After hanging out with Zhang Jian all afternoon, Shen Yi finally sobered up in the evening, so he obediently went to Zhao Shangshu's house and had a meal at Zhao's house.
After dinner, it was naturally time for daily conversation. Shen Yi chatted with Zhao Changping in the study for a full hour before saying goodbye and leaving the Zhao family.
The next day, Shen Yi didn't go out much. Instead, he stayed at home with his wife and children. He took a look at a book banned by the previous dynasty that Zhang Jian gave him the day before yesterday, and he read it with gusto.
Under the strong attraction of the banned book, Mr. Shen read it at night by candlelight, and soon another day passed.
On the morning of the third day, Shen Yi did not go anywhere else. Instead, he tested Shen Heng's policy at home. After reading four or five articles in a row, Mr. Shen put the article down, coughed, and said with a smile: " The article is good, but you need to practice your handwriting more. Your current handwriting is too rigid and lacks a bit of elegance."
"I'll ask Jiang Sheng to go to Dongshi Street later and buy you some paper so you can practice."
Shen Heng smiled and nodded, then looked at Shen Yi with a smile: "I heard from Master Gu that my brother's handwriting is not as good as mine."
"Listen to that old man's nonsense."
Mr. Shen rolled his eyes: "My brother is a double-ranked Jinshi and a bachelor of Hanlin. That old man didn't even get a Jinshi. I can't believe it, I can't believe it..."
The two brothers are basically from the disciples of Old Man Gu, so Shen Yi's words are naturally a joke. Shen Heng squinted his eyes and laughed softly: "Brother, what you said makes sense. Tomorrow, I will go tell Master Gu about the calligraphy sages." The words "little brother" are all gone. From tomorrow on, the words "brother" will be used exclusively."
Shen Yi smiled hoarsely and was about to speak when the voice of maid Qing'er suddenly came from outside: "Master, there are two people in the outer courtyard looking for you, saying they are your subordinates..."
Shen Yi nodded, indicating that he understood. Then he turned to look at Shen Heng and ordered: "Autumn Festival is coming soon. Write a few more articles. You can go to Master Gu's place more and try to get a good rank in the Qiuwei exam. If you win again in the spring of next year, I will give you activities for my brother, so that you can try your best to fill the vacancy of a capital official."
Shen Heng smiled and said: "If I win the first prize, I won't have to do my brother's activities."
The top three in the first class are bound to enter the Hanlin Academy, so naturally they don't have to do any activities.
"It's a good idea to have this idea, but don't be arrogant."
Mr. Shen said in a low voice: "If you have nothing to do, think more about Master Gu. He has been derailed his whole life by this arrogance."
If Old Man Gu had not written a memorial to sue the prime minister of the dynasty, he would have been a Jinshi and returned home early. Why would he have been living in Jiankang, separated from his family for decades?
"knew."
Shen Heng bowed his head and saluted politely.
Seeing that his brother was about to leave, he hesitated and said, "Brother, if I win the lottery this autumn, can I..."
He gritted his teeth gently and said, "Can you also bring me to Jiankang to live there?"
The Youniang he was talking about was Chen Youniang, Chen Qing's younger sister.
After Shen Yi dealt with the Fan family in Jiangdu, Chen Youniang was taken to the Shen family. Although she worked in the Shen family, she was raised as a daughter by Shen Zhang. However, this time Shen Heng entered Jiankang to take the exam, and Chen Youniang did not follow, but stayed. In Jiangdu, I looked at the old house for the Shen family.
Shen Yi glanced at his brother, and then smiled dumbly: "Okay, Qiu Wei did well in the exam this time, I will tell your father for you."
After saying this, Shen Yi no longer looked at his overjoyed brother, but lowered his head, straightened his clothes, and walked towards the front yard of his house.
At this time, two people came to visit and claimed to be his subordinates. No need to guess, they must be Ling Su and Xue Wei.
Soon they arrived in the front yard. Two thousand families who were fighting against the Japanese army were already waiting in the main hall of the Shen family. When they saw Shen Yi coming, the two people immediately stood up, bowed to Shen Yi and clasped their fists and said: "My subordinates pay homage to Shen Yi. male!"
Shen Yi's face darkened, he waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Sit down, this is the word Shen Gong, don't mention it anymore!"
