The next day, Hanlin Academy.
The Hanlin Academy in the Ming Dynasty was a relatively relaxed institution. Everyone read, wrote articles, revised national history, etc., and also took on some private work to support the family.
For example: giving lectures to the children of prominent families.
Tutoring remuneration, coupled with salary, life is quite comfortable, but becoming an official is all about getting ahead, and no one looks down on these things.
Because of this, the Hanlin Academy is a place with extremely high moral standards on the surface, but in reality it is extremely violent.
The literati looked down upon each other, and most of the people here were pretentious and dissatisfied with their own situation, so they would inevitably complain. Even the high officials in the court were considered mediocre by them.
They all have the same mentality: I can do it if I want, but I just don’t have a chance.
It’s no wonder that they are like this. Eight-part essay is difficult enough, but they overcame obstacles and passed all the way. In the end...it was just a change of place to study. Although they had official positions, it was more like a charity, so they were naturally dissatisfied.
Liu Jian walked, listened, and watched...
Colleagues discussed national affairs on a daily basis, talked about various dissatisfaction with the imperial policies, and expressed their own unique opinions. Occasionally, they would burst into exclamations and compliments, and some people had different opinions and became red-faced.
What he saw and heard made him feel naive...
At first, he was also one of them, but as time went by, he gradually stopped joining in. To put it bluntly, they were just a group of depressed people who talked about what they would do after gaining power. A political achievement that shocked the world and made the gods weep.
To put it more harshly, there is no essential difference between this and a talkative woman who talks about the boss and scolds the west.
Now that Liu Jian was given an opportunity, he was naturally even more dismissive of it.
What he is now pursuing is no longer just a high-profile job, but a real career, a way to show off his ambitions and realize what he initially boasted about.
After patrolling around, he finally saw the person he was looking for in a corner.
Li Dongyang held a volume of books in his arms and ignored the noise around him. He sat quietly alone, looking outstanding.
At the age of eighteen, he has yet to grow a beard, and there is only a circle of slightly black hair on the corners of his lips. He looks a bit immature, but the calmness between his brows gives people a sense of maturity and stability.
When he noticed someone sitting down in front of him, Li Dongyang just bowed and continued to be immersed in his own world.
"Dong Prodigy, you are so eager to learn!"
Li Dongyang was startled, then slowly raised his head and saw that it was Liu Jian. He closed the book, cupped his hands and said with a smile, "It turns out to be Brother Xixian."
Liu Jian was more than ten years older than Li Dongyang, and now he is in his early thirties. Calling him Li Shendong was not a big deal, and this nickname was spread throughout the Hanlin Academy, so Li Dongyang had no discomfort.
"Are you not bothering me?" Liu Jian said politely.
"It doesn't matter." Li Dongyang said with a smile, "Students have read this book "Three Kingdoms" countless times and have already memorized the content."
"As expected of Li Shentong." Liu Jian praised. He knew that what Li Dongyang said by heart was not an adjective, but that he could really recite it word for word.
However, he was somewhat confused about this, "Brother Dongyang seems to have a special liking for the Romance of the Three Kingdoms?"
Li Dongyang has not yet taken a nickname, so Liu Jian can only call him this.
"Well...this period of history has a unique charm. Every time I read it, I gain something new." Li Dongyang nodded with a smile.
Liu Jian praised: "If you review the past and learn the new, you can become a teacher; Brother Dongyang is a great talent, and he will definitely be the pillar of the country in the future."
"I don't dare to take it seriously. Brother Xixian is being ridiculous." Li Dongyang said politely. Then he realized something and asked softly: "Brother Xixian...is there something wrong?"
"Well..." Liu Jian didn't hide it and said directly: "The emperor ordered me to take charge of the compilation of Zhongzong's true records."
"Oh? Zhongzong's Records..." Li Dongyang's eyes lit up and he immediately caught the deep meaning of the words. However, due to the noble nature of the literati and the difficulty of showing urgency, he could only smile and hold his hands in hand: "Congratulations to Brother Xixian, Your Majesty's discerning eyes. Man, it’s finally time for Brother Xixian’s gold to shine.”
