The Qinhuai River flows quietly, and awning boats cross the river from time to time.
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his feet, climbed up the steps, stood on the Lotus Bridge, and asked Liu Ji, who was panting beside him: "You have met Gu Zhengchen twice, what is your impression of him?"
After all, Liu Ji was old, and he was a little unwell. He needed to rest after walking for a while. When he saw Zhu Yuanzhang asking questions, he took two deep breaths to adjust his breath and said softly: "Your Majesty, I came to Jurong to see Gu Zhi County and found this person. He is a rare genius. He has a quick mind and is good at doing things with unexpected tricks, which is unmatched by ordinary people. When we meet again today, I realize that I still underestimated him. His profound insight into things is amazing."
Zhu Yuanzhang did not speak after hearing this. He was silent for a long time before he asked: "Gu Zhengchen is good at making strange moves. I have realized it a long time ago. But Bowen, do you think there is anyone behind Gu Zhengchen, or in other words, who taught him such a trick?" Excellent disciples must have a common knowledge."
Liu Ji was horrified.
It could be heard that the emperor did not fully trust Gu Zhengchen, and was even asking about his academic background.
Liu Ji thought for a while and knew that the next answer would probably affect Gu Zhengchen's future. Thinking that Gu Zhengchen refused to let his son be his staff master and refused to help him, he probably didn't like this person in his heart.
But there really was no grudge between Liu Ji and Gu Zhengchen. In addition, he was very interested in this person and even came to watch the ceremony in person. Wasn't he trying to seize this "variable" to find a chance of survival?
Liu Ji smiled calmly and said: "Throughout the ages, there have always been some strange people hiding among the mountains and rivers, but there are disciples born to serve the court. For example, Huang Shigong who gave Zhang Liang the Heavenly Book, the emperor of the Han Dynasty used Zhang Liang instead of Huang Shi Sir. It doesn't seem to matter who the mentor is. As long as Gu Zhengchen is your Majesty's minister, obedient to your Majesty, and loyal to your Majesty, that is enough."
After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he nodded repeatedly.
The things that had been on my mind were finally relieved. Whether it was the "Made grass" mentioned in the school inspection report or the "wandering people" in Gu Zhengchen's words, it didn't matter anymore.
As Liu Bowen said, the emperor of the Han Dynasty used Zhang Liang, not Huang Shigong.
Although Gu Zhengchen cannot be compared to Zhang Liang, it is enough that a man of extraordinary talents is under his command and serves the imperial court.
Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled and looked at Liu Ji with a relaxed look: "On your side, it looks like your body is getting weaker. Do you want me to send an imperial doctor to take a look?"
Liu Ji was moved and declined politely: "I am just old and can no longer be cured by ordinary medicine."
Seeing that Liu Ji was a little sick, Zhu Yuanzhang lamented: "When you followed us to conquer the country, you were very effective and efficient. I know your merits, but you are also at fault. Seeing you like this makes us feel a little unhappy. Come on, your salary will be restored, stay in Jinling well, and don’t cause any trouble."
Liu Ji naturally thanked him.
Chengxian Street.
Zhang He walked in front, followed by a hawker carrying a load. When he arrived at the gate of Zhang's house, the hawker took out two chickens, two geese, five kilograms of mutton, and twenty kilograms of pork from the load.
Just as I was about to knock on the door, the door was opened.
Gu Qingqing walked out of the door, saw Zhang He, smiled and saluted: "Uncle Zhang."
When Zhang Xiwan saw her father coming back, she quickly stepped forward to greet him.
Zhang He asked his servant to take the money and settle the account, and said to Gu Qingqing, who was helping to carry the meat, "Don't go back today. I'll tell the servant to make a good meal."
Gu Qingqing smiled and replied: "Thank you, Uncle Zhang. It's just unfortunate that my brother will accept a disciple today and I will need to go back later."
Zhang Xiwan quickly said to Zhang He: "Father, Qingqing is here to deliver bacon. She said that Shu Xiu collected a lot. Mother Gu asked to deliver it, but my daughter couldn't refuse..."
Zhang He was not polite: "Then take it, wait for us to make the bacon, and send some over. Qingyatou, I remember you said that your brother is only a weakling, so you accept a disciple at such a young age. It shows that your brother There is some knowledge.”
Gu Qingqing was quite proud: "My brother is the smartest person."
Zhang Xiwan had a smile on her face. Seeing that her father was in a good mood, she took the opportunity to say, "Father, Qingqing invites her daughter to pray at Tianjie Temple during Laba. Is it okay?"
Zhang He did not object: "Laba Festival is coming soon. Since you came to Jinling, you haven't even gone out properly. Since you have Qing Yatou to accompany you, then go ahead. You just need to be back home before dusk..."
When Gu Qingqing saw Zhang He started nagging again, he quickly said: "Uncle Zhang, don't worry, I will ask for a bodyguard for my brother when the time comes."
Zhang He suddenly stopped talking.
Zhang He didn't know what Gu Zhengchen's guards looked like, but it was widely rumored in Jinling that one of Gu Zhengchen's guards beat away seven or eight of Pingliang Hou's guards. Gu Zhengchen even went to Yingtian Mansion to file a lawsuit. He didn't know what the process was, but the result was terrible. Obviously, Gu Zhengchen was still alive and kicking, but Fei Qiang had two broken legs.
Gu Zhengchen is an extraordinary person, this is Zhang He's judgment.
Zhang He seemed to have thought of something and said to Gu Qingqing: "A while ago, Uncle Chengyi came to Hongwen Hall and talked about your brother, saying that he was a genius and a man of great ability. When your brother is free, you might as well let him He sent a greeting card over."
"OK."
Gu Qingqing was very happy. She glanced at Zhang Xiwan, whose face was a little red, and said to Zhang He, "Uncle Zhang, I will come to see you then."
Zhang He nodded and agreed without thinking about it.
As we are about to enter the twelfth lunar month, we naturally need to make wax wine and twelfth lunar month.
As soon as Gu Qingqing left, Wu Lin knocked on the door of Zhang Mansion. In the study, Wu Lin enjoyed the warmth, glanced at the new heater in the house, and said: "You are not afraid that someone will use this to impeach you. A Hongwen Museum Bachelor, using this charcoal stove is really ruining your life."
Zhang He pointed at the stove helplessly: "It says on it, it was given by Gu Qingqing. If anyone wants to impeach, it is best to read this line clearly before impeaching."
"Gu Qingqing, this seems to be a woman's name, could you be..."
Wu Lin looked at Zhang He with evil intentions in her eyes.
Zhang He rolled his eyes at Wu Lin and said, "Don't think too much. Gu Qingqing is Gu Zhengchen's sister. She and Xiwan are close friends."
"Gu Zhengchen's sister? Oh, that's it." Wu Lin suddenly realized and said with a smile: "Speaking of Gu Zhengchen, it's really enviable that he actually accepted a disciple."
Zhang He nodded: "Gu Qingqing came here not long ago and talked about this matter."
Wu Lin looked at the calm Zhang He and praised: "Your Qi cultivation skills are really great. When I learned that the disciples Gu Zhengchen accepted were Mu Ying's two sons, I was not as calm as you."
"ah?"
Zhang He was stunned.
Wu Lin shook her head to herself: "You don't know that when I went, the prince, Master Song, and Uncle Chengyi were all gone, and this person who was watching the ceremony..."
"Well!"
Zhang He was surprised.
Wu Lin continued: "I heard that His Majesty went there in person later. Do you think this is to give Mu Ying face or to Gu Zhengchen face? Brother Zhang, why are your hands shaking..."
Zhang He was a little dizzy.
