The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 38

"Your Majesty keeps you in the palace and often goes to accompany the prince? This is a good thing, why are you discouraged?"

Zhu Feng was entrusted by Zhu Youtang, but he was not happy at all. When he saw his father and brother after returning home, he told his experience like pouring bitter water.

Zhu Feng was in a state of distress.

Zhu Fu is satisfied with what happened to his son.

Zhu Lin next to him seemed to understand what happened to his younger brother. He analyzed: "Father, I think the second brother felt that the prince was too arrogant after getting in touch with the prince. His Majesty is the only son. Good temper."

Zhu Fu said: "Is this what you should say as a courtier?"

Zhu Lin didn't take it seriously, but as far as the matter was concerned, why did his father want to criticize.

Zhu Fu said to Zhu Feng in the tone of a strict father: "My second child, being able to be by the prince's side is something that many people can't dream of, let alone you are just a child of a state official's family. It’s just that I have a chance to meet the prince during the lecture.”

"But……"

Zhu Feng was about to say that the prince threatened him to leave the palace together.

When the words came to his lips, Zhu Feng still held back.

"You should do a good job as a father. Don't be lazy, and don't do anything that is presumptuous! You don't have to worry about family affairs. Your home in Nanjing will move you to the capital. If you don't want to live with us, just let us know." You find a yard alone. In short, it won't let you have any worries."

Zhu Fu has high expectations for his son, because this is indeed a matter of honoring his ancestors.

After he finished speaking, he went out.

Zhu Lin patted his younger brother on the shoulder: "Second brother, it seems that you really have to be lucky. I think that the prince, the grand prince, the future king, can establish a good relationship with the prince, and you will be in the future. part!"

"But brother, do you think it's that easy to be by the prince's side?" Zhu Feng said with an aggrieved expression on his face.

Zhu Lin smiled and said: "Isn't that Zhang Jieyuan helping you? If you have something to do, you can ask him, or ask your father to help you invite a few staff members to come back to help. It's time for you to open the house, so do it well."

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Zhu Lin's words inspired Zhu Feng.

Originally, Zhu Feng was going to ask Zhang Zhou for help, but there was nothing he could do. Who made him unable to handle it by himself?As for the matter of accompanying the crown prince, he would not believe it if he casually consulted outsiders.

After writing the letter, Zhu Feng immediately sent someone to Nanjing.

To sum it up is... give me an idea quickly, or you come to the capital as soon as possible, anyway, you have to take the exam next year, and we can communicate with each other when we arrive in the capital.

In the letter, he didn't even mention a word about doing business.

When Zhang Zhou received the letter, it was already a few days later, and it was already the end of September.

"Master Zhang, what does this letter say?"

Liu Gui sent a letter to Zhang Zhou. He was still standing beside him, wanting to know who contacted him. He only knew that the letter came from the capital.

Zhang Zhoudao: "It's the second son of the Duke of Cheng."

Liu Gui asked, "Are you talking about the business of selling grain?"

"He didn't mention a word about business. Now that he's pursuing a higher level and has a new sustenance in his life, he no longer cares about business." Zhang Zhou curled his lips, "Maybe he knows that he After making money, you don’t even tell me to give me any money, but you want me to continue working for him? Really... Sigh!"

Zhang Zhou originally wanted to belittle Zhu Feng.

But think about it.

This kid has done a lot of things for him, he even did things that endangered his family, why blame Zhu Feng?
On the contrary, Zhu Feng has now opened up the heaven and earth line in the capital. As long as he arrives in the capital, he may have the opportunity to have contact with Zhu Houzhao without passing the Jinshi examination, and can influence the prince of Ming Dynasty...

Based on the current 11 years of Hongzhi, Emperor Hongzhi will return to the West in less than seven years...

Even my own life path seems to be much smoother.

"How about the cows inside?" Zhang Zhou was actually standing at the gate of his new cattle farm.

Liu Gui wept with a sad face: "They are all sick!"

"It's okay if you're sick, hurry up and help me go in and scrape the sick pustules of the cow, don't use your hands on others, I'll teach you alone... Go back to my place and get two taels of silver to support your family, little noble son, you are about to become famous!"