Liu Jian smiled and said, "I am short of a deputy. Brother Dongyang, are you willing to be aggrieved?"
This isn't an grievance, it's clearly just trying to give him a hand.
The two of them usually have a good relationship, but Li Dongyang didn't expect Liu Jian to be so... interesting.
"This...student has little talent and little knowledge. I'm afraid that I might miss Brother Xixian's big event." Li Dongyang said reservedly.
Liu Jian chuckled: "No one in the Hanlin Academy knows Li Shentong's knowledge. If you can't do it, then I can't think of anyone else."
Liu Jian invited again: "I wonder if Brother Dongyang is willing to give in?"
It’s enough to be self-effacing once, but to be self-effacing again would seem pretentious, and it would inevitably give people a sense of being too noble. Li Dongyang naturally saw that this was a good opportunity for promotion, and immediately said:
"Thanks to Brother Xixian for your love, that student would be disrespectful."
"Haha... that's how it should be." Liu Jian laughed, "As a brother, I have to rely on Brother Dongyang."
"Where there..."
While the two were talking about business, Hanlin noticed Liu Jian and immediately came to him.
Yesterday, the eunuch passed the decree. Although they did not hear the specific content, they also knew that Liu Jian was probably going to become prosperous and it was necessary to form a good relationship in advance.
Soon, the two were surrounded by their colleagues...
…
Royal study room.
Li Qing and Zhu Jianshen sat opposite each other in a harmonious atmosphere.
"Li Qing has devoted his whole life to the country and is the pillar of the country. I am young and inexperienced. Sometimes I speak harshly. If you love me, please don't take it to heart." Zhu Jianshen's posture was very low, looking like a polite and virtuous corporal.
Li Qing felt physically and mentally comfortable, not because he was obedient, but because Zhu Jianshen was much calmer than Zhu Qizhen and knew how to hold back. óΠъ.oяＧ
The emperor must have this quality.
"Your Majesty, you are so polite. I have grown old and my body is nothing more than a broken body now. I'm afraid I am weak-minded!" Li Qing sighed softly.
I think you are still alive...Zhu Jian was deeply slandered, but his face was still full of joy, and he said with a smile:
"Years ago, Liaodong paid tribute to several thousand-year-old ginseng from Changbai Mountain. This ginseng is the most nourishing. I will order someone to send it to you later."
"Then thank you, Your Majesty." Li Qing said with a smile.
Zhu Jianshen also smiled: "Aiqing has contributed a lot to the Ming Dynasty, what does a few ginseng sticks mean?"
After a pause, "I have something important to discuss with your beloved."
Li Qing tapped his chin: "Your Majesty, please speak."
"Then let me tell you straight." Zhu Jianshen said, "I am the Son of Heaven and the Son of Man. The Supreme Emperor has been in the grassland for more than ten years. As the son of man, how can I just sit back and watch my father wander away?"
In fact, in Zhu Jianshen's heart, his father was probably dead.
After all...the grassland has been so messy these years.
Not just him, most people think so.
Zhu Jianshen did this just to seize military power by sending troops from scratch and through operations.
"This won't work." Li Qing refused simply.
Zhu Jian was stunned for a moment, and then became a little angry: "As a son of man, is it wrong to welcome back the Supreme Emperor? The Ming Dynasty ruled the country with filial piety..."
"Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor is in the Ming Dynasty. There is no need to send troops." Li Qing said, "He is in Jinling. If you want to welcome him back, it is only a matter of words."
It's impossible not to tell the truth, otherwise no one will be able to say no when Zhu Jianshen comes to the table.
But when the truth was told, Zhu Jianshen found it difficult to deal with himself, because he had only been the emperor for half a year and his butt was not yet warm.
If he really wants to welcome the Supreme Emperor back, his situation will be... very embarrassing.
