The first assistant of the poor family

Chapter 511 A New Beginning

Dear Majesty the Emperor, can't we have some snacks?Just play, play, an assassin came out, still play?
Zhu Houzhao obviously saw Xie Shen's displeasure, smiled awkwardly and said, "Isn't it a rare time to get the capital, so naturally I have to have a good time before going back. I am not like my husband, who is stared at by those civil servants all day long." Yes, it's very unpleasant."

Xie Shen looked at Zhu Houzhao with grief and indignation, and said in his heart as if I had been playing around.

Don't drag others into the water if you want to play.

"Your Majesty, you have enjoyed all the places of interest in Suzhou and Hangzhou."

"Sir, do you mean to go to Yangzhou?"

Zhu Houzhao's eyes lit up, and he asked happily.

Xie Shen: "."

Xie Shen didn't speak, Zhu Houzhao thought it was acquiescence, so he waved his hand and said: "Okay, I will make an order immediately and leave for Yangzhou!"

Hey you big bastard!
"Your Majesty has been away for a long time, why don't you go back to Beijing as soon as possible. This combination of work and rest is the right way. Don't Your Majesty feel tired after playing for a long time?"

Work and rest?
Zhu Houzhao was taken aback for a moment, is this another word invented by Mr.

"Ahem, there is some truth in what Mr. said. But I have gone back this time, so it will not be easy to figure it out next time."

Zhu Houzhao stared straight at Xie Shen, making him feel that he was not trusted!
"Your Majesty, if His Majesty still wants to tour the south next year, I will definitely try my best to fight for His Majesty!"

In desperation, Xie Shen had no choice but to act as a guarantor for Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao was waiting for this sentence, and he was overjoyed when he heard it.

"I'm relieved with Mr.'s words. Hahaha, well, I will return to Beijing after playing for a few more days. Anyway, there are still a few months before the New Year."

Xie Shen: "."

I have to say that Zhu Houzhao's wishful thinking is very loud. From Suzhou to the capital, if you stop and play for two months along the way, it is not too long. After arriving in the capital, it will be a month or two before the Chinese New Year.

Just now he seems to have promised to continue to play with Zhu Houzhao during the New Year?

Heck, Xie Shen feels very hurt when geese are pecked at by geese all the year round.
But once a gentleman says it, it's hard to chase after a horse.Naturally, Xie Shen couldn't go back on what he had said, he just looked at Zhu Houzhao resentfully to express his dissatisfaction.

Zhu Houzhao pretended not to see it, happily stuffed a few dried fruits into his mouth and chewed, um, crunchy.

Half a month later, Zhu Houzhao officially drove back to Beijing.The prefect of Suzhou is naturally the happiest, and he can rest assured that he has been hanging on after sending the emperor away.Otherwise, with the emperor around, you can hold your fart for fear of shocking the holy car.
As Xie Shen expected, on the way back from Suzhou to the capital, Zhu Houzhao was not idle, and he stopped and stopped very happily.

If Queen Mother Zhang's birthday was not approaching, Xie Shen believed that Zhu Houzhao would delay another half a month, a month.

On this point, one must not trust His Majesty's integrity!
Xie Shen left Pei Qianhu in charge of the conscription matters, he was relieved about that.Establishing a new army is not something that can be done by patting the head. What is needed is continuous recruitment, training, and fighting.These three links are indispensable.

If there is no three to five years, it may not be possible to train a new army that is sharper than the frontier army.

As for Tang Bohu, he naturally locked himself in the Peach Blossom Temple with the Four Books of Shiwen all day long, enjoying both pain and happiness.

Xie Shen believes that with Tang Bohu's strength, next year's Enke will definitely be able to enter high school.

When Tang Bohu arrives in the capital, we must ask him about the Erotic Palace. Er, how the "Spring and Autumn" article is written.

Although Zhu Houzhao deliberately delayed, he still had to return to Beijing sooner or later.

When the imperial boat docked at the Zhangjiawan Wharf, all the civil and military officials, as well as the inner servants, Jin Yiwei, had already lined up to bow down.Looking down from the boat, this scene is really a bit spectacular.

Of course, Xie Shen, who was also on the boat, seemed to have made a profit.
Zhu Houzhao was not very happy, and complained to Xie Shen with his mouth curled up, "Why are you laughing, sir, I can't laugh when I see the faces of these civil servants."

"Your Majesty may wish to imagine them all as air."

Xie Shen followed the advice carefully.

"Well, you can really try what you said, sir."

Zhu Houzhao thought that he deserved to be the number one scholar, and what he said was so reasonable.

The emperor tidied up his appearance, got off the dragon boat surrounded by a group of eunuchs, and strode away, completely ignoring the civil and military officials kneeling on both sides, as if they didn't exist at all.

