"Your Majesty, Wang Zhongqu, see you, Your Highness!" 34-year-old Wang Tan walked into the room, suppressed his inner excitement, and saluted Zhao Xinxing by roll call.
When Huang Chengji found Wang Tan and Zhao Tingjun in the morning and told them that they were about to work in the secretariat and would meet Zhao Xin in the afternoon, they were both stunned. Without him, the news was too sudden and there was no psychological preparation.
Although Wang Tan always looks unruly and regards fame and wealth as floating clouds, it is all an illusion. In fact, he needs fame and official position more than anyone else to prove himself. Why else would he come all the way to Beihai Town by boat? Wouldn't it be more comfortable to be a small landowner and jump up and down in his own small building?
Although Zhao Xin has not yet ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, some people have long compared various departments in Beihai Town with the institutions of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In their view, the Northern Naval Staff is the Privy Council or the Governor's Office that controls the world's military and military power; the Civil Affairs Commission is the cabinet headed by the prime minister; and departments such as military industry, metallurgy, electric power, chemical industry, trade, transportation, medical care, education, etc. , in fact, it is divided into six parts. As for Zhao Xin's "Secretariat", it was similar to the South Study Room in the Kangxi era. It prepared consultants, discussed classics and history, talked about poetry and essays, and drafted imperial edicts and official documents. In short, it was all about writing and writing, working with pens and inkstones.
Although it is just an inconspicuous small organization with only three or four people in total, it has a very high status in the hearts of old-style literati. When Zhu Di, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, established the cabinet, the seven secretaries headed by Xie Jin did not have high official positions, and at best they were fifth-rank Hanlin officials; but by the time of Emperor Renzong of the Ming Dynasty, Yang Shiqi and Yang Rong, who were in the cabinet, both became ministers.
Then there is the South Study Room in the Kangxi era, which was originally just the emperor's personal study room. Starting from October of the 16th year of Kangxi's reign, a large number of Confucian officials and commoners began to serve in it. Early famous figures include Zhang Ying (Zhang Tingyu's father), Gao Shiqi, Wang Shizhen, Chen Tingjing, Dai Zizun, Zhu Yizun, Fang Bao, etc., all of whom were outstanding in talent and learning and proficient in calligraphy and poetry.
From the moment Wang Tan entered the door, Zhao Xin looked at him carefully.
Unlike the previous Zhao Tingjun, who was delicate and frail, the 34-year-old Wang Tan is a typical "southern prime minister". He is of medium build and looks strong and strong. He has a long and thin face, narrow eyes, upturned eye corners, a mustache on his upper lip, and a goatee on his chin, which are neatly trimmed. Combined with his brand-new official uniform and black gauze hat, he looks extremely stable and elegant.
Among the scholars in the first imperial examination, he and Sun Yuanxiang were the most famous, and their results during the training period were evenly matched. You must know that these two disciples of Yuan Mei, together with Shu Wei, who was working as a staff member, were known in later generations as the "last three" in the poetry circle of the Qing Dynasty, and they were full-fledged literary masters.
Interestingly, Shu Wei in another time and space history imitated "Dianjianglu of Donglin" during the Jiaqing period and wrote "Dianjianglu of Qianjia Poetry Circle". The book is matched with the one hundred and eight generals of Water Margin, and lists many figures in the Qing Dynasty poetry circle.
Among them, Yuan Mei was ranked second, and Yuan Jianzhai was ranked first; Zhao Yi was ranked tenth, and Thunderbolt Fire Zhao Oubei was ranked; Sun Yuanxiang was ranked 17th, and Wei Yuchi was ranked 17th; and Wang Tan was ranked 27th. The Black Tornado King Zhongqu is the king.
Of course, Wang Tan, who is from Zhejiang, is not too dark. The reason why Shu Wei was compared to Li Kui is because his character was the most fierce among the poets in the Qianjia period, almost reckless. This can be seen from his acting in the examination room. "Thunder in the Palm" can give you a glimpse of this.
As a lifelong friend of Wang Tan, Shu Wei also recorded an anecdote in "Dianjianglu", which is unique among the "One Hundred and Eight Generals".
It is said that when Wang Tan was 57 years old, he suddenly died one day without any illness. As a result, the children in the family were busy fighting for the inheritance, and no one took care of the body even though it was lying on the bed. The quarrel got louder and louder, and finally the gangsters got into a fight. At this time, something unexpected happened. Wang Tan, who had died, actually pretended to be dead like Wang Chongyang in the movie. He slowly sat up from the bed and scolded a room full of scared juniors: "You guys are unscrupulous." He is so greedy for money that he even fights with the same roommate! You must know that the love and friendship of your family is the greatest wealth!" After saying that, he got up and went out. When his family calmed down and looked for him, he was nowhere to be found.
Isn't it amazing? Reminiscing that Wang Tan had friendship with Zhangjia Hutuktu when he was young, and made friends with many monks and Taoists, it is very likely that this person later became successful in cultivation and reached the realm of "land god".
