Ning Xiu paused for a moment and continued: "The student came to say goodbye to Futai this time. ”

Governor Sun was slightly surprised: "Why are you in such a hurry, don't you stay in Wuchang for a few more days?" ”

Ning Xiu explained: "This time, the students have been coming to Wuchang for a month. Now that the township test has been completed, it is the duty of a son of man to return to Gangneung as soon as possible to report the good news to his parents. ”

Seeing Ning Xiu say this, Governor Sun nodded with satisfaction.

"You're doing the right thing. The Ming Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety, and filial piety was the most important. Xie Yuan only came out in three years, and his return to his hometown must be the same scenery.

"Thank you Futai for the compliment."

Ning Xiu answered lightly, and the end was not leaking.

After that, the scene was a little silent, and it took a long time for Governor Sun to let out a long breath: "If my son is half curative, the old man will not have to be so worried." ”

Ning Xiu knew that Governor Sun was talking about Sun Wufan, and his heart couldn't help but sink.

Sun Wufan really doesn't have any talent for the imperial examination, but he is a business wizard.

Isn't it also a very gratifying thing that such a piece of jade, which only needs a little carving to bring great wealth to the family?

Governor Sun is not the only son of Sun Wufan, Sun Wufan can't take the imperial examination, other sons can do it, he won't be depressed because of this.

Ning Xiu said respectfully: "There is a specialization in the art industry, Brother Sun's specialty is not in reading, but he is very accomplished in business, presumably Futai also knows it." ”

Governor Sun shook his head and said, "This kid doesn't like to study when he is young, and the old man beats and scolds him, but he still can't resist him." Just let him go. ”

After Governor Sun sighed, he changed his words and said, "Governing nature, the old man wants to tell you something." ”

Ning Xiu hurriedly arched his hand and said, "Futai, please command." ”

"Your glass vase sells very well in Jiangnan. The old man wondered if such a good object should be tributed. ”

Governor Sun twisted his beard lightly.

No way! Ning Xiu was really taken aback.

Tribute? Does Governor Sun mean to send the glass vase into the palace as a tribute?

"Futai ......"

Governor Sun pushed his hand and motioned for Ning Xiu to be restless.

"Governing nature, you listen to the old man. Now your reputation is growing, but your foundation is shaky, which is not good for your future development. ”

Ning Xiu felt a little confused. Didn't they just talk about paying tribute to the glass vase? How can you talk about personal development prospects while chatting? This Governor Sun's thinking is too jumpy, right?

Governor Sun seemed to see what Ning Xiu was thinking, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, these two things are very related." ”

Ning Xiu hurriedly lowered his head, looking like a student respectfully listening to the teacher's teachings.

Governor Sun continued: "In the Ming Dynasty, what is the most important thing if you want to do a good job as an official? Ability? Virtue? Neither! You only need to understand one thing, and then your official fortune will be prosperous. ”

Governor Sun squinted his eyes slightly, and said word by word: "That's Jian Zai's Emperor's heart!" ”

Ning Xiu's brain buzzed, why did Governor Sun suddenly teach him the experience of being an official?

Although they are business partners in a sense, they are not familiar to this extent, right?

Could it be that Governor Sun has taken a fancy to his potential stock and wants to start holding it from a low point and waiting for it to increase in value?

Ning Xiu had to be patient and continue to listen.

"And it is extremely difficult to achieve Jane in the emperor's heart. If you do it well, you will be on the rise. If you do it badly, you will fall into the abyss and never recover. ”

Governor Sun said in a deep voice: "You are talented and intelligent, and now you have passed the Xie Yuan exam, and your future is great." At this time, if you can get the appreciation of the Son of Heaven, it will really be a leap into the dragon gate. ”

Ning Xiu hurriedly arched his hand and said, "What Futai said is true." ”

"So how do you let Your Majesty know who you are? It is true that you are a new branch of Xie Yuan, but Da Ming has fifteen Xie Yuan every three years, and it is impossible for His Majesty to remember everyone's name. ”

Ning Xiu said in his heart Of course, the emperor is not a god, how can he write down the name of Xie Yuan in every department and province, it would be good to be able to write down the name of the champion.

"So that's not enough."

Governor Sun's eyes rolled slightly, and the muscles in his cheeks contracted tightly.

"Then you need a reason for Your Majesty to remember the student, and a tribute glass vase is the best choice?"

"Clever!"

Governor Sun bowed slightly.

He really didn't misunderstand Ning Xiu, this son is thorough at all, and he is really a good seedling in the officialdom.

"The Holy Son of Heaven is in power, and now the Daming River is clear and clear, and it is bright and clear. His Majesty has always been very interested in rare treasures, and the more rare the objects, the more they can attract His Majesty's attention. ”

Ning Xiu still agreed with Governor Sun's words.

