Wanli Xinming

Chapter 328
In April of the 13th year of Wanli, the capital spent it in the atmosphere of mourning the king of Zhongxing County.Since the emperor first published the article "Reminiscing the Old Mister" in the newspaper, all the dignitaries in the government and the opposition have written mourning articles.

The discussion caused by Zhang Juzheng's great grief and honor was quickly overwhelmed by this trend, and his image became more and more tall, and even many articles have made it a myth - already courtiers have played it. Kong St.

Now the Zhang family has risen to the sky and entered the ranks of honorable officials. In addition to Zhang Jingxiu, the second-class county king, there is also the sixth brother, Zhang Yunxiu, who was named an earl because of Princess Shang Shouyang.

At this time, in addition to the surname Zhu, the family of Ru Si Xuanhe could be counted in one slap.Such riches and honors are like cooking oil on fire, if you don't learn to walk on thin ice, you will be overturned in the palm of your hand.

The second-class county king Zhang Jingxiu was in the fog, and he became more cautious and cautious under the fear.After all, as a newcomer, the Zhang family's heritage is much worse than that of old brands such as Dingguo Gong and British Gong - fortunately, Zhang Maoxiu, the biggest unstable factor in the family, has been much more honest.

That day, Feng Bao committed suicide in front of Zhang Juzheng's bed, and the body was quickly swept away by Wei Chao's reeds. Zhang Maoxiu, who was standing outside the door, was not aware of it, and he felt that his little path was insignificant compared to his second brother, Zhang Jingxiu— —Actually, Zhang Jingxiu, who was in the room at the time, almost died of fright.

The side effect of this incident was that Zhang Maoxiu made too much of his brain, and he always felt that his second brother was hiding a lot of secrets under the slightly dull expression.After all, as the de facto eldest son, Zhang Jingxiu spent the longest time with Zhang Juzheng.

With the passing away of Zhang Juzheng and the change of the Zhang family's identity, Zhang Maoxiu will encounter a tacit ceiling in the officialdom - neither the political affairs hall nor the official department will allow the Xun family to step into the private plot of the civil officials, and Zhang Maoxiu will stop at the fourth grade. It was obvious, so his temper also restrained along with his ambition.

On the Dragon Boat Festival in the 13th year of Wanli, Zhang Siwei has been acting as the prime minister for a full month. The capital and the world are calm, and people have gradually accepted Zhang Juzheng's departure.After all, the earth can continue to rotate without anyone.

After Zhang Siwei got the first move on the posthumous title of Zhang Juzheng, the second axe showed high political literacy.Xu Yuanchun, Xu Jie's grandson, granted the magistrate of Huazhou, Xi'an Prefecture, the political envoy of Shaanxi Province, as a magistrate.

Xu Jie died in the 12th year of Wanli, that is, last year. The emperor and Zhang Juzheng did not treat him lightly because he obstructed the reform in his early years. The master's family should be on the day when it is appropriate to be arrogant and eliminated, and use sensibility and self-sustainability to turn to the dark. Set the chaos in order, oppose the government, and die as a famous prime minister." He was fully praised for defeating Yan Song and rectifying the chaos. ".

But Xu Jie is Xu Jie, and the Xu family is Xu family. Xu Jie's death has not solved the "imprisonment" of Xu's house: that day, the emperor let go of Xu's house, which had lured the people to change, and he was already looking at Zhang Ju's front. The biggest concession on the sub.

Xu Yuanchun thought that his destiny in this life was to live in the fields, so although he was famous, he did not participate in the selection of officials by the Ministry of Personnel.Unexpectedly, people are sitting at home, officials come from the sky, and their heads are dizzy after receiving the appointment documents from the Ministry of Personnel.

His father Xu Fan was also a little confused, but unfortunately the old man returned to the west. Xu Fan was cleaned up by Gao Gong back then, and his level dropped a lot after he was sent to join the army, and he didn't understand what the imperial court meant.As for discussing with Xu Kun and Xu Ying - it's better not to ask them.

Seeing that Xu Yuanchun was still confused, Xu Fan hesitated and said, "This is always a good thing, right?"

Xu Yuanchun let out a long sigh and said: "If it's not a good thing, who would still be an official? But we live in the fields, pay grain and pay taxes on time, and no one can do anything to us. If we enter the officialdom, it will be unpredictable. ."

Xu Fan and his son tried to get to the point for a long time, so they gritted their teeth and pulled down their faces. They asked someone to write a letter and went to Nanjing to ask Li Zhi to meet.Anyway, Xu Yuanchun can take office according to the date after receiving the appointment, and there is still time.

Today's editor-in-chief of Nanjing Daily, Li Zhi, is amazing. It is rumored that this person is a commoner, and he has carried the banner of "anti-Confucianism and restoration of true Confucianism" in the ideological and cultural circles of the Ming Dynasty. Compared with other masters of Xinxue, Their achievements have been thrown beyond their shadows.

There are also rumors among the people that Li Zhi has been in correspondence with the current sage for several years, and Feng Bangning, the proprietor of Nanjing Daily, was recently awarded a knighthood for his cultural and educational achievements. No matter whoever speaks, these brothers are more authoritative than Xu Gongye, the boss of Nanjing. high.