After all...he's not in power yet.
"What are you talking about?" Zhu Jian stood up in confusion, both angry and afraid that Li Qing was telling the truth.
Li Qing, however, was calm and said: "I am not talking nonsense. The Supreme Emperor has returned a long time ago. The Supreme Empress... should now be called Queen Mother Qian. She is also accompanying the Supreme Emperor in Jinling. The little girl before is the Supreme Emperor's legitimate daughter. , that is, the emperor’s sister.”
"You fart!"
Zhu Jianshen said in shock and anger: "The Supreme Emperor is clearly on the grassland, how could he be in Jinling?"
"That's the fact. If the emperor doesn't believe it, you can send an honor guard to greet him." Li Qing shrugged and said, "He is in the Yongqing Marquis Mansion. The emperor will know when he comes back."
"Are you...serious?"
"If there are lies, I am willing to die." Li Qing said.
Zhu Jianshen: (⊙o⊙)…
'thump! ’ He fell down on the chair and stared at Li Qing, but could not see any flaws. After a long time, he sighed and believed what Li Qing said.
This was too easy to expose, and there was no need for Li Qing to tell this lie.
"When did the second uncle know what happened?" Zhu Jianshen asked.
Li Qing nodded: "It was very early. Your second uncle didn't know about it at first. He didn't know the details until your sister came to Beijing."
Zhu Jianshen's face was miserable, this was too embarrassing, he... was a concubine, and the Qian family was the legitimate harem. If his father came back with his harem and legitimate son, how would he deal with himself.
He has not yet stabilized the government, and the officials have not yet returned to their homes. If I come back...
Then his emperor... I'm afraid it's come to an end!
Zhu Qizhen doted on Qian more than he doted on Zhen'er.
Zhu Jianshen knew this. He didn't know how many times he had heard his mother complain about this, and he also knew that his father had no feelings for him.
After all...they have been separated for so many years.
Zhu Jianshen was in a dilemma. He wanted to ask if his father had given birth to a son, but he didn't dare to ask. He was afraid that knowing the truth would make it even harder to accept.
"Um...Father, why...why doesn't he come back earlier?"
Li Qing smiled and explained: "He has no intention of becoming emperor now, and he does not want to come to the capital to influence the court situation."
After a pause, "The Emperor is benevolent and filial. I think that if the Emperor insists on inviting me, the Supreme Emperor will still be willing to come back."
Zhu Jian swallowed deeply and asked again: "Who knows about the Supreme Emperor?"
"Here in Shuntian, there are only you and me, the monarch and my minister." Li Qing said.
"Huh~" Zhu Jianshen couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. He cleared his throat, smiled unnaturally, and said, "Jinling is rich and prosperous, and the climate is pleasant. Since my father is unwilling to return to Beijing, naturally I can't force him."
"Be filial and filial, you must not only be filial but also obedient," Zhu Jianshen stammered, "Li Qing...do you think so?"
Li Qing nodded with a smile: "So...does the Emperor still want to send troops?"
"...The Supreme Emperor is not in the grassland, so there is no need to send troops." Zhu Jianshen said sarcastically.
He had a big headache. This was really not a surprise, but a shock!
"Does the Emperor have anything else to do?"
"No, no more."
"Then, please retreat." Li Qing cupped his hands and turned to leave. After walking a few steps, he turned back and asked, "The Changbai Mountain ginseng that the emperor promised...?"
"Ang, I'll send it to Aiqing later." Zhu Jianshen said politely.
"Hmm..." Li Qing smiled with satisfaction before continuing to walk out of the palace.
As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the palace, he saw Xiao Hengzi coming in and saying: "Your Majesty, Liu Jian, the editor of Hanlin Academy, has asked to see him. He said that he has selected a candidate to compile Zhongzong's Records. Please take a look at it."
Li Qing paused and left in no hurry.
It was about Zhu Qiyu's posthumous reputation, he had to check it, Jingtai could not be let down...
