What Wei Dazhong is going to do, Ruan Dacheng has some ideas in his heart.

Since this person wants to gain prestige, he naturally wants to spread the word about it, so that he can get more people's support and let more people know what he is doing.

If he had been silent all the time, and no one outside knew what he was doing, wouldn't he have done it in vain?

What's more, he also has to seek the support of more people to make his next actions more convincing.

However, in Ruan Dacheng's view, these are all useless work.

On the one hand, those people don't necessarily use force. Even if he agreed to Wei Dazhong, he was just making a false promise, and he couldn't count on it at all at the critical moment.

On the other hand, Ruan Dacheng will not let Wei Dazhong do that.

After turning around, Ruan Dacheng bought a few steamed buns on the street and ate them while walking. For a scholar like Ruan Dacheng, such behavior is still quite eye-catching, but Ruan Dacheng doesn't care.

After eating the steamed buns, he found a tea stall and drank a bowl of tea, and Ruan Dacheng felt a lot more comfortable. He glanced up at the sky, and it was time to go down.

Ruan Dacheng stood up and walked towards the corner. After turning two streets, you came to a mansion.

There was a doorman standing at the door, but Ruan Dacheng didn't go up.

Ruan Dacheng knew very well in his heart that this kind of high-ranking official yamen, if he went up to sign up for the word, people would not necessarily pass it on for him. Even if the money is given, it may be when.

Ruan Dacheng didn't have time to wait, so he stood in place and waited quietly, not approaching, not far away.

The doorman of the high-ranking family glanced at Ruan Dacheng, the expression on his face was a little ugly, and he wanted to come and drive him away.

The reason is also very simple, there are many people who come here every day to join in the fun, and they take advantage of the time when the old man goes home, and come up to make friends and climb around. This is absolutely intolerable for Menzi.

First of all, you don't know if the lord of the lower government sees you, you find the master today, maybe the door will have to eat melons.

Secondly, you don't visit from the main gate and don't give money to the doorman, which is absolutely unbearable.

But at this time, a carriage came not far away.

Menzi's face suddenly showed surprise, he glanced at Ruan Dacheng angrily, and hurriedly rushed towards the carriage.

At the same time, Menzi gave his companion a look and asked him to drive away the guy in front of him who was trying to flatter.

Seeing that Youmenzi came over, Ruan Dacheng didn't care.

The carriage had stopped by this time, the curtain had been lifted, and the piers for dismounting had been placed.

A man in an official uniform stepped down from the carriage and seemed to be in a good mood and relieved when he arrived home.

After seeing this person, Ruan Dacheng said loudly: "Ruan Dacheng of Shoushan Academy, please see Master Cui." “

Menzi, who was walking towards Ruan Dacheng, changed his face at this time, and hurriedly ran up in a few steps, stretching out his hand to push Ruan Dacheng.

After seeing this scene, Ruan Dacheng didn't move, just stood quietly in place and waited.

The expression on his face was peaceful, there was no anxiety, no anger, and he didn't even show a humiliating look at Menzi's behavior.

"Come back." Master Cui, who got out of the carriage, shouted with a calm face.

After hearing this, Menzi's body seemed to be frozen, and then he stepped aside with some embarrassment.

There was a look of shame on his face, obviously annoyed that he hadn't been able to stop Ruan Dacheng.

Cui Chengxiu glanced at Ruan Dacheng, who was standing not far away, and a bright smile appeared on his face.

He walked up to Ruan Dacheng's side and said with a chuckle, "But Shoushan Academy? ”

"It's Shoushan Academy." Ruan Dacheng hurriedly bowed down and said, "Ruan Dacheng of Shoushan Academy, I have seen Master Cui. ”

"So, let's come into the house." Cui Chengxiu nodded and said with a smile: "The subordinates don't know how to count, don't laugh." ”

"Master Cui is polite, it is Ruan who does not understand etiquette and takes the liberty to visit. It was really an urgent matter to make this decision, which disturbed the adult, and Ruan Mou made amends to the adult here. Ruan Dacheng said in a respectful tone.

"You're welcome, you're welcome." Cui Chengxiu smiled and said, "Please inside." ”

"Then Ruan will be ashamed." Ruan Dacheng hurriedly said.

