Especially, the second day.
When Lao Zhu went to court, he also wore reading glasses.
Now, all the civil and military officials in the capital knew.
Then, in less than two days, the officials of Beiping Prefecture sent people to spread the news about the causes and consequences of reading glasses to the ears of the entire capital.
Hearing this, all the officials in the capital felt itchy in their hearts.
However, some officials looked shocked and angry.
"Then what does King Yan want to do?"
"Isn't this nonsense? He, the King of Yan, actually builds academies in his fiefdom and invites great scholars from all over the country to go there?"
"Did he, King Yan, want to control the scholars in the north of the Ming Dynasty?"
"This matter must not be allowed to continue to be messed up by King Yan..."
However, when these officials reported the matter to Prince Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang, they received a scolding.
"The King of Yan built a craftsman's school, and you all jumped up and down, accusing the King of Yan of not doing his job properly and not educating the people.
Why is it that now that King Yan is being impeached by you and wants to educate the people, you are saying that King Yan's actions are inappropriate? What do you want King Yan to do? "
"Besides, do you all have nothing to do all day long and just stare at King Yan?..."
"Your Majesty, forgive me..."
When these officials left the palace in dejection, all of them looked worried.
"No matter what, I, the great Confucian scholar and talented person from the south, must not go to Beiping Mansion."
"As it should be, I wrote a letter when I got back and told all my colleagues and teachers that they must never go to Beiping Mansion..."
"good……"
As the officials dispersed, calm returned to Yingtian City.
However, some officials silently sent their house stewards to take out some of the books in their homes, especially some unimportant orphan books, make a copy, find a confidant, and take them to Beiping Mansion.
So, in the next few days, carriages appeared inexplicably in the capital, carrying some classics and heading to Beiping Mansion in a very 'low-key' manner.
at the same time.
Throughout the Ming Dynasty, some famous Confucians also kept a wooden box, which contained a pair of reading glasses, a glass tea set, and a letter.
Of course, the most lively place is Shunde Mansion.
After receiving the reading glasses and glassware sent by Guo An, Father Guo and Father Liu directly held a small-scale party.
There were only twelve people.
However, every one of them in Shunde Prefecture or in the northern part of the Ming Dynasty was a highly famous Confucian.
After a gathering, the dozen or so Confucian scholars were all filled with joy, and only a few looked unhappy.
Guo An also didn't know that the reading glasses seduction incident he had painstakingly arranged would be directly messed up by Father Guo and Father Liu.
At this time, the construction of the academy was in full swing, and Guo An couldn't care less about it.
The whole day, the time spent sitting in the public room of Prince Yan's Mansion fishing has been reduced to only half a day.
…
On this day, a clerk walked into Guo An's palace and reported to Guo An: "Guo Changshi, there is a man outside the palace who wants to recommend himself as a master of the academy."
"Recommend yourself?"
Guo An was immediately interested. This was the first time in such a long time since the news came out that someone dared to come outside the Yan Palace to introduce themselves.
"Where is he? What is his name? How old is he? Does he have any fame?"
The clerk's face changed slightly and he quickly replied: "Please forgive me, Guo Changshi. As soon as I heard someone recommended himself, I quickly came in and reported to Guo Changshi."
"It doesn't matter."
Guo An waved his hand casually, "Go and bring the person here, I will interview him... I will conduct the test myself."
"yes."
The scribe breathed a sigh of relief, slightly arched his hands towards Guo An, and walked out.
Soon, in less than a moment, the clerk walked in with a middle-aged man with a somewhat honest face.
Guo An's eyes suddenly lit up, "You are the one who recommended yourself to be the master of the academy?"
The middle-aged man replied politely: "Guo Changshi is a common man."
Guo An continued to ask: "Who are you and where are you from? Do you have any fame?"
The middle-aged man replied: "Reporting to Guo Changshi, the commoner's name is Jin Zhong, whose courtesy name is Shizhong. He is from Yinzhou and has never had any fame.
However, the grass-roots people were born in the Xianmenwang clan. They had read extensive history books and were familiar with the art of war since they were young. Therefore, the grass-roots people were confident that they could be good husbands. "
Guo An was startled and couldn't help but look Jin Zhong up and down again, "Is your name Jin Zhong?"
Jin Zhong was stunned and asked with some surprise: "Has Guo Changshi heard of the name Caomin?"
"Of course not."
Guo An's expression returned to normal, he smiled slowly and asked, "Since you are from Yinzhou, why did you come to Beiping Mansion?"
Jin Zhong replied: "Back to Guo Changshi, the second brother of Cao Min was named Jinhua, and he had one hundred households in Tongzhou Wei.
Caomin came here this time to visit his second brother. "
"I see."
Guo An nodded slightly, and he was finally sure that the person in front of him must be Jin Zhong.
But why didn't he expect that Jin Zhong would come to work for him and ask him to come for an interview?
"Guo Changshi, don't you know the common people?..."
Feeling that the Guo Changshi in front of him was looking at him with an increasingly weird look, Jin Zhong couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
However, after so many years of hard life, he understood that this was the only good opportunity for him to turn around and he could not let it go easily.
Guo An came to his senses and asked again: "You have no fame and no one recommends you...
If you want to become a master directly, even if I agree, the officials in Prince Yan's Mansion and even the other masters in the academy will not recognize you. "
Jin Zhong's heart sank. Sure enough, it still didn't work.
Guo An continued to ask: "We see that you have a strong body, but how are your martial arts skills?"
