Minister

184 [The second year of Zhenglong]

In the early days, Zhou Wenyuan saw Yu Mian face to face almost every day, but in the past two days, he seemed to be free.After inquiring, I found out that Yu Mian was ill, coughing and wheezing.Xun Bingchao, as the Minister of the Ministry of Officials and the head of all officials, has been regarded as Zhou Wenyuan's old enemy for many years. Now that Yu Mian is on leave, Xun Bingchao will discuss matters with Zhou Wenyuan on behalf of the emperor.The capital has just been destroyed by soldiers, and there is a lot of waste waiting to be rebuilt, and many chores have to be dealt with.And in a flash it was the year of the big exam, delayed by the war, it seemed to be in a hurry, the new emperor did not know how to arrange the palace exam before he ascended the throne, and there were still many things to discuss between the cabinet and the ministers.

"It's been another six years." Xun Bingchao said with emotion, "I don't know who will be in this year's big exam. Mr. Ge should take a good look to see if there are any suitable students."

Zhou Wenyuan was ten years older than Xun Bingchao, and both of them were students of Guo Taifu. Xun Bingchao was able to be a minister of the Ministry of Officials, and his thoughts were not unreasonable. Zhou Wenyuan knew that his words were mocking his injustice to his teacher.

The sarcasm was so blunt, but Zhou Wenyuan didn't even blush: "Isn't it? It's just that he's aged a lot in recent years, and I'm afraid he won't be able to do it in a few years."

"How can it be? Without a mainstay like Mr. Ge, how can we do it?" Wang Yi, who was newly promoted to the cabinet, is a student of Zhou Wenyuan.

After hearing this, Yang Fanji's face became a little ugly, and he wanted to say something to push back, but Ye Jinggao secretly tugged on his sleeve, so he didn't get angry.

"Speaking of which, I have to go and see Mr. Yu," Zhou Wenyuan said to himself, "Cough is a stubborn disease, and it cannot be cured."

Hearing this, even Ye Jinggao couldn't help but sneer.

After leaving Xiyuan, Xun Bingchao went to meet the emperor about the big exam. There were still many memorials piled up in front of Chen Entropy, and he was a little too busy, so he gave him a seat and asked, "Master Xun, has the date been set yet?"

Xun Bingchao replied: "It's just that the date is hard to decide. If it is held on schedule, it will be a bit rushed. If it is postponed, there will be the emperor's wedding ceremony at the end of the year, and the ministers can't make up their minds."

"It's not difficult. The grand ceremony should wait until after the New Year. This matter should not be rushed. It must be prepared. I want to participate in the imperial examination."

Xun Bingchao reminded Chen Entropy: "If the grand ceremony is to be postponed, it is best to inform the in-laws first."

Because the in-laws are not others, but Wang Yunyi.

Only then did Chen Entropy raise his head. Thinking of this, he originally thought that the ministers were just afraid that he would be unhappy, so they would not be able to make a living. Presumably they were not afraid of him, but Wang Yunyi.But he is looking forward to the big exam every six years, because after passing this exam, he can face the new generation of officials and establish his own prestige, but how can he convince the Wang family?

After sending Xun Bingchao away, Chen Entropy sent someone to invite Wei Chi.Although Wei Chi is the emperor's teacher, his main job is in Dali Temple.The previous war cut off contact between the capital and the outside world. Several serious cases involving beheadings arrived at the Ministry of Criminal Justice after years.Who dares to neglect the important matter of human life?In the past few days, the people in Dali Temple have been busy rushing to work, and they are inevitably a little impetuous.

When Wei Chi arrived in the palace, he was thinking about the case at hand, and he didn't forcefully distract himself to listen to him until he saw Chen Entropy.

Of course, upon hearing the name Wang Yunyi, Wei Chi put the case aside completely: "Your Majesty, this matter should not be acted rashly."

"But if the preparation for the exam is hasty, and the selected people are all cliques, what should we do in the past six years?" Chen Entropy knew Zhou Wenyuan's thoughts, but he also didn't trust Xun Bingchao and the others.

"It's better to postpone the exam to October and hold the grand ceremony in November, so that we can get the best of both worlds." Wei Chi hoped to persuade Chen Entropy not to think about discussing with Wang Yunyi.