Zhang Zhou started painting cakes for Liu Gui again.

Liu Gui was surprised and said: "Master Zhang, you are Xie Yuan now, and you can make a fortune in the future. The younger one is just a small man who rises to the top. Anyway, it's not my turn to make a fortune!"

Zhang Zhou laughed and said, "Don't you understand? If you do a good job, you will have a chance to get promoted. If I give you this job, you will definitely be rewarded in the future. You see, I am very frugal, right? I am willing to give you two taels of silver. You will know how much credit there is behind it."

Can you still use such a metaphor?
However, Liu Gui thought about it for a while, and the reason is that the Zhang Zhou he knew was really a budget-minded person, and he was just a "crazy guy" if it wasn't for the fact that this matter was really lucrative, Zhang Zhou would be willing to spend two taels Is it such a big penny in silver?

"Really give two taels of silver?" Liu Gui was a little excited.

After thinking about it, going out to do casual work is enough for him to earn for a year.

Zhang Zhoudao: "After finishing the work, I will pick it up with me when I go back. I will bring you one wherever I go in the future! You are so discerning. If you chose to follow me at that time, you are destined to be lucky!"

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Twenty bottles of Zhang Zhou's first batch of "vaccinia" were handed over to Ying Tianfu, who sent people to the capital quickly.

At the same time, Liu Ji and Wang Jia, who went to Jiangnan to preside over Yingtianfu's rural examination, also returned to the capital.

They had just returned to the capital, and before they could catch their breath, someone came to the door to announce that the two of them should go to the palace in person, saying that the emperor wanted to summon them.

"Jizhi, what's going on here? It's just that I went to be the subject of the Jiangnan provincial examination. Even if His Majesty wants to ask, just wait for a few questions in the court. Why do you want us to enter the palace?"

Liu Ji and Wang Jia were waiting in front of Donghua Gate, Liu Ji was a little nervous between his words.

The emperor's anomaly could only be due to a problem in the Jiangnan Township Examination, and the biggest problem was... a Li Gong who came out of nowhere was outstanding and was chosen by them as Jie Yuan.

Wang Jia said, "You mean that Gong Sheng was Jie Yuan?"

Liu Ji sighed: "There are some things I didn't tell you. In fact, before we left, I heard that the scholars in Nanzhili had a lot of opinions on this matter. Some even said that they would go to Zhang Bingkuan for a test. Tang Bohu's knowledge is obvious to all. Even Bohu might not be convinced."

After listening to Liu Ji's words, Wang Jia did not comment.

Because Wang Jia also felt that he was a little too stubborn in this matter, and he was a little sorry for Liu Ji.

"You two, have you been waiting for a long time?" Dai Yi walked out of the gate of Donghua Gate just as the two waited a little anxiously.

Wang Jia and Liu Ji were also taken aback.

Inspector of Rites and Eunuch, in terms of status, they are at the same level as Chief Assistant. The two of them, one Prince Xianma, and one Hanlin Attendant, are not even a bachelor, so they can be greeted personally by Dai Yi?

"I met Eunuch Dai." The two quickly saluted.

Dai Yi smiled and said: "You don't need to be too polite, Your Majesty asked earlier, why don't we let our family come out and invite the two into the palace, please come with our family."

Just about to enter Donghua Gate.

Liu Ji hurriedly asked: "But because of the Tianfu Township Examination?"

"Yes." Dai Yi replied.

"Both of us have already made a statement, why do you want to..." Liu Ji grabbed a person who knew the inside story, and hurriedly inquired, in case he could have something to say when he called the emperor next time.

Dai Yi sighed: "Your Majesty came here to ask about Zhang Zhou and Zhang Xieyuan, the Jiangnan Township Examination. You two are really discerning talents. Your Majesty is still waiting. Hurry up and enter the palace with our family."

Liu Ji and Wang Jia couldn't help but look at each other when they heard the words.

Not only did Dai Yi know about Zhang Zhouzhong's Jie Yuan, but even the emperor knew about it?Would you like to personally call the two of them to interrogate them?

What is this called "knowing talents with eyesight", where is his talent?
Could it be that the emperor felt emotional after reading his article?
Can this be a good thing?
(End of this chapter)