That's it. Zhang Fan and the three of them. With a look of confusion on his face. I did it. It was Mao Zhengqing and the three of them. Behaved with a normal face. There seemed to be some puzzlement about Zhang Fan and the others being so puzzled.

This made Zhang Fan and them a little bit more in their hearts. Come to think of it. I'm afraid Mao Zhengqing's appearance makes people feel weird. Although it seems to them. It may be confusing. But for these people who are familiar with Mao Zhengqing. This should be a normal thing.

What did Liu Xian and Feng Bao think in their hearts. Zhang Fan didn't know. But Zhang Fan understood. It seems that Mao Zhengqing, who looks very simple on the outside. I'm afraid there are people with stories behind them. As for what exactly. I don't know though. But it should also be difficult to decide. Merely. It's hard to decide. In fact, it is for Zhang Fan.

This table of dishes. It's still as Mao Zhengqing said. It's a very common thing, indeed. There are two fish. A chicken. There are also some vegetarian dishes. But even so. For today's Yongning Mansion. It's already very rare. Not to mention the common people. I'm afraid even those rich families. At such a time, you may not be able to eat such a table of dishes.

Seemingly. Mao Zhengqing in order to treat. It's really bothering. And. Such a table of dishes. Speaking of which. Although it is really impossible to eat it in today's Yongning Mansion. But. These dishes. But it's not excessive. Make it acceptable.

As a matter of fact. From this alone. You can see it. This Mao Zhengqing is really not a stupid person. I'm smart in my heart.

Merely. Now is not the time to care about these things. comparatively. Zhang Fan was more concerned about what Mao Zhengqing told him before.

So. We're just sitting down at the table. Just took a sip of wine. Zhang Fan couldn't help it. began to ask: "Lord Mao." What you just said. You really did a Kujishi in the court. ”

"It's true, of course." Mao Zhengqing also seemed to understand why Zhang Fan kept asking questions about these words. Hurriedly replied. "This kind of thing. It's all written in black and white. Xia Guan would never dare to deceive the adults. If not. When the time comes, the adults find out that the lower officials have deceived the Qincha. Isn't there no place for the lower officials to die? ”

Hearing Mao Zhengqing curse like this, he swore that what he said was the truth. It's not just Zhang Fan this time. Even Feng Bao and Liu Xian were silent.

Why the silence. It's very simple. Gurgis. Although it is not a formal official position. It's just a short-term inspection and training position for new jinshi. But. That's not what it represents.

Early Ming Dynasty. During the Hongwu period. Selected Jinshi to observe the government under the six departments and the Hanlin Academy. Those under the six departments are called Guanzheng Jinshi. And under the Hanlin Academy. It's called a glossy. And in the Yongle years. It's only under the Hanlin Academy. Most of them are selected from the Jinshi. For the ability to learn and calligraphy, I will take up the post.

Case. Mao Zhengqing can become a Jishi. It's not simple. Whether it's writing or calligraphy. Since he is qualified for the position of Gucci. There must be a proficient one in it. This is already a very difficult matter. Come to think of it. Today's important ministers in the court. There are a lot of people who have worked as chuckles. One of the most typical. It's Zhang Juzheng. He was born in the Ugiss.

But. Gurgis doesn't mean anything. And after the Gurgis. It is the beginning of the real career.

Generally speaking. His term of office at the end of his term of office was three years. During this period, various knowledge will be taught by veterans of the Hallym Academy. Three years later. The assessment will be conducted before the next examination. Those with excellent grades will stay in the Hallym Academy. It's officially Hanlin. And the others. He was sent to the six ministries as the director, the imperial history and other positions. Of course. There were also those who were sent to the land as officials. But even if he was sent out. At the very least, they all started from the prefect.

Other words. If Mao Zhengqing really did a good job. The official of more than ten years sat down. It's really impossible to get to this point. is still struggling in the position of a four-grade prefect, not to mention. You also need to look at other people's faces. As long as he does a little bit. Even if it's fake. Start with the prefect of the four products. More than ten years of hard work. No matter how you say it, you have already entered Beijing as an official.

