In any case, no matter how he fought, he was in high spirits and contented with himself when he came out of Chang Yue Shan's courtyard.
As for Chief Yue Shan, although he realized during the negotiation process that he had been tricked by Zhu Er, he could not evade it in front of Mr. Guijie who was humbly sincere and not ashamed to ask questions.
In other words, he could shirk it elsewhere, but he couldn't shirk it at all in this Yashe, which the emperor specially set up to house the four mountain chiefs. Because there might be eyes and ears sent by the emperor here to secretly observe the words and deeds of the four of them.
Maybe there were eyes and ears sent by the other three mountain chiefs to inquire. What's more, when he met Zhu Er, he happened to bring two students to accompany him!
His original purpose was to let the students know that there was nothing to be afraid of because these noble children in the capital were ignorant and incompetent. As a result, Zhu Er asked him to recommend students who could effectively promote fine varieties and excellent breeding in Cangzhou.
If he cultivates crops and makes his fields more productive, he will definitely recommend the corresponding person to the court, and even be willing to write a letter as proof. Then he will know that he has made a miscalculation.
Sure enough, as soon as Zhu Er left, he saw the expressions of hope that could not be concealed on the two students he had recommended.
Although Zhaoming Academy inevitably focuses on the imperial examination, it is not so difficult in the Tang Dynasty, but it is also the same today. Don't look at those Jinshi who were named on the gold medal list in their twenties and thirties, and have outstanding demeanor and appearance.
Few, but more of them are those who have just passed the exam in their forties or fifties!
Even though Zhaoming Academy has long been famous in Guangdong, it does not mean that the students of Zhaoming Academy have reserved a place for Jinshi. If this is the case, there is no telling how much criticism Zhaoming Academy will receive.
As for the few students that Chief Yue Shan brought this time, except for Fang Qing, who became famous as a young candidate, most of the others were candidates who failed in a few subjects, and there were even some unlucky people who were not even successful candidates and failed several provincial examinations. How could he
Blocking their way forward? Even though there are many senior officials in Zhaoming Academy who are serving in the government, and even have high official positions, it is impossible to bring people around to teach them through words and deeds.
Because this is taboo!
Therefore, Chief Yue Shan could only suppress his sigh in his heart and said to them sincerely: "You must not take such a young man from a wealthy family seriously, be careful in everything, do not seek merit, but seek no faults, otherwise
If something happens in the future, and he throws you out as a scapegoat, that would be really worrying..."
However, when Yue Shanchang was indoctrinating the students with moderate thoughts, the complacent Zhu Er walked out, thinking happily about the other words Zhang Shou told him last night.
"As a descendant of a noble family, don't take it for granted to be unruly or even arrogant - of course if you want to imitate a domineering young master like Zhang Chen, then it doesn't matter. If you treat your peers or even slightly lower young masters to be more arrogant, this can highlight
own status; and treat the common people more politely. This will make you appear to be from a wealthy family but not arrogant, and others will have a better impression of the Zhu family."
"As for treating those who are talented, capable and capable, you need to show full sincerity and patience, and make people think that you are a wise and helpful person... Of course, this method will not be used against those slippery old oilers.
It has no effect, but it is very effective for young people who are just starting out, or for middle-aged people who have been through hardships and hardships.”
Although when Zhu Er first heard the word Mingzhu, he almost didn't think that Zhang Shou had evil intentions, but when he thought about it later, he understood that by Mingzhu, Zhang Shou meant recruiting aides for his employer.
He never thought that one day he would be able to recruit staff like his father! You know, his eldest brother Zhu Tingfang has made such great contributions, and now it is said that he will be promoted to the third rank, and he doesn't even have a staff!
Zhu Er, who was giggling all the way, didn't bother to look at the road until he suddenly heard a voice. When he looked up, he found a group of people not far away who seemed to be waiting for the car to go out. The leader was a man wearing dark green clothes.
Dressed in a dignified manner, a graceful woman was followed by two older servants and a young boy as a servant.
If it were someone who abides by etiquette, he would definitely look away at this time, but Zhu Erke has never been a gentleman. Therefore, instead of looking elsewhere, he simply raised his head and looked at the other person's face.
Go. It happened that the woman also turned her head and looked towards him. When their eyes met, he was immediately disappointed.
I saw that this woman's appearance was extremely ordinary, not even comparable to that of ordinary maids in Duke Zhao's palace. Such a good figure was really in vain!
