My country, you can pinch it

After the Spring Festival, Shang Jinling will go to Yunzhou to take the government examination, the first step to start the imperial examination.

It's a pity that although Yongliang is a state, there are too few scholars, and no one is in charge of academic administration. Therefore, all children who are admitted to the scholar must go to the nearest Yunzhou to take the college entrance examination.

This meant that Shang Jinling had to leave Yongliang and go south to Yunzhou, and Liu Ke's hand obviously couldn't reach that far, playing favoritism for the public.

In fact, when Shang Jinling decided to study with Yun Zhishen, Gao Xueli objected.Last year, he sent Shang Jinling's articles to his father's friends, those well-known Confucians one by one, trying to find a teacher with both virtue and prestige for this bright wife and brother, so as to help him have a smooth and smooth scientific examination.He believed that with Shang Jinling's talent, someone should be tempted.In fact, a few months later, he also received replies one after another. Naturally, there were very few apprentices on the spot, but they all meant to meet with each other and test them in person.

Famous teachers are hard to find, and although the journey is long, it is worth it.

However, when he introduced the reply letter and the situation of several great Confucians to Shang Jinling, the latter politely refused, saying that he had already worshiped King Ning's teacher as his teacher.

King Ning's knowledge is terrible, how high can his teacher be?Gao Xueli was afraid that Shang Jinling would turn down the great opportunity because he couldn't bear to leave King Ning, so he personally asked Yun Zhishen for advice, but with just a few words, Gao Xueli surrendered.

"Ling'er studied with me, and the only disadvantage is that he has no one under his tutelage and no one in his official career." Yun Zhishen's last sentence contained arrogance amidst humility.

Gao Xueli didn't doubt it, he was just curious, how could such knowledge and demeanor have been reduced to such an obscurity.

However, he didn't know that since the founding of the Shun Dynasty, the only three-yuan grade was Yun Zhishen, and at that time, he was only in his early twenties, with such talent, and he studied under the old Mr. Splendid Glory has been there before.

So far, Gao Xueli has nothing to say about Shang Jinling's decision.

Shang Jinling handed the last article before leaving to Yun Zhishen, and said respectfully, "Please comment, sir."

Yun Zhishen took a look and said, "Your article has come to a complete conclusion. If there are no accidents, you will definitely gain something from this visit. It's just..."

Liu Ke asked, "Uncle, what is it?"

"For standard papers, the form is the most important thing, and the concept should be conservative. If the examiner loves novelty, he will shine brightly, but if he is a conservative and mediocre person..." Yun Zhi smiled deeply, and seemed to look at Shang Shang with a little teasing. Jin Ling, "I'm afraid the grades will not look good."

"But uncle, didn't you say that the writing is clear, don't you stick to the formalities?" Liu Ke was obviously more anxious than Shang Jinling.

Yun Zhishen nodded and said: "That's right, it's a pity that the college examination is not comparable to the rural examination, let alone the general examination. The chief examiner and the examiners are all local scholars and politicians, and their level is only at the end of Jinshi, and they generally pay more attention to form. The exam questions in Yunzhou last year were fairly standard and nothing new. I like Linger's articles very much, but these examiners may not."

Shang Jinling nodded thoughtfully, "I understand."

Yun Zhishen was very relieved of Shang Jinling's knowledge, "This time I am going to Yunzhou, the exam is the second priority, and the most important thing is safety."

The news of the riots in Yunzhou has spread. It is not the gangsters who caused the trouble, but the people who had no way to survive. It is very similar to Yongliang in the cold disaster.

Shang Jinling said: "It looks like it's the disaster of the New Deal, but in the end the reason is that the parents' officials exploited the common people and forced them to a dead end."

Liu Ke said: "Liang Chengye, the prefect of Yunzhou, is my second brother's running dog. His sister entered Duanwang's mansion as a side concubine and gave birth to a son, so he is the most unscrupulous and the most ferocious in collecting money. When the exemption law was implemented, He forced the big households in the city to pay for the service, and refused to take a single star to compensate the civilians. The money went into the pockets of himself and a string of officials. Immediately after the method of keeping seedlings came out, it happened that those who had no money to buy grain and seedlings would borrow money from the government. In fact, this unconscionable force forced the people to borrow enough money for their own performance, and then searched it back in the name of exorbitant taxes. There's no way out, it's no wonder it's not a riot!"

