Records of the King of Xin'an County

Wang Zixian did not intend to explain his misunderstanding to Zheng Qin.If in Zheng Qin's view, he should be resentful over the two failed marriages, surely many people would have the same idea.After all, in their minds, the dignity of a literati is far above everything else, and they must not be underestimated and trampled easily.It is better for them to misunderstand than to attribute him to the Yang family faction simply and rudely, so that he will not be accidentally injured in the future.

As for the Yang family, of course they are well aware of the possible consequences of these two "marriages".But his official position is insignificant, and the Yang family is at the time when the flowers are blooming and the fire is cooking, so how can their strength be the same?If he hadn't wanted to win over talents, Yang Shijing would not have put him in his eyes at all, and it was impossible for him to fight against a huge family like Hongnong Yang's.Losing him, losing Yang Meiren and the princess and prince, needless to say which is more important.

"I don't know if Brother Mian has evidence?"

"There is no definite evidence, it's just a suspicion. The Yang family is so widely invited, I don't know what it is to avoid suspicion. Anyone should doubt them. Moreover, they sent two daughters of the Yang family to the palace one after the other. , now that there is King Qi and the Fourth Princess, there may be other princes to rely on in the future. Even if there is no abnormality for a while, there is also the disaster of foreign relatives monopolizing power."

"Since there is no evidence, what's the use of Brother Mian looking for me?" Wang Zixian shook his head and said meaningfully, "Although I am a supervisory censor who can hear about things, what I use in court proceedings is to talk If there is no evidence, I will never impeach anyone. This is the bottom line of my actions, even the Yang family is no exception."

"You misunderstood." Zheng Qin said, "I just want to remind you one or two things, and by the way explain clearly the estrangement and misunderstanding between us. As for the Yang family's conspiracy - if they don't move, we naturally don't move; if they don't If there is any change, then it is time for us to be loyal to the saint."

"Brother Mian has a heart." Wang Zixian continued, "If there is any suspicious news, don't forget to communicate with us." After that, he said with a smile that was not a smile: "There have been a few vacancies in Yushitai recently. I originally thought that you and I reconciled because of the vacancy. What? You have no intention of filling the vacancy? "

"Even if I want to, Yang Mingdu will never satisfy me." Zheng Qin said with a wry smile, "If I stay a little longer, it will be a four-year plan. Naturally there will be other opportunities, so don't stare at this one Now here. However, I have a good candidate to fill the vacancy. If you think it is suitable, then recommend it to the higher authorities. If it is not suitable, that's all."

The name he uttered was very strange, and his ten-year orthography and school clerk in the Hongwen Museum was also called a legend.Of course, if it weren't for extreme stubbornness or extreme inhumanity, it would be impossible for an official with a Mingjing background to waste so long.It is said that he was able to make friends with this person, and it took a lot of effort. He almost gave up several times in the middle, but finally found that this person's character is outstanding, and it is indeed worth making friends.

After Wang Zixian thought for a while, Fang agreed: "I will find a chance to meet this brother. If I think it is suitable, I will recommend him to Doctor Yushi or Yushi Zhongcheng." Of course he would not recommend anyone at random, so he It's just that he doesn't have the support of his colleagues at Yushitai now, and he never thought of recruiting a group of people to cheer for him.He only looks for reliable and trustworthy supporters.An alliance that came together because of interests, could not say when it would betray because of interests.

"Alright." Zheng Qin smiled slightly, "I think Yang Mingdu will also find you in the past two days, and ask you to recommend him. I guess, you definitely don't want to recommend him, so you might as well recommend his right-hand man. For example What do you think of Cheng Wei, who is the same age as you? A little kindness, maybe there will be a turnaround?" When the point was over, he stopped mentioning it.

A strategy to sow discord?Wang Zixian raised the corners of his lips, and raised his glass to congratulate: "Brother Mianzhi's words are very true. Speaking carefully, Jiusi (Cheng Wei's character) and I met earlier, maybe after these days, we will be more congenial? "

Everyone said that if Cheng Wei hadn't taken the tribute examination in the same year as him, he would have been a first-class leader, so there was a estrangement between the two, and they had no contact with each other after they became officials.Indeed, not only Yang Qian, but even he felt sorry for Cheng Wei.Who wouldn't want such a reputation as the No. [-] title?Cheng Wei is still dissatisfied with Double Ten, and he is younger than Yang Qian back then.If the two of them were staggered, it would probably be a different scene now.

After the two sat opposite each other and drank a few cups, Wang Zixian rejected Zheng Qin's kind intention of calling a few ladies from all over the world to add to the fun, took his leave and left.Of course, Zheng Qin didn't know that when he was about to leave Pingkangfang, he turned into a nearby wine shop.At this time, it was still early before the curfew, and the lights in the wine shop were brightly lit, and groups of people sat around the tables, which was extremely lively.

Wang Zixian followed a boy servant to the second floor and came to the private room in the corner.The person sitting inside raised his eyes and stood up to greet him with an elegant smile: "Zixian, you are here. I thought Zheng Mianzhi would keep you until the curfew time!" ——It was Zheng Qin who laughed just now The mocking Yang Qian.

