After Zhu Wanjian followed the Zhu family to the capital, he was basically idle, and the money on his hands was getting less and less day by day.
In the past, we expected to make money from the glass beads business, but now no one wants it for free.
"Fourth, what are you doing?"
Zhu Wanjian couldn't go out for fun because he didn't have money, so he sighed at home all day long. It was a sunny day and he was about to take people out to see who could join him for a meal, when he saw Zhu Wanquan hurriedly entered the inner courtyard.
Zhu Wanquan said as he walked: "Second brother, go out and have a look. The person bringing the good news is here!"
Zhu Wanjian frowned: "What good news? Has the eldest brother been promoted?"
Zhu Wanquan smiled bitterly and said: "Zhu Hao is still the child of the third brother's family...he...he won the top prize this time."
"He's crazy again in broad daylight... Hey, he really won the top prize?"
Zhu Wanjian learned well.
In the past, when he heard about the unreasonable things that happened to Zhu Hao, he would always sneer at him first, and then scorn and ridicule Zhu Hao and his mother from the vantage point he thought he had. Over time, he discovered that he seemed to have become famous.
I slap myself in the face every time.
Of course, this time I should have followed the old routine and ridiculed him first, but as soon as I said the words, I immediately realized, how can I announce the good news if I don't win the first prize?
Besides, Zhu Hao was already ranked first in the joint examination, so wouldn't winning the first prize be a matter of course?
Zhu Wanquan ran to the courtyard in a hurry: "Everyone from Shuntian Mansion has come to announce the good news. How can this be false? Quick, where is mother? I want to see mother immediately."
"No, no, no."
Zhu Wanjian quickly grabbed his fourth brother and said, "Fourth brother, my mother has been in a bad mood recently. Wouldn't your going add fuel to the fire?"
Zhu Jia's mood has been really low recently.
Someone in the family of the person who was once ordered to be monitored is now the emperor. It means that he has worked hard for half a lifetime and now he has become the master of the Ming Dynasty. Then... can the Zhu family who opposes him have a good ending?
The old lady always likes to pretend to be ill when nothing happens, and this time is no exception. She claims to be ill, but in fact she is hiding in the inner courtyard to plan and release the available people to do some things and prepare a way out for the Zhu family.
It is best to run away before the emperor takes action, find a place where no one knows him and hide his name, or even escape overseas is a good choice.
Zhu Wanquan said: "Can you not tell mother about such a big thing? Mother! Mother!"
As he spoke, he started shouting.
Zhu Wanjian was about to stop him when he saw Zhu Jia, leaning on a cane and looking like an old man, walking out of the back room. Zhu Wanquan hurried over to salute, wanting to tell him what happened at the door.
"Mom, I know, the child from the third family got the first prize in the exam? He is really a young hero!"
Zhu Jiashi's tone was calm.
Zhu Wanjian interjected: "If mother is angry, don't hold on, just vent your anger. We all know that he is not your grandson."
In the past, no one in the Zhu family knew about the relationship between Zhu Hao's father, Zhu Wangong, and the Zhu Jia family, but since Zhu Wanjian learned the inside story, it was no longer a secret. Now everyone in the Zhu family knows about this unsavory past through his big mouth.
Zhu Jiashi said coldly: "Since you are a descendant of the Zhu family, you should do something for the revitalization of the Zhu family... The third eldest son of the Zhu family is a great event that will bring glory to the family. Why should I be unhappy? Go out with me to welcome the official.
people."
Zhu Wanjian looked confused.
After Zhu Hao passed the national examination and passed the Hui Yuan exam, Zhu Jia's attitude towards Zhu Hao and Sanfang changed rapidly.
His wooden head couldn't understand the change in my attitude.
But Zhu Wanquan has a clean family. Now the Zhu family is facing an unprecedented crisis. The only way to resolve this disaster is to tie Zhu Hao to the big boat of the Zhu family. Others don't know. Does the Zhu family not know that Zhu Hao is there?
The courtesy received in Prince Xing’s Mansion?
Zhu Hao won the first prize in the examination, and the new emperor will surely be blessed with honors and favors after he ascends the throne. The only way for the Zhu family to avoid being liquidated by the new emperor is to rely on Zhu Hao's "blessing".
Take a step back and say.
Even if the Zhu family's boat is going to sink, the old lady will tie Zhu Hao to the boat and kill everyone together!
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The Zhu family was very lively. In contrast to their usual contempt for the third house, they organized a banquet for the neighbors and widely publicized the news that the Zhu family had a young champion. With Zhu Wanhong in charge of the imperial court, it was a wealthy family with both civil and military skills.
A wealthy family can be regarded as one of the best in the capital.
Just when the Zhu family was making a big deal about Zhu Hao as a member of the Zhu family, Zhu Hao was discussing with Yuan Zonggao to conduct a thorough investigation of the river engineering account books.
After sending Yuan Zonggao away, Zhu Hao had several boxes of copied accounts taken away. When he came out, he learned from Lu Song that the person who brought the good news had been to Zhu's house.
"...Mr. Zhu, please relax. The imperial court will send a messenger to Anlu, and the palace will also inform your mother as quickly as possible. The news will be delivered in about ten days, and there will be no delay."
Lu Song had high regard for Zhu Hao in the past, but now that Zhu Hao has won the first prize and has become the "second figure" in the Xingwangfu faction after Yuan Zonggao, he will not neglect him.
Although everyone knows that Zhu Hao's role is irreplaceable at the moment, there must always be an official body to rely on. In the past, even if Zhu Hao passed the Huiyuan exam, he would only be a candidate. However, if he won the top prize, it would be different.
Zhu Hao smiled and nodded.
Just as I was about to check the account books, the guard guarding the door came to report that someone came to deliver the invitation.
