The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 33

The matter is almost the same, Zhu Feng will also go to see the people in the imperial hospital to teach the method of vaccination.

Before parting, Zhu Youtang said: "Zhijie, you don't need to go back to Nanjing after the work is over. Next, I will let you take charge of the matter as Jinyiwei. First, you will take the post of Fuqianhu in Beizhen. You will learn more in Jinyiwei. It’s almost the same, you can hand over Beizhen Fusi to you to take care of it. Or you can be transferred to the governor’s mansion to work with your father on errands.”

Zhu Feng didn't feel very happy when he heard this.

With a dude like him, what he pursues is a carefree life, even if he is given a high salary, he still feels it is a burden.

Besides, for a son of a duke like him, is a Jinyiwei really lacking a thousand households a high position?

Zhu Ershao still doesn't like it.

"Yes." Zhu Feng wrote all the thoughts in his heart on his face.

Not to mention Zhu Youtang, even Xiao Jing and the others at the side could sense that this kid didn't seem to want to accept an errand.

When Zhu Feng left with Xiao Jing, Chen Kuan commented with his own thoughts: "Your Majesty, it seems that this son of the Duke's family has no interest in doing errands."

Zhu Youtang picked up the pen again and wanted to continue reviewing the memorials. Hearing this, he smiled and said: "Young people need to be sharpened. He only knows hard work when he is not on a job. Slowly he will know."

Chen Kuan pondered, did the emperor deliberately give Zhu Feng a fat job?
Chen Kuan asked again: "Your Majesty, the son of Cheng Guogong's family has been rewarded by you, so Zhang Gong gave birth to him?"

"Not urgent."

Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "Whether he is Juren or Xieyuan, he will definitely participate in the next year's Chunwei. When he arrives in the capital, I will reward him face to face. If he is ranked in high school, I will help him increase his official rank, if not In the middle, I will also keep him in the capital and give him a mansion for use at any time. However, I also ordered Ying Tianfu to see what he needs and give him some money. I will never treat meritorious people badly. What's more , His work is a kindness to me."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Kuan smiled.

Afterwards, Zhu Youtang waved his hand and asked Chen Kuan and Wei Bin to go back first, while the emperor himself had to go to Kunning Palace to see his wife and children.

When Chen Kuan and Wei Bin left the Qianqing Palace, Chen Kuan couldn't help but sighed to Wei Bin: "This Zhang Jieyuan is really different. He hasn't even passed the Jinshi exam, and his future official career will be smooth. Envy others!"

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September [-]th, in Nanjing city.

Zhang Zhou got up very early that day, and then urged his son to do morning exercises in the yard.

Two maidservants, Lichun and Xiazhi, one was making a fire to cook, while the other came out with a basin to fetch water.

There are two new members in the family, named by Jiang Pingyu, both daughters of a small family outside the city, thirteen years old, unmarried, probably to work hard for their future dowry.

"Husband got up really early today." Jiang Pingyu came out and looked at the father and son in the yard with a smile.

Zhang Zhou said: "Early to bed and early to rise is good for your health."

I said this to my son, but in fact he had something on his mind and couldn't sleep.

If history has not changed, that day should be the day when Zhu Youtang's only daughter, the little princess Zhu Xiurong, died of smallpox. He has not yet learned about the situation in the capital, but only knows whether Zhu Feng submitted the memorial. Adoption is still unknown.

"See how diligent they are? They look good too."

Jiang Pingyu didn't know what her husband was thinking, looked at the two maids who were working on the stove, and was probably very satisfied with the two "works" she had found.

Zhang Zhoudao: "When looking for a maid, the most important thing is to be diligent and sharp. What's the use of looking good?"

"Of course it's important."

Jiang Pingyu looked back at her husband, seeming to point out something, "Those people heard that Juren's mansion wanted to invite a maid, and they rushed to send their own maid without signing a contract of sale. They might also think that if the master is interested , into the house, then they will be able to enter a rich family."

"Is madame making fun of me? I don't think so."

Zhang Zhou quickly denied that he had evil thoughts.

A thirteen or fourteen-year-old little girl, who only entered junior high school a few hundred years later, the flower buds are not well-seasoned, and the sun, rain and dew must be watered for several years, and they don't look like they are blooming. What's wrong with it?

"Bang bang bang!"

Just as Zhang Zhou and his wife were chatting about homework, there was a knock on the door.

Originally Lichun was going to open the door.

Zhang Zhou motioned for her to go back and continue cooking, and he went to open the door himself.

