Prime Minister

Chapter 174 Teacher's Words
Zhang Yue arrived at Sanjian hall of Guozijian.

There was already an eunuch sitting here, and there were more than a dozen Xiaohuangmen standing on the left and right.

And Wu Zhongfu, the Metropolitan Supervisor, sat at the side and chatted with this eunuch.

Wuzhong Fuzhang Yue met several times. This person is famous for being ruthless and selfless. The same is true for the management of the Imperial College. He studies with strict laws, so most of the Tai students don't like him.

Zhang Yue felt a little nervous at the moment, he first bowed to Wu Zhongfu and the eunuch, he didn't dare to look more at him and stood aside with his head bowed.Li Gou said from the side: "Sanlang, this is Chen Duzhi."

Zhang Yue saluted again and said, "Emperor Tai student Zhang Yue knows it all."

Only then did Zhang Yue see clearly that the other party was in his 40s, with a smile on his face.

The other party smiled and said: "You are really young and promising. You can write such a masterpiece at this age. Supervisor Wu, under the guidance of Li Zhidao, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in this imperial school."

Li Gou had already retreated to the side, Wu Zhongfu answered the words: "There are indeed splendid talents in the Taixue, and this is also the reason why the officials are benevolent, benevolent and respectful."

Chen Duzhi looked at Zhang Yue and said: "Officials have always been elegant and respectful of scholars. Zhang Lang is so handsome and young, and he can write such brilliant works of three-character poems. He has a bright future."

Zhang Yue was a little excited, and couldn't help asking: "I'm afraid, do you all know that my name has already reached the sky?"

Chen Duzhi couldn't help laughing when he heard the words, looked Zhang Yue up and down, and said to Wu Zhongfu who was beside him: "You student is really a sincere boy."

Wu Zhongfu said: "The child can't speak, let everyone know how to laugh."

Although Wu Zhongfu said that Zhang Yue couldn't speak, he praised Zhang Yue's response.

Zhang Yue was at a loss when he heard the words, and his nervousness was beyond words. Seven points of this were true, and three points were also shown to others.

Chen Duzhi smiled and waved his hands: "Where are you talking, well said."

Chen Duzhi said to Zhang Yue: "The official family has already seen your three-character poem, and I will grant you the governor's history."

Zhang Yue said: "Please forgive me, the grassroots dare not accept it."

"Why?" Zhang Yue's answer did not exceed Chen Duzhi's expectations.

Zhang Yue knew that refusal was due procedure, but how to resign was also a trick.

One is true excuses, and the other is false excuses.

And the refusal must be reasonable, not empty, so as to achieve the effect of respecting others 'on the surface'.

Zhang Yuedao said: "The people of the grass heard that the ancient rulers ruled from Tao, and Tao came from Tao. Those who discuss governance in ancient and modern times must compromise with Confucius. Confucius told Lord Lu that government is based on the Nine Classics, but it is based on the Three Virtues."

"The three-character poems written by the grassroots are only for the benefit of the Nine Classics and the effect of enlightenment. They have contributed to the rule of law. Your Majesty ordered Mengtong to learn this three-character poem, which has fulfilled the wishes of the grassroots. How dare you try to reward it again."

After Zhang Yue's words, not only Chen Du knew, but even Wu Zhongfu was a little surprised by Zhang Yue's performance.

Chen Duzhi looked at Wu Zhongfu and said: "Okay, this son speaks very decently. When the official family visits the Guozijian on the [-]th next month, Li Zhidao will let this son accompany him to talk."

"Yes."

This time Li Gou was shocked and said, "Visiting the Imperial Academy?"

Wu Zhongfu said indifferently: "That's right, do you know what Li Zhi said now?"

Li Gou was startled and angry, but Wu Zhongfu didn't tell him any news about this matter, which made him embarrass himself in front of everyone.

Chen Duzhi didn't care about the intrigue between Guozijian and Taixue, but said to Zhang Yue: "Benefiting the Nine Classics, your tone is not small! I will truthfully tell the officials what I said!"

Immediately Zhang Yue looked as if he couldn't react for a while, and Chen Duzhi laughed and got up and left immediately.

Wu Zhongfu and Li Gou were sent out together.

After sending Chen Duzhi away, Wu Zhongfu returned to Sanjian Hall and said something to Zhang Yue, but Zhang Yue didn't listen too much.

He suddenly remembered the story of Fan Zhongyan that Senior Brother Guo had told him, which was "It's never too late to see him".

I didn't expect that I would see Song Renzong now.

Wu Zhongfu kept telling Zhang Yue, but Zhang Yue just nodded his head hard. When he really came back to his senses, Wu Zhongfu said that he was tired, and he looked at him with a smile when he was speaking directly.

Zhang Yue saw encouragement from everyone's eyes.Except for Li Gou, these lecturers all taught Zhang Yue's class and corrected his articles, so they can be regarded as teachers.

"I'm your age, let alone an official, I haven't even entered a county school."

"I remember that when I was 29 years old, I was a Jinshi Yike, and I just saw the official side."

"Back then, I happened to see an official's family patrolling by the side of the road. At that time, vendors invaded the street and occupied the road, but the official's family did not allow people to drive away the people. They would rather drive slowly. I was also fortunate to meet the official's family for the first time here."

"The official family is a benevolent king, you don't need to worry, it's just as good as it is today when you meet the king."

"Yes, the government appreciates scholars the most, not to mention that your three-character poem has been handpicked by his imperial pen."

All the lecturers reminded Zhang Yue kindly, which made Zhang Yue feel like Alexander.

Zhang Yue settled down and said: "The student will leave first."

"Alright."

All the lecturers present continued to cast encouraging glances.

Before leaving, Li Gou stopped Zhang Yue and ordered: "The officials will not tell others about the matter of going to the Taixue next month."