As the two walked inside, Ruan Dacheng took out a big silver ingot from his arms, walked to Menzi's side with a smile, handed him the silver ingot with his own hands and said, "I offended you a lot just now, and you were punished, and this silver should be used as an apology." ”

Ruan Dacheng's attitude was very kind, and his smile was also very gentle. He turned his head to Cui Chengxiu and said, "Lord Cui, it's all Ruan's fault, and I ask Lord Cui not to punish them." ”

"What is this talking about? See the outside, see the outside. Cui Chengxiu nodded, and when he saw Menzi looking at him, he said with a smile: "Since it was rewarded by the guest, you can accept it." ”

"Master Xie." Menzi hurriedly said, and turned his head to look at Ruan Dacheng and saluted, "Thank you for your reward." ”

At this time, the shame and anger on Menzi's face disappeared, and a bright smile appeared.

The expressions of several men around him also softened.

Obviously, Ruan Dacheng's hand is still quite effective.

Cui Chengxiu looked at Ruan Dacheng, and a smile appeared on his face, and the fatigue after the original resignation had been swept away at this time.

As the so-called drowsiness, someone sends a pillow, and what you worry about will come, it seems that your luck is coming, and the next thing must be official luck.

The two smiled and walked inside, and soon came to the study together.

After each of them sat down, the tea was also brought by the subordinates.

After the people withdrew, Cui Chengxiu said, "I don't know what you want to see this official?" ”

Ruan Dacheng said with a smile: "In Xia Ruan Dacheng, a person from Nanzhili, a Jinshi in the forty-fourth year of Wanli, can be regarded as a late student in front of Master Cui. I came here today because I have something to say to Master Cui. ”

"It turned out to be Brother Ruan Xian," Cui Chengxiu hurriedly smiled and said, "There is something, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

Seeing that Cui Chengxiu had changed his name, Ruan Dacheng was relieved.

I was not mistaken.

So Ruan Dacheng said: "Before talking about things, there is one thing to ask Master Cui for the next thing. ”

"But it doesn't hurt to say it." Cui Chengxiu nodded and said.

"The imperial court is going to rebuild the royal academy in the capital?" Ruan Dacheng asked directly.

"It is true." Cui Chengxiu didn't hide it, this kind of thing can't be hidden at all.

Taking a sip of tea, Cui Chengxiu said with a smile: "Brother Ruan Xian is here today, but has something to do with this matter?" ”

"It does." Ruan Dacheng nodded and said: "Ruan has not made any achievements in officialdom over the years, but he has had many contacts with literati. I listen to them on weekdays, so I know a lot about it. ”

For so long, Ruan found that what these people preached was the words of one family, under the banner of a saint, but what they established was all the view of the door. When you read a book, you already have a door; If you become an official in the court, you will be a fellow villager and a fellow party. This was the beginning of the party struggle between the DPRK and China. ”

Although Ruan was heartbroken, he was humble and light-hearted, although he was unwilling, but he was unable to do it. Originally, when he heard that the Imperial Academy had been established in the court, Ruan was overjoyed, and felt that the way of the saint had the opportunity to clear the source and the hope of returning to orthodoxy, so that he could abandon heresy and abandon all those who had selfish intentions from teaching. In this way, the people of the world are stable, and the Ming Dynasty is promising. ”

Cui Chengxiu looked at Ruan Dacheng, listened to his words, his attitude was very serious, and he nodded approvingly from time to time.

Of course, Cui Chengxiu knew that this was not Ruan Dacheng's heart, and he also knew that these words were just said and listened.

However, Cui Chengxiu understands that this is nothing more than Ruan Dacheng showing loyalty to himself. For yourself, it's more important than anything else.

When Ruan Dacheng saw Cui Chengxiu's appearance, he knew that he had not made a mistake, so he sighed helplessly and continued: "But who would have thought that after the establishment of the Royal Academy, there would be no life. ”

"I was very disappointed in my heart. Originally, Ruan was already preparing to go back to Jiangnan, after all, there was no point in staying in the capital any longer. But who would have thought that at this time, Lord Cui's remarks in the court were like an empowerment, breaking through the fog, and gaining His Majesty's trust to preside over the reform of the academy, Ruan Mou's heart was already rekindled with hope.

"That being the case, Ruan naturally wants to contribute to the adults and the court! It's a bit abrupt to come here today. But Ruan's heart was agitated, and he couldn't see Master Cui right away, show his heart to Lord Cui, and follow the power of dogs and horses in front of Lord Cui. ”

It's about taking refuge in yourself.

Cui Chengxiu nodded with satisfaction.

"You are so aware of righteousness and farsighted, you are really a rare talent in the imperial court. It is really a loss for the imperial court for a talent like you to wander in the market. If you can make a contribution this time, this official will definitely be like the imperial court to protect you.

