The originally deserted court was completely shattered by this remonstrance.
Zhang Qingjiu listened to the commotion with boredom, gave the British man a look, leaned to the side, and began to close his eyes to rest.
Although she was the center of this topic, she alone became one of the few "outsiders" in the court.
Why did she stand idly by? Someone would take care of everything for her.
About a quarter of an hour later, Chu Wei listened to the buzzing sound and felt that his head hurt even more because he had not slept well last night. He interrupted everyone and said, "Dear ladies, I know what you are thinking."
Although these ministers did not say it clearly, their words clearly indicated that they did not agree with Zhang Qingjiu being the invigilator of this exam. Chu Wei couldn't help but let out a sigh.
Doesn't he know what these people are thinking?
Ultimately, it's because she is a woman.
The sudden sense of crisis is the biggest reason for their opposition.
"But." Chu Wei narrowed his eyes and deepened his voice, "Ms. Xiao Zhang has achieved outstanding results during her mission to Yongzhou. I believe she can also do a good job in invigilating the exam."
As soon as Chu Wei said these words, he expressed his attitude.
The courtiers looked at me and I looked at you, and they all saw a hint of shock in each other's eyes.
Finally, someone stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, it is the biggest bottom line for a woman to become an official. If even the way of becoming an official for this great emblem starts to be tainted by women, wouldn't it be possible for this woman to participate in the scientific examination?"
The meaning of his words is very clear, that is, he does not want women to be involved in the imperial examination.
But when Chu Wei heard this, he smiled instead and gave the minister a cold look, "Then move your bottom line back to me. Even the Kyoto Poetry Society allows women to participate, so why don't women be allowed to participate in this scientific examination?"
Competing with the same dynasty?”
Why does a woman going to court mean interfering in politics and harming the country? It's all bullshit!
If he is really allowed to listen to these same voices every day, will Dahui be destroyed in their hands?
As soon as these words came out, all the ministers fell silent, and even the British Duke couldn't help but widen his eyes!
He never expected that things would happen to this extent.
But Jiang was still too old. When he saw that Chu Wei had an angry look on his face, but his eyes were firm, he understood that this was actually something the king had been planning for a long time, but he just took this opportunity to say it out.
He immediately raised his arms and shouted, "Your Majesty is wise, I agree with you!"
With the example set by the British public and the lessons learned from being criticized, if everyone does not know how to assess the situation again, it will be a big mistake!
Hearing the sound of the crowd patting the horse and looking at Chu Wei's unexpectedly happy eyes, Zhang Qingjiu curled up the corners of his lips and gave him a knowing smile.
Look, I'm not here to cause trouble.
Even the woman's participation in the scientific examination has been decided with one sentence. There is naturally no objection to Zhang Qingjiu's invigilation of the examination, but...
Among the ministers who thought that this was the final word, Zhang Qingjiu slowly stepped forward and said calmly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Excellency, and all my colleagues for your love and care in giving this opportunity to me.
I think that I have little talent, little knowledge, and am young and ignorant, so..."
Upon hearing this, the ministers' eyes widened instantly, their breathing quickened, and they looked at Zhang Qingjiu in disbelief.
Could it be that she was telling His Majesty not to do it anymore?
If you hadn't done this, you'd have said it earlier, and they wouldn't have been scolded so bloody and had their heads stuck in their belts, right?
"So Your Majesty." Looking at the complicated looks, Zhang Qingjiu smiled slightly, "Weichen would like to ask Prince Jing to be the chief invigilator this time. Weichen can just assist."
What is helping from the side? To put it nicely, that’s not a deputy proctor? That’s not the way to go.
The ministers looked at Zhang Qingjiu who said "I am really humble", the corners of their mouths moved, and they all sighed inwardly.
They are just delusional. This is obviously a real fox. How could it possibly act like a sheep?
It seems like a big step forward, but this is clearly a retreat in order to advance! It’s just giving the limelight to others so that you can enjoy the shade under the big tree!
But unfortunately, they knew but couldn't tell.
After all, it is easier for people to accept Prince Jing as the chief invigilator than for her to be the chief invigilator.
This matter, of course, finally came true to Zhang Qingjiu's... Oh no, it came true to the wishes of all the ministers.
