"Yes. Although I am eager to return to the teacher's door, I will never be willing to give up my principles. There are some things that you must persist in even if you are kicked out of the door and reviled by others." Lin Jue said quietly.
Guo Chong was surprised for a long time, then suddenly laughed. He turned to look at Concubine Rong, pointed at Lin Jue and said: "My dear concubine, do you hear this? How come I, the great Zhou Dynasty, all have such ministers? Each one is more stubborn than the last. Lu Zhongtian
, Yang Jun, Yan Zhengsu, Fang Dunru, all of them look like this. What do you think is going on?"
Concubine Rong Guifei had been listening to the conversation between Guo Chong and Lin Jue attentively. After hearing the words, she smiled sweetly and said: "Yes, I have a direct minister in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Master Lin has learned from Fang Dunru, and Fang Dunru is a stubborn person. Naturally, Lin
The same goes for adults. Otherwise, how can we be masters and disciples?"
Guo Chong nodded and said with a smile: "That's right. Fang Dunru himself is a stubborn person, and his disciples are naturally stubborn as well. But Fang Dunru didn't expect that his students would be stubborn like him. This is not the opposite.
Huh? Hahaha."
Concubine Rong also stuttered and laughed after hearing this. She said: "The emperor himself is also a stubborn person, so the ministers are also stubborn. In the end, it is the emperor's fault."
Guo Chong was stunned and said with a smile: "Am I such a person? Why don't I think so?"
Concubine Rong chuckled and said, "Your Majesty doesn't think so. This is called being unfair... No, no, I said it wrong. This is called deeds. Look at how confused I am, I can't even say anything."
Guo Chong laughed and said: "Fortunately, this stubborn and upright temperament cannot be regarded as a bad thing, otherwise it would be like what my beloved concubine said, the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked."
Concubine Rong said angrily: "My concubine said something wrong. Why would the emperor hold on to her?"
Guo Chong laughed twice, returned to the soft couch and sat down slowly. He put away his smile and said seriously: "Lin Jue, I know that you have some talent and learning, and I have seen it. But for this important matter of reform, you are not qualified with your qualifications."
Make irresponsible remarks. Fang Dunru is a great scholar of this dynasty, and now I rely on him. He and Yan Zhengsu are loyal and serving me. I hope they can change the current situation of our country and make the country rich through this reform.
The purpose of strengthening the army. Fortunately, you only have some differences with him on the reform regulations, so I will spare you and will not pursue the matter. If you want to obstruct the reform, I will not tolerate you. This
You have to understand this section."
Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty clearly understands that Wei Chen supports the reform, otherwise Wei Chen would not be able to serve in the Ordinance Department."
Guo Chong said: "It's good that you understand. Fang Dunru actually has great expectations for you. He is actually under pressure when he transfers you to the Ordinance Department. You are his disciple, and Fang Dunru is a very self-loving person.
, he will never allow others to say that he is nepotistic. When he transferred you to the Ordinance Department, he also reported it to me. He said that you are smart and wise and may be helpful to the reform. For the success of the new law, he does not care about being criticized.
He scolded nepotism. I was very moved when I heard it. Who would have thought that you would actually go against him, so naturally he can't tolerate it."
Lin Jue was speechless and sighed in his heart: Teacher, you really don't understand. I'm not going against you, I'm helping you. I can't give you more reasons because I can't express my reasons.
I can only try my best to convince you.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Lin is also very sad. He doesn't want master and disciple to turn against each other. Don't talk about these things. Mr. Lin also wants the new law to be good, and it is normal to have disagreements. Since the reform, there has been less noise in the court.
?" Concubine Rong said softly.
Guo Chong nodded and said: "You are right. I won't talk about this matter anymore. I can't get involved in the matters between your master and apprentice. You two are both stubborn people. It's best to calm down for a while. Lin Jue,
Do you know why I called you here today?"
Lin Jue bowed and said, "Excuse me for being stupid, I don't know."
Guo Chong said in a deep voice: "You were the number one scholar in last year's Chunwei Class A, and you are the leader among my scholars in the Great Zhou Dynasty. I have also seen your articles and poems, and you are indeed a talent. Originally, you served in the Ordinance Department.
I think you can still be useful. But now, Fang Dunru has expelled you from the Regulations Department, and I heard that you are now serving as a storyteller in the Chongzheng Hall of the Hanlin Academy. I feel... it is not appropriate."
Lin Jue was overjoyed. It turned out that the emperor's summons today actually meant that he would be granted a new official position. Isn't this pie in the sky?
Guo Chong continued: "The reason I think it is inappropriate is that the official position of storyteller in Chongzheng Palace is a sinecure, and there is nothing to accomplish. Originally, you and your teacher caused such a trouble, so you should be punished, and you should not be entrusted with it again.
