Outside the high house, lanterns are still hanging happily.
The five-day lantern festival, where different lanterns are put up every day, is also the choice of some wealthy families. Now that Gao Qiu has become successful, the high-rise houses will naturally follow the rise.
Among the dozen or so people hanging lanterns, the most eye-catching one was Gao Qiu, who was wearing a scarlet robe. He climbed up the ladder himself and hung the lanterns with a smile on his face.
Gao Lian secretly observed his cousin's face and found that his smile was sincere, and he couldn't help but be surprised.
After Gao Qiu came down, he clapped his hands and turned to his cousin: "Why, I can't understand why I am in such a good mood when those scholar-bureaucrats take credit for my work?"
Gao Lian noticed that this elder brother was becoming more and more keen. He did not dare to quibble, so he could only nod his head: "Young brother is really puzzled."
Gao Qiu brought the only cousin in the family who could help him to the side and said sincerely: "The matter of punishing eunuchs is very sensitive. I actually don't want this credit. What I care more about is the trust of the officials.
What the scholar-officials did was exactly what I wanted."
"Look, although I haven't caught Lan Congxi yet, the officials have ordered me to be re-appointed as the Imperial City Secretary. Compared with the reputation of the Eunuch Party, what use do I have?"
"The influence of the Imperial City Division must spread from the capital to all states and counties. This is the goal of our efforts!"
Gao Lian suddenly realized: "What the eldest brother said is that we must become bigger and stronger and create greater glory!"
Gao Qiu reminded: "Although we are at home, when discussing official matters, we still have to address our duties!"
Gao Lian: "..."
When I become a high official in the future, I must call them all uniformly!
Gao Qiu repeatedly emphasized that he still felt a little disappointed when he saw that his cousin still didn't understand what he meant. He shouted a few more times to listen.
However, his eyes turned and fell on the "receiving blessing" in front of his house, and he suddenly exclaimed: "Whose famous thorn is that?"
Compared with the front door of the civil official's residence, where every year and festival, the "blessing reception" is always filled with famous thorns. Gao Qiu, the chief of the Imperial City Department, has been neglected so far, and no scholar-officials are willing to interact with him.
But at this moment, he actually saw a beautifully made name tattoo thrown in. It looked like it was not a random vote of names, and he couldn't help but become curious: "Go and take a look!"
Gao Lian walked over quickly, took out the name thorn and unfolded it: "The name of the person who submitted the name is Cai Jing, the character is long, and he did not declare his official position. It sounds familiar..."
Gao Qiu raised his brows: "This scholar Cai is not ordinary. He was once a candidate in Longtuge and knew Kaifeng Mansion. If his younger brother Cai Bian hadn't been appointed to the Privy Council, he was blocked by Zeng Bu on the grounds that he could not be promoted at the same time. Now he is saying
Maybe we are also husband-in-law."
Gao Lian wondered: "Such a capable minister actually came to visit my eldest brother...to visit Gao Tiju?"
“From now on, I’ll still call you big brother at home!”
Gao Qiu felt strange. After correcting himself, he explained: "After the official came to the throne, Cai Yuanchang was demoted. He was originally going to leave the capital to know Taiyuan. The Queen Mother kept him to write history. Later, the censor impeached him for having friendship with the chamberlain. Now,
I have been demoted again and again, and I am going to Jiangnan to take up my post."
Gao Lian understood: "Once the eunuchs are eliminated, all officials who have interacted with those eunuchs will be implicated. It seems that Cai Jing wants to join his elder brother?"
"Will these people take refuge in me?"
Gao Qiu was a little hesitant. After all, the other party was a Jinshi. He had been used highly in the Shenzong and Zhezong dynasties, and was praised by Wang Anshi. Although he was down and out, he came to seek refuge with him, the Imperial City Secretary. Isn't the bottom line too low?
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However, thinking that Mr. Lin asked him to recruit more talents, the current manpower is indeed far from enough. Gao Qiu nodded and said: "Since Cai Yuanchang is the first civil servant to be assassinated, we still have to give him a chance, let him... wait,
What time is it now?"
Gao Lian said: "Not even three moments later."
Gao Qiu immediately handed the assassin to his younger brother: "Let Cai Jing wait. Mr. Lin is leaving Beijing. I'm going to see him off!"
Gao Lian was puzzled: "Is Mr. Lin really going to leave? He is now so famous that even Sui'an Academy is well known. If he doesn't take the opportunity to recruit a group of disciples, wouldn't it be a pity to leave like this?"
Gao Qiu said with a smile: "If secular affairs affect the original plan, then you are no longer Mr. Lin, prepare your horses!"
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"The reason why a gentleman is a gentleman is that he has a noble character and does not succumb to worldly ambitions. This is exactly what a layman is like at the end of the year!" "It's very, very true. When we say goodbye, we must recite poems and lyrics. If there are good works,
It’s also a beautiful conversation!”
"Do you know what you are going to say when you bid farewell to the dean later?" "Study hard! Do more papers!"
When Gao Qiu rode his horse and galloped out of Kaiyuanmen, before reaching Jinmingchi, he found that the farewell team had arrived, but the two groups of people were clearly distinct.
A group of literati came here in admiration and were gearing up to become famous in Shilin by reciting poems.
The other group was all academy students, all holding test papers, their eyes focused, ready to use practical actions to reassure the dean.
Gao Qiu naturally headed towards the academy students.
