Gongsun Yi spoke politely and showed no mercy, while Zhu Hao was relatively kinder and asked Jiang Rong to help the little old man walk to a side alley to prevent the Shuntian government officials from coming to cause trouble again.
Because he had just been beaten, the little old man had difficulty walking and was limping. He did not complain, and he looked very well-educated.
Zhu Hao asked as he walked: "You must be a scholar who came to Beijing to take the exam?"
The little old man looked far away, looking at the passers-by who consciously avoided the road, and said with a hint of emotion: "I have wasted half my life, hoping to go to Beijing to take the imperial examination. If I fail again, I will go back and give lectures, and I will not be interested in worldly affairs from now on."
Zhu Hao asked curiously: "Your accent sounds like you are from Jiangnan?"
"Exactly."
The little old man looked at Zhu Hao, "You are Huguang Jieyuan, where are you from?"
Zhu Hao said: "Anlu."
The little old man took a breath of air and said, "Anlu? That's where the palace of Prince Xing of the Ming Dynasty is located, a place where dragons and tigers are hidden."
Jiang Rong and Gongsun Yi looked at each other. The little old man looked very interested in Prince Xing's Mansion, and seemed to be expecting a real dragon to come out of Prince Xing's Mansion.
Zhu Hao asked cautiously: "I wonder what your name is?"
"My surname is Zhang and my nickname is Luo Feng. We met by chance. I will talk to you again when I have the opportunity... Oops..." Perhaps because Jiang Rong's support was not stable enough, the little old man stumbled and pulled the wound, and finally cried out in pain.
.
It's not that Jiang Rong was rude, but it was because the little old man was obviously outspoken. He didn't say his name or cousin, only his own number, which meant that he wanted to have a close relationship with a few people, so he secretly kept it secret.
Zhang Cong shook his head and smiled bitterly, then asked: "Is this Zhang Bingyong in charge?"
The old man stopped immediately and looked back: "Has he heard of you?"
Zhang Cong thought to himself, you have only heard of You, and you also know that he is going to have a happy event. If you are someone else, you still want to stop asking, but his... future achievements have nothing to do with this naughty boy Zhu Qi in front of you.
This person is Xiao Ming's future chief assistant, Song Yao, who is also a weirdo in the officialdom and is promoted like a rocket.
Historical figures.
I am a key figure in the future Xiaoliyi incident. I retired as a scholar in the 18th year of Zhengde. As a retired scholar in the 18th year of Zhengde, it was just two months before Zhu Qi ascended the throne on the first day of January in the 18th year of Zhengde and the 71st of July 71st.
He was the first person to propose helping Zhu Qiding to maintain the relationship between father and son of Prince Xing and put forward the theory of "succession is the heir".
"heard about it."
Wang Shizi said, "I heard that your master is giving lectures in the Jiangnan area. He is very unknown. It's a pity that I always have the opportunity to attend."
"ah?"
Jiang Rong was quite impressed.
Did you open a forum in your hometown, where you usually publicized your talent and knowledge and made a living for yourself? Do you mean that even people in Huguang know about your talent?
Or is that guy just complimenting you?
Zhu Haoyi asked curiously: "Do you know which school of knowledge you study in the pavilion?"
It seems that Zhu Haoyi is too convinced by the old scholar. After all, in any era, the first impression of young people is that the elderly are stubborn and stubborn. In addition, in the chain of contempt of the participants of the national examination, the old people are still taking the test to retire from the imperial examination.
At the bottom of the contempt chain, who would retire from the imperial examination at an early age? Those who are old and frail and still rush for the examination are usually considered to have little talent and academics. They are desperate to save face and suffer the consequences. They live in the shadow of the imperial examination all their lives, harming others and themselves.
