Xu Xun has faced those top bosses several times. Except for Li Dongyang, who is not yet 60, the others are all in their 70s and 80s. Ma Wensheng even has selective deafness. As for these people, they were hired by themselves due to disasters.
Well, whether he asked himself to become an official because he was afraid of being gossiped about, or even to retreat in order to advance... In short, Emperor Hongzhi was always a wise emperor who was eager to retain him, and was a wise emperor with eleven courtesy and virtuous officers. The problem is, those big guys are real
He's old, so old that Zhu Houzhao even whispered to him behind his back!
Therefore, when Zhan Ruoshui said this, he completely agreed with it.
However, of course he would not say such words openly. He just sighed about Zhan Ruoshui's talk about Zhang Mao: "Brother Zhan is saying that although you are old and strong, the affairs of the imperial court are complicated after all. Speaking of which,
, even for me, an unrelated person, Mr. Zhang has always been caring and caring, which makes me feel grateful every time I think about it. He became an official in his early forties, but when he was nearly seventy, he came back to take charge of Nanjian. He had originally declined many times.
.But the imperial court called again and again, and he could only do it reluctantly. Although it is a blessing for students, it is really too tiring for him."
Zhan Ruoshui picked up the cup and took a sip of the wine, then shook his head and said: "So my master, Mr. Bai Sha, failed several times, so he simply returned to his hometown to teach, focusing on writing books and educating his disciples, but he ended up being called up again and again. Even me,
I couldn't escape the repeated admonitions and reminders from my mother and Mr. Xu, and I had no choice but to come here even with a grimace. The world is so big that there are very few people who can do what one person can do, not to mention the many constraints? Even if the elders in the court uphold the public spirit,
, but with so many worries, it is even more difficult to do things. Thinking about Bo'an's experience after becoming an official, I really want to give up."
"Although I have never been admitted to the Hanlin Academy, I first served in the criminal department, then presided over the Shandong Provincial Examination, and then served as the director of the Martial Arts Department. Compared with the many Jinshi who have spent their entire lives studying each subject, I am already extremely lucky. What's more,
Uh..." Wang Shouren glanced sideways at Xu Xun, then smiled bitterly, "What's more, I was still in Xiyuan. By chance, I actually mistook His Highness the Crown Prince for the Crown Prince Shouning. If I call myself Zhuao again, I'm afraid everyone will
Everyone will point at my nose and scold me for not knowing how blessed I am."
Speaking of this matter, Zhan Ruoshui became really interested: "Yes, yes, you two are now the closest people to His Highness the Crown Prince besides the officials in the East Palace! I would like to boldly ask, what do you think His Highness is?"
What kind of person?"
"Your Highness... you are talented and intelligent, and you are particularly good at martial arts. You love riding and shooting." Based on his experience of getting along with Zhu Houzhao in the past three months, Wang Shouren almost said these comments without thinking, and then paused.
After a while, he said hesitantly, "His Highness often goes his own way whenever he pleases, and he loses his integrity in doing things."
Compared with those ministers who praised Zhu Houzhao in person and complained again and again behind their backs, Wang Shouren's evaluation of Zhu Houzhao was extremely pertinent in Xu Xun's opinion. Seeing Zhan Ruoshui looking at him, Xu Xun hesitated for a moment and said calmly: "Your Highness is young, and he is self-confident.
It is inevitable to fight with others when you are young, and it is inevitable to do whatever you want. And since he has a smart personality, he naturally does not like the clichés of ministers. He is fond of martial arts and shooting, which is the result of his youth. But there is one thing missing from what Brother Wang just said, Your Highness
He has a pure and filial nature, and is extremely filial to the emperor and queen, and he always talks about it."
Hearing the last words, Zhan Ruoshui couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said: "You two said that, it seems that the rumors outside are not true! They say that the East Palace has a variety of people who play and sing all day long, and His Highness has no intention of studying at all.
, On the contrary, it is just like Yingmiao who only loves to arrange troops and formations, which may not be a blessing to the world."
Before Wang Shouren met Zhu Houzhao, he had heard a lot of these messy rumors. After spending three months with him, he really felt that although Zhu Houzhao had many shortcomings, he was indeed extremely smart and agile.
Xuan Weishi was not a problem. So, he frowned for a moment and said: "It's a joke. Only by knowing the military can we be prudent in using troops in the future. How can we never let the prince get involved in military affairs because of the Tumubao Incident?"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a commotion outside. Although the seats were separated by wooden walls, the sound insulation effect was not very good. The three of them had just talked about the minister and the prince, so they all lowered their voices slightly.
With the sound of the voice, Xu Xun, who was about to speak, immediately stood up and strode out. He opened the door and took a look, only to see a few people who looked like people from the imperial examination standing there, one of them was a lone man.
.
"The two chief examiners of this subject are most disinclined to anyone who writes passionately and sensationalizes. If you fail again in this subject, let's see what you say!"
"That's right! Don't think that it's any big deal that you passed the imperial examination at the age of eighteen. You failed in the first two examinations, and this time it's probably the same! What do you know about military affairs? You have learned from the British Temple, but you actually say that the prince is good at martial arts.
It is a blessing to the imperial court, you are just trying to flatter me!"
"Yan Weizhong, unless the examiner is blind, he will get you!"
