Chapter 293: Because of ugliness, the top pick becomes the top pick
Old foxes like Liu Bowen must have realized that now was not the best time to bring down Hu Weiyong.
Therefore, the officials who usually salivate more than tea seem to be dead now, and no one comes out to speak.
Therefore, Lao Zhu felt a pain in his balls at this moment.
He knew clearly that Hu Weiyong was making random accusations, and these people were also excluding dissidents, so he did not want to punish Wu Bozong.
But if he doesn't punish Wu Bozong, and he doesn't plan to deal with Hu Weiyong, then Hu Weiyong will definitely think of other ways to attack Wu Bozong.
So next, everyone will have to spend a lot more time and energy on this matter.
Zhu Biao also understood this truth and could not think of a good way for a while.
Zhu Bai walked out of the row silently.
Everyone turned to look at him in surprise.
On weekdays, no matter what the quarrels between the officials and the Huaixi faction were, or who was impeaching whom or who was impeached, this "little king of hell" never took the initiative to get involved.
He was always happy to watch the fun, and he wished he could grab some melon seeds and make a little horse to sit down.
You're so weird today, what kind of monster are you planning to do?
Zhu Bai smiled and cupped his hands to Old Zhu: "Father, I have been revising the simplified version of the map recently and are short of manpower. Mr. Wu is the most proficient in geography in both the government and the public. Please allow Mr. Wu to help me."
Anyway, there are so many masters in the Imperial College, so it doesn’t matter if he is missing one."
Didn't Hu Weiyong just want to transfer Wu Bozong from the Imperial College? Then let him get his wish.
Anyway, in the eyes of outsiders, this is already punishment.
Lao Zhu nodded and said to Wu Bozong: "Okay, then you don't need to go to the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial College for the time being. Go to the Guan Ya Bureau and help Lao Twelve collate the map."
Wu Bozong showed no disappointment or dissatisfaction and saluted calmly: "I obey. Thank you for your grace."
Zhu Bai smacked his lips: I am not surprised at all. The person I like is really good.
Hu Weiyong also wanted to impeach Liu Lian.
Lao Zhu said calmly: "Liu Lian replaced Wu Bozong and served as the Imperial College teacher and the invigilator of the joint examination."
When Hu Weiyong and the others heard this, they secretly gritted their teeth: Damn it, why did Liu Ji's son take advantage of this?
Wu Bozong showed no signs of struggle or unwillingness, and reported to the Guanya Bureau in the afternoon.
Zhu Bai thought about it and decided to explain it to him so as to prevent him from having a psychological shadow and not working well in the future.
"Well, Mr. Liu and others don't come out to speak for you, not because they don't believe you, but because they want to avoid their sharp edges and preserve their strength."
Everyone knows who this "it" is, so there is no need to explain it so clearly.
Wu Bozong saluted: "Your Highness, there is no need to say more, I all know it. Thank you, Your Highness, for relieving me from the siege."
Zhu Bai nodded slightly and said: "As long as you don't feel uncomfortable. I want to draw a star map. Master Wu will start to do this after correcting the map. I will also calculate your remuneration according to the foreman."
Wu Bozong was best at astronomy.
However, the role of astronomy in this era was limited to compiling calendars and condemning Lao Zhu.
Wu Bozong was not the kind of person who liked to impress people, so after participating in the compilation of the Ming Dynasty calendar, his astronomical knowledge was no longer useful.
At this moment, he was a little surprised when he heard that Zhu Bai wanted to draw a star chart: "Your Highness wants to do this for..."
Zhu Bai said: "There is no reason, I just like it."
I want to sail in the future, sail.
I might have to run away from the sea!
In this era, navigation can only rely on compasses and looking at the stars to determine the direction.
Of course, the more detailed and accurate the astrological chart, the better.
Wu Bozong was stunned and then said: "Okay."
Zhu Bai was secretly amused: his eyes lit up, showing that he liked this more.
Zhu Bai gave Wu Bozong a room in the backyard of Guanya Bureau. If Wu Bozong didn't want to pass by the bustling merchants, he could enter and exit through the back door.
But I heard that the first number one scholar in the dynasty was demoted to the Guanya Bureau to make maps, and many people came to see the fun.
The front door and the back door are crowded with people every day.
Wu Bozong could only come early and return late.
Nannan no longer dared to go to the front yard or go out, so she could only stay in the backyard, so she became Wu Bozong's little assistant.
When Zhu Zhu was tired of growing vegetables, he would also help Wu Bozong copy and edit.
Although he is not good at words, he is very patient and serious.
This is the most appropriate thing to do.
Sometimes when Zhu Bai got tired of looking at the account books, he would sneak over to look at Wu Bozong's correction of the map.
I found that Wu Bozong had a small notebook in which he memorized the mountain topography and the names of mountains, lakes and rivers in various places.
He asked curiously: "Has Mr. Wu been to all of these places?"
Wu Bozong replied: "Some of them are places where Wei Chen's brother, cousin and father have been. They wrote them down and told Wei Chen that one day, Wei Chen would be able to use them. It's really unexpected..."
Things in the world are so wonderful.
Who would have thought that he would pass the imperial examination and enter the Ministry of Etiquette, but would eventually have the opportunity to work in the Imperial College and the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Zhu Bai said: "Master Wu really knows both astronomy and geography. He deserves to be the first number one scholar in the Ming Dynasty."
Wu Bozong said: "In fact, Guo Chong ranked first in the imperial examination, and Wei Chen ranked second. Guo Chong is also good at astronomy and geography."
Zhu Bai looked confused: "Ah..."
Wu Bozong said: "Guo Chong is knowledgeable, talented, and magnanimous, but he looks..."
Zhu Bai instantly understood: Guo Chong is ugly!
The first number one scholar in this dynasty is equivalent to the face of the Ming Dynasty and the spokesperson of the court. Lao Zhu must choose a good-looking one.
This is understandable.
To be honest, let alone the No. 1 pick and the No. 3 pick, in fact, the abilities and talents of those who make it to the top are almost the same.
The only difference between them may be their luck in taking exams.
If you have good luck in the exam and write articles that happen to be of a type that several examiners like, your ranking will be high.
Zhu Bai instantly sympathized with the man who lost the top spot because of his appearance and asked, "Where is that Guo Chong now?"
Wu Bozong replied: "He was appointed as the prefect of Guangde Prefecture before, and he should be the prefect somewhere now."
It’s been six or seven years since Guo Chong rotated every three to four years. It’s time for Guo Chong to rotate in several places.
Zhu Bai felt a little regretful: "Oh, it would be great if he were an official in the capital. I can invite him to come with us to inspect the map and draw the stars."
Wu Bozong sighed: "Isn't that right? Not many of Weichen's colleagues are still in Yingtian, they have all been released."
He looked slightly sad.
Now that I think about it, it may not be a good thing that he won the top prize.
If he hadn't been known as "the first number one scholar in the Ming Dynasty", he wouldn't have been kept by Lao Zhu as a facade.
Naturally, there is no need to be cautious in dealing with these treacherous and cunning officials, arrogant and domineering princes and nobles.
Maybe he can travel around famous mountains and rivers, stargazing freely, and do what he wants to do.
Zhu Bai patted Wu Bozong on the shoulder: "Don't worry. They can't touch you. I am here."
Wu Bozong saluted: "I understand, thank you very much, Your Highness."
During dinner, Lao Zhu asked Zhu Bai: "Did Wu Bozong say anything?"
