Chapter four hundred and ninety-ninth willing to be the forerunner
Being in the shopping mall, Fourth Master Hua has always known a lot about officialdom. This is due to the fact that he has a grandfather who always pays attention to the changes in the government, and then makes corresponding adjustments, trying his best to prevent the Hua family from standing in the wrong team and taking the wrong path.
It was also due to the fact that he was admitted as a scholar at a young age, and the Nanzhili Superintendent and Censor who admitted him at that time was also a famous scholar.
Therefore, not only does he know the future of the cabinet ministers and nephews of the ministers in the early years of Yongchen, but he also has the Enke Hall test list of the first year of Yongchen and the subsequent spring gold lists, including the top ten.
He could even keep a close eye on those Jinshi resumes.
When those big guys were presiding over the examination, the Jinshi who were able to be among the top were all world-renowned talents at that time. The chief assistant at that time, Mr. Xu Ge, even praised the top scholar in Enke at that time as a person who could rule the world.
With such talent, he will definitely be able to be appointed as prime minister in the future, but the result... Haha, when he became an official due to illness last year, he was just a fourth-rank person in a certain place in Sichuan.
Not to mention being a member of the cabinet, he is still far away from being the governor of a province or the minister of ministers!
Nowadays, almost all the chief ministers of the Dali Temple of the Six Cabinet Departments came from the Enkehe Examination in the early years of Yongchen. Nine out of ten of them consider themselves disciples of the emperor and have little or no contact with their masters.
. And the remaining one is not a fish that slipped through the net. When people meet the nephew of the master's family, they may politely call him brother, but when they want to help, they are helpless.
I remember that it was the chief assistant Xu Ge who took the lead in giving the late emperor the posthumous title of Ruizhong. Later, after the emperor took charge, he tried his best to oppose the use of official ships and return to the old patrol route on the grounds of wasting people and damaging money. But over the years,
The disciples that Mr. Xu Ge really regarded as his successors have all withered away, and his nephews are far from mature. Now if the old score is really brought up again, it would look a little miserable!
Fourth Master Hua was lamenting over the miserable condition of his disciples after Mr. Xu Ge's death, but Cao Wu was not as sentimental as the Suzhou Confucian businessman and sighed.
He was filled with passion and ambition by Zhang Shou's words, and he said loudly: "I am a rough man. I have not liked studying since I was a child. I only like to practice martial arts. Although I was given the title of the number one master by someone I knew.
, but in the final analysis, he is just a rough man who fights and kills. If you can really contribute to the stability of our coastal areas as Dr. Zhang said, then it is your duty!"
Fourth Master Hua did not expect that Cao Wu would be so obedient, and he immediately showed a submissive attitude towards Zhang Shou. After a moment of surprise, he felt that he could understand it. After learning martial arts and selling to the emperor's family, there are channels for scholars to sell.
Most warriors have no place to sell them, and the worst thing is that they don't even have to fight anymore!
He summed it up in his mind and immediately said with a smile on his face: "Dr. Zhang, your idea is indeed like clearing the clouds, but the matter is so big that I have to go back and discuss it with others. However, I heard that the former Prime Minister
One of Mr. Fu Jiangge's disciples has been reporting on maritime affairs and agricultural and commercial matters in the past month or so. He seems to be interested in Cangzhou Prefecture, so Dr. Zhang, you should pay more attention to it."
Zhang Shou laughed, raised his hand to signal Hua Siye and Cao Wu not to just talk. He also drank a full drink, and then said lightly: "Cangzhou is the Cangzhou of the imperial court. Cangzhou is promoted to a prefecture. Who should be appointed as the prefect of Cangzhou?"
, then the emperor and the court officials have to worry about it, so why should I worry about it?"
"Even if it is really Mr. Jiangge's disciple who finally stands out, there must be someone who appreciates his foresight and extraordinary ability. Is it possible that such a person can destroy the good situation that Cangzhou has finally settled down as soon as he takes office?
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Fourth Master Hua just wanted to test whether Zhang Shou had control over the situation in Cangzhou, and if so, how much control he had. But when he saw Zhang Shou being so unconcerned, he was immediately confused.
Therefore, he ate the next meal with great dissatisfaction. Compared with Cao Wu who ate in a voracious manner without caring about any dignity, it was simply the other extreme. It wasn't until he saw that the table was full of cups and plates that he couldn't help but
Looking at Cao Wu who was happily chatting and laughing with Zhang Shou, he only had one thought in his mind, rough people are really rough people, and they get itchy when they are provoked.
However, when he and Cao Wu said goodbye together, as soon as they left Zhangyuan, he only heard Cao Wu chuckle and say: "Fourth Master Hua must have been laughing at me just now. He immediately became elated after hearing a few words from others. After all,
He is a country bumpkin who has never seen the world."
