When the third prince and Princess Yongping left Yuehua Tower and returned to the palace in the same car that day, they were both in a daze.
The reason why they invited Zhang Shou and Zhu Ying to accompany them today was so that the atmosphere could be relaxed and tactful, and to cover up the important purpose of their siblings coming to take the Hong family examination. But what they didn't expect was that one after another,
The unexpected visitor completely changed the school examination meeting in Yuehua Building.
Especially the dispute provoked by Zhu Ying at the end gave the third prince a headache just thinking about it.
Zhu Ying took the lead, and Chief Yue Shan retorted, and then...it was natural that Fourth Master Hua, who was supported by Zhu Ying, came out to fight again. Just looking at the tit-for-tat posture of the two, it was really hard for anyone to imagine that Fourth Master Hua was still
The third prince came in the same car with Chief Yue Shan. What the third prince couldn't figure out was that even though Fourth Master Hua had taken out Zhaoming Academy, why Chief Yue Shan still had to argue with him.
So much so that Hong, who was originally an official guest, was so idle that he smiled and watched the fun.
However, Zhang Shou did not stand up to help his fiancée because Zhu Ying was accused by Chief Yue Shan. Instead, he always watched the Fourth Master Hua's battle with Chief Yue Shan thoughtfully. In the end, he saw the two of them broke up on bad terms and resigned at the same time.
After leaving, he took Zhu Ying with him with a smile. According to the people at the bottom of Yuehua Building, Fourth Master Hua got into his own car and left, while Chief Yue Shan walked away in his own car.
And when Zhang Shou left... he naturally picked Yang Zhan back up.
If it weren't for Princess Yongping, the third prince would have chased Zhang Shou to ask what happened today. But since his sister was here, he was too embarrassed to do so just now and was extremely confused.
At this time, he realized that the atmosphere seemed a bit stiff, so he ran out of words and said, "Third sister, that Yang Zhan was picked up by the teacher just now and went home again. Do you feel that the teacher always picks people up at home?"
Seeing that Princess Yongping didn't answer, he just said to himself: "Thankfully, Song Ju and Fang Gongzi helped Yang Zhan up together, and finally stopped a heated argument between Yue Shanchang and Fourth Master Hua, otherwise I would have
Seeing how they are fighting more and more energetically, I still don’t know how it will end. Third sister, that Song Juren..."
"Don't mention that guy!" Princess Yongping suddenly interrupted the third prince impatiently, and her voice became a little sharp, "I don't want to have anything to do with this guy!"
As soon as the words came out, she realized that she was so angry that she actually said what was in her heart. Seeing the third prince in front of her, she was shocked and confused. She hurriedly said: "Third brother, I was just in a bad mood, so I didn't realize it."
I lost my temper at you..."
She thought this would be able to cover up her gaffe, but to her surprise, the third prince stared at her for a while and then asked cautiously: "Does the third sister still regret the dispute she had with that Song Juren at Xinglong Tea House?"
?You seem to disagree with what the teacher said today... Could it be that, Third Sister, you think that all things are inferior, only studying is good?"
Princess Yongping was immediately upset when she heard the third prince mentioned the word Song Juren again. A few days ago, when Liu Feng informed her about Chu Kuan's recommendation of the Hong family, that was all, but Liu Feng actually told her
, her father ordered Chu Kuan to inquire about Song Ju's family situation and whether there was a marriage contract. The implications of this made her a little embarrassed and angry.
Among the emperor's daughters, Princess Deyang was already betrothed, but she didn't get married just because the emperor hoped that Zhang Wu could make some achievements and marry the princess in a glorious manner. The fourth sister after her was still in the general role.
.As for the daughter-in-law, the emperor personally chose the son-in-law for the two princesses before, but that was because they had lost their father, and they could not take over the affairs of the clan and go to the clan where their parents were still alive.
As for the emperor appreciating Song Juren and wanting to re-employ him... that is even more impossible! That good-for-nothing guy who is obsessed with cooking, what else does the emperor appreciate besides his cooking skills? Besides, I have never heard of re-employing people before.
The purpose of testing one's talent and learning in school is to check people's family situation and whether they are married or not!
Princess Yongping originally thought that the third prince had noticed some signs, but when she heard his next words, she knew that she was wrong. What the third prince cared about was not Song Juren at all, but her views.
Thinking of Zhang Shou's words today, and of Chief Yue Shan's refutation of Fourth Master Hua, she finally couldn't help but said: "Third brother, my father has always liked to fight against those scholars since he was a child. Although he is now almost four years old,
It is his tenth birthday, but he is still the same, but you are different. My father is not afraid of being attacked, but you are neither the direct descendant nor the eldest son, but you are about to be established as the Eastern Palace. You should make the scholars think you are wise."
