Ming politicians

Su Tiancheng still didn't go out. He originally thought that after the rural examination, he would take a good look around Taiyuan City. Su Tianhao who woke up reminded him not to go out for the time being.

Almost all candidates stayed at home or inns, and no one went out.The results of the township examination have not yet come out. If we meet and ask each other about the situation, it is hard to say. I don't know if I am in high school.

After the announcement of the rankings, if the high school candidates and the candidates who failed the rankings met in front of each other, if they were both humble or full of confidence, it would be very embarrassing.

Some candidates are careless, and may even hurt their face because of such things, and do extreme things.

The most important thing is that the candidates don't know whether they will be able to go to high school, their mood fluctuates, and they often say some inexplicable words, or laugh, or bow their heads and cry, and occasionally lose their composure. This kind of situation happens in inns or At home, there is no problem, but if it happens in public, the impact will be bad.

Su Tiancheng understands this feeling. After ten years of cold window, no one asks questions. Once he becomes famous all over the world, every examinee hopes that the carp can jump the dragon's gate. The imperial examination is the only way out, especially those from poor families. There is no other way. Many scholars , can't lift his shoulders, can't support his back, and has no other ability to survive except to study and become an official. If he can't go to high school, he may spend his whole life in the midst of hunger and cold.

Staying at home is a bit boring, but there is no way.

At Youshi, Su Ertong came in with a letter in his hand.

"Young master, there is a person outside the mansion, wearing a bamboo hat and covering his veil, and sent this letter, saying that he personally handed it to the young master."

"Why don't you come into the mansion?"

"The nursing home said that the man didn't want to enter the house, so he left after handing in the letter."

The moment he received the letter, Su Tiancheng suddenly knew something. There was a sign inside the letter.

He quickly opened the letter, except for the talisman, there was a piece of letter paper with the words Taibai Restaurant written on it, and there was nothing else.

Taibai Restaurant is not very far from the mansion, in the past it was only two miles away.

"Ertong, you and Su Jun stay at home, Wang Dazhi will go out with me for a while, if the eldest brother comes to ask, just say that I'm wandering around for a while, and I'll be home soon."

Su Jun took Wang Dazhi and hurried to Taibai Restaurant.

This is a mid-level restaurant, not very conspicuous, and there are many ordinary people eating here.

From a distance, Su Tiancheng saw Xiong Zijian standing at the door.

Although Xiong Zijian was wearing a bamboo hat and covering his veil, he was familiar with Xiong Zijian's figure.

When Su Tiancheng walked to the hotel entrance, Xiong Zijian cupped his fists and saluted.

"Master Su, we have been in Taiyuan for two days, but you are still taking the provincial examination."

"Young Master Xiong, you've worked hard, why don't you go upstairs and talk about it?"

"Okay, everyone is waiting upstairs in the private room, but I still want to say in advance that the brothers are all from military background, so they speak and do things a little casually, if there is a collision, please don't mind Mr. Su."

Su Tiancheng nodded, don't wait too long at the door, Xiong Zijian's attire is already eye-catching.

After going upstairs, the assistant brought Su Tiancheng and others into the private room.

In the private room, there were three sturdy middle-aged men sitting. Seeing Xiong Zijian and Su Tiancheng coming in, they didn't speak, but they seemed a little interested in Wang Dazhi behind them.

"Mr. Su, let me introduce you. Sun Yuankun, a thousand households of the Northern Army in the first year of Tianqi, a general of Wude by the imperial court, Liu Shiliang, a deputy thousand households of the northern army of the first year of Tianqi, a guerrilla general awarded by the court, Luo Chang, a township of the first year of Tianqi Deputy Qianhu of the Northern Army, a guerrilla general by the imperial court."

According to the division of military ranks, Qianhu is the fifth rank, deputy Qianhu is the fifth rank, and the corresponding rank is the same. The general of Wude is the fifth rank, and the guerrilla general is the fifth rank.

There is a key point here. Deputy Qianhu, or guerrilla general, is the watershed between senior officers and middle- and lower-level officers. Deputy Qianhu is a personal position, and guerrilla general is a personal rank.

Of course, when the situation is urgent, the guerrilla general can also serve as the commander-in-chief or deputy commander-in-chief to lead the army to fight.

Chief Soldier and Deputy Chief Soldier belong to the official titles of military officers. Although they have no rank, most of them are military commanders and commanders.

Su Tiancheng clasped his fists and saluted the three of them, but the attitude of Sun Yuankun and the other three seemed a little cold.

Su Tiancheng's heart was a little calm, it's no wonder that these people, Tian Qi left the army in two years, nine years have passed, I don't know how many things they have looked down upon, it would be strange if their blood is still boiling.

Besides, they live in seclusion in Mount Emei, Sichuan, almost isolated from the outside world. After so many years, they have suffered so much. If they hadn't seen Xiong Tingbi's talisman, they would never have come out.

