In February, the grass grows and the warbler flies.

This is a beautiful season, the same prosperity in the capital, and everyone is talking about only one question, that is, about this year's imperial examination.

Over the years, the imperial examination has been a big event, but this year's chief examiner made no one expect.

According to the rules of the Ming Dynasty, the main examination of the imperial examination should come from the Hanlin Academy, or from the Ministry of Rites, but this year it came from the Imperial Academy of the Ming Dynasty, which makes people a little suspicious.

Feng Congwu has a high reputation among Shilin, but in the past year, it can be said that his reputation has been mixed.

To promote Xunzi's doctrine, this article alone is enough for him to have a mixed reputation, and this time he became the chief examiner of the imperial examination.

Everyone is pondering one thing, that is, has the direction of the imperial court changed?

At this time, in front of a small stall at the entrance of the Royal Academy, several people were eating.

One of them sat on the right, with a stout build, a big beard on his face, and a somewhat old look, but in fact it was a young man.

"Brother Jiandou, have you heard that the army that went to Yunnan this time is coming back."

On the other side of the man, a young man looked at the bearded man and said with a smile, "Do you want to find time to take a look?" Didn't you always want to see the new army of the imperial court? I didn't have a chance before, but I can definitely see it this time. ”

The bearded man raised his head, glanced at the young man who was speaking, and said with a smile: "You still have this mind now?" This is about to take the imperial examination, and I'm afraid it won't be easy for us people! ”

"Are you Lu Xiangsheng still worried about this?" A young man on the other side also said, with a smile on his face, obviously full of confidence in the bearded Lu Xiangsheng.

"I'm afraid it's not okay." A calm man on the east side said slowly.

The young man who had just proposed to go to the army said with a smile at this time: "Big brother, this is a matter of the imperial court, and it has nothing to do with us, and it can't be criticized against us." ”

The person who is called the eldest brother is none other than Song Yingsheng.

Turning his head and glancing at his younger brother Song Yingxing, Song Yingsheng said: "Time is also fate, we are too prominent now, once we are in high school, I am afraid that we will be excluded from the officialdom." If you really go out as an official, I'm afraid it won't be easy to live in the local area. ”

Listening to Song Yingsheng's words, several people suddenly fell silent.

However, Zhang Yu, who had just ridiculed Lu Xiangsheng, said: "I don't see it that way, I think this is an opportunity for us to show our ambitions." ”

"I also have some understanding of the things above the court, and there are not many things in the court during this period of time. Originally, everyone thought that there would be some changes in the court after the beginning of spring today, but as you all know, the court was not peaceful during this time. ”

"First of all, in the first month, the Hetao Mongols invaded Yan'an, Huanghuayu and other places, penetrated 600 miles, and killed tens of thousands of people. Governor Zhang Zhihou and General Soldier Du Wenhuan couldn't hear about it, and were secretly played by their own subordinates. There was an uproar in the court, and this matter was delayed for some time. ”

"On the seventh day of February of the second year, there was an earthquake in Yanzhou Mansion, Jinan Mansion and Dongchang Mansion. A major earthquake occurred in Jining Prefecture that had not been seen in a century. On the sixth day and night of the first month, there was an earthquake in Yuncheng, there was a sound like thunder, the ground cracked and the spring surged, the chickens and dogs barked, and the walls and houses collapsed; More than half of the pheasants in the Juye city wall were dumped, and the Confucian Temple was destroyed; The sound of the earthquake in the city was like thunder, and the house shook the ground. ”

"This earthquake affected more than 30 prefectures and counties in Shandong, Henan and other three provinces. The whole court is planning disaster relief matters, and it can be said that it is busy, so the court situation is very stable so far. ”

"I originally thought about the establishment of the staff office, but there is no news so far. Although the affairs of Xungui Qingzhang land are also being done, in order to maintain the stability of the situation, many things are small punishments and big commandments, meritorious service, and more fines, all of which are to raise money for disaster relief. ”

Several people looked at Zhang Yu and listened to him.

In fact, among several people, Zhang Yu is the only one who knows more about the government and politics, and he is quite talented in this regard. He is also proficient in conspiracy and calculation.

"But what does this incident have to do with us?" Song Yingxing looked at Zhang Yu and asked.

"It's a big deal." Zhang Yu said: "Since last year, the imperial court has been promoting Xunzi's doctrine, why was the Royal Academy established in the first place, haven't you forgotten?" You don't think that's the end of it, do you? ”

"Originally, it was for all the academies in the world, not just for a royal academy. Don't forget, this Royal Academy is just a pilot, this time the earthquake in the three provinces, the imperial court disaster relief, it seems that there is no connection, in fact, it is very related. ”

"I told you that this time the relief in the three provinces must have fallen a large number of officials. Anyone who is detrimental to disaster relief and who is corrupt will be severely punished this time. ”

"We new science and technology scholars may soon be dismissed. Coupled with the matter of the northwest, I will say this to you, Your Majesty will definitely reuse us, because those old officials have already disappointed Your Majesty. That's why I say it's time for us to make big moves. ”

"Once we can make a difference, the Royal College will be famous. At that time, the Royal Academy will definitely be pushed out, and there will definitely not be only one in the capital. So this time is not only not our crisis, but our turning point. ”

"As for the controversy over doctrine in the court, you don't have to worry. Xunzi's matter has been raised for so long, isn't it still the way it is now? ”

"If it didn't work, it wouldn't have been done a long time ago, and there was no need to wait until now. We don't have to worry about this, we just need to be ourselves. ”

A few people nodded thoughtfully.

