Yunxi put down the book in his hand and said with a smile: "I love you."
After he stood up, Yunxi also walked down and continued to say with a smile: "Can you have dinner?"
"I haven't had dinner yet." Xue Xiran bowed and replied.
"In that case, come with me to have dinner." Yunxi said.
Of course, Xue Xiran could not refuse and accompanied Yunxi to the dining hall.
Dinner has already been prepared in the imperial dining room and will be served as soon as the order is given.
Yunxi and Xue Xiran chatted while eating. Xiran casually talked about the things he saw in Nanyang this time. Yunxi also said something about Wenyuan and Wenqi, just like relatives in an ordinary family chatting.
Of course, it is impossible for the two of them to chat like this all the time. Sure enough, after a while, Yunxi suddenly asked: "Xi Ran, how does it feel to be in the Navy? Do you want to be a general in the Navy all the time?"
Xue Xiran has been thinking about why Yunxi suddenly called him back from Sanfoqi, but he has never been able to figure out the reason. At this time, hearing Yunxi's words, he had a vague guess in his heart, and said: "Wherever your majesty asked me to be, I will be there."
Where."
"Oh, in that case, you should be among the navy." Yunxi said.
The reason why Yunxi suddenly called Xue Xiran back from Nanyang was because Xue Xian was not in good health recently. Although Yunxi had been hiding this matter from sisters Xiyao and Xiyi, he was also worried that if he passed away, what would happen next?
He could not see his eldest son for the last time before he died, so he called Xue Xiran back from Nanyang.
The second is the matter of the navy. Compared with the land navy, the circle of the navy is smaller, and it is more difficult for outsiders to integrate. Until now, Yunxi felt that his control over the navy was too weak.
Therefore, Yunxi has always wanted to strengthen his control over the navy. It is easy to put a few generals in, but most of the generals in Yunxi's hands are seasick, so it is useless to send them. At this time, Yunxi remembered He Rong's memorial.
He praised Xue Xiran and said that he adapted well on the ship, so Yunxi decided to let Xue Xiran enter the navy. Moreover, compared to other generals in Yunxi's hands, Xue Xiran had a special status, and his wife was from the navy guard.
The people in the family and navy will not reject him so much, and it is more likely to achieve the goal of approving him.
Yunxi then said: "It just so happens that there is a vacancy for a thousand households in the left guard of the navy in the capital. I will send you to fill this position."
"For you, the post of a thousand households is a bit small, but it is not easy to have vacancies in the navy, so I can only feel wronged to you."
Xue Xiran already understood Yunxi's intention at this time, and immediately said: "Serving the Ming Dynasty, what's the grievance?"
Yunxi was very happy. Xue Xiran was so obedient, so he was worth training! 'Let's see if we can train him to be the supreme commander of the Ming Navy,' Yunxi thought.
Yunxi later chatted with Xiyang about their second son, Xue Xiyang.
Yunxi said: "Xi Yang is already fifteen this year, right? If your family wants him to take the civil service route, it would be best to take the imperial examination. Have you passed the exam?"
In Yunxi's conception, because the imperial examination did not test specific practical operations, but the imperial examination could not be abolished, Yunxi planned to make the officials elected by the imperial examination equivalent to the elected political officials in later European and American countries, although they would also work at the grassroots level.
They were trained, but they were mainly responsible for major policies as chief officials of various yamen. Civil servants from the Imperial College and other channels mainly held positions similar to those of later European and American state affairs officers.
Of course, the specific operation needs to be adjusted according to the specific national conditions of the Ming Dynasty, but this is the general policy.
Therefore, Yunxi naturally hopes that his brother-in-law can become an official through the imperial examination. Although in the early days of the establishment of this system, Imperial College students could also be promoted to high officials, but it is best to pass the imperial examination. After all, the imperial examination is the fairest way. If Xue Xiyang passes the Imperial Examination,
If you are an official, you will probably always carry the name of "Xing Jin".
Xue Xiran said: "Your Majesty, the gentleman my family invited last year said the heat was not enough, so he did not participate in the county examination. I plan to let him go and give it a try this year."
Yunxi told him: "You must let him study hard. In addition, your family must not engage in any crooked ways. There are no certain rules for the county examination and the government examination. It is only decided by the county magistrate and the governor. It is easier to cheat and easier."
It makes people suspicious of cheating. So I told my father-in-law not to do anything." Yunxi has even decided to tell Yingtian Mansion not to admit Xue Xiyang even if his article is barely enough for admission. The admission must be undisputed.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Xue Xiran said.
"However, I will not ignore him. I will write a handwritten edict and allow Xiyang to enter the palace at any time from tomorrow to consult the Zhongshushe people. Most of the Zhongshushe people around me are from the previous imperial examinations.
Yes, profound knowledge."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xue Xiran said happily. A few years ago, when Zhu Yuanzhang was in power, because the death rate of civilian officials was not low, even scholars could be appointed as officials, not to mention candidates. Therefore, even in the homes of high-ranking officials,
The most gentlemen they can invite are scholars. It is not easy for their family to hire a juren sir. This is because this juren values the special status of their family, and Xue Xiyang really wants to serve as a civil servant and not just be literate.
Willing to teach.
Now Yunxi allowed Xue Xiyang to directly consult the Jinshi around him, which can be said to have given Xue Xiyang the most luxurious lineup of imperial examination teachers in the Ming Dynasty.
Before leaving, Yunhe asked about Xue Xian's condition again: "Xi Ran, how is your father-in-law doing now?"
Mentioning his father's illness, Xue Xiran's expression became less happy and said: "Your Majesty, my father's condition is finally getting better. He doesn't have to lie in bed all the time, but his body is still very weak."
"The doctor said that the cold air entered the body when he was fighting in various places. When he was young, his body's firepower was not strong, but now he is old and can't bear it, so he got sick."
Yunxi didn't understand the theories of traditional Chinese medicine. When he heard the conclusion that he was getting better, he said, "Since it's better, that's good. I'll take care of it at home."
"But even if you are recuperating, you can't stay bored in the house all the time. Although the weather is still a little cold now, you can't stay bored all the time. You can't go out for a walk. You can't walk around in the hall and other places."
"And be sure to pay attention to ventilation. Don't leave too many people serving in the house. Light a stove in the gap between the windows to keep warm."
Yunxi paid special attention to ventilation. He required that all the rooms he stayed in in the palace must be ventilated when he was away. Last year, Xiyi was so weak after giving birth, and he also ordered that ventilation must be paid attention to, which caused all the imperial doctors and Xiyao to complain.
worries.
Xue Xiran also knew Yunxi's paranoid requirements for ventilation, so he didn't say anything, just bowed and agreed.
Yunxi patted him on the shoulder and said, "You must remember to listen to me. Ventilation is beneficial. Sooner or later, I will make those rigid doctors admit this."
