Zhu Biao thought about it carefully and realized that it was not impossible. Chang Mao was not young anymore, and unlike Xu Yungong, he had a baby relative since he was a child. In the past few years, his father and son had been traveling around for him, but they had never been engaged.
The Chang family doesn't have many heirs, and Zhu Biao's direct brothers-in-law only have two brothers-in-law, Chang Mao and Chang Sheng. So it's no wonder that the princess is a little anxious. After all, it's a big deal.
However, a marriage between a top martial arts family like this must be granted by the emperor, especially when it involves Song Guogong Feng Sheng. Feng Sheng has no sons, which makes the two young ladies of the Feng family extraordinarily wealthy. It can be said that the family has a daughter.
Hundreds of families seek help.
Although Feng Sheng had already reported to the court that everything he would do after a hundred years would be inherited by his only nephew Feng Cheng, he would never leave his two biological daughters alone before his death, and there would be no shortage of dowry or political support.
If his son had such a father-in-law, his career would definitely be smooth sailing. Unfortunately, Feng Sheng was very strict with his words. He never let go of his words for so many years, insisting that he would keep his daughter by his side for a few more years.
Obviously Feng Sheng handed over this issue to Lao Zhu. Feng Sheng and his brother Feng Guoyong, who died young, were the first to follow Lao Zhu.
confidant.
Even Lao Zhu did not want to be treated harshly, so he never engaged the two young ladies of the Feng family, and it cannot be said that they were two. Feng Guoyong, the Duke of Ying, left a son and a daughter, both of whom were raised by Feng Sheng.
of.
It's just that the daughter-in-law of the Duke of Ying caught the cold, so she didn't come this time. The elder two have already reached the age of engagement. It's hard to delay this matter any longer. At least there must be a charter.
The nobles marry each other, which is also something that the superiors need to balance. If they are all allowed to do what they want, then the power of the martial arts will be difficult to contain, and one of the daughters of the Deng family will definitely marry into the Tian family.
And it must be Feng Sheng's daughter. No matter how prosperous Ying Guogong was in the past, he is gone now. Song Guogong is still young and powerful, so it is still too early for Feng Cheng to want to take charge of the family.
Nowadays, those of them who are about the same age as the eldest lady of the Feng family are already married. Naturally, this is impossible, so the only option is for the fifth child to marry the second lady of the Feng family in the future.
As for whether he is willing or not, it doesn't matter. I believe that Lao Wu is not ignorant, and in this way, it is no more than acceding to the wishes of his own princess. Let Chang Mao marry the eldest lady of the Feng family. After all, the Chang family is his serious wife.
clan, it would be appropriate to win over the Feng family for him.
Now that he has thought of this, Zhu Biao is ready to make a decision. After much thought, the most suitable one for the legitimate daughter of Duke Ying is Mu Ying. Mu Ying has a good relationship with Feng Cheng, so they can kiss her.
Getting married is also a beautiful story.
Moreover, the identities of the two parties are also very matched. One is the legitimate daughter of a prince and the other is a young prince. I guess his father will not have any objections, so everyone will be safe.
As for Feng Sheng, he should be contented. Each of the three sons-in-law has a noble status. Even Mu Ying will never be limited to a marquis in the future. Although Mu Ying has changed his surname, who doesn't know that the Tian family still regards him as
Be one's own family.
Feng Cheng's proficiency in bow and horse was considered good among the second generation of Wu Xun, but it was only good. It was okay to inherit a prince, but it was definitely not possible to fully accept the military power left by his uncle.
Therefore, Zhu Biao is planning to let Mu Ying marry Feng Guoyong's legitimate daughter, which is to remind Song Guogong that the Song family can keep some. After all, this is what the two brothers have fought for their whole life, but it is also too much to return most of the military power to the court.
necessary.
Let Mu Ying become his son-in-law, so that everyone can be decent, military power can be transferred smoothly, and the older generation can retire and enjoy their old age in peace. Psychologically speaking, it is easier to accept a son-in-law.
In this way, the top nobles of the imperial court have made arrangements. If it is not a last resort, Zhu Biao still hopes that they can have a good ending, even if it is for the reputation of his father.
While Zhu Biao was thinking about it, some students from the Imperial College came over. Most of them were past their prime, but it was not easy for them to enter the Imperial College all the way from the local area at such an age. They were already young and promising.