Historiography has a unanimous view of the Wanli Emperor, that is, greed for money.

The emperor is greedy for money, but there are really not many people who are greedy for money to Wanli.

It stands to reason that the emperor is rich and should not compete with the people for profit. But Emperor Wanli didn't think so. After the death of Zhang Juzheng in history, Emperor Wanli's temperament changed greatly, and he ordered the eunuchs to collect money everywhere, and filled the treasures of gold and silver calligraphy and paintings into the inner treasury, eager to sleep with these treasures.

The weakness of such a person is really obvious, and those who are good at drilling will naturally benefit a lot by investing in their favorites.

It seems that Governor Sun has moved his mind in this regard.

"If the glass vase can be designated as a tribute vase, the governance can be said to be simple in the emperor's heart."

Governor Sun said this, just waiting for Ning Xiu to make a statement.

Ning Xiu's heart was indeed the only thing that Sun Zhen could say to him.

As soon as he and Sun Zhenyou cooperated on the glass vase, Governor Sun knew him well, so he dared to mention it like this.

Second, the tribute of the glass vase to the Son of Heaven could only be done by Governor Sun.

There are so many treasures in the world, most of them are not pearls? Because tribute has an extremely complicated process, it is not possible to pay tribute if you want to.

Those who meet the requirements are the governors, the eunuchs, the vassal kings, and the like.

There is no need to count on the latter two, isn't the former Sun Zhen?

Ning Xiu settled down and thought about it, this matter was a good thing for him, Governor Sun, and even Emperor Wanli.

First of all, for him, if the glass vase can be loved by the Wanli Emperor, it will be very helpful for his career prospects. If you can get the title of an imperial kiln, the economic level will also make a lot of money, after all, the royal purchase volume is very large, which can be known by looking at the number of silk cloth sent by the Weaving Bureau to Beijing every year.

As far as Governor Sun was concerned, Emperor Wanli would not forget him, the loyal Governor of Huguang, while praising Ning Xiu.

As for Emperor Wanli, not to mention, who doesn't like other people's gifts, not to mention that he has never seen this gift.

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Ning Xiu bowed deeply to Sun Zhen and said, "Futai's words are like an empowerment, and the students are suddenly opened. ”

That's agreed!

Sun Zhen couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Just agree.

"Well, that virtuous student sent someone to send a batch of vases with the best texture, and the old man came to prepare the tribute."

"There's a labor table! If there is nothing to do, the students will not bother Futai. ”

Ning Xiu gave up his hand again.

"Wait!"

Sun Zhen waved his hand again to stop Ning Xiu.

Nima, what's wrong with that?

"What else does Futai command?"

Sun Zhen stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Haha, the old man is asking for his daughter this time, but he has already promised a marriage?" ”

Ning Xiu sighed in his heart, and his heart was really afraid of something.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, he felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what was strange. Now he finally understands that Governor Sun is too enthusiastic about him!

If it is between uncles and nephews, it is fine, but the relationship between Ning Xiu and Governor Sun is not good enough to do this, which is a bit weird.

Now that Governor Sun has finally made his words clear, he has taken a fancy to Ning Xiu and wants to pick him as a fast son-in-law in the east bed!

Ning Xiu was about to collapse, didn't Governor Sun know that he and Qi Ling'er had been determined for life?

And this Governor Sun is really a bit of a philistine.

He deliberately chose Ning Xiu as his son-in-law, just because he valued Ning Xiu just in the middle of the Yuan. If Ning Xiu was just a stinky businessman, Governor Sun would not have looked at him squarely.

After hesitating for a moment, Ning Xiu arched his hand at Governor Sun and said, "Futai is very loving, and the students are terrified. It's just that the student has promised to be married. ”

"Oh? Which girl is it, so blessed? ”

A hint of disappointment flashed in Governor Sun's eyes, but he still maintained a professional smile.

"But it's the daughter of Mr. Qi's family."

Hiss, hearing the three words of Qi Zongbing, Sun Zhenzhi took a deep breath.

The word Qi is not common, and in the early years of Wanli, when the surname Qi is mentioned, normal people will first think of Qi Jiguang, the chief soldier of Jizhen.

This person is a famous general of the anti-Japanese war, and he has won the trust of the first assistant Zhang Juzheng, so he can lead the heavy army to sit in Jizhen, so that the Tatars dare not violate the border.

Qi Zongbing actually wanted to marry his daughter to Ning Xiu?

Although Sun Zhen didn't understand why Qi Zongbing suddenly fell in love with a little-known talent in Jiangling City, he felt that most of it had something to do with Shoufu.

After all, Zhang Maoxiu, the son of Shoufu, has been in his hometown in Jiangling some time ago, and it is said that Zhang Maoxiu and Ning Xiu have a good personal relationship.

In this way, is it the thread that Zhang Ge Lao pulled for Ning Xiu and the daughter of the Qi family?

