He lamented that the encounters in life were meaningless. Gao Pragmatic was a very pragmatic person. In his previous life, he was most annoyed by reading chicken soup articles, so he quickly adjusted his thoughts back and talked with three new students about his experience in the exam and their future. Arrangements coming down.
Regarding the examination experience, although Gao Jingshi is younger than the three disciples, he is indeed a senior. He has the honor of being the top pick in the sixth grade. He is qualified enough to say this.
What's more, just the day before yesterday, when the three new Jinshi participated in the erection of a stele - the stele for Jinshi inscriptions - they paid homage to the white marble stele where Lord Entang had left his name throughout the ages. The poems on the stele were like gentle blades. The stroke of the pen carved into the hearts of three people.
"The Legend of Dragon and Tiger sings the gold medal, and the gathering of wind and clouds is the jade crown. For the past two hundred years, I have been the true leader. I wrote the poem and wrote the elixir."
Unparalleled grace, imperial pen elixir.
With such a teacher, not to mention the excitement of Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe, even Li Tingji, who had obviously won the Huiyuan but lost the first place, had been regretting these days, but now he can get Mr. Gao's personal guidance. Very inspired.
In fact, Li Tingji did not lose the No. 1 Scholarship because of his lack of literary talent, because how to say the title of No. 1 Scholar... As mentioned before, some other factors may be considered when making the selection, such as in order to call on the majority of scholars to study hard. Usually, we don't pick old, ugly, or otherwise unattractive scholars.
Li Tingji was not ugly. Although he was just over forty years old, he was not very old. It was just that he was unlucky - Zhu Guozuo, the number one pick in the end, had three major advantages over him.
First of all, Zhu Guozuo is young. He is only twenty-five years old this year and meets the ideal standard of a young and talented scholar.
Secondly, Zhu Guozuo is handsome. This man was eight feet tall and had an elegant face. When Zhu Yijun saw him, he even felt that he was very similar to Gao Pragmatic, and his eyes immediately lit up - in fact, this was the comparison after Gao Pragmatic had "extra points" in Zhu Yijun's eyes. , if we just talk about handsomeness, Zhu Guozuo is actually better.
Finally, Zhu Guozuo has a good name. Fortunately, the name is not of much use at ordinary times, but it really played a role when selecting the top pick: Zhu, the national surname! Guo Zuo... is called Guo Zuo. Of course the emperor also hopes that the Ming Dynasty will have "Guo Zuo live forever". It is unreasonable not to put himself first.
So it doesn’t matter whether the article is recognized as the first. Anyway, Zhu Guozuo also did well in the exam. Even if he was a little higher, it would not be a big problem. He only suffered from Li Tingji, a late blooming talent - his brother ranked first in the provincial examination and was able to take the examination. First, if he takes the first place in the palace examination again, he will be a great person who gets the third place.
But sometimes life is rarely perfect, and Li Tingji had no choice but to sigh.
In fact, Li Tingji didn't need to hear any more anecdotes about scientific examinations, or even more about his experience, because he was ranked second in the rankings and was considered one of the "immortals". He didn't have to participate in the library selection and would be directly awarded the title of Editor of the Hanlin Academy.
However, Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe cannot be so relaxed. They must listen to Gao Pingshi and tell them some experience in passing the selection, so as not to fail the selection and not be able to embark on the most glorious path.
Li Tingji was actually a little curious. Although Master Entang was powerful, he was also a "god in the sky" back then and had never participated in the examination. How could he give guidance to Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe?
Unexpectedly, Gao Pragmatic's instructions were extremely simple, and his tone was brisk and authentic: "This year your examination will be hosted by Chen Yuanzhong, the son of Mr. Chen Nanchong, the former minister of the Jialong period."
Li Tingji was stunned for a moment, and Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe's eyes widened even more - before the exam, Sir Endang, you even know who the examiner is? You must know that the selection process is not a spring festival, and the examiner will not be "locked up" first. In other words...theoretically you can even ask him what questions he will ask!
Of course, this is just a theory, because the more critical issue is that the examiner for the library examination is appointed by the emperor on a temporary basis the day before.
Gao pragmatic looked at the three stunned disciples and said calmly: "Don't be surprised, the emperor told me this personally."
"oh oh……"
The three of them were so shocked that they couldn't find the words to respond.
Gao Qingshi couldn't help but laugh, and clapped his hands gently, and then two servants came over with yellow pear wooden trays containing some books.
Two plate-holding servants walked up to Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe. Gao Pingshi said: "These are brother Yuan Zhong's manuscripts, including his past exercises, the essays he took for the exam, and the ones he wrote when he was in the Hanlin Academy. There are also some sample essays, and even some articles, discussions, etc. he wrote when he was giving lectures to the emperor. If you take a look at them, you will probably know what kind of articles he would value."
"Thank you so much, Entang. The students will definitely read it carefully and ponder it carefully." Ye Xianggao reacted quickly and stood up immediately, bowing to Gao Pragmatic and thanking him.
Fang Congzhe also stood up and bent down to salute: "Entang has given me such a generous gift. I will definitely live up to Entang's expectations."