"Mr. Escort Cao's words are serious, how can I dare to laugh at you? Haven't I been so stunned by Dr. Zhang's words that I am filled with the wonderful prospects?" In the mind of Fourth Master Hua, from top to bottom in the Escort Bureau,
They are all desperadoes who lick blood with their swords. How could he provoke others with his wealth? Naturally, he strongly denied it at the moment.
However, Cao Wu smiled nonchalantly: "It doesn't matter if you don't admit it. You are the head of a wealthy businessman with a fortune of millions, and I am a rough man who leads my brothers to kill for a living. There is a huge difference in the world. I don't know.
What do you think? I only know that many of the brothers who came to Beijing with me this time are all well-known figures in the Cangzhou martial arts world."
"Originally, they all came to Beijing with me to see you. After all, you have created a wonderful cake for everyone. However, giving people bodyguards at sea is no different from giving people bodyguards on land and rivers. They are still heads.
Wear it on your trousers and earn two hard-earned coins. If it weren't for the fact that there are too many people learning martial arts in Cangzhou, but there are fewer and fewer things martial artists can do, no one would be willing to take such a big risk."
"But if we take the same risk and get a corresponding name from the court, even if it is just a name, it will be an unexpected and huge surprise for us."
"Fourth Master Hua, you are the richest man in Suzhou and one of the most famous wealthy businessmen in the world, but you are not the only wealthy businessman in the world."
When he said the last sentence, Cao Wu deliberately added the accent. Seeing that Fourth Master Hua's expression turned solemn, he clearly heard the warning in it, so he grinned at the person.
"If you don't like it, you can pretend that Dr. Zhang didn't say what he said tonight. But if you don't like it but still spread the news and cause trouble behind your back, then we rough guys who see our future ruined may make some impulsive moves.
Stupid things come."
As Cao Wu spoke, he gently bent down to pick up a stone, and then rubbed it in his hands. Seeing all kinds of debris gradually falling to the ground, he clapped his hands and said in a cold tone: "Scholars in this world can
Businessmen can find ways to make money through the imperial examination, but only those of us who practice martial arts will be used as cannon fodder even if we join the army without anyone to protect us."
Unless there is another uprising between Yingzong and Ruizong and you gain the merit of following the dragon, there is no chance of success!
He ignored the words deep in his heart, and then smiled and said: "So even if it is a slim possibility, I will give it a try. If you are not willing, Mr. Hua, there are many other wealthy businessmen who can
very."
"Taking a step back, if each of Dr. Zhang's students plucked out a hair from their homes, a public school would be built in the outer city. If they pluck out another hair, then I might have three or five in my boat.
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When Fourth Master Hua saw Cao Wu casually bowing his hand to him, he immediately rode away. He stood silently for a moment, then turned around and got into the carriage without saying a word. He had brought this matter to his door himself.
But Cao Wu should have been invited by Zhang Shou, so it is obvious which one is closer and which one is further away.
Moreover, just as Cao Wu said, there are many wealthy businessmen in the world. Just like the Suzhou businessmen who secretly supported the establishment of the Cangzhou port, the businessmen from Suzhou are definitely not the only ones. Besides, the most important thing is not them, but the attitude of the emperor!
When night fell in the capital, Zhu Ying did not go home, but still stayed at the Queen Mother's place in Qingning Palace. However, this time, it was not the Queen Mother who left a meal, but she took the initiative to stay and enjoy the meal. However, the Queen Mother
She actually didn't like the light and healthy taste of the food in the small kitchen. So, she just took a few bites and said she was full.
The Queen Mother didn't know about Zhu Ying's temper. After finishing her meal slowly, she said, "Why, you ate so many chefs' cooking skills outside at noon, and now you think that the cooking skills here are not good enough?"
"It's not that it's not bad, it's just that I'm tired of eating it." Zhu Ying didn't use empty words, she made a face and said directly, "In my small kitchen, I think about changing the taste all day long, and the two cooks often go outside.
They came back to try out new dishes, and Ah Shou also taught them a lot of recipes, but the Queen Mother, the cook of Qingning Palace, has not changed at all in decades."
The Queen Mother immediately smiled: "Because unchanged means that there will be no mistakes. Do you think everyone is like you and the emperor, seeking innovation and change, and wishing you could throw all the outdated things into the garbage?"
Zhu Ying could only laugh dryly at the Queen Mother's words, her eyes wandered for a while, and then she whispered: "As the emperor, you can't let others know what you like? So it's not a big deal for the emperor to like the new and dislike the old. Others will like the new and dislike the old.