How did he know that there was such a thrilling experience between Ning Xiu and Miss Qi, but Zhang Shoufu's eyes were vicious, and he admired it in his heart.

Maybe that's why Zhang Taiyue can be the first assistant, and he can only be a governor at most.

Vision is the most important quality of an official. How long-term vision is directly determines how high a position you can sit in officialdom.

Zhang Juzheng and Qi Jiguang were both literate and martial, and they kept the Ming Dynasty in good order, one inside and one outside, and swept away the glamorous atmosphere of Jiajing and Longqing Dynasty.

Sun Zhen admires this very much.

With these two assistants and Liangchen optimistic, Ning Xiu's future can be described as full of flowers.

Thinking of this, Sun Zhen immediately broke off the idea of recruiting Ning Xiu as his son-in-law.

Just kidding, how could Ning Xiu be such an excellent seedling that he could grab?

Contend? What did he take to fight with Jian Zai's Qi Zong in the emperor's heart? What's more, there is Zhang Taiyue standing behind Mr. Qi!

"Haha, what a blessing to heal."

After saying that, he patted Ning Xiu's shoulder.

Look at this meaning, is Governor Sun going to insist?

Just don't stick to it?

Ning Xiu's heart said that this attitude can become really fast, and he is worthy of being a political opportunist.

However, at least one thing has been proved, Ning Xiu's future old Taishan's name is still quite loud, and just mentioning it made Governor Sun "retreat in the face of difficulties".

After leaving the governor's yamen, Ning Xiu went straight back to the Pengju Inn.

Liu Weining was already packing up his baggage, and he really didn't want to stay in Wuchang for a moment when he looked like that.

"Ahem, Fang Cai Ning didn't see Brother Liu when he woke up, I don't know where Brother Liu went to be happy?"

Liu Weining raised his head and glanced at Ning Xiu and said, "I'm just going to buy some specialties from Wuchang Mansion, where did Brother Ning Xian go." ”

"Well, I see."

Liu Weining's mood is understandable. He has been a daughter-in-law for many years, and he has been holding back for a long time, and he finally won the move, so he naturally wants to go back to his hometown and share the joy with his relatives.

"Alright, let's go today."

He didn't have anything to put away, he just needed to take the study room and the clothes and set off.

Liu Weining nodded and said, "The carriage is ready and ready to leave at any time." ”

Ning Xiu rolled his eyes: "Look at it like this, even if I don't come back, Brother Liu will have to leave." ”

Liu Weining smiled slyly: "Didn't Brother Ning Xian rush back?" Hey, where did you just go? ”

"Well, go and pay a visit to the governor and say goodbye to him."

"It turns out that Brother Ning Xian and Lord Governor have known each other for a long time, so it is appropriate to say so."

At that moment, there was a knock on the door.

Ning Xiu turned around and went to open the door.

Seeing Cui Fan and the three of them standing outside the door, Ning Xiu was a little surprised.

"Friend Cui has something to do with Ning?"

"The three of us are going back to Changsha, and we are here to say goodbye to friends Ning and Liu."

Cui Fan and Chong Ning Xiu arched their hands and said in harmony.

Qian Zhan also said: "Yes, Brother Cui can't wait to rush back to Yuelu Academy to study behind closed doors." ”

Zhao Yuan also quipped: "This time, Brother Cui's Xie Yuan was taken away by Ning's friends, and it seems that he wants to study hard and fight again in the coming year." ”

Cui Fan and Chong glanced at each other and said angrily: "If you don't speak, no one will treat you as dumb." ”

Ning Xiu laughed and said, "It's not in the way." Brother Cui's strength is really above Ning's, and he will definitely be able to make a splash. ”

In fact, the third place in the township test is already very good, and Cui Fanhe doesn't feel any shame.

Just when Ning Xiu said this, two blushes appeared on his cheeks, and he coughed to hide his embarrassment and said, "Brother Ning Xian, don't make fun of me." Now no one in Huguang knows Ning Xian's younger brother Ning Xie Yuan's literary brilliance. Next year's big competition, you have to fight for our lake. ”

After that, he caught a glimpse of Liu Weining also packing up his baggage, and said with a sigh: "What, is Friend Liu also ready to leave?" ”

Liu Weining smiled: "Yes, if he doesn't come back, I plan to leave by myself." ”

Cui Fanhe pondered for a moment and arched his hand: "Say goodbye to Friend Ning and Friend Liu today, and goodbye will be in February of the next year, so take care of the two of you." ”

Ning Xiu also bowed his hand and said, "Friend Cui, Friend Zhao, and Friend Qian should also take care." It is fate that you and I can be in the same department. I hope that next year's big competition will also be able to join us in the field and win the title of the gold list. ”

"Haha, then I'll borrow Ning's friend Jiyan."

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