Jin Zhong was overjoyed and quickly replied: "Reporting to Guo Changshi, the common people have been sharpening their muscles and bones since they were young, and three or four strong men will not be able to get in easily."
"Very good."
Guo An nodded with satisfaction, "I wonder if you can follow me and work as a clerk in the Shi Division of Prince Yan's Palace, and for the time being help me watch and supervise the construction of the academy.
When the construction of the academy is completed, if you want to go to the academy to become a wife, no one will gossip... I wonder if you are willing? "
Jin Zhong was a little confused. He was a clerk in Prince Yan's Mansion. Such a big pie suddenly hit him on the head, which made him feel a little unreal.
Seeing Jin Zhong's expression, Guo An frowned slightly, "Huh? Don't you want to?"
Jin Zhong saluted quickly and said excitedly: "The common people are willing, the common people are willing."
"That's good."
A gentle smile appeared on Guo An's face, "Don't worry, I will never lose you by working as a scribe for me.
The treatment is the same as that of all the scribes in the government. "
Jin Zhong quickly raised his hands and saluted again, "Thank you, the common people, for your kindness to Guo Changshi."
Guo An smiled and waved his hand, then said: "Okay, you follow this first... The scribe went down and changed into clothes, received his waist badge, and was enthroned in the Changshi Division.
Then, come back to find me. "
"Yes, Guo Changshi."
Jin Zhong quickly saluted again.
"Don't worry, Guo Changshi. I will definitely explain everything about Chang Shi to Shizhong."
On the side, the scribe also quickly said to Guo An.
However, only the scribe himself knew how painful he was.
He happily brought in a man who recommended himself as his wife, but he ended up being attracted by Guo Changshi.
Moreover, he was directly accepted as a scribe.
If so, wouldn't his future position be in jeopardy?
However, he did not dare to disobey Guo An's order in the slightest.
As for Jin Zhong, the joy on his lips never subsided.
This is a scribe of the Prince of Yan's Palace. Although he is just a clerk, he has also entered the system of officials of the Prince of Yan's Palace.
"Brother Shizhong, we have been in Prince Yan's Mansion for so long, and we have never seen a scribe valued so highly by Guo Changshi."
"Hehe, I'm a little flattered too. Please ask this brother for advice in the future."
"Don't dare, don't dare. In the future, we will have to rely on you to speak kindly in front of Guo Changshi. In addition, our name is Huo Cai. You can just call us by our names from now on."
"Brother Huo, I wonder what I should pay attention to in Changshi Division?"
"You can't stretch your hands randomly, Guo Changshi asked you to be his scribe, you just need to listen to Guo Changshi's arrangements.
In addition, our Changshi Department also has a Zuo Changshi, Zhu Changshi... However, Zhu Changshi also has a scribe who is dedicated to serving him. Under normal circumstances, Zhu Changshi will not look for you... You only need to know Guo Changshi Whatever your preferences are...
Guo Changshi likes drawing drawings and the skills of craftsmen. He often runs outside the city to inspect various workshops in the mansion...
Guo Changshi usually does not get angry and has a gentle temper, but if you offend Guo Changshi, you must plead for mercy immediately, otherwise not only will your wealth and life be in danger, but your family will also be harmed...
besides……"
After Jin Zhong put on the clothes of a scribe of the Changshi Division, his whole body suddenly became energetic.
However, Jin Zhong's body is stronger than ordinary scribes, and he looks a bit honest.
"Guo Changshi... I wonder what's wrong with the villain?"
Feeling Guo An's gaze and remembering what the scribe named Huo Cai said to him, Jin Zhong couldn't help but panic and asked cautiously.
"You don't need to be so restrained in front of me. You only need to do the things I tell you well. After that, try not to disturb me if anything happens."
Guo An smiled gently, then pointed to a large pile of account books on the table and said: "These are all kinds of information about the academy. You can read them over first to get familiar with them. Then I will go with you to see them in person tomorrow." lock up……"
"Yes, Guo Changshi!"
Jin Zhong responded quickly, but his face was still restrained.
Guo An said again: "You can watch it here, and we will report your matter to His Highness."
Immediately, he ignored Jin Zhong, who was already tensed up, and walked out.
It wasn't until Guo An went out that Jin Zhong carefully picked up an account book and read it carefully...
Cunxin Palace.
After listening to Guo An's words, Zhu Di couldn't help but look weird.
"That Jin Zhong came to recommend his wife, and Guo Qing actually accepted him as a scribe in the Department of History?"
Guo An said: "Your Highness, Jin Zhong seems to be a very honest man. He comes from a prominent family and is familiar with the respective classics. It is a pity to become a master."
Zhu Di curled his lips and said, "It's even more of a pity to be a scribe."
Guo Ancai ignored him and continued: "Your Highness, this person has a loyal face and polite words. He is very popular with me."
Zhu Di nodded, "Since Guo Qing values him so much, let him be the scribe."
Guo An was overjoyed, "Thank you, Your Highness... However, as Jin Zhong wants to be a scribe, he will often be exposed to some secrets of the house, so for the sake of safety, Wei Chen also wants to ask Your Highness to send someone to check his details."
Zhu Di said: "Guo Qing is here specifically. Please send someone to find out the details of Jin Zhong."
Guo An said seriously: "Your Highness has misunderstood Wei Chen. Wei Chen only came to report Jin Zhong's affairs to Your Highness."
Zhu Di said: "That's it, we understand."
…
(End of chapter)