With other official positions, you should stay there. But... I am afraid that the scholars in the world will feel cold and say that I do not pay attention to the scholars selected by the imperial examination. You are the number one scholar. If I don't give you a chance, others will say that I am
Just gossip. So I want to give you a chance."
Lin Jue's heart was beating wildly. Sure enough, he was about to be transferred to an official position. This was a good reason. It was indeed unreasonable for the number one scholar to step aside. But when he was appointed an official before, why didn't Guo Chong feel the same way? Look.
It seemed like someone had reminded him, or he suddenly felt something was wrong.
"I thank you for your kindness. Your Majesty is so considerate of me, and I am so grateful." Lin Jue knew that at this moment, he must be humble and grateful. If his attitude is not correct at this time, he is pinching his own neck. He must seize this opportunity.
Live, can't let it go.
Guo Chong waved his hand and said: "You don't want to thank me either. I'm trying to silence those people. If you really want to thank me, just thank the imperial concubine in front of you. If she hadn't mentioned this to me, she would have reminded me not to be cold.
I have won the hearts of all the scholars in the world, and if I want to give you, the top scholar, a chance, I have no intention of letting you come out of your public apartment."
Lin Jue was extremely surprised. It turned out that Concubine Rong spoke for him. This was a bit strange. Why did Concubine Rong speak for him? He had no connection with her.
Lin Jue suddenly remembered what Lu Wu said to him a few days ago.
Lu Wu was summoned to the palace several times by Concubine Rong some time ago. Because of the news that Lin Jue was expelled from the master's sect, Lin Jue has been in a bad mood, and he was even sick before. Therefore, Lu Wu has been in a bad mood because of the young master's unhappiness.
She has also been feeling very depressed. When she was getting along with Concubine Rong in the palace, Concubine Rong noticed Lu Wu's depression, so she asked Lu Wu carefully.
Lu Wu already had a good impression of Concubine Rong, so she took Concubine Rong as the person to confide in when something was on her mind. So she told Concubine Rong everything about what happened to Lin Jue recently. Concubine Rong didn't say much at that time, she only comforted her.
Lu Wu said that her husband was the number one scholar in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the court would not fail to use him.
After returning home, when Lu Wu told Lin Jue about the incident, Lin Jue also blamed Lu Wu for being too talkative. It was really unnecessary to tell Concubine Rong about this kind of thing. Lin Jue didn't take it to heart at all. Because in
From Lin Jue's point of view, it was just some gossip between women and nothing would happen.
But now it seems that it is very likely that Concubine Rong really made a statement in front of the emperor because Lu Wu said this. Then things are a bit strange. I have no connection with Concubine Rong, why should she help me?
As a concubine in the harem, she actually took some risks by doing this, because in the Zhou Dynasty, it was an iron rule that the concubines and concubines in the harem were not allowed to discuss government affairs. Although in fact, these things are always unavoidable, and the empress dowager and concubines cannot.
He didn't touch this red line at all, but it was unnecessary to do it for an unrelated person like himself. If he was speaking for the Wei family, Lin Jue would still understand.
If she did this for Lu Wu's sake, then Lu Wu's face is too great. This is definitely not just because she is in love with Lu Wu, or because Lu Wu is the daughter of an old friend.
She did it. If it was really because of Lu Wu's face, then she must value Lu Wu very much. Lin Jue couldn't help but think of the bizarre rumor Shen Tan said, and couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. If it's really like this
As I guessed, there is some unusual relationship between Concubine Rong Guifei and Lu Wu, so this matter can be explained.
Lin Jue unconsciously raised his head and glanced at Concubine Rong's appearance. Doing so was actually a highly taboo act and would be severely punished. But Lin Jue couldn't help but do it. Concubine Rong's graceful and beautiful face reflected in front of him.
Upon seeing it, Lin Jue was startled and surprised.
The appearance of Concubine Rong was very similar to that of Lu Wu. She looked exactly like Lu Wu in the future. The look between her nose, eyebrows and eyes were so similar that Lin Jue felt a little confused.
When Guo Chong coughed in displeasure, Lin Jue woke up and hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed: "I deserve to die, I deserve to die."
Guo Chong frowned and said, "You haven't said thank you to the imperial concubine yet? Why are you so ignorant of etiquette? I've heard that there are some people with green heads, and that's true."
Lin Jue breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that he was not blaming himself for looking up at Concubine Rong, but blaming himself for delaying in thanking Concubine Rong. So he hurriedly kowtowed and shouted: "Wei Chen thanks Concubine Rong for your support. Your Majesty and Concubine Rong are so tolerant to us.
Wei Chen was so moved that he didn’t know what to say."
