Chapter 411: Establishing the House with Wu (seeking a monthly ticket)
Zhu Hao, Tang Yin and his party were still on their way north to the capital.
After passing Xiangyang and entering Nanyang Prefecture, we arrived at the border of Henan.
The team walked forward for another three days and left the Nanyang Basin. As soon as they passed the Funiu Mountains, they found that the ground in Henan was suffering from drought. Even if the fields were not starved to death, groups of hungry people fleeing south could often be seen.
The imperial court also opened warehouses for disaster relief, but the results were not great. Among the people, especially those tenants who had no land and few acres of land, they could not afford the rent and had to embark on the road of migration. There were not a few people who fled to Huguang.
Some cannot gain a foothold in Huguang and will continue to have difficulty moving into Guizhou and Bashu...
The large-scale migration movement from Huguang to Sichuan did not only occur in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It can be said that this trend existed throughout the Ming Dynasty.
"The Crown Prince and his party have been here for three days... They are traveling faster and faster. It seems that we must hurry up and hurry up."
Tang Yin rested at the post house that day and inquired about the situation on the spot. When he learned that Zhu Si and his party had accelerated their journey north, he couldn't help but become anxious.
It was agreed that they would go north to assist the Crown Prince, but it turned out that the Crown Prince walked much faster than them. If something unexpected happened along the way, there would not even be a chance for rescue.
Zhu Hao was very calm: "It's useless to be anxious. With Luo Dian at his side, I believe the prince's safety can be guaranteed. Besides, the eunuch Qiu Ju is not someone close to the emperor, so he is not expected to kill anyone along the way."
"Um."
Tang Yin just nodded, but he may not agree with Zhu Hao's point of view.
Although Qiu Ju was one of the original "Eight Tigers" of eunuchs, since the fall of Liu Jin, the influence of the Eight Tigers in the court has been greatly weakened. At present, the most favored people around the emperor are Qian Ning, Jiang Bin, Zang Xian, and Zhang Zhong
Qiu Ju, like Zhang Yong, is already a marginal figure among the eunuchs. If the Queen Mother had not enabled Qiu Ju, Qiu Ju would not even be qualified to go south.
Zhu Hao said: "After arriving in the capital, sir, you should go to meet some old friends in a high profile and let them know that you have arrived..."
"Why is this?"
Tang Yin was a little anxious and didn't think this was a good thing.
I, Mr. Tang, have been burdened with imperial examination questions all my life. When I came to the capital, I was like a rat crossing the street. You actually let me walk through the streets?
Zhu Hao sighed: "We have to distinguish between open and covert actions... Sir, you will attract people's attention in the light, and I will act in secret...
"Someone in the court may know that you have served in Prince Xing's Mansion, especially the spies from Dongchang and Jinyiwei. If they know that you have arrived in the capital and kept a low profile, they will definitely suspect that you were ordered to assist the prince. Your high-profile appearance will only
safer."
Tang Yin took a breath.
In the past few years in the palace, he had thought that he had become so hidden that he was completely out of touch with the mortal world, but in fact he was still a man in the mortal world, and his whereabouts and whereabouts could be known with a little investigation.
"Let's discuss it on the way..."
Tang Yin did not agree immediately this time. He had to observe the situation after arriving in the capital before deciding whether he should be high-profile or low-key.
At his age, and the past few years of keeping a low profile, he is no longer as flamboyant and high-profile as when he was young... Even he himself feels that it is too pretentious. The old guy is now used to being low-key and restrained, and he has a certain city and a counselor.
temperament.
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Zhu Hao did not know about the fact that he passed the examination for the time being.
But in the capital, the Zhu family learned the news first.
When Mrs. Zhu Jia saw the letter from her fourth son, Zhu Wanquan, from Huguang, she almost couldn't breathe. Fortunately, someone beside her hurriedly helped her to rest on the couch, and then...
I can't afford to be sick!
Jiang Yonghe from the first room, Zhu Wanjian from the second room, and Zhu Wanquan's wife Zhu Lin from the fourth room went together to check on his condition. Before the bed, Zhu Jia threw Zhu Wanquan's letter on the ground, and Zhu Wanjian picked it up and read it in detail.
"Hahahaha... It's really ridiculous. The fourth child himself didn't pass the exam, but Xiao Haozi from the third room passed the exam and got a Huguang Jieyuan? What a shame!"
Zhu Wanjian laughed immediately after reading it.
The voice was so harsh that it was just adding salt to the old lady's wounds. After hearing this, the old lady almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
Jiang Yonghe's voice was calm: "If that's true, that would be a good thing."
Zhu Wanjian glanced at her and said, "Sister-in-law, are you pretending to be confused on purpose or are you really confused? You don't know how much my mother hates the people from the third family, right? They are simply enemies!
"After so many years, how can I be the wife of my Zhu family without even having this consciousness? This kid has already drawn a clear line between my Zhu family, how can he still be considered as my Zhu family?"
"Shut up!"
The old lady couldn't stand listening any more and started to scold again as a habit.
Zhu Lin looked at the people present, and she knew that she was here to be angry today. Even if this mother-in-law didn't mock the fourth brother like the second uncle, she probably wouldn't give her daughter-in-law a good look.
Jiang Yonghe refused to give up: "Since we are the grandson of the Zhu family, we still have the blood, the surname, and the human connections. We cannot stop being a family just because the family property is divided."
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Jiashi glared over again.
The eldest daughter-in-law usually devotes herself to worshiping Buddha. Even when she is involved in family affairs, she rarely speaks so strongly and insists on her own opinions.
Even if she didn't mean to contradict her this time, Zhu Jia felt uncomfortable being offended.
Zhu Lin said: "Mom, can I tell my father-in-law about this matter... over there?"
