Ming politicians

When Zhou Kang entered the room, Su Tiancheng suddenly felt very uncomfortable.

People say that the prime minister is a seven-rank official. This is because the power of the prime minister is too great, and there are too many people who want to visit the prime minister.

No matter who you are, when you enter the mansion and visit the chief minister of the cabinet, you always have to pass the butler's level. After a long time, if you can't curry favor with the butler, they will just fool you. Don't even think about meeting the prime minister.

Although Zhou Kang did not declare his identity, the temperament on his body made people feel a little uncomfortable.

Before Zhou Kang opened his mouth to speak, Su Tiancheng guessed that this person is not simple, and there should be a lot of power behind him.

When looking at people, he always has a scrutinizing gaze. His temperament is not very grand, but he has the posture of a superior.She's not too young, she looks close to 50 years old.

Many masters, or housekeepers of rich families, are like this.

"This is Bachelor Su."

Su Tiancheng is disgusting, damn it, the scholars of Su are Su Shi and Su Dongpo, how famous they are, writers, poets, literary talents topping Jinghua, I don’t know how many fans, even the emperor admires, how dare I say that I am Su Bachelor, why are you so out of tune? You are mocking me, or trying to flatter me.

"Don't dare, I'm going to Su Tiancheng, come to the capital to take part in the test."

"Long-awaited, long-awaited, the old man already knew the reputation of Su Xueshi. He was awarded by the emperor. He was awarded by the emperor, and he wrote good poems and literary talents. It is really not easy."

Su Tiancheng felt nauseous again, who are you, calling yourself an old man in front of me is too loud.

But this is in the capital, where dragons and tigers are hidden, so it's better to be patient.

"Mr. is too famous. I dare not have such an idea. I don't know what's the matter when Mr. came to the inn."

Zhou Kang looked at Su Tiancheng and smiled slightly.

"Old man Zhou Kang, entrusted by someone, has some matters. I want to ask Xie Yuanlang. It's a bit abrupt. I hope Xie Yuanlang doesn't care about it."

"Where, sir, if you need to ask anything, I will answer it truthfully."

With a few simple words, Zhou Kang already felt that Su Tiancheng looked very young, but his heart was not simple, and he had experienced storms. After meeting him, he put on a high profile. If you can't bear it, even if you can bear it, the words may not be pleasant to listen to. This Su Tiancheng has no expression on his face and speaks in a calm tone. No matter what he thinks in his heart, it is very remarkable if he can keep silent. Far beyond the concentration he should have at his age.

Besides, since he entered the door, Su Tiancheng has never asked about his own situation, including his surname. This shows that Su Tiancheng knows how to judge others' identities by observing his words and feelings, and when he shouldn't ask, is it right? will speak.

Su Tiancheng was also looking at the other party. This Zhou Kang must have a different identity. He couldn't be an official of the imperial court. An official's opening remarks always have to introduce his position, but he has such a confident attitude, and he doesn't take the initiative to report his name. , then there is only one situation, the master or the housekeeper.

The biggest feature of the master is that he is shrewd, he is very cautious in doing things, and he will not make tentative moves. Even if he wants to know someone, he can grasp it through conversation. In addition, the master's posture is very big. It's the butler.

Thinking of this, he became more cautious, and he couldn't underestimate the housekeeper. The high-ranking officials in the capital all have housekeepers in their mansions. The housekeepers spend a lot of time in contact with their masters, understand their master's hobbies, and help their masters with some things from time to time. The butler came to the inn to find him, definitely not because of himself, but because of the senior officials behind the butler.

The officialdom is not a place full of joy and joy, full of accidents and dangers, Su Tiancheng will not underestimate it, let alone get carried away.

"Okay, then I'm not going to be polite, there are three questions in total."

"The first question, I have participated in the provincial high school examination, became Xie Yuanlang, and will take the examination soon. I don't know what you think of the so-called being a teacher for a day and being a father for life."

Su Tiancheng's heart skipped a beat, and he soon understood what the other party's purpose was.

The chief examiners of the examination are Zhou Yanru, the chief assistant of the cabinet, and Wen Tiren, the second assistant. Zhou Kang's words can only represent one of them. Since the surname is Zhou, it is likely to be Zhou Yanru's housekeeper.

The housekeeper of Zhou Yanru, the chief assistant of the cabinet, has an unusual status.

"I have participated in the county examination, the government examination and the township examination. I have three mentors, and I will take the general examination soon. If I can pass high school, the examiner will also be my mentor."

Zhou Kang nodded. This answer is very appropriate, and it is watertight. It seems that this Su Tiancheng is very mature.

