Shi Xing and Zhao Nanxing both nodded in agreement.
Chen Jingbang smiled and then looked out the window.
On this day in the thirteenth year of Wanli, the three people in the spring sun shone brightly, and they all frowned for the whole Shilin.
They knew that Zhang Juzheng was very important nowadays, which meant that Zhang Juzheng's son was likely to become a lucky person because of this, and at that time, Shilin was likely to have to face revenge from the Zhang family.
Therefore, they were all a little uneasy and hoped that Zhang Jingxiu would really not care about the past.
At this time, Shi Xing couldn't help but look at Zhao Nanxing: "I have been serving as a public servant for so long, but I don't know that after he finished Ding You, he asked Taiyue Fubi for his merits and asked for his favor and reinstated him as an official! And then express the goodwill of the whole Shilin, so that the next conversation will naturally be easier."
"I have no shame in Taiyue's old party. How can I care about the descendants of Taiyue?"
"I was planning not to mention this person if I could!"
"In this way, it would be best for him, Zhang Siwen, to stay in Chudi for the rest of his life. Who knows that he is restless? As soon as Ding You finished, he came to the capital. I don't know if he is too eager to seek an official, or if someone wants to use him too eagerly!"
Zhao Nanxing said with some annoyance.
Chen Jingbang said: "Now that he has entered the capital, and if he wants to enter a favorable position, we must be on guard against the emergence of villains in the court who will embarrass the gentleman!"
"Just like Zhang Yongjia back then, he intensified his behavior after returning to Beijing! But as the saying goes, be courteous before fighting. If reconciliation can be achieved, it is better to reconcile. After all, the emperor's will will not punish, and we must follow the holy will and remember the friendship between scholars."
"That's fine!"
Zhao Nanxing sighed and said: "Then when I go back, I will request an order to restore him with grace!"
"If it really doesn't work, I'll give him a high-ranking idle civilian position. Not only is it a favor, but it also prevents him from being used as a royal guard by the Shenwu County Party in favor of the party, which gives him the opportunity to investigate and arrest hundreds of officials!"
"That's exactly what it means!"
"If that doesn't work, let him use his father's skills to attack an earl and marquis, and then ask for an order to transfer him to Nanjing."
Shi Qing followed.
Zhao Nanxing nodded: "That's okay. When the time comes, I'll talk to him on the grounds that we used to be eunuchs in the Imperial College together. Today, I respect my master too much, so I also respect his Zhang family. We, the ministers, have to do the same." Remembering his father’s kindness in helping the country, I will not hesitate to use famous weapons for him!"
"It's just that if Zhang Siwen is a true gentleman who knows etiquette, he should know what it means to repay evil with kindness, and he should take the initiative to resign from a famous weapon that he can't cover, and he should take the initiative to make peace with the scholars!"
"This is what a true gentleman does!"
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"Mr. Zhang is the son of the former Grand Master, Mr. Zhang. He certainly has the legacy of the Grand Master. He must be able to uphold the Grand Master's ambition and do something for the country."
Zhang Jingxiu had Zhu Yijun give him the badge to enter the palace directly, so he entered the palace directly and met Li Wen, the clerk and eunuch first.
Li Wen was talking to Zhang Jingxiu when he took Zhang Jingxiu to Yangxin Palace to see Zhu Yijun.
Zhang Jingxiu smiled slightly and said: "A student with little talent and little knowledge, how dare he catch up with his father? He only has a heart to serve his father. If he can do his best, that will be enough."
"Your Majesty went to Xiyuan to inspect the project! Master, please come back in the afternoon."
Unfortunately, when Zhang Jingxiu came to Yangxin Hall, Tian Yi, the eunuch of Zhidian, told him that Zhu Yijun was not there.
Zhang Jingxiu had to go back to his home and wait for the time being.
Zhang Juzheng has his own residence in the capital, and also has people living in the capital, so Zhang Jingxiu does not need to find accommodation now.
But as soon as Zhang Jingxiu came back, he saw many carriages gathering in front of his house, and many beautifully decorated boxes being carried down.
Zhang Jingxiu asked Zhang Maoxiu, who had already come over, "What's going on?"
"They somehow still found out about our coming to the capital. The princes and dignitaries all sent us gifts. They said they were afraid that we would not be able to prepare all the clothes and bedding when we first arrived in the capital. I was rejecting them one by one."
