"His Majesty keeps you in the palace and often goes to accompany the prince? This is a good thing. Why are you discouraged?"
Zhu Feng got Zhu Youtang's commission, but he was not happy at all. When he saw his father and brother after returning home, he told his experience as if pouring out bitter memories.
Zhu Feng has trouble to say.
Zhu Fu was satisfied with his son's experience.
Zhu Lin, who was next to him, seemed to understand his younger brother's plight. He analyzed: "Father, I think the second brother came into contact with the prince and felt that the prince was too arrogant. Your Majesty is an only son. It is inevitable that he will have some resentment when he is favored. Good temperament.”
Zhu Fu said: "Is this what you, as a minister, should say?"
Zhu Lin didn't think so, but it was just a matter of fact, so why would his father want to find fault.
Zhu Fu said to Zhu Feng in a strict father's tone: "Second brother, being able to be by the prince's side is something that many people can only dream of. Not to mention that you are just a child of the prince's family. Even those bachelors and ministers can only do it during the banquet." I just have the opportunity to meet the prince during the lecture."
"But……"
Zhu Feng almost said that the prince had forced him to leave the palace together.
When the words came to her lips, Zhu Feng still held back.
"You have to work hard as a father. Don't be lazy or do anything arrogant! You don't have to worry about things at home. Your home in Nanjing will be moved to the capital for you. If you don't want to live with us, just give it to us. You can find a yard by yourself. Anyway, I won’t let you have any worries.”
Zhu Fu had high expectations for his son, because this was indeed a matter of honoring his ancestors.
After he finished speaking, he went out.
Zhu Lin patted his younger brother on the shoulder: "Second brother, it seems that you really want to be lucky. I hope that the prince, the majestic crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, and the future king, can establish a good relationship with the prince, and you will be there for all the generals and ministers in the future. It’s my share!”
"But brother, do you think it's that easy to be by the prince's side?" Zhu Feng looked aggrieved.
Zhu Lin smiled and said: "Don't you still have Zhang Jieyuan to help you? If you have anything, you can ask him, or ask your father to help you invite a few staff to come back to help you. It's time for you to open a new house, so do your best."
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Zhu Lin's words inspired Zhu Feng.
Zhu Feng originally wanted to ask Zhang Zhou for help, but there was nothing he could do about it. Who said that he couldn't handle it on his own? As for accompanying the prince, he wouldn't be able to believe it if he discussed it with outsiders.
After writing the letter, Zhu Feng immediately sent someone to deliver it to Nanjing.
To sum it up... give me some advice quickly, or come to the capital as soon as possible. Anyway, you will have to take the national examination next year. When we get to the capital, we can communicate with each other.
In the letter, he didn't even mention a word about doing business.
When Zhang Zhou received the letter, it was already a few days later and it was already the end of September.
"Mr. Zhang, what does this letter say?"
He stood by the letter Liu Gui sent to Zhang Zhou, wondering who the big shot was who contacted him. He only knew that the letter came from the capital.
Zhang Zhou said: "That's the second son of Duke Chengguo."
Liu Gui asked: "Are you talking about the business of selling grain?"
"He didn't mention business at all. Now that he is pursuing higher goals and has new hope in life, he no longer cares about business." Zhang Zhou curled his lips, "Maybe he knows that he After making money, he didn’t even say he would give me any money, but he still wants me to continue working for him? It’s really… ugh!”
Zhang Zhou originally wanted to disparage Zhu Feng.
But think about it.
This kid has done a lot of things for him, even things that endanger the family. Why should he blame Zhu Feng?
However, Zhu Feng has now opened the line between heaven and earth in the capital. As long as he arrives in the capital, he may have a chance to get in touch with Zhu Houzhao and influence the prince of the Ming Dynasty without passing the Jinshi exam...
Furthermore, considering the current eleventh year of Hongzhi, Emperor Hongzhi will return to the West in less than seven years...
Even my own life path seems to be much smoother.
"How are the cows inside?" Zhang Zhou was actually standing at the door of his new cattle farm.
Liu Gui cried sadly: "They are all sick!"
"It's good that you're sick. Hurry up and help me scrape the pustules on the cow. Don't rely on others. I'll teach you how to do it... Go back to my place and collect two taels of silver to support your family. Little noble son, you are about to become famous!"
