Prime Minister

Chapter 227
Inside Ouyang Xiu's mansion.

Ouyang Fa asked the servants, "Which official is the master meeting with? He is so cautious that outsiders are not allowed to disturb him."

The servant replied: "It's an official who came to Beijing to report on his work. I heard that he came from Zhenzhou. He is currently a military promotion officer. His surname seems to be Lu, his name is Huiqing, and his surname is Jifu. The other party is from Quanzhou, Fujian. He has already talked with the master. It's been half an hour."

Ouyang Fa said: "I know this person. He was a Jinshi in the second year of Jiayou. He came to visit him back then. Daddy thinks highly of him. Don't neglect him when you see him in the future."

"The villain knows."

Ouyang Fa said again: "But don't allow outsiders to disturb you. It's not easy to take Sanlang to see Daddy. You go and tell Daddy first, saying that Sanlang has taken the Guozijian Examination No. 3, and see how he cares."

"Yes, Mr. Dalang."

Ouyang said with a heart, no matter how good Lu Huiqing is, he can't compare with Zhang Yue, she is his future in-law.

Immediately Ouyang Fa greeted him out, and when he saw Zhang Yue, his face was full of smiles: "Sanlang, I also said that you will not pass this time, and you have even prepared how to talk to the lady. I didn't expect you to fail the first exam." I was really surprised and delighted.”

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "I'm really sorry, to disappoint Mr. Da Lang, it would have been better if I had known that I had missed."

Ouyang laughed and said: "It's good to be disappointed, it's good to be disappointed. If you don't win, I'm afraid I will be scolded by my wife... Fortunately, you fought for me, which also proves that my eyes and father's eyes are right."

After finishing speaking, Ouyang Fa took a step back to look at Zhang Yue, nodded and said, "Two and a half years ago, you first arrived in the capital, and in a blink of an eye... Hey, your stature is really taller."

Zhang Yue saw that Ouyang Fa was really happy from the bottom of his heart.He and Ouyang Fa are friends, but he is so happy, it must not only be because of the relationship between friends, but because the two are future brothers-in-law.

For brother-in-law, some people value it, and some people don't value it.But Ouyang Fa is undoubtedly very important.

Although Zhang Yue has been traveling for some time, sometimes he still doesn't understand how much the ancients valued family affection.After all, I had no experience living in a big family in my previous life.

Ouyang Fa said: "Sanlang, if you pass the provincial test, you will immediately change your name to my brother-in-law, and you are not allowed to call me after you have made up your mind."

Zhang Yue smiled slightly and said, "It's okay to call secretly now."

Both of them laughed loudly.

Ouyang laughed and said, "Okay, just remember it for now. Come, tell me about your admission process."

At the moment in Ouyang Xiu's living room.

Ouyang Xiu laughed repeatedly.He looked at the young official sitting under him and praised: "Jifu not only has a clear knowledge of classics, but also has the talents of an official. It is really rare. This time you are an official in Zhenzhou, which really impresses me."

The other party said a few words of humility.

At this time, the servants came to Ouyang Xiu and said a few words, Ouyang Xiu said happily: "Very good, very good, Duzhi won the third place, but I can't get away now, let Fa'er greet me, yes, the important thing is to let Du Just go to the Wu Mansion to announce the good news, I can come here anytime."

The next person said it was leaving.

Ouyang Xiu said to Lu Huiqing: "Zhang Boyi's nephew has been awarded the third place in the National Academy of Sciences, and now he is here to report the good news. This son is the only person who has obtained the true biography of his seal script. I think it will be comparable to Li Yangbing in time. In addition, his Confucian classics are also outstanding. ..."

Lu Huiqing complimented a few words, keeping this Zhang Duzhi firmly in her heart, and she must find an opportunity to make a good relationship when she meets in the future.

You must know that Lu Huiqing is only a candidate for promoting officials. If there is no recommendation from a big boss like Ouyang Xiu, it will be difficult for her life to get ahead.Therefore, on the one hand, Lu Huiqing flattered her, and on the other hand, she also kept her favorite and close people in her heart, thinking that she had plans for the future.

Ouyang Xiu said to Lu Huiqing again: "Yes, what does Ji Fu think of Jie Fu?"

Lu Huiqing said: "Hui Qing wrote the books of Confucianism, and knew the dignity of Confucius, and read the foreign classics, and knew the value of Buddha. In today's world, knowing Jiefu can be a teacher."

Ouyang Xiu laughed and said: "Very good, that's why I introduced you to Jiefu. This time you and Jiefu should discuss the scriptures and meanings when you come to Beijing. In terms of the scriptures and meanings, the old man thinks that there is no other person to be with except you. Jiefu talked together."

"In this old man's opinion, within ten years, Jiefu will be able to become a prime minister."

Ouyang Xiu really valued Lu Huiqing very much. As early as the third year of Jiayou, Ouyang Xiu recommended Lu Huiqing to Wang Anshi.

In his letter to Wang Anshi, he commented on Lu Huiqing like this: "Lu Huiqing's scholars are rare, and even cut and sharpened, they are omnipotent." '

This time Lu Huiqing came to Beijing to report on his work, Ouyang Xiu had a good chat with the young official, and recommended him to visit Wang Anshi.

That night, Ouyang Xiu wrote another memorial to the emperor recommending Lu Huiqing, which said that if Lu Huiqing was not a good minister, the minister would be willing to accept the crime.

When he learned that Ouyang Xiu had no time to see Zhang Yue, Ouyang Fa was a little disappointed. His father's name of Bole was not in vain.How many officials have risen to the top because of his recommendation, and it is impossible for him to withdraw at this moment.