Concubine Rong smiled and said: "You don't have to thank me. I didn't do this for you. I was thinking about the emperor and my great Zhou. You are my great Zhou scholar. You are very talented, young and promising.
In the future, you will be the pillar of my great Zhou Dynasty. If you were buried in the public room of Chongzheng Palace, wouldn’t it be a chill in the hearts of scholars all over the world? The number one scholar is collecting dust in the corner, and everyone in the world will discuss what is the use of studying? Today’s matter is not yours.
Mr. Lin, if it were anyone else, I would also want to give advice to the emperor. The emperor did not blame me for being talkative, and I am already very happy."
Guo Chong stroked his beard and smiled and said: "My beloved concubine knows the general situation so well and shares my worries. How can I blame you? You are right. If the number one scholar is not reused, what motivation do the scholars in the world have to study? I want to thank you for reminding me.
Woolen cloth."
Concubine Rong stood up and saluted Guo Chong, saying softly: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."
Guo Chong turned to Lin Jue and said in a deep voice: "Get up. Don't let me down. You must do more for me, Da Zhou. Otherwise, you will have let down the original intention of me and the lady."
Lin Jue said hurriedly: "I will live up to the grace of the emperor and the noble concubine. From now on, I will devote myself to my life and die."
Guo Chong sighed and said: "Everyone says so, but how many can do it? That's all, I believe you can do it. So, where will I transfer you to serve? Do you want to do it yourself?
The Ordinance Department is a good fit for you, but I can't order you to go back, as that would damage the authority of Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru."
Lin Jue hurriedly said: "How dare I make any demands? I just want to do some practical things for the court and the people. As for official positions, I don't dare to make any demands."
Guo Chong nodded and said: "What you said makes me happy. An official like you who has just joined the official position originally needs to work at the bottom to gain experience, know the sufferings of the people, and learn how to do things, so that you can take on big responsibilities in the future. Well... let you go.
Are you willing to go out and be a county magistrate? Being a local official will give you a lot of experience. Yan Zhengsu has been a county magistrate for several terms, so he can be an important minister of the imperial court today."
Lin Jue couldn't say he was unwilling. Although he still didn't want to leave the capital, he was afraid that Guo Chong would be unhappy if he was so picky in front of the emperor.
"Wei Chen makes the decision according to the emperor. Wei Chen will go wherever the emperor wants us to go." Lin Jue said.
Guo Chong nodded and was about to speak. Concubine Rong Guifei on the side spoke softly.
"Your Majesty, you don't have to go outside the capital to be a county magistrate if you want to practice. You can also practice in the three yamen and two houses. There are also many official positions for specific affairs. If you just want to be a county magistrate, you will be divided into one, one, two, Jinshi.
What does Jia Sanjia do? He is the number one scholar. If he doesn't stay in the capital, how can he show the emperor's great kindness? He will not be able to inspire scholars in the world."
Guo Chong frowned and said in deep thought: "I can't say that what you said is completely unreasonable, but if you want to work in the two houses, you need to get the nods of Prime Minister Lu and Privy Yang. I can't just give someone to them. County magistrates from all walks of life outside Beijing.
There are all vacancies. If I were the county magistrate, I could issue an order directly and they would not object."
Concubine Rong said: "Then it is not necessary to work in one of the two government offices. There are many yamen in the capital with experience, so how about finding a suitable one? At least he can be kept in the capital. Although he is currently in Chongqing
The imperial palace is not a good place, but at least it is a capital official. The emperor must not underestimate the status of a capital official. I heard that the officials below are proud to stay in the capital. If Mr. Lin is put down below
Go, in the eyes of others, that is not grace, but rather a relegation."
Guo Chong scratched his head and felt a little unhappy. What happened to the imperial concubine today? She actually said such things. This is not what she usually does. She usually doesn't get involved in these things at all. But Guo Chong didn't want to offend her.
Concubine Rong is not happy. Since you have listened to her advice, why not act accordingly and listen to her completely, which will also make her completely happy.
"Besides the two prefectures, which other yamen can Lin Jue go to? Every yamen in the capital is overcrowded. Yan Zhengsheng has told me many times that he denounced the people in the yamen in the capital for being idle. Besides, if the yamen he went to was also a quiet yamen, wouldn't he be able to go there?
It plays a role in training Lin Jue." Guo Chong frowned.
"Why did the Emperor forget? There is also a Kaifeng Mansion in the capital. Didn't the Emperor mutter yesterday that the Kaifeng Mansion was short of manpower? Didn't it mean that Mr. Zhu submitted several lists and the Emperor was not satisfied? The list he reported
The emperor felt that they were not up to the job, so why not let Lin Zhuangyuan go? Kaifeng Mansion is in the capital, but it belongs to the local officials. There is no need to enter the two mansions. All you need to do is say hello to Zhongshu.