The emperor didn't speak, so these officials who were kneeling on the side naturally didn't dare to raise their heads.

The timid ones didn't even dare to breathe, their cheeks were flushed, sweat dripped down their backs, and it was still a bit cold at the turn of autumn and winter.

Before he had gone far, Zhu Houzhao got on the imperial chariot prepared for him.At this moment, Xie Shen could no longer accompany him. When he was in the south of the Yangtze River, he could go in and out with Zhu Houzhao, because the etiquette there was not as strict as that of the capital.

If he still dared to sit on Zhu Houzhao's imperial chariot in the capital, the spitting stars of the officials would definitely spray him to death.

These guys like to stand on the moral high ground and spray.

It seems that they are the only ones who are doing the right thing, even if other people's behavior is slightly wrong, it is a heinous crime and cannot be forgiven!

Xie Shen's only way to deal with these disgusting Virgins is to hide!
Can't be provoked or can't hide!

Back in the inner house of Xie's family, Qianqian, Shuiyun, and Erya came out to welcome her.

Xie Shen's heart warmed up, the feeling of home is really irreplaceable.

"Where's Xu'er?"

Xie Shen looked around and couldn't see Xie Xu, he was quite puzzled.The little guy is the closest to him, and he would have come over long ago when he came back on weekdays.

"Look at my husband's biased eyes, you know Xu'er, Xu'er, does a concubine have no weight in my husband's eyes?"

"Uh, my lady was joking, I'm just a little worried about not seeing Xu'er."

Xie Shen said helplessly.

"Xu'er has gone to study. Mr. Wang is now teaching him how to solve problems every day, and he often praises Xu'er for his academic progress."

Xie Shen was naturally very happy.To be honest, he was very worried that Xu'er would be turned into an elm lump by the rotten Confucianism. With Wang Shouren, a master of mind learning like Wang Shouren, he should not be led astray.

"I'm tired for my husband, let's take a rest first."

"Ah."

As the saying goes, a little farewell is better than a newlywed, at this moment Qianqian really wants to stay with her husband, but she also knows that she should let him take a good rest first.

"By the way, sir, do you want to talk to Mr. Wang?"

Qianqian suddenly stopped Xie Shendao.

Xie Shen nodded and said: "Of course, Brother Pi Xian will also go and say something, we brothers haven't had a good gathering for a long time."

He followed Emperor Zhengde on his northern and southern tours, but he felt exhausted. It was time to stop and have a good rest.

It was already late at night when Xie Shen woke up, he got up and went for a walk in the yard, looking at the bright moon in the sky, he was filled with emotion.

It has been more than ten years since he came to the Ming Dynasty, and he has completely integrated into the life of the Ming Dynasty without knowing it. This feeling is wonderful, and it is completely different from the fast-paced later generations.

Although Daming doesn't have a computer and TV, and Xie Shen's favorite football game, it allows him to find many lost things.

That kind of brotherly respect, that kind of raising eyebrows together is not something that future generations can feel.

If he was given another chance, he would still choose to time travel without hesitation.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you~ happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you!"

Just when Xie Shen was full of thoughts, someone suddenly sang the birthday song.

Xie Shen looked up and saw Wang Shouren, Wang Shouwen, Xie Pi, Qianqian, Xie Xu, Shui Yun, Erya standing at the moon gate, singing birthday song for him.

The birthday song was naturally taught to them by Xie Shen.

He has sung for these relatives and friends more than once, but now he is very moved when he hears Xie Shen from them.

"Thank you, thank you everyone."

Xie Shen's eyes were red, and he said happily.

"Haha, Siming, you are so dedicated to public service that you even forgot your birthday."

Wang Shouren stroked his beard with a smile, and his words were full of love.

Xie Shen was really too busy. Although he was accompanying Zhengde on his southern tour, he didn't have much time for fun, and was always planning for various things.

Just one incident of King Ning's rebellion made him burnt out, and he couldn't remember the date of his birthday.

"Brother Shou, you probably already knew I was back?"

Xie Shen spread his hands and said, "Just keep silent, want to give me a surprise?"

"Haha, Siming is the one who knows me." Wang Shouren said with emotion: "Since we each became officials, we have less and less time to get together as brothers. Let's take advantage of Siming's birthday to get together."

Wang Shouwen also continued: "Brother is right, Siming, you are the most important minister of Ming Dynasty now, and you will be the successor of Mr. Li Ge in the future. I am afraid that you will be even busier in the future. But we have to agree on one thing in advance. How can you not do it in the next month?" We have to meet up once."

"I still remember when we established the poetry club, Siming often told me that real brothers can turn their backs on each other. Don't worry, Siming, even if everyone in the world betrays you, we will stand by you." Here."

