Fang Yingwu and his party, surrounded by sergeants, got on the boat and headed along the waterway to look at Changmen in the northwest of Gusu City.
Along the way, we saw densely populated people and row upon row of shops on both sides of the strait, and ships loaded with goods were constantly coming and going on the water. It was a prosperous place for ten miles, and it deserves to be called the best in the world.
After entering the city and walking a long way, we landed at a pier and arrived at the governor's residence.
There is a tall archway outside the gate, and the gate is a very grand five-bay gate. Two rows of mighty and majestic sergeants stand on the left and right sides of the gate - this was Fang Yingwu's first impression of the governor's palace.
The inner courtyard was deep, and Fang Yingwu and his party were led around the front lobby and into the backyard of Xingyuan from a side road. They then passed through two moon gates and arrived at a small garden.
There was a study room in the garden. After reporting inside, Fang Yingwu was taken in alone.
But he saw an old man in casual clothes sitting in the small hall near the window. He had gray hair and slightly sparse eyebrows, but his eyes were extremely sharp, his cheekbones were high, and his face was very strong. Even if he didn't know Wang Zhongcheng's reputation, just looking at this appearance,
He is also very upright.
Fang Yingwu knew that if he could find a few truly selfless ministers in the Ming Dynasty, the old man in front of him would definitely be among the top three.
Now it can be seen that Fang Yingwu decided not to kowtow when meeting his seniors as a scholar. He really didn't have the hobby of kowtowing, so he tried his best to worry less when etiquette was inconsistent.
Fang Yingwu bowed his head and said, "Fang Yingwu, who is late, has met Mr. Zhongcheng. Hearing that my father has received many favors, Fang Yingwu is very grateful. He will remember it for five years. He has never had a chance to say thank you, so he was reckless today!"
Wang Shu raised his hand slightly as a return gift, then Fang Yingwu straightened his body and stood at his head, waiting for instructions.
Mr. Wang replied: "Your Majesty has outstanding talents and a pure heart. I should recommend talents to the country! This is my duty. No need to thank you. The facts have proved that I did not make a mistake. This is enough to satisfy me."
At the same time, he changed the subject and asked: "Are you coming from Chun'an? Where are you going?"
Fang Yingwu answered truthfully: "I haven't seen my father for a long time, and I was thinking about him, so I wanted to go to the capital to fulfill my filial piety."
Wang Shu was displeased when he heard this, his face became solemn, and he scolded with a cold snort: "How can young people be greedy for glory and not worry about their studies? If you are vain, it will be difficult for you to achieve success in the future!"
Fang Yingwu felt puzzled. Although the old man he met for the first time might be his father's benefactor, he couldn't reprimand him without any reason. There was no sense at all.
Fang Yingwu held back his anger and said, "Sir, it seems that you have some intention? Wan Sheng doesn't know."
Wang Shu said unceremoniously: "Your father won the fourth place in the second class, which can be said to be a glorious ancestor. At this time, you hurriedly went to the capital to join your father. This intention is obvious. Do you need me to explain it in detail?
"
Fang Yingwu was immediately angry. The old man thought so. He was too self-righteous and looked down on Fang Yingwu too much! Then he said to him: "I still don't understand. Sir, you have to be careful when speaking. Don't
Make it hard for people to understand."
"You didn't feel at ease studying at home. After hearing the news that your father was a Jinshi, you immediately set off for the capital. I'm afraid you admire wealth and want to be an official under your father's knees!"
Fang Yingwu retorted: "The boss's words are extremely ridiculous and stubborn. It can be said that the slightest difference can make a huge difference!"
Wang Shu said disdainfully: "There is no need to hide it! I am already sixty years old and have seen many people. How can you still not see your thoughts?"
Fang Yingwu explained: "Nowadays, the evil atmosphere in the temple is getting stronger and the traitors are everywhere. When I think about my father's life and death, I am worried about my late life. Therefore, I am traveling at night and starry, eager to go to the capital and do my best to help my father!"
Wang Shu sneered and said: "The more you talk, the more ridiculous you are. What ability can a young man like you have? How dare you talk so brazenly about going to the capital and helping your father? What does a yellow-haired boy know? No one can use these words as an excuse.
believe!"
Fang Yingwu was good at responding with words, but he was at a loss for words at this time. Although his reasoning was unyielding, it was indeed the reason he said, but outsiders didn't believe it!
He could finally feel what Dou E felt like. He was full of grievances but had nowhere to express his grievances. He felt so aggrieved! People in Chun'an might believe it, but Wang Shu would never believe it.
Who could believe that a sixteen-year-old boy who was going out for the first time could help others get into officialdom in the extremely complicated capital city?
Even the most outstanding master's staff in the world would not dare to say such a thing. A man as capable as Wang Shu could not return to the capital after serving as a foreign official for twenty years.
Fang Yingwu sighed in his heart, as expected, he and an extremely powerful old man like Wang Shu could not talk about going together at all.
He didn't say anything speculative! He saluted again and said: "Whether you believe it or not, my heart is here, and the sun and the moon can tell you. Farewell!"
"Wait a minute!" Wang Shu stopped Fang Yingwu, "When your father is making progress, I can't watch you causing trouble!"
Fang Ying was very angry and asked, "What do you want, sir?"
"You don't want to go to the capital, just stay and study in the palace!" Mr. Wang said responsibly: "At your age, it is right to study hard and explore the subtleties and seek truth! Going to the capital to pursue wealth and power will only lead to
Losing your character will ruin your life, so don't go, just stay and concentrate on your studies."
"Why do you control me!" Fang Yingwu was furious. This old man didn't know what to say! Even if he became useless, what would it have to do with him!
"Just because your father wants to marry my daughter from the Wang family! I can't just watch you go astray, let alone drag your father down! It's better for you to stay with peace of mind. If you succeed in two years, I will recommend you to join
A provincial examination!"
I x! Fang Yingwu saw that the old man was tearing his face and forcibly retaining people, and he was full of resentment. How could this old man be so overbearing and unreasonable? He wanted to go to the capital to help his father. Why did he just decide that he was going to cheat his father!
For a moment, Fang Yingwu felt in a daze that Mr. Wang was really like Fahai in the Legend of White Snake. He imprisoned White Snake in the Lei Feng Tower for his self-righteousness. It was very troublesome!
Journey to the West flashed in his mind again. Tang Monk encountered eighty-one difficulties on his way to seek scriptures and encountered various monsters and monsters. Could this be one of the difficulties he encountered on his way north?
Facing the right deputy censor of Nanjing, Governor Su Song strongly tried to persuade him to stay. Fang Yingwu, a weak student, had no ability to resist and walked out of the study in a daze.
There was an old housekeeper standing outside early in the morning. He stepped forward with some respect and said to the other party: "Young Master Fang, my lady has ordered her servants to clean up the guest house. The other people have already passed by."
Although the governor's office is not called a yamen, it is actually a yamen. There are many things coming and going, so naturally there are guest houses in the office, and now a few rooms have been cleared out for Fang Yingwu's use.
Fang Yingwu followed the old housekeeper towards his residence. At some point, he found two upright tailmen behind him, both dressed as sergeants.
Fang Yingwu was speechless. Is this because Wang Shu was worried that he would escape while others were unaware, so he was specially sent to look after him? (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)