Xiao Wenxuan is young, talented and has ideas. The most rare thing is that although Xiao Wenxuan has studied hard for many years, he is not restricted by the various Confucian rules. Therefore, Zhao Junchen also has very high hopes for him, thinking that if Xiao Wenxuan can be cultivated
If you do it right, you will definitely become the best among your own staff in the future, and maybe even be able to stand alone.
However, rough jade needs to be carved and talents need to be trained. Zhao Junchen sent Xiao Wenxuan and Su Xiqing to Yangzhou this time with the idea of taking the opportunity to hone Xiao Wenxuan.
Now it seems that Xiao Wenxuan has indeed grown a lot after going through some trials, but compared with the veteran master Su Xiqing, he is still a little behind after all.
In the answers of the two people, this gap is very obvious - although both of them chose Zhao Deshun, Xiao Wenxuan only saw Zhao Deshun's character and ability, while Su Xiqing had a much longer-term vision, not only considering Zhao Deshun from Yangzhou
The stability of the family also takes into account Zhao Deshun's future controllability.
Zhao Junchen was not disappointed with this, because Zhao Junchen knew very well that the development of talents does not happen overnight, and although Xiao Wenxuan is not as good as Su Xiqing now, his upper limit is much higher than Su Xiqing. Next, he just needs to slow down.
Just cultivate it slowly.
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At least, today Xiao Wenxuan has gradually transformed from a young and self-centered scholar into a wise and resourceful staff member.
However, Zhao Junchen also secretly made up his mind and decided that Xiao Wenxuan should be sent to do some things alone next. If Xiao Wenxuan is always asked to learn from Su Xiqing, it will only make Xiao Wenxuan gradually develop the habit of relying on Su Xiqing - today Xiao Wenxuan is answering Zhao
When Junchen asks, he will always subconsciously wait for Su Xiqing to express his position first, and then express his own opinions based on Su Xiqing's position. If this situation continues, then Xiao Wenxuan will only be an enhanced version of Su Xiqing in the future -
What Zhao Junchen needs is Xiao Wenxuan who has the ability to think.
Zhao Junchen has a strong desire to control, but Zhao Junchen also understands that listening to one side will lead to darkness, and listening to both will lead to enlightenment. Therefore, Zhao Junchen does not want his future staff team to have only one voice and one idea.
All kinds of thoughts about Xiao Wenxuan just flashed through Zhao Junchen's mind.
But Zhao Junchen did not speak out his thoughts, and did not even continue to struggle with the issue of choosing the head of the Zhao family - whether Zhao Deshun was suitable or not, Zhao Junchen still needed to verify it personally, and the suggestions of Su Xiqing and Xiao Wenxuan,
After all, it's just a suggestion.
"Your suggestions are very good. I will consider them seriously." Zhao Junchen nodded. But then he changed the topic and asked: "By the way, how did you do with the matter of selecting children from the Zhao family in Yangzhou to enter the Imperial Academy?
?Have you found some suitable candidates?"
Hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, both Su Xiqing and Xiao Wenxuan looked embarrassed. After looking at each other, Xiao Wenxuan explained: "Master Zhao, the Zhao family in Yangzhou has always been based on land and local products. Although there are many in Yangzhou,
He is a big landowner. He has a good fortune and a lot of family members, but after all, he is not a scholarly family. Therefore, most of the young people's knowledge and appearance are ordinary, and there are very few who are qualified to enter the Imperial College. I have interviewed Master Su these days.
Of all the children of the Zhao family, including all the distant relatives of the Zhao family, we have only found one child of the Zhao family who is barely qualified to enter the Imperial Academy."
This time, in order to win over Zhao Junchen, Emperor Deqing gave the Zhao family an unlimited number of Imperial College places. Theoretically, Zhao Junchen could stuff all the Zhao family's school-age children into the Imperial College, and then use his influence to provide these
The children of the Zhao family were arranged to enter official careers.
Of course, this approach is too blatant and can easily attract criticism, so Zhao Junchen will not go so far. According to Zhao Junchen's original plan, he would only select a dozen or twenty Zhao family children to enter the Imperial Academy.
among them, and then select a few of them to enter official careers and focus on training them.
However, what Zhao Junchen did not expect was that among the Zhao family, including even distant relatives of the Zhao family, there were less than ten suitable candidates. This number was far from even Zhao Junchen's lowest expectations.
Therefore, after hearing Xiao Wenxuan's introduction, Zhao Junchen looked a little stagnant. Although he did not show any displeasure, he did not show much approval either.