The big exam in the seventh year of Jiankang was when the peonies were in bloom. Now that the peonies are about to wither, is it really enough to postpone it for three months?Chen Entropy had only had contact with Queen Wang since he was a child, so he didn't think Wang Yunyi was terrible.

"I'll think about it again." Chen Entropy still felt that the time was too short.

When Wei Chi left the palace, it happened to be lunch time, and he was about to go back straight away, when he remembered that the case files were all in the yamen, and he had to look at them today, so he had to go back to Dali Temple to get things.When he got home, Wei Chi was so hungry that he couldn't take it anymore. When he entered the door, he found that someone was already waiting in the living room.

"Xue Zhu!!!"

Wei Chi was overjoyed.

"Long time no see," Xue Zhu got up to greet him. After seven years, Xue Zhu had aged a lot.

Recalling the days when he and I stood on the Fengyi city wall, I couldn't help thinking of many old faces.

"Master Xue was transferred back to the capital?" Wei Chi knew that his family was in the capital, so it would be great if he was really transferred back to the capital.

"Where?" Xue Zhu inadvertently sighed: "It's not that easy to transfer back to the capital. Let's not talk about it, but you are really a fighter. After a few years, you, you have grown taller ?" Xue Zhu looked at Wei Chi carefully, and burst out laughing.

"You really know how to joke, have you eaten? Just eat together?"

"Who hasn't eaten at this point? Isn't it just you?"

"Then have another meal!" Wei Chi pulled Xue Zhu inside.

Xue Zhu has been working in the Ministry of War in recent years, and his official rank is of course increased according to the number of years. He had hoped to be transferred to the capital, but he carried the name of the Wang family, so he was excluded from Beijing this time.His family is all in the capital, and it has been very hard for him to gather less and leave more for many years.Originally both were heroes of Feng Yi, Wei Chi was supported by someone, but Xue Zhu did not, so there was such a big difference.

"In recent years, there have been cliques in the court, and the atmosphere is not good. I failed to transfer back to the capital this year, so I decided not to go this way." Xue Zhu smiled lightly: "Everyone has his own fate, this time I chose to transfer to the capital." Nanjing, be an idler and do your best to be filial."

"Don't say you want to go to Nanjing, but actually I still want to go to Nanjing." Wei Chi thought of the paperwork he had written many years ago, if there hadn't been a sudden change in King Yan, he might have retired in Nanjing long ago.

Xue Zhu knew about Wei Chi's affairs, and knew that he was not joking: "Don't think so, we are more than 20 years apart, let alone," Xue Zhu lowered his voice: "Now you can't retreat, people are Some people are afraid of a high position, but that's okay. If you really retreat, but there is no retreat, then there is no place for yourself."

In fact, Wei Chi was so upset that he told Xue Zhu the problem that Chen Entropy had thrown at her.

Xue Zhu shook his head: "I agree with you. If you write a letter to the general rashly, you will definitely be suspected. Now that the overall situation has been decided, I really can't take this risk. It is really difficult to handle it. I would rather lose the big exam and let Zhou Ge and Xun Bingchao benefit. , it will be beneficial."

"The emperor is unwilling." Wei Chi was very embarrassed.

"The emperor is just a child."

"It's quite different from what you think. I'm afraid I can't influence the emperor's thoughts." Wei Chi picked up a glass of wine: "Let's not talk about this, let's have a good drink."

After drinking for three rounds, Wei Chi started talking a lot. Speaking of the Northern Expedition, there were too many things he wanted to talk about.Even though the cold wind was blowing and chewing dry food back then, my heart seemed to be much more carefree than now.Xue Zhu talked about Xu Yue getting old, and Wei Chi laughed: "Back then, Mr. Xu took me to catch moths."

After drinking for a long time, Xue Zhu felt a little drunk: "Speaking of unwillingness, I actually have one, but everyone has their own fate. Sometimes when I think about it, I fought a battle. Not to mention leaving a name in history, but it can be regarded as a It is a merit. Although I am not too old now, it will be a good thing if I can live in peace for the rest of my life."

"What you're saying is," Wei Chi was not drunk, and seeing Xue Zhu lying on the table, he regretted letting him drink too much: "Drink some soup to sober up?"

"Wei Chi!" Xue Zhu suddenly grabbed her hand: "Remember that sentence?"

That sentence?

