Unlike Tang Yin's encounter by chance, the meeting with Wang Shouren seemed more like the result of adapting to the development of the times. He gained trust in Prince Xing's Mansion and helped Prince Xing's Mansion exterminate the bandits from Jiangxi. Wang Shouren, who specializes in suppressing bandits, came to receive the prisoners of war.
"Learn" advanced experience...
Tang Yin didn't want to face Wang Shouren alone, so he took him, the actual commander-in-chief, with him, so as to avoid embarrassing himself in front of Wang Shouren.
It wouldn't hurt to meet him. In the same era, there are not many people who can truly be called the Fang family. Tang Yin is considered a master in poetry and painting, while Wang Shouren is an orthodox philosopher and military strategist. One of them will leave his name forever.
A military strategist comes to learn battlefield experience from a child?
Thinking about it, I feel a little accomplished.
It's just this time...it's not appropriate!
I took the government examination on March 16th, but I had to meet Wang Shouren on March 15th... Is it more important to meet a famous person in the world, or is my personal future more important?
"What's wrong? You're not happy?"
Tang Yin noticed that Zhu Hao had not agreed yet, so he asked.
Zhu Haodao: "What do you think? When Wang Zhongcheng comes to visit, he will be received by the palace and the state government. If I go there as a child, they may not pay attention... Can't you go by yourself? I have to take the government examination the day after the meeting, and the time is up.
Is it impossible to arrange it?"
Tang Yin made a strange breathy sound from his nostrils: "Chi..."
Zhu Si on the side asked: "Mr. Tang, is that Wang Zhongcheng very powerful? Why do you want Zhu Hao to accompany you to meet him?"
Tang Yin didn't know how to explain it.
To a certain extent, the current Wang Shouren is just an ordinary courtier. Xinxue has not been widely spread, and the Pingning Rebellion that made Wang Shouren famous has not happened. Although the previous Wang Shouren was an outstanding official,
He has political achievements, but there is still a gap between him and his name in history.
Now Wang Shouren lives more in the shadow of his father Wang Hua. When it comes to Wang Shouren, others are more likely to say that he is the son of Wang Hua, the former Minister of Civil Affairs of Nanjing.
Zhu Hao said dissatisfied: "Mr. Tang, you don't mean to say that with my talent and knowledge, it doesn't matter whether I study a day in advance, right? But have you ever thought about a question? If I go to see Wang Zhongcheng, if I am taken the same examination
People know that if I take the government examination the next day, won’t I become a target again?
"When the results come out, and I get a good ranking, there will be people criticizing me behind my back, saying that it is because of factors outside the examination room... I have already dedicated my whole life to Prince Xing's palace, and I don't need to do everything, right?"
Only then did Tang Yin understand why Zhu Hao didn't even want to meet senior officials like Wang Shouren.
It's not because Zhu Hao has a relationship with Wang Shouren and needs to be avoided, but because he doesn't want to arouse criticism.
"Let's do it this way. After Wang Zhongcheng arrives in Anlu, you don't need to attend any official dinner. When we meet privately, you can come with me. It won't take up too much of your time. I will also try not to say that you are in the palace.
Cover up your identity and the explosive matter together, so that you won’t get into trouble..."
Tang Yin finally learned to consider issues from other people's standpoints.
There is another important reason why Zhu Hao doesn't want to see Wang Shouren, and that is because he doesn't want to be forced to ask about nitroglycerine.
The court would not investigate in detail if it was reported to the court that gunpowder was used to blast the bandits' camp, but how could you fool a military strategist who personally inspected the site and left his name in history?
It’s strange that people believe you!
At that time, whether it was the guards of Prince Xing's Mansion or the officers and soldiers guarding the city who had some knowledge, they revealed that this powerful explosive was related to Zhu Hao...
How should I explain it to Wang Shouren?
Tell Wang Shouren in detail about nitroglycerin?
Zhu Hao asked himself that he would not be so stupid. What is the purpose of handing over a technology that has not yet been formed to outsiders who do not understand it? Wouldn't it be better to wait until he has the strength to change the times, then study and improve it? This is not like sun salt, which benefits people's livelihood. Why should the matter be left to Wang Shouren or the imperial court?
Even for drying salt, Zhu Hao got a lot of benefits from Su Xigui in exchange...
Zhu Hao would not do anything to suffer a loss.
"Okay, I will accompany you to see Wang Shouren that day, for up to half an hour, and no outsiders will know." Zhu Hao gave the prerequisites.
Tang Yin agreed, and Zhu Hao reluctantly agreed.
Because the umbrellas were given to several children, Tang Yin was about to leave in the rain. Zhu Hao asked: "Mr. Tang, you haven't said yet, why don't we have classes in the afternoon."
Tang Yin said: "Because King Xing has been ill for the past two days, it is necessary for the crown prince to come and serve in front of the bed... Do you understand?"
"oh."
Only then did Zhu Hao realize that it was Zhu Youqi who was ill.
I don’t know what the specific illness is, but it seems that I will be bedridden for a few days, and I asked Zhu Si to go and serve him. This probably means that Zhu Si will take another social practice class outside the classroom, learn how to take care of his sick old father, and accept the responsibility he has received since he was a child. The education of filial piety, righteousness and etiquette is put into practice.
When Zhu Si heard this, his face immediately drooped, while Zhu San next to him was snickering again.
"Princess Princess, you go too."
What Tang Yin said later made Zhu San stop laughing.
Jinghong said: "If it's just because His Highness Prince Xing is sick, then Rulin and I will stay in class and study."
