Da Ming Tai Shi

Chapter 17

In the sixth year of Hongwu, due to the unsatisfactory results of the imperial examinations, Zhu Yuanzhang issued an edict to abolish the imperial examination system and use the recommendation system in reverse. It turned out that there were many factions and party disputes in the court.

Hu Weiyong wished he could recommend all the dogs from his hometown to be watchdogs in the palace.

So after the Hu Weiyong case, Zhu Yuanzhang issued an edict to the Ministry of Rites again, asking the Ministry of Rites to review the corresponding regulations of the imperial examination again, and it was scheduled to resume the imperial examination system in Hongwu 17.

Strictly speaking, the imperial examinations in the early Ming Dynasty were not stereotyped essays, but were closer to the scriptures of the Southern Song imperial examinations in form.

In other words, it has not been completely reduced to a deformed imperial examination that restricts thinking and thinking ability.

It was also because of the temporary abolition of the imperial examination system that Zeng Tai was able to directly reach the position of Minister of the Ministry of Households as a scholar.

Of course, then again, who the emperor wants to promote has nothing to do with whether there is an imperial examination system.

"It would be great if Boss Zhu could promote me to the position of chief assistant in the cabinet."

Chen Yunfu was foolishly dreaming of the Spring and Autumn Dream, anyway, he knew that it was impossible to realize, and there was no cabinet right now, so he was just being idle and flustered.

In fact, since he left the palace, he has been completely free and has nothing to do all day long. Apart from being bored at home and studying, he has nothing else to do.

As for learning from some time-traveling seniors, tinkering with some gadgets and selling them for money?

This thought only flashed through Chen Yunfu's mind before it was directly killed.

Just kidding, under the background of this era, being an official is the only way out.

What's more, Zhu Yuanzhang's edict banning business is still hanging on the heads of the world.

"Anyone who is not a producer can be hunted and killed."

Zhu Yuanzhang has a lot of prejudice against businessmen. He, Chen Yunfu, did not fight for a bright future, and turned to business to offend Zhu Yuanzhang?

This is not purely due to that serious disease.

Chen Yunfu, who didn't dare to 'do anything wrong', calmed down and only read at ease every day, until one day Ling'er said that there was a guest outside the door.

Have a guest?

Chen Yunfu blinked, what kind of customer did he have.

With doubts, Chen Yunfu walked all the way to the gate, and saw a seventeen or eighteen-year-old scholar standing with two boxes of Guichunfang snacks in his hands.

"Brother?"

Chen Yunfu didn't know him, so he asked.

The visitor bowed with a smile and said, "My surname is Qian, and my single name is Yi. I live next door. My father is on a job. He is a student supervisor of the Imperial College."

As I said before, Ren Street is full of dignitaries and dignitaries, and Chen Yunfu lives in the mansion of Yan Wen, the former Minister of Officials, so naturally, the neighbors are also prominent.

There is a difference in money between the students of the Imperial College, what level of official is this?
Chen Yunfu didn't understand, but he had to pay attention to being an official, and Qian Yi in front of him was the second generation of an official.

Hastily bowed to return the salute and said, "It's Xiong Qian in person, please come in quickly."

Qian Yi was not polite, and walked in with some snacks.

"For the first visit, I didn't bring anything for Brother Chen, so I took two boxes of snacks from my home, and I hope Brother Chen will not be offended."

"Come here, brother Qian has something to bring."

Speaking of being polite, Ling'er over there came forward to take the dim sum with familiarity.

Qian Yi looked at Ling'er very carefully, with amazement in his eyes.

After that, he quickly looked away, and went in with Chen Yunfu, talking while walking.

"A few days ago, I heard that a master Daoming moved here. My father is usually fond of Buddhism, so he wanted to come and visit him, but he couldn't do it because he was busy with official duties, so he entrusted me to take the place."

"Student Qian is too polite."

Chen Yunfu didn't dare to take it seriously, and said modestly: "I'm new here, I should be the younger brother, I'm going to pay a visit, but the younger brother is white and dare not disturb the ears of the students."

"Hey, my brother's words are wrong, we are all neighbors, how can we be hindered by being an official?"

This Qian Yi is an acquaintance, and he is very warm and familiar with each other. Those who don't know really think that Qian Yi and Chen Yunfu have been friends for many years.

