I am the king of the dead

Chapter 854 A Man Who Lives Between Heaven and Earth
Like Li Sui, he had to travel five thousand miles to come to the capital to participate in the Spring Festival after bankruptcy. How could the idle silver in the hands of the capital be enough for such a standard banquet?
It is very important to invite a teacher to a banquet. In the most ruthless Vanity Fair in the officialdom, if there is no one behind you, even a petty official will smack your nose at you.

"When Master Shang took part in the imperial examination, didn't he participate in such a banquet?" Zhu Qiyu looked at Shang Ren's rather reserved appearance and asked knowingly.

As one of the Nine Ministers, Shang Ren, Zhu Qiyu had made a negative comment on Shang Ren. If not, how could Shang Ren be the Minister of Taichang Temple.

"The family is poor, so there is no way to read books." Shang Ren looked at such a luxurious place and the women who accompanied him, showing a wry smile.

Shang Ren quoted a sentence from Song Lian's "Preface to Sending a Horse to Dongyang" written by Song Lian, a well-known civil servant in the late Yuan and early Ming Dynasties, expressing that he did not have the money to organize such a feast for teachers.

Being poor is probably a common portrayal of a poor family. To be able to come to the capital to take part in the examination, I have already spent all my wealth.

"Then Master Shang is really powerful." Zhu Qiyu said sincerely.

Shang Ren was the only legal Sanyuan Jidi in the Ming Dynasty. The other Huang Guan was expelled from his fame by Zhu Di. He was able to get Sanyuan Jidi without asking a teacher back then.

Shang Ren said with a sigh: "Xuande has passed the township examination for ten years, wasted ten years and failed to pass the examination, and orthodox ten years before passing the rank. Looking back, ten years have passed."

Shang Lu has already won the first place in the provincial examination in Xuande for ten years, but the intervening ten years has been wasted until the orthodox ten years before he won the first place in the general examination and the palace examination. The powerlessness and sorrow of recalling the past.

The wastage of these ten years is the cause and effect of Shang Ren's inability to hire a teacher, and it is the darkest moment in his life.

When he was hit by Juren, he thought he was a fish jumping through the dragon's gate, only to realize that there was a darker road waiting for him ahead, and this road would last ten years.

If Shang Lu had so much money, he would have been awarded Jinshi for his talent, but he didn't have the money, so he could only pass the exam like this.

Ten years of Zhengtong was an interesting time. At that time, Yang Shiqi had just fallen from power, and Wang Zhen was stealthily usurping the artifact. Shang Ren seized such an opportunity to show his face.

"This Master Shang has been in a high position all year round, so no one invites Master Shang?" Of course Zhu Qiyu knew what kind of life Shang Ren was living in those ten years without a high school education. The bitterness of it cannot be explained clearly in a few words.

On the contrary, Shang Ren was famous for his title on the gold list in the early days, and he was on the rise, and he sat in the Hanlin Academy until he was a bachelor of the Imperial Academy.

"Yes, but I rejected them all." Shang Ren was silent for a moment and said: "Out of the silt but not stained, clean ripples but not demon, this world cannot be cleared and turbid, only to be alone."

Shang Lu was deeply hurt by this banquet, how could he encourage this trend?
Ten years, how many decades can a life have?
Of course, some people are not like this, and some people will retaliate and encourage this kind of unhealthy tendencies. Instead of hating this phenomenon, they are in the same boat and help evildoers, and they are the majority.

Once they gain power, even the dogs in their own village have to arrange a position and receive some salary.

Zhu Qiyu said with a smile: "If all the scholars in the world were as independent as Master Shang, they would have repaid the world long ago. However, Master Guan Shang seems to have no intention of getting promoted and getting rich. He writes some history books all day long. A man who lives in the world In the meantime, be a Marquis and a Prime Minister!"

Shang Ren immediately said: "I know myself, I don't have the ability to roll in the mud, so it's better to be more expensive, and it will naturally be more expensive."

People have self-knowledge.

Shang Ren has been studying books for so many years, and his head has long been dull. Let him study history and he can study and tell the truth and the truth clearly. Maybe one day someone will set you up, You don't know it, and you will be sent to prison in a daze.

