Lu Fang did not answer the question and asked Liang Siqi and Liang Dong to use their chopsticks.
The three of them chatted while eating.
With Liang Siqi's words just now, the purpose of his trip has been achieved.
Liang Siqi said that she would do what she promised, so she must be fully confident, right?
After a moment of silence, Liang Siqi said again: "How did you do in this children's examination? You will do what you promised me, right?"
Lu Fang smiled and said: "There should be no problem. I will do my best to fulfill the princess' promise."
Liang Dong looked suspicious and glanced at his sister. He didn't know what Lu Fang promised Liang Siqi.
Liang Siqi rolled her eyes and said, "You just said it."
Lu Fang wondered, "The princess doesn't believe it?"
Liang Siqi wrote lightly: "With your level of cultivation, you can't lead people to suppress bandits yourself. You can also sweep several hills in one night, which is really majestic."
Lu Fang sneered.
He suddenly remembered that he seemed to have told Liang Siqi before that he would not personally suppress the bandits. It was just perfunctory, but he did not expect that Liang Siqi would take it to heart.
"Lu Fang."
Liang Dong couldn't help but asked: "What did you promise my sister?"
Lu Fang looked at Liang Siqi.
Liang Siqi curled her lips and said: "It's nothing, it's just that I promised to take part in the imperial examination and get a Jinshi."
Lu Fang smiled bitterly in his heart.
I agreed to take part in the imperial examination, but did I get a Jinshi?
Have you promised yourself?
Liang Dong's eyes suddenly became a little deeper.
He suddenly remembered what Liang Siqi had said to him before.
I really can't understand why my sister, who has always had a high regard for men, fell in love with this smart, but also smooth boy.
With my sister’s thoughtfulness, how could she think this guy is good?
So what if I get the Jinshi or even the top prize?
There are no less than a dozen champions of the Great Yu Dynasty who are still alive today. Are they worthy of her, Princess Yongle?
He looked deeply at Lu Fang.
…
Go to the capital.
Yu Yuanwei, who had just been appointed Minister of the Ministry of Industry and had not had time to take office, was summoned to the palace to give a speech.
The right thing to do is to talk to Emperor Liang Hanmin of Dayu.
It may seem like a small matter, but everyone knows in their heart that this move may greatly change the situation of the DPRK.
The Ministry of Industry is under the jurisdiction of the Shangshu Province. It was originally a "forbidden palace" under the Shangshu order, Su Zai. Not to mention that needles cannot be inserted, water cannot be poured in, and no one is allowed to get involved.
But now the emperor suddenly handed over the Ministry of Works, the real power agency in charge of engineering, craftsmen, farming, water conservancy, transportation and other matters, to Yu Yuanwei, a "noble man", and cut out a piece of flesh from Su Zai. The meaning of this
, is certainly worth pondering.
You must know that Su Zai is a staunch conservative. He insists on governing the country by the old laws and is opposed to most of the new laws of the previous emperor.
Originally, Emperor Liang Hanmin of Dayu mostly relied on the conservative forces to usurp the throne.
Over the years, most of the real power of the imperial court has been in the hands of Su Zai and his group, with the full support of the nobles in the court. Only Wang Zai, who controlled the Zhongshu Province, could compete.
Wang Zai, on the other hand, represents the New Law School. He supports some of the new laws of the previous emperor and wants to continue the new laws.
This will of course infringe upon the interests of the nobles.
Since Liang Hanmin changed the reign name to "Jianchang", for more than ten years, if not for his overt and covert support, old officials from the previous dynasty would have attached themselves to Wang Zai's sect, and Zhongshu Sheng had the power to remove senior officials from the imperial court.
Wang Zai was afraid that he would not be able to hold on for a long time. Even so, he could barely be considered evenly matched now.
With Yu Yuanwei in charge of the Ministry of Industry, will the emperor be tempted to take action against the conservatives?
Or are you dissatisfied with Su Zai and want to establish another backbone for the New Law Sect?