Li Tingji originally thought that doing so seemed a bit unruly, but with a sudden change of his mind, he came to a rare turning point - if this matter was to be said to be unruly, wouldn't it be that the emperor was the first to be unruly? If I stand up and accuse Entang, wouldn't it mean that I am accusing the emperor? It’s inappropriate, it’s inappropriate, this is not what a human minister should do, I can’t do it...
Gao pragmatic smiled while dealing with Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe, while using the corner of his eye to see Li Tingji's expression clearly, he couldn't help but laugh in his heart: It seems that Li Tingji is still very disillusioned with Zhu Yijun. , probably the performance of this "holy king" in recent years has made his image in Li Tingji's mind quite good.
But having said that, will the Zhu Yijun who "lazy in politics" in history still appear? Probably not anymore.
Gao pragmatic's move shocked Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe.
Why do new academicians need to be married to their husband? Isn't it just because your husband can help you make progress? Look at the ability of our Endang-sama, this is really helping yourself to improve!
He didn’t reveal the problem, but the effect was even worse than revealing the problem; he didn’t give guidance, but the effect was even more effective than giving guidance!
But Gao Pragmatic didn't seem to notice their excitement. Instead, he turned around and said to Li Tingji: "Er Zhang, after you entered the Hanlin Academy as an editor, there may be some changes in the Hanlin Academy in about six months to a year... You need to be ready to be a librarian then."
What is a scribe? In the Jingyan day lecture, the Hanlin Academy official who was responsible for standing beside the imperial case and opening books for the emperor was the Zhan Shuguan.
It seems that this official is as cheap as a book boy.
But in fact, exhibition clerks are really not cheap, so don’t underestimate this position.
As mentioned before, the emperor's banquet is a major event for the court, and the officials who can participate in it, even the book exhibition officer who is only responsible for helping the emperor open books, are themselves symbols of knowledge and status - even those officials who are outside A government official, or even a provincial governor, as long as he has never been a Hanlin official, he is not qualified to exhibit this book.
What's more, generally speaking, most of the Hanlin officials before becoming a Japanese lecturer have to go through the transition of being a Zhanshiguan. It is actually very rare for those who do not become a Zhanshiguan and go directly to the Japanese lecturer - not everyone They are all called highly pragmatic.
If you want to make it more clear, usually, after completing the three-year editing exam, if you have a good chance, you can become an exhibition clerk. If you have a bad chance... wait for another three years.
What Gao Pangshi just said can be understood to mean that Li Tingji will be able to work directly as an exhibition official in about half a year to a year after entering the Hanlin Academy - this corresponds to the time he will be a Japanese lecturer in the future, and also It was brought forward by at least two years.
Li Tingji is over forty years old and certainly has no shortage of literary talents. Although he is upright, he also knows that what he lacks now is actually the time to climb up. And now Entang's words saved him two years. If this is not called kindness, how can it be more important?
"Student... thank you Entang for your generous gift."
Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe looked envious after hearing this, and said to themselves: This is the difference between "immortal in heaven" and "immortal on the way". I wonder when the two of us will be able to display books for the saint?
Just when he thought this, Gao Pragmatic, as if he were a god in heaven, turned to the two of them and said, "You two don't have to worry. After Shujishi leaves, I will also help you arrange to stay in Hanlin and Zhan." As for whether I can participate in the sutra banquet when the time comes... Well, let me do it. For your sake, sir, I would also like to remind you: Get closer to your master Yu Lei Gong - you, Zhang, too."
Duke Yulei is Chen Yulei, also known as Chen Yubi.
Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe, the two academic leaders, are of course smart people. After seeing the close relationship between Entang and the emperor, how could they still not understand the meaning of these words?
Chen Yubi will soon be reused, and most likely in the Hanlin Academy!
Even based on Entang's tone just now, I can make a bold guess that Chen Yubi may be "in charge of the affairs of the court" soon. As for the identity in which he is "in charge of the affairs of the court", it doesn't matter.
The three of them received such important advice, so they naturally expressed their thanks again. Gao Pragmatic looked at the clock and said with a smile: "It's not a coincidence that you guys came today - of course I don't blame you for this - I am a foreigner, so here I am. I came back to Beijing to report on my work, so the time I can stay in Beijing is limited, and the Yunnan War has something to do with me, so time is getting tighter, so I can only keep you for lunch today."
Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe quickly and respectfully said, "Entang takes state affairs as the most important thing, and this is a role model for students." Li Tingji was not so tactful, and asked straightforwardly: "Is Entang going back to Liaodong? The student has been in trouble recently. I have nothing to do, so I should say goodbye."
Gao Pingshi was amused in his heart: You are already my student. If I really want to leave, I will naturally inform you. What's the rush? It seemed like he was urging me to leave. It seems that Li Tingji spent all his time studying in the past, and his ability to deal with general affairs is probably limited... I will have to find opportunities to train and train him in the future, so that he will not become a "miaozhuge elder" in the future.
