After saying that, Lu Zhizhang just whispered, "There is no progress in talking about this matter now. Let's talk about another issue."
Hearing Lu Zhizhang's change of subject, Wen Shanxiu was a little confused for a moment, "What other question? Does Mr. Lu have any questions to ask?"
Lu Zhizhang only said, "Of course it's your problem."
"My problem? What problem can I have?" Wen Shanxiu became even more confused after hearing this.
Seeing his appearance, Lu Zhizhang couldn't help but said, "Why did your grandfather arrange for you to go to the capital with me? Don't you understand the purpose?"
Hearing Lu Zhizhang's words, Wen Shanxiu's face immediately turned red.
His grandfather did tell him to follow Mr. Lu well, study hard, and perform well.
It would be better if he could gain a foothold in the capital.
It's just that his grandfather only said this to him alone. How come Mr. Lu knows about it now?
When Lu Zhizhang saw that Wen Shanxiu still looked confused, he knew that for someone like Wen Shanxiu, he couldn't be too subtle in his speech, otherwise he might not be able to understand and communication would be difficult.
So considering this aspect, it was rare for Lu Zhizhang to play riddles with him, so he just chose to tell the truth.
"Your grandfather arranged for you to be with me just to bring you from Yunzhou to Shangjing to seek a future. Just think about it and you will understand. There are many noble children in this capital, so you There’s no need to feel embarrassed.”
After the words fell, Lu Zhizhang whispered again, "What's more, you are different from them."
"I heard your grandfather said that you had participated in the imperial examination before?"
Facing Lu Zhizhang's inquiry, Na Wen Shanxiu nodded, and Lu Zhizhang then asked, "Did you get the ranking?"
Hearing Lu Zhizhang ask about his ranking, Wen Shanxiu's face immediately turned red, and he murmured, "I am the 58th in the top three in the first year of Houchun."
Lu Zhizhang saw that he suddenly blushed and saw that he was hesitant in speaking. He originally thought that Wen Shanxiu had failed the exam.
Now that he heard what he said, Lu Zhizhang breathed a sigh of relief. After all, when he was talking to Wen Jindao at that time, Wen Jindao said that his eldest grandson was a little bookbag, and he had learned some trivial prose, but luckily he had some achievements.
Although this was Wen Jindao's self-effacing statement, his expression at the time did not look like he was being self-effacing, and he was able to bring it up specifically, which shows that this is not Wen Shanxiu's shortcoming, but rather Wen Shanxiu's strength.
That's why he asked.
Unexpectedly, Wen Shanxiu looked guilty when asked. For a moment, he thought that Wen Jindao was really being modest.
Until now I heard Wen Shanxiu say that he was ranked 58th in the top three.
Although this rank is nothing to Lu Zhizhang.
After all, he was the top pick in the previous term.
Although Wen Shanxiu's achievements are rare, after all, he is one of the top 100 scholars in the country. However, this little comparison is still not enough.
So praising your grades in front of him is actually a bit like cheating on the class.
Fortunately, Lu Zhizhang's focus was not here. After hearing Wen Shanxiu's words, Lu Zhizhang just whispered, "With your rank, it is more than enough to get an official position in the capital. You didn't choose to stay back then." Is it because you don’t like the atmosphere in the capital?”
Hearing Lu Zhizhang's words, Wen Shanxiu just choked. Fortunately, he was an upright person and did not understand the meaning of Lu Zhizhang's words. He said honestly, "Although I obtained the qualification of being born with the same Jinshi background in the first year of Houchun, However, at that time, my grandfather had no old friends in Beijing, and everyone was only wary of my family's past affairs, so I was not qualified to stay in Beijing."
"As for the other official positions, for the same reason, those who were behind me were all assigned, but I still wasn't assigned, so I went back."
Hearing this, Lu Zhizhang nodded, "So that's the case. It seems that you need to plan this matter carefully."
Seeing what Lu Zhizhang said, Wen Shanxiu seemed to be convinced by Lu Zhizhang, and he nodded quietly.
Then Lu Zhizhang only tried in a low voice, "Then which department do you like to be in?"
Facing Lu Zhizhang's inquiry, Wen Shanxiu, who had always been clumsy, dodges the question.
"I like that if there is something important, the most important thing is that a department wants me."
After saying this, Wen Shanxiu just smiled innocently.
Seeing Wen Shanxiu dodge the verbal trap he had carefully prepared for him, for a moment, Lu Zhizhang almost thought that the other party had been pretending to be stupid in front of others.
However, it doesn’t look like this person is pretending to be stupid based on his previous behavior, so is this the legendary saying that stupid people are blessed with stupid things?
Lu Zhizhang didn't say much after that. He only whispered with concern, "You are too simple-minded. This place in the capital may seem like a glamorous world, but in fact it is still too chaotic. He is even more calm under his calmness." Full of infinite murderous intent, so I think according to your temperament, you may be more suitable to stay in a place like the Hanlin Academy."
Hearing Lu Zhizhang mention the Hanlin Academy, Wen Shanxiu was stunned for a moment.
The Hanlin Academy is a place where only top-level students are qualified to enter.
