Early the next morning, there was no morning court. The ministers were waiting for the emperor's patrol early and lined up to prepare to leave the city through Desheng Gate.
Because the nearby Jishuitan is the northern ferry of the capital, the train's terminal station is located not far outside the city gate to facilitate land and water transportation. Yang Shen followed the Imperial Academy team to Desheng Gate early.
As soon as he stood still, Hanlin bachelor Shi Yun came over. As if he had someone's instructions, he called Yang Shen aside and whispered: "... Yongxiu, no matter what today, don't stand out.
Let others go."
Yang Shen's ambition was unfulfilled and he was waiting for a good performance today. Hearing this, he couldn't help but glared at Shi Yue: "Scholar Shi, what are you doing?"
Shi Ban said: "Jiang Zhongtang sent someone to inform you. Let me advise you. His Majesty may want to promote you to be a Hanlin bachelor. The time is just two days. If you rush forward, I'm afraid... it will be counterproductive.
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"Huh?" Yang Shen looked gloomy.
Yang Shen still wanted to pursue things like fame and fortune. He was not a saint after all, but when it came to the big issue of right and wrong, such as the discussion of rituals, he was not allowed to back down in the slightest.
Perhaps it was because Zhu Hao was allowed to stand out in the past, but it ended up harming Zhu Hao, affecting his reputation, and even causing him to lose face in front of his father. This made him learn a painful lesson, and he must no longer run away from trouble in the future, but must face it head on.
"No!"
Yang Shen thought for a while and then answered, "A man may do something or not. How can you be timid at this time? Will Your Majesty sincerely let me become a Hanlin bachelor? Even if you do, who will accept it?"
Shi Ban said: "Yong Xiu, not only will you be promoted to the Imperial Academy, but His Majesty seems to also intend to let you join the cabinet."
"Academician Shi, or your majesty wants to use this to prevent me from coming forward to oppose, but it is just a delaying tactic that cannot be brought to the table. I know my position very well, academician Shi, please don't mention it again."
Yang Shen's attitude was firm.
Shi Jue could not say anything more. The words that should be conveyed were considered to have been conveyed. What Yang Shen was going to do next seemed to be beyond his control. Otherwise, others would have thought that it was Shi Jue who instigated Yang Shen to participate in the ceremony.
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There were so many people in the court who were too timid to directly confront the emperor on the issue of ceremonial discussions, and Shi Yun did not want to be the one who stood out.
There was one more person in the crowd at the Hanlin Academy.
After Yang Shen watched Shi leave, he saw from a distance that some people were greeting this person. It was Zhang Cong.
Zhang Cong had just received an official transfer order from the imperial court to serve as an attendant of the Hanlin Academy, and he was considered to be on the same level as Yang Shen. Moreover, Zhang Cong was busy working in Nanjing on matters of great ceremony. Many people knew that after entering the Hanlin Academy, some
People use the past to congratulate him on his "promotion" and deliberately cultivate friendship.
This made Yang Shen very disdainful.
"Isn't this what Yang Shi said? I have long admired your name, I am Zhang Cong, you are polite."
When Zhang Cong saw Yang Shen coming with a few people with a dark face, he took the initiative to step forward and salute.
Yang Shen smiled coldly on his face and said: "Your Excellency, you came here very quickly... Didn't I hear that you just set off from Nanjing not long ago? Are you arriving in the capital now?" Zhang Cong said: "The emperor's life is on my side, so I don't dare to do it.
Delayed."
"The emperor's order? What emperor's order do you bear when you come here?" Yang Shen's words were tit for tat.
Those who originally came here intending to have a relationship with Zhang Cong couldn't help but hide away after hearing the words... Now that they saw that this was a confrontation between old and new forces, when Yang Shen was troublesome with Zhang Cong, the irrelevant people were still far away
It’s safer to stay away from it.
"I apologize for not being able to explain clearly."