The last time he was in the palace, the emperor used these two words to annoy him, causing Mr. Shen to kowtow one more time for no reason, which was a great loss.
The two warriors looked at each other and didn't know why Shen Yi was angry. Xue Wei, who had a more upright temper, smiled and said, "Then what should my subordinates call you?"
"I've been promoted."
Shen Yi smiled and said: "Now I am the fifth-grade minister of the Ministry of War, on the same level as Ling Qianhu. If you don't mind it, just call me Dr. Shen."
"Langzhonglangzhong..."
Xue Wei shouted twice and said with a smile: "It sounds like a traveling doctor."
Ling Su, who had no expression on his face, forced a smile on his face and said: "After entering Jiankang, I asked the Jiankang locals about your residence, and I found out some other information. After listening to these The locals said that you have been promoted by His Majesty to be a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy."
Having said this, Ling Su bowed his head respectfully and said, "Mr.
Ling Su was a hereditary Qianhu. Although he was an inconspicuous military officer, he was very clear about the official system of the imperial court.
He, a Qianhu, is a full-ranked official of the fifth rank, and Shen Yi, who is a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, is also a full-ranked official.
The gap between the two fifth grades can be said to be worlds apart.
From the perspective that the bachelor's degree students at the Hanlin Academy are called "Prime Minister", it is reasonable for them to call Shen Yi "Sir."
Xue Wei didn't know, but he knew that Ling Su was a good person, so he lowered his head and called "Mr.
Although the word "Xianggong" is still a bit "transgressive", it is much better than Mr. Shen.
Because the word "Mr. Shen", when used as an imperial envoy, has the flavor of "Lord" and is somewhat taboo.
And Xianggong is more of an honorific title.
Shen Yi reluctantly waved his hand and motioned for the two of them to sit down.
After the two of them sat down, Shen Yi smiled at the two of them and said, "Originally, when you two traveled thousands of miles to get here, my family should have come out to welcome you, but my father didn't know that you were coming and went out. I went to Dongshi Street to play chess with others, but I haven’t come back yet.”
"The youngest son at home is young and very noisy, but my wife is still taking care of him."
Mr. Shen bowed his hands to the two of them and said, "I guess we can only see you tonight. Please forgive me for any rudeness."
This kind of leader's words to his subordinates meant that the matter was settled as soon as they heard it. Both Qianhu didn't even dare to say anything, and their attitude was very respectful.
After being polite, Shen Yi got down to business.
"Tonight, you will have dinner at my house. After dinner, I will arrange a place for you. Tomorrow you clean up and I will take you to the palace to meet the saint."
When the two thousand households heard this, they all swallowed their saliva in unison.
Rough people like them, see the emperor...
In the past, that was something that was unthinkable!
Xue Wei was even more stunned on the spot, unable to say a word.
Ling Su was the first to react. He stood up first, bowed to Shen Yi, and then said: "We have arrived at the Xianggong's house, and we had dinner shamelessly at the Xianggong's house, but my subordinates and Xue Qianhu were already here. We've found a hotel and don't dare to disturb you at night."
After that, he took out a small box from his sleeve and held it in his hand: "I have prepared a small gift, but I hope my husband will not dislike it."
Xue Wei also brought something, groped in his arms for a while, and found out a pure gold long-life lock. He smiled and said: "Ms. sir, this is a long-life lock made by my subordinates with reward money and salary. It is absolutely pure and clean." , for the young master."
Mr. Shen looked at the two gifts and shook his head slightly.
"I accept the idea, but I can't ask for the things."
Shen Yi looked calm, looked at the two men, and said: "In our fight against the Japanese army, we have always put merit first and nothing else."
"I recommend you two to His Majesty, not because I want something from you."
Mr. Shen looked serious and said slowly: "In the future, if you are promoted by His Majesty and become a commander, you will all be commanders."
"I hope you will also remember my words."
"alright."
Mr. Shen waved his hand and said calmly: "Put them all away."
A smile appeared on his face: "While it's still early, I'll take you around Jiankang."
My wife has had a high fever for two days...most likely she has Yang...
I have no symptoms yet, but if my wife is really positive, I will most likely not be able to run away...
Sigh... If I get a fever later, I'll let you know!