I want to be a grandson

Chapter 629
Early in the morning, Imperial Academy.

As the imperial decree that Wang Gen was awarded the number one scholar came, he also quickly received the appointment of the imperial court as the editor of the Imperial Academy.
So the next morning, Wang Gen got up early and took a bath to get rid of the peculiar smell from his body due to serving the horses.

After a simple breakfast, I came to the Hanlin Academy.

The Hanlin Academy is located in the southeast of the imperial city, behind the Zongren Mansion and in front of the Zhanshi Mansion, very close to the Imperial Palace.

At this time, in the main hall of the Imperial Academy, Wang Shuying, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, was talking to Yang Shiqi recommended by him.

Today is also the day when Yang Shiqi officially came to the Imperial Academy.

"Thanks to Mr. Wang's recommendation, I was able to enter the Imperial Academy. This is such a great kindness, the students thank you very much." Yang Shiqi saluted his disciples.

Wang Shuying smiled and invited him to sit down, and said: "Selecting talents for the country is our duty as ministers, and you don't have to be grateful. In the future, as long as you serve faithfully, you will live up to the imperial court's favor."

"Yes, students must keep it in mind, sir, please rest assured!"

Wang Shuying said with a smile: "You and I have known each other for a while. Although we have old friends, we don't have the fate of master and apprentice. You don't need to address me as Mr., but from now on, we should call you colleagues.

Besides, I can't teach you anything, hehe... Even I am envious of your knowledge of history... Sit down. "

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Wang..."

After he was seated, Wang Shuying asked, "When did you arrive in the capital? Have you settled down?"

Yang Shiqi replied: "The lower official arrived in the capital yesterday, because it was late, so he didn't come, and he is still living in the post station for the time being, and has not settled down..."

"Hehehe, it's not easy to live in the capital. The place should be settled early, but don't worry too much. You have to think carefully about the trade-offs."

It is very expensive to buy a home in the capital.

At least for a poor family like Yang Shiqi.

So Wang Shuying said again: "For the time being, you can live in the government office without spending money. When you find a suitable place to live in the future, you can move out."

"Yes, thank you for your advice, sir."

At this time, a servant came in to report that Wang Gen, the editor of the Imperial Academy appointed by the imperial court, had come to ask for an audience.

"Hey, this is the number one scholar appointed by His Majesty! Please come in quickly."

Yang Shiqi was also very curious about this number one scholar.

Yesterday a group of people went there with drums and gongs to announce the good news. Yang Shiqi also saw such a scene and accompanied them to watch.

To this day, he still remembers the unforgettable scene: Zhuangyuan Lang is actually wearing a linen film, shaving and cleaning the horses...

Because there were so many people at that time and he had just arrived in the capital, he just took a look at it from a distance and didn't step forward to watch.

Unexpectedly, Zhuangyuan Lang also entered the Hanlin Academy, and was an editor with himself...

Wang Shuying said: "When people come later, you two should be close, and you two will have the opportunity to draft documents together in the future."

"Yes, the officer obeys."

After a while, the servant took Wang Gen into the courtyard.

Wang Gen stepped forward and bowed to salute: "Your Majesty, Wang Gen, I pay my respects to Mr. Wang." He waved his hands to Yang Shiqi, and Yang Shiqi hurriedly returned the salute.

Wang Shuying said with a smile: "You are our No. [-] Scholar, right? Okay, okay, you don't have to be polite like an official in the Imperial Academy. Come and sit down."

"Yes, the officer obeys."

Wang Shuying has always been easy-going, and the Imperial Academy is a place where literati gather. Although there are official positions, they are not as hierarchical as the officialdom.

People in the Hanlin Academy sometimes get together and talk about some academic matters, or a subset of classics and history, or poems and songs, or moral articles,
It’s not enough to have a high official position here, you have to have real talents and real learning to be convincing!

Just like Yang Shiqi, Wang Shuying cared about Wang Gen, asked about his health, and asked about his condition, and Wang Gen also answered them one by one.

"Hehe, although I was in the Hanlin Academy yesterday, I also heard about the demeanor of the number one scholar when the officials from the Ministry of Rites went to congratulate him..."

Wang Shuying said with a smile: "It's really free and easy, not afraid of the world's eyes, quite like everyone is drunk and I am sober, very good, very good!"

Hearing this, Wang Gen felt a little embarrassed.

Yang Shiqi also echoed: "Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to witness the demeanor of Zhuangyuan Lang from a distance. It is indeed different...

It didn't take long for the news to spread throughout the capital, and everyone was very curious about what kind of strange character Zhuangyuan Lang is..."

Indeed, Wang Gen was too impressive!
Once you see it, you will never forget it!
Especially the scene of washing the horse under the watchful eyes of everyone... You must know that he had already passed the Jinshi examination at that time!
Plus his looks...