I just can’t figure out what the emperor likes... Oops!"
Seeing that the Queen Mother poked her directly with her finger, Zhu Ying immediately raised her head back and then shouted exaggeratedly.
Sure enough, the Queen Mother was not willing to touch her grandniece. She took back her hand and said with a smile: "No wonder the emperor has liked you since he was a child. Your temperament seems to be carved from the same mold! I selected this royal chef from the beginning.
You didn’t object from the beginning and even paid for it. Why, Yingying, do you still plan to let me, an old woman, do something to make the reputation bigger?"
Before Zhu Ying could speak, the Queen Mother said with a smile: "For example, can you donate some money to the school you want to build?"
"Oh, that's great!" Seeing Zhu Ying jumping up with joy, the Queen Mother immediately laughed and laughed, pointing at the elated girl, she laughed and cursed, "You are really thinking about your wishful husband, even me.
He wants to extort even a small amount of money, I really don’t know what kind of delusion he poured into you!"
"There is no confusion!" Thinking of what Zhang Shou said to herself today, Zhu Ying's eyes suddenly blurred, and then she said calmly, "He just said that he likes me who is straightforward and impulsive, and also likes me who is good at dancing."
Such an honest statement of love made the Queen Mother think to herself that if she went back to her girlhood, she might not be able to resist such sincere words of love, let alone Zhu Ying, a girl who was already sentimental. So, she could only shake her head helplessly,
Zhu Ying immediately agreed to provide financial aid, and as expected, she received a lot of words of gratitude from Zhu Ying.
It wasn't until she saw the high-spirited Zhu Ying leaving the palace with satisfaction that she summoned Yuquan and asked in detail about the situation at Xinglong Teahouse today. When she learned all the details, she couldn't help but sigh.
"Be it Lu Wan or Liu Zhiyuan, both of whom have been in officialdom for decades, they were actually persuaded by Zhang Shou's few words in advance. This shows that what they value is the future prospects of the public school. What they value is this.
This thing can benefit countless people, and what matters most is that I can leave my name in history. From this point of view, it is appropriate for me to donate a little money."
But Zhang Shou, is he really only obsessed with educating talents for the court, or is he just using it as a way to advance? Even though the Queen Mother once listened to politics behind the curtain and held power in the world, she still couldn't be sure. She even and Ge Yong
The same guess arose, that is, during the more than ten years that Zhang Shou was in Rongshui Village, there might be someone else who taught that boy who was obviously gifted.
When Zhu Ying left the Qingning Palace, she did not leave the palace immediately. Instead, she asked the young eunuch who led the way to take her to the Qianqing Palace. She was a frequent visitor to the palace, and she entered the palace much more often than the concubine.
Naturally, no one dared to disobey her, so she arrived at Qianqing Gate smoothly. But as soon as she entered the huge courtyard in front of Qianqing Palace, she heard the emperor's roar.
"If she wants to go on a hunger strike, then let her go. Her two sons have almost been turned into cripples by her, and now she still doubts that I will choose two messy daughters-in-law for her? She doesn't even think about it. I am still worried about her own sons.
I treated someone else’s good daughter harshly!”
Zhu Ying hesitated for a moment, feeling that she was not suitable to go in at this moment. However, after wandering outside for a while, she heard the emperor's voice coming from inside again.
"Who is hesitating outside at night? If you have something to say, just come in and say it. I won't vent my anger on others!"
The furious emperor said this casually, but when he saw that the wide curtain of the main hall was lifted open, and the smiling Zhu Ying came in, and then she quickly flashed in, he
I couldn't help but laugh.
"It turns out it's Yingying you...why, you still have to promise not to anger me before you dare to come in?"
"The Emperor rarely gets so angry. Your temper has gotten better and better over the years, and you rarely curse so loudly." Zhu Ying shrugged, and then asked with a bright smile, "I just wanted to ask
Your Majesty, is my eldest brother coming back? He is not in Cangzhou this time, so can Ashou and I do some things there?"
When Zhu Ying asked about Zhu Tingfang's return date, the emperor planned to make a fuss and tease the little girl who had always treated him as his daughter. But when Zhu Ying said that Zhu Tingfang was back and what she planned to do with Zhang Shou, he immediately got a headache.
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It's Zhang Shou's most troublesome boy again! After he returned to the palace at noon, the heartbroken Bachelor Kong Daxiang and Zhang Yu came hand in hand, and they also brought a helpless Wu Ge elder, and the son of a rich man could not sit down in the hall.
His ears were full of calluses. Although he only made a few comments about Jianxue and Xinglongfang, he showed great vigilance about academic journals and business newspapers.
The emperor rubbed his temples in annoyance, and then asked cautiously: "What is he going to do again?"