At this point, someone may ask, who is the number one "Tota King" in "Dianjianglu"?
The man's name was Shen Deqian. He was the Minister of Rites of the Qing Dynasty and wrote many poems flattering Qianlong. In the 43rd year of Qianlong's reign, the "Dongtai Yizhulou" case occurred. The deceased Shen Deqian was implicated because he had written a biography for "Yizhulou Collection". In anger, Qianlong not only banned his titles and pursued them, but also withdrew his memorial tablets from the village. They even sent guards south to Suzhou to smash the imperial stone tablet in front of Shen Deqian's tomb, and ordered all the men of the Shen family to attend and kneel down to watch, which was extremely humiliating.
"I don't know what Huang Chungu told you. In short, the Secretariat is not the South Study Room of the Qing Dynasty, and it will not find anyone to be a minister. You and Zhao Haishan will be under Huang Chungu's management from now on. Although he is younger than me, he is here I have been working in the secretariat for more than two years. He is calm and steady. I always ask him for advice when encountering problems."
Zhao Xin started the conversation between the two in this way. When he started, he wanted to kill the other party's arrogant temper first, so as not to make it difficult for Huang Chengji in the future. "Chun Gu" is Huang Chengji's nickname.
"yes."
"I heard that you are familiar with military literature. What have you read?"
"I have read some of them, but I can't say I am familiar with them. When I went to the capital to study more than ten years ago, I studied behind closed doors at my great-uncle's house. At that time, he was the general reader of the "Sikuquanshu". All the suicide notes were sent to his old man for review, so he had the opportunity to read them."
"Who is your great-uncle?"
Wang Tan stood up and cupped his hands to the south and said: "My great-uncle is not known as Shangjixiahua. Emperor Qianlong Xuanyuan died of illness in 4473. The posthumous title given by the Qing court at that time was Wenzhuang."
When Beihai Town trained Wang Tan and others, they did not ask them to change their name to the Manchus as Tartars, only the Qing court. This is mainly because the basic base of Beihai Town is outside the customs. There are tens of thousands of old and new Manchus under the rule. If they "Tatar Tatar" all day long, it is tantamount to creating barriers and pushing these people out.
Zhao Xin had no impression of Wang Tan's great-uncle, and had never even heard of it. He continued to ask: "Which ones have you seen specifically?"
Wang Tan knew that the other party was asking about military books, so he sat down and replied: "Compilation of Military Aircraft Types", "Military Records", "Nine Border Illustrations", "Military Preparations", "Northern Expedition Chronicles", "Frontier Fortress Examination" ", "Ancient and Modern Military Mirror", I have generally read them."
Ouch~~! Zhao Xin was startled, thinking that he had read a lot of them, and he had never seen some of them.
He has given lessons to promoted officers over the years and done a lot of homework in private. At first, I only read modern military works, but later I also looked for military books from the Ming Dynasty, just to get a glimpse of the Green Camp's military system. The "Military Machinery Collection" alone has thirty-two volumes, including most military works from the Spring and Autumn Period to the Ming Dynasty.
It is said that all military works of the Ming Dynasty were banned after Qianlong compiled the "Sikuquanshu". These days, most people have nowhere to look. It is quite rare for Wang Tan to have this opportunity.
For a moment, Zhao Xin felt that it was a pity that this person stayed in the Secretariat, and he should go to the Staff Headquarters. Thinking of this, he changed the subject and asked: "Is it when you met Zhangjia Lama in the capital?
Wang Tan's heart trembled, and he thought, is this person also going to ask about the "thunder in the palm"? He quickly replied: "Yes, I just arrived in the capital at that time. I was young and ignorant, and I didn't know the depth."
Unexpectedly, Zhao Xin did not ask him what he was most worried about, but asked about the Third Zhangjia Lama: "What do you think of that person?"
Wang Tan pondered for a moment and replied: "His knowledge is profound and unfathomable. He is a rare eminent monk and great virtue in the world."
"Yeah." Zhao Xinwei nodded inexplicably.
He asked this question because Lama Zhangyal was not only a Buddhist leader, but also played an important role in the Qing court's handling of Mongolian and Tibetan border affairs. In the future, if I have to deal with Mongolian and Tibetan affairs, I will also have to rely on this great lama.
The influence of the Third Zhangjia was extremely great, not only in Shanxi, Zhili, Mongolia and Tibet, but also in the Four League Banners of Torgut in far western Xinjiang, who respected him very much. The fourth Jebtsundampa Lobsang Thubten Wangchuk, who is now hiding in Rehe, also had the third Changjia ordained and ordained a novice monk.
After the "Removal of Posts" occurred in the 21st year of Qianlong's reign, it was only with the help of a letter from the Third Zhangjia Ruobidoji that the wavering Jebtsundamba was persuaded to stop supporting Amulsana. . Jebzundamba's lack of support led to the entire Outer Mongolia princes and nobles not supporting it.