Seeing Zhao Junchen's appearance, Xiao Wenxuan quickly explained: "Sir, I also know that this number is too small, but during the selection period, I have indeed relaxed the standards again and again. It's just that among the children of the Zhao family, the character
There are many people who are domineering and uneducated, but there are only a few people who are good at learning and become effective. As you know, my lord, most of the students who can enter the Imperial College in our dynasty, except for some officials' children, are recommended by the supervisors from all over the country.
Young talents, if you arrange those ineffective children of the Zhao family to enter the Imperial Academy, it will not only arouse ridicule and criticism, but it will be a big deal if those ineffective children of the Zhao family rely on your protection to go around and conflict with others.
A small trouble is really harmful to you but not helpful..."
On the other side, Su Xiqing also nodded and said: "Yes, sir, Mr. Xiao and I have indeed lowered the selection standards to the lowest level. After all, the children of the Zhao family who can enter the Imperial College should at least be proficient in the Four Books and Five Classics, even if they are not proficient in the Four Books and Five Classics."
Are you familiar with "The Analects"? Even if you are not a handsome young master, you should at least be steady-tempered, right? However, among the Zhao family in Yangzhou, there are very few people who meet this standard. Mr. Xiao and I were able to select nine people.
It’s already very difficult.”
After hearing the explanations of these two people, Zhao Junchen sighed softly.
The Zhao family in Yangzhou is indeed a bit incompetent.
After sighing, Zhao Junchen said: "I also know that the Zhao family's upbringing and family tradition are indeed a bit unsatisfactory... Don't worry, I can still distinguish the pros and cons. The children of the Zhao family who entered the Imperial Academy this time are more valuable than others.
, after all, I want to cultivate a group of reliable family helpers, not to cause trouble for myself... Well, you give me the list of these nine people, and I will personally evaluate them next."
Su Xiqing and Xiao Wenxuan were well prepared for this, and immediately took out the list and presented it to Zhao Junchen, which contained the names and origins of the nine Zhao family children.
After Zhao Junchen took the list, he took a cursory glance and found that there were only five children in the list with the real surname "Zhao", and the remaining four children with other surnames should be collaterals and relatives of the Zhao family.
Previously, on the carriage, Zhao Deqing, the head of the Zhao family, also handed Zhao Junchen a recommendation list. There were twenty-one people in the list, nineteen of whom were named "Zhao", and most of them were Zhao Deqing.
Direct descendants and descendants of several elders of the Zhao family.
Thinking of the difference between the two lists, Zhao Junchen secretly shook his head, and felt that Zhao Deqing was indeed not suitable to be the head of the Zhao family anymore. When they last met, Zhao Deqing's performance was pretty good, but these days, Zhao Deqing
Deqing seems to have been blinded by the various benefits brought by Zhao Junchen and has forgotten the pros and cons. It is definitely not a good thing to let such a person continue to lead the Yangzhou Zhao family.
While thinking secretly, Zhao Junchen put the list in his hand and asked: "Among these nine Zhao family disciples, are there any who are slightly outstanding and worthy of my emphasis on training?"
"There are three people who are pretty good." Xiao Wenxuan replied: "One is Zhao Xuantong. This person is very knowledgeable. Even if he does not enter the Imperial College, there will not be a big problem in getting a Juren in the future. Among the nine, he
His knowledge is the best, but he has read too much, which makes him a bit pedantic and not very flexible in handling things. The other person is Zhang Zhiyuan, who was born in the Zhao family. Although his knowledge is far less than that of Zhao Xuantong, he is still barely qualified and has a thoughtful mind.
He is alert and quick-witted. If he is cultivated properly, he may not be able to accomplish anything in the future."
On the other side, Su Xiqing added: "There is another person, Zhao Deshun's son Zhao Xuanwen. This person's knowledge is second only to Zhao Xuantong, but he is not as pedantic as Zhao Xuantong. He is quite popular when dealing with people.
Feng Feng can be said to be the leader of the young children of the Zhao family. I recommended Zhao Deshun as the head of the Zhao family before, but this is actually the reason why I value Zhao Xuanwen."
"From what you say, it's not bad. It seems that there are some talents in the Zhao family in Yangzhou after all." Zhao Junchen's expression softened slightly.
Then, Zhao Junchen changed the topic again and said: "However, for me, recommending the children of the Zhao family to enter the Imperial College is not actually very important. What is really important is to select one of the suitable-age women from the Zhao family for placement.
The matter of entering the palace is related to many of my follow-up arrangements, so I must choose carefully."
Having said this, Zhao Junchen's expression became much more serious and he asked: "Do you have any candidates in mind for this matter?"
Upon hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, Xiao Wenxuan and Su Xiqing looked at each other again, their expressions even more troubled than before.