Early the next morning, Xu Yan and Chen Maoli went to the palace to meet with Ma Zhifu.

According to the old practice, the top ten children in the government examination had to go to the government to thank them. But somehow, Zhang Yinian didn't appear.

It is said that he was so angry that he couldn't afford to be sick, and it is also said that Zhang Gongzi was very dissatisfied with the ranking set by the prefect, and chose to protest in a silent way.

In any case, Zhang Yinian's move is a violation of officialdom taboos.

However, Ma Shanyuan is in good spirits on happy occasions, but he doesn't care much about it.

He first praised the nine people in the hall, and then warned them to guard against arrogance and rashness, and strive to gain fame as soon as possible.

After that, the children thanked him and left, but Xu Yan was left alone.

After everyone retreated, Ma Shanyuan said leisurely: "This official has been busy with the handover of Zhao County's order recently, and he almost forgot to tell you a big thing. Fortunately, you came to thank you today and reminded the house. ”

Xu Yan hurriedly arched his hand and said, "Please also ask the boss to give advice." ”

"The new issue of the Di Bao has read all the officials, in addition to the reappointment of Governor Zhu, the official and the Zhao County Order, there is also one appointment and dismissal. Among them, there are candidates for Zhejiang school officials. ”

Ma Shanyuan's words were really expected, and Xu Yan was taken aback.

"Boss, has the school official been chosen?"

Ma Shanyuan nodded and said, "The new Zhejiang student official is Lord Lei Lilei. ”

This person was chosen as Xu Yan expected.

However, according to his memory, Lei Li should have taken office in the twenty-seventh year of Jiajing.

Why is it a few months ahead of schedule?

Ma Shanyuan seemed to see Xu Yan's doubts, stroked his chin and short hair, and said in a low voice: "It is said that this matter is the dictatorship of His Majesty. That is, not long after the dedication of auspicious rui. ”

Xu Yan listened to it and had mixed feelings in his heart.

Could it be that his act of offering auspicious rui made Emperor Jiajing think that Zhejiang people are outstanding people, and he should have sent a scholar to select talents for the Ming Dynasty earlier?

It's not unreasonable to think about it carefully, Yan Song and Xia Yan in the cabinet are both from Jiangxi, and there is even a saying that the Manchu Dynasty is half of Jiangxi. And Emperor Jiajing is a person who is a person who is perfect in playing with power, so he is naturally not happy to see this situation.

The core of the emperor's art is checks and balances, and one party must not be allowed to dominate.

Too many Jiangxi officials must have alerted Emperor Jiajing, so he will set his sights on Zhejiang.

I have to say that Emperor Jiajing's vision is very vicious.

Throughout the history of the Ming Dynasty, Zhejiang is the one that can compete with Jiangxi.

Jiangxi Ji'an Mansion and Zhejiang Shaoxing Mansion can definitely be regarded as the top academic mansions, and there are countless Jinshi from the two prefectures.

It's just a little ironic that the new Zhejiang scholar Lei Li selected by Emperor Jiajing is also from Jiangxi......

Seeing that Xu Yan was a little disappointed, Ma Shanyuan was a little embarrassed and said: "It won't take long for Lei Tixue to come to Zhejiang to take up his post, so it is impossible to hold the college examination during this period." When Lei Tixue arrives in Zhejiang, he will personally go to various prefectures and counties to preside. ”

This is tantamount to a big blow to Xu Yan. Originally, he was familiar with Ma Zhifu and Zhao County Order, even if Ma Zhifu was promoted, Zhao County Order made up for the vacancy left by him.

As long as the imperial court does not appoint a scholar in a short period of time, the power to preside over the academy examination will definitely fall on the prefect, so there is no suspense that Xu Yan will successfully pass the academy examination and get the fame of Xiucai.

But now that Lei Tixue is about to take office, no one dares to make a taboo at this juncture and rush to hold the hospital examination.

Isn't that the face of Thunder Tixue?

