The spring sleep flows across the river, and the delicate voice of the jade body sings. The sound of wind and rain comes at night, and flowers bloom to greet each other.
Li Guolou indulged himself. After a sleepless night, he slept all day long. He didn't get up to eat until it was getting dark. Seeing his family living in harmony, he personally served plates and bowls, set the dining table, and made exquisite bowls only used during holidays.
The chopsticks were all taken out, and a bouquet of flowers was placed in the middle of the round table.
Li Guolou touched his nose and said with a smile: "It smells so good! Why are you putting on such a perfume that you're going to kill me?"
"Dad!" Li Lingling rushed over with a sweet voice, and was suddenly lifted to the top of her head by Li Guolou. Laughter, exclamations, and scoldings came from the room.
"Lingling smells so good! It smells like butter!" Li Guolou praised his daughter and started chatting while waiting for the food to be served.
Li Guolou held his daughter and sat down. Now in this family, Li Guolou and his daughter Li Lingling have fixed seats. They sit together, and in another seat next to them, eight grandmothers take turns to sit. This shows the harmony and fairness of the family.
As for the maid Bai Lian, who is not qualified to sit next to Li Guolou, she is now sitting opposite Li Guolou.
Looking at the spring scenery in front of him, Li Guolou said with emotion: "Hey, time flies. Last year at this time, I was still alone. Now there are plates and bowls full, and there are eleven people sitting there. Waiting for Mayu, Jelia gave birth to a child, and we
We’re going to have two tables at home.”
Chen Xiangfang's eyes flashed, and she said softly: "Xiaolou, take care of yourself, the country will train you, don't do anything random again."
Yingying and Yanyan laughed sweetly, all dressed up, and had a dinner, all dressed up carefully. Li Guolou looked comfortable, and smiled sweetly: "Oh, I know, I promise that before entering the Qianqing Palace exam,
No more messing around. I will go to work tomorrow, and there is a big case waiting for me to solve. I will practice calligraphy in the evening. Second Grandma, Anita, did you tell me to read the book written by Li Hongzao for me? "
Xie Xiuzhu was in a happy mood. She was going to enter the bridal chamber this month and get married before the mourning period. Only their family could do this. With a beautiful smile, Jiao Didi said: "Xiaolou, I bought all the books by Li Hongzao today.
I'll stay up all night to read it. Don't worry, I will take notes and won't delay your future."
Li Guolou was still worried and said: "Grandma, tomorrow I will ask Xiao Liuzi to collect the teacher's calligraphy banners. No matter how high the price is, I will buy some to decorate the facade. Remove the boxing ring in the living room outside and put it in the inner house. Then.
In a few days, the threshold of our home will be broken through. Hahahaha!"
Here, Li Guolou doesn't have to pretend to be a gentleman, and he smiles comfortably, and his vigor is clearly revealed. Zhen Yuhuan sounded the alarm and warned: "Mike, don't get carried away, be careful to make a fool of yourself in the Qianqing Palace and expose your old background.
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Every time one takes the Imperial Examination to become a Jinshi, about two to three hundred candidates are selected, and they also have to enter the palace for the "Grand Examination", which is to write an article with a topic decided by the emperor himself. When writing a colorful article, you also need to add ideological connotations. From this
Among the 200 or 300 candidates, the emperor will look at comprehensive factors such as articles, appearance, and origin to determine the top pick, the second pick, and the top pick. The following rankings will be determined by several examiners. Of course, the top three rankings,
Generally, the examiner first determines a ranking. However, in order to show the imperial power, the emperor will always change the ranking slightly. Sometimes it is just a name, which can change a person's destiny. In the Qing Empire, a Jinshi was admitted to the Empress Dowager Cixi because of his name.
Dharma Eye, and became the number one scholar.
It is not difficult to see from this that people who want to cheat in scientific examinations must also have a strong foundation in eight-legged essays and excellent handwriting. Otherwise, writing articles at the feet of the emperor will immediately reveal their true colors. The Qing emperor has been writing since he was a child Studying eight-part essay, you have a good literary foundation. From the founding emperor Taizu Aixinjueluo and Nurhaci to the Tongzhi emperor Aixinjueluo and Zaichun, they were all emperors with both civil and military skills.
Those who want to cheat in the scientific examination and open the back door must first consider whether they can sit in the Qianqing Palace and write a beautiful article? Only those who can pass this level are qualified to want the status of Jinshi. That kind of clear It was only when the emperor ignored political affairs that the joke of "promoting to three levels in a row" occurred during the Wei Zhongxian period.
