Shen Yi froze on the spot, dumbfounded.
He had no idea that things would develop to the point where they are today, to the point where they are today!
In his opinion, this matter would escalate to a diplomatic incident at most, and then the gentlemen in the court would quarrel over his matter. After the quarrel was resolved, Zhao Changping would come back to inform him of the outcome of the matter.
What he never expected was that before the outcome of the court's treatment of him came down, three court bosses actually lost their jobs because of this matter!
Seeing Shen Yi's appearance, Zhao Changping knocked on the table and said, "Although I am a little surprised by this incident, you don't have to think too much about it, because these three people were punished. Although they were caused by you, they are not related to you." It doesn’t matter much.”
As if he felt that Shen Yi didn't understand, Zhao Shilang continued: "These three people are all from the Yang faction."
At this moment, Shen Yi finally understood. He took a deep breath and sat on the chair, still feeling a little uneasy.
Emotions... I have become a tool for political struggle in the court!
Zhao Shilang lowered his eyebrows and said, "Things in the imperial court should have been far away from you and out of your reach. Now, although it involves you a little, you don't have to worry too much."
"I invite you over for dinner today for two main reasons."
Zhao Shilang looked calm and said slowly: "It's just that the two ministers lost their official positions. The main thing is that one prime minister resigned. This is a very big matter and involves many people in the court. It is inevitable that some people will be angry with you, so I just let you come to my house for a meal, so that people in Jiankang will see it, and most likely they won’t embarrass you anymore."
Minister Zhao did not explain clearly what he said.
The social point is that his surname Zhao took over Shen Yi's matter.
If you have anything, come to him, Zhao Changping.
Zhao Shilang paused and continued: "This second thing is also something Jizhong wrote to me."
He looked at Shen Yi with a serious expression: "It's your studies."
"It's almost May now, and the provincial examination will be held in half a year. Junior Brother Lu is very worried about your studies, so let me pay more attention to you."
At this point, Zhao Shilang sighed and said: "Jizhong and I are both classmates and classmates, and we are also good friends in the same department. Since you are his student, I should teach you personally when you come to Jiankang, but My official duties at the Ministry of Revenue are very heavy and I don’t have time to teach you to read in person, and the Imperial College..."
Zhao Shilang frowned: "You are not a candidate now. Firstly, it will be difficult to get in. Secondly, if I force you into it and let you participate in the provincial examination as a supervisor, you will be criticized in the future."
There are a group of scholars studying in the Imperial College.
The Imperial College has a batch of exam quotas every year. If you participate in the Jiankang Township Examination, you can also have the status of a Juren. However, if the Imperial Examination is not difficult enough, the Juren will be looked down upon.
Only by winning the imperial examination first and then entering the Imperial College will no one gossip behind your back.
"So I'm going to find you a teacher who will teach you how to read during this period."
Hearing these words, Shen Yi felt happy.
After finishing the college entrance examination, he read and wrote essays and essays by himself. However, his learning efficiency was obviously much worse than when he was at Ganquan Academy. In addition, there was no one to correct his writing, so he was very poor. It is difficult to recognize one's own mistakes.
At this time, a famous teacher becomes very important.
As for a big shot at the level of Zhao Shilang, the teacher he introduced would naturally not be a mediocre teacher. Even if he was not a great scholar, he should at least be a famous Jiankang teacher.
He nodded deeply and said, "Thank you very much, uncle."
"No need to thank me."
Zhao Shilang glanced at Shen Yi meaningfully and said softly: "Although this matter has not passed yet, seeing that the three Yang faction officials were demoted or dismissed today, it shows that His Majesty's thoughts are towards you. In other words, At least His Majesty still remembers you in his heart."
"This is a rare opportunity."
Zhao Changping said slowly: "Fifteen years ago, our academy won seven Jinshi in one year, and they were famous all over the world. They were called the Seven Sons of Ganquan by the people at the time. Six of the Seven Sons of Ganquan are still in office, and among these six, today Your Majesty may not be able to remember a few, but His Majesty remembers you."
He looked at Shen Yi and said in a deep voice: "But after all, His Majesty is young and his mind is not calm enough. He may be able to remember you for three months or even a year and a half, but in one, two or three years, he will also remember you." You forgot, so you have to seize the opportunity..."
"Strive for..."
Zhao Shilang lowered his eyebrows and said: "I hope to win the national examination this year, the mid-level examination next year, and be named on the gold list."
The imperial examination will be held in the second year after the rural examination year. Generally, candidates who are new to the imperial examination will try to pass the imperial examination.
However, when taking the Jinshi exam for the first time, most people go there with the mentality of having a long experience, and may not necessarily think that they must win the Jinshi.
Even Shen Yi only thinks about winning the imperial examination this year. As for whether he can win the imperial examination next year, he has not yet thought about it.
But now, Minister Zhao has already thought about it for him.
Shen Qilang smiled bitterly, lowered his head and said: "Uncle, my nephew's knowledge is here. I don't dare to speak arrogantly. I can only say that I will try my best..."
"Um…"
When Minister Zhao was about to speak, Mrs. Zhao's voice came from outside the door: "Sir, Qi Lang, the food is ready. Come out to eat."
Zhao Shilang nodded and responded, then stood up from the chair, walked to Shen Yi, patted Shen Yi on the shoulder, and said, "I guess you are hungry too, let's talk after dinner."
Shen Yi followed Zhao Shilang obediently, left the study, and went all the way to the Zhao family's dining hall.
The Zhao family has two sons and one daughter, but the daughter is already married and is not at home. At this time, the two sons and a daughter-in-law of the Zhao family are present. Shen Yi, under the introduction of Mrs. Zhao, greets the three of them one by one.
After saluting, everyone sat down to eat according to their seats.
At this time, the Zhao family's eyes were all on Shen Yi.
Because Zhao Shilang has a rather old-fashioned personality, he always has a straight face and a serious look at home. He doesn't even see many guests at home, let alone someone coming to the house for a family dinner.
And this young man with a Jiangdu accent was actually able to accept the invitation and come to our house for a family dinner!
This is unprecedented in the Zhao family.
Under the curious eyes of everyone, Shen Yi finished the meal bravely, and then followed Zhao Shilang to his study room amid the greetings of Mrs. Zhao and the two young masters of the Zhao family.
At this moment, it was completely dark.
Zhao Shilang ignored Shen Yi and sat in his seat writing furiously. After about half an hour, he finished writing a letter. After signing, he stamped his personal seal and stuffed it into the envelope. After writing the address on it, he handed it to Shen Yi and said.
"Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, the Jiankang government office will probably announce the treatment of you. After the results of the treatment come out, you can take a rest and go to this address to find Mr. Gu and give him this letter. He will sell some of it to you. Give me some face, and I should be willing to teach you how to read."
Shen Yi took it with both hands and bowed his head in response.
"also…"
Zhao Changping lowered his eyebrows and said, "Your Majesty has written a note today asking the Ministry of Household Affairs to allocate funds to print the new residence newspaper you wrote. The specific errands should be done by the palace. I think..."
He looked at Shen Yi and said, "It will only take five or six days at most for the new residence newspaper to be printed."