Can't see clearly, can't think clearly.
But what can be expected is that if the emperor is dissatisfied with the conservatives, the government will definitely be in turmoil.
I heard that the barbarians in the north are ready to take action now. Maybe the emperor has the idea of cutting the flesh of the noble lord with a blunt knife to accumulate strength.
Royal study room.
Yu Yuanwei was led into the house by the old eunuch.
Emperor Liang Hanmin of Dayu reviewed the memorial in front of the writing case.
The old eunuch said softly: "Your Majesty, Lord Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, has arrived."
"Your Majesty, Yu Yuanwei, comes to see the Emperor!"
Yu Yuanwei knelt down in front of Liang Hanmin.
"Ai Qing, please be free!"
Liang Hanmin raised his head, rubbed his temples, and said to the old eunuch: "Give me a seat."
"I thank you, Your Majesty."
Yu Yuanwei kowtowed again and then stood up.
The old eunuch moved a chair and placed it behind Yu Yuanwei.
Yu Yuanwei just sat down on the chair with half his buttocks.
Then, there was silence.
Liang Hanmin rubbed his temples for a long time, and then suddenly asked: "Ai Qing, are you really determined to be the first in the world?"
"At your age, since I beg the emperor to allow me to serve in court again, I naturally have nothing to fear."
Yu Yuanwei sighed softly, "If I am not strong enough and let the emperor down, please ask the emperor to ensure that my descendants have food and clothing."
Liang Hanmin nodded lightly, "I am very pleased that you have such a heart. No matter what the outcome is, I will ensure that your descendants are safe and sound."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Yu Yuanwei stood up again and saluted.
Liang Hanmin waved his hand, "The responsibilities of the Ministry of Industry are very important to the imperial court. This position is very hot... Do you know how many ministers in the imperial court have offered me discounts today to ask me to take back my life?"
"There should be quite a few, but as long as they are not those old colleagues from the Yushitai, I have nothing to fear." Yu Yuanwei said.
"Ha ha."
Liang Hanmin suddenly laughed, "It is said that all the censors in my censorship station have the ability to find opportunities to find opportunities. But it is difficult for them to insert needles into you, Yu Aiqing!"
Then his voice suddenly changed, "I heard that you accepted a student in You County, named Lu Fang?"
"yes."
Yu Yuanwei replied.
I'm not that surprised.
The emperor is always used to seeing the truth in the smallest details. Although Lu Fang is a small person, since it involves himself and Prince Rong's palace, it is only normal for him to get into the eyes of the emperor.
Liang Hanmin asked again: "How is this son?"
Yu Yuanwei was silent for a moment and replied: "I don't stick to the old customs, but I care about the country and the people. I am lazy by nature, but I have a flexible mind. I have no knowledge of ancient and modern times, and I have great poetic talent. I... I really don't know how to describe this person."
Students are good.”
"Innocent heart?"
Liang Hanmin said.
Yu Yuanwei was stunned for a moment, then chuckled, "That's barely true."
Liang Hanmin raised his eyebrows, "There is a lack of such a person in my court now. It's a pity that he is still too young and has no fame."
Then he changed the subject again, "Tell me what you think about the new law and the old law!"
This was probably the real theme behind why he asked Yu Yuanwei to come over.
And Yu Yuanwei had already thought of his words in his mind, and said without thinking: "I think that the new law and the old law are just nonsense. The situation of the government is changing day by day, and the national conditions of Dayu are also changing with each passing day. There is no need for new law or old law. We can only focus on the present."
The real law is only the law that is beneficial to the country and the people. The main point of a proper law is to strengthen the country and benefit the people. Adhering to new laws and old laws, but not in line with the current national conditions, is really a waste of time.
"
These words made the old eunuch who was bending beside Liang Hanmin couldn't help but raise his head and look at Yu Yuanwei with some surprise in his eyes.
There is also appreciation.
It seems that there is also some compassion and sympathy.