Zhang Qingjiu looked at the ministers who all cast complicated glances at her, and smiled sincerely.
She's the first to be shot, but she's not a fool!
She was standing at the end, but as soon as the word "retreat" came out, she ran so fast that everyone was left behind by her. In addition, she had to wait for her ride, so a scene like this appeared:
At the entrance of the Government Hall, Zhang Qingjiu stood alone on the last step. Every time a minister came over, he had to say to her: "Congratulations, Mr. Zhang."
After all, they are officials in the same dynasty, and the matter is a foregone conclusion. No matter how despised he is in his heart, he still has to do enough work on this aspect.
Zhang Qingjiu smiled brightly after being congratulated by everyone. No one was left out, and they all responded with greetings, "Thank you very much. We are all happy together."
This scene was also recorded by the historians of the lower dynasty at that time, and became a classic in the Dahui Historical Records.
What posterity saw was: the matter was settled, and after the morning court dispersed, the ministers congratulated Zhang Qingjiu one after another. Zhang Qingjiu, not wanting to miss anyone's congratulations, deliberately stopped and stood in front of the steps to return the favor. The ministers
I highly praise Mr. Xiao Zhang for his humility, politeness, and both ability and political integrity.
The historian who recorded this scene was Xie Zizhi, a nephew of the Xie family who was exempted from being implicated by the Xie family because he married a young lady from a British official family.
Because of the entanglement between Lord Zhen Guo and Lord Xiao Zhang, what he recorded is even more true!
From then on, Mr. Xiao Zhang, a good minister who was "humble, courteous and measured in advance and retreat", was engraved in the hearts of future generations.
But this is something for later, so I won’t mention it further for now.
After finishing the last congratulations and thanks, Zhang Qingjiu looked at the tall figure that finally appeared in his sight, and raised the corner of his mouth.
At this moment, the sun had risen, and Chu Lan looked at the figure bathed in the sun with complicated and lingering eyes.
"Let's go back." Zhang Qingjiu walked up to Chu Lan in a few steps and tugged on his sleeve, "Whatever you want to ask, I'll tell you after we get on the carriage."
"Okay." Chu Lan smiled lightly and nodded gently.
Feng Zhi felt that today's wait was particularly long. When the two figures arrived belatedly, he immediately stepped forward to greet them, put down the footstool honestly, and did not dare to look at Zhang Qingjiu.
Although when he was waiting outside, he heard all the ministers coming out saying "Sir Xiao Zhang", Feng Zhi really didn't have the courage to say it anymore.
He doesn’t want to be fucked by a horse again!
"Why do you suddenly want to get involved in this matter?" Chu Lan looked at the man who opened the curtain and looked out with a proud look on his face, a deep look flashed in his eyes.
After lowering the curtain, Zhang Qingjiu turned around, the smile on his face disappeared in an instant, and said bitterly: "If you don't find something to do, Fengfeng won't even let me come out to see you."
Chu Lan was surprised: "Who is Fengfeng?"
"My mother." When Zhang Qingjiu said these two words, he felt a little aggrieved.
I said that, do you understand what I mean?
If you don't take some action, your mother-in-law won't want to see you anymore!
Chu Lan was slightly startled. He twisted the sachet hanging on his waist with his left hand and touched the secret compartment on his side with his right hand. "Ajiu, actually..."
"But it doesn't matter, as long as you can come out." Zhang Qingjiu waved his hand generously.
She thought, as long as Chu Lan had feelings for her and took advantage of the opportunity of the scientific examination to stay together every day, would she be afraid of the day when the gun went off? Isn't this more reliable than some imperial edict?
She can put pressure on Chu Lan, but she can't let others put pressure on him.
Chu Lan: "..."
She slowly retracted her fingers, and a hint of almost invisible disappointment flashed in Chu Lan's eyes.
After being silent for a while, Chu Lan said again: "This scientific examination will not be easy. My eighth brother was the examiner before, and many wealthy families have formed alliances with him after hearing the news. Most of the children of the wealthy families are just like dogs. This time I am in charge, and they
You won’t be able to achieve your dreams, so why do you have to wade through this muddy water?”
"That's why I want to be with you even more." Zhang Qingjiu blinked.
Haven't you heard? It's easy to fish in troubled waters.