It was the seventy-seventh year of Yaoyi's reign in Song Dynasty, and he had already made plans to give up the imperial examination and wait for the official release from the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Song Yao was wondering why these seven people had completely different attitudes at the same time. Prince Wang said: "Sir, how about you find a place to sit down and talk in detail? We just happen to discuss this examination together, and we are both candidates... Oh, by the way, then,
He was also born in Huguang in the Bingzi year. He was born in Anlu, and he taught young people in Prince Xing's palace..."
"ah?"
Song Yao originally had no grudges against Zhu Haoyi, but after all, the other person's words were rude, and she initially wanted to have a close relationship with those people. Therefore, after hearing this, she looked at Zhu Haoyi with admiration.
Then Zhu Haoyi straightened his waist a little more.
"Can Mr. Zhang give you a chance to sit down and have a cup of tea together?" Wang Shizi asked.
Jiang Rong spoke in a friendly tone to Mr. Xu that time, and sighed heavily: "We are both senior citizens, so we are older in age and in higher status. It is an honor for me to have a cup of tea with you two. Please!"
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…
Zhang Cong had thought that he could meet Song Yao while walking down the street.
When they arrived at the tea house and sat down, Dr. Tea served him some tea. Zhang Cong asked Jiang Rong about what happened behind the Shuntian government office.
"The two families of Qingyunhou and Shouninghou openly fought in the streets of the capital, killing and injuring people, and even injured innocent people. I heard that merchants in the capital had their shops, fields and houses robbed. They openly despised your king Xiao Ming's law. I don't have any thoughts in my heart."
If you are cold-blooded, you will definitely stand by and watch."
When Jiang Rong mentioned this, he was filled with indignation.
Zhang Cong thought to himself, in that world, there were fewer people standing by and watching. What else would the top civil servants in the court say about this? The censors and officials all pretended to be deaf and dumb. How could he, a single person, make decisions for the people in heaven?
"In today's situation, it's very difficult to think of that." Zhang Cong sighed.
Jiang Rong looked at Zhang Cong: "You see, the eldest brother is also a kind-hearted person. As a relative, let alone reaching out to help each other, I am afraid he has been hiding far away. Since he is from Anlu, he is with that...Mr. Zhu Hao...
It’s knowing what it is…”
When it comes to coming, he hesitates, but his words are clear.
Zhang Cong knew what the other party meant and said with a smile: "The policemen of Shuntian Mansion are so cowardly that they even dare to beat up people. That's how it is... Before you were enlightened in childhood, you had been studying in the prince's palace, and you were always with the prince.
"
Hearing that, Jiang Rong suddenly stood up and looked at Zhang Cong with incredible eyes. He stuttered when he spoke: "He...he...and the Crown Prince of Xingfu..."
Zhang Cong said: "Let's sit down and talk. You have heard of his reputation and you think you can have a close relationship with him. Otherwise, you will definitely tell the truth to others. That person is your disciple. His name is Gongsun. I am Jiang Mengzai, the brother of Princess Xing.
The young master."
"Ouch, ho ho..."
Song Yao's thoughts came one after another.
It turns out that the young man next to him with a good appearance, who was helping him walk just now, is actually the nephew of Princess Xing? The relationship sounds very strong at first glance.
Song Yao asked: "Do you know that Mr. Zhang has no opinion on Xing Gongsun Yi entering the capital to inherit the throne?"
Jiang Rong sat down again, his eyes were a little evasive, and he waved his hands: "It's easy to talk, and it's good to talk. As a minister, you should put the dignity of your family and country first. Please forgive me."
After that, Zhang Cong always felt that Jiang Rong should belong to this kind of political speculator. After all, as a retired scholar who watched politics in history, how could I not be qualified to talk about the integrity of the new emperor? But I just dare to do it, and use this as a
A stepping stone to your career.
But Zhang Cong had seen the real Jiang Rongqian, and felt that he was quite sincere and down-to-earth. He was cautious and had an angry youth temperament that young people usually don't have. He was cold-blooded, but he made an evasive gesture before learning the identities of these people.
, indicating that he is not a person who chooses means to achieve his goals.