Uh, I really don't have any other words, maybe I can only use ugly to describe it...

Therefore, in the discussion of the common people, this matter is also regarded as a joke.

They all said: "Zhuangyuan Lang is not only extremely ugly, but also a horse breeder, and the imperial edicts are received in the stables..."

It is quite normal to say so, some people exaggerated, saying that Zhuangyuan Lang "is three feet tall, with blue face and long fangs, more than two feet long, red eyes, bloody mouth..."

Wang Gen explained embarrassingly: "I just took a break after the exam, and I wanted to relax and change my mind, so I found a job, and I could earn some copper coins...

With my appearance, I don't have the appearance of a champion, so I only want to congratulate others, I don't dare to expect extravagant...I didn't expect to make such a joke..."

Wang Gen was born in Pinghan, he didn't make friends with any celebrities, and he didn't get the praise and approval of everyone, so he didn't know about his talents.

After all, compared with so many candidates who are famous and sought after by everyone, he seems so unknown.

The ancient imperial examinations are different from those of later generations. After entering Beijing, many people will use various occasions to show off their talents.
Or to participate in a poetry meeting, or to visit dignitaries, send your own manuscript, and get their approval, which is also a great shortcut.

In this process, some people will be produced, who are recognized by everyone as talented.

So compared with such a person, my fame and popularity are like the scum of my classmates...

Several people chatted and laughed for a while, and also narrowed the distance between each other.

Then Wang Shuying said to the two of them: "You two came to the Hanlin Academy today, it's a predestined relationship...

The responsibilities of the Imperial Academy were directly ordered by the emperor, undertaking the emperor's consultation, compiling books and writing history, drafting imperial edicts, reading for members of the royal family, and serving as imperial examination examiners. "

"Among them, Hanlin bachelors are responsible for writing, correcting texts, examining and discussing the system, etc., and are always ready for the emperor's advisors; attendants and attendants are responsible for reading scriptures and history for the royal family;"

"Compiling, editing, and reviewing are responsible for compiling and compiling memorabilia, historical records, etc. The duties of the Imperial Academy also include taking charge of the imperial examination affairs, teaching scholars, organizing sutra feasts, and inspecting the archives of the Lifan Academy, etc."

"Although these also perform their duties, sometimes they are not so clear. You will naturally have a chance to understand in the future..."

Wang Shuying asked the people below to go through the "entry procedures" for Wang Ken, and then arranged him and Yang Shiqi together so that they could take care of each other.

Of course, this is also Zhu Yunxi's order.

After the arrangements were made in the Imperial Academy, Wang Shuying asked Wang Gen to write a thank you memorial and go to the emperor to thank him.

Wang Gen followed suit, but who knew that not long after the memorial of gratitude was delivered, the eunuchs in the palace came to summon Wang Gen into the palace...

Wang Gen couldn't help being taken aback...

To be honest, I was just being "polite" in the memorial, saying that if I am lucky enough to meet His Majesty to thank you, I will be thankful and wait...

If you are polite, will your majesty take it seriously?
With a feeling of apprehension, Wang Gen followed the eunuch in the palace into the palace to have an audience, and quietly arranged his appearance as he walked...

It's really stressful!

"Editor Wang, His Majesty is inside, you go in."

The eunuch took him outside the door of the side hall of Jinshen Hall and let him go in alone.

"Uh, yes, thank you, Eunuch..."

The eunuch nodded in return, bowed his body and retreated without saying much.

Taking a deep breath, he tidied up his official uniform before stepping into the side hall.

As soon as he entered, he saw a person sitting on a chair, surrounded by guards and several eunuchs, so Wang Gen quickly bowed down and said: "Wang Gen, editor of the Imperial Academy, pays homage to Your Majesty, long live long live your majesty! "

"You are Wang Gen, the number one scholar in this discipline? Let's be flat!"

Ok?
This voice... I seem to have heard it somewhere...

"Yes, I thank you, Your Majesty!"

Before he had time to think about it, Wang Gen stood up, keeping his head down because he couldn't look up at the king.

Zhu Yunxi, who was sitting on the chair, couldn't help being a little funny when he saw Wang Gen's cautiousness and demeanor when he didn't meet him twice.
Putting down the scroll in his hand, Zhu Yunxi stood up and said, "Zhuangyuan Lang, why do you keep your head down?"

What else can it be, of course it is the court rules!

"Uh, when you enter the palace, there are eunuchs who teach the etiquette of facing the emperor. You can't look up at His Majesty..."

"Pfft..."

Zhang Fu really couldn't help laughing out loud. Realizing that it was a disgrace, he quickly bit his lips to prevent himself from laughing...