Yun Zhishen couldn't help laughing when he was able to explain cause and effect clearly, "That's right, Your Highness can see it clearly."

Liu Ke chuckled a few times, looked at Shang Jinling, "I can't help it, I've been fascinated by it, this matter has become a...Anyway, what's the matter, Lingling?"

"A negative case."

"Yes, let the new law office discuss a way to prevent similar dog officials from taking advantage of this loophole in the future."

Although the new law office is only a small institution in Yongliang, what they do is to analyze the success and failure cases collected from all over the country and give solutions when implementing the new policy, so it is very important Busy, but also very meaningful.

Gao Xueli is now away from home for two or three days, and when he returns home, he is at his desk under the lamp. It is completely incomparable with the leisurely life of teaching and reading in the past. If he hadn't pursued him all his life and loved him sincerely, Shang Xiyun would have persuaded him to dismiss him long ago.

"This is not an easy task." Yun Zhishen said.

Shang Jinling took a sip of tea, and said lightly: "Since he prides himself on his talent and wants to govern the world and the country, this is to set the national policy and govern the people's livelihood. If you can solve these difficult problems, you will be able to enter the center of the imperial court in the future and be able to provoke the leader with ease. "Speaking of which, Shang Jinling couldn't do it by herself.

Hearing this, Yun Zhi felt quite emotional, "At first, I was still worried that those arrogant scholars would be punished under the new law. I'm happy."

Liu Ke waved his hands when he heard this, "I'm not a fool. What I entered into the government office is only the power of one-third of an acre of land in Yongliang, but under the new law, in the future, the capital will recruit me back to Beijing to clean up the mess. San Si Li Si? If you don’t even have this vision, I have to doubt my grandfather’s vision.”

But obviously, Master Wang's vision is not bad.

Yunzhou has its own imperial court to care about, and it is useless to talk too much. Shang Jinling poured tea and handed it to Yun Zhishen, "Sir, if I pass the college examination this time, I will worship you as my teacher, okay?"

As soon as Yun Zhishen took it over, he was stunned. Looking at Shang Jinling's smiling eyes, he said helplessly, "Aren't you afraid of losing money?"

"How could I suffer a loss? Obviously I made a profit."

"Oh, what do you say?"

"My reputation as a teacher is second. The most important thing is the teacher's knowledge and temperament." Shang Jinling bent his eyes and smiled like a cunning fox. It looks like I have a good temper, but in fact I am stubborn. If I can't convince me of what I believe, I will definitely not change it. It should not be so easy to convince me, so if the teacher doesn't have a big heart to tolerate my willfulness and differences, he will This is definitely not the teacher I want. There are many peaches and plums in the world, and most of the famous Confucian scholars have the burden of being role models. It is more dignified to say what is true. But Mr. is different. Presumably you don't care about my little waywardness."

In this dynasty, the teacher-student relationship of serving tea and kowtow is comparable to that of father and son. The father is the guide for the son. Naturally, the teacher is uniquely majestic, and no one thinks there is anything wrong. But Shang Jinling comes from later generations, and what he wants more is an equal teacher and friend Relationship.

Yun Zhishen couldn't laugh or cry when he heard this, especially when Liu Ke was used as a metaphor in the end, it was even more vivid. Yes, Liu Ke has not been angry for so many years.

"Absurd."

"It's fine if you agree." Shang Jinling climbed up the pole, then stood up, restrained his smile, took a step back, and said solemnly, "The last is character. I can imagine your suffering, but I can't experience it personally. Two, you don’t even dare to express your empathy. I only know that this is the case. You have restrained yourself from directing His Highness to hatred, but cared and taught His Highness like a father and brother. You still hide the common people in your heart. For this noble character, Jin Ling Dare to speak is better than all the people in the world. It is Jin Ling's honor to call you as a teacher, and I hope you will be successful!"

After speaking, he knelt down and kowtowed to Yun Zhishen.