But Zhu Er just looked away as if nothing had happened, and then he came to his senses. How could there be a woman in this elegant house? Could it be the daughter of the stubborn and unruly Hong Shanchang, who originally strongly recommended herself, thinking that she was suitable to be the eldest prince's concubine?
? He raised his head again almost subconsciously, but unfortunately, the unattractive woman just now had already got in the car.
If it were any other woman, even if she was a fairy, Zhu Er, who had long been scorned by his younger sister Zhu Ying, might just put down his hand, but Hong was different. He thought about it briefly, and hurried to the door to meet Zhu Yi, and then
He was ordered to creep up quietly.
As long as one thinks that the Hong family was actually recommended to the emperor by the stubborn Chief Hong, saying that he was worthy of the eldest prince, and then Zhu Ying and Zhang Shou even accompanied the Queen Mother to meet people, the Queen Mother's picky temper would actually treat Hong
His perception was acceptable, but Zhu Er felt a burst of chest tightness. Why did these three words always linger in his mind?
After all, Zhu Er has never received any good looks in front of the Queen Mother, and the same goes for his cousins!
Even if the Queen Mother did not directly agree to the request of Chief Hongshan, it would be good to be treated as a fifth-grade princess attendant, and he doesn't have it yet!
Zhu Yi is not Zhu Er's personal person. If the second young master leads him and others to stalk someone else's daughter, he will definitely stop him immediately. But when he heard that it was the Hong family, not only did he not say anything
, and also quietly ordered another guard to take a small path to follow him, so as not to lose him just like that.
However, when they quietly followed Hong's carriage and horses through the streets and alleys from a distance, and finally stopped, they looked up and saw the plaque hanging in front of the tall building not far away, from Zhu Er to Zhu Yi and then several entourages.
The guards all looked strange for a moment.
If it weren't for the driver driving the Hong family, who didn't know the way or simply took a detour and took them on a loop around the capital, they would have realized where this place was. Isn't this what Princess Yongping usually does?
Is it the Yuehua Building where the cultural gathering is held once a month? Could it be that Hong came out here today to meet the arrogant and aloof Jinzhiyuye?
"Let's go, let's go." Zhu Er, who was in low spirits, waved his hands angrily, wishing that he had not taken this trip on the spur of the moment. Although he had avoided seeing the Queen Mother since he was a child, he was not very afraid when meeting the Emperor.
, because the emperor, who was quite naughty as a child, was still somewhat tolerant of him. And Concubine Yu, who had a close relationship with her stepmother, although she didn't see her very often, she would still smile at him whenever she saw her.
Only Princess Yongping never hides her disgusted expression every time she sees him. Not to mention him, even in front of her eldest brother, that girl is as cold as ice, and she has not gotten along with Zhu Ying since she was a child. There are good people in the capital saying that
, Zhu Ying is the brilliant sun, and Princess Yongping is the bright moon. But in his opinion, the bullshit bright moon is just hypocritical!
It’s better to be his sister, laugh when she laughs, cry when she cries, and she will never pretend to be dead!
In a private seat by the window on the second floor of Yuehua Building, I saw Zhu Er not far downstairs spat on the ground, then turned around and left. Several other guards followed closely behind. The number of masters and servants was as many as
The number of people who went to Yashe to meet President Yue Shan was exactly the same. Hong breathed a sigh of relief and thought that she had really made the right choice in choosing this place to meet people.
Zhu Er didn't notice her when he entered the Yashe to look for Chief Yue Shan, but she saw the person's back. She had also habitually looked back from the small window on the back of the carriage on the way. When she found that Zhu Er was following her, how could she
No thought?
After waiting for a while with relief, Ms. Hong only heard a gentle cough outside the door, and the curtain was lifted high. Then, a man with a masculine face walked in with his hands behind his back. At first glance, she saw
When she went there, she saw a man in his early forties, with a tiger-like back and an extraordinary appearance. He looked like a general charging into battle. Although she was confused, she stood up immediately.
After the visitor looked him up and down, he nodded slightly and said, "Ms. Hong, this is the first time we meet. I am Chu Kuan."
Even though Ms. Hong guessed that the person who came in first might be related to Chu Kuan, the chief minister of etiquette who secretly sent an invitation to her, she couldn't help but be shocked when the person actually announced his family status.
She thought that Chu Kuan would send someone to see her, but she didn't expect that someone would come in person!
Not only that, but at first glance, she found it hard to believe that in this dynasty, which had the fewest eunuchs, he was the most trusted minister in front of the emperor! Was it because he looked nothing like a eunuch?
