"I guess the official has his own difficulties. The original members of the Zhongshu Department in this department were all just drunkards. The new official has taken up the post, and he has been in the opposition for many years, so he definitely needs some familiarity. It’s understandable that people who know it can help.” Yang Sichang could only explain it this way.
"Wen Ruo, I didn't expect you to be so narrow-minded." Huang Zunsu was a little disappointed.
He did not expect that Yang Sichang would use such an understatement to explain himself.
"How important is the opening of the sea? It involves the defense of Liaodong and Denglai. You should know that it is even related to the survival of Liaodong. On the other hand, the opening of the sea is of great significance to the entire Jiangnan, especially Fujian and Zhejiang. It can not only greatly promote Jiangnan The development of several major industries can also greatly reduce the living space of those merchants who colluded with Japanese pirates, forcing them to take the right path, cut off the foundation of Japanese pirates in our territory, and even make them disappear completely. These matters Everything is related to the overall situation, and what Guan Yingzhen did was selfish and harmful to the country!"
Seeing Huang Zunsu's fierce attitude surprised both Yang Sichang and Hou Xun, while Shen Zizheng was completely unaware of the details.
Yang Sichang also found it difficult to accept that Huang Zunsu used such strong words to criticize Guan Yingzhen.
"It's really long. My point of view is very clear. Perhaps your lordship has made some mistakes in the personnel arrangement of the Zhongshu Department, but I think it is understandable. I have also said the reason. Besides, can it be said that your lordship appoints Where are these people? What about Feng Ziying? He proposed the strategy of opening up the sea, but how about practicing state affairs? He was the number one scholar and edited the Hanlin Academy! As for Fan Jingwen, Fang Zhenru and the others you mentioned Several of them are also Jinshi, and they have performed well in government affairs, so why can't they do it? Really, you can't be too extreme. You can't judge others and say they can't do it before they do it, right?"
"Wen Ruo, you are quibbling!" Huang Zunsu retorted unceremoniously, "Did I say that Ziying and Jun Yu can't do it? Of course they are fine, but what about the others? No matter how outstanding they are, they are all top three Jinshi. , but among these hundreds of Jinshi, why is there not a single person outside Qingtan Academy? Why is there not a single Jiangnan scholar?"
"It's so long. What you said is wrong. Wu Zong is a scholar from the south of the Yangtze River..." Yang Sichang also got a little angry.
"Huh, the opening of the sea is related to the interests of countless people in Jiangnan, and the gentry and the people are all concerned about it. But Guanying selected seven or eight people, and in the end, Lu You was the only one to decorate. Among this group of people, except Ziying, the only one who is his age "Youngest, why is it his turn to interrupt?" Huang Zunsu curled his lips contemptuously, "It's just a cover-up. Who can't see that Guan Yingzhen just wants to leave a few positions in Zhongshushe to them, just wait and see The government period is over, right? What kind of etiquette is there for imperial positions to be given and accepted privately?"
Yang Sichang was angry, "Zhen Chang, you are trying to inflict a crime, why bother? When will it be the turn of the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue to take charge of the affairs of the Zhongshushe? Could it be that the affairs of the Ministry of Affairs have become the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel? Already?"
"Hmph, who is the Minister of Civil Affairs, Wen Ruo, have you forgotten?" Huang Zunsu sneered more and more, "I'm afraid there has been a tacit understanding for a long time, tacitly, right?"
"Such a long time, you are simply unreasonable!" Yang Sichang was really furious, "According to what you said, all the cabinet ministers and the six ministers of the DPRK should be your Jiangnan scholars. Otherwise, it would be treason..."
"Wen Ruo, you are good at splashing sewage, but it's a pity that you can't splash it on me." Huang Zunsu was not polite, "You should see who is more suitable, and you shouldn't always look at it so narrowly. On the contrary, this will make you look guilty and short of breath..."
Seeing that the two of them were about to get into an argument and get angry, Hou Xun quickly smoothed things over, "Wen Ruo is really good at calming down and controlling anger. Why did you two come to Jun Yong's house to argue about this? Don't you think it's ridiculous? We are here to see you. Jun Yong studied and encouraged him to get good grades in this exam, which is good..."
Hou Xun's words finally made the two people involved in the argument sober up.
Huang Zunsu and Yang Sichang were both a little embarrassed, especially when they saw Shen Zizheng looking at them with such a cute look on his face, they both felt very embarrassed.
It was Huang Zunsu who spoke first, "I'm sorry for being weak, I'm a little out of control, but..."
"Needless to say, I was also wrong. It's really long. This matter is not something we can decide. Let's go our separate ways and let's not argue about this matter. Well, it's really long. I believe Mr. Fang Ge Mr. Qi Ge and the officials have made their own decisions."
Yang Sichang also felt that he was a little bored. How could he quarrel with Huang Zunsu over this matter, and even arrange for someone from Zhongshushe? How could it be possible? How could Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe agree?
In fact, Yang Sichang also understood what Guan Yingzhen was thinking, which was to use this opportunity to let a group of Qingtan Academy students practice so that they could adapt quickly after the end of Guanzheng and perform better in the future.
As for the person who said Zhongshushe, it will definitely be discussed slowly by several cabinet members at that time. Especially when it involves many interests in Jiangnan, it is inevitable for Jiangnan scholars to get involved, otherwise Ye and Fang will definitely not be able to agree.
This was also the first time Shen Zizheng had truly witnessed this so-called political struggle.
Well, it should be political disputes. Arguments that break out because of different political opinions, no matter how good the relationship is, must be put aside. This is what my father once mentioned.