"My cousin was joking. I have never had any contact with Zheng Mianzhi. What can I talk to him?" Wang Zixian sat down with a smile, took the wine Yang Qian poured for him, and served it very naturally, as if they were still friends. The cousins ​​who are "as close as a family" still kept in touch with each other in the past few months. "Besides, knowing that my cousin is waiting for me in the restaurant, how can I let my cousin wait in vain?"

"Even if you don't come, it's not in vain for me to come here." Yang Qian took a sip of the wine, "I've heard that the Shaochun in this wine shop has a unique taste, and it's true. Come, you have a try too?"

"The wine recommended by my cousin is naturally very good." Wang Zixian raised the corners of his lips and drank a little.

"What? Zheng Qin is looking for you, but to monitor the vacancies of the imperial censor?" Yang Qian raised his eyebrows and smiled.He knew that Zheng Qin and the prince made an appointment today, so he specially picked the same day.Otherwise, Wang Zixian probably wouldn't have mentioned Zheng Qin's matter with him, let alone "hear" what they were talking about in private.

"He recommended other people not for himself, and let me choose one of them." The prince offered seven points and three points authentically, "According to what he said, it's not too late to wait for the four-year plan to move. I think , Cousin is probably the same? Uncle should have made arrangements long ago."

Whether it is Yang Qian or Zheng Qin, they are all born in aristocratic families, and there is no lack of support from their fathers and grandparents in the court.The reason why they stayed in the post of school clerk for three or four years was simply because they were too young and there was no suitable good job for the time being, and the school clerk could also win over all kinds of contacts.It is indeed rare to see such a good shortage as the supervisory censor - everyone wants to enter the censor's platform - after all, this is a place that can be famous all over the dynasty after a single battle, maybe even a saint will pay attention to it.

Yang Qian naturally set the goal of monitoring the censor at the beginning, and thought about secretly wooing some officials while patrolling other states.However, after being beaten by Yang Shijing, he had to restrain his ambition.After all, if Yang Meiren gave birth to a prince, their family would be real relatives.If the action is too big, it will inevitably attract the vigilance of other people and even saints, then it is very inappropriate.

However, it is a pity that the Yang family has been looking forward to it for several months, but this morning, Beauty Yang gave birth to the fourth princess, not the third prince.Although the Yang family celebrated in private, they felt regretful in the end.Even Yang Shijing, who is as scheming as he is, can hardly control the disappointment in his heart.

Thinking of this, Yang Qian raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Unexpectedly, he is so similar to me at this time. Zhiyuan, to tell you the truth, Grandpa wants me to enter the Ministry of Education." Menxia Province is the place for review and rejection, and Shangshu Province is the place for practical implementation.If you talk about being close to saints and giving advice to saints on important matters, it must be Zhongshu Sheng.Not to mention officials such as You Suyi and You Buque, all of them are important positions in front of the imperial court.

"Zhongshu Sheng? Congratulations, cousin, the future is sure to be bright." The smile on Wang Zixian's face was extremely sincere, but he was surprised in his heart and said: It seems that the Yang family wants to get close to the saint, win the trust of the saint, and pave the way for the future. The little prince began to pave the way.

However, with Yang Qian's current rank, it is absolutely impossible for Qingyun to take up important positions such as Zhongshu Sheren and Living Sheren. Not easy.There are few low-ranking officials in Zhongshu Province, only the principals are from the eighth rank, but they are usually transferred from foreign officials, and the affairs that need to be handled are very complicated.Should the Yang family not compete with foreign officials for official positions?

Of course, if you think about it carefully, Yang Mei gave birth to four princesses, maybe when the saint Longxin is happy, he will also give the Yang family a little favor by the way?It's just a seventh-rank speaker, and the vacancies of You Suyi and You Buque have always been vacant by one or two people, just in case of emergency.

Yang Qian concealed his complacency, raised his glass and said, "You are one step ahead of me, wouldn't it be better to congratulate you? Not only did you become a censor at a young age, but you also gained the trust of a sage. I am far inferior You, in the future, I may have to rely on you to support me!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, each with their heads up and drank the wine.There is no tacit understanding at all, only the turmoil in the dark.

"I don't know who my cousin wants to recommend, but who is it?"

"It's none other than Cheng Jiusi (Cheng Wei)."

"It turned out to be Jiu Si." Wang Zixian smiled slightly, with interest in his eyes, "It seems that my cousin and Jiu Si really get along with each other." Zheng Qin and Yang Qian really have a tacit understanding, it is possible that they can guess after being rivals for a long time Do you get the other person's mind?Zheng Qin would never know that the Yang family will prepare better job vacancies for Yang Qian, but...

Heh, that's interesting.

"If it wasn't for a talented person like Jiusi, Zhiyuan must have been looked down upon by you." Yang Qian said with a smile, "It's even more impossible to help you, right?"

"Indeed." Wang Zixian nodded slightly: So, he wanted Cheng Wei to compete with him for the saint's favor?It's a good calculation.Even if he doesn't recommend Cheng Wei, presumably the Yang family will find other people to recommend him.And a young first-class Jinshi like Cheng Wei happened to be the target that the sage wanted to promote, and the mere supervision of the censor was nothing more than a handy hand.

As for why he told him specifically, maybe Yang Qian wanted to further ensure that he would be vigilant and guard against Cheng Wei. In the end, the two would never resolve their misunderstandings and cherish each other, and could only become secret opponents.

One or two are all used to alienate, they really deserve to be rivals.