Will he gain the emperor's trust?
After being surprised, Mrs. Hong immediately stood up and said: "I didn't expect that Eunuch Chu would come in person. I'm really frightened. I have the appearance of a willow tree, but I have few talents and little knowledge. If Eunuch Chu wants to plan something big together, there are so many talented people in the court, so how can he do it?"
You mistakenly identified me as a woman? If you hadn't thought about it, no one would have joked like this. I almost didn't dare to come today."
"Haha, fortunately you are here, otherwise I would have misjudged you."
Chu Kuan sat down calmly, and then looked at Mr. Hong for a moment. Seeing that the person was still calm and composed under his bold and explicit gaze, he nodded and said: "Sure enough, just as the Queen Mother sighed privately, if you
If there is truly an unparalleled beauty, then the eldest prince's concubine must be you. After all, the eldest prince values both family status and beauty."
Ms. Hong took a breath and didn't find Chu Kuan's words offensive at all, because she had been criticized for her unusual appearance since she was a child.
Especially when she recited poetry for the first time, her father praised her very much, but the maid secretly told her that the students whose father was very proud of her and who promised to be the most talented students secretly regretted that she was not so good-looking.
No, otherwise there would be a rush to marry such a beautiful woman with both talent and beauty.
At that time, she sneered in her heart. When these guys who had not even passed the Jinshi examination and were not even qualified to teach the world passionately and criticized beautiful and talented women, had they ever thought about how real beautiful and talented women could look at frivolous and shallow people?
Are they? The pillars of talent...their bullshit bullshit? The pillars of talent?
At this time, she calmed down and said calmly: "My father has this idea. As a daughter, I naturally can't go against his wishes. As for whether the eldest prince likes it or not... doesn't everyone say that the orders of parents are...
The matchmaker's words? But now that the matter has been settled, didn't the Queen Mother give me silk and order me to serve as Princess Yongping?"
"Of course the princess has made a clear decision, but as long as you are really willing, you can become the eldest prince's concubine. Moreover, you don't even have to go to Zongzheng Temple to accompany the eldest prince who has no hope.
, I can separate you. With the title of eldest princess, if you want to take charge of the girls' school, you can naturally take over from Princess Yongping."
Chu Kuan spoke in an understatement, but Hong felt it was like a stormy sea.
What kind of character is the current emperor? Does Chu Kuan mean that he can conceal the truth from the sky and change the clouds?
Although there was a voice in her heart that tried to convince her that she should agree, Mrs. Hong still put her mind to it and said, neither humble nor overbearing: "Eunuch Chu loves you so much, I am really grateful and scared at the same time. However, this matter should be decided by the superior, but I am not.
I dare not accept such kindness. Besides, the princess’s talents are well known to everyone in the capital. Even though I have never met her, I am not plotting against her secretly.”
Chu Kuan's face darkened and his eyes became sharp, but he stared at Hong's eyes for a long time, but he didn't see fear on the other person's face, only calmness like a pool of stagnant water. He couldn't help but secretly said that he was surprised. After looking at it,
He smiled and said: "It seems that I have underestimated you. After all, you are a talented woman who has read poetry and books and has a deep chest. I take back those words I just said."
As he spoke, he stepped forward and sat down happily, then raised his hand to signal Hong to sit down as well, and then lightly clapped his hands. After a while, there were two young men with low eyebrows holding wooden trays and bringing several things to them.
Exquisite refreshments and a pot of fragrant tea.
After personally pouring a cup of tea for Mr. Hong and pouring it for himself, Chu Kuan said bluntly: "The matter of women's studies is deviant, but it happened in the reign of Taizu. I can tell it from ancient to modern times."
Find out the edicts of Grandpa Taizu and use them as legal basis, but you must be mentally prepared, Princess Yongping is not easy to get along with."
When the point was reached, Chu Kuan immediately ignored the topic. He raised his glass and took a sip of tea, and then said lightly: "Although the third and fourth princes are very interested in arithmetic, they cannot neglect other subjects.
Madam Hong, what subjects do you think you are good at that you can teach those two princes?"
If Hong had determined that what Chu Kuan initially threw out was just poisonous bait, and once he agreed, he would be doomed, then when faced with such a bait being thrown out again, she could not help but be tempted. She
I don’t care about the name of the Prince Division, but if it can influence the future emperor, it will be more ideal than all previous plans!