Jinyi champion

Yang Tinghe made a special visit to Sun Jiao's mansion in Beijing that day.

This surprised Sun Jiao, he went out to greet Yang Tinghe in person, and respectfully invited Yang Tinghe to the main hall. He wanted to invite Yang Tinghe to sit in the main seat, but Yang Tinghe politely took the guest seat beside him.

"Why did Yang Zhongtang come to the old man's mansion in person?"

Sun Jiao seems to be flattered, but actually keeps him at a respectful distance.

Although he and Yang Tinghe are old friends and are older than Yang Tinghe, Yang Tinghe's status in the court is not comparable to that of a household secretary.

Yang Tinghe said seriously: "This time I came here to discuss a private matter with brother Zhitong."

Originally, after the court officials returned to the government, they should not work again. As for the ministers visiting relatives and friends, it is still possible, but if they are accused of discussing the court affairs in private, they will be accused of misbehavior, and even suspected of forming a party for personal gain. These are things that decent ministers should avoid.

Sun Jiao looked embarrassed, and said: "I came to the capital alone to take up the post, and now my family papers are not around, so what's the matter?"

In fact, Sun Jiao is deliberately pretending to be a lake.

Empress Dowager Jiang has sent people to tell him more than once, asking him to put the little girl he brought with him on the queen candidate list. According to Empress Dowager Jiang, as long as your daughter goes to apply for the election, she will definitely enter the palace in the end. If you don't become a queen, you can also enter the "select three" link and become a concubine of high rank.

Sun Jiao refused again and again, but how could Yang Tinghe not make a move?

Yang Tinghe said: "I came here for Ling Ai's marriage."

Sun Jiao sighed: "I'm ashamed to say that I have a little girl who went to the capital with me, and Ben was by my side to take care of her. This old bone...is often inconvenient to move, and she needs to serve tea and water. In addition...the old man does not I don't plan to marry her out so early."

Almost directly refused.

Mention my daughter's marriage?
Then let's not open our mouths!
Yang Tinghe took out a scroll and handed it to Sun Jiao: "This is the list of princes from aristocratic families in the capital. Many of them are young talents. In terms of talent, learning and morality, many of them are worthy of Lingmei."

Being so direct made Sun Jiao very anxious.

"Why does Yang Zhongtang force others to make things difficult for him?" Sun Jiao had a bitter face.

Yang Tinghe said: "When it's time for my daughter's family to discuss marriage, as a father, I shouldn't hinder it."

Sun Jiao shook his head and said, "Jiefu, since I belong to my own family, then I will tell the truth... When I returned to Jiufeng Mountain, the master of Shixing Palace sent someone to give me the land and promised marriage, but I refused for the old man. The old man's meaning is very simple, he doesn't want to use the little girl's marriage to do things like clinging to the powerful.

"But I never thought that the young master of Xingwang's mansion who had the intention of marrying the little girl has become the current saint. This is the reason why the Queen Mother has never forgotten. The old man has no intention of marrying a daughter. Since he has a relationship with the holy man, the old man means that even Let the little girl never marry for life, so as not to be criticized by others, and I don't want the old man to get a reputation for being ignorant of current affairs."

Sun Jiao is also considered sincere.

I even told about my relationship with Prince Xing’s mansion, and explained that at the beginning, the old King Xing had the cheek to marry him, but he was rejected by himself. Who knows that now that he ascended to heaven and became the emperor, I dare not marry my daughter now, otherwise There will be suspicion of deceiving the king.

Yang Tinghe shook his head: "The time has passed and the situation has changed. Besides, when it comes to the candidates for the new emperor and empress, there is roughly a direction. The Ministry of Rites has already submitted the list. Brother Zhitong really shouldn't be entangled in old things."

Sun Jiao couldn't help feeling anxious.

Feelings are not about your girl being missed by the emperor, right?

It's so easy to talk sarcastic here with empty teeth?

I promised that my little daughter would not marry, but you are still so stubborn, you insist that I marry my daughter to someone else, and the marriage is settled, so you believe that I will not let my daughter choose the queen?
Yang Tinghe said: "If you are an ordinary person, or if you don't fall into the eyes of brothers like you, there is a suitable candidate here. If you like it, I can help you make peace."

"Ok?"

Sun Jiao was puzzled.

Yang Ting and Mingming took out a whole list, but finally singled out one person?
Who is it?

Could it be your son?
I heard that your second son, Yang Dun, is very good at making things. There are a lot of romantic affairs in the court of love and moon. You don't want my daughter to marry me and become a concubine, do you?
There are no doors!

"It's Zhu Hao."

Yang Tinghe said bluntly, "This son is from Anlu Prefecture. He is from the same town as Sun Laonai. He is the number one scholar. He works diligently in Hanyuan. The future of a young talent is limitless. According to the dog who worked with him, his literary talent is also very good. The old man has a poem written by him here, take a look."

With that said, Yang Tinghe handed over the "Linjiang Fairy" written by Zhu Hao to Sun Jiao.

Obviously, Yang Shen couldn't impersonate Zhu Hao's name. With his status as the number one scholar and his father's status in the court, it would be very embarrassing if someone exposed him as someone else's name.

But it is impossible for Yang Shen not to be jealous of Zhu Hao's talent. Seeing Zhu Hao write a poem that is unparalleled in the world, besides being envious, he can only spread the name to the outside world according to the agreement, but deliberately does not say who wrote it. He neither impersonated, nor would he take the initiative to reveal Zhu Hao's name.

Such relying on public opinion to ferment and spread word of mouth makes people think that this poem was written by him, Yang Shen. This in itself is a kind of false name, but I dare not face it.

Sun Jiao wrinkled his old face.

Just one word, you want me to recognize a young man?