When Xu Xun saw the quarrels and swords flying in the other room, he originally thought that the governors were at odds with each other. But when he heard these words clearly, he vaguely understood what was going on, so when he heard the last words, he didn't intend to meddle in other people's business.
His expression changed for a moment, and he immediately stepped forward and said coldly: You are all candidates for this examination. Do you have the ability to predict the future and know who the two examiners will succeed and who will not succeed? Why are you so blind?
, spread the word, just for the crime of cursing the master, none of you will be able to think of it this time!"
While everyone was drinking, they got into an argument. Unexpectedly, an outsider suddenly came out and made such accusations. They were all stunned. Xu Xun, who always took advantage of the situation to attack, said sternly before anyone could react: "Come on.
Man, please name these rebellious guys and send them to the two examiners..."
Although the examination had ended, this restaurant was the busiest place in front of Gongyuan Street. All the candidates thought that the examiner had sent someone here to monitor the conduct of the candidates, and they were shocked for a moment.
Almost in an instant, Zizi, who had said those blind words in a rage just now, turned around and ran towards the stairs in a hurry. As he took the lead, the others hurriedly followed. The waiter who came after hearing the news was so angry that he grabbed one of them and begged for it.
The man was afraid that Xu Xun really had the right to pay for food and drinks, so he stuffed a piece of silver in his hand and rushed down the stairs. After a while, the floor was clean, and even the people who had just poked their heads to watch the excitement were
Gone.
Wang Shouren and Zhan Ruoshui had just followed them out. Seeing Xu Xun's few words, they were so frightened that all the candidates ran away. They all smiled for a moment. Zhan Ruoshui saw the young candidate who had been squeezed out at first, standing there at a loss.
Then he stepped forward and greeted: "Your Excellency, you are also going to Beijing to take the exam for the Ministry of Etiquette this time? Don't pay attention to those boring people who are just trying to show off their rhetoric. Just wait for the results to be announced. If you fail twice, you will fail for the rest of your life. Where in the world is this?
Are there any other late bloomers?”
When Zhan Ruoshui said this, the young man's face suddenly became better. When Xu Xun turned around and came back, he couldn't help but become nervous. He cupped his hands and said, "My lord, I don't know what you just said about registering your name."
Can you be tolerant? Everyone was drunk just now, and I made a few proud words for a moment, which led to a group of people attacking me. We didn’t mean it..."
"Hahaha!" Wang Shouren, who was once teased by Xu Xun for being an honest man, couldn't help laughing, and then pointed at Xu Xun and said, "Do you even believe what he says? He is used to being cunning and deceitful, but you can't see it.
Those people were arrogant, so he scared them, how could he remember the names and send them to the two examiners?"
Xu Xun was not annoyed that Wang Shouren had revealed his secret. He nodded to the young leader with a smile and said, "That's right. I just can't stand their faces, so I just want to teach them a lesson. These people don't say anything."
How is your knowledge? If you even say something like that when you disagree, your moral character is really not that good. You should stay away from them, so as not to cause trouble in the future."
Wang Shouren and Xu Xun said this one after another, and the young examiner breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly raised his hands and bowed his hands and said, "Thank you for reminding me. I just came here to take the exam because they are fellow villagers who live in Jiangxi Guild Hall.
Cai Tongjin asked, but I didn't expect this kind of thing to happen. The three brothers are also taking the examination for the Ministry of Rites? They are Yan Song and Yan Wei, and they are very pleasant people in Jiangxi."
Yan Song!
Although Xu Xun has seen many famous people now and has some immunity, but at this moment when he heard another famous name, he still couldn't help but be distracted for a moment. Looking carefully at this person who was less than thirty years old, he just felt that the other person
He looked dignified and had no hint of a treacherous minister, so he laughed and said: "It turns out to be Young Master Yan. Among the three of us, only Brother Zhan is taking the examination for the Ministry of Rites. Brother Wang and I are just here to see you."
It’s just fun.”
"Uh...but Mr. Baisha's disciple Zhan Yuanming?"
"Brother Zhan is so famous!" Before Zhan Ruoshui could answer, Wang Shouren smiled and nodded, "The surname Zhan is rare, and Master Yan guessed it so easily. Meeting each other is fate. Since those evil friends of yours are gone,
Why don't you come over to our place and sit for a while."
Yan Song failed in the two previous examinations. Although he did not have high hopes for this examination, he still put a lot of effort into understanding the famous figures in today's imperial examinations. Therefore, at this time, Xu
Now that Xun opened his mouth, he who wanted to make acquaintance immediately agreed readily. When he entered the dining room where the three of them were sitting, he saw that the food and wine on the table had only been slightly touched, which was very different from the feast they had just left the Gongyuan. He even more
I secretly praised in my heart that he is indeed a descendant of a famous family, and he can control the desire of words.
"This is Wang Shouren and Wang Bo'an, the head of the Military Selection Department of the Ministry of War, and this is Prince Xing'an. When it comes to famous names, they both far surpass me!"
However, as soon as Yan Song sat down, he saw Zhan Ruoshui pointing to the two people next to him and saying this, and he was shocked for a moment: "The two of them were the ones who trained the avant-garde of the imperial army in Xiyuan not long ago and won the emperor's praise...
"
"That's the two of them!" Zhan Ruoshui had just sighed that the old minister had asked the prince, but before he had time to ask about the advance guard of the government army, he suddenly asked, "Young Master Yan just said that the prince is good at martial arts.
How do you begin to say that the world is blessed?"