Zhang Cong was already quite depressed. He thought he would be able to become a Hanlin scholar when he arrived in the capital, and then show off his talents. In the end, he only became an attendant. Zhu Hao also told him clearly that today he was not the protagonist and only needed to serve as a minister.
Huang Huang just needs to cooperate.
Being scolded by Yang Shen at this time, Zhang Cong's words were undoubtedly intended to give him confidence and make others think he was awesome... He was not only expressing his dissatisfaction, but also completing the task entrusted to him by Zhu Hao.
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Attracting firepower, as long as you attract other people's spearheads to yourself, you will be successful. Invisibly, you will also elevate yourself.
Yang Shen was very dissatisfied with Zhang Cong's attitude and shouted sternly: "Your Excellency, matters of court etiquette are not something that a foreign minister should do.
If you are participating face-to-face, given your qualifications and knowledge that you have not practiced for a few years, please do not throw an egg at a stone."
Zhang Cong smiled and said, "I understand. I'm just doing my duty. Sometimes I express some superficial opinions. I hope Minister Yang will correct me." Chickens and ducks talked.
Yang Shen discovered that Zhang Cong was admitted as a Jinshi at an old age. He was indeed different from other young Jinshis. He was so arrogant that it was difficult to suppress him with ordinary techniques.
"Luan Jia is here."
Just when Yang Shen was about to have a serious discussion with Zhang Cong before the grand debate, someone else's reminder made him temporarily give up the idea. The emperor's car came here, bringing many ministers with him.
The emperor's tour also began at this time.-
The ministers left the city in order.
Zhang Cong has been waiting in the queue at the Hanlin Academy to find Tang Yin's whereabouts because he was ordered by Zhu Hao to follow Tang Yin today. After all, he didn't know anyone in the Hanlin Academy.
But Tang Yin was not seen until the team set off.
After leaving the city, there were many residential buildings in front of Desheng Gate, a wide corridor, and the emperor's chariot in it. There were several dubious chariots among them, and I don't know which chariot is the real one. The ministers followed on both sides, and the soldiers and horses of the five cities were in harmony.
The men and horses from the Beijing camp are responsible for sealing the road, while the Jin Yiwei are responsible for clearing the way...
By the time we arrived in front of the newly built station, the sun was already high in the sky, flags were fluttering all around, and colorful silks were everywhere, making it very grand.
Zhang Cong searched around and finally found Tang Yin among the crowd who was talking to Sun Jiao's son Sun Yuan.
"Mr. Tang."
Zhang Cong looked very excited when he saw Tang Yin.
Tang Yin first glanced in the direction of the viewing platform, but the emperor had not yet shown his face.
This is different from the Tiantian ceremony. The station is relatively crowded, surrounded by many buildings, and is not in the wilderness. The emperor generally does not show his face before the ceremony begins. The emperor's absolute safety must be ensured.
Tang Yin greeted: "Bingyong, you're fine."
Zhang Cong stepped forward and gave a big salute, which made Sun Yuan on the side look a little confused. Why did the emperor's most capable ceremonial general seem to be so complimentary and respectful to Tang Yin?
Who is the protagonist in today’s grand ceremony?
"Mr. Tang, yesterday... I met... that person. He said that I must walk with Mr. Tang today." Zhang Cong saw Sun Yuan and a few people beside him.
Lower-level officials such as the Imperial Academy's Review Committee knew not to mention Zhu Hao's name.
Tang Yin smiled and said, "He told me." Who?
Sun Yuan was not as discerning as others, he was more like a spectator. He happened to be walking with Tang Yin, and they got along well after talking with him. Why did he step aside to take care of Zhang Cong?
Others are afraid of things, but he is not.
"Those who respect Zong and Bingyong are those who respect Dao."
Tang Yin was worried that Sun Yuan didn't understand, so he took the initiative to explain to Sun Yuan. Then Tang Yin introduced Sun Yuan to Zhang Cong.