In his impression, the relationship between Brother Wen Ruo and Brother Zhen was extremely close, no less than that of Hou Xun, who had been classmates with Yang Sichang, but he did not expect to argue over such an issue that seemed to have no direct relationship with either of them. My face turned red and my ears turned red.
In that scene, even he, an outsider who didn't quite understand what they were talking about, could feel the tense momentum.
Seeing that Yang Sichang and Huang Zunsu finally calmed down, Hou Xun also breathed a sigh of relief.
As another second-generation official, Hou Xun also knows very well that things like this will be inevitable when everyone enters the official career, especially after becoming an official in the court.
Political concepts, regional and local sentiments, class and family interests, personal feelings and tendencies, all of these are like ropes that bind everyone, leaving everyone with no choice.
Just like the attitudes expressed by Huang Zunsu and Yang Sichang just now, they can apologize, but they will not admit their mistakes.
Because their identities determine that they may agree or even join hands on certain things and issues, but on some issues, they will inevitably turn against each other. I only hope that everyone can maintain a relatively rational attitude towards it.
Everyone's attitude calmed down, but the atmosphere seemed a bit stagnant.
Fortunately, Hou Xun reacted quickly, and as soon as he raised his eyes, he spotted a painting hanging on the side of the room: A lone man in a boat with a coir raincoat fishing alone in the cold autumn river.
"Good painting!" Hou Xun is also knowledgeable. Although Luo Mo is sharp, he is also gentle and delicate. "Jun Yong, this painting is very artistic. I wonder who painted it?"
Several people's eyes fell on this painting. Huang Zunsu's calligraphy and painting standards were higher, and he nodded slightly: "The brushstrokes are sharp yet elegant, but the details are particularly soft and graceful. Was it painted by a woman at that time?"
Shen Zizheng nodded, "Well, it was painted by my sister. My sister has been fond of calligraphy and painting since she was a child, and she also studied painting with a famous local teacher. However, the painter's level was limited, but my sister can also achieve something... ..., really eldest brother, not bad, right?"
"Well, your sister is worthy of being a talented person. The level of this painting is not bad even among men. Hey, there is also a poem inscribed on it. It seems to be inscribed later. The pen and ink and the color of the mark are There are differences,..."
Huang Zunsu was sighing with emotion when he saw a poem next to him, which Yang Sichang had already picked up: "One coir, one hat, one small boat, one foot of silk and one inch of hook. A song and a bottle of wine, one person fishing alone in the river." What a poem!”
Hou Xun couldn't help but sigh, "It is indeed a good poem. Although it is not as profound as a lone boat with a coir raincoat and a man fishing in the snow on the cold river, this poem appropriately expresses the character of the painting vividly. This poem Was the poem also written by your sister?"
Neither Huang Zunsu nor Yang Sichang felt that it was different. No matter how you read this poem, it has a bit of high-spirited momentum. There is no problem with a woman painting this picture, but when it comes to writing this poem, it is a bit flamboyant and unrestrained.
Seeing that the three people's eyes were on him, Shen Zizheng's face didn't look very good either.
He didn't want to answer, but he was afraid of being misunderstood. If he said it, it would be more likely to be misunderstood, and he was even more afraid of being laughed at by these people.
Yang Sichang and the three of them were all a little curious. Is there anything embarrassing to say about this? Is there anything shameful hanging in the main room?
Unable to withstand the gazes of the three people, Shen Zicheng murmured for a long time before snorting like a mosquito: "No."
"Who wrote that?" Huang Zunsu liked the artistic conception of this poem and asked.
Shen Zizheng's face became increasingly ugly, but in the end he sighed and said, "It's Feng Keng's poem."
"Ziying's?" Yang Sichang and Hou Xun were both quite surprised.
However, there was a turmoil at the Enrong Banquet. Several insiders knew that Feng Ziying was not ignorant of poetry, but did not bother to put his mind on poetry. However, despite the occasional passion, he could still produce good poetry. .
Feng Ziying's poem is inscribed on a scroll painted by Shen Zizheng's sister, and the inscription was also written by Shen Zizheng's sister, which is somewhat meaningful.
The engagement between the Shen family and the Feng family was not announced to the outside world.
Shen Jue's family is in Dongchang Mansion. Except for Shen Zizheng who is studying in Chongzheng Academy because he has to take the imperial examination, and his sister did not follow her father to Dongchang Mansion to take care of Shen Zizheng, the rest of the family has already gone to Shandong. Therefore, only a few people in the capital city know about it.
And Shen Zizheng was extremely disgusted with Feng Ziying actually wanting to be his brother-in-law. Thinking that his sister actually wanted to marry this man, he couldn't express his discomfort, so he kept it secret and never told outsiders. Therefore, Yang Sichang, Hou Xun and Huang Zunsu all At a loss.
Unable to withstand the attention of everyone, Shen Zizheng could only raise his hands and surrender: "Okay, don't look at me like this. My sister is already engaged to Feng Keng. If nothing happens, we will get married in the second half of this year or early next year." Feng Keng is so lucky. I don’t know what kind of blessing he had in his previous life, but he was able to marry my sister..."
Only then did Yang Sichang and others suddenly realize. No wonder this guy looked reluctant. He was going to be Feng Ziying's brother-in-law. Thinking of this, Yang Sichang and the others couldn't help but laugh, "Jun Yong, why aren't you happy? Ziying. Waiting for talents, I don’t know how many people have crossed the threshold of his family, and there are so many people who want to marry with his family..."
"So what? Are there fewer people coming to propose marriage to my sister? I don't know if my father is interested in..." Shen Zizheng couldn't continue to say this. He didn't know why his father liked Feng Ziying. ?The youngest scholar, the youngest scholar, and the youngest editor of the Hanlin Academy, aren't they enough?