He went from a bachelor of the Imperial Academy to Taichang Temple, and he really couldn't stay in the Imperial Academy.

As for the emperor's intention to promote him, he can only thank the emperor for his kindness.

Zhu Qiyu never pushes people. Of course, after learning about Shang Ren in detail, he wanted to change Shang Ren from a government official to an administrative officer, so he took Shang Ren out to watch the excitement, but it seemed that Shang Ren had no intention of doing this, so he This topic stopped.

I haven't watched the excitement with His Majesty, so how can I be named a Marquis and a Prime Minister?

The twisted melon quenches thirst, but is not sweet.

The fairies who accompanied the wine somewhat felt something strange from the atmosphere of the inside and outside of the words. This noble son is probably a very noble person, and he is definitely not a merchant's family.

Which of the scholar-officials who came to Hongxiu Zhao didn't look at people with their nostrils?It is those wealthy and luxurious households who can show off in front of them, but in front of these scholar-bureaucrats in the court, all of them are humble.

This very powerful Master Shang, listening to their chitchat, is obviously an orthodox ten-year Jinshi and a Jinshi, and his official rank in the court is not low, but even such a person, in front of this noble son, is also inferior.

The young master didn't move his chopsticks, and the commerce bachelor didn't even dare to look at it.

On the one hand, Shang Ren’s restraint is because he is really not suitable for this kind of fireworks place. He has been a gentleman all his life. A person who is unhappy in the court.

The second aspect was that His Majesty was in front of him, he dared not be unrestrained, and disrespectful in front of the palace, that would be disrespectful.

The fairies who accompanied the wine seemed to be joking and making the scene extremely lively, but they were also quite careful. With Zhu Qiyu as the center of the circle, within five feet, two atmospheres with different atmospheres inside and outside were formed. .

If this is accidentally offended, tomorrow I don't know which dry well it will sink into.

They will keep their mouths shut about today's affairs, keep their secrets in their stomachs, and they won't even tell the closest people. Hu Yi said that the voices of the three religions, the nine streams, the seven aunts and the eight women are very loud, but the real Xinmi is not secret. Will break up with anyone who is not qualified.

For example, the eldest son of Prince Xiang's mansion still has a concubine and a son outside.

Shang Ren also knew that he was a bit ignorant of flattery. His Majesty intended to promote him, but he refused. This is not disobedience, but what is it?
But Zhu Qiyu didn't care at all, and chatted with Shang Ren about some interesting things inside and outside the court.

Shang Ren's frightened heart gradually calmed down. His Majesty is indeed a very easy-going person. As long as it does not harm Daming's interests, His Majesty will be gentle and gentle.

After Xing'an whispered to a little Huangmen twice, he bowed his head and said to Zhu Qiyu: "Grandfather, the feast for teachers has begun, and my servant invites us to go over."

Zhu Qiyu stood up and said: "The time has come, let's go and watch the excitement."

Xing'an walked last, took out a few silver coins and handed them over to the fairies who accompanied the drinks. Although he didn't say a word, the sinister appearance made the fairy feel a chill from her tailbone straight to her forehead , terrified.

When Xing'an went out, he turned his head and glanced, just this one glance made the fairies tremble and their teeth chattered.

After Xing'an left the door, he put away his insidious look, adjusted his expression, shook his head, walked quickly a few steps, and caught up with His Majesty.

He is not a person who behaves in front of His Majesty and behind His Majesty's back, but sometimes, he needs to become that vicious person, that cruel person, and he will become like this.

Fortunately, when working under His Majesty, except when His Majesty first ascended the throne in the Qing Palace, when Xing'an wanted to be cruel and merciless, there were very few times.

Under normal circumstances, Xing'an has to cooperate with Yu Shaobao to persuade His Majesty to be merciful and forgiving. In terms of cruelty, Xing'an is still far from His Majesty.

"After the master banquet, it's okay if you win, and there will be another table to thank the teacher and Luming Banquet on the left and right. If you don't win, it will be broken." Zhu Qiyu was talking to Shang Ren while walking.