Zhang Maoxiu replied.
After hearing this, Zhang Jingxiu chuckled: "If the emperor's kindness had not been fulfilled, I'm afraid there would only be a deserted crowd in front of the door."
As Zhang Jingxiu was talking, Zhao Nanxing’s servant Huang Hong came over and handed over the post:
"Please honor me, my master has come here to invite you to visit me. Now he is waiting on the carriage, and he also said that he had made an agreement with you in advance."
After hearing this, Zhang Jingxiu took the post, read it, and asked, "Where is your master's carriage?"
Huang Hong pointed, and then led Zhang Jingxiu to Zhao Nanxing.
As soon as Zhao Nanxing saw Zhang Jingxiu getting on the carriage, he smiled and said:
"As soon as I saw you, Siwen, come to Beijing today, I couldn't wait to see you again. Otherwise, I wouldn't even think about eating and drinking!"
"Why is Bu Lang doing this?"
"A student is just a filial person."
Zhang Jingxiu said humbly.
Zhao Nanxing said with a smile: "Your successor is not as simple as being filial and honest. He is the son of the emperor's master and has a profound family background. If he becomes an official, he will be extraordinary."
"Bu Lang is serious in his words. My late father is my late father. I have never dared to rely on my father's merits!"
Zhang Jingxiu replied.
Zhao Nanxing waved his hand: "Siwen, don't be humble. With your talent and learning, there is no problem in getting the middle grade. Now that Ding You is over, you should have started your career, but for the sake of the court, I don't want you, Siwen, to start your career first." If you continue to serve as an official for too long, you will easily attract criticism, so I have long planned to ask the emperor to allow you to enter the official position with your kindness."
"I've already written the notebook!"
"I have planned to submit it for a long time. It just so happens that you have come to Beijing in person, so I have no reason to delay it any longer."
Zhao Nanxing said as he handed the memorial to Zhang Jingxiu: "Siwen can take a look and see if I lied."
"Thank you for being so valued by the minister, but I have little virtue and talent. How dare I ask for an official position based on my father's merits, and it is not easy to interfere in the affairs of the court. The minister can just follow the rules. Don't ask me! In order to avoid the suspicion of favoritism."
"Even if you really want to ask for the imperial court's favor, please don't go too far. The students can't bear it!"
Zhang Jingxiu did not take the memorial but stood up, bowed his hands and said.
Zhao Nanxing couldn't help but be startled, and then he smiled happily and agreed: "Okay!"
Then, Zhao Nanxing said again: "Siwen, there are some old things, let them go if you can!"
"What is Bu Lang talking about?"
Zhang Jingxiu suddenly asked with a fake smile.
Zhao Nanxing couldn't help but feel embarrassed, and said with a smile:
"I know that you, Siwen, are a gentleman, not a villain who likes to seek personal revenge! What happened before about some scholars taking revenge on your family is too much!"
"But let him go with the wind!"
"After all, most of the fellow scholars are virtuous, and most of them are gentlemen. Moreover, as we are fellow scholars, we should be tolerant to each other. It is better to repay evil with kindness, and work together to make progress without forgetting His Majesty's ambition. And to do things for the country and the country."
"What do you think?"
After Zhao Nanxing said that, he asked Zhang Jingxiu.
Zhao Nanxing's words were very clear. He wanted Zhang Jingxiu to be magnanimous, not to care too much about the former scholar-bureaucrats' conspiracy to retaliate against the Zhang family, and to be a gentleman, not a villain.
After Zhang Jingxiu pondered for a moment, he did not ask Zhao Nanxing if his grandfather's grave was dug up by the scholars, his father was murdered and ashes were plotted by the scholars, and his family was confiscated by the scholars and the family was divided and the family was wiped out. I thought about repaying my Zhang family with kindness, but just said:
"I understand what the minister said. No matter what, it is the duty of a minister to be loyal to the king and father. I dare not go against your majesty's will! Nor will I argue with you!"
After hearing this, Zhao Nanxing nodded and smiled, becoming more and more satisfied with Zhang Jingxiu, and then suddenly asked: "Now that Shenwu County is in power, and with its comrades, they are aiming to establish new rites. I wonder what Siwen thinks?"
(End of chapter)