As Zhang Zhou expected, there was an "old acquaintance" standing at the door. It was Li Zhui who came to him to collect debts after one month's expiration.

"I've met Brother Zhang! Congratulations to Brother Zhang for taking the Zhongxiang Exam Jieyuan, I came here to congratulate you. Quickly, bring the gift here." Li Zhui's attitude when he came to the door this time was quite different from before, and he wanted to give Zhang Zhou a gift when he came up. .

The servant brought over a box, which didn't look expensive, and it was expected that there would be nothing valuable inside.

Zhang Zhou looked familiar, probably the one he knocked down a month ago.

This guy's expression was a little apprehensive, probably because he was afraid that Zhang Zhou would take revenge.

A month ago, my young master would still support him. If Zhang Zhou wanted to beat him up today... the beating would be for nothing, maybe my young master would still shout "well done" from the side.

Zhang Zhou didn't pick up the wooden box, and he didn't even intend to ask Li Chase to come in. He said coldly, "Mr. Li, you are very punctual. I moved to another place, and you can find it. When the one-month period expires, you will come to the door early in the morning." Come to collect debts! It seems that you are afraid that I will renege on my debts and stare at me at any time. "

"No, no, absolutely no such intention. Any debts are a thing of the past. I said I came to give gifts, and even the people in the workshop didn't come with me. The 20 taels of silver were all given to Zhang. Brother's congratulatory gift!"

Knowing that Zhang Zhou passed Jieyuan in the exam, it is different from before, Li Zhuilian's debt of 20 taels of silver can also be exempted.

For a frugal person like Zhang Zhou, he would not take advantage of this kind of advantage.

"The 20 taels of silver are all ready, and you can take them away at any time. By the way, bring the IOU. We have a clear distinction between business and private affairs. After meeting today, we will never see each other again..." Zhang Zhouzhou looked disdainful.

Li Zhui hurriedly said: "Brother, don't be like this. It's all because I was ignorant. Isn't it all over? When we have time in the future, let's have a drink together. How about this, let me be the boss, go to the Jiaofang Division, how much?" Ladies please..."

"I'll go in and get the silver for you right now, and we'll go to Fangzheng to find witnesses to make a confession. We've made an agreement in advance about the color discount and so on. Both the money and the goods are paid, and we won't wait when it expires!"

Zhang Zhou was about to close the door and block Li Zhui from the door, and went in to get the money by himself.

Another carriage came by outside, this time just by looking at the shape of the carriage, he knew it belonged to Duke Cheng's mansion, after all, he had ridden it before.

"Is this Mr. Zhang Jieyuan's house?" A driver got off the carriage and came to the door with a smile. He didn't know who Zhang Zhou and Li Zhui were the owner of the house, so he asked with a smile.

Li Zhui said very bluntly: "Who are you?" He probably regarded the visitor as a grab for "business".

The coachman smiled and said: "I was ordered to welcome Mr. Zhang to the Duke's mansion. The younger one is a servant of the Duke of Cheng's mansion. Mr. Zhang, you are busy with your affairs. There is a very urgent matter here. I need you Come over, do you think it is convenient now?"

People from Chengguo's mansion invited him so kindly, so Zhang Zhou had to think about it. This is because the price of grain has started to fall recently, and he is in a hurry to sell grain?
Or is there something else?
"Then let me prepare first, Mr. Li, as you can see, I am very busy here, and I don't have time to entertain you today. I want to collect debts and come back tomorrow!"

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Zhang Zhou drove Li Zhui away.

Then Zhang Zhou went in and changed his clothes, came out and took a carriage. On the way, he asked the coachman why he invited him, but the coachman said he didn't know. Zhang Zhou was not worried that the other party was looking for trouble for him. If he comes, just come to the door.

After getting off the carriage, there was a man in charge standing in front of the majestic Duke's Mansion.

"Master Zhang, my wife's wife invited you over early in the morning. I have important business to discuss. Please come here."

Zhang Zhou was also surprised.

Unexpectedly, it was not Ning Tong who invited him, but the Mrs. Tai of Cheng Guogong's mansion, that is, the current Duke Zhu Fu and his wife.

This meant that the medicine donation from the capital must have had results.

The results should be relatively optimistic.

"Are you the only one invited?" Zhang Zhou looked back and saw that there was another official sedan chair parked beside him, and there were also official messengers waiting.

The steward said: "Yingtian Mansion and Wu Fu Yin are also meeting Mrs. Tai inside, and they should meet you together. Please hurry up, Master Zhang, so as not to miss the big deal."

(End of this chapter)