Zhang Yue said: "Students know."

Zhang Yue walked out of the Sanjian hall, thinking of the current official, he had to say that he really deserved a word of benevolence.But Zhang Yue remembered that Wang Anshi seemed to dislike Song Renzong in history, and he was quite critical.

After Zhang Yue returned to the Zhai Dormitory, he naturally had to face his roommates to question him, but he kept his mouth shut when he remembered Li Gou's order.

A few days later, Wu Anchi invited Zhang Yue to Wu's residence.

Zhang Yue agreed before, so of course he should come to the door.

So Zhang Yue arranged the matter in the studio in advance, and also went to Chen Xiang to explain it.

When Chen Xiang heard that Wu Chong had asked his second son, Wu Anchi, to visit the mansion, he showed a thoughtful expression.

Chen Xiang said to Zhang Yue: "Wu Chunqing and I have very little contact on weekdays, but the Wu family... has many connections in the court, such as the Lu family, the Han family, the Xia family, and the Wen family are all relatives of his sons and daughters. There are intricacies."

Zhang Yue said: "Sir, I'm afraid that the students will get along with the children of their family and get contaminated with the habits of a rich family."

Chen Xiang looked at Zhang Yue seriously and said, "I'm a little worried. I'm poor and talk about wealth, but some blind people feel the elephant."

"But you and I both came from a poor family. I saw the original me in you. When I first entered Bianjing, I was a little at a loss in front of the angry horses of the children of rich and noble families, but I didn't feel that I was inferior. My generation studied Why, whether you want to be an official at the top or beggars at the bottom, you can sit and talk about it."

"As long as you have this backbone in your heart, you can be honored or humiliated, and truly be called a scholar."

Zhang Yue heard Chen Xiang's words, but felt his blood welling up, and every sentence touched his heart.The emperor above is facing beggars, and all living beings are equal in my eyes.It's too difficult to do it, but it's easier to achieve 'everyone above himself is equal, and everyone below himself is distinct'.

Zhang Yue stood up and said, "The students have been taught."

Chen Xiang laughed and said: "It seems that I am saying that Wu Chongqing is wrong. Although I have never dated this person, Uncle Ouyang Yong and Wang Jiefu are his close friends. Regardless of other things, Wu Chongqing must have something special about him. You see He should take good care of the way to study and stand up."

After Chen Xiang's farewell, Zhang Yue heard that the teacher didn't seem to agree with him getting too close to Wu Chong.

First of all, Zhang Yue still doesn't know how Wu Chong is interested in him given his status today?But Chen Xiang already thought that the frequent political marriages between the Wu family and several prime ministers' families made people feel that the water was deep and complicated.

As for the children of the Wu family, they are all good people, but they are unavoidably rich and noble.

Perhaps this kind of political marriage is common among high-ranking officials, but I, a poor family with no foundation, should not join in.

Will Chen Xiang cheat herself?
No, my teacher considers every sentence from his own standpoint.

So Chen Xiang's words made Zhang Yue, who had already made up his mind, a little shaken.

The appointed day has come.

Zhang Yue still got dressed early in the morning, and was going to hire a carriage to go to Wu Mansion.

Unexpectedly, in front of Taixue's gate, the Wu family had already dispatched a carriage.

As soon as the other party saw Zhang Yue, he said: "Mr. Zhang Sanlang, my Mr. Erlang ordered this old servant to wait here for a long time."

It turned out that Wu An held the idea.

Zhang Yue said: "Thank you, Mr. Wu Erlang."

At that moment, Zhang Yue got into the carriage and drove to Wu Mansion.

Zhang Yue looked at the scenery of Bianjing flying past the window of the carriage.

"The carriage is fine, isn't it too fast?" The old servant asked attentively, for fear that there was something wrong with greetings.

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "Very good."

After hearing Zhang Yue's words, the old servant was relieved.

The carriage traveled very fast, and within half an hour, Zhang Yue arrived at the Wu Mansion.

There is no need for people to report, and someone will lead the way for Zhang Yue.

When he arrived in the mansion, Zhang Yue went through several porches and was taken to a hall to rest.

Zhang Yue looked at the beautiful trees and strange rocks outside the hall, a clear stream passed under the steps, and the pavilions and walls in the distance were hidden among the flowers, plants and trees.

Zhang Yue sighed with emotion at this scene of wealth and honor, but it did not fall into the vulgar taste.

After the servant served the tea, Wu Anchi came here first and smiled before waiting for a while: "Sanlang, I'll take you to see Daddy."

"There is Lord Lao Erlang."

Wu Anchi said, "You're welcome."

The two walked and chatted, Wu Anchi smiled and said: "Although my father is very dignified and unsmiling in front of me, he appreciates talented young scholars very much. Saburo will see his father soon, so don't be restrained."

Zhang Yue heard the words and said: "I am terrified. Your honor is the imperial court's big official in the frontier. If you have time to see such an unknown person like Zhang, you will be at a loss for the next moment."

Wu Anchi said with a smile: "Sanlang is really an honest person. In fact, I respect Sanlang's talent. When I was in Taixue, I recommended Sanlang to my father many times. After hearing this, my father said that he would meet when he was free. What I said was so good. But father suddenly became the transfer envoy of Xijing, so this matter has been delayed."

"Now Daddy has only a few days to go back to Beijing to visit relatives, but as soon as I mentioned it, Daddy promised to see Sanlang."

Zhang Yue heard the words and said: "So that's the case, Mr. Erlang is so supportive, Sanlang really doesn't know how to be grateful."

Wu Erlang smiled and said, "No matter what, Sanlang is a talented person. Even without my words, he will still be famous in the future."

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "Don't dare to do it, Mr. Erlang's words are serious."

(End of this chapter)