After returning home, Feng Ziying didn't hide anything and honestly informed her mother about Master Qiao's intentions.
When the Duans heard that it was Qiao Yingjia who suggested it, they all paid special attention to it. Moreover, they heard that she was the eldest daughter of Shen Jue, the magistrate of Dongchang Prefecture, who was two years older than their son. Shen Jue was also a Jinshi, so they agreed 70% of the time. .
Just considering that this is the eldest wife's marriage, and now it involves the marriage of the eldest son and the noble, I must also consider the eldest brother's incense, so naturally I have to inquire about the physical condition of the Shen family girl.
If you don't have both the family and the family, you will get a wife and have no income. I'm afraid no one can bear this responsibility. Even if you can take a concubine, it is still different from a legitimate concubine.
In addition, this kind of thing must eventually be known to Feng Tang who is far away in Yulin, but the Duan family is basically supportive.
A marriage seems to have been settled so easily and skillfully. It seems so simple that even Feng Ziying can't believe it.
As long as they find out that the Shen family daughter is in good health and her father replies and agrees, he can basically report back to Qiao Yingjia, and then discuss the matter of marriage.
But to put it simply, it would take less than half a year to complete this set of procedures.
Just writing a letter to father, and then waiting for father to consider replying to the letter, the delay along the way is estimated to take three months. Here, she also has to wait until mother inquires about the situation of the Shen family daughter before she can write to father.
Then you have to report to the imperial court to apply for a title and title, and you have to look at the emperor's mood and go through the procedures of the Ministry of Etiquette. This is almost done. Half a year should be considered very fast.
Putting this matter aside, Feng Ziying was more concerned about Qiao Yingjia's discussion with him about book repair and politics.
Shujishi are slightly different from other ordinary Jinshi in their views on politics.
Other Jinshi went directly to the Sixth Ministry, the Metropolitan Inspectorate, the General Affairs Department, Dali Temple and the Fifth Military Governor's Office to observe government affairs, which was equivalent to a government internship. However, the Shujishi studied and revised books for the purpose of preparing secrets for advisors and participated in the study. Those who write various imperial documents in the Hanlin Academy are familiar with current affairs and can participate in the government internship of the six ministries and nine ministers. When necessary, the cabinet will directly arrange to follow the officials of various ministries and temples.
There are already some differences at the level.
Ordinary Jinshi live in their respective ministries, monasteries, and monasteries, and are assigned by their respective ministries, monasteries, and bureaus, while Shuji scholars live in the Hanlin Academy, study and observe government, are arranged by the cabinet, and have direct contact with cabinet ministers and the six ministries. A high official or even an emperor, this is beyond the reach of ordinary Jinshi.
Today, there are sixteen common people in Keshu, nine from the south, and seven from the north. Basically, this ratio is followed.
There was no surprise. Except for Xu Xie and Feng Ziying, three people from Qingtan Academy entered. Han Jing was basically not considered a member of Qingtan Academy. However, it is said that the dispute over Han Jing's entry into the Shujishi was even more intense than that of Feng Ziying, but in the end Still entered Shujishi.
The instructor of today's Shujishi is Huang Ruliang, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites and a bachelor's degree student. This is also the backbone of the Fujian scholars in the imperial court.
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Taibai Tower.
Today is Feng Ziying’s treat, but not all her classmates.
Feng Ziying has already invited guests once in the past few days, but the scale is larger, including Han Jing, Song Tongyin, Luo Shangzhong, Fang Zhenru, Ye Tinggui, Xue Wenzhou, etc. who were passed the Qingtan Academy and are not close to Feng Ziying in the same discipline. Everyone is invited, but this time the scale will be much smaller.
Except for practicing state affairs, most of the others were former classmates of Dongyuan, such as Fan Jingwen, He Fengsheng, Wang Yingxiong, Wu Di, Zheng Chongjian, Fang Youdu and others.
Feng Ziying hesitated for a while about whether to invite Xu Xie, but in the end she didn't invite him.
From the moment Xu Xie and Feng Ziying talked about the selection of Shujishi Hall, Feng Ziying had regarded Xu Xie as a colleague who could work closely with him, but it was difficult for him to become a close friend.
Practicing state affairs is different. In the past two years, the two people have communicated and discussed many issues, and many views have gradually become consistent. This is also the thing that makes Feng Ziying the most happy and proud.
Liang Guoshi is not like those Dongyuan classmates. He is ten years older than Feng Ziying. His world view, outlook on life and values have long been finalized, so if it weren’t for him, he is indeed consistent with Feng Ziying in many aspects. In addition, Feng Ziying also spent a lot of time on him. Even with a lot of effort, it would be difficult to reach this state.
Moreover, now that he is practicing state affairs, he has entered the Hanlin Academy as a copywriter as the number one scholar, and his future is bright. Such an Olympic aid association will become the most powerful help over time. Feng Ziying is sure of this.
The remaining classmates from Dongyuan are undoubtedly Feng Ziying's best partners in the future. After two years of studying together, even Wang Yingxiong and Wu Dong, who are not too close, have basically recognized their role in this small group. Hidden leader status, acting as a follower consciously or unconsciously.
On many points of view, I have more or less begun to understand and agree with some of the ideas put forward by Feng Ziying.
Of course, this is only a vague existence. Before Feng Ziying truly achieved political achievements that convinced them, this connection was still quite weak and could be broken at any time.
