Jinyi champion

Chapter 430 Strange Man Meets Strange Man

Gongsun Yi spoke sensibly and mercilessly, while Zhu Hao was relatively kind, and asked Jiang Rong to help the little old man walk to the side alley, so as to avoid the yamen servants from Shuntian Mansion coming to make trouble again.

Because he had just been beaten, the little old man had trouble walking and was limping. He didn't complain, and he looked very cultivated.

Zhu Hao asked as he walked, "Your Excellency must be the candidate who came to Beijing to catch the exam?"

The little old man looked far away, looking at the pedestrians on the road who consciously avoided him, and said in a slightly emotional tone: "I have wasted half my life, hoping to go to Beijing to take the Jinshi examination this time, if I fail again, I will go back and give lectures, and I will never ask about world affairs."

Zhu Hao asked curiously: "From your accent, it seems to be from Jiangnan?"

"Exactly."

The little old man looked at Zhu Hao, "You are Huguang Jieyuan, where are you from?"

Zhu Hao said, "Anlu."

The little old man took a deep breath and said, "Anlu? That's where the Daming Xing Palace is, a place where dragons and tigers are hidden."

Jiang Rong and Gongsun Yi looked at each other, the little old man looked very interested in Xingwang's mansion, and he seemed to have expectations for the real dragon coming out of Xingwang's mansion.

Zhu Hao asked cautiously: "I don't know how to address you?"

"My surname is Zhang, and my name is Luo Feng. We met by chance. I will have a chance to talk to you in the future... Oops..." Maybe it was because Jiang Rong was not holding him steady enough, the little old man staggered and pulled his wound, and finally cried out in pain .

It wasn't that Jiang Rong was being rude, but because the little old man was obviously out of touch, he didn't say his name or name, he only said his number, which meant that he wanted to make friends with a few people, so he secretly played tricks.

Zhang Cong shook his head and smiled wryly, then asked, "Is that Zhang Bingyong in the pavilion?"

The big old man stopped suddenly and looked back: "He has heard of you?"

Zhang Cong thought to himself, you have only heard of him, and you know that he will have a small happy event. If you are someone else, you still want to ask less, but his... future achievements have nothing to do with the brat Zhu Qi in front of you.

This person is Xiao Ming's future chief assistant, and Song Yao, who is also a rare figure in the officialdom, who is promoted like a rocket.

Historical figures.

I am a key figure in the future Xiaoliyi incident. I retired in the [-]th year of Zhengde, and I was a retired scholar in the [-]th year of Zhengde. He was the first to propose to help Zhu Qiding Xiaoli maintain the relationship between King Xing and his son, and put forward the theory that "succession is succession".

"heard about it."

Wang Shizi said, "I heard that the pavilion is giving lectures in the Jiangnan area. It is very unknown. It's a pity that I have been invited to attend."

"what?"

Jiang Rong was quite moved.

You just set up a forum in your hometown to publicize your talent and learning, and make a living by the way. Does it mean that even the people in Huguang know your talent and name?
Or is that guy just complimenting you?
Zhu Haoyi asked curiously: "Which school of knowledge is being studied by Zhige?"

It seems that Zhu Haoyi is too convinced by that old pedant. After all, in any era, the first impression of the elderly is that the elderly are stubborn. In addition, in the chain of contempt from the participants of the examination, the elderly are still in the exam. At the bottom of the chain of contempt, who is going to retire early in the examination while they are young?Those who come to the exams when they are old and frail are usually considered to have some talents and learn, and they will suffer for their face. They will live in the shadow of the imperial examinations all their lives, harming others and themselves.

Song Yaoyi was seventy-seven years old, and she had already made plans to give up the imperial examination and wait for the release of officials from the Ministry of Officials.

Song Yao was wondering why the attitudes of these seven people were completely at the same time, Wang Shizi said: "Your Excellency, how about you find a place to sit down and talk in detail? We just happened to discuss this exam together, and we are both candidates... oh yes, then He is also a native of Huguang in the year of Bingzi, who was also born in Anlu, and taught young people in Xingwang's mansion..."

"what?"

Song Yao didn't have any grudges towards Zhu Haoyi at first, after all, the other party's words were condescending, and that's why she wanted to make friends with those people at first, so she looked at Zhu Haoyi with admiration after hearing the words.

Zhu Haoyi's waist straightened a little more.

"May I know Mr. Zhang, can you give me a chance to sit down and have a cup of tea together?" Wang Shizi asked eagerly.

Jiang Rong's tone was friendly to Xu Shao, and he sighed heavily: "We are both candidates, age is based on seniority, and status is based on status. It is my honor to have a cup of tea with the two of you. Please!"

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Zhang Cong had thought that he could meet Song Yao while walking down the small street.

When they arrived at the teahouse, before sitting down, Dr. Cha served the tea, and Zhang Cong asked Jiang Rong about what happened behind the Shuntian government office.

"Qingyunhou and Shouninghou two families openly fought in the streets of the capital, killing and injuring people, even innocent people. I heard that the merchants, shops and fields in the capital were all robbed. They blatantly despise your law of Xiao Ming, but whoever has no heart If you are cold-blooded, you will definitely stand by and watch."

Jiang Rong was filled with righteous indignation when he mentioned this matter.

Zhang Cong thought to himself, there are fewer people in the world who stand by and watch. What do the top civil officials in the court say about this? All the censors and officials pretend to be deaf and dumb.

"In today's situation, it's hard to think of that breath." Zhang Cong sighed.

Jiang Rong looked at Zhang Cong: "You see, the eldest brother is also a man of temperament. If you are a relative, let alone reach out to help, I am afraid he would have been hiding far away. Since he is from Anlu, and that...Mr. Zhu Hao... I know what it is..."