"The minister knows." There are no outsiders on the left and right. Shang Ren is a minister but not me. Hu Shangshu taught Shang Ren that the four words of respect and obedience must be kept in mind at all times in order to be invincible in the court.

"You know?" Zhu Qiyu gave Shang Ren a strange look. Shang Ren avoided the trick of inviting and thanking a teacher like a snake. How did he know what Zhu Qiyu was going to say?
Painful memories from the past suddenly start attacking Shang Ren.

Shang Ren thought it over for a while, and then replied respectfully: "If you are selected, you are a Jinshi, you are a scholar-bureaucrat, you have entered the sect, you are a member of the sect, and if you become a member of the sect, you are a class of people."

"If you don't win, if you don't hold the Lu Ming Banquet, you will be an outsider. During the New Year, you have to be more respectful than your father-in-law in order to maintain this weak relationship. If you are not careful, this relationship will be broken. It’s okay, if it’s just broken, it’s even more difficult if you hate your teacher.”

"If you don't win, it's like walking on thin ice. But to maintain this relationship, the cost will be far away."

"That's why the imperial examination is also called Yuelongmen. The inside and outside of the gate are completely different."

Zhu Qiyu walked to the private room that Xing'an had prepared for a long time ago. This was the best place in this banquet for inviting teachers. Even if he came out to watch the excitement, Xing'an would not allow His Majesty to have anyone on top.

There is only one piece of sky in Daming, and that is Your Majesty.

Shang Ren explained the word "Longmen" clearly in a few words.

The reason why he was able to express it so clearly is entirely because of his personal experience. If Shang Ren spent all his wealth when he was young, he would probably still be able to invite such a mentor, but if he failed, the subsequent expenses would not be because Shang Ren was poor. family can afford it.

"It's started." Zhu Qiyu squinted slightly and looked at the audience.

Under the bright lights, all the lamps in the red sleeves were suddenly extinguished, and it was plunged into darkness. Two rows of fairies on the stage, holding bright lights, walked onto the stage, music was played, and the fairies on the stage Holding the lamp, his figure is graceful and elegant in the light.

The corner of Zhu Qiyu's mouth twitched, and he said coldly: "Lime blowtorch."

The lamps in the hands of these fairies are lime blowtorches made by Shijing Factory. Because of the scarcity of light oil, the use of this kind of blowtorches is still limited to a small area today. The most abundant places are about In Songjiang Prefecture, light oil is distributed in Songjiang Prefecture.

This light oil blowtorch appeared in the hands of the fairy, so it can be seen that the person who invited the master today must be a distinguished guest, and they put on such a big show.

The glass cover of this light oil blowtorch is colored glass, which is full of brilliance and colors under the light.

"Overstepping." Xing'an stood up and dared to overstep in front of His Majesty. It was true that he was lighting a lantern in the latrine, looking for death.

But Zhu Qiyu signaled Xing'an to sit down, Zhu Qiyu never said that this lime blowtorch is not allowed to be used by civilians, and Zhu Qiyu is allowed to be the street lamp in the craftsman city of Songjiang Mansion.

It's just that light oil is very expensive, and the use of light oil in this place made Zhu Qiyu feel a little heartbroken, the heartache of a good thing being ruined.

There is only one wick in the lamp in Tai'an Palace.

Shang Ren naturally knew its value, and he usually saved as much as he could, and using it in such a place made Shang Ren a little restless.

"Do you know the people below?" Zhu Qiyu asked Shang Ren with his head sideways.

If the teacher wants to invite the teacher's father, the teacher's father must be highly respected. The teacher's father who came in immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Recognized, Chengwu Lang Youchunfang Youdai and Imperial Academy review Qian Pu." Shang Ren's tone was not kind, this was his old enemy.

This Qian Pu is a lackey of Xiao Yi, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, a scholar of the Youchunfang University, a counselor and the right servant of the household department, Xiao Yi. According to the correspondence, Shang Ren was not clean when he went to Taichang Temple, so it was replaced by Xiao Yi who found some excuses all day long to embarrass Shang Ren.

What is Shang Lu arguing with Qian Pu and Xiao Yi?
Competed to preside over the compilation of the real records of King Jili.