"Even if we are in a desperate situation in the future, we still need to stick to it. Don't give up lightly." Xue Zhu looked at Wei Chi: "I think, at that time, we were not for ourselves, but for the world. The situation is turbulent, Shaohu! You also need to stick to it, don't give up lightly!"

Xue Zhu was still drunk, Wei Chi could only ask Chen Hu to send him back.

Thinking of the file that he hadn't read yet, Wei Chi washed his face and sat back in the study: "Zhu Er, change the lamp."

Qi Yuan came over with a lamp: "Pearl has gone to Jiangnan."

"Ah," Wei Chi realized that he had made a slip of the tongue: "I've been really busy recently."

"Well, really." Qi Yuan pressed Wei Chi's eyebrows with her hand.

Wei Chi wanted to read the dossier, but he couldn't read it: "Really, it's very annoying that this kind of husband-killing case has come up again."

"After drinking so much wine, why don't you rest today?" Qi Yuan was very distressed.

Wei Chi felt that he couldn't fall asleep, and seemed to be looking for something to say: "Actually, Zhu'er is a good girl. If it wasn't for going to Jiangnan, I was thinking of finding a good home for her. She wants to go to Jiangnan, I don't know Is there a family member I can go to? Thinking about it, I have treated her a lot these years, and she is in her 20s this year, but she has never given much thought to her marriage."

"I think there are family members in Jiangnan. When I have time, I will write to my family to ask."

Wei Chi shook his head: "Her family is the slaves of King Yan's family, so I don't think there will be any family members alive."

The name King Yan feels far away from me, but every few days, I think of it in my heart: "The one who came here today is a friend who went to Monan with me back then. It was really fun to chat, and when I think of those years and those people, I feel that this life is not in vain."

Qi Yuan sat over: "The year in Monan was really interesting?"

"It's very interesting," Wei Chi said sadly again, "but it's not all interesting things."

"Actually, I understand some things in the officialdom. But, you, I also understand. I hope that one day, you can look away and escape to the countryside with me. How about I support you? "

Wei Chi fantasized about the days when he was raised by Qi Yuan, and finally said with emotion: "I'm still looking forward to it. You will teach me how to make dim sum. I hope one day I can make it for you."

Qi Yuan couldn't help laughing: "Then I have to be more careful. Years ago you just boiled a sugar-watered egg. I still remember the taste of it. It was terrible."

That being said, the days of sitting on a Shuqin are still far away.

I also need to stick to it, don't give up lightly!

Wei Chi still lived a life of running on both sides. After several times of persuasion, Chen Entropy finally accepted Wei Chi's opinion reluctantly, and the edict of the big exam was finally sent to all parts of the country smoothly.This is hard for the examinees, and some students from remote areas have to leave for the capital immediately, otherwise they will not be able to catch up.

Although Chen Entropy was a teenager, he asked the Ministry of Rites to discuss the examination questions with him.Lin Xiao was very dissatisfied. After all, the big exam is not just the palace exam, there are many things that need to be prepared urgently. How can he go to the palace every day to accompany a child to make trouble.

Dissatisfied in his heart, Lin Xiao was full of compliments on his face, and it was good to be full of compliments, but it delayed the arrangement of the exam.Xun Bingchao has not forgotten the fraud case six years ago. He has long disliked Lin Xiao. Although he is a senior official in the Ministry of Rites, it is still difficult for the Minister of the Ministry of Officials to replace him.

Not only Xun Bingchao, but also Yang Fanji didn't like Lin Xiao. Six years ago, when he was transferred to the capital, he saw Xu Runeng's struggle and defeat with his own eyes.Now he believes that with Xun Bingchao's support, the removal of this official scum is just around the corner.But Xun Bingchao's attitude made him a little unhappy - Xun Bingchao didn't want to be an enemy of Lin Xiao head-on, he wanted to use Zhou Ge's hand to do all this.

Ye Jinggao saw that the two sides couldn't reach an agreement, so he came out to smooth things over. After Yang Fanji left, Ye Jinggao curled his lips: "Just blindly upright! Although he is well-known in the court, it is difficult to find great things."

Xun Bingchao said with a smile: "Speaking of which, Mr. Yu and I have had many political disagreements over the years, but I respect him as a human being. It's okay for us to have some disputes."

