It was the end of November in the blink of an eye. Since the last in-depth conversation with Emperor Hongzhi in the cod liver oil workshop, Chen Ziyu no longer insisted on staying at home. Instead, he ran to Zhan Shifu every now and then.
In the cod liver oil workshop, goods have been accumulated in several warehouses, and Zhao Si has never understood what the two owners are doing.
However, after being scolded by Chen Ziyu, he no longer dared to inquire about these things and worked honestly and in a disciplined manner!
The greenhouse was also built in the back garden of Zhan Shifu, but after Chen Ziyu looked at it, he suddenly remembered that the greenhouses in later generations did not seem to be so transparent, so he ordered Yang Huan and Wang Cheng to customize another transparent one. Almost, I replaced it again.
As for the vegetable seeds, Liu Jin had already arranged to purchase a batch of different types.
"Old Chen, according to your opinion, this greenhouse has been exposed to the sun for several days, so the temperature inside should be enough!"
Zhu Houzhao stood behind the door of the greenhouse, pointed inside and asked about Chen Ziyu.
Chen Ziyu opened the curtain, and a damp and muddy heat wave hit him. It was obvious that the temperature in the shed was enough now.
"Your Highness, ask Eunuch Liu to bring the seeds in, and let's plant them!"
So Chen Ziyu and Zhu Houzhao stuck their buttocks out and bent over, got into the greenhouse of about 20 square meters, and meticulously began to dig holes and fill them with soil.
Half an hour later, the two finally finished planting the things, rubbed their waists and got out of the greenhouse.
"Okay, Your Highness, let's just wait patiently. By the way, when the time comes, let Eunuch Liu send someone to open the vents for half an hour every day!"
Chen Ziyu warned.
Zhu Houzhao nodded and said, "I understand! Let's go to Landlord!"
Then he took Chen Ziyu's arm and prepared to continue to fight the landlord. Since he learned to fight the landlord last time at Pingjiang Bofu, Zhu Houzhao was very dissatisfied with the loss and wanted to take revenge on Chen Ziyu anytime and anywhere!
"Your Highness, I have something to do for a while, so I don't have time to play!"
Chen Ziyu shook off Zhu Houzhao's arm.
As soon as he heard something was going on, Zhu Houzhao immediately stopped, frowned and stroked his chin, looking at Chen Ziyu suspiciously and said, "What can happen to you?"
"Your Highness doesn't know something. Your Majesty summoned me to discuss the matter of trying it next year!"
Chen Ziyu smiled and told Zhu Houzhao roughly the rest of the matter except concealing the fact that Li Dongyang was the examiner!
It turned out that since Li Dongyang was confirmed as the main examiner in the Nuan Pavilion last time, the cabinet had listed a list of accompanying examiners according to Li Dongyang's suggestion.
However, in order to repay Chen Ziyu's recommendation, Li Dongyang specially asked Emperor Hongzhi to invite Chen Ziyu to come and provide advice.
To say he is a staff officer is just a formality.
After all, kindness can only be considered effective if you show kindness to others. For those examiners, having such an experience will be beneficial and harmful to the road to promotion in the future!
Emperor Hongzhi, who had always had a special regard for Chen Ziyu, immediately agreed!
"You know how to take the test? Oh, it's boring!" Zhu Houzhao curled his lips. For him, no matter how well those people did in the exam, they would have to work for him in the end!
After that, as if he remembered something again, he said to Chen Ziyu: "By the way, I heard that Master Wang's son has the loudest voice for winning the championship this time! And the number one talent in Jiangnan is also said to be the favorite!"
Chen Ziyu's heart thumped, and his eyelids couldn't help but twitch!
"Your Highness is talking about Nanzhili Township Examination Jieyuan Tangyin?"
Zhu Houzhao nodded and immediately said:
"That's right, it's this bitch named Tang! I heard from Liu Jin that there is a market opener outside. This guy named Tang and Master Wang's son are both on the list!"
