Shen Yi and Zhang Jian have always been very close to each other, so although the two people are very different in background, they have a close relationship. This relationship has even transcended the relationship between brothers who came from Ganquan Academy, and became close friends.
Seeing Zhang Jian come back from Jiangdu, Shen Yi was also very happy. The two of them did not get on the carriage, but simply walked side by side on Jiankang Street, talking as they walked.
After Zhang Jian exchanged greetings with Shen Yi for a few words, they mentioned the Jiming Temple incident. Zhang Jian, who was born as a prime minister, was full of anger when he mentioned this incident and said angrily: "Brother, when I think about it now, I still feel... There is a lot of anger, the Anping Marquis Mansion has become more and more domineering in recent years, so Zhao Zhuo still has an Enyin Guan in his body. Even if he is an official, who is his girl?"
"A few servants, dog-like characters!"
Young Master Zhang gritted his teeth angrily: "How dare you attack Zi Heng, a second-ranked Jinshi! The Anping Marquis Mansion relies on the Huaihe Navy, and it pays less attention to civil servants! What's hateful is that the imperial court is now fighting on the front line. It's not good. Settle this old debt with their family, otherwise even if Zi Heng's anger subsides, your brother will go to the court to take part in them!"
Compared to Shen Yi, Zhang Jian is obviously much more confident.
He is a son of the prime minister. In an environment where the status of civil servants in the court is obviously higher than that of military generals, his status is obviously higher than that of Zhao Zhuo. Even though Prime Minister Zhang Jing has retired, the influence of the Zhang family in the court is theoretically It must be far more than a general.
Zhang Xianzun became more and more angry as he spoke. He was so angry that he stopped, looked back at Shen Yi, and then said slowly: "If this incident sets a precedent, then we, the poor, have studied hard for more than ten years, and even worked so hard." After decades of studying and finally passing the Jinshi exam, wouldn’t it be that half a lifetime of hard work is not as good as those warriors who have spent several years with guns and sticks?”
The reason why Zhang Jian was so angry was on the one hand because Shen Yi was beaten, and on the other hand because Shen Yi, a new scholar in the science, was beaten.
He was beaten by the general's servant.
Ultimately, this matter is not simply Shen Yi's personal grudge, but a civil-military dispute. Originally, the civil-military dispute in the Chen Kingdom had already been concluded, but with the exception of the Anping Marquis Zhao family, it was inevitable that People hate it to the point of itching their teeth.
In fact, if a country wants long-term peace and stability, both civil and military forces must not be neglected. Water and fire must be balanced. Civil officials must not become too powerful, and military officials must not be as corrupt as the Zhao clan.
It's a pity that Chen Guo can't take both.
The power of the civil servants in Chen State has reached a very large level. The Zhao family, the only general who can compete with the civil servants, has long been corrupted into a cancer that clings to the imperial court and sucks blood.
Shen Yi put his hands in his sleeves and looked at Zhang Jian with a smile: "Senior brother, there is no need to be so angry. My little brother has not been beaten up. Isn't he just standing here? Besides, he got a blessing in disguise and entered the Hanlin Academy."
Seeing what Shen Yi said, Zhang Jian was a little angry at first, then looked at Shen Yi as if he was discouraged, shook his head and said: "Poems can clarify aspirations. Ziheng, the fact that you can write those shocking poems shows that you have great ambitions, I will I don’t believe that with your temper, Ziheng, you can be willing to be bullied like this by the Anping Marquis Mansion."
Shen Yi looked calm and said with a smile: "There is a battle on the front line. I heard that the fight is very difficult. The Huaihe Navy has suffered more than two thousand casualties. The Imperial Army sent by the imperial court also suffered some casualties. Fortunately, the soldiers on the front line have sacrificed their lives, and the Huaihe defense line is impregnable. "
"in this case…"
Shen Yi looked calm and said: "No one can touch the Anping Marquis Mansion, not even Your Majesty."
"This is the truth. You have to accept it even if you don't accept it."
Shen Qilang smiled freely at Zhang Jian.
"What can I do?"
Zhang Xianzun's face became ugly, and he snorted: "After Emperor Xianzong, when will the frontline war get better? What ability can the Anping Marquis Mansion have? It's just a matter of strict defense, and there is no ambition at all. No, I hope to rest on my ancestors’ merits and become a prince for generations to come.”
Zhang Jian sneered and said: "Now the Qi people are unable to go south. One day the Qi people are really unstoppable, and the people in the Anping Marquis Mansion may be the first to surrender to the traitors."
"Brother, don't talk nonsense."
Shen Yi shook his head slightly, indicating that he should be careful what he said.
"There are people coming and going on the street. If anyone hears it, you will be in trouble. Besides, the incident hasn't happened yet. You can't speculate on the Zhao family based on a few words. After all, they are still guarding the country."
"Um."
Zhang Jian took a deep breath, calmed down, and said slowly: "Brother, I'm a bit arrogant, but seeing that the chronic diseases in my family and country are difficult to cure, I feel really uncomfortable."
While the two were talking, they had already reached the vicinity of Zhang's house. Zhang Jian looked at the house not far away, then at Shen Yi, and said with a smile: "Zi Heng, it's too late today, so I won't invite you to sit at my house." Now, let me go home and rest first, I will look for you tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, and then take you to see your grandfather."
Reading with rice balls
"Grandfather also likes your poems very much. The line "The spring breeze is green again on the south bank of the river, when will the bright moon shine again?" still hangs in his study room. He must be very happy when he sees you."
It was already evening. Shen Yi went to visit the old prime minister without preparing anything. It would indeed be a bit rude. After he nodded, he bowed his hands to Zhang Jian and saluted: "Senior brother, please rest early today. When senior brother is free, I will Invite senior brother to dinner."
Zhang Jian has a cheerful personality. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "I am flattered to be invited to dinner by Shen Hanlin."
After that, he laughed at Shen Yi and said, "But I heard from Uncle Shen that he came to Jiankang right now to arrange a marriage for you, Zi Heng. If this marriage is settled, I will not be able to marry you again." Let me eat you again."
Shen Yi smiled and nodded: "Senior brother, I'm honored to be here."
The two said goodbye at the crossroads.
After sending Zhang Jian home, Shen Yi hurried back to his home. At this time, his father, Shen Zhang, had come back by carriage for a while and was discussing things with Shen Ling. Shen Yi's third sister-in-law, Mrs. Shen, was In Shen Ling's room, the two maids Qing'er and Ping'er were cleaning up for him. One was preparing food, and the other was helping Mrs. Shen make the bed.
This big courtyard suddenly became lively.
Shen Yi came to his father, said a few words to his father Shen Zhang, and asked his father some things about Jiangdu and his younger brother Shen Heng.
After everyone in the family had dinner in the evening, Shen Yi went to his bedroom and showed Shen Zhang the land deed that the emperor had rewarded. Then he smiled at Shen Zhang and said, "Dad, are you satisfied with this house?"
Shen Zhang was stunned for a moment, and then he took the land deed and burst into tears.
He has worked in Jiankang for more than ten years, and no one knows the land and housing prices in Jiankang better than him.
After learning that it was a reward from the emperor, Shen Zhang became even more excited and knelt down directly in the direction of the palace. He kept thanking God for his kindness, and then muttered that the Shen family also had property in Jiankang.
Shen Yi chatted with his father for a while, and then returned to his study.
After reading for a while in the study, Shen Yi walked to the bed, opened the window, and looked at the Jiankang night sky.
The moonlight spread down, and two bright moons remained in Shen Yi's eyes.
Si Shen was looking at the moon, slightly in a trance.
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