"At least, you can't be so obviously biased in favor of Zhang Shou in front of a famous person like Yue Shanchang. When there was a dispute between Hua Si and Yue Shanchang in Suzhou, you should have clearly stood on the side of Yue Shanchang. Do you think it was obvious in Huasi?
When criticizing those useless scholars, even if Zhaoming Academy is cited, why would Chief Yue Shan stand up and argue with them?"
"He is here to open his eyes to the scholars! Don't think that Zhaoming Academy pays attention to agriculture, so he is really open-minded. Just think of how open-minded this person is, after his student Fang Qing said something that offended you and your fourth brother.
The fact that people drove him away shows his cold determination. Just like what Zhang Shou said, even if we improve farm implements and tools, most of the time we rely on scholars!"
The third prince was slightly startled. He stared at the calm-faced Princess Yongping for a long time, and then said seriously: "Third sister, thank you for reminding me, but I just said it in Yuehua Tower, I don't
He will change himself because of other people's preferences and preferences, to cater to them and become a wise prince, or in the future, he will become a wise prince."
"The teacher said before that most of the improvement of farm implements and tools was made by scholars, but he also said in front of me, how could a scholar who had never worked in the fields think of improving these things, and how could he improve them?
These things? It is very likely that such people, as local officials or enlightened gentry, have always been more concerned about agricultural sciences."
"So, this person may have seen a clever farmer using different new tools, or he may have received a report from a servant and learned that the craftsman has modified the new tools. Then, after seeing it in person, he used his own
His identity and status promoted such a useful tool, and then the world only remembered him as the promoter and completely forgot about the real inventor."
"Even the inventor himself would not fight for such a name, because it is meaningless. Throughout the ages, we have actually had many things that are different from the ancient times, from low tables that require kneeling and sitting to use, to the present
Does anyone know the names of the improvements and inventors of straight-legged tables and chairs? The names of emperors and generals remained, but these people disappeared."
Seeing that Princess Yongping finally stopped talking, the third prince said word by word: "Third sister, the teacher is a very good person. I can think about many of the things he said for a long time and understand deeply. You should not treat him badly."
Prejudice."
Princess Yongping was about to say that she had no prejudice against Zhang Shou at all, but the third prince said solemnly: "The teacher has never evaded the fact that he was born in a rural area, and he has never evaded the fact that his marriage to sister Yingying is
He is the one who strives for high things, and never shirks the question. Except for calculating scriptures, he is not particularly good at classical and historical articles, and his handwriting is not very good..."
"The teacher is a very honest person, and because he is good at calculation, he likes to use numbers to speak in everything. He often likes to find new ways, which is not deviant, but just looks at problems from a perspective that many people do not understand.
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Even though she knew that the third prince trusted Zhang Shou, Princess Yongping couldn't help but feel depressed when she heard these eloquent words on Zhang Shou's side.
Of course, she couldn't easily change her beliefs just because of the third prince's words. What's more, in today's peaceful and prosperous age, if everything is not of inferior quality and the only thing she can do is to be good at reading, what else can she do?
Do you want to rely on martial arts to make achievements? The world is already at peace, and the occasional bandits are cautious with their tails between their legs. At most, they are just roaring proudly in some barren mountain. As for the things Zhang Shou messed with before, they were just strange weapons and ingenuity, even if her father
The emperor appreciates that this is not the era of Taizu's reign when firearms flourished. Otherwise, why would the improvement of firearms gradually slow down over the years?
Foreign enemies are no longer a big threat, and the world is at peace. Shouldn't it be the golden age of literary and romantic affairs?
Therefore, she just smiled lightly and said: "Since you said that, remember to protect your teacher in the future. You know, back then, although Mrs. Ge was personally appointed by Emperor Ruizong and protected by the Queen Mother, but
I have also been impeached a lot because my father often acted eccentrically when teaching. Compared with the Ge family’s achievements over the years, there are many capable people, but your teacher doesn’t have many people to rely on.”
The third prince immediately listened to these words. He nodded heavily and said decisively: "Third sister, don't worry, if I don't even have this little care, then there is no need to be a prince!"
Because in the future, if he really rules the world like his father, the pressure he will face will only be greater!
When Zhang Shou and Zhu Ying rode side by side and arrived at the gate of Zhang Yuan, the two leisurely people saw Yang Qilang, who was so weak that he could be blown away by a gust of wind in the carriage carrying Yang Zhan.