Tang Yin nodded: "Even if Zhu Hao wants to stay, it's fine. It's up to you... Oh, forget it, I won't make arrangements. Zhu Hao needs to be more careful in the city these days, for fear that the remaining thieves will sneak into the city. If If they find out about your achievements in this battle, they will definitely cause trouble for you."
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "I always carry a human guard when I come in and out. Mr. Wu Laotang is worried about this."
…
…
It doesn't make much difference to Zhu Hao whether he goes to class or not.
Staying in class recently, Zhu Hao wanted to keep a relatively calm and peaceful mind before the government exam, because he found that once he went to the laboratory or workshop, he couldn't stop doing things, and he would soon face the government exam. Try... No matter what, you should still put your studies first.
After the government examination is over, there will still be more than a year before the college examination, which is enough for him to build up his business territory.
A spring rain.
It can be regarded as timely rain. For rice fields that have not yet had time to spring seedlings, transplant rice seedlings, or have just been transplanted, this rain is extremely precious. The proverb goes "Spring rain is as precious as oil", which describes the rain in this season.
One night passed, azaleas filled the city, making the entire Changshou County look like a cluster of flowers.
There were many tourists in and outside the city that day, and the next day was the imperial examination. There were more and more handsome men and beautiful women in the city. Zhu Hao finally realized that in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, although the atmosphere was still conservative, it was not strict enough to restrict women's football. Even if you don’t leave the house, at least during the spring outing season you can still see many girls dressed up for going out.
But Zhu Hao was not in a good mood that day.
Because Tang Yin took him to Shili Pavilion outside the city early in the morning to wait for Wang Shouren's arrival.
In addition to Lu Song and other guards, there are only Tang Yin and Zhu Hao in Prince Xing's Mansion. It can be seen that Tang Yin is now the face of Prince Xing's Mansion and can act on behalf of Prince Xing's Mansion. As for Zhu Hao... he was purely dragged out of the city to serve as a head. When he saw how lively the city was, Zhu Hao wanted to stay and learn to be a romantic young man with a folding fan, pretending to be cool, and catching a pretty little girl who went out for an outing. How happy would it be?
But I followed Tang Yin, an old gangster, to Shiliting just to stare at him.
Zhu Hao usually dislikes waiting for others.
"I said I'm coming today. Calculating the time, it should be before noon..." Tang Yin saw Zhu Hao sitting weakly on the stone bench in front of the pavilion, silent. He also sat down on the stone bench and asked the guard to take the pot and leave the city.
I brought the tea I brought here, put the cups on the stone table, and drank by myself. It was very comfortable.
The name of the pavilion is Shili Pavilion, but it is not ten miles outside the city. It is only about two miles away from the city gate.
There is an endless stream of tourists coming from the official road in the east.
After the bandits were wiped out in Anlu, the trade routes were immediately restored to smooth flow, and the surrounding prefectures and counties had to use the Hanshui Terminal to transport goods away. This area was quite prosperous and lively.
"What if no one comes at noon?" Zhu Hao asked with a yawn.
Tang Yin said: "Then we will continue to wait in the afternoon. We agreed that I will only let you see you for half an hour. You can leave at most half an hour after the meeting..."
Zhu Hao glared at Tang Yin: "Mr. Tang, you won't talk to me, will you? Meeting Wang Shouren for half an hour means that I will only give you half an hour... Oh, forget it, if I am fooled by you once,
What a waste of this wonderful spring time.”
"Ha ha."
Next to him, Lu Song heard the conversation between master and apprentice and couldn't help grinning with joy.
Some of the guards were very curious.
They usually don't have the opportunity to see the way Tang Yin and Zhu Hao get along. From what they think, Mr. Tang has always been old-fashioned and the students are full of respect for him. Where have they seen teachers and students with such playful smiles and chattering? The famous Mr. Tang doesn't even do that.
It's so weird to be angry!
…
…
I waited like this all morning, and saw that noon was almost here, and then someone from the official post came on a fast horse, bringing the latest news from Wang Shouren: "Mr. Lu, I am really sorry. Mr. Wang's car was blocked while driving through Jingshan County.
, I’m afraid it won’t arrive until tomorrow.”
Zhu Hao jumped up like a needle pricking him: "Okay, I've waited in vain, I can finally go home."
Tang Yin looked back at Zhu Hao, and then asked the postman: "Why did something unexpected happen? But was it attacked by the remnants of thieves?"
The postman replied: "It probably has nothing to do with bandits, or maybe it's because of official duties."
"well!"
Tang Yin was also in a very unhappy mood.
There is still reason to invite Zhu Hao to wait together today. If it were another day...Zhu Hao went to the examination room and only people like Lu Song would accompany him. He always felt unsure.
With Zhu Hao here, it is like having a think tank around him. Zhu Hao's mind can help him resolve many passive situations. But if there are only guards like Lu Song, then he must control all the propriety in talking to Wang Shouren.
It's difficult.
Then his eyes turned to Zhu Hao again.
Zhu Hao shrugged: "Sir, you see no use for me. I have to take the government examination tomorrow. You insisted on letting me take part. You won't tell me not to go now, will you? Oh, by the way, I still have it today.
I have to attend a literary event, so I can’t accompany you in the afternoon..."
Tang Yin asked: "What literary meeting? Are you going with Ru Lin to meet the candidates you are friends with?"
"yes."
Zhu Hao answered very directly.
Tang Yin frowned: "Then you finish the exam early tomorrow and accompany me to see Wang Zhongcheng. With your level... there will be no problem in leaving the examination room before noon... That's it!"