Chapter 214 Your son is not as good as mine, his father is worse than my father
Since I told Zhang Shou that I am not scary, when the emperor received the next four people one by one, he asked more normal questions. And these four Guijie disciples who came in in order saw Zhang Shou sitting aside with a smile.
, naturally I gained confidence. Although I could not say that I could answer questions fluently, I still behaved quite calmly in front of the emperor. Of course, this was also because the emperor did not take the knowledge test.
However, at the end, this time the emperor asked everyone the same question: "Which of my daughters or nieces do you want to marry?"
No matter how indifferent he was at first, Zhang Shou found that everyone was confused when faced with this sudden question. No one was spared. And when he realized it, the answers of the four people were also different.
"I have admired Princess Yongping for a long time. Although I know that my talents are limited, I still want to give it a try..." This is a straightforward style.
"I know that the royal eldest daughter has always been good-looking and good-looking. No matter who I marry, she will be a good match for me." This is the type of trying not to offend at all.
"I heard that Princess Ninghe's father passed away when she was young, and she also liked to go to the theater. My father was kind-hearted, and he happened to be a theatergoer..." And when I heard the third guy, he unknowingly took the topic off track,
Zhang Shou seriously doubts that if he were to choose a son-in-law for his daughter and niece, he would definitely scold him immediately, "Do you want to marry yourself, or do you want to find a stepmother for yourself?"
"I have only seen Princess Yongping from a distance, but I only saw her unparalleled beauty. From this, I can see the grace of other princesses and princesses. I hope that my future children can have excellent mothers like all the princesses and princesses." This is my daughter-in-law.
I started thinking about my children even before I was born.
Because the emperor didn't ask him what he thought of every person he met this time, after meeting these four people, Zhang Shou felt tired. He even had to be lucky that the emperor didn't catch anyone asking this question before, otherwise the answers would be all kinds of weird.
, will definitely make him laugh out of anger. In this era where marriage depends entirely on their parents, most young people don't dare to think about their spouse at all.
And even if you think about it, do you dare to say it in front of the emperor? If you really name which princess and princess you like, the emperor will ask one more question, when did you meet them, what if you have one at that time?
What if the emperor doesn't respond well and becomes furious?
Just when he was muttering in his heart, after the fourth person left, the emperor suddenly asked: "Zhang Qing, what do you think of these four?"
Even though he agreed to say good things to others, they had to perform well themselves. At this time, Zhang Shou couldn't help but said angrily: "The first one can't write eight-legged essays. Just being shameless can't impress Yongping."
Princess, the second answer is too cunning because it is universally applicable. The third one, I don’t know where I heard Princess Ning He’s preference, but I actually got the key point wrong.”
"As for the fourth one..." Zhang Shou paused, then sighed and said, "I have already thought about my children before we got married. I don't know what to say anymore. What if he doesn't marry the princess this time?"
Or if the princess, I suspect that his future wife has passed by, and finds out about it, the look in his eyes will make him embarrassed for the rest of his life."
As he spoke, he looked at the few people in the hall and said sincerely: "So, in order for these four boys not to miss their lives because of their stupidity, I sincerely ask the emperor and you all not to laugh at them and not to put their lives on the line."
The stupid words spread. After all, like them, most unmarried men have never imagined who their future wives will be, let alone say it in public."
"Zhang Qing, what you said reminds me." The emperor glanced around with a half-smile, and then said lightly, "How these forty people performed today, only I, Zhang Qing, and you know. If there is anything in the future, If any nonsense is spread outside, then I am the only one asking you, so don’t blame me for sitting there!”
Naturally, no one dared to take the emperor's warning lightly. Whether it was Liu Feng, the steward of Qianqing Palace standing beside the emperor, several other palace officials, or Bingbi Chukuan, the eunuch of etiquette, they all responded in unison. As for whether it would be possible. If someone hates Zhang Shou for raising this matter, that is another matter. Under such a clear threat of joining forces, everyone will naturally stare at each other.
After warning his servants, the emperor said with a smile: "Zhang Qing just criticized their answer to my last question, and did not comment on their previous performance, which would be unfair. But in general, this judgment is really good." It's sharp to the bone. Next are Zhu Jiaerlang and Zhang Chen, one is your future second brother-in-law, and the other is the chief of the food that you personally ordered. I don't know what they are like."
These two... have more uncontrollable factors than Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu. Fortunately, that guy Lu Sanpang is already engaged, otherwise I would really have a headache today!
Zhang Shou thought so in his heart, but his face was very calm: "Second Master Zhu has always been unstable and impulsive, easily provoked by others, but now he has gradually learned to reflect on himself and can objectively understand the gap between himself and his elder brother. There is a great deal of improvement, but the future is still too far away."
