I am the carpenter king

Amidst the sound of fireworks and firecrackers, the first year of the apocalypse finally came to an end. This is an eventful year, and it is a year that everyone enjoys talking about.Although it is the Chinese New Year, there are still some joys and some sorrows, but this year is finally over.

From the first day to the fifteenth day of the lunar new year, all the yamen of the Ming Dynasty went to work, and no memorials were handed in, and there were no memorials from ministers.Everything looked very quiet and peaceful, and it looked like a scene of peace in the world.Although Emperor Tianqi was anxious, there were some things that could not be rushed.After spending a good year with the women in the harem, apart from occasionally thinking about plans for this year, Emperor Tianqi also had a good rest.

The sixteenth day of the first lunar month is the day of the Great Court Meeting. Although it is the Great Court Meeting, no political affairs are discussed.However, it is a ceremony held in the imperial court imitating the Zhou ceremony, and it is the highest etiquette.

On this day, Jin Yiwei will display the ceremonial guards, the Jiaofang Secretary will display Dale, and the Etiquette Department will display documents, congratulatory forms, and tributes from various countries. Whispering and whispering privately.When the time came, the emperor ascended his seat, drums and music rang together, and all the officials knelt down to congratulate him, and saluted like a ritual.After the ceremony, they shouted long live, long live.

After the whole set of etiquette, Emperor Tianqi was also very tired, but he had to cheer up.After all, after the whole set of etiquette, there is still a very important banquet, the emperor and ministers have to eat together.

However, there were not many who could eat it. Some old ministers had fainted during the salute, and those who did not fainted were all from SAIC.Most of those who could eat were military officers, which naturally attracted the disdain of countless scholars.

After the Great Court Meeting, the entire court returned to laziness, and everyone was still immersed in the atmosphere of the New Year.There was nothing wrong with the imperial court, and everyone turned a blind eye.

In the blink of an eye, time has entered February, and something actually happened in the first month.The Sichuan rebellion gained a decisive advantage.After Sun Chuanting led the troops to recover Luzhou, he pursued the victory and captured the two cottages of Hongyan and Tiantai.

After that, Sun Chuanting decided to divide his troops into two groups, among which he led the Ming army to continue to advance forward.The surrendered general Luo Qianxiang attacked Lanzhou City, the last stronghold of Shechongming, under the attack of two groups of soldiers and horses.Lanzhou City was captured in three days.

She Chongming and his son led the remnants of the defeated generals into Guizhou, preparing to seek refuge with Shui'an Bangyan.When the time came to February, the reinforcements led by Yuan Keli and Zhu Xieyuan were only a hundred miles away from Guiyang. Sun Chuanting smashed the city of Lanzhou to reorganize the army, ready to send troops into Guizhou at any time.

After the court received the copy of the battle report, everyone from Emperor Tianqi to the ministers breathed a sigh of relief.At the same time, the imperial court also received a note from Zhu Xieyuan, telling the story of the King of Shu.

Although some people had doubts, Emperor Tianqi rejected all opinions.He decreed to praise the king of Shu.Except for this incident, everything is calm.

But when it comes to February, the court has something to do.There are two main things. The first is the imperial examination. This year is the year of the competition, and the examination will be held in March.

No one dared to neglect this kind of talent ceremony, but the court was very experienced in such things, so it was naturally done in an orderly manner.Emperor Apocalypse couldn't do anything either.According to the previous rules, there are two examiners.The main examiner is a cabinet bachelor who was born as a Jinshi.It has been a practice for many years for the deputy chief examiner to be a civil official above the left deputy capital censor below the minister.

According to this official, the cabinet recommended two people for Emperor Tianqi, and the chief examiner was Sun Shenxing, a cabinet scholar and Minister of Rites.The deputy chief examiner was Zuo Du Censor Yang He, both of whom were well-known and well-known in the literary world of Shilin.

Emperor Apocalypse had no idea about this matter.Naturally let go and let the people below do it.However, an imperial decree from Emperor Tianqi stunned everyone, because it was about the martial arts test.Emperor Apocalypse plans to personally take part in the military examination this year, and he will hold the palace examination in person earlier, using the same method as the civil imperial examination.

As soon as the news came out, everyone was in an uproar.The Ming Dynasty emphasized civility over military affairs, and military officials were just places where hereditary nobles were gilded.Emperor Tianqi's approach was opposed by the civil officials, but the reasons for the opposition were not sufficient. After all, the martial arts examination was held every three years, and it was no big deal to improve his status.

However, Emperor Tianqi's actions made one kind of people's eyes shine, that is, those nobles with hereditary military positions.If the status of the military examination can be changed to the same as that of the civil examination, then their descendants will be able to feel proud. This is a direct way to improve the status of the military officer.

For a while, the imperial court was arguing over this matter, and there had never been such fierce opposition to the reform of the military system in Liaodong.Emperor Tianqi received countless memorials every day, but there was no news of it.