Prime Minister Lu will not object, right?" Concubine Rong said softly.
Guo Chong frowned and said: "What Zhu Zhirong reported was the appointment of an official in the newly established Department of Punishments and Prisons in Kaifeng Mansion. This is a very important position. That is a fourth-grade official. Lin Jue is now a sixth-grade official. How can he be promoted to two levels in a row?
?Besides, the Kaifeng Prefecture's Punishment Department is in charge of the criminal affairs of several counties around Gyeonggi, and it has a heavy responsibility. With Lin Jue's qualifications, it may be difficult for him to be qualified."
Concubine Rong said softly: "You can temporarily appoint the criminal officer. If you do well, you will be officially appointed. If you do not do well, you will be replaced. It does not violate the official system, and it also gives Lin Zhuangyuan an excellent opportunity to practice. Isn't that just a
Are you an official investigating the case? The champion is not qualified yet? I don’t believe it. Lin Zhuangyuan is a man who has done great things."
Guo Chong looked at Lin Jue, thought for a while, and suddenly felt that what Concubine Rong said was very reasonable. The top scholar may not be qualified for the position of punishment officer, but this Lin Jue might be. Guo Chong thought of Lin Jue at the time.
When Lin Jue offered advice to Yan Zhengshu in the extermination of the bandits in Haidong and Qinghai, the evaluation of Lin Jue in the victory report sent by Yan Zhengshu at that time was that he had both resourcefulness and courage. After reading the report on the process of suppressing the bandits, Guo Chong
I was also greatly impressed. Although it is not easy to be appointed as a criminal officer, after all, you have to face various criminal security cases, and most of them are difficult and unsolved cases. Maybe it really requires someone like Lin Jue to be qualified.
Lin Jue listened attentively to the conversation between Guo Chong and Concubine Rong. Concubine Rong once again spoke out and wanted to ask for a good job for herself. Lin Jue did not expect it. It seemed that Concubine Rong did not need to do this, because it was already somewhat
The interference was too much. But soon, Lin Jue figured out Concubine Rong's intention from another angle.
Concubine Rong did this not for herself, but for Lu Wu. She was probably worried that after she was released as a county magistrate, Lu Wu would follow her out of the capital. In that case, she would no longer be able to see Lu Wu often. So.
She tried her best to persuade Guo Chong to arrange an official position for her in the capital, so that she could see Lu Wu all the time. It is a bit unbelievable, but if Lin Jue's speculation about the relationship between Concubine Rong Guifei and Lu Wu is taken into account,
If the guess is true, it would be reasonable for Concubine Rong to do this.
Guo Chong thought for a moment and finally made a decision. He turned to Lin Jue and said in a deep voice: "Lin Jue, did you hear that? If I let you go to the newly established Prison Department of Kaifeng Prefecture to serve as a prisoner,
Do you think you might be competent?"
Lin Jue was ecstatic in his heart, but his face was calm. He bowed and said: "I am still relatively young, and such an important position is indeed a challenge for me. But I have confidence in myself. I will work hard to adapt, seek advice seriously, and never let you down."
Your Majesty is so kind to me. If within three months I am unable to fulfill my duties, I will ask for my resignation and I will never leave my job."
"Okay! I'm not harsh on you. Three months is too little. I'll give you one year. If after one year, you are not qualified for this position, I will take away your official position. I am also kind to you.
Your benevolence and justice have been exhausted. Let me remind you that the Kaifeng Prefecture's Punishment and Prison Department is a newly established yamen. Originally, only the various groups in the Zhou Dynasty were qualified to set up this yamen, but the capital is an unusual place. In recent years, many major unsolved cases have emerged.
, the state and county governments under the jurisdiction of Kaifeng Prefecture do not have enough manpower, so these unsolved and mysterious cases cannot be solved. The purpose of establishing the Sentencing Division this time is to solve these problems. You must be mentally prepared. This is not just a matter of big talk.
Spend energy and effort to handle the case in a down-to-earth manner. I still believe you can do it, I know you are capable, and I hope you will not disappoint me." Guo Chong said solemnly.
"The humble minister dare not live up to the expectations of the Holy One. He must devote himself wholeheartedly and dare not slack off." Lin Jue said loudly.
Guo Chong nodded and said: "Yes. Then I will let you try. Remember that the criminal and prison civil servants are fourth-grade officials. You are now a sixth-grade official, and I can't make an exception. According to the imperial concubine's wishes, you can wait for the time being.
For this position, the salary is still the sixth grade. If you are really qualified and make some achievements, it will not be too late to be officially appointed and promoted, do you understand?"
