When Feng Ziying left Guan Yingzhen's house, she was already at the point where she was afraid that this selection of Shujishi Hall would not be as simple and easy as she had imagined before, and it would even exceed Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia's previous expectations.
Whether you are selected or not is no longer simply a matter of quota for the Shujishi Hall, it is even related to a certain political trend.
As Guan Yingzhen said, Shen Guangyuan would rather not be the chief minister to defend the power of his chief minister and the cabinet. However, Fang Congzhe obviously disagrees with some of the political ideas of Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia, so he is still beginning to show his prominence. The character will definitely object, and it's almost impossible to compromise.
The key to the selection of the library is whether the opinions of the cabinet elders are consistent with those of the six ministries, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the General Affairs Department, and the Dali Temple officials.
To put it simply, if the three cabinet ministers all agree or oppose, then the candidate will definitely be approved or rejected, regardless of the opinions of the six ministries, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the General Affairs Department and the Dali Temple officials.
If the three cabinet ministers disagree, then the candidate needs to get enough support from the senior officials of the Six Ministries, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the General Affairs Department and Dali Temple.
Qi Yongtai, Qiao Yingjia and the others may be able to win some support for themselves from the Six Ministries, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the General Affairs Department and Dali Temple. People such as Gu Bingqian and Zhang Jingqiu, and Guan Yingzhen are also willing to come forward to help. However, among the three in the cabinet, It's more difficult.
Perhaps the only chance is Ye Xianggao, who has a relatively neutral attitude, but in essence, this person probably doesn't appreciate him very much. To get him to nod, as Guan Yingzhen said, Qi Yongtai may need to come forward in person. coordination.
Well, maybe this is no longer called coordination, it may even be called bowing.
For Qi Yongtai's character, this may be too difficult.
Thinking silently, Feng Ziying walked out of the corridor, but heard a call: "Ziying."
"Brother Zixun." Feng Ziying was slightly surprised when she saw Xu Xie standing on the other side with his hands behind his hands, but walked over quickly.
"Have you finished talking to the officials?" Xu Xie asked with a smile, "Are you feeling a little stressed?"
Feng Ziying also laughed, "Well, the official thinks that if I want to choose a concubine, there may be some resistance."
"Well, let's go, let's take a walk." Xu Xie seemed to know the situation and nodded.
Feng Ziying didn't ask any questions, so she walked side by side with Xu Xie.
At present, in the academy, apart from practicing state affairs and already confirmed to enter the Imperial Academy, the only hope is probably that Xu Xie and Feng Ziying will be selected as Shujishi.
What Xu Xian didn't say was that if the top two candidates were not selected as Shujishi, it would probably arouse widespread doubts. The cabinet might not dare to risk the world's disapproval, but Feng Ziying would have more room for maneuver.
Feng Ziying felt that she had underestimated this senior brother who was famous for his poetry and swordsmanship, and his impression of him was mainly based on his literary talent.
The relationship between Feng Ziying and Xu Xie is not the closest. It is worse than that of He Lian and several classmates in Dongyuan, but it is better than that of Song Tongyin and Luo Shangzhong.
Senior brother Xiyuan is much closer.
After all, the confrontation in front of Qingtan Baishi that day made the two of them famous immediately. In addition to various subsequent activities, Xu Xie was an active member, so they had more contact.
"Brother Zixun, are you satisfied with the top spot in the top two leagues this time?" Feng Ziying started the topic.
He felt that Xu Xie might have something to say to him, but he probably hadn't thought about his words yet, but it wasn't appropriate to be in such a frozen situation, so he simply came up with the topic himself.
"Well, I'm a little regretful. I originally thought that I performed well in the palace examination, and I should have hope of entering the first class. But after looking at the list of the top three, it seems reasonable." Xu Xie said calmly.
"It's reasonable? Brother Zi Xun's statement is very meaningful." Feng Ziying also said with a smile.
"Ziying, your insight in this area should be sharper and more accurate than Brother Yu's. Are you here to test yourself against Brother Yu?" Xu Xie also smiled brilliantly, "Brother Junyu is from Henan, Zhenzhen is from Zhejiang, Yibei
Yinan and Wenruo are Huguang people who moved to Shuntianfu. Isn't this the perfect top three? The court probably thinks this is the fairest arrangement."
Feng Ziying also didn't expect Xu Xie to understand this issue so thoroughly and think highly of Xu Xie.
It is estimated that there are still many ignorant people among the Jinshi. Although they know the difference between the Northern and Southern Volumes, how it works specifically and how it is reflected at various levels so as not to cause criticism both internally and externally is quite a test for those in power.
Political skills.
In a sense, these top three are to reflect such a balance and provide a convincing explanation to students from the north and the south.
Lian Guoshi is the representative of northern scholars, Huang Zunsu is the leader of Jiangnan scholars, and Yang Wenruo is famous in the capital. His father is also the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, but he is a Huguang native who is attached to the capital, and Huguang is also a southern scholar.