"Zhang Chen once stood up in the chaos caused by Linhai Camp and had a rare sense of justice." Zhang Shou was deliberately vague and did not say clearly whether it was Zhang Chen who uncovered the cover before or in Cuiyun Room. Risky behavior. After a pause, he continued, "Although he is unruly, hot-tempered and impulsive, he can cheer up at critical moments and has considerable leadership potential."
Liu Feng couldn't help but chuckle to himself. Zhu Er was a shame to the Duke of Zhao, and Zhang Chen was a dandy that even his father, Duke of Qin, didn't want to take care of. With these two people, how could Zhang Shou praise them so highly?
But the emperor said thoughtfully: "Since there are only two of them left and they are old acquaintances, let's just let them come in together and I will question them together!"
There is no doubt that this is against the rules. For the thirty-eight people in front, you can even add the word unfair. However, there is no absolute fairness in this world. Chu Kuan immediately agreed and went out to call him in person. While waiting for the people to come in, the emperor suddenly smiled and asked: "I heard from Duke Qin that he entrusted Zhang Chen to you?"
This time, Zhang Shou was extremely shocked. Isn't it the case for Duke Zhang Chuan of the State of Qin? You, a father, don't care about your sons, but you have pushed them all to me as a teacher. This is outrageous enough, but you don't feel embarrassed, actually doing it in front of the emperor. Have you said this? He immediately said with a straight face, "I know for the first time that there is a father like Duke Qin in the world!"
"Oh, why did Zhang Qing say this?"
Seeing that the emperor did not show any unusual expression when he criticized Zhang Chuan, but asked him with interest, Zhang Shou said angrily: "As a father, you should also have the responsibilities of a father. How could you just throw it to him when you were a child?" Are mothers and nannies left to teachers and daughters-in-law when they grow up? It’s the father’s fault if he doesn’t teach him, it’s his fault if he doesn’t teach strictly, it’s his teacher’s fault. If the Duke of Qin raises him but doesn’t teach him, hasn’t he ever reflected on it?”
At this moment, even the other palace people couldn't help but secretly smack their tongues, thinking that Zhang Shou was really brave, to criticize the majestic prince like this in front of the emperor. And Liu Feng couldn't help but look at the emperor, but he didn't expect it.
What's surprising is that instead of reproaching Zhang Shou for going so far, the emperor said meaningfully: "According to what Zhang Qing said, it seems that the Duke of Qin is quite at fault?"
The emperor chuckled as he spoke: "Could it be that Zhang Chen was naughty in the past and he himself had no fault at all?"
"If the father disciplines the son, but the son refuses to listen and keeps causing trouble, then of course it is the son's fault. However, if the father lets go and the son becomes rebellious and abandons himself, then of course the father is at fault. Duke Guo of Qin
I ignored Zhang Chen before, but today he entrusts Zhang Chen to me. As a father, he is taking it too lightly!"
"Oh? Just now Zhang Wu said that it was because of his father's bloody battles that he achieved his current glory and wealth. As a concubine, he had no worries about food and clothing since he was a child, so he could not demand that his father treat everyone equally. He was more determined to be self-sufficient and work hard.
When I looked at Zhang Qing, didn't you look very appreciative of Zhang Wu?" The emperor was reluctant and continued to ask.
"Your Majesty, I approve of Zhang Wu, not the Marquis of Nanyang. The Marquis of Nanyang has more than one son, Zhang Wu, and Zhang Wu has almost no chance of inheriting the family business. So, if Zhang Wu cannot broaden his mind and take a long-term view,
, then you will only destroy yourself with self-pity day after day. But even so, I still want to say that as a father, the Marquis of Nanyang does not care about his children or his upbringing."
"And Zhang Chen is the only descendant of Qin Guogong, so others will naturally regard him and Qin Guogong as one. Everything he does from childhood to adulthood, no matter good or bad, will be attributed to Qin Guogong's tutoring. I am very confused.
, Why did the Duke of Qin ignore him? So, that day at the Duke of Qin's mansion, I told Zhang Chen, after you get married and have children, you must treat your son well. "
"In my opinion, if Zhang Chen works hard to improve himself and teaches his son well, he will be able to achieve a great achievement when his son is better than his master in the future."
Chu Kuan had just brought Zhang Chen and Zhu Er to the steps of Qianqing Palace. He happened to hear the last half of Zhang Shou's words coming from inside. He couldn't help but glance sideways at Zhang Chen. Seeing his face darken, he thought
After thinking about it, he decided to stop temporarily. The next moment, the emperor's voice came from inside: "Oh? What achievement?"
Zhang Shou said calmly: "He can take his son and tell Duke Qin that your son is not as good as mine, but his father is worse than mine!"
