Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

Jiao Fang is one of the two chief executives of this phase of Chunwei, and the other chief examiner is Wang Jiao.

Everyone in the Manchu Dynasty knew that Mr. Wang had a noble status, and he didn't take much care of things.And Mr. Jiao is the left servant of the Ministry of Officials, in charge of the daily affairs of the Ministry of Officials, and responsible for giving official hats to officials all over the world.

Therefore, the person in charge of this year's test is naturally Jiao Fang.

If Jiao Fang can be told about the leaked exam questions, whether it is true or not, Su Mu will inevitably be in big trouble.Immediately, Master Jiao will be caught, interrogated carefully, come and go again and again, don't even think about participating in this issue of Chunwei.

Duan Jiong's father and Jiao Shilang are classmates, and they have helped each other in politics before.He was able to enter the General Administration Department as an eighth-rank official because of Jiao Fang's help, and the relationship between the two is very close.

Especially after the misunderstanding between Jiao Shilang and Jiao Shilang when he came to Jiao's Mansion last time, Duan Jiong's entry into Jiao's Mansion was like returning to his own home.

When he arrived at Jiao Shilang's mansion, a concierge had already welcomed him into the living room.

When Duan Jiong mentioned that he wanted to see Jiao Fang, the concierge smiled and said, "Master Duan, have you forgotten? My grandpa was admitted to the Tribute Academy a few days ago, and he will not be able to return to the mansion until the exam is over."

Duan Jiong just patted his forehead: "I've been busy studying my homework these few days, and I'm tired and confused, but I forgot about it."

Feeling depressed for a while, I planned to take this opportunity to play with Su Mu and ruin his future.But I don't want to forget this key point, hey, lucky guy, Su Mu, let's settle the score later, and let you go today.

Just as he was about to leave, he saw a middle-aged official with a high crown and fresh clothes, a fair and handsome appearance, walked in, sat casually on a chair, took a breath from the cup, and drank heavily.

Judging from the situation, this person must have a very close relationship with Jiao Fang, and he is also very casual in Jiao's residence.

This person was wearing a red official robe, and looking at the patch on his chest, he was actually a six-rank imperial official.

Duan Jiong stood up and was about to step forward to greet him.The concierge smiled and introduced that this person is the head of the Ministry of Officials, Mr. Zhang Caizhang, a Jinshi in the third year of Hongzhi, and Mr. Jiao are close friends.Hearing that Jiao Shilang collected a copy of the "Diamond Sutra" handwritten by Huang Shanshan, he came to see it.

When Zhang Cai heard what the concierge said, she laughed and said, "Jiao Shilang is very stingy. Asking him to take a look at Huang Tingjian's authentic works is like killing him. I can only sneak here while he is in the tribute courtyard." Take a look, but you can't tell Jiao Shilang."

The concierge smiled wryly: "Master Zhang wants to see, how dare the villain refuse, and the master will not dare to say when he returns home in the future."

Hearing this person's name, Governor Duan was surprised.

Among the six ministries, or all the central agencies, the Ministry of Officials ranks first, responsible for the appointment and removal of officials.Because of this, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials is called the official of heaven.

Zhang Cai, the head of the official department, is responsible for the Chinese book exchange and daily chores of the department, which seems to be nothing.But because of the connection between up and down, left and right, the power is not small.

Although he is only a small sixth-rank official, he is extremely powerful. Even if the governor of a province sees him, he should politely shout: "Master Zhang."

Unexpectedly, such a person is Jiao Fang's guest here.

I also thought of the recent rumors in the capital that Jiao Shilang might be of great use in the future.Otherwise, how could it be possible to transfer him from a nursing home like Nanjing to the capital, and now he is the chief executive who will take the exam?

Hearing what the concierge said, Zhang Cai laughed, and his eyes fell on Duan Jiong.

Seeing that Governor Duan was tall and tall, with a graceful demeanor, he nodded slightly.