Although the third Zhangjia had passed away eight years ago, and the fourth Zhangjia Isidenbi Gyaltsen, who was only ten years old, was in office now, but with the relationship between Wang Tan and the third Zhangjia being both teachers and friends, Zhao Xin felt that if he let If the two of them contact each other in advance, it may have an unexpected effect. When the Northern Navy sends troops to Chahar and the Sixth League of Inner Mongolia, it will be much smoother.
When Huang Chengji reported Wang Tan's experience in the morning, Zhao Xin had already thought about the future handling of Mongolian and Tibetan affairs. As for "thunder palm" and jumping up and down to play Qinggong, he just treats it as a piece of fun, what a big deal!
Just when Wang Tan was feeling uneasy, he heard Zhao Xin say in a deep voice: "My husband holds the Wu hook with only one hand, and his spirit is higher than that of a hundred-foot building. Who has made history in the past ten thousand years, and wants to be named a marquis from three thousand miles away. Wang Tan, there is Have you ever thought about joining the army, like Jiang Ziping? Manage the army with the discipline of mind, and defeat the enemy with self-denial."
"." Wang Tan was stunned for a moment, as if Huang Zhong Dalu was ringing in his heart, and his mind was filled with excitement.
He was not shocked by the other party's words asking him to join the army, but by the four lines of the poem in front of him. He repeated it twice in his mouth, and was infected by the incomparable confidence and pride, and also saw the other party's ambition. So this person blurted out: "What else?"
"what else?"
"Your Highness only read the first four lines of his poem. What are the last four lines?"
Zhao Xin was also stunned. He accidentally used Li Zhongtang's poems. You must know that he never wanted to talk about literature with the other party from the beginning. With the little ink he had, it was just a big show in front of Guan Gong's door and brought humiliation to himself.
This time it was troublesome. Seeing Wang Tan's expectant look, Zhao Xin felt miserable. Oh, he recited it so smoothly, and if he told others that he just had an idea, who would believe it?
"I am determined to follow the road with my swift feet, and there is no leisure to chase the water gulls. I smile and point to the moon of the towering Tianshan Mountains, why do I have to go to Yingzhou."
Well, Zhao Xin could only make quick wits and slightly change the last two sentences. The "Tu Ji" mentioned in the original poem refers to the people who went to Beijing with Li Hongzhang to take the exam; and the last sentence was originally "a few people came to Yingzhou from now on", but his meaning completely changed.
It is said that during the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, a "Literary Museum" was set up. Eighteen people including Fang Xuanling were appointed as bachelors. They also painted portraits, wrote tributes, and included titles in their titles. People at the time admired it and called entering the Literature Museum "Deng Yingzhou". , later it generally refers to the imperial examination high school to enter the Hanlin Academy.
So these last four sentences sounded to Wang Tan as Zhao Xin encouraging him to imitate Jiang Fan and not to focus on being just a copywriter. Excited, he immediately stood up and knelt on the ground, kowtowed and said: "I am willing to follow Jiang Ziping's example and join the army! I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust!"
The future emperor had such great expectations for him and even gave him a poem as a gift. How could he not be excited? Originally, he thought that Zhao Xin was just an "emperor on horseback" who had nothing to do with fighting, but he didn't expect that his knowledge was hidden deep inside.
Wang Tan once said in a casual chat with Sun Yuanxiang that in history, whether Liu Bang, Cao Cao, or Zhu Yuanzhang, they all lived in an era of great chaos in the world. When all the heroes came together, it didn't matter if they lost one or two battles. The worst was to change them. The base area can still make a comeback. Even Emperor Wu of the Song Dynasty, Liu Yugang, had a group of Beifu soldiers who were good at recruiting and fighting, and they relied on the sacred land of Jiangnan.
What is there in Beihai Town? Thousands of frail refugees live in an extremely cold place outside the customs with a cruel climate. In this kind of environment, he still managed to stand firm. He defeated more with less and won every battle. It is really incomprehensible.
Well, there’s really no way to explain this. Let’s just let everyone continue to misunderstand it. That’s fine.
Zhao Xin was very proud, but he didn't expect that he would change his mind quickly and actually kneel down. He raised his chin to signal Chai Rugui who was standing at the door, and quickly helped Wang Tan up.
On the other side, Chai Rugui was also very moved and admired Zhao Xin. When Zhao Xin met Zhao Tingjun just now, Huang Chengji specifically told him about Wang Tan's Kung Fu skills and told him to pay attention. So Chai Rugui followed Wang Tan through the door and stood in the corner staring at him intently. As long as there is any abnormal movement, he will immediately pounce on it and subdue it.
Unexpectedly, King Zhao made this man kneel on the ground and kowtow in just a few words. Chai Rugui felt that his boss was worthy of being the true dragon emperor who was destined to be his destiny.
After Wang Tan got up, Zhao Xin gave him a few more instructions. He was asked not to leave the army but to work in the Secretariat for a period of time to familiarize himself with the internal operating system of Beihai Town. It's best to take this opportunity to take over your family and settle them down to avoid any complications.
(End of chapter)