Outside Qianqing Palace, Chu Kuan was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help laughing. However, when he saw Zhu Er squatting on the ground, laughing so hard that he almost died, he was so angry that he quickly went up and picked him up.
, scolded in a low voice: "This is Qianqing Palace, be careful of the crime of disrespect!"
When he glanced at Zhang Chen with some worry, worried that Zhang Chen would get angry because of Zhang Shou's too joking mention, he saw Zhang Chen mumbling something in his mouth, and was actually repeating the two sentences Zhang Shou had just said.
It's very exciting.
Zhang Chen's idea is very simple: If there is a day when a son is better than me and I am better than my father, then I will really do what Zhang Shou said and bring people to show off my power in front of my father. That would be too proud.
Got it!
Seeing this scene, Chu Kuan really felt that he really couldn't figure out the thoughts of young people these days, so he could only ignore Zhang Chen and went straight to the gate to report. Then he turned to face the upbeat Zhang Chen and the dejected Zhang Chen. Zhu Er said: "Your Majesty announces his visit."
No matter how his mood changed in an instant, Zhang Chen tried his best to suppress the corners of his upturned mouth, while Zhu Er tried his best to raise the corners of his drooped mouth, and then they both went up the steps. Although the door of Qianqing Palace is big enough, however, due to the weather It was getting colder, and the thick curtain had been hung, so the two of them fought for a while when they entered. In the end, Zhu Er was defeated of course.
So, the poor Second Young Master Zhu could only complain, why did the last two of them meet together when it was their turn to go in one by one? Could it be that the emperor was impatient because he saw too many people? Really? If that were the case, and the good list was suddenly reversed, he would be really unlucky!
After they both saluted, Zhu Er was stunned by the emperor's words before he had time to collect his emotions.
"Zhu Erlang, I heard that you had planned to betroth Yingying to Sanlang of Lu Shangshu's family?"
Zhu Er almost wanted to cry. I have already learned so many lessons because of this random bit of Yuanyangpu. Your Majesty, why are you still holding on to me? He thought it was Zhang Shou who was holding a grudge against him, but when he saw Zhang Shouyi His face was stunned, and then he seemed to want to defend him. Then he woke up from a dream and quickly shouted impassionedly.
"Your Majesty, I have known my mistake for a long time. Can you please not mention this embarrassing past incident? Lu Shangshu is cunning, and Lu Sanpang is even more cunning. How can I be a good match? If I had known earlier about Dr. Zhang and Dr. Zhang Yingying's marriage was arranged by my father, and the two fell in love at first sight and hit it off, how happy they are, how could they have such thoughts!"
This time it was Zhang Chen who couldn't help but laugh, but he finally realized that this was the emperor. After laughing, he quickly stood up straight, looked at his nose, nose, and heart without saying a word. But Zhang Shou originally wanted to replace Zhu Second, he wanted to talk about some sentiments, but he was made to laugh and cry by this continuous poem-like compliment. At that moment, he could only say with a straight face: "Your Majesty, Zhu Erlang frankly admits his mistake. Please stop playing tricks on him."
Seeing that the emperor laughed and decided to change the subject, he said with a smile but not a smile: "When Mr. Zhu heard that his eldest brother studied under Mr. Liu, he learned from the pain and decided to cheer up. He wanted to throw away those nonsense past events. Go to the ditch. As the only male left in Zhao Guogong's mansion, can the emperor send a reliable master to let him hone his martial arts?"
Zhu Er was stunned for a moment. Martial arts training? He couldn't afford the hardships to practice martial arts since he was a child, so he had to endure many scoldings from his grandmother and father. He originally thought that there was a big brother standing in front of him, but now... No, there really will be in the future. What if it happens? Seeing the emperor looking at him thoughtfully, he thought twice and finally made a decision.
He bowed deeply and whispered: "Your Majesty, I have a weak foundation. Please send me someone who is patient, gentle, neither impulsive nor impatient, and can talk to people well. I will definitely work hard to learn from him... As long as he doesn't I think I have no qualifications..."
When he noticed that Zhu Er's voice was getting softer and quieter, the emperor couldn't help but laugh. Was this because he wanted to practice martial arts but was afraid of hardship and fear that his master would have a bad temper? However, seeing how this nephew, who everyone once thought was a loser, could act like this He was naturally willing to fulfill his determination: "Okay, get up, I promise you!"
Zhang Chen didn't expect that such an outrageous request from Zhu Er would be agreed to. He glanced at Zhu Er with wide eyes and suddenly shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, I also want to ask you something... I want to learn how to write eight-part essay.
Wen, please ask your Majesty to help talk to Patriarch Ge so that he can give advice to this disciple!"