Ouyang Fa said: "Daddy has orders, don't be in a hurry to see him, you should go to Wu's mansion first, and tell the matter."

Zhang Yue hesitated and said, "I haven't reported to my husband yet."

Ouyang Fa nodded secretly, Zhang Yue is a sensible person, and Chen Xiang is Zhang Yue's teacher.But it was Ouyang Xiu who recommended it to Zhang Yue.If it wasn't for Ouyang Xiu, how could Zhang Yue join Chen Xiang's sect.

Ouyang Fa pretended to say: "Sanlang, your husband is supposed to be the first to visit, why did you come to us first. You and I are from our own family, why should we care about these things?"

Of course Zhang Yue could tell what was truth and what was false from Ouyang Fa's tone.

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "I want to tell Uncle He and Uncle the first, so that you can be happy for me."

Ouyang Fa said: "Forget it, as for the Wu Mansion, it's good to go tomorrow."

After Ouyang Fa finished speaking, Mrs. Wu, who was listening behind the screen, heard it, and she was so angry that she stamped her feet and left.

Zhang Yue didn't expect that there was someone behind the screen, and Ouyang Fa was also very embarrassed. He knew that his wife must be eavesdropping behind him. According to his wife's temper, he might have to sleep in the study again tonight.

Ouyang Fa comforted Zhang Yue and said, "It's my wife, it's okay."

Zhang Yue heard the words: "So it's sister-in-law."

Ouyang Fa said: "Your sister-in-law has always had a temper, I'm used to it."

After hearing this, Zhang Yue said with a cold heart, are all the girls of the Wu family so powerful?That……

Ouyang laughed and said, "It's okay, I'll go to Wu Mansion with you tomorrow."

"tomorrow?"

Seeing that Zhang Yue was still a little unnatural, Ouyang said sternly: "What? You are pedantic, do you have to be admitted to the Jinshi to go to the Wu Mansion? When you are free, you should move around more."

"Let's talk about etiquette, we can only let others owe us, and we will never let us owe others. Don't forget that Wu Dacao took a fancy to you when you were a student, but you insist on getting a Jinshi before remarrying. match."

After hearing this, Zhang Yue said: "Mr. Da Lang is right, San Lang has been taught."

Immediately Zhang Yue left Ouyang's mansion and rushed to Chen Xiang's mansion.

Wu House.

Shi Qiniang's maid came to Shi Qi Niang's boudoir, but saw Shi Qi Niang embroidering a pair of warm ears with a needle and thread.

"Girl, you still have time to embroider these anytime."

Seventeen Niang said: "I've never been good at female celebrities. I didn't send it well last time. If he goes to Chunwei next time, this pair of ear warmers will be useful in the examination room. I'm preparing earlier now. If I don't do well, I will pay you back." It can be changed."

The maid smiled and said, "You are all busy embroidering these things, and you don't care if Mr. Zhang is the king?"

Seventeen Niang put down her needlework, frowned and said, "Even if you don't win, give it away! Doesn't it make me look too snobby."

The maid covered her mouth and smiled.

The maid smiled and said, "But don't worry, girl. I heard that Mr. Erlang has sent the treasure dweller in his room. Qin Dang rode to the Imperial College to inquire about the news. As soon as there is news, he will report back. She seems to be quite critical, but tonight she also postponed the dinner party and stayed at home. Don't worry, I asked Chunmei to keep an eye on Cuiweitang, and report back as soon as there is any news."

Seventeen Niang saw that the maid was more caring than herself, and nodded thoughtfully.

The maid said: "However, it's not that easy to solve the test. When Mr. Erlang was the son of the state, he also took the test several times. Either the rhyme was wrong, or the questions were wrong."

"As for Mr. Da Lang, he didn't put his mind on studying. He was busy making friends all day long. He favored a few seductive girls in the room, and left his sister-in-law aside. I think Mr. Zhang's family is young, so how could he have any problems for the first time?" It's that easy."

Speaking of this, the maid stuck out her tongue, and said hastily: "Girl, that's not what I mean... I know the talent of Mr. Zhang Jialang, and I have never heard of any scholar who can't say no to the Qingyu case." Yes. But there is no certainty in the examination room.”

"Okay. I'm going to listen to the news again."

Seventeen Niang sewed ear warmers under the lamp again after hearing the words.

After a while, the sound of quick footsteps came from outside.

Shi Qi Niang was overjoyed when she heard this, she got up from the table, and then sat down again when she realized that she was not self-sufficient.

The bead curtain was lifted suddenly, and Seventeen Niang asked: "But Zhang's family... the prince has won?"

"Girl, how do you know?" the maid said in surprise and joy.

Seventeen Niang said: "If you don't win, you are worrying about how to comfort me. I can hear your footsteps from a long distance away. Do you need to mention it?"

The maid smiled and said, "That's right, the girl is right, girl, Mr. Zhang's family is in high school, and he is still No. 3 in the Imperial College."

"No. 3?"

Seventeen Niang's eyes sparkled, and she muttered to herself, "This ranking will be a success in the provincial examination in the future."

The maid said happily: "Yes, uncle... No, yes, Mr. Zhang Jialang passed the exam only once, and he was still No. 3. More than 2000 candidates and 3 students were all selected from the four sides. Those who were selected, but Mr. Zhang Jialang took the No. [-] exam."

"This is much better than Mr. Dalang and Mr. Erlang... If you pass the provincial examination next year, you will only be 17 years old. The master was also a 17-year-old Jinshi. Girl, you have a good vision. Where did you find such a wishful thinking? Your Majesty is here."

Seventeen Niang couldn't help it anymore after hearing this, her joy was beyond words, but she said in her mouth: "That must be tried beforehand, don't talk too early, and make people laugh at you instead."

(End of this chapter)