Even Qu Tao, who has always been cautious, couldn't help showing a smile on his face...

"Zhuangyuan Lang, you are really a real person..." Zhu Yunxi was speechless for a while.

If it were someone else, when they encountered this kind of problem, they would definitely say what the Emperor Tianwei is like, and they dare not look directly at them, etc...

But he just said this!

"Wang Gen, I forgive you for your innocence, look up." Zhu Yunxi said.

"Yes, Wei Chen obeys."

When Wang Gen raised his head and saw that it was Zhu Yunxie, his eyes widened and his face showed surprise.
But soon this kind of expression was forcibly restrained by him, and he hurriedly bowed his head to salute, lowered his head and said in respect: "Weichen Wang Gen, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

This is not a brainless love story, there is no drama where the emperor pretends to be a little eunuch and a little bodyguard, and then has a bloody love affair with the heroine.

Zhu Yunxi smiled and said: "Brother Wang, you can say that day, you will treat me to a drink when you pass the Jinshi exam. I don't know if this counts?"

Wang Gen's neck turned red immediately, how could he invite His Majesty to drink?

Uh... I remember I just said eating,
Didn't say drink...

"That day, I didn't know that His Majesty was here, so my words were useless. Please forgive me!"

Zhu Yunxi knew that he was very nervous at this time, so he didn't make fun of it, he just said: "I will make a note of this drink for now, let's drink it when I have a chance."

"..."

"You don't have to be so nervous, didn't we have a very fun conversation the first two times?"

"Your Majesty, the emperor is selfless, and my ministers dare not discuss personal relationships with His Majesty..."

Wang Gen didn't even know how he got out!

When I was in the palace, I only knew that my scalp was numb and my mind was spinning wildly. I just said yes to what His Majesty said, and then thanked him.

After leaving the imperial city, he was blown by the cold wind and exhaled a breath of foul air, which relieved his nervous mood.

Companion to a gentleman is like companion to a tiger, this statement is really true!

Even though His Majesty is so friendly, people still dare not look directly at Tianwei.

Back at the Hanlin Academy, Yang Shiqi, who was in the same room with him, asked him about the situation of the interview,

Wang Gen also only gave a brief answer, and did not disclose his "old friend" with the emperor...

Now, recalling the situation in Jinshen Hall, he didn't know what was going on, and asked, "Your Majesty, I have the courage to ask my minister to be appointed champion, but..."

Zhu Yunxi knew what he meant by asking this question, whether it was because of his personal relationship that he favored him, so he chose him as the number one scholar.

It was a great joy to be voted the number one scholar, but Wang Gen didn't want it because of his personal friendship.

This is the backbone of the literati!

Zhu Yunxi's answer was: "You have already said that the emperor is selfless and the selection of talents for the country is such a major event, how can you care about personal feelings?"

Sitting on the chair, holding the scroll in his hand, Wang Gen's eyes became more firm,
Be loyal to the king and serve the country!

I would like to be in the palace, having fun.

He also listened to Jin Yiwei's report of Wang Gen's glorious deeds of taking care of the horses, and it was also a joy to spread the word throughout the capital.

I can't help joking for a while.

Afterwards, Zhu Yunxi asked: "Qu Tao, how is the current situation in the lecture hall, and how are the lessons arranged?"

"Report to Your Majesty..."

Qu Tao replied: "Students in the martial arts hall are trained strictly according to the rules of the hall. On the one hand, they are studying, on the other hand, they are actually practicing battle formations and commanding battles.
It also pays attention to their adaptability, long-distance raids, and how to be brave in the face of adversity when the mountains and rivers are at the end..."

Then he reported the schoolwork arrangement of the lecture hall, which he already knew by heart, so he reported everything in detail.

"Your Majesty, there are not enough teachers in the lecture hall..." Qu Tao reported.

Hearing this, Zhu Yunxi frowned and said, "Now the Shenji Battalion has expanded, and there are more than [-] soldiers alone. Sheng Yong and Geng Rui are very busy, and Shang Shuru of the Ministry of War is still in charge of the stall in the Ministry of War. thing,
Qi Tai is in charge of the Ministry of Officials, and Tie Xuan is in charge of the Commerce and Trade Department. This year is also very busy. They have no skills at all. You can count on Jing Qing and Lian Zining. "

"Besides, where will I go to find so many gentlemen for you in a short while, let them work hard first... I will give them a big reward!"

"Yes, I obey..."

Of course Qu Tao knew about His Majesty's difficulties, so he immediately took orders without saying anything.

As a courtier, what you need to do is to share the worries of the king, not to add trouble for the king!
It seems that I can only figure out a way for the time being...

(End of this chapter)