The other three secretaries all took a breath after hearing what Yu Menglin said. Lei Yingzhi asked: "The feud between Cai Guoxi and Xu Ge's hometown is so bad that the court still allows him to serve in Songjiang? Could it be that the court really wants to take action against the Xu family?"
Yu Menglin pointed to his head and said to Lei Yingzhi: "Hey, brother Yuan Shu has been in the Hanlin Academy for more than half a year. He is still an inquiring person, but he has not made any progress."
Lei Yingzhi's face turned slightly red after hearing this. He smiled and said, "You are just a fool who can write articles. I have been studying for half my life and have never been to a county government office except when I entered school. How can I see through such a thing?"
He arched his hands and said with a smile: "Brother Boxiang gives me some advice." Zhang Guofu and Wu Zhongqian also laughed and said: "Brother Boxiang, tell me."
Yu Menglin ate a handful of them and felt a little proud. He couldn't help but point to Jiang Shandao: "These top figures are fighting each other like an antelope hanging its horns. This taste is beyond poetry. If the emperor had the intention to immediately accuse the Xu family, Cai Guoxi would not be a soldier, but a prefect - he had not done that before. Magistrate Songjiang?"
After hearing this, Zhang Guofu and Wu Zhongqian suddenly realized and nodded in agreement. Lei Yingzhi scratched his ears and cheeks, looked at Yu Menglin and said bluntly: "I don't understand."
Yu Menglin couldn't laugh or cry, and pointed to the sky and said: "Your Majesty, this is a warning to the Xu family. It depends on whether Mr. Xu Ge knows what to do. If the Xu family can restrain themselves, Cai Guoxi will always be on the alert. If he is shameless, he will be transferred to the prefect. !do you understand?"
Only then did Lei Yingzhi understand. He said worriedly: "It seems that I am not suitable to be an official. I don't understand this at all. I am afraid that I will die without knowing who tricked me."
Wu Zhongqian listened and said with a smile: "Brother Yuan Shu is too modest. The questions in this year's palace examination are not easy. Those who don't understand world affairs will not be able to answer the paper."
Lei Yingzhi smiled and said: "No, I am just a fool who has made a sudden discovery. Because in the past two years, I have been observing the government of the imperial court. I do not focus on mere writing, but focus on practical affairs. Therefore, before the imperial examination, I looked for the "Mu Ling Shu" I memorized books such as "Repaying for Good Government" and other books, and asked someone to get some transcripts of memorials and read the newspaper - otherwise I would have to be blinded."
After hearing this, the other three people first looked at each other, then laughed loudly, cupping their hands and saying to each other: "Same back, same back. Haha!"
It turned out that in the imperial examination of the Jiaxu Section, Zhu Yijun's paper contained twenty pieces of paper, which provided various data and related materials on the epidemic in a county in North Zhili this year.
The requirements for the answer sheet are relatively simple, that is, the Gongshi who participated in the imperial examination were asked to write a memorial based on the material content, and then write a disaster relief plan - similar to the combination of the essay and practical writing examinations in later generations. Those Gongshi who failed the exam could have half.
However, this palace examination is only for ranking, and does not depose the candidates. If they fail the examination, they will still be officials. Zhu Yijun's purpose in asking this kind of question was still to send a signal to the scholars and pave the way for the future reform of the imperial examination selection system.
What Lei Yingzhi and others did not know was that for those who could enter the Hanlin Academy, understanding politics was equally or even more important than understanding practical matters. Therefore, Zhu Yijun's rankings for these top ten academics are still based on their rankings in the general examination, and the palace examination results are only for reference.
These people were talking lively when suddenly someone coughed at the door. The man who came in was wearing a fourth-grade crimson official robe and scolded: "Have you finished sorting out the secretariat's handling regulations, and yet you are making noises and laughing here?!"
Lei Yingzhi turned around and saw that it was their immediate superior, Wang Tingzhan, who had been transferred from the Shaoqing of Taipu Temple to the director of the Attendant's Secretariat.
Seeing that he was angry, these young Hanlins immediately put their tails between their legs and returned to their seats to continue working. Wang Tingzhan took a look at the handling procedures they had prepared from Yu Menglin's hand, opened the door and went out again.
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At this time in Huating County, in the beautiful Tuisi Garden, rich autumn colors have been rendered among the pavilions and pavilions.
Xu Yuanchun, who had completely put aside his studies, went boating in Yanglian Lake, which covers an area of dozens of acres. He held a luxurious fishing rod produced by Rishenglong in Suzhou Prefecture and practiced the fishing skills contained in the "Fishing Classic" produced by Qingliu Bookstore.
For more than half a year, because Xu Jie loved his eldest grandson the most, no one in his family dared to mention the word "study" in front of him. Xu Jie had also spoken a long time ago, telling Xu Yuanchun to do whatever he wanted.
