The Huguang Science and Technology Examination finally has definite news.
It is acknowledged that the Provincial Government will arrange a person to take over Zhang Bangqi's task and complete this year's scientific examinations. The time will be from the beginning of September to the end of the twelfth lunar month, and it will take several months to complete the examinations in various places.
The Anlu scientific examination is initially scheduled for early October.
At the same time, Jiang Lun returned from the capital with great honor.
After he returned to the palace, he first went to his brother-in-law Zhu Youqi to report his work, but was told that Zhu Youqi had found a doctor from Lingnan to treat his illness in the past few days. During the illness, he was not allowed to see the wind, let alone outsiders. Except for the doctor and a child to take care of his daily life, not even Princess Jiang and Zhu Si could see Zhu Youqi's people.
On this day, Zhu Hao happened to be playing Cuju with Zhu San, Zhu Si, Jinghong, and Lu Bing...
This is the first time Zhu San has participated in such a group activity this year.
Perhaps because of the lack of Zhu Youqi's control recently, Zhu San began to sneak away to the school building. Unlike usual, Zhu Si brought his younger sister "Zhu Wu" with him today.
It's just that Zhu Wu, who is pink and beautiful, is a little too young after all. The seven-year-old girl cannot participate in this strenuous exercise for older children, so Zhu Wu cheers on the side.
Tang Yin brought Jiang Lun and Lu Song to Kongba in the west courtyard where the Cuju competition was held.
"Oh, it's so lively."
After Jiang Lun got closer, he looked at his eldest nephew and two nieces with a smile.
Zhu San was so tired that he hurriedly stopped: "It's so hot... take a rest first and then fight again in the second half."
Then she stared at Jiang Lun and asked curiously: "Uncle, are you back from the capital? What are you doing here?"
Jinghong said: "Do you still need to ask? Of course I am here to see Mr. Zhu... What does it have to do with you?"
"Little Jingzi, my aunt hasn't taken care of you lately, so you're feeling itchy, right? Do you want my aunt to loosen your bones?" Zhu San put his hands on his hips and glared at Jinghong fiercely.
Jinghong quickly shut up and hid aside.
Tang Yin came over and said: "Zhu Hao, I asked you to teach the prince, and this is how you teach? Is it a bit formal?"
Zhu Haodao: "There is a certain amount of relaxation, a balance between work and rest... Why don't you let people relax after class? We are here..."
"Physical education class!"
Zhu Si grabs the white spot.
He was afraid of being blamed by Tang Yin, after all, it was not time for school to end, so he forcefully defended himself.
In the past, Cuju was played directly in the Xuesha Courtyard, but now that the children have grown up, the Xuesha Courtyard is a bit cramped, so we simply moved the "physical education classes" to the open area of the West Courtyard.
Tang Yin sighed and called Zhu Hao aside to talk without reprimanding him.
Zhu Sipidianpidian followed them over, wanting to hear what they had to say.
Jinghong said: "Look, I was right."
Zhu Sanbian said flatly: "What are you pretending to be? Xiaowu, let's go!"
After saying that, the young lady and her younger sister left the west courtyard and returned to the inner courtyard.
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Tang Yin brought Jiang Lun here to "thank you".
"...As expected, after arriving in the capital, I endured a lot of pressure. Every time I was asked about the northwest affairs, I was put off. This was all thanks to Mr. Zhu's reminders beforehand, and that... Great tips."
Jiang Lun looked proud.
Zhu Si was listening, blinked and asked, "What's the trick?"
Tang Yin said: "Meng Zai, before I can ask you, what did Zhu Hao write to you?"
Jiang Lun was surprised and said: "Don't you all know? Zhu Hao... Mr. Zhu wrote three tips for me to open when dealing with different people. The most important thing is to deal with the powerful minister named Jiang Bin...
"But he said that this Jiang Bin is very concerned about the affairs of Prince Xing's Mansion. He visited me many times and drank with me several times... This guy seems to be quite kind. Not only did he not accept gifts, he also gave me many good things."
"Um?"
Tang Yin frowned.
As one of the most sycophantic ministers in the court, Jiang Bin controlled everything around the emperor, and could even be said to cover the sky with one hand. Such a big shot actually invited you to drink and gave you gifts?
Just lie!
Zhu Si asked in a daze: "Uncle, do you want to say that Zhu Hao expected in advance that the sycophant named Jiang Bin would come to you?"
Tang Yin looked over and obviously had this doubt.
"Yeah, I opened the third tip bag, and it talks about how to deal with Jiang Bin... Although this Jiang Bin has a bad reputation, he is free and easy and treats people very grandly... He doesn't look like an arrogant and domineering person, right?
He is a good talker...especially when it comes to military affairs and is very insightful."
Jiang Lun recalled his interactions with Jiang Bin and actually praised him solidly for this important figure he met in the capital.
Tang Yin shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Your review is truly unique!
In Ming Dynasty public opinion, Jiang Bin is the representative of incompetence and treachery. You actually praise him for his ability?
Jiang Lun continued to tell about his experiences in the capital, and said excitedly: "One time Jiang Bin brought Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and we sat down to drink together... Mr. Zhu also expected this, and specifically talked about how to deal with Wang Shangshu...
This Wang Shangshu is truly a hero of the Ming Dynasty, and he knows the northwest frontier affairs very well. Without Mr. Zhu’s advice, I really wouldn’t have been able to resist.”
When Zhu Si heard about his uncle's experience in the capital, he looked envious.
To Zhu Si, those people were like legendary figures who were difficult to approach.
Tang Yinze looked at Zhu Hao and asked, "How could you predict in advance that Jiang Bin would meet Meng Zai?"
