Qing Jialu

The imperial dining room was also surprised to learn that the emperor was going to have dinner. Fortunately, they were prepared, and after a while, kapok and hibiscus came in with dishes.Dinner is simple, four courses, two bowls of noodles.Eunuch Chen specifically ordered the food to be light and delicious. He was afraid that His Majesty had just resumed eating dinner, so he wouldn't be able to eat too much, nor would he be able to eat too greasy food.

Seeing that the staple food is noodles, Xiao Yi was very satisfied. He had no appetite at first, but now he can eat it.Shen Jia, on the other hand, was still thinking about the "Testing Method", picking noodles with one chopstick but not the other.Xiao Yi had finished eating, and he hadn't finished half a bowl yet.

"If you drag the noodles again, it will be lumpy." Xiao Yi, who was opposite, reminded.

Only then did Shen Jia regain her senses, and sure enough, she saw that the inside of the bowl was stuck together.

"Why, are you nervous?" Seeing Shen Jia's absent-minded look, Xiao Yi guessed.

"It's...not bad." Shen Jia didn't want to admit it.

Xiao Yi smiled, "I'm afraid I can't say enough about your master?"

"A little bit." Shen Jia was also Cheng Ge's senior student for one year, so she knew his temper somewhat.

When there is nothing to do on weekdays, the master and apprentice get along very well and can learn a lot.But once a dispute arises, Mr. Cheng Ge is a bit stubborn. As a student, he usually gives in.

But now it's about the "Testing Method", he can't let it go this time, he can only defeat the master by "rebelling against the law".

"For Mr. Cheng Ge, don't take him seriously." Xiao Yi advised from the side, "Don't take him too seriously, and don't take yourself too lightly."

This is to let him not think too much of his opponent, and frighten himself before he even argues.

"However, the master has gone through three dynasties, I can't compare with him."

"In fact, Mr. Cheng is not so stubborn that he is hopelessly stubborn. He used to be very aggressive. It's just that in the past two years, he has lived a life of wealth and power, and he is at the peak of power. His mentality has gradually changed, and he has become more and more stable."

What Xiao Yi said was correct, otherwise Cheng Ge would not risk his life to support him in his rebellion.

"When a person sits in the position of chief assistant, will he really worry about gains and losses?"

"That's natural." Xiao Yi said with a smile, "In the future, you will know."

Now Shen Jia, although considered to be in a high position, but he doesn't seem to feel anything.Even after entering the cabinet, he is still the same as before, his food, clothing and housing have not changed.

At a young age, he can not be tempted by wealth and power, guard against arrogance and impetuosity, neither humble nor overbearing, this is what Xiao Yi values ​​him.

"Then what should I do tomorrow?"

"Why do you ask me? You can persuade Elder Cheng as much as you persuade Han Chang." Xiao Yi patted Shen Jia on the shoulder, "Be yourself, and the most important thing is not to be led by the nose by Elder Cheng Ge."

When Shen Jia heard the words, she nodded half understanding.

After leaving the court the next day, the chief assistant Cheng Weiting, the second assistant Zhang Xu, and Han Chang and Shen Jia, who had just joined the cabinet, gathered in Wenyuan Pavilion.

Cheng Ge looked at Shen Jia and Han Chang, and said to them before discussing the matter: "This is the first time for you to participate in a cabinet meeting, listen more and watch more, don't be cautious."

"Student understands." Han Chang naturally nodded in agreement, and then he turned his head to look at Shen Jia, thinking that Shen Jia was going to argue with the teacher for the first time.

Shen Jia's heart skipped a beat, did the master know that he had something to say today, so he deliberately blocked his mouth like this?

However, Old Cheng Ge is not as powerful as Shen Jia imagined, he just encourages newcomers as usual.I just heard him continue to say kindly: "You are my favorite students. I am very pleased to see you two entering the cabinet at the same time. There are many things in the cabinet, and I didn't take care of you before. Listen to the discussion this time, learn more, and the future will be better." Share worries between Zhang Ge and me."

"Yes." Han Chang thought in his heart, it turned out that he was listening in.

Shen Jia didn't answer, she lowered her head and didn't know what she was thinking.

"Okay, let's start." Cheng Ge turned his head and said to Cifu.

Mr. Zhang Ge came up with some memorials, all of which need to be discussed by the cabinet.The cabinet discusses matters about once a month, and if there are major issues, it will be temporarily added to the meeting, or it will be discussed in front of the imperial court.As for the trivial matters in the weekdays, they can be handled according to the old routine.

What Mr. Zhang Ge used to discuss was some sacks from the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Household Affairs, most of which were long-delayed problems, but Mr. Cheng Ge neatly drafted them one by one.As far as this is concerned, the master's ability to govern is beyond Shen Jia's reach.

"Changqing." Mr. Cheng Ge held the memorial from the Ministry of Accounts, "What have you been up to lately? You are not paying attention to the affairs of the Ministry of Accounts."