Therefore, Xu Yuanchun, who had been making progress in his studies, finally made up for his childhood shortcomings in the second year of Wanli - he who had wanted to catch fish and shrimps since he was a child could finally fish without restrictions.
Like playing mahjong, fishing can be addictive. What's more, the "Fishing Classic" currently circulating in the public classifies fishing methods, fishing gear and bait. The realm of fishing is divided into eight levels. Each level is based on the level of fishing methods, fishing gear used, etc., as well as the above. The middle and lower three levels.
This person is well versed in luxury marketing routines. Is there any reason to trap those who have money and idle time? ——In just one year, fishing has become as popular as mahjong around Nanjing, and has become a new hobby for wealthy people.
When it comes to fishing tackle, the products produced by Sunrise are far superior to those in the industry. There are luxurious fishing rods with gold and treasures specially designed and built for businessmen; there are also elegant rods made for literati and engraved with calligraphy works of famous celebrities and works of flowers, plants, fish and insects.
The most primitive and top-notch luxury item is a set of broken gemstones with natural colors and made of calligraphy and painting on selected gold wire bamboo joints. It is retractable and can be held in the hand when not fishing. It is elegant and high-end. Indescribable. At this time, what Xu Yuanchun was holding in his hand was a limited edition top-quality fishing rod worth 1,900 taels, of which there were only ten in the country.
Although he was holding a limited-edition fishing rod in his hand, what appeared in front of his eyes was the grandfather he had always admired since he was a child. When he heard about his experience in the capital, he looked scared and full of tears.
Ever since he learned that his name was among the top three but was crossed out by the emperor, although Xu Yuanchun did not stand in time, he still refused his family's persuasion and decisively gave up his career.
To be honest, Xu Yuanchun, who was fishing, felt that he was not crazy yet, but already had a big heart inherited from the old Xu family.
Although the emperor's attitude dealt a heavy blow to the Xu family, the former prime minister, who had many connections and disciples, was not someone who just closed his eyes and waited for death. Before Xu Yuanchun returned home, letters came one after another from all over the empire, and letters in reply were sent out from Tuisi Garden.
By the time Xu Yuanchun returned to Songjiang, public opinion in officialdom and among the people was already in full swing. Those who sympathized with Xu Yuanchun and blamed Xu Jie for being humiliated for no reason despite his efforts to bring order out of chaos have been making a fuss since the general examination, and gradually spread to the officialdom of the capital.
However, what made Xu Jie most disappointed and frustrated was his most proud disciple, Zhang Juzheng, who was serving as the Yuanfu of the Empire at this time. For more than half a year, he not only did not say a word, but also suppressed Ke Dao in the capital, preventing Xu Jie's few remaining minions from speaking out in the court.
So, Xu Yuanchun, who had no hope of turning around and could not go out to make people laugh, fell in love with fishing. This is a hobby of enjoying solitude alone, which suits him best. The name Zhang Juzheng has become taboo in the Xu Mansion.
In the new era, in addition to the taboo word "jie", the Xu family's taboos include "Juzheng, Shuda, Jiangling" and other original characters and homophones. All servants with the original surname Zhang in the Xu family were dismissed. No visitors named Zhang will be admitted.
But what he never expected was that the emperor had not let go of the old Xu family who swallowed the bitter fruit of Xu Yuanchun's dethronement with shame and humiliation. Ten days ago, a visitor said that the imperial court intended to reinstate Cai Guoxi, who had been dismissed from office. His position was still the Military Preparation Road, and it was the Songjiang Prefecture Military Preparation Road!
Old Xu Jie finally became angry. When Xu Yuanchun heard that his grandfather had dropped a teacup, he pushed his favorite set of Chenghua doucai to the ground and smashed it to pieces.
However, Xu Yuanchun thought in despair - these are of no use. From the news of Cai Guoxi's reinstatement and the emptiness of Tuisiyuan, it can be seen that the Xu family's building is already making creaking sounds, and its decline is imminent.
Seeing the scene of late autumn and the melancholy of family change right before his eyes, tears welled up in Xu Yuanchun's eyes again. Just then, his father Xu Fan came to call him, saying that he was coming to discuss matters at home, but Xu Yuanchun refused.
He told his father that the noose had been put around the Xu family's neck, and now there was only one plan. After leaving the land, he could live in poverty and contentment, which might save the family. If we continue to struggle, I am afraid that the disaster will spread to our descendants and our ancestors will not be able to eat blood.
He cried and said to Xu Fan: "My home is surrounded by fields, covering an area of nearly 10,000 hectares, ranking first in Songjiang, and half of Huating. Even if the emperor's mind is changed this time, what will happen ten or twenty years later? What if the emperor takes charge personally? If it breaks out later, instead of using Cai Guoxi as a warning like today, he may break into the house and ransack it! Father, the emperor is too young, and the Xu family - too old and too big!"
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