Then he lowered his voice and continued to Chen Ziyu mysteriously: "By the way, the examiner selected me and bet Master Wang Ao two thousand taels. Old Chen, do you want to follow me? You will definitely make money!"
As soon as he heard that he was guaranteed to make money without losing money, Chen Ziyu took a deep breath, looked at Zhu Houzhao and asked: "Your Highness, who did you listen to that said that you are guaranteed to make money without losing money?"
"Liu Jin! He said the probability of Master Wang is extremely high! Why don't you place a bet?" Zhu Houzhao pursed his lips at Liu Jin who was following behind!
I saw Chen Ziyu shaking his head like a rattle, and said righteously: "I and gambling and drug addiction are inseparable! Your Highness, you have misjudged the person!"
Seeing Chen Ziyu's sanctimonious look, Zhu Houzhao couldn't figure out whether what Chen Ziyu said was true or false for a while, so he had to smile awkwardly.
After bidding farewell to Zhu Houzhao, Chen Ziyu came to Nuange.
After the eunuch's announcement, Chen Ziyu walked in. After seeing Emperor Hongzhi, he knelt down directly.
"I have met your Majesty!"
"Ziyu is here, come and give me a seat!"
The eunuch quickly moved a small Jindun and placed it behind the others.
Chen Ziyu looked around and found that in the Nuan Pavilion at this time, there were Liu Jian, the first assistant, Li Dongyang, the second assistant, Zhang Sheng, the Minister of Rites, and a middle-aged man who looked quite majestic.
At this moment, Emperor Hongzhi pointed at Chen Ziyu with a smile and said: "Ziyu, Li Aiqing said that he would like to invite you to give advice. After all, the imperial examination is an important matter for the country, and all aspects need to be considered!"
Only then did Chen Ziyu realize that this person was most likely Cheng Minzheng, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites and a scholar of the Imperial Academy.
Li Dongyang nodded and smiled at Chen Ziyu, and said: "Chen Duwei, Mr. Cheng is the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, second in the second year of Chenghua..."
Before Li Dongyang could finish speaking, Chen Ziyu directly interrupted Li Dongyang and explained with a smile:
"Sir Li, I have little talent and knowledge. I'm afraid I can't say this kind of thing casually. Your Majesty and your lords can make a decision!"
Li Dongyang smiled knowingly, and was quite satisfied with Chen Ziyu's words. After all, Chen Ziyu came this time just to make Cheng Minzheng owe Chen Ziyu a favor. Now that the goal has been achieved, there is really no need to continue talking!
"Your Majesty, if that's the case, why don't you ask Mr. Cheng to assist me in presiding over this trial?"
Li Dongyang raised his hands towards Emperor Hongzhi and said.
Emperor Hongzhi nodded and saw that no one else objected, so he said: "In that case, let the Cheng Qing family assist the Li Qing family!"
"My lord, thank you, Your Majesty!"
Chen Minzheng immediately thanked him.
At this moment, Chen Ziyu suddenly remembered something and turned his face to look directly at Cheng Minzheng.
This abnormal behavior naturally attracted the attention of others, so Emperor Hongzhi asked suspiciously: "Ziyu, is there something wrong?"
Chen Ziyu shook his head, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I don't think there's anything wrong with it! It's just that I heard something before!"
"What words?"
"A gentleman takes precautions before things happen. He is not under suspicion. His melon fields do not accept shoes, and his plumage does not trim his head."
Chen Ziyu said calmly!
These words made Cheng Minzheng, who originally looked down on Chen Ziyu, his eyelids suddenly twitched, and then he said with a hint of annoyance:
"Thank you very much, Captain Chen, for reminding me that when I select officials for the imperial court, I will naturally be fair and impartial, and I will never behave like a man in a melon field!"
Seeing that Cheng Minzheng was a little excited, Chen Ziyu smiled slyly in his heart, and he was ready to add more fire for the sake of classmate Xiao Tang!
So he said with a smile:
"In that case, after the news about the examiner is released, Mr. Cheng will come to my Pingjiang uncle's house as a guest until the end of the examination!"
"I wonder what you think, Mr. Cheng?"
