Hu Weiyong was recommended by Li Shanchang to serve as the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple because he gave Li Shanchang two hundred taels of gold. He was then promoted to the rank of Minister of Taichang Temple, and he has been rising through the ranks until today.
Zhu Biao was a little worried that Hu Weiyong would be blatantly despised by Liu Bowen and leave the table.
After all, Lao Zhu said that his decision must be submitted to Lao Zhu for review only if Liu Bowen and Zhong Shu Sheng had no objections.
If Hu Weiyong gets angry, things will be difficult to handle.
However, Hu Weiyong's expression remained unchanged, he raised his hands and said gently: "Sir Liu is right. I also think that the imperial examination should start as soon as possible, but we must not block the examination of talented people at once, otherwise many people will oppose it and it will be more difficult to implement the imperial examination. Moreover, those responsible for the examination and marking of examination papers must not only elect honest and capable people, but also consider the balance of power among all parties."
Zhu Biao was secretly surprised and took another look at Hu Weiyong.
I used to think that he was just Li Shanchang's follower, but now I feel that he is actually somewhat capable.
Li Shanchang spends a lot of time with Xini and rarely offers useful suggestions. All his words and deeds are focused on preserving his power and position, and he doesn't care at all about others scolding him.
Liu Bowen is just the opposite. He is proud of his talent and cannot tolerate others questioning his ability even if he competes with the whole world.
Hu Weiyong's gentle style is right in between these two people. He can neutralize Liu Bowen's fierceness, but he can also put forward his own opinions in a timely manner.
Well, this is someone you can try to use...
Liu Bowen immediately waved his hand: "There is no need to say more about this, the emperor will consider it. I will just push this matter down."
Hu Weiyong did not argue, he just said: "Master Liu is wise."
Zhu Biao frowned secretly: Lao Zhu asked me to supervise the country, so naturally I have to think carefully. Why do you let your father balance it?
But he would not tell his teacher directly like this. He would only say: "In this case, this palace has approved this and sent it to my father to see."
Lao Zhu originally wanted to push back the imperial examination, but now Zhu Biao wanted to do it, and it was Zhu Biao's first approval. He didn't want to dampen Zhu Biao's enthusiasm, so he approved: "It will be trialled early next year." Take a look and decide on the follow-up. The people who set the questions and grade the papers will be determined by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Zhongshu Province, the Supervising Censor, and the prince through consultation. The King of Xiang, Zhu Bai, will supervise."
Zhu Bai watched Lao Zhu approve this and frowned: "Father, if you ask Erchen to assist in the imperial examination, isn't that just rushing you to the top? Erchen can't even write eight-legged essays."
He hated Zhu Xi's teachings the most. He didn't even memorize all of Zhu Xi's books.
Isn't it a joke to ask him to review these articles based on Zhu Xi's works?
Lao Zhu: "We only need you to keep an eye on it for us. Your eldest brother is not as cunning as you. We are worried that he will be deceived."
Liu Bowen and Hu Weiyong are two old foxes, so cunning that they each have their own characteristics.
The honest Zhu Biao may not be able to cope with it.
Zhu Bai sighed and muttered: "Hey, when will you let me go?"
Lao Zhu Ni tilted his head at him: "Let's call you smart. Sometimes you really can't turn your head. Let me ask you, why do others want to preside over the imperial examination?"
Zhu Bai blinked and pretended to be stupid: "Why?"
Lao Zhu sneered: "To install party members."
Zhu Bai: "Oh. I don't need this."
Of course I know this!
For example, the people I recruit will be my disciples from now on.
No matter how big an official this person becomes in the future, won’t he have to support me as his teacher?
Now that I have more disciples, I will have the final say in the court from now on.
However, I don't plan to stay in the court forever. What's the point of interfering with others?
Lao Zhu sighed: "When your eldest brother ascends to Dabao, everyone in the court will belong to others. Then the Ministry of Revenue said that the official teeth can no longer be occupied by King Xiang and should be taken back. The censor said, and I seconded the proposal. Zhongshu Shengzuo The Prime Minister said that Guanyinzhuang should have been taken back long ago. No one can speak for you. Even if your eldest brother is not willing, he cannot withstand the opposition of such a courtier, so he can only take back everything in your hands to the court."
Zhu Bai's hair stood up and he took a breath: "Hiss, what the father said is true. I will try my best to assist His Royal Highness in completing the imperial examination."
Haha, boy, are we sure we can catch your child? !
All you care about is money!
Lao Zhu was secretly amused and nodded: "Hey, that's right. You will get something if you put in the effort."
Therefore, Zhu Bai went to Zhongshu Province to sit down the next day.
Yanguan and Huaixi had a huge quarrel about the list of people who would set the questions and mark the exams.
Zhu Bai yawned loudly.
Liu Bowen handed him a copybook and asked him to practice calligraphy first.
Fugui was busy grinding and getting a pen for Zhu Bai.
Zhu Bai took the pen and greeted Liu Shengun's female elder in his heart: "Write, write. I don't go to the overpass to sell couplets at a stall. What kind of calligraphy can I practice all day long?"
Li Shanchang said: "Deng Zhen is very talented and comes from a famous family. His father Deng Yu is a founding hero. He is the best candidate to be the chief examiner of this imperial examination."
Doctor Censor: "Haha, Deng Zhen is your grandson-in-law. Do you want to be so thick-skinned?"
Li Shanchang: "Hey, you can't say that. Don't avoid relatives when promoting talents. You should recommend someone better to see."
Doctor Censor: "I think Mr. Liu Ji Liu is the most suitable."
Liu Bowen: "Lord Lu Ben is more suitable to be the chief examiner than I am. I would like to be the deputy examiner."
Lu Ben doesn't take sides, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a bias.
Liu Bowen knew that he was at least partial to Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao, who had been silent all the time, asked Lu Ben: "What do you think, Mr. Lu?"
Lu Ben, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, saluted leisurely: "If His Highness the Crown Prince is trustworthy, I will do my best."
Originally, the imperial examination was used to select officials.
Isn't it natural for him to preside over the imperial examination? He certainly won't shirk it.
Li Shanchang winked at Hu Weiyong.
Hu Weiyong could only say: "It is recommended that there be two deputy examiners, one of whom is Mr. Deng Zhen."
Liu Bowen knew that it was impossible to completely exclude Huaixi: "I agree."
After everyone copied out the list, they remembered to ask Zhu Bai to sign it.
Because Lao Zhu said "Supervision by King Xiang".
If Zhu Bai doesn't sign "agree" on the list, Lao Zhu won't even read it.
Everyone turned to look for Zhu Bai, only to see Zhu Bai falling asleep on the table with a pen in his hand.
Zhu Biao didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He went over and woke him up softly: "Twelfth brother, get up and sign."
Zhu Bai opened his eyes blankly, sat up, and printed on his face was a kitten he drew on the paper and some ugly words: "Ang?! Are you done arguing?"
Everyone was dumbfounded: everyone was extremely excited, but you slept peacefully.
Zhu Biao handed the list to Zhu Bai.
Zhu Bai glanced at the list and frowned.
I happened to have a pen in my hand, so I dipped it in ink and added Zeng Bingzheng's name at the end. His duty was inspection. He also added Song Lian and Li Xiyan to assist in writing questions and marking papers.
Liu Bowen was secretly surprised: This guy is really not as smooth and meticulous as usual.
