Chapter 340: The Palace Exam Begins the Day Before (Part 2)
Under the warm greetings of Yan Shifan and others, Zhu Ping'an bowed his hands to everyone present, and then sat down at the table "flattered".
After sitting down at the table, Zhu Ping'an discovered a problem, that is, Ouyang Zishi was not at the banquet. Isn't it said that this was a banquet for the palace examination? Ouyang Zishi will also participate in the palace examination tomorrow, so why didn't he come to this so-called palace examination banquet?
Woolen cloth?
So many things are connected together, all confirming that today’s banquet is undoubtedly the Hongmen Banquet!
Yan Shifan, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, a third-rank official, his father Yan Song, the chief minister of the cabinet, a bachelor of Yingwu Hall, a young master and the crown prince's grand master, a young master, and a bachelor of Huagaidian, one person is less than ten thousand people; even if you are here
These strict party members are also figures who cannot be underestimated in the court.
Although Zhu Pingan had guessed it from the beginning and was now convinced that this was the Hongmen Banquet, he, Zhu Pingan, still had to come to the meeting.
I understand the truth, but people still have to come and refuse?
If you refuse a try, the little finger of everyone here is thicker than your thigh, how can you refuse? Put yourself in their shoes, if you in modern times suddenly receive a banquet invitation from the governor or mayor, or
It said that you have invitations from the principal, the boss of your unit, etc., and they have sincerely sent people to invite you four times for $, and said that if you don’t come to the banquet, I will personally come to invite you. Try it and you can
Refuse?
"Ouyang caught a cold today. He is resting at home. He is not feeling well and cannot attend this banquet. Otherwise, Ouyang might as well ask Zihou for advice." Yan Shifan was an extremely smart man. He just glanced at Zhu Pingan's eyes and guessed.
Zhu Pingan's thoughts came out and he explained with a hearty smile.
"That's really unlucky, but I think Brother Ouyang has his own destiny, and his health will be as good as before tomorrow." Zhu Ping'an took over Yan Shifan's words and comforted him with a caring expression on his face, but he was sarcastic in his heart.
It’s true, it’s just that people don’t take it apart or expose it.
"With Zihou's good words, as a cousin, I would like to drink a drink with Zihou for Ouyang and Zihou to express my gratitude." Yan Shifan said and stood up with the wine glass.
Damn, aren't you trying to get me drunk? Tomorrow's palace exam, get me drunk today, take your sister's palace exam! Zhu Ping'an looked at Yan Shifan holding the wine glass and the other people around him who were getting ready to go, and he felt a million in his heart
The grass-headed horse is having fun.
Use your power to bully others!
At this moment, Zhu Pingan's desire for power suddenly increased several times. Today's situation is not as powerful as others. However, Zhu Pingan, who has read countless history books, is well aware of the future situation of the Ming Dynasty. Yan Song can still be the chief minister for nearly ten years.
Although the situation is forcing me to do so, for the sake of my ideals and ambitions, I still have to lie dormant and wait for the opportunity. What I want to do is not cannon fodder! If Xu Jie can endure it, why can't I endure it!
A gentleman keeps his weapon hidden in his body, ready to use it when the time comes!
"How dare you ask Lord Yan to toast me? I should be the one who respects Lord Yan."
So as he spoke, Zhu Ping'an stood up with the wine glass in hand and paid respect to Yan Shifan. The lower rim of the wine glass was lower than Yan Shifan's wine glass, and he elegantly covered it with his sleeves. He dropped the crown hairpin into the cup without leaving a trace, glanced at it, and the crown hairpin was silver.
The quality plug has not turned black or changed to other colors. There should be no problem with the wine. Please feel reassured.
"However, Zihou has a palace examination tomorrow, so he can't be greedy. Let's just try it briefly."
Yan Shifan was quite satisfied with Zhu Pingan's knowledge, but he did not see Zhu Pingan's little actions. However, he did not make Zhu Pingan drink wine or anything like Zhu Pingan thought. Instead, he said to everyone present:
"You guys too, don't let Zihou be greedy for a drink. We are here to test the power of Zihou Palace, not to hinder Zihou. Zihou only has one glass of wine today."
As soon as Yan Shifan finished speaking, everyone else present expressed their opinions, "Master Yan, please rest assured. Although Zihou is young, his talent and learning are of great importance. He is also the favorite to win the first prize in the imperial examination. How could we be confused at this juncture?"
This was somewhat beyond Zhu Pingan's expectations. After Zhu Pingan had a drink with Yan Shifan, he sat at the table with a slightly surprised look.
