Jinyi champion

Chapter 431

The more Zhu Hao communicated with Zhang Cong in depth, the more he seemed to trust each other. He even told Zhang Cong in detail about Zhu Si's movements in the capital.

Zhang Cong was flattered, he was not very familiar with this group of people, why did he tell me this?
"Mr. Zhang, it is inconvenient for you to meet the king of the feudal clan in Beijing, which is detrimental to the literati system, but it will be even more difficult if you want to meet again in the future when you get a Jinshi... But if you want the prince to remember you, you can do it easily. The prince I have always yearned for talented scholars in the world."

Zhu Hao took the initiative to show his favor again.

Zhang Cong hesitated: "This... this old man has never had any contact with Xing Wangfu, this... this..."

An old guy who has never experienced the taste of power. His lifelong goal is to take the imperial examination and get a title on the gold list.Now that he has failed six times in the test, tell him to make friends with the vassal king?This topic is too over the top, and it is simple and clear to criticize the illegal behavior of the relatives directly.

Zhu Hao said: "I don't know where you live, Mr. Zhang? I will visit you later when I have a chance."

"This this……"

Zhang Cong faltered there again, not knowing how to answer.

Gongsun Yi said from the side: "If it's inconvenient, forget it."

Zhang Cong hated Gongsunyi very much, but admired Zhu Hao very much. After all, Zhu Hao was honest and a young talent. When he was made difficult by the government, he decisively helped him, which showed Zhu Hao's benevolence and righteousness.

Zhang Cong sighed: "I have nothing to hide, but I live in a temporarily rented private house, not far from the Shuntian government office, so I will write the address to you, but if I fail this time, I probably won't stay in the capital. ..."

The implication is that if you want to find me, you'd better do it as soon as possible after the test is over, and I'll leave if it's too late.

Zhu Hao nodded with a smile, and said: "Go to visit before the meeting, discuss knowledge with Mr. Zhang, and talk at night by candlelight."

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When I met Zhang Cong in a hurry, I said goodbye.

On the way back, Gongsun Yi didn't understand: "Such an old Confucian who has been in the Jinshi exam all his life is extremely pedantic. I don't know if there is anything worthy of your attention... If you fail the exam this time, you won't go to Huguang even if you are elected as an official." , there is no need to socialize with him at all.”

Zhu Hao smiled and asked, "Mr. Gongsun is jealous?"

"what?"

Gongsunyi's face was reddish, and he said in shame, "No, I just don't think it's necessary."

Zhu Haodao: "This Mr. Zhang still has a certain level, and he is loyal and courageous, and dares to fight against the injustice of the world. With this courage alone, how many people in the world can compare with him?
"Ask yourself, even if I am, I will not go to the Yamen to complain about Xungui's illegal deeds. Scholars often show the attitude of having nothing to do with themselves, which is very bad."

Gongsun Yi nodded, still with a bit of disdain: "Or does this person want to make a name for himself in the capital, so he's trying to make money?"

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "It doesn't matter whether he seeks out or not, the key is that he can step forward when needed."

"Uh?"

Gongsun Yi was dumbfounded.

This is simply not something that his mind can understand.

What Zhu Hao had in mind was extremely long-term. If Zhu Si really had the opportunity to be on the Great Treasure in the future, should Zhu Hao be the one to bring up the topic of the Great Ceremony?

When Yang Tinghe was in power, anyone who mentioned it would be unlucky for a few years. In history, Zhang Cong was also sent to Nanjing to be the head of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs after the performance. He was far away from the core of power. Before that, he was transferred back to the capital as a Hanlin Bachelor.

Since then, Zhang Cong has been on a steady rise.

Zhu Hao can raise the topic of great ceremony to Zhu Si, but he must not do it himself. With the emperor and his own foundation unstable, Yang Tinghe is fully capable of transferring people who don't know each other to a place far away from the emperor. Zhu Hao should be mentally prepared to stay away from the little emperor for three years?

In history, Zhang Cong should have proposed it. Even if I, Zhu Hao, come, I still have to give him this precious opportunity.

But the wording is different.

In history, you played according to your personal likes and dislikes, but this time it was me who acted as the behind-the-scenes strategist, and let Zhu Si know that I was actually the one who started the crime, and we will share the credit together, but Yang Tinghe's punishment will have to be borne by you alone... ...But I can promise that in the future, you will definitely have the opportunity to join the center and serve the imperial court.

Follow me, you will be an official, and you will have meat to eat.

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After going back.

In the afternoon, Tang Yin heard about this from Gongsun Yi, and came to inquire about Zhu Hao's situation.

"This Zhang Bingyong, I specially inquired about it for you. He was a thorn in the south of the Yangtze River. He was old and not old. He liked to argue with others and was out of tune with the world, but his conduct was not bad and he was worthy of association...Zhu Hao, Why do you know so much about it?"

When Tang Yin heard that Zhu Hao approached Zhang Cong on his own initiative, he was curious and asked for help.

Zhu Haodao: "I think he speaks out of righteousness and does what we want to do but dare not do. Even if such a person is just a juren, he is a little older... Hehe, no matter what, he is not as old as you, Mr. Tang, right?"

There was a sneer on the corner of Tang Yin's mouth: "Could it be that you are attracted by your kid again, and you want to introduce it to your son?"

"again?"

Zhu Hao stared at Tang Yin with a smile, as if to say, do you want to say that this is the second one after you?