Xun Bingchao has his own ideas. Unlike most people in the court, he does not treat Chen Entropy as a child.He understands that even if it is a young tiger, it is still a tiger, if it is careless, it will die.After many days of observation, Zhou Ge seems to have made this mistake even though he is old and cunning.At this moment, not only Chen Entropy needs to be respected, but also his power needs to be respected.

After several months of fatigue, Wei Chi couldn't help but want to be lazy, and after the case in hand was handed over, he thought about taking a stroll on Qixi Festival.Thinking that Mei Yue was a little too noisy, he gave Chen Hu some pocket money and planned to send them out to play by themselves.

The vitality of the capital has not yet recovered, and all activities outside the city have not been carried out, but fortunately, the city is as lively as in previous years.

After hastily eating, Wei Chi changed his clothes and waited to go out, but Mei Yue shamed him: "The master knows how to play, and the madam is still begging for tricks."

Wei Chi had only heard about it, but no sister could share this event with her, so he became curious: "I'm going to check it out."

When I arrived at the study, I saw Qi Yuan closing the door: "Wait, wait."

"Why did you come here?" Qi Yuan didn't wait for him, and closed the door anyway.

"Oh, it's all over? I still want to see it, but don't call me." Wei Chi complained a little.

It was only then that Qi Yuan remembered that this "Miss Wei" was supposed to be the protagonist of Qixi Festival, but unfortunately she forgot about him: "Don't beg, you know nothing about needlework, it's embarrassing for Weaver Girl."

Wei Chi was angrily: "I just have to beg for some if I don't know how to do it. You dexterous ones shouldn't come to join in the fun!"

Qi Yuan continued to tease her: "Just go and pay a visit to Wen Kui. I dare not ask you to beg for a coincidence. If you can really beg, then wouldn't I be short of talents in Daqi, and I can't afford it."

Wei Chi gritted his teeth: "You must be poor."

Qi Yuan smiled triumphantly: "Okay, if you take me to see Wenkui later, I'll take you to play."

Bai Wenkui was boring, Wei Chi felt that he had made a profit: "Okay!" He quickly asked Qi Yuan to take her to play.

In fact, Wei Chi has read "Happy spiders make webs", but he doesn't know how to do it.Qi Yuan opened a small wooden box in front of the incense table, and there were two small walnuts in it, since there were more people, Qi Yuan took another walnut from the incense table and put it in: "Here, remember, this is yours. "

Wei Chi hid behind Qi Yuan: "Is there really a spider inside?"

Only then did Qi Yuan remember that this person was most afraid of all kinds of bugs, so she laughed at her: "No, my general. Don't hide, hurry up and pay your respects, let's go to the street. Can you beg for something?" , let's come back and see."

When the lights came on, the capital was still bustling and bustling.Qixi Festival is one of the most lively festivals. Unlike other festivals, the girls who have lived in boudoirs in the Central Plains can come out to have fun on this day.Except for the temple fairs in various streets, the shops are open, and all kinds of ingenious snacks, small entertainments are available, making people overwhelmed.

When Wei Chi first came to the capital to take the big exam, it was on the Qixi Festival of that year. In addition to giving the girls a chance to beg for ingenuity, Qixi Festival also gave these students a chance to beg for fame.If there is a big exam, the Wenkui Temple in the capital is very lively, and there are many lantern riddles outside the temple, so that the students can win some prizes.

This year's exam has been postponed for several months, and most of the candidates are still on their way, and there are not many people who come to Wenkui Temple to join in the fun.Wei Chi pulled Qi Yuan in and walked in: "It's actually not interesting. Back then I came to join in the fun, but unfortunately there were too many people in the year I came, so I didn't squeeze in."

Although there were not many people in the temple, most of them were men. Qi Yuan was a little cautious: "It seems that this Wenkui Temple is not credible."

The two strolled around, but there was nothing interesting to see in the temple, so they came out to guess lantern riddles.Wei Chi volunteered, and Qi Yuan was naturally not to be outdone. These lantern riddles were prepared by the officials, and they were written on the lanterns in the yard according to various categories. If they guessed it correctly, they picked up the lanterns and went to the officials to exchange the riddles to receive the reward. .

There are more students in the courtyard than in the temple, and they gather in groups in front of the lanterns.Wei Chi saw an interesting story: "A white snake crosses the river with a red sun on its head." He made a daily necessities and used a riddle to match the second line.

"It's simple, it's just to be a candidate for the entrance exam."

Qi Yuan thought for a moment: "I really figured it out, do you dare to help me remove this lamp?"