"Student..." Shen Jia is still the Secretary of the Household Department after all, and he felt ashamed when he heard the words, he cupped his hands and said, "The teacher taught me the lesson."

"I approved these appropriations, so let people keep an eye on you."

"Yes."

After Cheng Ge finished drafting the old ticket, he put down his pen and looked around the three of them, "Since there is nothing wrong..."

"Teacher, the students have something to say." Shen Jia stood up, knowing that if he didn't say anything else, he would lose his chance.

Cheng Ge frowned slightly, Zhang Ge looked at him in surprise, only Han Chang knew it well, bowed his head and remained silent.

Shen Jia took out the revised manuscript, "Here is a proposal on the evaluation of officials, please review it."

Shen Jia put the things on Mr. Cheng Ge's desk, and then stepped aside.Cheng Ge took a long look at him and shook his head slightly. Out of face, he flipped through what Shen Jia had written.

Just looking at it, Mr. Cheng Ge suddenly threw the manuscript on the table.Everyone was shocked. Zhang Xu looked at the manuscript on the table, curious about what was written in it, which made Shoufu furious.

Cheng Ge stared at Shen Jia for a long time, staring at him uncomfortably, and then slowly said: "Changqing, writing this must have taken a lot of effort."

"Yes." Shen Jia was stunned, not understanding the master's attitude.

"No wonder the errands of the household department are delayed." Cheng Ge said in a slightly serious tone, "It must be hard work to keep it from me."

It turned out that he was to blame for concealing it, Shen Jia didn't expect the first hurdle to be here.

Shen Jia was speechless, she couldn't blame the emperor.Elder Zhang Ge was idling around, picked up the manuscript and began to read it.

"Furthermore, I have already said this matter, taking the exam once a month is a whimsical idea." Cheng Ge said angrily, "Why do you still do such useless work?"

Shen Jia was trained until he was powerless to fight, and sure enough Cheng Ge always acted like a teacher, and he was crushed to death.When Shen Jia was in despair, she suddenly remembered Xiao Yi's words - be yourself, the most important thing is not to be led by the nose by Mr. Cheng Ge.

Yes, be yourself.Shen Jia suddenly raised her head and looked directly at Mr. Cheng Ge: "The students think that this is not useless work."

"What?" Cheng Ge didn't expect Shen Jia to refute him openly.

"This is a major event that benefits the country and the people." Shen Jia finally regained his senses. He brought up the vigor of the debate with Han Chang and began to talk freely.

Han Chang nodded silently beside him, Cifu opened his mouth wide and looked at Shen Jia, while Shoufu's complexion became darker and darker.

After Shen Jia finished speaking in one breath, Cheng Shoufu slapped the table, "It's nonsense, it's nonsense!"

But where was the nonsense, he didn't think of a point to refute it for a while.

Han Chang finally spoke about this matter: "The students think that what Shen Changqing said makes sense."

"You want to learn from him too?" Cheng Ge looked at Han Chang with some disappointment.

"Students are in the Ministry of Officials, so they are naturally well aware of the problems of the Ministry of Officials." Han Chang looked at Cifu, "Besides, the emperor has made up his mind to reform, and this time it is imperative."

When Han Chang mentioned the emperor, Mr. Zhang Ge suddenly realized.No wonder His Majesty suddenly let these two people join the cabinet. It seems that one is for the separation of powers, and the other is for reform.

"Young people are awesome, young people are awesome." The grass on the wall began to fall to Shen Jia's side, "Old Cheng, young people still have the drive. We are already old, why don't we let them have a try."

"Try it? You said it lightly." Cheng Ge rolled his eyes, "You don't even think about it. When the time comes, the trial is wrong, and the courtiers are still looking for us?"

"Students are solely responsible for all the consequences." Shen Jia said loudly.

"Are you responsible? How are you responsible?" Mr. Cheng Ge asked back.

"Since His Majesty supports Shen Changqing, of course he will be fully responsible." Mr. Zhang Ge played sloppy eyes, implying that Mr. Cheng Ge stayed out of the matter and should not oppose His Majesty.

If the reform can be achieved, the cabinet will be successful.The reform failed, and Shen Jia took the blame.Such a good thing, why not let it go?

Cheng Ge heard the meaning behind Zhang Ge's words, but he still wanted to mention something, "Changqing, if something happens at that time, don't blame me for not caring about the relationship between master and apprentice."

"Students understand." Shen Jia cupped her hands, "Please let the students try."

"Try it, try it." Cheng Ge waved his hand, the young man didn't bump into the south wall and didn't look back, he had persuaded everything that should be done.

Han Chang looked at Shen Jia sympathetically, wondering if he could carry such a heavy burden.

As for Shen Jia, knowing that she was sold, she was still overjoyed.He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Master."

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