"Today we are going to test for Zihou's palace. You are all people who have passed the palace examination, so don't hide it. If you have any precautions and experiences, tell Zihou about them and help him." Yan Shifan said to the table.
said the crowd.
Then, Zhu Pingan understood!
This is not the Hongmen Banquet. Zhu Pingan stood silently outside the window, feeling heartbroken. Although this is not the Hongmen Banquet, it is not a good banquet either!
"I am Shang Dazhi, a doctor in the Qing Dynasty in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. I was born as a second-class Jinshi in the Jiachen Branch in the 23rd year of Jiajing. I am not familiar with the palace examination, but I have a lot of experience." A four-year-old sitting not far from Zhu Ping'an.
The middle-aged man who was more than ten years old looked at Zhu Pingan and said, this man is Shang Dazhi, the official doctor of the Qing Dynasty in the Selected Works of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
"I've met Mr. Shang, and I dare to ask for advice." Zhu Ping'an cupped his hands and said.
"It's not about giving advice, it's just about sharing experiences." Shang Dazhi picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, and then started to talk, "The prelude to the palace examination is correct. Those who are tested in the palace examination will make the same policy. If you want to pass the palace examination, you need to know that the emperor
Mind."
Having said this, Shang Dazhi put down his tea cup, looked at Zhu Ping'an meaningfully, and kept silent for the time being.
It wasn't until Zhu Ping'an invited him with a "warm" and "cooperative" look that he continued to speak:
"In the sixth year of Jiajing, the Holy One once said, 'The text in the examination room must be plain and elegant, and no flashy and dangerous words are allowed to spoil the style. The test recording will only be slightly polished according to the scholar's text.' Zi Hou must know this very well. The Holy Master said
The joy is pure and elegant, sincere and sincere writing. The flowery, flashy and beautiful writing is only a temporary coincidence, a flash in the pan, and is not a long-term solution."
Zhu Pingan just listened to what Shang Dazhi said. Regarding Emperor Jiajing, Zhu Pingan had a historical advantage. It could be said that he knew Emperor Jiajing better than 99% of the people in the Ming Dynasty.
Emperor Jiajing was a fickle person. For example, he carved the words "Xu Jie, a villain, will never be hired" on a pillar in the main hall. However, now Xu Jie has not become the Minister of Rites.
According to historical trends, Xu Jie will enter the cabinet in about a year and a half!
More than twenty years have passed since the sixth year of Jiajing. Emperor Jiajing's preferences have changed drastically during his practice of alchemy.
Pure, elegant, sincere and honest? Then tell me what Qingci is all about.
Of course, it doesn’t mean that Emperor Jiajing doesn’t like purity, elegance, sincerity and sincerity. Yesterday I liked eating meat, but today I can’t be vegetarian! This depends on Emperor Jiajing’s mentality when he asked the question. The so-called companionship with the emperor is like companionship with the tiger, especially
For a king like Emperor Jiajing, who was both smart and eloquent, he had to be careful and pay attention to everything at all times.
After Shang Dazhi finished speaking, another person soon pulled Zhu Pingan to share his experience.
He talked for a long time, and after he finally finished, another person came to add a few sentences. This supplement lasted for a long time. After finally finishing, another person came to explain his experience. Over and over again, without stopping, it can be said that it is you who sings, and I
Come on stage!
But when they were talking, they also liked to ask and answer Zhu Pingan, forcing Zhu Pingan to participate.
Zhu Ping'an's face was full of gratitude for asking for advice. He listened to them talk incessantly and answered their questions with a sparkling tongue, but his eyes were paying attention to the changes outside the window:
The sun shines brightly outside the window at the beginning, then slowly turns red and the sun sets in the west, then turns dim and yellow, then it becomes dark outside the window with the moon on the willow branches, and now it is getting dark...
The watchman outside has already struck the second watch! It is already late at night!
"Okay, okay, look at the endless exchange of opinions between you. Zihou has to take the palace exam early tomorrow morning. Okay, Zihou, you have to get up early to take the palace exam tomorrow. Come back quickly, oh,
By the way, no one dares to stop me from riding in my sedan even during the night."
Finally, Yan Shifan interrupted Shang Dazhi and others who were talking about the exchange of experiences, and spoke to Zhu Pingan with great concern.
Damn, I had a Zhuang Banquet from noon to eleven o'clock in the evening, and endured a bunch of ducks croaking, what kind of exchange of experiences, and pitfalls in words one after another!
Tired of sitting, tired of listening, tired of talking, damn, I have to go home in the middle of the night, and I’m also drunk! (To be continued.)