The concierge hurriedly introduced that Mr. Duan is the governor of the General Administration Department, Zhang Cai smiled again, and said: "Years ago, the General Administration Department divided the mansion into two, which was a bit interesting, but it caused quite a disturbance."

With this talk, Duan Jiong hurriedly explained that the mansion report was done by Wu Shiqi and had nothing to do with the governors.

Zhang Cai listened carefully to his explanation, and smiled knowingly from time to time, as if he knew something.

After Duan Jiong finished speaking, Zhang Cai stroked his beard and said, "I've heard about Wu Shiqi, and he made a lot of noise in Cangzhou. However, he's just a fool, so it's nothing to worry about." Talent. You, the Secretary of General Administration, do you have a man named Su Mu?"

Hearing him mention Su Mu's name, Duan Jiong didn't care at first.After all, Su Mu's poems and novels are very popular now, especially the "Dream of Red Mansions", which is expensive in Luoyang, and almost everyone in the capital sells them. Su Mu's reputation as a great talent is very resounding.

For anyone, it is inevitable to be curious about such a character.

Duan Jiong said respectfully: "Replying to Mr. Zhang, Su Mu is currently serving as the governor of the Department of General Affairs."

"That's it. It's no wonder that the Dibao has become like this. Wu Shiqi is lucky to have someone like Su Mu as his son-in-law." Zhang Cai smiled lightly again, and then asked: "Governor Duan, it will be Chunwei soon. I heard that Su Mu I don’t want to take part in this year’s examination, is it true?”

"Ah, Su Mu is Wu Shiqi's son-in-law?" Duan Jiong was shocked, he never expected that these two people had such a relationship.

Zhang Cai: "Not really. I just heard people say that the Su and Wu families had an oral agreement. Only after Su Mu became a Jinshi can he marry the daughter of Wu Shiqi's family. After all, the imperial examination is important, so we can't be distracted by it."

Duan Jiong was so shocked that his face changed drastically. He took a deep breath, calmed down his agitated mood, and replied: "Yes, not only him, but even the lower officials have already registered with the Ministry of Rites two months ago."

Seeing that Governor Duan has a close relationship with the Jiao Mansion, Zhang Cai started to speak casually: "With Su Ziqiao's reputation, I must be able to pass this test, maybe I will order something from the Imperial Academy."

Duan Jiong had a strong dislike for Su Mu. Since ancient times, literati looked down upon him, so he was a little unconvinced, and couldn't help but sneer: "I have been working with Su Mu for two months. According to my subordinates, Su Ziqiao's poems and words are a master of the generation. character, but this stereotyped article is not enough."

Zhang Cai was stunned: "How do you say this? Could it be Su Mu's stereotyped essay?"

Duan Jiong said indifferently: "It's not impossible, it can only be said that he may have the possibility of becoming a Jinshi. But if he wants to enter the first class, or take the test of a good scholar, I'm afraid he won't succeed. In the past two months, Xiaguan and Su Mu have often Discussing and exchanging stereotyped essays. In the eyes of the juniors, it's normal."

Zhang Cai frowned, and couldn't help muttering: "If Su Ziqiao chooses the Imperial Academy, it's fine, anyway, the country has a system. Once he enters the Imperial Academy, he will watch politics for a few years, no matter whether he goes to the local government or enters the six departments." , are all established rules to follow, and there is no need for our officials to worry about it. But if he only wins a fellow Jinshi, or grants a fellow Jinshi, it will be embarrassing."

Seeing Zhang Cai speak solemnly, Duan Jiong felt something wrong in his heart.

He carefully probed and said: "Master Zhang, there is nothing to embarrass. Just go down to the local area to be a magistrate of the seventh rank, or fill a vacancy in the central department. Also, who would try this kind of thing? I'm not sure that I will win, maybe Su Mu's name has fallen to Sun Shan?"

Next, Zhang Cai's words shocked Duan Jiong.

Zhang Cai shook his head: "No, Su Ziqiao won't lose his name to Sun Shan. It would be strange if he didn't win."