Zhu Lin comes from a scholarly family and is well-educated. In addition, she and Zhu Wanquan live a small life behind closed doors. Their loving husband and wife are incompatible with the high-pressure atmosphere of this big family. However, as a parasite in the family, it is usually difficult for her to have four bedrooms.
Disputes arise with family interests.
As a freeloader, I am embarrassed to ask for too much. As long as I eat and drink every day, my husband still hopes to pass the examination, and he can live a decent life.
But she obviously didn't know the complicated relationships within the Zhu family, so she asked something that seemed appropriate but was very inappropriate.
"This matter is not allowed to be reported to the inner court. If anyone leaks it...don't blame me for wanting him to look good!"
Zhu Jiashi shouted sharply.
Zhu Wanjian asked in surprise: "Xiao Haozi passed the Juren exam and also passed the Jie Yuan exam, but he didn't tell the old man about this? Isn't that right?"
Even Zhu Wanjian couldn't understand what my mother was thinking.
Even though he said how much the Zhu family disliked Zhu Hao, he actually felt in his heart that this was a good thing and publicizing it would greatly help the Zhu family's reputation.
Even if you, the old lady, feel unhappy, you should know what it means to make the best of the situation, right?
I can understand that you hid it from outsiders, for fear of being accused of bullying the third wife, and in the end, you became a master, but how can you say that you hid it from the old man?
"Mom, are you afraid that some information will be leaked?"
Jiang Yonghe interrupted again.
Mr. Zhu Jia suddenly sat up from the bed, full of anger: "Who is in charge of this family?"
Huh!?
Could it be that you were just pretending to be sick?
Even a simple person like Zhu Lin could tell that something was wrong with this mother-in-law.
Jiang Yonghe said: "What if Zhu Hao goes to the capital to take part in the examination and goes to Zhu's house to say hello?"
Zhu Wanjian couldn't help but look at his sister-in-law in surprise. He could tell that her sister-in-law was poking at the old lady's heart with every word she spoke today.
It's a bit like the tip of a needle to the wheat.
Zhu Jiashi sneered: "If he wants to come, just keep him out. When he was in Anlu, he never visited Zhuangzi alone for fear that his family would detain him. How dare he come now?"
"That's not possible..."
Zhu Wanjian deliberately said loudly, "Now that people are elected, their social status is different. With the support of the government, as long as the people he brings find that he has not returned, the government will definitely come to our house to ask for it."
The old lady was furious: "Are you two going to rebel?!"
Another angry drinking spree.
This now further solidified the truth that she was moaning for no reason.
The people in the third room remained silent and did not argue with him any more.
"The Zhu family is an honorable family. They were born in Jinyiwei. They built the government with military force. They never needed any literary examinations. A single person can compare with thousands of Jinyiwei who have actual duties? You should know how this family should be maintained in the future... No loyalty
Your Majesty, if you are not loyal to the imperial court, the Zhu family will be overthrown sooner or later! Can a single person change everything?"
Zhu Jiashi reprimanded his son and daughter-in-law in person.
Zhu Wanjian said: "My eldest brother has been appointed as a guard of thousands of households. May I ask where he is now? How can he help the family?"
Zhu Jiashi said: "He stayed in Anlu and stared at Prince Xing's Mansion. This time Prince Xing's son was escorted to the capital and was taken into custody by the court as a hostage. My Zhu family's duties have not changed!
"However, only a few of you know what happened today. If anyone leaks it out... I will serve you according to the family law! Then you will no longer be the descendants of the Zhu family!"
Zhu Wanjian was speechless and muttered in a low voice: "Tsk, tsk, here they just took the exam, and over there they arrested Crown Prince Xing and took him to the capital to imprison him. This situation has changed so fast that I really can't understand it."
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After Zhu Hao and his party crossed the Yellow River, they rushed to the capital on a smooth journey.
At this time, someone finally found Zhu Hao, Tang Yin and their entourage. They were people sent by Su Xigui to inform Zhu Hao about the news that he had passed the Huguang Provincial Examination.
Tang Yin and Zhu Hao were very happy to hear this, but Lu Song still had some doubts: "Is the matter correct?"
When traveling, no one is in Anlu or Wuchang Prefecture. Just relying on someone to tell you about such a big happy event always makes people suspicious.
Tang Yin said: "Dongzhu Su sent people thousands of miles away to report the news. I don't expect there to be any deviation. The people came from Wuchang Mansion. They should have set off immediately after learning the exact news... I'm afraid there will be some trouble in Anlu."
The letter will be sent later. It is estimated that the news will be clear after we arrive in the capital."
Tang Yin admired Zhu Hao's talent and learning very much. Three years ago, he casually helped Gongsun Yi with his tutoring and trained Gongsun Yi to become a Juren. Is it unusual for Zhu Hao to pass the Jie Yuan test this time?
Zhu Hao curled his lips and said, "I heard that my evil disciple also passed the examination and ranked thirty-sixth. If I had known earlier, I would have brought him with me and brought him to the capital together, so that this kid would not stay in Anlu without thinking about studying."
After Lu Song heard this, his jaw almost dropped.
That incompetent scholar who once failed to pass the college entrance examination, the pedantic businessman who was sentenced to death by Fan Yikuan on the way to school, was not counted as a student candidate, but now he actually passed the Juren examination? So how capable is Zhu Hao?
Doesn’t it mean that everyone who follows him...can get ahead?
"oops!"
Tang Yin dismissed it, "You leaked a few more questions to him? I guess you helped write the articles he wrote, right?"
Zhu Haodao: "Sir, you have to be conscientious. Do you think I am a magician who just calculates the test questions every day? I don't even know who the examiner is. Where do I start calculating the test questions? Don't say sour grapes...
…Your disciples and grandsons have now passed the examination, so you should be happy. Come on, smile!"
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