Compared with Li Zhi's current status, Xu Fan's current status is even worse than that of an ordinary white man, because Li Zhi doesn't want to see his family at all.When Xu Fan was crazy in the past, Li Zhi was still a tutor for the imperial examination. Yunni's 30 years were very different, and Xu Fan on the road lamented that the world is impermanent.

When he arrived at the Nanjing Daily Business Office, which occupies a large area, Xu Fan handed over his name stamp at the door and waited for someone to inform him.After waiting for a meal, I was invited in.

When I entered the door of the newspaper office, I saw that everyone inside looked like a clockwork had been tightened, all of them were not looking sideways, and they were walking with wind.The workers with ink on their bodies walked side by side with the men wearing square scarves. He actually saw several women walking in and out of some rooms with manuscripts in their hands.

In addition to being shocked, Xu Fan secretly praised that the atmosphere here is different.When I got to the door of the editor-in-chief, I heard someone talking loudly: "Confucius' moral importance is naturally enough to shade future generations."

Xu Fan was taken aback and stopped involuntarily.Hearing that voice, he continued: "However, for thousands of years, the Chinese people have always regarded the right and wrong of Confucius as right and wrong, so there is no right or wrong ear!"[Note 1]
Although I often see such words in Nanjing Daily, Xu Fan stuck out half of his tongue when he heard the impassioned voice in it like a speech.

At this moment, someone behind him asked, "Who are you looking for?" Xu Fan turned his head and saw a spirited old man standing behind him with a very familiar face.

Xu Fan blurted out: "But Mr. Nanming?" Then he bowed and saluted: "Old Xu Fan, I have seen the old gentleman, let's say goodbye-" He raised his head for a few years.

Wang Daokun heard that the gray-haired squire in front of him was Xu Fan, and hurriedly replied, "Mr. Yangzhai, we met each other when we returned to Beijing in the 45th year of Jiajing's reign to pay respects to Mr. Zun Xu—your memory is really good." , Now I lift my pen and forget words, turn my face and forget people, no wonder I look up."

The two talked a few words, and Wang Daokun said, "This is not the place to talk. Are you here to find Li Zhi?"

Xu Fan nodded and said yes, Wang Daokun smiled and said, "He is writing a script and scolding people. If you are not in a hurry, come and sit with me first." After that, he led Xu Fan to his room next to him, and a servant came in and poured it over. Tea.

Xu Fan said strangely: "When did Mr. Nanming arrive in Nanjing? Why are you here—" He looked around.

Wang Daokun said with a smile: "In the past, when Zhang Wenming was assassinated, I was also arrested by Jin Yiwei. After I came out, I resigned from office, but luckily the emperor gave permission. I have devoted myself to poetry and poetry at home for the past two years, but I was called by Li Zhi through Qi Jiguang. Come and help him out here."

Xu Fan sighed after hearing it, and Wang Daokun asked Xu Jie's death, and apologized for not going to express his condolences in person.After chatting for a while, he asked, "Is there a relationship between Duke Yangzhai and Li Zhi? He has his eyes on the top of his head. Don't be angry with him for a while."

Xu Fan sighed and said, "Because the imperial court suddenly granted an official dog, the family was a little scared, and they thought about coming to the 'Puyi Qing Prime Minister' to discuss an idea. The door that can enter is still my late father's legacy." Seeing Wang Daokun's expression of doubt , he explained:

"My father once rehabilitated Yang Sheng'an, and his son Yang Youren has never stopped communicating with the Han family. Before that, a letter came to Mr. Zhuo Wu, and the old man came here with the cheek." Wang Daokun suddenly realized.

Yin smiled and said: "The rumors in the market are not credible. Where is there such a 'common minister'! Although the emperor and Li Zhuowu have written correspondence, they are all discussing the learning of the sages. Li Zhuowu also strictly abides by his duty and does not dare to talk nonsense."

Hearing this, Xu Fan's face was a little embarrassed, and he said, "The Han family has been working in agriculture for these years, not only did they cut off contact with the officialdom, but now they can't even understand the current situation - it can be regarded as an emergency medical treatment."

Wang Daokun stroked his beard and said with a smile, "How old is the old man Xuchang Yangzhai, would you like to hear me talk about the truth in this?"

Xu Fan had this intention, and he said happily: "Mr. Nanming, please speak, I am very grateful."

Wang Daokun said with a smile: "This must be Zhang Ziwei's handwriting. Therefore, when the king of Zhongxing County was the prime minister, in order to break the 200-year-old habit, he overcorrected, his government was strict, and the officialdom suffered for a long time!"

After Xu Fan heard this sentence, he had already figured it out completely, and thanked him: "It can be said that I broke it in one sentence, thank you old gentleman!"

Wang Daokun smiled and said: "That being the case, Yuanchun's nephew's county official can do it, it doesn't matter. If you don't want to do it, you can pick up the book at home and go for the Jinshi examination. This time, as long as you get on the list, With the temper of the emperor, the ranking cannot be bad."

After speaking, he sighed: "Don't say it's Yangzhai, it's just a few years since I left the officialdom, and there are more and more things I don't understand. In the past ten years, although there have been no soldiers in the middle of the country, it is magnificent. Not to mention the taste, it can be called 'a change unseen in a thousand years' - sincerity!"

　[Note 1]: All of Li Zhuowu's original words, Lao Mo has not changed a word.

　　
　
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