When it comes to coming, he hesitates, and his words are clear.

Zhang Cong knew what the other party meant, and said with a smile: "The gang of Shuntian government officials are really cowardly, even dare to beat others. It's like that... Before you were a child, you had been studying in the palace, and often accompanied the prince. "

Hearing that, Jiang Rong stood up suddenly, looked at Zhang Cong with incredible eyes, and stuttered: "He...he...and the son of Xingfu..."

Zhang Cong said: "Sit up and talk. You have heard of his reputation, so you feel that you can have a close friendship. Otherwise, you will definitely tell the truth. That is your disciple, named Gongsun, and I am Jiang Mengzai, younger brother of Princess Xing. son."

"Ouch, Ho Ho..."

Song Yao's thoughts followed one after another.

It turned out that the handsome young man next to him, who was helping him to walk just now, was actually Princess Xing's nephew?That relationship sounds very strong.

Song Yao asked: "Is it known that Mr. Zhang has no opinion on the matter of Xinggong Sunyi entering the capital to inherit the throne?"

Jiang Rong sat down again, with a little avoidance in his eyes, and waved his hands: "It's easy to speak, but also able to speak, as a courtier, the family and country should be the most important. Forgive me."

After that, Zhang Cong always felt that Jiang Rong should belong to this kind of political speculator. After all, I am a retired scholar who observes politics in history.But I just dare to do something and use it as a stepping stone for my career.

But Zhang Cong had met the real Jiang Rongqian, but he felt that this person was quite sincere and down-to-earth. He was cautious and had an angry youthful temperament that is usually not possessed by young people. , indicating that he is not a person who chooses means to achieve his goals.

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For the previous topic, both Zhang Cong and Song Yao guided him in the direction of Xing Wangfu, and they quickly talked about the topic that the eight people in the room were most concerned about, that is, the upcoming examination of the Ministry of Rites.

Jiang Rong sighed: "Up to now, we still don't know who is in charge of the exam. Even if the Ministry of Rites suddenly released a rumor saying that the exam will be postponed, I still think it's quite strange."

Wang Shizi said: "It is said that Shi Ping, the left servant of the Ministry of Rites, and Li Tingxiang, the Duo Zhan official of the Zhan Shifu, are two Hanlin bachelors who are the chief examiners."

"Um!?"

Jiang Rong asked comprehensibly, "Big brother, where did he hear about it?"

Zhang Cong smiled and shook his head.

In fact, it is hard to guess who will be the chief examiner.

In history, the seventeenth year of the Zhengde Examination were the two who served as the chief examiners, and as far as Song Yao knew, the two chief examiners appointed by the imperial court were the two of us, it was just an announcement.

"It seems that the news channel of the Wangfu is within the reach of ordinary people." Jiang Rong saw that Wang Shizi said nothing, so he could only think that Zhang Cong got the news from Xingwangfu.

Song Yao suddenly brought up the topic again: "Is it because Zhige has heard nothing about Xinggong Sunyi's actions in the capital?"

Jiang Rong was startled, then nodded, but said clearly.

Apparently, Jiang Rong didn't approve of Zhu Qi's reputation of indulging in leisure and entertainment in the capital. Maybe the court officials could send someone to investigate relatives, knowing that Zhu Qi would care about people's livelihood when he went out to play, but for special scholars , we only heard that Xinggong Sunyi hates eating, drinking and merrymaking just like the current emperor.

Without the bad example of Zhu Houzhao, a literati who has no sense of responsibility for Xiao Ming, who would hope that the previous emperor would still have the same piss?
"To tell you the truth, when you are in the palace, you are also in charge of teaching the son of the prince. Using the past to discuss the present, you are rarely in charge of the son's homework in the capital, and there is no other gentleman surnamed Tang to guide you." Zhang Cong said.

Jiang Rong nodded slightly: "Oh."

Apparently Jiang Rong took the education methods of Zhang Cong and "Mr. Tang" too seriously. They made Xing Gongsun Yi, the heir apparent under the name of Xiao Ming, play around in the capital every day. Would it be possible for them to want the support of a decent literati like you?

Zhang Cong said with a smile: "In addition to traveling around the world, the prince goes deep into the folks to understand the customs, and also makes the illusion of being playful in front of his insiders. He usually studies hard before returning to his residence, and sometimes he will study until late at night. Hard work."

"what?"

Jiang Rong was really taken aback.

Zhu Qi is a fun-loving and playful prince in the wind review in the capital, so he is the representative of being cold-hearted and eager to learn?Why do you doubt that?
Zhang Cong sighed: "People leave their hometowns and are lowly, and they are in danger. You are your own. You should understand, right?"

A look of shock appeared on Jiang Rong's face again.

Zhang Cong's words are too direct, it's like telling me that Zhu Qi's actions are all pretending for the world to see, the purpose is to let the court relax its vigilance, as for the saying "people leave their hometowns and humble", it is clearly a reminder to Jiang Rong, The purpose of Shizi's actions is to go home early, that is, Anlu.

At this time, Zhu Qi will return to get married.

Song Yao said: "That has nothing to do with the old Xing Wang's teachings to the son. The old Xing king taught the son to be very tolerant, which made me mess around. But before the old Xing king passed away, the elder son had a way to directly inherit the throne and came to the capital... Sigh! As the son's friends, you will take care of me from time to time."

"friend?"

Song Yao was even more incredulous about that word.

Zhu Haoyi on the side was also looking at Zhang Cong curiously, why did he tell that old guy so little?I'm on my own, so he's afraid of revealing the secrets of the palace?
(End of this chapter)