Liu Ke subconsciously got up and wanted to help him up, but finally restrained himself, he called out slightly excitedly, "Ling Ling." Then he looked at Yun Zhishen, "Uncle..."

Promise, deserve it.

Yun Zhishen exhaled slowly, "Okay, I promise, Ling'er, get up quickly."

Shang Jinling raised his head when he heard the words, and saw Yun Zhishen's expression moved, so he leaned over and kowtowed again, "Thank you, sir, I will be a teacher for a day and a father for the rest of my life. From now on, Ling'er will serve you until I grow old. I will do my best to rehabilitate you."

"Uncle, I'm the same as Lingling." Liu Ke hurriedly expressed his attitude.

Yun Zhishen only had one eye exposed, which was slightly wet and red, and he said for a long time, "Okay, I'll wait for you to come back from the list."

Shang Jinling and Liu Ke didn't sit for a long time, and then came out, it was still early, and the weather was sunny today, Shang Jinling was not in a hurry to leave, and the two wandered around the palace.

Prince Ning's Mansion was expanded on the basis of Lu Wanshan's mansion. This house built with money has a scene at every step, and sprouts in spring, giving it a sense of vitality.

Liu Ke said: "If I can't leave Yongliang, Lingling, I would also like to go to Yunzhou together." He paused, "Protect you."

Shang Jinling replied: "Grandfather has already arranged manpower. Sixth and Seventh Sisters will always follow me to protect me. Chang Kong will take care of me in daily life. Your Highness doesn't have to worry."

Liu Ke murmured, "With Xiling Duke's arrangement, it's safe, I just..." He scratched his head and lowered his voice, as if he was a little embarrassed, "It will take at least two months to go back and forth, bro. I can't see you for two months..." Suffering from lovesickness.

"Even if you can go, you can't go. Forgot? The bastard is sent to the capital. I don't know whether to wait for a reward or to be scolded?"

"You will definitely be scolded, and you will definitely be rewarded."

Shang Jinling pursed her lips and smiled, "So confident?"

"No, that old bastard just takes what he wants." Liu Ke said bluntly, and then looked at Shang Jinling, "Lingling, do you miss brother?"

Shang Jinling nodded and said honestly, "I will miss you."

Liu Ke's eyes lit up happily, "Really?"

"Yes, and my mother, grandfather, sisters, brothers-in-law, Xiao Yangyang, teacher..." Shang Jinling reported a long list of people.

The corner of Liu Ke's mouth twitched, "So many."

"Isn't it? They are all people who care about me and love me. By the way, there is also Tuan Gonggong, Commander Luo."

"You even have a share in the dumplings?" Liu Ke turned around and fixed a glance at Xiaotuanzi, who was following behind, with unkind eyes.

Xiaotuanzi was counting the stone floor tiles boredly, felt the sight in front of him, raised his eyes inexplicably, and then said with a flattering smile: "Your Highness, what are your orders?"

"Stay away from us."

"Oh..." Xiaotuanzi felt aggrieved by being rejected for no reason.

Shang Jinling was speechless at Liu Ke's naivety, and said with a smile: "I don't know how the court will deal with this matter in Yunzhou. I hope it will not be brutally sent troops to suppress it."

"It's not that stupid, Yang Shenxing volunteered to go."

"Really?"

Liu Ke nodded: "Well, I just reported the news from the capital, otherwise it would be a real rebellion by the government."

However, Shang Jinling was not optimistic, "But Yang Shen took this step, which pushed himself into a desperate situation."

Liu Ke was startled, "Why, Lingling, in my opinion, to be honest, at least the people of Yunzhou will be saved if Yang Shenxing goes this way."

"But does he dare to touch Liang Chengye?"

Shang Jinling's rhetorical question confused Liu Ke's question. He seemed to want to understand the key point, "But if Liang Chengye doesn't move, how can the people of Yunzhou be willing to let go?"

"But if it moves, how will Prince Duan explain it?"

Liu Ke: "Part ways."

Shang Jinling: "10 taels."

"..." Liu Ke thought for a while, "Then what should I do?"

Shang Jinling shook his head and walked forward: "There is nothing to do, it depends on whether he has the courage to break the boat and struggle to survive from the desperate situation."