The spring sleep flows across the river. The delicate voice of the jade body sings. The sound of wind and rain comes at night. 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. He watched his family live in harmony. He personally served plates and bowls and set the dining table. Exquisite bowls only used during New Years and holidays. The chopsticks were all taken out. There was also a bouquet of flowers placed in the middle of the round table.
Li Guolou touched his nose and said with a smile: "It smells so good. Why do you put on such a perfume? It will smoke me to death."
"Dad." Li Lingling rushed towards her with a sweet voice. She 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 sat down with his daughter in his arms. 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, she is not qualified to sit next to Li Guolou. Now she is 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 the dishes are full, and there are eleven people sitting. Waiting for Mayuzi, Jelia gave birth to a child. 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 has trained you. Stop messing around."
Yingying and Yanyan laughed sweetly. They were all dressed up and dressed up carefully for dinner. Li Guolou looked comfortable. He smiled sweetly and said: "Oh, I know. I promise that before entering the Qianqing Palace exam, No more messing around. I will go to work tomorrow. There is still a big case waiting for me to solve. I will practice calligraphy in the evening. Second Grandma, Anita, have you ever told 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 got married before the mourning period. Only their family could do that. She was smiling. Jiao Didi said: "Xiaolou, those books by Li Hongzao. I bought them all today. I'll stay up all night watching it. Don't worry. I'll 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 still have to 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 house will be broken through. Hahahaha."
Here, Li Guolou doesn't have to pretend to be a gentleman. 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. Show your old bottom. ."
Every time you take the imperial examination to get a Jinshi, you take about two to three hundred candidates. You also have to enter the palace "big test". This is to write an article. The topic is decided by the emperor himself. Write a colorful article, and also add ideological connotation. From this Among the 200 to 300 candidates, the emperor will look at comprehensive factors such as articles, appearance, and origin to determine the first place, "number one", "second place", and "third flower". The following rankings will be determined by several examiners. Of course, the top three rankings. Generally, the examiner first arranges a ranking. However, in order to show the imperial power, the emperor always changes the ranking slightly. Sometimes it is a person's name that 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. People who want to cheat in scientific examinations must also have a strong foundation in eight-legged essays and have excellent handwriting. Otherwise, writing articles at the feet of the emperor will immediately reveal their true colors. The Qing emperor has been since he was a child. Learn eight-part essay. I have a good literary foundation. From the founding emperor Taizu Aisin Gioro Nurhachi to the Tongzhi emperor Aisin Gioro 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 test are qualified to want the status of Jinshi. That kind of clear Only when the emperor ignored political affairs did the joke of "promoting three levels in a row" appear during Wei Zhongxian's 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. I have read too much. I have not neglected the writing format of the eight-legged essay. 'Guiziliu' values me and asked me to take the examination." .It is because I said a long eight-part essay when answering. In addition, the handwriting on my statement is up to standard, and my ideological and moral character also meet the standards of the 'Japanese Six'. That's why I have the opportunity to directly pass the Jinshi."
Prince Gong Yixin ranked sixth and was the leader of the Westernization faction. The Qing faction in the court called him "Guiziliu". This man with a nickname even among the people also called him "Guiziliu" in the inner house of Li Guolou. He is called "Emperor" and "Beloved Concubine". They are all ranked in order. What else do you dare not say?
"Hmph. The Japanese soldier calls you pretty smoothly. You are also a fake foreign devil." Zhen Yuhuan did not forget to tease Li Guolou about his nickname.
"Hey, we have the same vision and both like Xi Shi." Li Guolou also teased Zhen Yuhuan. The two of them were not ashamed, but proud. They 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 won the first place. She deserved it. The only pity was that the one sitting next to Li Guolou tonight The person is Wu Peipei, not her. Otherwise, I would seduce Li Guolou now and make him want to stop. I will 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 place in the "egalitarian" family. She occupies one tonight. No one can compete with her. With merit. Of course I am favored.
Li Guolou coughed and said: "It's time to eat." He glanced at the table of young ladies with spring-eyed faces. They were young and lovely, and each one bloomed with bright flowers. He maintained rational restraint in his heart. He was still young, and there was still a long way to go in the future. There is a long way to go. It cannot be wasted on a woman's belly.
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, the empress dowager Ci'an of the east palace, the empress dowager Niu Colu, and the 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 national inscriptions of the Qing Dynasty also included the seals of the two empress dowagers. Although Emperor Tongzhi had already taken charge of the government, he was under the age of 18. The two empress dowagers still listened to the important decisions in the court behind the curtain. They must stamp the two chapters with the empress dowager's seal. The Chinese version will be considered valid.