However, Chen Yunfu did not believe a single word of Qian Yi's words.

He is so good at Dharma, and he wanted to come to pay a visit, but seeing that the imperial court sent a dozen court ladies with great fanfare, grass grew in his heart.

Chen Yunfu's identity is not difficult to find out, the Qian family has lived here for a long time, so they must be familiar with the old Wu who was guarding the gate before, and if they ask anyone to ask in Yingtian Mansion, they will know Chen Yunfu's background.

A monk who returned to the secular world from Tianjie Temple, his dharma name is Daoming, and his common name is Chen Yunfu.

This house was rewarded by the emperor himself, including those court ladies.

The news was digested for three minutes, and the neighbors around couldn't sit still.

Good guy, this is Jane's favorite student in the emperor's heart.

Politicians are speculators, and after knowing the ins and outs of Chen Yunfu, Qian Yi took action.

No, I sent my son to test the water first.

Invite Qian Yi into the main hall, the two sit down as guests and hosts, and have their own maidservants serve them with tea, Chen Yunfu spoke.

"My little brother has just arrived here, so it can be said that his eyes are smeared here. Brother Qian can come today, but he must stay for a light meal, so that I can have more time to ask you for advice, brother."

"Should, should."

Qian Yi's plan was to stay for dinner, and now when Chen Yunfu took the initiative to invite him, his face burst into a smile.

The two hit it off.

Qian Yi thought about staying to test out Chen Yunfu's background, so Chen Yunfu wanted to use Qian Yi's mouth to test out the situation of the surrounding friends and neighbors.

"Sister Ling'er, let the kitchen prepare dinner."

Just as Chen Yunfu explained, a day laborer who was staying at the porter came over and said that there was another guest.

Again?

Qian Yi frowned slightly, but it was not easy to prevent Chen Yunfu from seeing him, so he simply got up and said: "I will go with my virtuous brother."

This time it was also a young scholar.

It's called Shao Ziheng.

Like Qian Yi, this Shao Ziheng also brought a greeting gift, and declared himself his family when he arrived.

The son of Shao Zhi, the censor of Youqian Capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Good guy, they are all the second generation of officials.

Chen Yunfu blinked, what is this, is the son diplomatic?
One of the fathers didn't show up, but he sent all his sons over.

But it was reasonable to think about it, no matter how much these people thought about Chen Yunfu's holy family, after all, Chen Yunfu was only white, and they were in official robes anyway, how could they condescend to come to visit in person.

It is most suitable to choose a son who is similar in age and has the same status.

Now dinner became three people.

"Brothers, I hope you will forgive me for being too young to drink alcohol."

It is impossible to drink alcohol. At the age of thirteen or fourteen, drinking is harmful to the body.

Chen Yunfu, the owner, didn't want to drink it, and Qian Yi and Shao Ziheng, who came here to visit, were too embarrassed to drink it, so the three of them simply had a simple meal, and after finishing eating, they got up hand in hand to say goodbye.

Today is mainly to get acquainted, even if the goal is achieved if you can meet the rightful owner, there is no need to delay staying for a long time.

But before leaving, Qian Yi still grabbed Chen Yunfu's clothes and winked.

The latter went in without knowing it, followed Qian Yi a few steps forward, and asked in surprise, "Brother Qian, what advice do you have?"

"My dear brother, you plan to take the imperial examination next year?"

"correct."

"Why are you so confused?" Qian Yi yelled, "If you take the imperial examination, you will be a Jinshi. You also have to go to the Imperial Academy to study and stay in office. Now my father is working in the Imperial Academy. Why not let my father recommend my younger brother so that he can go directly to the Imperial Academy. Wouldn't it save the imperial examination process?"

How difficult it is to take part in the imperial examination. I still can't guarantee that I will be able to pass the exam. It's better to recommend it for peace of mind.

Taking advantage of the fact that the imperial examination system has not yet been officially restored in the Guochao, and catching the last train in the last spring when the recommendation system exists, the future will be considered stable.

However, Chen Yunfu still narrowed his eyes.

How can there be such a good thing.

Even if there is, why is Qian Yi so kind.

There must be a reason for this.

(End of this chapter)