The various experiences and feelings in the academy will gradually fade away as this group of people enter the official career. In order for this group of people to recognize themselves more, as characters who have been in the official career for decades in their previous lives, it is clear that something needs to be done. What.
Purely like-minded people are hard to come by, so you need to constantly demonstrate your own opinions and opinions, and make this point of view recognized and supported by them through various channels.
How can this be achieved? It is not just relying on daily preaching, but also relying on bit by bit reflection and realization to consolidate this understanding in their minds.
Building a sense of identity is one of the best tools.
In a banquet like today, there is no Han Jing, no Xu Xie, no Fang Zhenru, Ye Tinggui and others, and no even Song Tongyin, a native of Feng Ziying, will naturally make this group of people feel different, that is, this It is a small group, a small group that has a relatively common pursuit of ideals regardless of region or order.
Of course, no one will bring this up. Everyone relies on their own understanding and understanding to recognize this.
"Brother Jun Yu, is your main purpose of compiling history now?" After three rounds of drinking, the atmosphere began to relax and warm up, and Fan Jingwen took the initiative to ask about Lian Guo's affairs.
"Well, to be honest, Meng Zhang, compilation of the history of the Imperial Academy is considered to be a legitimate job, but I don't think it is as interesting as you guys observing politics in various ministries." Lian Guoshi shook his head, "The first compilation of "History of the Zhou Dynasty" was too rough. These two The draft has just been completed and has been sent to the emperor and the scholars from the north and south to read it and put forward many suggestions for revision. The previous revisers were all criticized so much that this third draft is probably also a thankless task. I might have to go through it again."
Feng Ziying invited this group of classmates to have a small gathering without any theme. It was just to celebrate that they were about to observe the government, to substantively enter the stage of observing and studying government affairs, and to establish a platform for mutual exchange and discussion. This is probably what it meant, so everyone also Relatively relaxed.
"Brother Jun Yu, that's not what you said. The compilation of history is of great significance. Besides, the compilation of history is also led by Mr. Fang Ge. He should bear the brunt of the scolding. There are so many attendants and lecturers in front of you. When it is your turn, There is no sound." Feng Ziying said with a smile: "Besides, studying history is also the best way to understand the stories of the dynasty's politics, and is familiar with the court rituals and the means of important national affairs. This year's study can be compared to several years of study in other departments. As for Nian, we have desires but cannot."
"No, Ziying, in normal times, compiling history would of course be a major priority, but now, Brother Yu still feels that he should focus more on the most important matters..."
The words about practicing state affairs surprised several others, but Feng Ziying understood the idea of practicing state affairs very well and nodded: "Brother Jun Yu is still worried about the affairs in the north? Then the most important thing is for Da Zhang and Feixiong to come to the Ministry of War to observe the affairs."
Among this group of people, they have all been assigned to watch the administration. Wang Yingxiong and Zheng Chongjian went to the Ministry of War, Fang Youdu went to the Ministry of Punishments, Fan Jingwen went to the Ministry of Rites, He Fengsheng went to the Ministry of Personnel, and Wu Di went to the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
The Jinshi of the Great Zhou Dynasty used the lottery method to observe the government. Except for the last ten who stayed in the official department according to the old Ming Dynasty rules, the Sixth Ministry, the Metropolitan Inspectorate, the Fifth Military Governor's Office, Dali Temple and the General Affairs Department all voted 2 to 2 to 1 to 1. Jinshi are drawn proportionally, that is to say, for every two people drawn from each of the Six Ministries, the Duchayuan and the Fifth Military Governor's Office, one person will be drawn from Dali Temple and the General Affairs Department.
These classmates were all assigned to the Sixth Department and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, but not to Dali Temple and the General Affairs Department. But Feng Ziying knew that Song Tongyin had gone to the Right Army Governor's Palace of the Fifth Army Governor's Palace.
Hearing Feng Ziying mentioning himself, Wang Yingxiong also smiled and said: "Dazhang and I will officially go to the Ministry of War to observe the government in two days. We have never been in contact with it before, so I'm afraid we can only go and listen more and take a look. If Brother Jun Yu has any orders or arrangements, just tell me."
"It is said that the Military Selection Department of the Ministry of War is the most important, but it would be more beneficial if Fei Xiong and Dazhang could pay more attention to the situation in the Military Affairs Department." Lian Guo Shi was Zhengsehe and the two said: "Northern Border Affairs One The tension grows more and more every year, and both the Jurchens and Tatars are restless, especially the Jurchens..."
"It's not just the Jurchens, Brother Junyu, I'm afraid it's the same in the southwest. Zhonglun and I have talked about it. Bozhou, Yongning, Shuixi and other places have the potential to be cooked by fire. Once a fire breaks out, it will be unimaginable."
Wang Yingxiong's words impressed both Feng Ziying and Lian Guoshi.
"There are also Hetao and Ningxia." Feng Ziying also joined in. "Feixiong and Dazhang probably need to pay more attention to that. I heard a letter from my father saying that Ningxia Town's salary arrears are extremely serious, and there are so many fleeing soldiers that they account for the entire Ningxia Town's soldiers." More than 30%, even 40%, this ratio is too shocking. Although it is common practice for soldiers from three sides and four towns to flee, it is usually between 15% and 20%. But there are so many soldiers escaping in Ningxia Town. If something happens, it will be out of hand."