Seeing Gao Qiu, who has gained a bad reputation in the scholarly community recently, and is almost synonymous with fame-seeking, treacherous and loyal, the literati all showed strange expressions. Although they did not point fingers in person, there was hostility in their eyes.
It’s still clear at a glance.
Gao Qiu ignored him and went to the academy. He rubbed the student's head and grabbed the student's test paper. In a short time, he also succeeded in gaining the dislike of this student.
Fortunately, at this moment, a carriage arrived, which attracted everyone's attention, especially the old man who stepped off the carriage, which was even more touching.
"Is it Mr. Fan?" "It's really Mr. Fan!"
The scholars showed excitement.
This Minister You Cheng is still the deputy prime minister now, but it is almost certain that he will become the real minister. To be able to appear in front of a prime minister is really worthy of their waiting here early.
There was also a commotion in the academy. Many of the newly hired teachers showed excitement and wanted to come forward to greet them. However, the students were still staring at the test paper in Gao Qiu's hand with intense eyes.
Gao Qiu laughed, first handed the test paper back, and then took the initiative to greet him: "Fan Youcheng!"
Fan Chunli's expression was calm: "Gao Ti Ji."
Gao Qiu said directly: "Does Mr. Lin feel guilty and thinks that Mr. Lin left the capital because he was avoiding the storm?"
Fan Chunli looked at him and suddenly became a little more wary, and said in a deep voice: "Please respect yourself."
Gao Qiu understood that this was because he was afraid that he would be resentful and cause trouble during the farewell outside the city. He said calmly: "Fan Youcheng not only doesn't understand me, but also Mr. Lin. He is not someone who would run away from something like this. He left the capital early.
It’s settled... That’s it, I’ll say goodbye!”
After that, he hugged his fists and rode away.
Fan Chunli frowned slightly, cupped his hands, and continued to wait.
A quarter of an hour later, a long motorcade came out of Kaiyuanmen.
Those leaving Beijing this time were not only Li Yan and the heroes of the academy, but also his mother Li, who was preparing to reunite with Lin Yuanjing, Li Gefei's family members, his wife Wang, his daughter Li Qingzhao, and his son Li Hao.
Li Gefei, a member of the Ministry of Rites, was ready to resign and go home after experiencing the thrilling coup attempt. However, his resignation was not so quick. He decided to send his family away first and return to his hometown Zhangqiu, Qizhou.
Qizhou Zhangqiu was later known as Jinan, Shandong. Shandong and Hebei were originally the destinations of Li Yan's trip. Li Yan's mother had asked him to take care of this distant relative before, so they agreed to go together.
In addition to this family, there are also Aunt Yan, Shi Shi and other employees of the Fanlou branch, the stewards and craftsmen of the printing shop of the Houjiang Guild, and the management staff of the Shangqiu Guild.
There were only about three to four hundred people in these various groups. Li Yan simply contacted Zhou Tong's boxing gym and introduced some good bodyguards to prevent robbers on the road, and he just collected enough five hundred people to go on the road.
Seeing the team with such a rich atmosphere of life, the scholars were stunned. This was completely different from the imagined three and two close friends going on the road casually. Fan Chunli realized that it was really Gao Qiu who knew this person better and added a little more.
After pondering, he ordered the driver to come forward.
Soon I saw a rider coming from the convoy, and it was Li Yan who took the initiative to greet him.
Fan Chunli looked at this talented man who had repeatedly refused to accept the official position and now resolutely left the capital. He comforted him and said: "Erlang Zhongyi's family has its own character and character. I have cherished this trip. I hope that when I return, I can serve as an official in the same court and serve you."
The imperial court!"
Li Yan saluted: "Thank you Mr. Fan for sending me this gift!"
While the two were having a conversation, a group of scholars watched eagerly, wanting to move forward but not daring to be rude.
Fan Chunli finally left, and Gao Qiu seamlessly came to him: "Master Lin, if it weren't for the capital's affairs that couldn't be solved, I really want to go to Daming Mansion with you!"
Li Yan smiled: "There are many opportunities in the future. I also hope that everyone in Hebei and Shandong will hear your name Qingtian."
Gao Qiu rubbed his hands excitedly: "One day, the Imperial City Secretary will go out of the capital and travel throughout the prefectures and counties to listen to Mingyuan. Anyone who knows anything about the border war must know it!"
Li Yan said seriously: "Take care!"
Gao Qiu's eyes were slightly red, and he clasped his fists heavily: "Take care!"
When Gao Qiu left, the Academy came forward again. The leaders were Jiang Jing and Cao Zheng. An Daoquan also came over and said in unison: "Brother!"
Li Yan left these two people to develop Sui'an Academy in Bianjing. While An Daoquan took care of Sui'an Medical Center, he could also come to the academy to take care of it from time to time.
For these three people, Li Yan had already given many instructions before, so there was no need to say more. He patted them on the shoulders, then came to a group of sobbing children, and gently touched their heads: "My husband is not without tears, and he will not shed tears during parting."
,study well!"
"Dean, take care, we must study hard and do more papers!!"
"OK!"
Li Yan smiled and returned to the motorcade without any delay.
Regardless of whether they were sent off to see each other off or those who came for nothing, they all stood there and watched the convoy move majestically into the distance.
And the tall figure who swept Wuyou, opened academies, captured evil cults, and punished eunuchs, clasped his fists in the distance at the end of the official road, turned around freely, and galloped towards the wider great rivers and mountains.
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"The Song of the Hidden Dragon" is over, please look forward to the next volume "Traveling in the Mountains and Rivers".