In the middle of February, Emperor Tianqi finally issued this imperial decree. From now on, warriors will also have a palace test.Everyone knows that this is another reform, and many ministers have already felt that this young emperor will definitely not end here, this is just the beginning.

In addition to the uproar caused by the imperial examination, there is another thing that is going on in an orderly manner, and that is the external inspection!The Jingcha in the Ming Dynasty was divided into two parts, some of which were internal inspectors who were Beijing officials, and outer inspectors who were local officials.The internal inspection ended years ago, but the external inspection has just begun.

In fact, the imperial decree of the Waicha came down long ago. After the Chinese New Year, someone came to the Ministry of Officials to report on their duties. This day was the third day of February, and a person came to the gate of the capital.

This is a middle-aged man in his 30s, dressed in a white silk gown, with a beard floating on his chest.There was a gentle smile on his face, but there was no sharp light flashing in his eyes.Behind him is an old servant, leading two horses, looking dusty.

Stopping at the gate of the city, the middle-aged man sighed softly, and a complicated look flashed across his face.He muttered to himself: "Yuan has a good plan in his belly, and he must implement it this time."

"Master, are we going to rest at the post house? It's getting late!" Seeing the middle-aged man standing there, the old servant seemed a little anxious, walked up to the man, and said respectfully.

Glancing at the old man, the middle-aged man said softly, "Look for an inn to stay! I'm just a seventh-rank magistrate, and there won't be any good places in the inn. We'd better find a place to live by ourselves!"

There was no surprise on the old servant's face. He knew his young master well, and he had expected him to say this a long time ago.He just wanted to remind his young master that it was getting late and it was time to enter the city.

As soon as the two of them entered the city gate, one of them greeted him, bowed to the middle-aged man, and said in a respectful tone: "Dare to ask, but Mr. Yuan, the magistrate of Zhaowu County? I have been waiting here for a long time!"

Looking at the middle-aged man in front of him, Yuan Chonghuan frowned slightly, and after pondering for a long time, he smiled and said: "It turns out to be Housekeeper Hou. I haven't seen him for a few years, and he looks younger and younger!"

"Master Yuan is joking, the old man is already dead! My lord asked the younger one to wait for Mr. Yuan here, and invite Mr. Yuan to live in the mansion!" Butler Hou was extremely respectful. He knew that Mr. Yuan and his master were inseparable. , is a real family friend.

Smiling and nodding, Yuan Chonghuan stroked his beard and said gratefully: "Brother Hou is really polite, but respect is worse than obedience, please trouble housekeeper Hou to lead the way!"

A group of people followed Steward Hou as they walked into the city, and after turning a few streets, they stopped in front of a courtyard.This is a three-entry courtyard, which is very valuable, and few censors can afford such a house.

This is the house of Hou Xun, the censor of Shanxi Province. As a gentry family in Henan, the Hou family has been officials for generations, and their family wealth is quite rich.

The housekeeper stepped forward to explain a few words, and someone rushed in to report, and a middle-aged man came out after a short time.

"Brother Element Element, I haven't seen you for a few years and still look the same!" This person is Hou Xun, the censor of Shanxi Dao, and he said with a smile before he walked to Yuan Chonghuan's side.

Facing Hou Xun, Yuan Chonghuan bowed his body and said, "Brother Hou, what a bother!"

"What is Element talking about? You and I are inseparable, that's a real family friendship, let's go in and talk!" Hou Xun pulled Yuan Chonghuan in, with a happy smile on his face.

The two walked into the hall, and saw a little boy of three or four years old, holding a book in his hand, looking up, down, left, and right.The appearance of a porcelain doll, with a serious look, looks really cute.

Looking at the child in surprise, Yuan Chonghuan asked Hou Xun on the side in surprise, "Is this a good nephew?"

"Well, I'm four years old, very naughty!" Although Hou Xun said so, deep love flashed in his eyes.

Walking to the child's side, squatting down slowly, Yuan Chonghuan took off the jade pendant around his waist, and said to the boy with a smile: "Uncle is here for the first time, this is a gift for you!" He handed the jade pendant to the boy. boy.

"The elder dare not say no, thank you uncle!" Smiling at Yuan Chonghuan, the boy took the jade pendant respectfully.

Looking at the boy with shock in his eyes, Yuan Chonghuan looked at Hou Xun and said, "Brother Hou has a successor! It is very likely that he is born out of blue! Does your nephew have a name?"

"Yes, big name Fang Yu!" Hou Xun looked at his son with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Hou Fangyu, what a name! It must have been written by Uncle Shi again!" Yuan Chonghuan looked at Hou Xun and asked with a smile.

Gently nodded, Hou Xun was a little dumbfounded, but still said in a deep voice: "It's my father who got the name!" Looking back at the maid, Hou Xun said in a deep voice: "Take the young master to the back!"

When there was no one in the room, Hou Xun looked at Yuan Chonghuan calmly, and said seriously: "Three years ago, you were released to Zhaowu County, and I felt very sorry for you. Since you are back this time, you must write a letter Recommend you, let you get what you want!" (To be continued...)