Yang Zhan was carefully brought down by Song Ju and Fang Qing, and then the concierges came forward with a soft bag, helped Yang Zhan up, and trotted inside.
Little Peanut, who came back a step early, has already brought the doctor back with him.
Zhang Shou turned around and was about to speak to Zhu Ying, but he saw that Song Ju and Fang Qing had taken advantage of him and sneaked in. In response, he glanced at Ah Liu who had a nonchalant expression on his face, and simply ticked him off first.
He called the person over and asked bluntly: "You came home and took Song Juren to the inn to knock on the door. Isn't it really because they ignored you?"
"It wouldn't be like you if you really invited people here because of what I said and refused to climb over the wall."
Zhu Ying immediately laughed when she heard this: "I don't think you, Ah Liu, are really that honest. Did you climb over the wall and find that the kid was dying, so you went back to Zhang Yuan to take Song Qiba there? No, he can't.
You should ask a doctor!"
Regarding the nickname given to Song Juren by Zhu Ying, Ah Liu curled up the corner of his mouth, and there was a hint of naughtiness in his smile. Only at this time did he look like a boy. His smile immediately faded.
He changed to a serious and solemn expression. This time, his explanation was much more detailed, not at all like the boring gourd who didn't like to talk.
"I asked the shopkeeper and heard that the two followers Yang Qilang brought claimed to be ordered to deliver things. They went out yesterday and did not come back, so there was no one to serve them. Yang Qilang has not had any food or rice since yesterday. And even in the past few days
, he was picky about his diet and didn’t eat much. The shopkeeper was afraid that such a rich man would starve to death in his shop, so he put the job on the list of chefs.”
"When I climbed over the wall and went in, he was counting things hard on a piece of paper. They were all words like ghost drawings. There were abacus and chips next to him. His eyes were all bloodshot. The teapot was empty and there was nothing in the snack box.
.I saw that there was no one there, so I secretly touched his luggage, and then I found that there was not a penny left."
"I just walked around the house freely, and he didn't see me at all. I asked him if he was hungry or thirsty, but he didn't even respond. I wanted to knock him out and take him to Yuehua Building.
But I'm afraid that after being knocked unconscious, this person will never wake up again, and he will have to go home and take Song Duzi with him. Although it's okay to just drink some sugar water, but I think..."
Ah Liu paused and smiled again: "There should be a lot of things to talk about between idiots, and idiot Song can also satisfy Yang Qilang's tricky tongue."
Zhang Shou couldn't help laughing after hearing this explanation, but immediately after, he was choked by Ah Liu's next words.
"Anyway, the young master has already taken in two idiots, and he can afford to raise another idiot after he picks them up."
Seeing Zhu Ying burst into laughter and Zhang Shou glared at Ah Liu, he calmly turned over and jumped off the horse, and then walked through the door slowly and swiftly, and within a moment there was no trace of anyone in sight.
In response, he could only shake his head helplessly, and then he heard Zhu Ying ask with a smile: "Ah Shou, are you planning to take people into your Jiuzhangtang?"
"Of course not." Zhang Shou asked Zhu Ying to dismount, and after getting down to earth, he shrugged and smiled, "If such a practical person goes to Jiuzhang Hall to learn arithmetic from scratch, and deal with various exercises every day, then it will be really difficult.
What a waste of money. I plan to let him recuperate for a few days and then send him to the underground workshop."
Zhu Ying immediately beamed and nodded happily: "This is a good idea, Guan Qiu also happens to have a lot of helpers!"
The two of them laughed and exchanged a few words. When they were about to enter the door, they suddenly heard the rapid sound of horse hooves. When they looked back, they saw a horseman galloping towards him. Before he could stop his horse, he hurriedly shouted: "Zhang
Doctor, the Emperor is urgently summoning you!"
Zhang Shou couldn't help but be slightly startled. He had just met the Hong family with the third prince and Princess Yongping. Although there were many twists and turns during the period, it was nothing major. At this time, the pair of Tian family sisters should not have had time to return.
In the palace, he didn't even have time to see the emperor. Why did the emperor think of summoning him?
When he thought that because of the quarrel between Mr. Hua and Yue Shan, he hadn't eaten yet at Yuehua Building today and it was already noon, he felt a little resentful about working overtime with an empty stomach. But the next moment, that
The strong soldier on the horse had already jumped off. Without even looking at the still castrated horse, he said word by word: "Your Majesty has ordered, please Dr. Zhang to bring the little peanut."