What's more, now that the imperial examination has been suspended, the Imperial College is the only legitimate way to become an official. Naturally, the students of the Imperial College are also rising, so this time some outstanding students are invited.
"The students are waiting to meet His Highness..."
Zhu Biao put his hands behind his hands and smiled: "No need to be too polite. I happen to want to ask you something, so please come forward."
The six or seven students were overjoyed for a while. They just wanted to come over and say hello while there were few people around His Highness. If they could make a slight impression on His Highness, it would be a worthwhile trip, but they did not expect that His Highness would want to talk to them.
They must not lose etiquette in front of the prince, so they quickly adjusted their mentality and tried to be as magnanimous as possible. Seeing Zhu Biao who was a little in a hurry, they did not rush him and allowed them to calm down slowly.
When they came a few steps closer and stood as if listening to the instructions, Zhu Biao pondered for a moment before asking: "The imperial court has suddenly suspended the imperial examination. What do you think?"
The few people obviously didn't expect the prince's first question to be so sharp, and they obviously didn't dare to answer. The leader reluctantly responded: "How dare students with so little talent and virtue dare to discuss state affairs? I only know that there is a holy king coming to the court, and there are many ministers below.
There must be a profound meaning in making such a decision, and we can only follow the circumstances!"
Their attitude is not surprising. There are so many people killed in the Jiangnan literary world. Who dares to discuss state affairs unreasonably? What's more, the imperial examination is determined to carry out the important and arbitrary matter.
But Zhu Biao still frowned slightly and reprimanded: "Those who are responsible for speaking out about national affairs are not responsible for their duties, but they still talk endlessly! Where have you learned the calligraphy of these saints?"
Several people were so frightened that their faces turned pale and their bodies were crumbling. They were afraid that if the prince scolded them a few more words, they would lie down and plead guilty. Zhu Biao did not continue to make things difficult for them. This kind of thing was not something they could say, so it was okay to deal with it this way.
The students of the Imperial College who benefited the most from the suspension of the imperial examinations were the students of the Imperial College. They originally had to compete with the imperial examination candidates for official positions, but now they only have to compete with their own peers. Although the Imperial College has also expanded its enrollment, it is still better than before.
First scare them, but it is Zhu Biao's habit to hit the sweet dates on the back of the stick first to make them extra sweet and delicious. Otherwise, simple kindness and kindness are not enough to scare the ministers, and it is easy for them to get lucky and fool them.
Then Zhu Biao asked a few simple academic questions, which they were best at. After answering, he looked at the prince carefully and expectantly. When he saw the prince nodding with slight satisfaction, the fear in his heart disappeared, and a feeling came from the bottom of his heart.
A feeling of happiness welled up from deep inside.
If conditions didn't allow it, I really would have wanted to dig out everything about myself. As long as I could please His Highness, my death would be worth it!
It is not surprising that such an inexplicable, extreme and impulsive mentality appears. Everyone has a desire to be strong, and monarchy has extended this to the extreme. Is there any individual in the world who can be more powerful than the emperor?
Although Zhu Biao is not yet the emperor, he is nothing short of it. This is the case both in the world and in the court. What does it mean to be obedient to nature and respond to people? It is nothing more than this.
After the knowledge inquiry, Zhu Biao began to test them on basic government affairs. In the end, knowledge is just knowledge, just an assessment before becoming an official. High knowledge does not mean that they can govern the people's livelihood of the state.
Zhu Biao had not been there when the Imperial College was first established, and he had a certain understanding of the Imperial College students at that time. In fact, they were no different from the students outside.
They are all deaf to what is going on outside the window, they only read the books of sages, and they open their mouths and shut up just to govern the country and bring peace to the world. If they really ask about local practices, they understand eight things and seven things, but they don't know anything.
There are even some Jinshi who have passed the thirtieth year of their life, but they don't distinguish between grains and grains. They can't even understand the simplest taxation. They can't understand the labor recruitment and urgent cases, move people and allocate fields. They are pinched by petty officials when they get there.
This is why Lao Zhu stopped the imperial examination angrily. It is true that these people are not qualified to do things. They are very noble in their words, but they are self-taught in corruption and bribery.