"Why don't you dare?" Wei Chi raised his hand to get the lamp, but unfortunately he took a step too late, and was preempted by a tall young man standing on the other side.

This is just a game, and the two parties were just smiling politely, but this group of young people found that Wei Chi was standing next to a woman, and their faces became a little contemptuous. Some people made fun of them, saying that they came to Beijing to rush for the exam and even brought their wives with them, so it can be seen A rich kid or something.

Although Wei Chi had been an official for several years, he was only about the same age as these people. Thinking that these young people who had just entered the capital had speculated about the wrong person, Wei Chi was a little unhappy seeing them pretending to be noble.There were few people this year, and the official family hadn't seen anyone take off the lights for a long time, so they took the initiative to join in the fun and come over to watch.

"Young master, please tell me the answer."

The tall young man at the head said proudly: "Light."

The official frowned: "Young Master, please read carefully before guessing."

It turned out that the words written in that line were too small, this person saw that the riddle was simple, so he didn't see carefully that it was for the second line, and now he could only freeze in place, unable to advance or retreat, it was very embarrassing.

Wei Chi poked Qi Yuan with his elbow. Qi Yuan didn't want to show off the limelight, but Wei Chi, a troublemaker, still smiled and said, "Why don't we guess?"

The official's petty official also didn't know Wei Chi, and when he saw someone thinking about it, he motioned for the tall man to put the lamp on.The tall young man couldn't think of a second couplet for a while, so he had to give it to Wei Chi. Wei Chi handed the lamp to Qi Yuan. Qi Yuan was a little embarrassed for a while: "The oolong is on the wall, wearing ten thousand gold stars."

"Okay!" The official family didn't expect this lady to be so neat, and couldn't help applauding.

The prize was a small inkstone, and Wei Chi handed it over to Qi Yuan.The tall young man thought it was Wei Chi who wanted to guess, but he didn't know that it was the woman next to him who came to answer, so he couldn't help booing.

"Women's trips don't come from the boudoir. How can a woman interfere in Wenkui Temple? But I don't know which dude brought the woman to show up here. It really insults the holy name."

These words are a bit sour, although there are some women who come to Wenkui Temple, no one said that women are not allowed here, let alone that women can't guess the lantern riddles, Wei Chi laughed: "I think this young master cares about this." It's a riddle, but it's a pity that I didn't guess it, alas, if you really want to win the lottery so much, can I ask my wife to help you guess a few more, and pay you back?"

Qi Yuan felt a little uncomfortable when she heard the booing, but she couldn't help laughing when she heard Wei Chi running on that person like this.

Wei Chi picked another lamp from the side and handed it to the tall young man provocatively.In front of everyone, the tall young man had a hard time refusing to answer, but when he received it, his face turned red and he couldn't answer.

Coincidentally, this riddle is also very interesting: "There is no half tile on the top, and there is no place to stand on the bottom. There is a gourd hanging around the waist, which has a bit of yin and yang." Type one word.

It's a pity that let alone the tall young man, no one in that group could answer.

Wei Chi teased from the side: "My lord, you can think farther. The yin and yang energy here is not the yin and yang energy you mentioned just now. Although they are both a bit strange, there are differences."

As soon as these words came out, even the officials couldn't help laughing.

"Miss, did you guess it?" Wei Chi and the others said slowly, the tall young man blushing so hard.

"Divination." Qi Yuan naturally guessed it a long time ago.

This time he got a pen, Wei Chi waved it in front of the young man proudly: "It's a good thing that the big exam doesn't take lantern riddles, otherwise, my son's future is uncertain?"

Of course, the young man was embarrassed to take the pen from Wei Chi's hand, and he put the lantern into the hand of the official's family and hurried away in shame.

"My lord," the officials said, seeing Wei Chi's handsome face and quick wit, "Congratulations, my lord, to high school this year." After saying that, they saluted Qi Yuan, "My lady is really talented."

This made Qi Yuan feel a little embarrassed, so she quickly thanked her and fled Wenkui Temple with Mr. Wei who was causing trouble.

"You! Really, why did you have to argue with others just now? It made me really embarrassed."

