A big maroon horse carried Zhou Shan and ran quickly towards the back hill of the Imperial College.
Behind him were several servants of the Zhou family.
Look at that panting look.
At first glance, it seemed that he ran directly from Zhou Mansion.
Zhao Chongyuan and Wang Lishi sat quietly under the pavilion of the Imperial College.
As Zhao Chongyuan expected, Zhou Shan really didn't care about anything else at the moment.
As soon as he got off his horse, he grabbed the skirt of his gown and ran quickly towards the mountain behind the Imperial Academy.
"Miss, Zhou Shangshu is also here."
In the attic not far away, Caiyun looked at Zhou Shan's hurried expression and hurriedly shouted to Xu Ruoyun behind him.
"It's coming as it comes, there's nothing to make a fuss about."
Xu Ruoyun's expression remained extremely indifferent as he gently wiped the piano stand in front of him.
"Miss, I'm worried. Prince Yan hit Zhou Xing with the front foot, and Zhou Shan came with the back foot. Just in case..."
"What if?"
Xu Ruoyun glanced at Caiyun, "Do you think Zhou Shan has been able to sit firmly in the Ministry of Civil Affairs for so many years, and he can also serve in the cabinet with Mr. Yang Ge and Ye Xueshi for so many years. Can the city government be compared to Zhou Xing?
Although Zhou Xing was taught by the Imperial College, in the final analysis he was just a corrupt scholar.
He might be able to recite poems, paint, and talk on paper, but when it comes to balancing the political situation and understanding the stakes, he is far behind.
Standing behind King Yan is His Majesty the current dynasty. This time, the Ganshui disaster relief envoys were appointed. In the past, when Ganshui flooded, His Majesty always selected people from the Ministry of Household Affairs or the Ministry of Works. However, this year, King Qin, King Jin, and King Yan were selected from The fiefdom was transferred back.
He also abandoned the King of Qin and the King of Jin who obviously had a strong background, and only chose the King of Yan who had no background.
What it means is impossible not to see through Zhou Shan's eyes. "
Xu Ruoyun said calmly.
In fact, she didn't say a word.
That is, His Majesty specially granted a marriage.
Betroth her to Zhao Ding.
Even though the royal family was married to the Xu family, he was still a powerless prince.
This was obviously a deliberate attempt to support King Yan.
Although this matter has not been made public and no edict has been issued yet, it is impossible not to know about it based on Zhou Shan's source of information.
Therefore, as long as Zhou Shan is not stupid, he will never hit the gun.
As for what's going on behind the scenes, that's not something he, Xu Ruoyun, can know.
"Well...Miss, that's what you said."
Caiyun touched her snow-white chin, smiled coquettishly, and then asked with some curiosity: "Miss, why do you think Prince Yan did this? Why should he go against the nobles of the Manchu Dynasty? What will happen to him in this way? Wouldn't it be..."
At this point, Caiyun didn't continue talking.
"Maybe he really can't stand the atmosphere of this Daqian court."
Xu Ruoyun stood up and walked to the window, looking at Zhao Ding standing in the crowd on the back hill in the distance.
There was an inexplicable color flashing in the clear eyes.
In her opinion, this Daqian court really needs to be reorganized.
However, there were too many shortcomings left by the previous dynasty, and several princes were colluding with court officials, so it was naturally very troublesome to rectify the situation.
And this Imperial College is just a microcosm of the entire Daqian court...
And at the same time on the other side.
Imperial College, back mountain.
Zhou Shan's figure appeared hurriedly outside the back mountain.
The Imperial Confucian scholars and the supervisors who were still working suddenly seemed like saviors.
He raised his head and looked with burning eyes at Zhou Shan, who was hurriedly running over with his servants not far away.
Zhao Ding and Zhang San naturally saw Zhou Shan's figure,
For this current cabinet minister who has been in charge of the Ministry of Civil Affairs for nearly twenty years.
Zhao Ding has also heard of his name for a long time.
"His Majesty......"
Seeing Zhou Shan's figure appearing outside the back hill of the Imperial Academy and inside the pavilion, Wang Lishi couldn't help but speak.
"It's okay, let's see again."
Zhao Chongyuan sat in the pavilion with indifferent eyes.
Drinking tea very leisurely.
"I have met His Highness King Yan."
Zhou Shan ran to Zhao Ding.
Panting heavily, he wiped the sweat from his face.
Bowed to Zhao Ding.
"Master Shangshu, are you here to settle a score with me?"
Zhao Ding raised his head and looked at Da Gan, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who had some gray hair in front of him with a smile.
Although Zhou Shan and Zhou Xing are cousins.
But Zhou Shan is obviously much younger than Zhou Xing.
And watched Zhao Ding and Zhou Shan chatting.
Li Xueru, Zhang Peiyun and other Imperial Confucians, as well as the supervisors, immediately raised their heads and looked expectantly at Zhao Ding and Zhou Shan, especially Zhou Shan.
When Zhou Shan heard this, he cupped his hands and apologized quickly: "I don't dare, I don't dare. How could I dare to settle accounts with His Highness King Yan? I am here to apologize to my brother. My brother is old and sometimes a little confused." Yes, if there are any inappropriate remarks, I hope His Highness King Yan will not take them seriously."
And listening to Zhou Shan's words.
Li Xueru, Zhang Peiyun and other Imperial Confucian officials, who had originally expected Zhou Shanti to vent their anger on them, suddenly became startled.
He looked at Zhou Shan with a look of astonishment. ,
"Master Zhou, we..."
"Shut up!"
Li Xueru opened his mouth and was about to speak, but before he could finish his sentence, Zhou Shan scolded him, and then continued to look at King Yan with his hands raised: "Your Highness, I am in charge of the civil service department. Logically speaking, these people are also subordinate to Within the scope of the official's duties, if this matter has happened now, the official has neglected his duty and acted inappropriately. I hope His Highness King Yan will give me some time, and I will definitely rectify the Imperial Palace on behalf of Your Highness King Yan."
Listening to Zhou Shan's impeccable words.
Zhao Ding couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
After all, he is an old official who has been in the Daqian court for many years.
After saying these words, Zhao Ding could not find any fault at all.
"You're welcome, Lord Zhou. It's because I acted a little too recklessly and I have to worry about it."
Zhao Ding said with a smile.
Zhang Shiwei on the side looked at Zhao Ding and Zhou Shan's extremely polite words, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.
But he didn't speak.
Still standing quietly.
"Why are you bothering me? It's the lower officials who are causing trouble to His Highness King Yan. I established the world with force, ruled the world with culture, and took agriculture as the foundation of the country. Now that we have been in peace for a long time, these gentry children do not know the foundation of the country. I have forgotten the foundation of my life. It is the fault of me, the official minister.
But thanks to His Highness King Yan’s move.
The lower official thought that His Highness King Yan's move was not only not reckless at all, but also extremely decisive and correct.
These children of the gentry really need to be taught a lesson, otherwise, if they become officials in the future, how will they be able to serve as officials for their parents.
How can we seek benefits for our common people? "
Zhou Shan shook his head with a look of shame on his face, while shaking his head and sighing repeatedly.
"this...."
Zhao Ding pinched his chin and couldn't help but take another look at this powerful minister who had dominated the official department for twenty years.
have to say.
This city is indeed much deeper than Zhou Xing.
With Zhao Ding's vision, he couldn't tell for a moment whether Zhou Shan was telling the truth or a lie.