However, Song Yingsheng still asked at this time: "How can you be sure that something will happen in Shandong?" What if those officials get things done? ”

After hearing this, Zhang Yu immediately smiled, "Don't you know what virtues those people have?" ”

"It is said that their corpses are all light, and they sing poetry all day long, and they are also talking about poetry, but they can't really do things. What's more, I've been used to it all these years, how have I ever encountered these things? ”

"I'll tell you that these people don't only don't care about disaster relief, but they embezzle food. Last year, the imperial court investigated corruption strictly, but you all know that it was just in the capital, at most, Shuntian Mansion was counted, and there was no feeling outside. ”

"This time, as long as they dare to reach out, His Majesty will chop off their claws. Judging from the situation in the imperial court, His Majesty's relaxation of the honorable and noble relatives is obviously to prepare for the affairs of the Shandong provinces. ”

"Just watch, they're crying this year!"

After hearing this, several people looked at each other.

Lu Xiangsheng turned his head to look at Zhang Yu and asked, "Then where do you think you should go to work?" ”

Zhang Yu took a sip of tea and said, "You are different from us. Brother Jiandou is both civil and military, and he is much higher than we don't know. Your best direction is to go to the army, preferably to Liaodong. ”

"Today, Your Majesty has invested a lot of money in training a new army. The younger brother estimated that in the second half of last year alone, His Majesty invested absolutely no less than 1 million taels in the new army. ”

"After spending so much money and training so many soldiers, do you really think Your Majesty is joking?"

"Since His Majesty ascended the throne, it can be said that he has been making preparations to clarify the court, stabilize people's hearts, and organize and train a new army. What do you think Your Majesty is preparing? ”

"After the battle of Salhu, the face of the imperial court in Liaodong has been lost, and Your Majesty has made it clear that he wants to be ashamed this time."

"When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty fought the Huns, there were Wei Qing and Huo Quai; Now that His Majesty is making great efforts to govern the country, he will inevitably start a war against Liaodong. After the Jiannu is destroyed, His Majesty will inevitably fight against the Mongols. ”

"This time the northwest side came in, and His Majesty was very angry. The governor and the general soldier dared to conceal it and not report it, and this time they were finished. So I think the military is the most promising. ”

"If it weren't for the fact that I wasn't good at the military, I would have wanted to develop in this area. Brother Jiandou, you have to work hard, maybe you can enter the staff office in the future. ”

After hearing this, Lu Xiangsheng shook his head, and then said: "Isn't it too early for us to say this, this imperial examination has not started yet, and we may not be able to pass the examination. ”

"You can put your heart in your stomach, there is nothing for us who can't pass the test." Zhang Yu said confidently: "After we win, it will be the time for us to show our ambitions." ”

Four young people imagine the future.

In the palace, Zhu Youxiao is anxious.

Just after the New Year, this gave me a big gift.

The earthquake involved earthquakes in three provinces, and such a large-scale earthquake can be said to be rare in history.

Fortunately, I have been hoarding food and money last year, otherwise I would have been numb. Even so, the money was not enough.

Disaster relief in the three provinces, the matter is too big. The whole court was busy. The imperial examination and disaster relief cannot be stopped.

Sighing softly, Zhu Youxiao put down the teacup in his hand, and now he is not even in the mood to drink tea.

Glancing at Chen Hong, who was in a hurry and ran over, Zhu Youxiao frowned.

Chen Hong's appearance looks like a rhythm that is about to die, which is obviously not good news.

"What's going on again?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Hong and asked expressionlessly.

"Your Majesty, it's a good thing!" Chen Hong knelt on the ground with a thud, crying and said, "Your Majesty, the queen mother is happy!" Congratulations to Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! ”

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao stood up violently.

Do you have a queen?

The key question is that it's obviously a good thing, you look at you, why are you crying?!

Zhu Youxiao couldn't wait to kick Chen Hong out, but he also knew that this was crying with joy.

"Hurry up, lead the way, I'll take a look!" With an excited look on his face, Zhu Youxiao walked towards Empress Zhang's residence.

It's a big deal!

The key is that this is the best news that Zhu Youxiao has heard since the beginning of this year, which has brought a ray of sunshine to the gloomy mood.

How could Zhu Youxiao be unhappy?

He was very, very happy!