From this name, Shang Ren and Qian Pu had different opinions. Shang Ren insisted on compiling it with "Ji Li Wang Shi Lu", while Qian Pu wanted to name it after "Zhengtong Jun Shi Lu".

The orthodox monarch is roughly the same as the nomenclature of Jianwenjun back then.

Since it is a real record, it must be the emperor's real record. It is not appropriate to call it king, but it is appropriate to call it king.

As the editor-in-charge, Shang Ren resolutely named after the three characters Ji Li Wang after consulting Hu Wei, especially the word Li, which was the posthumous title appointed by His Majesty back then. .

Before Zhu Qiyu could speak, he looked towards the door. This Qian Pu was so ostentatious, the servants who opened the way brought six or seven of them, more people than Zhu Qiyu showed.

Compared with Shangren, who has never set foot in the world of fireworks, Qian Pu is a regular customer at first glance. As soon as he entered the door, he went straight to Zhu Qiyu's private room. This is the best place for the whole red sleeve trick. He was stopped halfway. down.

"I want to see who is in here! I'm the one who invited me today, but I can't get in this Accord? Even if the guy from Shang Lu is here today, I can get in too!" Qian Pu was directly blocked by this. He was so angry that his face turned red on the spot.

He was invited!

This was invited here, but he couldn't enter the private room?

"Is this Qian Pu missing you so much?" Zhu Qiyu looked at Shang Ren when he heard Qian Pu's yelling halfway.

"He really hates me and hates me for blocking his way. He thinks that if it wasn't for me, the position of Minister of Taichang Temple should be his." deep.

The Minister of Taichang Temple is a noble official, but he is also a nine minister, extremely honorable.

"Isn't that our appointment?" Zhu Qiyu was a little confused. The appointment and dismissal of Beijing officials has always been arbitrary by Zhu Qiyu's holy will. Even Yu Qian, the head of all officials in the Ming Dynasty, only provided suggestions and never participated in decision-making.

Qian Pu thought it belonged to him?

But thinking about it carefully, it's normal, Qian Pu's mentor back then was Xiao Yi, the right servant of the household department.

Zhu Qiyu waved to Lu Zhong, and the Jinyi guards who blocked Qian Pu no longer stopped him, and Qian Pu broke into the private room noisily, once he entered, Qian Pu saw Shang Ren at first sight, I was just about to spray a few fake words of innocence.

But when Qian Pu saw Zhu Qiyu, he thought to himself: It's broken!
Qian Pu didn't look at the almanac when he went out today. If he had read the almanac, he would never have come out for this red-sleeve trick. He never expected that His Majesty would come.

"Bachelor of Commerce, people are in the rivers and lakes, and they can't help themselves. You see, you want to be clean, but some people don't let you be clean." Zhu Qiyu ignored Qian Pu who was frightened, and said to Shang Ren pointingly .

Shang Ren wants to be clean, but there is no door.

Zhu Qiyu didn't force him, naturally some people forced him.

In the gate, you have to climb up step by step, until you reach the highest point, from an elected official to a hereditary official, and you have reached the end. If you want to stop in the middle, the latecomers will stab you to death. , If you don't get promoted, you will block the way for others to get promoted.

In fact, Shang Ren knew when Qian Pu entered the door that he could not escape after all. From the beginning of Taichang Temple Minister, Shang Ren had only one way to go.

Shang Ren bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty has an unfeeling request, can you let me finish the "Records of King Jili"?"

Zhu Qiyu didn't make things difficult for Shang Ren and asked with a smile, "How long?"

"Before Chunwei unveils the list." Shang Ren's history books have already reached the stage of reviewing manuscripts. As long as His Majesty reads it and says there is no problem, it can be completed before Chunwei unveils the list.

Zhu Qiyu asked again: "Where do you want to go?"

"Northern Expedition, Counselor for Military Affairs." Shang Ren gritted his teeth and said the place he had always wanted to go but couldn't make up his mind to go.

A real man, who lives between heaven and earth, should be a marquis and a prime minister.

　Ask for a monthly ticket, woo! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

　　
　
(End of this chapter)