"Embarrassed? It should be him who is embarrassed. Look at that age, I'm afraid Han Chuang has studied hard for more than ten years. It's ridiculous that he can't match you and me after all. It can be seen that people with poor brains are so pedantic. If you meet him in the imperial examination, look at me. Why not give him a lantern riddle to guess? But this is my wishful thinking, I'm afraid he won't be able to name it. After all, it's Madam you!" Wei Chi smiled like a fox: "If Madam can enter the examination room, that's talent! You must be in high school A champion is the one."

"I haven't eaten Qiaoguo yet, my mouth is so sweet!"

185 [The second year of Zhenglong]

Half a year of war made Wei Chi breathless, and he even forgot the time on this day of shopping. When he returned to the house, he had already forgotten the coincidence of begging. As for whether there was any spider silk on that walnut, Qi Yuan wondered. He always laughed when he mentioned it, and didn't want to say more, so Wei Chi had no choice but to give up.

Candidates approaching the capital gradually arrived, because everyone heard that this year the emperor would personally participate in the test, and everyone couldn't help discussing that although he was the emperor, he was actually a teenager. To put it bluntly, how much does he know?I don't know how this year's questions will be, and many candidates feel bored when they think about it.

In fact, the concerns of these candidates are not completely unreasonable. Although Lin Xiao is not a good person, his knowledge is still very good. During the days when he accompanied the little emperor to discuss the exam questions, he found that although the emperor was too good at his peers, He is really too young, or too young, and it is impossible to give in-depth questions based on his experience.But Lin Xiao didn't worry about it, he knew that many people didn't like him, the most important thing for him at the moment was to follow the emperor's will.

Xun Bingchao's work was delayed a lot because of Yu Mian's illness. Zhou Wenyuan hurriedly arranged a lot of his own people to help Lin Xiao. He kept beating Lin Xiao, but Lin Xiao was unmoved and still didn't say a word.

Faced with this situation, Xun Bingchao couldn't help being secretly proud. He had expected the situation to be like this, and now it was a good opportunity to use Zhou Wenyuan's hand to remove Lin Xiao. If Zhou Wenyuan did it and the two fought, Chen Entropy would definitely fight Lin Zhou was disgusted by others, and with Wei Chi's help, he would definitely be able to arrange someone of his own in the position of examiner. In this way, this year's big exam can be eliminated, and the evil spirits that have been in the Ministry of Rites for many years can be severely killed.

Everyone agreed with this arrangement, only Yang Fanji was quite dissatisfied with it.

"What's the difference between Zhou and Lin's actions like this? Master Lin has been an official for many years. Just listing one or two at random is enough to punish him. If it is like Master Xun's law, I'm afraid this is not a purge, but a political murder."

As soon as these words came out, Xun Bingchao was choked up by the words "political murder", and everyone in the room was dumbfounded.

"Your Excellency Yang's words are over." Ye Jinggao was a little displeased: "Back then the emperor used such a method, and all the officials could not punish him by impeachment. Now it is just an extraordinary method against the cunning fox, and anyone can be murdered."

Yang Fanji wanted to speak, but Ye Jinggao waved his hand to interrupt him: "You don't need to worry about this matter, Master Yang, I will talk to Master Wei personally."

Ye Jinggao had heard of Wei Chi when he went to Monan in his early years. He thought that his vision of people could not be wrong. Wei Chi was not the kind of pedantic and stubborn person.Wei Chi couldn't help sighing when he heard Yang Fanji bluntly said that he was facing Mr. Xun.

"What do you think, Mr. Wei, please speak up."

"Your Excellency Ye is being too polite. I'm just thinking about why Lord Yang was among the Minister Gu Ming who was promoted back then."

Is it to put the upright Lord Yang among the ministers of Gu Ming to show an attitude to all the officials?Or are you ready to really listen to his opinion?

Ye Jinggao thought about it carefully, and felt that he was indeed a little impetuous.

"Your Excellency Yang only thinks about correcting the atmosphere in the court, seeing and hearing clearly, and he has a good heart, but now that Zhou Ge is always by his side, how can he use the way of a gentleman?"

Indeed, if Mr. Xun had a way to deal with Lin Xiao directly, why bother to make such a detour?

Wei Chi made an arch: "If only this method has to be done, the officials will do their best to help, but I also ask Mr. Ye to persuade Mr. Xun to think about the pros and cons and be cautious."