A group second only to Jiangnan scholars also needs a representative.
Therefore, this arrangement is simply perfect, and even Feng Ziying has to admire the skills of the palace examination examiners.
"Well, when Brother Zixun said this, I really think that's what happened." Feng Ziying quickened her pace slightly and caught up with Xu Xie.
"Ziying, don't act in front of Brother Yu. Jun Yu said that among our classmates who passed the imperial examination, you are the most sensitive in this aspect, and you are also the youngest. I don't know how God has arranged it.
Yes, well, he also thinks highly of you the most, Brother Yu feels the same way." Xu Xie glanced at Feng Ziying.
Feng Ziying felt ashamed after hearing this, was she the most sensitive? Was it really arranged by God? Who allowed me, a person who had inexplicably stepped into this time and space, to have such a journey?
"Brother Zixun, you and Brother Junyu are overly praised. It may be because I was born in a martial arts family. My father has been guarding the border of Datong all year round. It is inevitable that he has to deal with the imperial military department, the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion and the local yamen.
It’s just more and more experience. When it comes to skills, the performance of you and Brother Jun Yu is enough to prove everything. Besides, I’m afraid it’s hard to convince people with my literary talent and level of knowledge.”
Feng Ziying's self-effacing words didn't bother Xu Xie, "Ziying, don't belittle yourself, the poem you wrote that made Wang Xiangchun unable to step down was even Brother Yu thought it was difficult to succeed in that kind of situation, well,
It is said that Li Shangshu appreciated that gift very much. Although he still had a straight face at the time, he was full of praise after he left, thinking that you could uphold the heart of a saint and have the ambition to care about the country and the people..."
Feng Ziying was quite surprised. He thought that a rigid and upright person like Li Tingji would have a bad impression of him. Didn't he expect that a confrontation could change Li Tingji's impression?
"Don't think that the ministers in the DPRK are so narrow-minded." Xu Xie seemed to notice Feng Ziying's surprise and smiled slightly, "Actually, your performance in the joint examination and the imperial examination attracted a lot of resentment, but it also attracted a lot of people.
People pay attention and even appreciate it.”
Attention should be a neutral word, that is, attention, which can be transformed into positive or negative, depending on the next development, but attention is undoubtedly what many people desire.
If no one pays attention, that is the saddest thing.
"Perhaps there is some attention, but I am self-aware. At this age, I also like to express some opinions that may seem unreliable. I am afraid that I may not get much appreciation."
Feng Ziying has been trying to figure out Xu Xie's thoughts and reasons for coming. There is no hatred or love for no reason. Xu Xie must have a purpose to come to her like this.
Even though he and I were classmates in the same year, he still felt a little curious about being so concerned about his own problems.
"Not necessarily." The two of them had already walked under the white stone, "Ziying, do you still remember the confrontation between us here the year before last?"
"Haha, how can I not remember? There are no enemies in the world, but there are heroes in time. Brother Zixun, can you and I be considered heroes now?" Feng Ziying seemed to be aroused with pride.
"Well, judging from our ages, in the eyes of many people in the world, we may barely be considered heroes, but you and I both know that now we both can only be regarded as the most inconspicuous little characters, and no one listens to what we say.
, the opinions expressed are insignificant. From this perspective, let’s not say anything about heroes, not even a character of sufficient importance, right?”
Xu Xie's words made Feng Ziying nod, but she immediately expressed a different opinion, "Brother Zixun, we are young, aren't we? This is our confidence."
"It is true that you have an advantage when you are young, but Ziying, have you ever thought about it? Three years later, hundreds of Jinshi will come out, and another group of Sandingjia and Shujishi will come out. How long can this advantage last?" Xu
Xie asked back.
Feng Ziying narrowed her eyes slightly and nodded: "Of course, this pressure may exist for each of us."
"So, Ziying, you must become a Shujishi." Xu Xie said solemnly: "The academy needs you to become a Shujishi, and you need it too."
Feng Ziying said leisurely: "Of course I think so, but Brother Zi Xun should know who has the power to elect the leader of the Shujishi Hall? My article offended a lot of people, and I'm afraid the elders in the cabinet don't want to see me."
"Ziying, not necessarily." Xu Xie smiled mysteriously, "As far as Brother Yu knows, some people just think that your literary talent is a little bit inferior, which is not in line with your reputation. As for the views of your article, I think it's a matter of opinion.
.”
"For example?" Feng Ziying knew that the drama was coming and stared at the other party closely.
"For example, some of your views on the Japanese and Kaihai." Xu Xie didn't seem to care about Feng Ziying's attitude at all.
"Oh?" Feng Ziying's heart skipped a beat. It seems that she has underestimated the world's heroes. This Xu Xie is by no means simple. Who is behind him?