Tang Yin originally wanted to have a good discussion with Zhu Hao about Jiangnan Scholars' Style Commentary, and who else has high level and reputation and can be recommended to Zhu Si. Seeing that Zhu Hao is so narrow-minded, he didn't bother to talk about it.

"I'm going to try it soon. I can't help you much. Compared with the exams you have gone through before, it pays more attention to the scriptures and articles. This time, it focuses on the strategies in your stomach, especially the strategy questions. It involves important matters of the family and the country. Often Only those with the highest strategy and theory can be on the list."

Tang Yin solemnly reminded him.

It probably means that you should not always stare at the Four Books and Five Classics, but pay more attention to the national economy and the people's livelihood, especially the content of current affairs policies. It is not easy to inspire the examiners.

Zhu Hao nodded: "Of course I understand this."

Tang Yin sighed: "I have only participated in the examination once, and since I met you, I know that you have a deep understanding of my examination. Things... the success or failure of a question may be related to the entire exam.

"Okay, okay, if you don't understand something, I can help you find someone to ask... You also know that I once worshiped under Wang Zhongtang's sect. Although Wang Zhongtang is no longer in the court, there are many old disciples in the capital. ..."

The "Wang Zhongtang" in Tang Yin's mouth is Wang Jia, a scholar who joined the cabinet in the early years of Zhengde.

It's just that Wang Jia returned to his hometown after four years of Zhengde. He was also from Wu County in Nanzhili, and he was from the same hometown as Tang Yin. In his early years, Tang Yin admired Wang Jia and visited many times. Through Wang Jia's relationship, he met some people in the court.

But this realization...

"Sir, your life in the capital is difficult, so I won't embarrass you."

Zhu Hao wanted to say, who can you visit?

Now that no one cares about you, you still want to find someone to help me with the details?Your kindness is appreciated, but you and I don't want to do that kind of thing that is difficult for others.

Tang Yindao: "I hope you can pass the Jinshi examination. My Ming Dynasty has one more young talent. After all, you are fourteen... Maybe you can achieve great things."

The so-called fourteen is just a false age.

Zhu Hao is just a thirteen-year-old boy, he looks like a big boy wherever he goes, but now that he has entered adolescence, he can clearly feel the changes in himself, and some thoughts that he has never had before, such as starting to have a romantic interest in women. Mindsets change with growth.

This is not just a psychological, but a physical change.

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The fifth day of February.

There are only three days left before the general examination, which is the same as the rules of the rural examination. The general examination is held on the ninth day of February. Candidates need to enter the examination room on the eighth day of February. There are also three three-day examinations, which are not much different from the rural examination. The examination room used It is also the examination room for the Beizhili Township Examination.

Maybe the conditions of the Gongyuan in the capital are a bit better, but how good can it be?

Early this morning, Zhu Hao received a letter from Anlu's family. In addition to Zhu Niang's letter asking for safety, there was also a summary of Anlu's business written by shopkeeper Ma.

During the period when Zhu Hao was not in Huguang, the business of shopkeeper Ma was not easy to do. The collapsed house business valued the market size. The market size of Anlu itself is so large. If you want to develop, you will face a bottleneck unless you can increase the population. Expect.

In addition, the old King Xing passed away, and Zhu Si was still waiting to inherit the throne in the capital. The local government took much less care of King Xing's Mansion. The local influence of King Xing's Mansion declined, which indirectly affected Zhu Hao's business.

However, Zhu Hao's weaving workshop is booming.

Steam spinning machines and looms have been able to produce cloth in large quantities, but due to insufficient supply of raw materials, the scale is still limited. Zhu Hao plans to wait for Zhu Si to become emperor, buy cotton from various places, and start local textile workshops , to provide financial support for Zhu Si.

this afternoon.

Zhu Hao went to see Zhu Si. This was the last time Zhu Hao taught Zhu Si before the exam.

Zhu Si was full of curiosity about the examination and kept asking questions.

Zhu Hao briefly explained the situation, and Zhu Si asked with wide-eyed eyes: "Then you won the Jinshi examination and were appointed by the court to be an official in another place, so it means that we won't meet?"

"No."

Zhu Hao shook his head and said, "After the general examination is over, it can only be considered as a tribute. Only when the palace examination is completed can one be considered a real Jinshi. Now that the emperor is far away in the south of the Yangtze River, the palace examination will not be held until the end of the year or the beginning of the next year... until then Who will preside over the palace examination is uncertain."

"Isn't the emperor presiding over it?"

Zhu Si frowned, puzzled.

Zhu Hao smiled and said, "I mean, it was not certain who would be sitting in the Golden Luan Hall at that time."

Zhu Si opened his mouth wide in surprise: "Zhu Hao, you really have no scruples in what you say. If someone hears this, they will kill you. Hehe, but I like it."

Listening to Zhu Hao's words, Zhu Si couldn't mention how comfortable he was.

If I become emperor after one year, will it make any difference whether I return to Anlu or not?

"Zhu Hao, if I preside over the palace examination, I will appoint you as the number one scholar. Then you will be famous all over the world, and we will be monarchs and ministers... that's great..."

Zhu Si began to have a sweet dream.

Zhu Hao said: "Remember, in front of outsiders, you should try to avoid admiring me. In the future, I will be a subject and you will be the emperor, so you can only communicate secretly. I can help you with things in the court, and you... just sit back and enjoy the success."

(End of this chapter)