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Zhang Cong and Song Yao both guided the previous topics in the direction of Prince Xing's Mansion, and soon came to the topic that the eight people present were most concerned about, which was the upcoming examination of the Ministry of Rites.
Jiang Rong sighed: "Up to now, we all know who is taking the exam. Even if the Ministry of Rites suddenly makes a rumor that the general exam will be postponed, it still feels very strange."
Wang Shizi said: "It is said that Shi Yue, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Li Tingxiang, the Duo Zhanshi of Zhan Shifu, two Hanlin bachelors, will be the examiners."
"Um!?"
Jiang Rong asked understandingly, "Brother, where did he hear about this?"
Zhang Cong smiled and shook his head.
In fact, it is not difficult to guess who will be the examiner.
Historically, those two were the examiners for the general examination in the 17th year of Zhengde's reign. As Song Yao knew, the two examiners appointed by the imperial court were us. It was just a matter of whether or not we had announced it to each other.
"It seems that the palace's news channels are within the reach of ordinary people." Jiang Rong said when he saw Prince Wang, he could only think that Zhang Cong got the news from Prince Xing's palace.
Song Yao suddenly brought up the topic again: "Do you know that your Majesty has not heard anything about Xing Gong Sun Yi's actions in the capital?"
Jiang Rong was startled, then nodded, but said it clearly.
Obviously, Jiang Rong did not really approve of Zhu Qi's reputation among the capital for being addicted to pleasure. The ministers in the court might even send people to investigate the relatives, knowing that Zhu Qi would care about people's livelihood when he went out to play, but for special scholars,
, we only heard that Xing Gong Sunyi hated eating, drinking and having fun as much as the current emperor.
Without the bad example of Zhu Houzhao and the literati who still have no sense of responsibility for Xiao Ming, who hopes that the previous emperor will still be the same piss-poor?
"It's true that I'm hiding this from you. When I'm in the palace, I'm also responsible for teaching the prince's knowledge. You can use the past to discuss the present. The prince's lessons in the capital are rarely handled by you. There's no other gentleman named Tang to give guidance." Zhang Cong said.
Jiang Rong nodded slightly: "Oh."
Obviously Jiang Rong takes the education methods of Zhang Cong and "Mr. Tang" too seriously. They let Xing Gong Sun Yi, the prince in the name of Xiao Ming, play in the capital every day. Do they still want the support of a decent scholar like you?
Zhang Cong smiled and said: "In addition to his usual travels, the prince goes deep into the people to understand the local customs and customs. He also pretends to be playful in front of others. Before returning to his residence, he usually studies seriously and sometimes studies until late at night. It is very
Hard work."
"What?"
Jiang Rong was really surprised.
Zhu Qi is known as a playful and dandy prince in the public opinion in the capital, but he is actually a representative of coldhearted students? Why does that make you suspicious?
Zhang Cong sighed: "When people leave their hometown and become humble, they are faced with many dangers. It's up to you to take care of yourself. Your Excellency should understand, right?"
Jiang Rong's face showed a look of shock again.
Zhang Cong's words were too direct, and it was tantamount to telling me that what Zhu Qi did was all pretense for the world to see, and the purpose was to make the court relax its vigilance. As for the statement that "people are cheap when they leave their hometown", it was clearly a reminder to Jiang Rong,
The purpose of what the prince did was to go home early, that is, to Anlu.
At this time, Zhu Qi will return to get married.
Song Yao said: "That has nothing to do with King Lao Xing's earnest teachings to the prince. King Lao Xing taught the prince to be very tolerant, which made me fool around. But before King Lao Xing passed away, the prince could directly inherit the throne and come to the capital... Alas!
As the prince's friends, you will always take care of me."
"friend?"
Song Yao was even more puzzled by that word.
Zhu Haoyi on the side was also looking at Zhang Cong curiously. Why was he talking so little to that old guy? I am one of my own, but he was afraid of leaking the secrets of the palace?