Li Guolou smiled casually and said: "What's so difficult about this! Now I have to write reports every day in the Ministry of Punishment, and I have read too much, and I have not neglected the writing format of the eight-legged essay. 'Guiziliu' valued me and asked me to take the imperial examination." , it was because I responded with a long eight-part essay, and because the handwriting on my statement was up to standard, and my ideological and moral character also met the standards of 'Ji Zi Liu', I had the opportunity to directly pass the imperial examination."
Prince Gong Yixin ranked sixth and was the leader of the Westernization faction. The Qing faction in the court called him "Guiziliu", and this person with a nickname even among the people also called him "Guiziliu". In the inner house of Li Guolou, they and others called him "Guiziliu". You are called "Emperor" and "Beloved Concubine", they are all ranked in order, what else are you afraid to say?
"Hmph! The Japanese soldier's call is quite smooth! You are also a fake foreign devil." Zhen Yuhuan did not forget to tease Li Guolou's nickname.
"Hey, we all have the same vision and like Xi Shi!" Li Guolou also teased Zhen Yuhuan. The two of them were not ashamed, but proud of it, and called "Guiziliu" smoothly.
Zhen Yuhuan was very proud of herself. She was very satisfied with the title given to her by Li Guolou. She was the first of the four beauties in ancient Xishi. With her beauty, she deserved to win the first place. The only pity is that the person sitting next to Li Guolou tonight The person is Wu Peipei, not her. Otherwise, I would seduce Li Guolou now. He will be unable to stop and have sex tonight.
"Mike, I want to talk to you tonight about the rules in the palace." Zhen Yuhuan did not forget to send out the secret message. She has a quota for "egalitarianism" in the family tonight, and no one can compete with her. Of course I deserve your favor!
Li Guolou coughed and said: "It's time to eat!" He glanced at the table of pretty ladies with spring-eyed faces. They were young and lovely, and all of them bloomed with bright flowers. He maintained rational restraint in his heart. He was still young and had a long way to go in the future. We have a long way to go, and we can't waste it on a woman's belly.
When the food and drinks were served, the topic of conversation was inseparable from the imperial examination. They talked about the two empress dowagers of the imperial palace, Empress Dowager Ci'an of the East Palace, Empress Dowager Niu Colu, and Empress Dowager Cixi of the West Palace. When will these two people remove the curtain?
At this time, in addition to the emperor's seal, the official seal of the Qing Dynasty also contained the seals of the two empress dowagers. Although Emperor Tongzhi had already taken charge of the government, he was under the age of 18. When important decisions were made in the court, the two empress dowagers still listened behind the curtain. Only when they stamp the seal of the Empress Dowager in two chapters can the Chinese language be valid.
Of course, the two empress dowagers can be judged by comparison. Empress Dowager Cixi can personally write Chinese literature and has the ability to be a politician. She has written many decrees herself. The power in the palace has shifted to Empress Dowager Cixi, the biological mother of Emperor Tongzhi Zaichun. .But the Empress Dowager Ci'an of the East Palace is not inferior to the Empress Dowager Cixi of the West Palace in legal terms, and her status is higher than that of the Empress Dowager Cixi. Now from the perspective of foreign minister, the two palaces exist side by side, regardless of size, and state affairs still come from the hands of the two palaces.
Zhen Yuhuan stopped eating, raised her head and said: "I heard that when the Jinshi defended himself in the Qianqing Palace, the two empresses would look down the curtain and read the articles written by the Jinshi. If you like the Queen Mother, you will be better. There is hope for the building."
Zhen Yuhuan hoped that with Li Guolou's outstanding appearance and majestic body, he could be appreciated by the two empress dowagers and join the ranks of the first class. What a glorious moment it would be.
Li Guolou smiled and said, "I'm not greedy. If Jaap Six gets jealous, all my efforts will be wasted. If I can sneak into the second class, when I go back to my hometown in May to visit relatives, I will take you to enjoy the scenery together."
The grandmothers laughed loudly, and Zhen Yuhuan spat softly and said softly: "Mike, you are so bad. Where did you think you were? That is the mother of our Qing Dynasty. How can you allow you to blaspheme. I want to slap your mouth, slave. Andehai! Give me a beating!"
Li Guolou smiled innocently, with his daughter next to him. The old woman looked at him, how could she slap herself in the mouth.
The whole family was enjoying themselves happily at the lively banquet. The fourth child, Xie Liya, was jealous of the good luck of the three grandmothers in front of her. When she was able to be nominated for the gold medal, during the wedding night, she promptly asked: "Mike, can I arrange my marriage with you?" Are you from your hometown in Hefei?" After saying that, Xie Liya used a pair of sapphire-like eyes, flashing with mist, and emitting a sultry mist.
How could Li Guolou be willing to break the heart of his fourth son, Xie Liya, and return to his hometown after becoming famous? Isn't this possible? The elders and eldest brothers in the family would not object to him having a banquet in his hometown and marrying a few concubines.