Of course, the two empress dowagers can be judged by comparison. Empress Dowager Cixi can write Chinese texts herself 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. 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 the size, state affairs still come from the hands of the two palaces.
Zhen Yuhuan stopped eating. He raised his head and said, "I heard that when the Jinshi was doing his defense in the Qianqing Palace, the two empresses would also look down the curtain and read the articles written by the Jinshi. If you like the Queen Mother, you will be even better. There is hope for Lou."
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 the Japs 6 get jealous, wouldn't it mean that all my efforts have been wasted. I can sneak into the second class and wait until I return to my hometown in May to visit my relatives. I will take you to enjoy the scenery together."
The grandmothers laughed loudly. 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 tolerate blasphemy? I want to slap your mouth. Slave Andehai, call me."
Li Guolou smiled innocently. There was his daughter next to him, and the old lady looked at him. How could he slap himself in the face?
The whole family was enjoying themselves happily during the lively banquet. The fourth child, Xie Liya, was jealous of the good luck of the three grandmothers in front of her. When she could be nominated for the gold medal, during the wedding night, she promptly asked: "Mike, can I arrange my marriage with you?" Is it my 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 chill the heart of his fourth son, Xie Liya? He could go back to his hometown after he became 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.
He looked around and said with great pride: "Don't worry, Xie Liya. As long as I pass the Jinshi examination, I will go back to my hometown and host dozens of banquets. I will give you Mayuko, Xiao Xiangyu, Anita, and who cares. Pepe My sister also came with me. I won’t cheat on you in Hefei.”
The whole family clapped and cheered. After the grandmothers were happy, Chen Xiangfang sighed: "Xiaolou, you are doing this and stealing the limelight from your eldest brother. Be careful if he follows 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. His future loans for "Yadong Textile Factory" will not be approved by Yelia. Besides, in my dream, my eldest brother also wants me to pass the Jinshi exam and he won’t say half a word ‘no’.”
The grandmas 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. The trend of clique will become. Cultural people will say good things about our family's business. Our family Gaining both fame and fortune. Even if you don’t develop, it won’t be possible.”
Li Guolou glanced at him and said: "Anita, if you can't speak, don't speak. What a clique. It's called like-minded friends. Friendship between gentlemen is as light as water. Clique is a gathering of adulterers and criminals. They are as charming as apes. He is despised by the world. Emperor Yongzheng even wrote a special article "On Clique", specifically criticizing the dark relationships you mentioned. Let the world take a warning. Don't use the wrong metaphor in the future. Don't make people laugh at our family's lack of taste. ."
"Hi." Zhen Yuhuan didn't dare to offend the public. He quickly bowed his head and admitted his mistake. He 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. The people under your command will be based on the Huai Army. "Using people for selfish reasons is still like your teacher Li Hongzao, who comes from a public heart and seeks talents for the world."
Li Guolou put down his wine glass and said without hesitation: "The one who is closest to the water is the first to win. Of course, I use people I know well. Even if there are shortcomings, I can tolerate it. I have already engraved a certain degree in my heart. Just like that Bazi. He That bit of nonsense. I know everything about public mindedness. What is public mindedness? Some people will implement the policies you set when you are in a high position. When you die, they will immediately reveal your true colors and start a new one. They will 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? Whatever he says, I will say 'right' 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 gang. Do you also want to accept disciples? Otherwise, you have no power. How can you argue with others."
Li Guolou was silent in thought. His mood continued to sink. There are sectarian disputes in the world, and they also exist in the court. The power of "clique" is not established. Don't even think about having a say. You will be drowned by spitting. The "Japanese Six" must be reused and promoted. Isn't it because he is also a fake foreign devil?
Only by forming a faction can you move forward. You can only 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 people into acres", "gentry uniting as errands", and "returning land and returning home". Great. The ancestral system of the Qing Dynasty had been changed beyond recognition by Emperor Yongzheng. The consequences were that Emperor Yongzheng was scolded by literati. Even his accession to the throne was criticized as illegal. He was described as the most cruel king in the Qing Dynasty.
In fact, Li Guolou was a reformist. Prince Gong, Yixin, and Li Hongzhang were both reformists. They wanted the Qing Dynasty to carry out the Westernization Movement, but they couldn't get through in the court. The pressure was too great. It was impossible to pass in the court. So now they all say "reform" "Faction". Exploit loopholes in the national system. Take the first step. Make use of the resources at hand. Start from scratch.
Li Guolou saw the beautiful scene in a daze. He couldn't help but smile and said: "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 move forward unstoppably, 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. It was Li Guolou's blueprint to open a school with new ideas and new culture. When students spread all over the world, a spark would start a prairie fire. The time has come, only then can we have great potential in the future.