When Zhang Cong found out that this was the eldest son of the Sun Jiao family and Zhu Hao's brother-in-law, he immediately felt embarrassed and felt like "I am going to fall out of favor." It was as if he had just realized that Zhang Cong was not the only one around Zhu Hao.
Available.
"Jingzong is currently working as an editor in the Hanlin Academy. He has a higher official position than me and is more capable than me. I am an old man who has nothing to do in the Hanlin Academy. If I had not been ordered to come here today, I would not be willing to come to such a crowded place.
······Fortunately, I have Jingzong around, chatting with me to relieve my boredom."
Tang Yin is very free and easy.
Zhang Cong originally had many "confidential" matters that he wanted to tell Tang Yin, but when he saw Tang Yin acting like this, he initially thought that the other party was being coy, but when he saw that Tang Yin could obviously be on the rostrum, he went to a corner and had nothing to do with him.
Sun Yuan's chat shows that Tang Yin may really have no intention of competing for fame and fortune.
Zhang Cong said: "Then I wonder what I can do today?"
Tang Yin was stunned by Zhang Cong's question. What can you do?
Come and ask me?
Although Sun Yuan next to him looked puzzled, he still took the initiative to chat: "Zhang Shidu, it said that today we will discuss the ceremony again. It seems that we are waiting for the ceremony of the train to open to traffic.
We'll do it later, don't be impatient, the Hanlin Academy has also said hello, anyone who wants to go to participate in the debate can come at any time." Zhang Cong was startled.
He was nervous and embarrassed. The main reason was that he had just returned to the capital yesterday, and today he came to watch the ceremony in the name of the Imperial Academy's attendant. He had not even entered the Imperial Academy's gate, and was completely unfamiliar with the process of today's ceremony.
In addition, he felt that he was not the protagonist and was afraid that he would not have any chance to perform, so he was eager to know what he could do to prove himself.
What he cared about was worthless to Sun Yuan and Tang Yin.
Because neither Tang Yin nor Sun Yuan planned to speak out on the Dali Conference, when Sun Yuan explained the process to Zhang Cong, his tone was as calm as if the matter had nothing to do with him.
Zhang Cong asked: "Then Mr. Zhu, why didn't you come today?" "Mr. Zhu?"
Sun Yuan was startled, then looked at Tang Yin, not knowing who Zhang Cong was talking about.
Tang Yin smiled and said: "You mean Jingdao? Today's events seem to be related to him in every way, but in fact they have little to do with it. There are still many technical problems that need his guidance before the train is opened. You can't see him today, but he
He may be presiding over Datong nearby... It can be said that he will be here at any time today."
Not only Zhang Cong was surprised, but Sun Yuan was also shocked.
It turns out that Zhu Hao also participated in the opening ceremony of the train today? Is he still the protagonist? Zhang Cong said: "The train and railway incident is also related to Mr. Zhu?"
Tang Yin just kept laughing. There were some things he didn't want to explain too much to Zhang Cong.
Sun Yuandao said: "I heard that Zhang Shidu has just returned to the capital. Many of his colleagues in the Hanlin Academy probably don't know him. It's rare that almost everyone in the Hanlin Academy is here today. Why don't I introduce you to him?"
Sun Yuan is also considered an enthusiastic person.
Tang Yin raised his hand to stop Sun Yuan and said with a smile: "Jingzong, please don't embarrass Bingyong. He has no other thoughts today. When he enters the Hanlin Academy, he will have plenty of time to get to know his colleagues."
Zhang Cong was full of expectations for Tang Yin at first, thinking that Tang Yin could lead him to glory. At least he could take him to meet a saint or something.
Unexpectedly, Tang Yin looked like he had nothing to do with himself, and what he said and done sounded like "deserting a beating" to Zhang Cong. You, Tang Yin, stayed away today as if nothing had anything to do with you, but you don't know, in fact, I do everything.
Are they all for Your Majesty, for these people who came from the royal palace?