Looking around, he said proudly: "Don't worry Xie Liya, as long as I am admitted to the Jinshi, I will go back to my hometown to host dozens of banquets, and you, Mayuko, Xiaoxiangyu, Anita, and who cares! Sister Peipei Let’s go together and we won’t get along with each other in Hefei.”
The whole family applauded and beamed with joy. After the grandmothers were happy, Chen Xiangfang sighed: "Xiaolou, you are taking away your elder brother's limelight by doing this. Be careful that he enforces the family law and punishes you."
Li Guolou shook his head and said: "No! As long as you complete "Please Come In to the Bank", my elder brother will flatter you. The future loans of his "Yadong Textile Factory" will not be approved by Yelia. Really? Besides, my eldest brother also wants me to pass the Jinshi exam in his dream, and he won’t even say ‘no’.”
The grandmothers took the reassurance pills and became more relaxed, their appetites increased, and they kept eating and drinking.
Zhen Yuhuan sighed: "It's better to be a Jinshi. Suddenly he has a mentor, a room master, a fellow disciple, and a fellow subject. In the future, Mike will have a large group of friends, and the trend of clique will become true. Cultural people will speak well of our family's business. Our family With both fame and fortune, it’s impossible even if you don’t develop, hahahahaha!”
Li Guolou glanced at him and said: "Anita, if you can't speak, don't talk. What a clique! It's called like-minded friends, and the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water. A clique is a gathering of adulterers and criminals, and they are charming and charming. He is despised by the world. Emperor Yongzheng even wrote a special article "On Clique", specifically criticizing the dark relationships you mentioned, so that the world can take a warning. Don't use the wrong metaphor in the future, and don't make people laugh at our family's lack of taste. .”
"Hi!" Zhen Yuhuan didn't dare to offend the public, so he quickly bowed his head to admit his mistake, drank a glass of wine as a penalty, and asked: "Mike, let me ask you, if you become a high official, you will be like your uncle Li Hongzhang, and the people under your command will be based on the Huai Army. , employing people for selfish reasons. Or just like your teacher Li Hongzao, acting out of a public heart and seeking talents for the world."
Li Guolou put down his wine glass and said without hesitation: "Those who are closer to the water will win first. Of course, I will use people I know well. Even if there are shortcomings, I can tolerate them. I have already engraved a certain degree in my heart. Just like that Bazi, he
I know all about those frivolous things. What is public mindedness? Some people implement the policies you set when you are in a high position, and when you die, they will immediately reveal your true colors and start a different plan, or even reduce you to nothing. Still.
Hello student, even if he wants to say that you are not, he does not dare to say it in public. Just like me, can I debate with Li Hongzao about what is right and wrong? No matter what he says, I will say "yes" to his face. How can I
Quarrel with the teacher."
Chen Xiangfang sighed and said: "Xiaolou, the more I listen to you, the more I feel like the court is like a gangster? Do you also want to accept apprentices? Otherwise, you have no power, how can you argue with others?"
Li Guolou was silent in thought, and his mood continued to sink. There are sectarian disputes in the world, and they also exist in the court. If the power of "clique" is not established, don't even think about having a say, or you will be drowned by spitting. "Guizixiu" must be reused and promoted.
He, isn't it because he is also a fake foreign devil?
Only by forming a faction can you move forward. If you are alone, unless you have the talent and strategy and overwhelming power like Emperor Yongzheng, you can implement a series of reform policies such as "dividing a small family into an equal share of the land", "all the gentry serving as errands", and "returning the land to the locals".
The ancestral system of the Qing Dynasty had been changed beyond recognition by Emperor Yongzheng. As a result, Emperor Yongzheng was reviled by literati. Even his accession to the throne was criticized as illegal, and he was regarded as the most cruel king in the Qing Dynasty.
In fact, Li Guolou was a reformist, Prince Gong Yixin, and Li Hongzhang were all reformists, and they wanted the Qing Dynasty to carry out the Westernization Movement. But they couldn't pass it in the court, and the pressure was too great, so it was impossible to pass it in the court. So now they all say "reform"
"Faction", exploit loopholes in the national system, take the first step, use the resources at hand, and start from scratch.
Li Guolou saw the beautiful scene in a daze and couldn't help but smile: "Xiaofang, you are right, I also want to run a school in the court and recruit disciples. Allies are unreliable and can become political enemies at any time.
Only when you have disciples all over the country, can you keep moving forward, and people all over the world will praise you."
The female relatives at home all looked at Li Guolou with reverence. They all understood what he said. Li Guolou’s blueprint for opening a school with new ideas and new culture was already in Li Guolou’s blueprint. When students spread all over the world, a spark of fire will start a prairie fire.
When the momentum is achieved, there will be great potential for the future!