After seeing Ye Jinggao off, Wei Chi became more restless as he thought about it, so he packed up his things and left early.Dali Temple was very busy, and generally no one would leave early, so Mrs. Li, who was the Shaoqing, couldn't help but look at Wei Chi a few more times.Wei Chi left the yamen and hurried to Yu Mian's place, but after walking a few steps, he realized that Yu Mian was seriously ill, so he detoured to the pharmacy to buy some better Chuanbei and the like.

Yu Mian's poverty is beyond ordinary people's imagination, so that every time Wei Chi enters his courtyard, he feels ashamed of his extravagant mansion for a long time.Chuanbei and the like are just ordinary medicines, but Mrs. Yu might not be able to afford good ones, so Wei Chi bought a big bag and gave them to his servants.The old servant showed embarrassment: "My lord won't accept it."

"If you think about your adults, just keep it."

Only then did the old servant accept Wei Chi's gift and lead Wei Chi in.The weather was fine today, Yu Mian was sitting in the yard basking in the sun, because his cough made it difficult for him to fall asleep, this old man who was able to lead troops to fight was exhausted in just a few months.Wei Chi couldn't bear to wake him up, so he sat aside and waited.

Wei Chi once heard Liu Min talk about Xun Bingchao, but Xun Bingchao was his boss after all, and he could only have a few words to feel that the methods of this official waiter were not inferior to that of Zhou Ge.But whether he likes to play tricks on courtiers and control the power like Zhou Wenyuan, or if he just means black and thick and has the overall situation in mind, Wei Chi has limited contact with him, so it is really difficult to deduce.Now the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty are worried about King Qin and Wang Yunyi, but Wei Chi still has some understanding of the state of mind of these two. What he is worried about is Chen Entropy and Zhou Wenyuan.

"Master Wei's face is so ugly."

Wei Chi woke up from his thoughts when he heard Yu Mian's speech, and smiled apologetically.

Yu Mian seemed to know what he was thinking, and slowly got up from the recliner: "Master Wei, why don't you accompany me for a walk outside."

Yu Mian's house was actually far away from the imperial city, and it took only a few steps to reach the city gate. Wei Chi was a little puzzled, but Yu Mian didn't explain much, and led him up the city wall.In the afterglow of the setting sun, the bleakness outside the city is much quieter than earlier. Although there are not many common people and businesses, they are considered to be in good order.

"Which direction is Master Wei's hometown?"

Wei Chi pointed to the place where the afterglow of the setting sun was shining: "Your official is from Shu."

"Your Majesty Wei is a Jinshi in the second list and ranked in the top three. I don't know at what age did you start reading the book?"

"Because there is an academy at home, Xiaguan has been studying since he was sensible."

Yu Mian nodded: "Master Wei, do you know which are the strategies for bringing peace and prosperity to the people in the book, and which are the tactics of black and thick schemes?" Yu Mian guessed the reason for Wei Chi's visit: "With all due respect, although Master Wei learned it at a young age You have achieved something, but Mr. Wei's talent is not in the court. Speaking of it, Mr. Wei may not believe it. General Wang, who has been on the battlefield all his life, admires you quite a lot. He and I think you are a general. It's a pity that you were born as a civil servant. Look down on the position of military commander, otherwise you will definitely have great development, and you won't be so panicked and at a loss like you are now."

Wei Chi felt sad for a moment.

Yu Mian changed the subject: "Master Wei, is the scenery in Sichuan really as beautiful as the book says?"

"Ah." Wei Chi answered casually, full of thoughts.

"When my wife was alive, she always told me that she wanted to travel around, but unfortunately I let her stay in this courtyard in the capital all her life. She loves Li Bai's poems the most and wants to visit Bashu and see Seeing this mountain and water. It's a pity, it's a pity, I'm afraid we're all going to stay here."

Wei Chi stared blankly at the direction of the sunset, but pretended not to be his hometown in his heart.

Seeing that he was absent-minded, Yu Mian had no choice but to drop the topic: "Master Wei wants to ask about Master Xun, right?"

Wei Chi nodded: "I'm not a good official."

"Although Mr. Xun is the head of the hundred officials, the situation is turbulent at the moment, and we should not risk internal conflicts. Everything should focus on military affairs."

The military and state affairs should refer to Wang Yunyi. If he wants to touch the back of this senior official who holds military power at this moment, it's hard to say what he will think.

"Since Mr. Wei is not among the ministers of Gu Ming, he should do his job well. If he needs to advise the emperor, he should be fair, that's all."