Zhang Zhou began to draw cakes for Liu Gui again.
Liu Gui said in surprise: "Mr. Zhang, you are Jieyuan now, and you will be able to achieve great success in the future. You are just a commoner, and no matter what, it is not up to me to achieve great success!"
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Don't you understand? If you work well, you will have the opportunity to be promoted. I will give you this job, and you will definitely be rewarded in the future. You see, I am very frugal, right? I am willing to give you two taels of silver. You will know how much credit is behind this.”
Can this be a metaphor?
However, Liu Gui thought about it for a while and found out that the Zhang Zhou he knew was a very calculating person. To put it bluntly, he was an "old man". If it weren't for the fact that there was real interest in this matter, Zhang Zhou would be willing to spend two taels of it. Such a big deal of money?
"Really give me two taels of silver?" Liu Gui was a little excited.
After some calculation, he could earn enough for a year by going out to do casual work.
Zhang Zhou said: "After you finish your work, follow me to pick it up when you get back. From now on, I will take you with me wherever I go! You are so discerning. If you choose to follow me at that time, you are destined to have great luck!"
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Zhang Zhou's first batch of "cowpox" was put into a total of twenty bottles. After being handed over to Yingtian Mansion, Yingtian Mansion sent people to the capital quickly.
At the same time, Liu Ji and Wang Hao, who had gone to Jiangnan to preside over the Yingtianfu rural examination, also returned to the capital.
As soon as they returned to the capital, before they could take a breath, someone came to announce that they should go to the palace in person, saying that the emperor wanted to summon them.
"Jizhi, what's going on? I just went to be the subject of the Jiangnan Provincial Examination. Even if His Majesty wants to ask questions, he can just ask a few questions in the court. Why do you want us to enter the palace?"
Liu Ji and Wang Hao were waiting in front of Donghua Gate. Liu Ji was a little nervous when he spoke.
The emperor's abnormality could only be due to something wrong with the Jiangnan Township Examination, and the biggest problem was... a Ligong who appeared out of nowhere, was outstanding, and was selected as Jieyuan by them.
Wang Hao said: "Are you talking about Gong Sheng being Jieyuan?"
Liu Ji sighed: "There are some things I haven't told you. In fact, before we left, I heard that the scholars in South Zhili had many opinions on this matter, and some even said that they would go to Zhang Bingkuan to compete. Tang Bohu's knowledge is obvious to all. Even Bohu might not be convinced."
After listening to Liu Ji's words, Wang Hao did not comment.
Because Wang Hao also felt that he was a little too stubborn in this matter and felt a little sorry for Liu Ji.
"You two, have you been waiting for a long time?" Just when the two of them were getting a little anxious, Dai Yi walked out of the Donghua Gate.
Wang Hao and Liu Ji were also surprised.
The eunuch in charge of the ceremonial department is on the same level as the chief minister in terms of status. The two of them, one is the prince Xian Ma, and the other is a Hanlin attendant. They are not even bachelors yet, but they can receive the treatment that Dai Yi personally welcomes them?
"I've met Eunuch Dai." The two of them quickly saluted.
Dai Yi said with a smile: "No need to be polite. Your Majesty asked earlier if you would like to let our family come out to bring you two into the palace. Please come with us."
He was about to enter Donghua Gate.
Liu Ji asked hurriedly: "Is it because of the Yingtianfu Township Examination?"
"Yes." Dai Yi replied.
"Both of us have already reported it, why should we..." Liu Ji now grabbed a person who knew the inside story and hurriedly asked him in case he had something to say when he confronted the emperor next.
Dai Yi sighed: "Your Majesty has come to see you two just because you want to ask about Zhang Zhou and Zhang Jieyuan, who was in the Jiangnan Provincial Examination. You two are really good at recognizing talents. Your Majesty is still waiting, so hurry up and join our family in the palace."
Liu Ji and Wang Hao couldn't help but look at each other after hearing this.
Not only did Dai Yi know about Zhang Zhouzhong's liberation of the Yuan Dynasty, but also the emperor knew about it? Do you want to call them two in person for questioning?
What is this called "recognizing talents with a keen eye"? What is his talent?
Could it be that the emperor felt emotional after reading his article?
Could this be a good thing?