"That's not true. I'm just pressed for time, but I'm not leaving right away." Gao Jingshi shook his head slightly: "You are my students, so it doesn't hurt to tell you... This afternoon I made an appointment with Da Sinong, Da Sima, Da Sikong, General Xian and Brother Yuan Zhong want to discuss the war in Yunnan."
In fact, Li Tingji, Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe didn't know what Gao Pragmatic had to do with the war in Yunnan, but the people he just showed up were very scary: Da Sinong was the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Da Sima was The Minister of the Ministry of War, Da Sikong is the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Zong Xian is the Yushi of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. As for "Brother Yuan Zhong", something is a bit strange - Brother Yuan Zhong is Chen Yubi, and none of Li Tingji knows that Chen Yubi is A senior Hanlin academic officer somehow got involved in the Yunnan war.
It seems that we still have a lot to learn about the important affairs of the imperial court.
The three of them looked at each other and didn't dare to ask any more questions. They could only thank the gentlemen for telling them.
Gao pragmatic seemed to remember something again and said: "By the way, I have also said hello to some of my former colleagues and colleagues in the Hanlin Academy. After you enter, they will naturally take care of you wherever they can. You must also be polite and don’t bring shame on my teacher.”
There is really nothing to say about this Entang. Li Tingji and the others feel that they only have one thing left to express their gratitude for today.
Perhaps because of the busy schedule in the afternoon, the luncheon at Gao Pingshi's house started quite early, so Li Tingji and other three disciples naturally ate with his benefactor.
During the dinner, teachers and students did not say any more "business". Instead, they began to talk about some interesting anecdotes. When it was Ye Xianggao's turn, he hesitated for a moment and said: "The student's hometown is Fuqing, Fujian. In the past six months, there have been many Some not-so-good legends are about Jinghua..."
Gao Pingshi was slightly startled, then the smile on his face faded, and he asked: "About Jinghua? What legend?"
Ye Xianggao's face was a little heavy and he said: "There are rumors among the people that Beijing is buying and selling people."
Gao Jingshi was suddenly confused and frowned: "What's going on? Jinghua only has two businesses in Fujian: sea trade and cement. Even the soap business is represented by the Duke of Wei and the Marquis of Linhuai. How could this happen? Such ridiculous rumors?"
Ye Xianggao did not answer immediately. Instead, he looked at Li Tingji and asked, "Has Brother Jiu heard anything about it in Jinjiang?"
Li Tingji nodded when he heard the words, and said bluntly to Gao pragmatically: "Entang, students have heard about this in Jinjiang. They say that Jinghua often buys people for a few to ten taels of silver per person, and then sells them overseas. , up to tens of thousands of people every year... There are even rumors that the governor of Fujian is not the governor of Fujian, but senior brother Entang, I'm afraid someone has already gone to Beijing to file a complaint."
When Gao Pragmatic heard "tens of thousands of people every year", he suddenly understood. He patted the table lightly and said, "What nonsense is this? Jinghua does recruit a large number of workers in Fujian, and it is true that they are sent to the so-called 'overseas', but They were all sent to Taiwan—oh, your place should be called Jingang, so how can you talk about buying and selling people?"
"Then will they be able to return to the Ming Dynasty?" Ye Xianggao and Li Tingji seemed to be in tune this time and asked in unison.
Gao Pragmatic was angry and funny at the same time, and said: "Of course you can come back, but it's hard to say whether they are willing to come back."
This was a bit strange. Li Tingji didn't understand it for a while and refused to ask easily. However, Ye Xianggao reacted quickly and asked after hearing the words: "I wonder what Entang meant by this? The student heard that there is a lot of miasma in the land of Jingang." , not only is it difficult for people and animals to survive, but there are also few places where they can open up fields and clear up wasteland, so how come there is such a strange thing that they refuse to come back after they go there?"
Gao pragmatic thought for a while and said with a wry smile: "It seems I have to start from the beginning with you..." He then told the three disciples the plan to develop Taiwan in detail.
After listening to Gao Pragmatic's words, Li Tingji breathed a sigh of relief and said: "So that's it, the students are worrying too much."
Ye Xianggao's face was solemn, he shook his head, frowned deeply, and said: "Entang, the student thinks there is something fishy about this matter..."
"Oh?" Gao Pingshi's heart moved. He had already guessed what Ye Xianggao meant, but he said, "How can you see it?"
"Han Gong, the governor of Fujian, is our senior brother. With him sitting in Fujian, why are such unfavorable statements about Jinghua still causing a lot of discussion among the people?" Ye Xianggao said in a deep voice: "There is only one possibility, that is, this rumor is Some people are secretly adding fuel to the flames, just to damage Jinghua’s reputation among the people of Fujian.”
Gao Pragmatic was about to speak, but Fang Congzhe, who had not interrupted until now, actually spoke up. He coughed lightly and said, "Entang, I'm afraid this matter is not limited to Fujian. There are similar rumors in Zhejiang."
Gao pragmatic glanced around at the three people who also looked solemn, nodded, seemed to be talking to them, and seemed to be talking to himself: "It seems that I underestimated them..."
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