Xie Pi also agreed.

"thank you all."

Xie Shen said with a choked voice.After he joined the cabinet, he really ignored these warm things. Fortunately, it's not too late to make up for it.

"Daddy, sir has always praised Xu'er's knowledge has improved, Xu'er also wants to be the number one in the exam like Daddy!"

"Xu'er is good."

Xie Shen lovingly patted Xie Xu's head, and said in a harmonious voice: "Xu'er will definitely be able to do it. But Daddy still has one request for you, that is, you must not tire yourself."

With the current family situation of the Xie family, Xie Xu would have no problem with eating and dying.Xie Shen actually didn't want his son to join the officialdom like him.

There are too many muddy and dark things in the officialdom, and he is really afraid that his innocent and kind son will change his heart after being exposed to these things.

"That can't be done! How can my elder nephew be worse than his father? Siming is worth five yuan, and the elder nephew is one yuan more, so he can only win six yuan in a row!"

Wang Shouwen glared at Xie Shen and said.

"You."

What else can Xie Shen say, he is still very helpless in this matter.

The descendants of the cabinet scholars of the Ming Dynasty were all stared at by the officials.As long as they get good grades in the imperial examinations, the officials will catch the wind and pour dirty water on these great scholars.

As a result, many scholars dare not let their sons take the imperial examination, or dare not let their sons do well in the exam.

There is no way, the censors have the privilege of acting on the gossip, these guys are like mad dogs, they will bite you hard if they recognize you, and they will never let go easily.

There is no way to avoid suspicion, the official voice is too important.If the child's reputation is bad, it will be difficult to gain a foothold in the officialdom even if he wins the top prize.

Of course, there are exceptions to everything, and the biggest exception is Zhang Juzheng.

Zhang Jiangling tried his best to prove that Lao Tzu is a hero. His son was either the number one or the second place. In the end, he had to be selected as a good scholar.

At the time of Zhang Juzheng, those speech officials were still a little cautious, and they didn't make things difficult for the Zhang family's sons, but after Zhang Juzheng's death, the Zhang family's sons also fell into bad luck.

Although the factor of Emperor Wanli's revenge is greater, it has to be said that there are also those who hate Zhang Juzheng's domineering civil servants to fuel the flames.

Therefore, sometimes it is better not to be too high-profile in being a human being, because it is easy to be messed up by others.

"Let's not talk about that, the banquet is already arranged, let's go and celebrate Siming's birthday together."

Wang Shouren patted his brother's shoulder with a smile, which relieved the embarrassment.

This topic is really inappropriate to bring up on this occasion.

"Yes, don't forget about business."

Xie Pi also agreed.

The crowd surrounded Xie Shen, chatting and laughing, and came to the front yard, and sat around the table.A servant girl came forward to pour good wine for everyone.

As the oldest person present, Wang Shouren expressed his birthday congratulations to Xie Shen on behalf of everyone.

After a ceremony, it's time to feast.

This kind of small gathering between relatives and friends is more warm and affectionate than official social gatherings. Xie Shen narrowed his eyes slightly, letting the cool wind blow over his hair and cheeks, enjoying the rare time.

"Sir, how can I miss my birthday?"

Surrounded by Jin Yiwei, Zhu Houzhao walked into the yard at some point.

This can't be blamed for the negligence of the door officials and housekeepers, who dares to stop the emperor when he arrives?

Xie Shen hurriedly got up to greet him, and all his relatives and friends also got up one after another.

Zhu Houzhao waved his hands and said, "You don't need to be too polite. I'm just here to celebrate my husband's birthday."

After speaking, Zhang Yong walked up to Xie Shen with a brocade box, and said respectfully, "Mr. Xiao Ge, this is a reward from His Majesty."

Xie Shen took the brocade box and handed it to the steward. It would be too impolite to open it at a time like this.

When the emperor came, he naturally sat at the top.Zhu Houzhao was informal and motioned for everyone to sit down.

But everyone felt uncomfortable like a stone was crushed in their hearts.

Xie Shen is undoubtedly very honored to be able to be simple in the emperor's heart and let the emperor remember his birthday all the time, but he still has to be on the road.

The atmosphere of the banquet was very pleasant, and Zhu Houzhao drove back to the palace after drinking and eating.Everyone welcomed Shengjia out of Xie's house and then returned to the courtyard.

"Your Majesty's coming here will disrupt our plans."

Wang Shouwen frowned.

"You talk too much!"

Wang Shouren glared at his younger brother, so scared that Wang Shouwen stuck out his tongue and stopped talking.

Xie Shen was very relieved, he would be 30 years old after this birthday.

A man stands at thirty, this should be a brand new beginning.

(End of this chapter)