Do you think that boy is Su Dongpo, or Lu Fangweng?
But when Sun Jiao read the poem patiently, his face turned pale with shock.

It should be said that although Sun Jiao is not a famous poet, he has read all kinds of books in his free time these years, and he still has the basic appreciation ability. Besides, this poem is definitely the number one Ming Ci from the words to the artistic conception.

"This...was really written by Zhu Hao?"

Sun Jiao obviously didn't believe it.

He has seen Zhu Hao before.

A young man, although he still can't understand why the new emperor asked Zhu Hao to come forward as a lobbyist, and why Yang Tinghe would help Zhu Hao come to talk about the marriage, it seems that both sides regard Zhu Hao as "one of them", But Zhu Hao must have political tendencies, right?
Furthermore, why did Jiang Lun and Tang Yin treat Zhu Hao so respectfully?
Now I have seen again that Zhu Hao can write masterpieces?

Yang Tinghe said: "It is indeed his work, Gouzi witnessed it with his own eyes. After reading it, he also cherishes his talent. With his literary attainments, he will be able to accomplish a lot in the court in the future, which is much better than ordinary princes from aristocratic families.

"In addition, Zhu Hao is the descendant of Zhongliang. His father is a general of the Ming Dynasty, and his grandfather is a Jinyiwei Qianhu. He has lived in Anlu for [-] years. From character to talent, to family background, he should be worthy of Lingmei, right?"

Sun Jiao really wanted to say, you don't really think of him as an ordinary Jin Yiwei disciple, or an ordinary number one scholar, do you?
But Sun Jiao would not pierce the thin window paper in his opinion.

Sun Jiaodao: "I've told you about the old man's difficulties. It's really inconvenient for a young girl to get married. Don't mention it again, Jiefu. And then there's the young girl... She really isn't worthy of such a top scholar. Sigh! In fact, they are not the top picks, but the real top picks."

I usually praise a young hero for his great talent, and they all say that he is the number one scholar, with compliments.

And Zhu Hao is the real champion, so he doesn't need others to flatter him.

Yang Tinghe sighed: "If you delay Ling Ai's marriage because of old things, it really shouldn't be. It's better to be the one who connects the matter. As long as the like-minded brothers nod, there will be no deviation."

Sun Jiao almost cursed.

Do you not understand human speech?

I don't want to get involved in court disputes, and I don't want to marry my daughter into the royal family, because I don't want to stand on the opposite side of you.

Similarly, I don't want to offend the new emperor and queen mother just because I stand by you.

My position is so embarrassing now, why are you like the queen mother, insisting on forcing others to make things difficult for me?

"Let's discuss this matter later. Since you are here, Mr. Jie, let She prepare the banquet. Please stay and have a few drinks with Mrs. Jie..."

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No matter what Yang Tinghe said, Sun Jiao just disagreed.

It is reasonable to say that it is only a marriage of the children, and the chief minister of the cabinet has come to the door in person, and Sun Jiao has to show some face no matter what.

But the problem is that the person putting pressure on him on the other side is the emperor's wife.

If you think you Yang Tinghe came to the door in person, I will sell you favors?

Do you know how many times the old lady told me alone on the way about my daughter's marriage?It is true that you Yang Tinghe is the chief assistant, but she is still the queen mother.

If I give you face, that means I don’t give face to the Empress Dowager, that is, I don’t give face to the emperor. How can I mess around in the future?
Sending Yang Tinghe away, Sun Jiao was devastated.

Fortunately, Yang Tinghe didn't have the cheek to stay at home for dinner, otherwise he wouldn't know what to say to Yang Tinghe at the dinner table.

Just as he was preparing to take a break and have a good dinner, another person came to report: "Master, someone is coming from the palace."

"It's really endless!"

Sun Jiao was very helpless.

But he could only bite the bullet and come out to meet him.

When he saw that the person who came was the emperor's most trusted eunuch, the eunuch Zhang Zuo, who was the most trusted eunuch by the supervisor of ceremonies, Sun Jiao was shocked again.

In order to talk about the marriage with the two families, the Queen Mother even dispatched Zhang Zuo?
"Old Sun!"

Zhang Zuo was very polite, kind-hearted, and would salute Sun Jiao whenever he saw him.

Sun Jiao hurriedly invited Zhang Zuo in.

"Mr. Sun, in fact, you should have guessed the purpose of our visit... I heard that Mr. Yang Ge came here before?"

When Zhang Zuo arrived at the main hall, his attitude was completely different from Yang Tinghe's, and he was more respectful towards Sun Jiao.

Sun Jiao thought to himself, the news from Xinhuang's side is quite well-informed.

But I think you came back and forth, you didn't come here in a hurry after hearing the news, did you?

Did you see it all outside?

"Yes." Sun Jiao nodded.

Zhang Zuo smiled and said: "Let us guess, Mr. Yang Ge will definitely not come here for business, maybe it is for private affairs, or it is related to Ling Qianjin's marriage?"

"This……"

Sun Jiao was very helpless.

My heart said, my girl is going to be treated as a commodity, and the two sides are fighting back and forth, not only secretly competing, but now they are also fighting wits and courage?
Zhang Zuo said: "Let us guess again, whether Mr. Yang Ge wants Mr. Sun to marry Zhu Zhuangyuan, who was born in Anlu?"

Sun Jiaodao: "Eunuch Zhang, since you have guessed everything, if you have anything to say, just say it."

Zhang Zuo pursed his lips and smiled: "It's ashamed to say that the Empress Dowager Sun also felt that she was too hard on Elder Sun, but the list of candidates for the queen has been determined. The Empress Dowager means that if Elder Sun wants to marry Zhu Zhuangyuan, Let's just settle the matter like this. Ling Qianjin's lifelong event cannot be delayed."