current affairs, so that I can listen to my little friend's advice again!" Zhang Juzheng said sincerely.

"How dare you, kid? If you have the opportunity in the future, you should ask Mr. Ge for advice again!"

Yang Ning spoke modestly, but in her heart she was thinking how she would explain if Zhang Juzheng found out that she had not accepted his kindness and instead became a eunuch when they met again in the future!

"It's getting late, and it's time for me to say goodbye! As for the 'reform' matter and how to do it, Mr. Ge must have already made up his mind, so I won't say more! However, I'm brave, but I have something to advise Mr. Ge.

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Zhang Juzheng sat upright and said with a serious expression: "My little friend, please feel free to speak!"

"This matter of 'reform' is like playing chess. You need to focus on the overall situation and be both offensive and defensive! Mr. Ge has a resolute and courageous personality and is more than decisive in killing. However, it is not enough to make up for deficiencies in defense and make compromises. I hope Mr. Ge can do it in the future.

In his actions, especially——, Hey! Mr. Ge must understand what I mean?"

Yang Ning saw that Zhang Juzheng's expression was becoming more and more solemn, and he finally couldn't say any more. After all, his words were clearly meant to teach a lesson, but the person he was teaching was the current cabinet minister, the famous Zhang Juzheng in history.

After a long time, Zhang Juzheng said slowly: "I must bear in mind this little friend's advice!"
Chapter completed!