The scholar is a fourth-grade official, and he is at the same level as the prefect.

When you look up and don't look down, how can the two sides get along?

Governor Ma will not, and neither will Zhao County's order.

Alas, this is really not as good as heaven.

But at this point, depression will not solve the problem.

The matter of the hospital examination can only be discussed in the long run.

"Thank you, Boss, for the point."

In any case, it is always good to be able to get first-hand information from Ma Shanyuan.

In Xu Yan's impression, although this Lei Tixue is from Jiangxi, he has no friendship with Yan Song and Xia Yan, the two ministers.

In this way, he doesn't have to worry that he will be labeled as Yan Song and Xia Yan if he has a good relationship with Lei Tixue.

After all, the fate of these two is quite miserable, and when the tree falls and scatters, the party will not have any good fruit to eat.

As for Lei Li himself, there are no black spots, he presided over the revision of a lot of works, and finally made it to the Ministry of Industry, and Wanli died in the ninth year of his life, and lived to be a full seventy-six years old.

With such a great master as his master, Xu Yan will definitely not lose.

The only question is how to hook up with this great grandmaster.

Xu Yan kept thinking about various possibilities in his mind, but he heard Ma Shanyuan say leisurely: "There is one more thing that the official wants to remind you. I heard that you had a disagreement with Zhang Yinian in Yinxian County, and Zhang Yinian was so angry that he vomited blood and fainted. It's nothing for young people to be competitive, but after all, the Chahu Zhang family is the head of the four major clans in Yin County, and his own uncle is the right attendant of the military department of the dynasty. The official can't say much about the other things, so be careful. ”

Xu Yanxin said that this prefect Ma is always so cautious when he speaks, and let you guess for yourself halfway through the words.

That's it, he just needs to be careful.

"Remember the teachings of the Lord."

"Well, the official is also a little tired, so you can step down."

Ma Shanyuan waved his hand, and Xu Yan saluted and retired.

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This time, the government still received some useful information, and after Xu Yan returned to the Tailai Inn, he told Chen Maoli the news that the school official was about to take office and the college examination was suspended.

Chen Maoli sighed that he was about to say goodbye to Xu Yan, and he was very reluctant in his heart.

"Since the hospital exam will not be held in a short time, the foolish brother will also return to Cixi. Virtuous brother must take care! ”

After a pause, Chen Maoli said:

"The honorable man intends to say the date of return,

If you want to talk to Chunrong, you will swallow miserably first.

Life is a lover,

This hatred is not about the wind and the moon.

Leave the song and don't renovate it,

A song can teach the intestines to knot.

You have to see all the flowers of Los Angeles,

The spring breeze is easy to say goodbye. ”

To be honest, after getting along with Chen Maoli for so many days, the two have become real friends.

In other words, this is Xu Yan's first friend of the same age in Daming.

Of course, he cherishes this friendship very much, and is about to say goodbye to his mixed feelings.

Chen Maoli's act of reciting poetry was too sensational, and for a while Xu Yan's emotions had nowhere to release, and he couldn't help but chant:

"A night of rain in Ningbo adds a bit of autumn color. Nai is depressed at this time, and he listens to it for no reason, and the bagpipes are bright. The city can not be stayed, forgotten for a long time, and remembered here partially. According to the white dew and maple, gradually drifting away, the end of the world north and south.

Bleak. Qianlou's affairs on the day, how to eliminate the chief celebrity? A soap hat and a donkey, the west wind is shining, and there are traces of tired travel. Twenty years of Jiangnan is still falling, sighing that it is difficult to find a person and a confidant. Jun must love wine and poetry, Jianhu is unharmed, and he is a lily and a liass. ”

Chen Maoli was stunned for a while.

After a long time, he woke up like a dream, and excitedly held Xu Yan's hands and said, "Brother Shixian, don't worry, the friendship between you and me will always be unswerving." Because there is no complaint, it will not change! ”

Xu Yan nodded: "Because I don't complain, I won't change." ”

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