Although there were only two sentences, Wei Chi suddenly became enlightened: "Thank you, Master Yu, for your advice!"

At night, Yu Mian walked to the courtyard alone. This simple and simple courtyard has been with him for more than [-] years. Now, a couple of sons and daughters are either officials or married in other places.The woman who took care of him all her life left only a wooden tablet with her name engraved on it in the main room.When this small courtyard was busy, not only did he never return to Beijing, but he was almost imprisoned and died because of offending the powerful.How many times have I promised her that I would take her to travel through the mountains and rivers in the book, but when I hurried back to Beijing, I only saw an empty house and a weeping old servant.

"It's a pity, it's a pity." Up to now, I have been a dying man, and I have worked hard for the country and the people all my life. At this time, I just want to find someone to complain, but I can't find anyone to listen to.You always call me old man, old man, I'm really old now.

The young Chen Entropy is now preparing for his first big exam with a hundredfold enthusiasm. He has experienced his father's strict discipline since he was a child. Chen Entropy had to spare an hour to ask Lin Xiao about the progress and express his thoughts.

Lin Xiao tried his best to please, but only followed Chen Entropy's arrangement. The more the exam questions were changed, the greater the disagreement between the monarch and his ministers, and he stagnated for a while.Chen Entropy only knew that he was working hard, but he didn't know that Lin Xiao was being obedient at both ends, and things were getting slower and slower.

In the past few days, it was almost midnight when Chen Entropy walked out of the study. Lu Jing thought that it was time for him to grow up, so he always prepared supper and waited.Today is Chen Entropy's favorite crispy cake. After Chen Entropy took two bites, Lu Jing, who was serving dim sum, seemed embarrassed.

"what happened?"

"Return to the emperor," Lu Jing hesitated, "next year will be the main hall for the new empress to enter the palace. According to the regulations, ten newly promoted beautiful women will be selected as concubines. All the concubines in the harem will be promoted."

By the way, Chen Entropy just remembered this matter: "Isn't this matter arranged by the Empress Dowager?"

"The Empress Dowager Tai is weak, so she has already arranged the matter for Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess."

"I'm bothering my aunt again." Chen Entropy muttered inadvertently: "Help me pass the word to Aunt Huang, keep everything simple, don't bother, and put your body first."

"Ahem," Lu Jing lowered his head even lower, "It's not that Concubine Hu,"

It's okay not to mention this name, but when Chen Entropy is mentioned, he becomes angry: "What is she going to do?"

"She doesn't want to move out of the bedroom, but Her Royal Highness has already made arrangements. After the end of this month, she will move out." Lu Jing quickly explained.

"The other elders are all this month, why does she have to pass the end of the month? It's really unreasonable!" Chen Entropy threw the shortbread in his hand: "I'm going to meet her now! Prepare the sedan chair!"

Lu Jing originally wanted to make a complaint, but he didn't expect Chen Entropy to be so angry, and he was at a loss, and he didn't dare to persuade him, so he had to spread the word while sending someone to Hede Palace to deliver the letter.Concubine Hu Gui's bedroom is next to the East Palace, and Chen Entropy was tired of seeing it when he was the prince, and when he thought that this wicked woman was still so domineering at the moment, he couldn't get angry.

When they arrived at midnight, the maidservants in front of Concubine Hu Gui's bedroom were changing shifts. Seeing the emperor's sudden arrival, she was flustered and delayed for a while before notifying Concubine Hu Gui.Concubine Hu Guifei had been sleeping for a long time, when she was called up suddenly, she wanted to comb her hair a bit, but Chen Entropy was already sitting in the main hall, so she had to tidy up indiscriminately and came out to greet her.

Although Concubine Hu Gui has not been formally conferred the title of concubine, she is Chen Entropy's elder after all, and she does not need to make a grand ceremony when meeting Chen Entropy.When Chen Entropy saw her in a distressed appearance, he felt relieved, so he ordered someone to give her a seat.

"I don't know why the emperor is here?" Hu Guifei yawned arrogantly.

Seeing this, Chen Entropy frowned again with a slightly relieved brow: "I heard that my mother and concubine do not want to move out of the palace, so I came here to ask why."

After hearing this, Concubine Hu Gui knew that someone had filed a complaint, so she couldn't help but raise her brows: "Who is it?"