In the middle of the night, the palace banquet finally ended in a hazy state. Many scholars were drunk and went out of the palace in groups.
Many people left the palace immediately, but only a few people were still present, chatting with several ministers.
And every one of them is the best in this imperial examination.
Song Mu was naturally among them. He met all the six ministers and had some small talk with everyone.
This tail-burning feast is unusual. It is also an attempt for officials and scholars to communicate with each other.
It can be regarded as an examination of the scholars by these officials and ministers.
The people left behind are naturally many favorite scholars from the six tribes, and the meaning of this conversation is also clear.
Maybe I can get into six movies.
Jinshi in the Wen Dynasty not only entered the Hanlin Academy, but also went to other places, and were directly promoted to the six departments, with a promising future.
Song Mu then had a conversation with all the adults. Most of the meaning here was to let Song Mu choose, and even the official ranks were different.
At the moment, Song Mu did not dare to refuse politely. He just explained and planned to see how to arrange it when he went to the Ministry of Personnel to receive orders.
But when Song Mu was about to leave, a eunuch stopped Song Mu outside the palace.
"Please wait a moment, Number One Scholar, Your Majesty has a request."
Song Mu was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and looked outside in surprise. It was already late at night, but His Majesty hadn't gone to rest yet, but wanted to summon him?
Song Mu looked at the crowd again, and it seemed that he was the only one being stopped. He thought for a moment and nodded quickly.
Soon, the other party led Song Mu through the side of Liangyi Palace, then turned two corners and passed through a corridor to a secluded courtyard.
This place seems to be a warm pavilion, which looks unremarkable, but at the moment it is brightly lit, and there are also some graceful figures.
The eunuch took Song Mu and stood in front of Nuange's door. He went in to report, and then motioned for Song Mu to go in.
Song Mu quickly tidied up his clothes, wiped away some of the smell of alcohol, and then walked in.
In the Nuan Pavilion, Li Ao, who had just exchanged glasses with everyone, was sitting at the desk, holding a piece of white paper in his hand and looking at it carefully.
Song Mu could see that he had written "Proud of the Fisherman" on it, and he just hurriedly bowed his hands in salute.
"Weak minister Song Mu has met Your Majesty."
Hearing Song Mu's voice, Li Ao seemed to finally come to his senses. He immediately raised his head, put down the scroll in his hand, then stood up and said to Song Mu with a smile.
"Song Aiqing, here you go, sit down quickly and serve tea!"
Song Mu quickly handed over his hand to thank him, then just stood on one side and said respectfully at this moment.
"Your Majesty has just encouraged us and other scholars, but he has not rested at this moment. Your Majesty has devoted all his energy to everything in the Wen Dynasty, which makes the humble ministers moved."
Song Mu seemed unaware that Li Ao had just been reading his poems and said something flattering. Li Ao's face also showed a slight blush. At that moment, he just shook his head slightly and asked Song Mu to sit down next to him. .
"I feel a little bit more today, but I just took advantage of this official business to meet Song Aiqing."
Li Ao invited Song Mu to sit down and served hot tea. As soon as the door curtain was closed, Song Mu was the only two people left in the warm pavilion. Song Mu naturally understood that Li Ao wanted to ask something.
Sure enough, Li Ao looked at Song Mu carefully, then took a sip of tea, and then slowly spoke.
"I am also very impressed by the poems I have written today. Your literary talent is outstanding, and I am worthy of being the best writer."
Song Mu quickly handed over his hand, and Li Ao waved his hand, telling Song Mu not to be so restrained.
"If you don't talk about this, how is Huangfu Fengming's health?"
Li Ao's topic suddenly changed, and Song Mu's expression did not change suddenly. He just raised his head quickly, thought for a moment, shook his head and replied.
"Master was poisoned by a strange poison, and now his energy and blood are exhausted. He is still fine now. As time goes by..."
When Li Ao heard this, he sighed slightly, glanced at Song Mu, and said in a deep voice.
"There is indeed some rift between him and me. I killed hundreds of his sergeants in the eastern frontier army in order to strengthen the military discipline of the Ming Dynasty, and then failed to thoroughly investigate the extermination of his family. It is my fault. "
Song Mu also looked moved when he heard this. After all, ordinary people would be very shocked when Li Ao spoke like this. How dare I say that it was really Li Aozhi's fault.
But now Li Ao said again.
"It's just that the origins of the matter are too deep. Given time, I can leave this matter to you for thorough investigation. The reputation of Qingfeng Gentleman should be completely restored."
Song Mu was even more moved when he heard this than the previous words, and he was about to bow his head immediately.
"I would like to express my gratitude to my master for my grace."
Song Mu knew that for today's Tao Fengming, it must be a very important thing to restore the reputation of his family.
Li Ao once again used his strength to lift Song Mu up, and then said to Song Mu again.
"I feel guilty for what I have suffered. It will not be too late to redress the injustice one day."
As he said this, Li Ao suddenly changed the subject and spoke to Song Mu again.
"It seems that the policy article written by Aiqing reminds me of Huangfu Fengming."
Saying this, Li Ao seemed to have remembered something, and said sadly at this moment.
"That was when my father was still alive. I was in charge of the government in the East Palace and saw Huangfu Fengming's excerpts. I was also very interested in Yu Hai's suggestions mentioned in it."
"It's just that that method was really rash. The late emperor also tried it. However, after applying it, the border troops in Eastern Xinjiang were in chaos, and the people's livelihood and blessings were not really seen. Later, they were violently counterattacked by the demon clan. After this, it became a It’s an old story.”
Song Mu was just listening carefully at the moment. Song Mu did not dare to express his thoughts randomly on such matters. After Li Ao said all this, he immediately looked at Song Mu.
"Song Mu, please tell me, are these suggestions given to you by Huangfu Fengmingjiao?"
Li Ao looked a little more serious at this moment, and there seemed to be a hint of worry in his eyes.
It seems that they are afraid that all this is just the inheritance from Song Mu to Tao Fengming. Although there are good points, they are afraid of repeating the same mistakes.
Song Mu also understood the meaning. At this moment, he just looked directly at Li Ao and said in a deep voice.
"Master did indeed cross the sea as I said in the past, but it was not subtle and caused many minor officials to be biased."
"Most of the contents were obtained after careful consideration by the ministers."
"Is that shipping and sea power?"
After hearing this, Li Ao seemed to finally relax, and then he asked.
"Then how can such a thing be confused with sea power and shipping? It can even move the stars and influence luck?"
Li Ao still expressed what he was most concerned about. When he read this article, he actually felt a little disappointed for a moment.
Because the lessons from the past are right in front of us, this kind of thing may already be a defeat.
But these conclusions really aroused Wenxing, causing a drastic change in fortune, turmoil everywhere, and Li Ao couldn't help but feel a little hopeful.
Because of this, Li Ao couldn't wait to know the answer from Song Mu.
Song Mu also knew Li Ao's intention at that moment. He thought for a moment, looked up at Li Ao, and said softly.
"Your Majesty, as the saying goes, the gain outweighs the gain due to choking. Although there have been some mistakes in the past, I believe that the so-called incident in the sea is not a harmonious relationship, nor is it a matter of life and death."
"And when it comes to winning a share of dominance with Hai Zhong."
"Domination is sea power, and shipping is one way to win this sea power."
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