Zhu Hao said: "Your Majesty went to the northwest because he was instigated by Jiang Bin. Jiang Bin had a share of the credit for the victory in Yingzhou, but the civil servants with the right to speak refused to admit it. Jiang Bin was born in the army. If
He has no ability at all, how can he get to where he is today?"
"this……"
Tang Yin thought for a while, and it seemed to make sense.
Jiang Bin was born as a Wei commander and had received military honors, but he had no ability at all... Such remarks were mostly made by civil servants who controlled the direction of public opinion.
As for Jiang Bin's specific abilities, you can only believe it if you see it. But no matter how powerful Jiang Bin is, civil servants will never admit it because of his power.
"Wang Bu Tang, how come you and Jiang Bin get together?"
There was still a lot of confusion in Tang Yin's words.
Zhu Hao just smiled this time and didn't explain much.
Wang Qiong is a wonderful person in the history of Ming Dynasty.
In terms of ability alone, he is definitely the most famous minister. Historically, it is recognized that he is one of the "Three Ministers of the Ming Dynasty" along with Yu Qian and Zhang Juzheng. However, there is a disadvantage. Wang Qiong's butt is not straight, because he has a close relationship with Yang Tinghe, the chief minister of the cabinet.
The relationship was very bad, and he was very good at catering to Zhu Houzhao. There were even rumors that Wang Qiong had some unclear "relationship" with the emperor. This made it difficult for him to get a position in an era when civil servants controlled the direction of public opinion.
People all over the world recognize it.
Zhu Si asked from the side: "Uncle, when you came to the capital, apart from meeting a few important officials of the court, didn't you get any rewards?"
"There must be."
Jiang Lun held his head high and said, "I am now a fifth-rank official."
"What official?"
Zhu Si asked with wide eyes.
"this……"
Jiang Lun paused for a long time, then smiled awkwardly and said: "I just said that I would be waiting for the imperial edict, but I didn't say what official position I was in. Probably because I work in the palace, and unless I am given the responsibility of being the chief historian of the palace, there is really no suitable position."
The official position is vacant, but in terms of salary... I am already treated as a full fifth-grade civil servant, and I can fill it if there is a suitable position... This all depends on Mr. Zhu giving up the credit twice."
Zhu Si turned back to look at Zhu Hao, and he probably understood why his uncle, an adult, would call him "Mr. Zhu" so affectionately when meeting a young man like Zhu Hao.
The feeling is that I have inherited Zhu Hao's favor, and I am grateful from the bottom of my heart.
Zhu Hao said: "That's because Mr. Jiang has outstanding abilities."
"Don't you deserve it... If you call me sir again in the future, it will be a disgrace to me. Just call me Meng Zai. How capable I am... I know it in my heart, and I am afraid that even the prince will know that his uncle and I are just a mediocre person...
Thanks to Mr. Zhu and Mr. Tang for the pointers."
Jiang Lun was really humble now.
He didn't even pretend to be in front of his nephew. Maybe he was afraid that the heir apparent would be in charge of the family in the future. He thought that his uncle was really capable, so he would entrust important matters to him and then he would ruin it...
It is better to admit that you are not capable from the beginning.
"By the way, Mr. Zhu, Quanzi is about to get married. The date is scheduled for October. As an elder, you have to attend... This time I got the official rank and became famous in the court. My in-laws treated me well. I will go back
When he was in Anlu, he specially sent his daughter to Anlu to settle her in advance, just waiting for the wedding day."
Jiang Lun really shines this time.
Not only did he successfully show off to the court, but he also gained a lot of fame in front of his future in-laws.
According to Jiang Rong's previous statement, his unmarried wife was the daughter of Zhou Jiansheng, the Imperial Academy's Imperial College. Originally, people looked down on Jiang Lun, who came from a martial arts family, and felt that they had insulted their own daughter.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Lun became a fifth-grade literary and informal official, and coupled with his background in Prince Youxing's palace, the situation was completely different from before.
Zhu Si asked: "Uncle, can I attend when my cousin gets married?"
"Of course. As long as the prince wants to go, uncle, I will make proper arrangements." Jiang Lun said, patting his chest.
"well!"
Zhu Si nodded hurriedly.
Now as long as he can get out of the palace, he is willing to attend the funeral.
His father's illness has worsened in the past two years. The palace is afraid that something will happen to his heir apparent, and pays more and more attention to his safety. He has not left the palace for a year. After taking Zhang Bangqi's individual examination, he only had the opportunity to go out for an autumn outing in the city, and this year the palace
The autumn outing was informed early in the morning that it was cancelled.
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Jiang Lun was extremely grateful to Zhu Hao and forcibly arranged Zhu Hao to be the officiant of his son's wedding. It was like Zhu Hao had fulfilled both his father and his son... He was the benefactor of the family!
With Jiang Lun bragging about Zhu Hao in front of others, the treatment given to Zhu Hao by the palace skyrocketed.
The main reason is that King Xing is seriously ill now, and many affairs in the palace have been taken over by Princess Jiang. The person closest to Princess Jiang, apart from her children, is her younger brother. Both her son and younger brother are whispering in her ears about how powerful Zhu Hao is. She
Naturally, he felt that Zhu Hao was an indispensable talent in the palace.
Yuan Zonggao had a headache at this time.
Because the sick King Xing heard that his brother-in-law had returned from the capital and had been appointed as a fifth-grade literary official, he had planned to let Jiang Lun temporarily replace Zhang Jingming and serve as the chief historian of the palace.
If Jiang Lun really becomes the chief minister of the palace... Yuan Zonggao feels that the power structure of the palace will be completely broken.
It can even be said to be a bit nonsense.
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