Xiong Zijian's expression was as usual. When he entered the private room, he had already taken off his bamboo hat and veil.

After sitting down, the waiter in the restaurant quickly served the food, most of which were cold dishes, not many stir-fried dishes.

When the buddy was about to pour wine, Sun Yuankun spoke up and asked the buddy to bring a big bowl.

Su Tiancheng understood that this was their time to test their drinking capacity.

Xiong Zijian held a bowl of wine and stood up, followed by Sun Yuankun, Liu Shiliang and Luo Chang.

Su Tiancheng and Wang Dazhi also stood up.

Seeing Xiong Zijian pour the wine on the ground, Su Tiancheng understood that it was to pay homage to Xiong Tingbi.

After drinking three bowls of wine, Su Tiancheng still had no problem. During this process, no one spoke.The scene seemed a little weird, but the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

"Mr. Su, I have always kept my mother's orders in mind. Thank you for everything you have done. General Sun, General Liu, and General Luo followed me to Taiyuan. I won't say the purpose, but they have been calm for many years. In life, I no longer care about the affairs of the outside world, and I came here just to make friends with Mr. Su."

"Since this is the case, I am very grateful. General Sun, General Liu and General Luo don't have to travel thousands of miles to feel too original, and you don't have to feel sorry for Mr. Xiong. I will return this talisman to you now. It is up to you to decide what to do. Take care, everyone."

Su Tiancheng picked up the bowl.

"I respect you for a bowl of wine. The green mountains will not change, and the green waters will flow forever. If they are destined, we can meet each other. We will still be good brothers. If there are any difficulties in the future, as long as I can do my best, everyone feel free to speak up."

When Su Tiancheng was about to drink the bowl of wine, Sun Yuankun stood up.

"Wait a minute."

Everyone looked at Sun Yuankun with different eyes.

"We know what happened to the old lady and the young master's situation. This time I followed the young master to Taiyuan, and I really wanted to take a look. We have been in Mount Emei for so many years, and we have always been in the depths of the mountain, which can be regarded as isolated from the world. , we don't even know about Mr. Zhaoxue. We deeply admire Mr. Su's boldness. However, since Mr. Su has participated in the provincial examination, he must be rushing to the future, and the brothers dare not take any more risks. .”

Su Tiancheng smiled coldly.

"Since General Sun said so, let the brothers go to Taiyuan to live in seclusion. As the saying goes, the big hermit hides in the court, the middle hermit in the world, and the small hermit in the wild. At least he also lives in seclusion in this city. Always let the brothers live in Mount Emei. Suffering deeply, what will their families do, what will their children do."

Liu Shiliang and Luo Chang also stood up, obviously not convinced, and felt that what Su Tiancheng said was meant to satirize them.

Xiong Zijian and Sun Yuankun remained calm.

"Why did Mr. Su say that? In the future, when you become an official in the court, you will understand what I mean."

Su Tiancheng shook his head, obviously he didn't care what Sun Yuankun said.

The atmosphere in the private room was a little tense for a while.

"General Sun, General Liu, General Luo, I want to ask you whether the suffering you have suffered has surpassed that of the old lady."

A few people were a little discouraged and speechless. Compared with the old lady, they were really nothing.

"The old lady took Mr. Xiong and worked tirelessly. All she wanted was to find a good future for Mr. Xiong. Thanks to the old lady's respect for the younger generation, I made up my mind and prepared to fight with Mr. Xiong. The old lady has encountered so much. Even if you are able to endure humiliation, understand righteousness, and maintain the prestige of the imperial court, you see through the world of mortals and think that you have suffered a great grievance, and I am ashamed for you."

"You have indeed suffered a lot. The boss was killed unjustly, which made you unable to believe the court. I can understand how it feels, but I want to ask you. You followed the boss and fought on the battlefield. Didn’t you do something wrong, didn’t you kill someone wrong, you can’t guarantee that the emperor commands the world, everything is fine and small, when he is deceived by the villain and makes some mistakes, don’t you think that the ministers who have been wronged will retreat to the mountains and forests? .”

"Let me ask you again, my lord is in the spirit of heaven, do you want to see you like this? My lord has served the court all his life and is loyal to the emperor. Even if he suffered wronged, he never thought of retiring and dying generously. , as long as the emperor bestows important tasks, the boss will not refuse."

"I'm a person in love, and with just a few words, I know that you have too much resentment. To be honest, I don't like this kind of resentment. A man should stand upright. He would rather die standing than live on his knees. How can you be like that? Bitter wife."

"Okay, I've said everything I need to say. It's up to you how to choose. I dare not force it."

"Mr. Xiong, I have a word. Please remember that wherever you fall, you will get up. The old lady has high hopes for you. The unfinished business of the boss needs you to inherit it. I hope you can think about it carefully. Make a decision. I respect your decision, if you want to understand, you can find me at any time."