How could I, a former fellow Jinshi, go to that kind of place?
However, Lu Zhizhang still thought of himself and said, "Now the Hanlin Academy happens to be compiling the "Yongwen Dadian". This is a book that contains the classics, history, poetry and prose of the above-mentioned dynasties, as well as a summary of people's livelihood and medicine. This needs to be compiled. There is a lot of content and a large number of people are required to participate in it, so the Hanlin Academy will have a large opening for personnel this year. You are not without a chance."
As soon as he heard Lu Zhizhang mention this matter, Nawen Shanxiu took the bait.
He is obviously very interested in these things.
Just by looking at his expression, Lu Zhizhang knew that this boy was tempted.
So he just continued, "How about it? Are you interested in this matter?"
Wen Shanxiu looked at Lu Zhizhang with excitement, and he nodded heavily at first.
Then he asked in a low voice, "Master Lu, can I do that?"
Lu Zhizhang nodded naturally, "How will you know if it works if you don't try it?"
After the words fell, Lu Zhizhang then whispered, "By the way, do you know who is the editor of "Yongwen Dadian"?"
Wen Shanxiu heard about "Yongwen Dadian" from Lu Zhizhang. Now Lu Zhizhang actually asked him if he knew who the editor-in-chief was?
The Wen family had been away from officialdom in the capital for a long time, how could he know this?
So Wen Shanxiu just shook his head blankly.
However, regardless of whether Wen Shanxiu really didn't know or pretended not to know, Lu Zhizhang still chose to push the issue forward.
"The editor-in-chief of "Yongwen Dadian" is Zhang Renjie, the current prince's Taibao."
Upon hearing this, Wen Shanxiu just blinked. He obviously still didn't understand what Lu Zhizhang meant.
Lu Zhizhang could only continue to say, "This Taibao Zhang and your grandfather were once brothers in the same sect. Now, can your grandfather ask this Taibao Zhang to intercede for you and enter it?"
However, when Wen Shanxiu heard what Lu Zhizhang said, he immediately said, "Master Lu, I have never heard my grandfather say that he had any intersection with Zhang Taibao. Even if there was an intersection, I think they probably have no intersection now. After all, grandfather The mistake I made in the beginning only made everyone avoid it.”
"And after my grandfather retired, no one had any contact with him anymore, so I'm afraid that Taibao Zhang won't give me this opportunity."
However, Lu Zhizhang deliberately encouraged him, "How will you know if you don't try? Why don't we ask this Taibao Zhang what he means? Don't worry, I will take you there myself when the time comes. You just need to follow." !」
Upon hearing Lu Zhizhang's words, Na Wen Shanxiu felt a lot more relieved. He was really interested in this proposal at this moment.
And he also thinks Lu Zhizhang is really a good person.
"Master Lu, with your help, I feel a lot more at ease. If I can enter the Hanlin Academy, I will definitely thank you very much."
Hearing Wen Shanxiu's bright and cheerful attitude, Lu Zhizhang couldn't help but softly said, "
Needless to say these things, after all, I can't guarantee 100% that you will definitely enter the Hanlin Academy. All we can do now is to do our best and obey fate. "
Hearing Lu Zhizhang's words, Wen Shanxiu nodded slightly and said, "This is natural."
Then Lu Zhizhang said, "Since we have agreed, I plan to visit Zhang Taibao tomorrow. It happens that tomorrow is also a holiday. I think he is also at the house, so it is appropriate for us to visit."
Hearing Lu Zhizhang's words, Wen Shanxiu nodded seriously.
Lu Zhizhang then said, "If you don't have any other opinions, I'll write a note of greetings today, and then how about we go there tomorrow?"
Facing Lu Zhizhang's proposal, Wen Shanxiu only nodded seriously.
Then Lu Zhizhang signaled Wen Shanxiu to go down first.
And he himself began to concentrate on writing this so-called greeting post.
However, he did not use his own name in this post. On the contrary, he wrote Wen Shanxiu's name and also used Wen Shanxiu's name.
He only said that Wen Shanxiu came to visit this elder as a junior. Of course, he also had someone specially prepare some gifts.
Anyway, if Zhang Renjie saw this post but still chose not to see Wen Shanxiu, it would prove that what Wen Shanxiu said was not a lie.
On the contrary, Wen Shanxiu was most likely pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger.
After all, Zhang Renjie is very arrogant and very realistic. If he really had no interest in Wen Jindao, then he would just regard Wen Shanxiu as a cat or a dog trying to gain his upper hand.
If this is the case, then it is naturally impossible for him to have a good rest after seeing and hearing.
It was also because he knew Zhang Renjie's personality that Lu Zhizhang just thought of such a move.
As for what he said about accompanying Wen Shanxiu there, that was naturally impossible.
After all, if he passes by, won’t the people in Zhang Renjie’s courtyard recognize him?
After recognizing themselves, they will also put Wen Shanxiu in. How will they verify the authenticity by then?
So what he did now was to accompany Wen Shanxiu to Zhang Mansion.
However, in fact, when he actually sets out tomorrow, he will make excuses and be unable to set out.