"Then thank you Lord Cui for your promotion." Ruan Dacheng hurriedly said.

The two of them reached an agreement at this point.

Ruan Dacheng helped Cui Chengxiu do things well and do things beautifully.

After the matter was completed, Cui Chengxiu promoted Ruan Dacheng to the imperial court.

It's just that even so, the two have their own plans in their hearts.

Cui Chengxiu wants to take more credit, and he is nothing more than using Ruan Dacheng. What's more, now he doesn't trust Ruan Dacheng either, he has to look at his words and check his deeds, and then determine whether he can be used for himself.

As for Ruan Dacheng, he regarded this incident as a step into his body, originally he was attached to the Donglin Party, and even made a lot of effort in the process of Fang Congzhe's downfall. originally thought that the opportunity had come and that he would soon soar, but the reality was different from what he imagined.

After His Majesty ascends the throne today. The strength of the Donglin Party in the DPRK was swept away. Those who can help Ruan Dacheng are basically the dead, the wounded, and the distributed.

The rest of Han Yi, Sun Chengzong and others, Ruan Dacheng couldn't speak.

Now that Han Yi has turned to support Xunzi, he can already be regarded as a faction of his own.

Ruan Dacheng naturally had no way, so he came to the capital.

After groping in the capital, Ruan Dacheng found a person, and this person was Cui Chengxiu.

You must know that in the recent court, in addition to the military generals, there are only a few people among the civil officials who have advanced relatively quickly.

One is Feng Congwu, who is Han Yi's person.

The other ones are the ones of the General Administration.

But these people Ruan Dacheng couldn't talk.

There is one person who has caught the attention of Ruan Dacheng, and this person is Cui Chengxiu. Originally, it was just an ordinary imperial history, but now he has sat in the position of the right deputy capital imperial history, and the promotion speed can be said to be jaw-dropping, and he is definitely a character who can be relied on.

At the same time, there are many rumors outside that Cui Chengxiu and Wei Zhongxian of Dongchang hooked up and became adulterous. Of course, this is the way it is said from the outside.

In Ruan Dacheng's view, this proves that Cui Chengxiu belongs to another faction independent of the court, neither Han Yi, Sun Chengzong, nor Xu Guangqi, but a faction of its own.

As for the person behind him, it should be Wei Zhongxian from Dongchang.

Judging from the current pattern of the court, Cui Chengxiu's power is very small, and it can even be said to be insignificant. Compared with several other bigwigs, they can't get on the stage at all.

But there must be a reason why Cui Chengxiu was able to be promoted so quickly. It may be that Wei Zhongxian has made a contribution, or it may be that His Majesty has taken a fancy to it.

In any case, this is a step that can be taken, as long as you catch Cui Chengxiu, you will be able to have a step to enter.

As long as he enters the officialdom, Ruan Dacheng believes that with his own ability, he will inevitably have a bright future.

He had been figuring out what to do.

As the news of the reform academy came out, Ruan Dacheng knew for the first time that this was an opportunity, an opportunity for Cui Chengxiu to accept him.

I also found a ladder to enter. If you can do this thing beautifully, and make a noise, you can even attract the attention of Your Majesty.

The damage is nothing more than some reputation, and Ruan Dacheng doesn't care too much. What's more, there is such a thing as reputation, if you lose something here, you can make up for it there, and you won't lose too much at all.

When the reform of the Royal Academy was completed, he was a pioneer in advocating the reform of the Academy. Those disciples who were supposed to study in the academy would inevitably support themselves, and this was something that had been decided since they were born.

At that time, all the face I earned was back. Like Wei Dazhong and others, it can just be used as his own name.

The two of them glanced at each other and smiled.

Ruan Dacheng took a sip of tea and said, "Ruan is so anxious, in fact, there is one more thing I want to tell Master Cui." ”

"What's the matter?" Cui Chengxiu hurriedly asked.

"Since the news that the imperial court wants to reform the academy has been transmitted, some people have already guessed that it will start with the Shoushan Academy, and now people with ulterior motives have begun to plot against it."

"They want to gather people to express their disagreement, they will not accept the reform of the imperial court, and they will not sell land, and at the same time oppose the reform of the academy by the imperial court, and they will make a big deal and let all the scholars join in."

"In this way, the imperial court will inevitably throw a mouse into the trap and cancel such a reform." Ruan Dacheng said with a calm face: "After getting such news, Ruan couldn't sit still. ”

"These people disregard the overall situation of the court for their own selfish interests, which is really a shame for the country! Misleading the country and the people! ”