Who didn't know that the examiners were Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren, that the examinees could flatter them, and their official career would be smooth. With such an opportunity, taking the opportunity to express their mentality was also a precautionary measure, but Su Tiancheng didn't say that.

"The second question, the so-called ten years of cold windows, no one asked, became famous all over the world in one fell swoop, Xie Yuanlang is not only outstanding in talent and learning, he has amazing poems such as "Mulan Flower Order" and "Butterfly Love Flower", but also can gallop on the battlefield , Suppressed the rogue bandits, and was rewarded by the court, I don't know what plans I have in the future."

"You should try your best to participate in the examination. If you can't make it to high school, go back to your hometown to continue studying hard. When you get the gold plate, you should follow the arrangement of the imperial court. You must never think of anything wrong."

"The third question, I heard that Xie Yuanlang hasn't married yet, does he have other plans?"

"It's the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. I dare not have any plans for such a big event."

After Su Tiancheng answered the three questions, Zhou Kang already had an idea in his heart.

Su Tiancheng spoke very simply, without dragging his feet. Such a posture showed that he had a strong heart.

"Hehe, I see. If Xie Yuanlang is convenient, I have an additional question."

Su Tiancheng nodded, but did not speak.

"Xie Yuanlang answered all the questions raised by the old man. He never asked the old man's identity. Do you already know?"

"Mr. has an extraordinary bearing, and he is also an elder. It is reasonable to take the exams. There is no need to study these tedious processes."

"Hehe, well said, the old man wishes Xie Yuanlang to take the high school exam."

Zhou Kang stood up, bowed his hands to Su Tiancheng, and left quickly. He didn't reveal his identity. He believed that Su Tiancheng already knew.

After Zhou Kang left, Su Tiancheng looked very ugly.

Before the test began, Zhou Kang, Zhou Yanru's housekeeper, came to the door, and there was no need to explain the deep meaning of it.He would not accept the olive branch that was thrown at him.

According to the process of historical development, from now until the 17th year of Chongzhen, 11 cabinet chiefs and assistants have been replaced. Every replacement, regardless of the length of time, has affected the change of government.

The key information revealed here shows that in the process of career development, one can only rely on oneself and deal with various forces, and cannot commit oneself to a certain group.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, party struggles had reached the point where it could not be further increased. No matter which group it was, it was all about power and interests, and it was all for personal interests, regardless of the life and death of ordinary people, regardless of the development of the country.

The wise thing to do is to stay away from party struggles, deal with them when your strength is insufficient, and deal with them when your strength is sufficient, and rule with an iron fist.

Now that Zhou Kang has come to his door, it means that he has attracted the attention of certain forces.

Su Tiancheng became a little vigilant, arrogance is unacceptable, and he must find the best development path.

After Zhou Kang returned home, he went to the study immediately, reported the situation in detail, and also expressed his own analysis.

Zhou Yanru pondered for a while.

"It seems that this Su Tiancheng is really not simple. No wonder the emperor values ​​it. Tell me why you didn't directly reveal your identity from the beginning to the end."

"Master, I've made my own claims, but there's a reason for it. This Su Tiancheng is indeed not simple. He must be promising in the day. For such a young talent, the master should be more gentle, and slowly pull him to his side. Come on, if you act too hastily, it might have a counterproductive effect. Thinking of this, I didn't directly reveal my identity, but I believe that Su Tiancheng must understand."

"Well, what you said makes sense, let me think about it."

"Master, should you pay attention to Su Tiancheng's movements, after the test, there may be other people who will look for him."

"Pay attention to this matter."

Su Tiancheng quickly forgot about Zhou Kang's coming. The test is coming soon, and the key point is still the test. As for other things, they can be put after the test.

He lived in the inn and did not participate in the gatherings held by many people.

The time between the township examination and the general examination is half a year. Most of the candidates are going out to travel, make friends, get acquainted with each other, and be able to participate in the general examination. In the future, they will be in the same year.

Su Tiancheng didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing, his own strength is not enough, and the possibility of trying to win over some relationships is not great, too much attention will be a big trouble.

What Zhou Kang mentioned about marriage should be paid attention to. Starting a family and starting a business, in terms of ranking order, starting a family is still at the top. If you become a Jinshi, you have not yet started a family, which is indeed surprising.

The figure of Zhu Shenxin drifted into his mind, but unfortunately, under the current system, there is no such possibility between the two of them.

There is no such thing as flowers, no Qingqing, I think that finding a considerate and warm wife is not such a simple matter, and he does not want Su Huawen and Wang to settle such a major matter.

It seems that the general examination and palace examination are important things, and marriage is also a big thing, and both must be taken into account.