"There is no need to send messages to irrelevant people."
Lu Song was furious, who are these people? Isn't it too late to curry favor with the Number One Scholar now?
The guard said: "He is the eldest son of Yangge."
When Lu Song heard this, he couldn't help but take a breath, and then turned his eyes to Zhu Hao.
It was just after noon when Yang Shen sent an invitation. Without knowing whether the other party knew Zhu Hao's identity, he seemed to be inviting Zhu Hao to attend the Hongmen Banquet.
If Yang Tinghe knew that Zhu Hao was an aide hiding behind the new emperor, could he guarantee that he would not take action against Zhu Hao and let Zhu Hao suffer a "violent death"?
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Bring the invitation and tell the people outside that I will go to the banquet on time."
"yes!"
After the guards retreated, Lu Song hurriedly reminded: "Young Master Zhu should not go. Even if you want to go, we will discuss it after Mr. Tang comes back. Your Majesty and Eunuch Zhang may come after nightfall..."
Zhu Hao said: "It doesn't matter, we always have to face what we have to face. No matter whether I enter the Hanlin Academy or watch the Sixth Department of Government, when I am an official, I will inevitably come into contact with Mr. Yang Ge and the people around him. Do I have to call myself sick and return to my hometown?
Lu Qianhu can rest assured that everything is under my plan."
"But……"
Lu Song originally wanted to say, the Enrong Banquet has not yet been held, and the Yang family has sent someone to invite you to the banquet first. Isn't this a transgression?
Zhu Hao opened the invitation and browsed it hastily. He smiled and shook his head: "It seems that the second-place finisher is also invited. It's probably a drink."
Lu Song saw Zhu Hao's indifferent attitude and knew that he was always resourceful, so he didn't ask any more questions.
"Okay, I'm going now. If anyone comes back, just tell them directly. Even if it's a dragon's pond or a tiger's den today, I'm going to break into it. In the future, if I want to find out what Yang Ge Lao is doing, I'll have to go deep into the enemy camp to find out.
The news... I'm just kidding, this trip is not that dangerous, Lu Qianhu doesn't need to worry, I will try to come back as soon as possible."
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Zhu Hao attended the banquet hosted by Yang Shen.
The location was neither at Mr. Ge's official residence, nor at a random public place when we first met, but in a very simple-looking wine shop, a simple wooden bungalow. Once inside, the furnishings were very particular. There were two
A large private room separated by exquisite hollow wooden screens.
Inside and outside the wine shop, there were six or seven sturdy men who looked like soldiers of the Yang family. When Zhu Hao came in, they looked at him warily and almost came up to search him.
"Mr. Zhu, please come this way..."
The person who brought Zhu Hao in was the Yang family's servant, who was about thirty years old.
After Zhu Hao walked into the screen, he immediately saw Yang Shen and Yang Weicong who were already seated. There were several cold dishes placed on the large round table. Looking at Yang Weicong's expression, Zhu Hao secretly laughed. This guy seemed to have just eaten dog shit, with a look on his face.
With that constipated expression, could it be that Yang Shen gave me a lesson here before and made you unwilling to get along with me?
Zhu Hao took the initiative to raise his hands and salute: "I have met Yang Hanlin and Mr. Yang."
Yang Shen stood up to greet him, smiled and nodded in return.
Yang Weicong originally refused to get up, but Yang Shen pressed his hand on his shoulder as if to remind him. Yang Weicong had to get up in frustration, but he only slightly cupped his hands and didn't even look at Zhu Hao.
Yang Shen said: "Zhu Hao, at this age, you don't have a name yet, right? I'd better call you by your name first and sit down."
Zhu Hao sat down on the other side of the round table without joining Yang Shen and Yang Weicong.
"Yang Hanlin, who are you inviting to the banquet today? Did you come down early, or came... late?" Zhu Hao looked around and asked as if he was confused.
Yang Shen looked calm: "Today I only invited you and Dafu."
Dafu is Yang Weicong's cousin, which confirms Zhu Hao's guess that this was a drink that Yang Shen alone served to Zhu Hao and Yang Weicong.
Very easy to understand.
Ordinary Jinshi, Yang Shen and Yang Tinghe behind him will not think about wooing him for the time being, but as a first-class scholar with a bright future in the Hanlin Academy, the treatment will naturally be different from others. However, the explorer Fei Maozhong is Fei Hong's nephew, and now Fei Hong
He was also recalled to Beijing to join the cabinet. Although Yang Tinghe did not know Fei Hong's political leanings for the time being, Fei Maozhong must be in step with Fei Hong.
Before it was clear whether Fei Maozhong would be close to the new emperor in the future or whether he could be integrated into the civilian camp, it was natural to look after Zhu Hao and Yang Weicong first.
Yang Weicong was already very close to the Yang family, so it was not difficult to recruit him.
But on Zhu Hao's side... Even if Yang Tinghe is sure that Zhu Hao will not become the new emperor's party, he still needs to test and make further contacts before launching the recruitment. If Zhu Hao wants to protect himself wisely, he is not willing to participate in the battle between the new emperor and the civil service system.
, but choose to stay out of it?
"Zhu Hao, you are a descendant of the Zhu family of the Qianyiwei family. I have heard a little bit about your background and origins," Yang Shen said.
"oh?"
Zhu Hao deliberately pretended to be confused, "I am not very young and have been studying for the past few years. I don't understand what Yang Hanlin means."
Yang Shen smiled slightly and looked at him with a little narrowness in his eyes, "You don't want to mention it in front of Dafu, so I won't say it for now. After we reconcile for you, you and I can talk to each other alone... From now on, we will be together in the same palace."
Sir, it’s better to say some things clearly.”
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