This is not Zhang Fan's nonsense. That's just the way it is. Although Zhang Fan's own career path. It's not like that. But actually. Now look to the middle. Nine out of nine officials. It's all on this path.

And what Mao Zhengqing said was true. So as long as nothing happens to him halfway through. The same should be true of his life trajectory. But. Now Zhang Fana met Mao Zhengqing, who is now doing the prefect of the fourth grade, in the place of Yongning Mansion. That means. In the early stages of his career. Something must have happened.

As for what happened. Although whether it is Zhang Fan or Feng Bao. Or Liu Xian. I'm very interested in this. But none of them asked. This kind of thing. Don't even think about it. It must be another bitter history. Even in this world. There are many people who have had this kind of experience. Even the end of the fate is even more miserable than Mao Zhengqing, there are many people. But whenever I meet such a person. It will make people unbearable to ask.

"Although I don't know what happened to Lord Mao at the beginning......" Zhang Fan thought for a while. Still spoke. "But come on. At that time. It's also related to Yan Song. ”

Zhang Fan's words. couldn't help but make the faces of everyone present darken.

That's right. Zhang Fan thought so. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Come to think of it. That Yan Song has been in charge of the government since then. Until the forty-first year of Jiajing. Because of the Tao and the law. Impeached by Zou Yinglong. And forced to do it. So many years. How many people did he harm? I really can't count it. And now. It is the second year of Wanli. It's only been ten years. Yan Song's remnants of Liu Xian. When will it be cleared? It's still unknown.

And in front of you. This Mao Zhengqing. Although he did not return to the question that Zhang Fan asked just now. But look at what he looks like now. It's obvious. He is another lord who has been plagued by Yan Song.

Merely. About that. There are some minor problems. Because of Yan Song's treacherous behavior. It's already recognized by the whole world. So to this day. Although the verbal and written criticism of Yan Song has ended with his death. But it also leaves people with an inertial way of thinking. That is. But all the officials who were persecuted by Yan Song. All of them are good officials. Even those who were persecuted just after entering the ranks. It is bound to make a difference.

This kind of thinking. It's fundamentally wrong. Not bad. Yan Song is a traitor. But his great treachery. It doesn't mean who he's dealing with. They're all good people. There will be a fight for money. It doesn't have to be the master and the thief. More likely, two gangs of thieves.

This. Although there are not many people who know it now. But Zhang Fan is also one of them. But this idea was given to Zhang Fan. It's not just that he treats Mao Zhengqing as a villain. Synchronous. This idea was also told to Zhang Fan. Case. Mao Zhengqing may not be what he is told to be on the outside. He must not be a good official.

It's just a matter of time. made Zhang Fan's thoughts about Mao Zhengqing change a lot. Of course. Although there is still no evidence to say whether Mao Zhengqing is good or bad. But this premise. But it made Zhang Fan have such a possibility.

That's it. Zhang Fan was even more interested in Mao Zhengqing. It's not about his past. It's about his family. If you want to put it bluntly. That is, about him and his wife.

Although said. This kind of thing. Generally speaking, women are more concerned. But Zhang Fan didn't even defend himself. He understands too. I'm not interested in other people's family affairs. What intrigued him even more. That's the obvious story in there.

Merely. Now I want to bring up this topic right away. Obviously not the right time. After the dreary experience just now. Let's talk about one such thing. It's really uncomfortable.

"That's right." This time. It was Feng Bao who spoke first. "I didn't know that Lord Mao invited the three of us over this time. What exactly is there to talk about? Master Mao doesn't have to be so polite. It's hard to say. At this time. It's not just for a meal. It seems that Feng Bao also saw the hesitation in Zhang Fan's heart at this time. And plus the things here have to be done sooner or later. Besides, he Feng Bao doesn't matter inside. It doesn't matter how you ask. So. Feng Bao decided. Since Zhang Fan didn't speak. Then it's up to him to speak.

Originally. Feng Bao's words. Mao Zhengqing wanted to refute them. After all. Even if it's something. You can't just say it bluntly. There has to be a transition. But apparently. Feng Bao's words have already been said to this point. This made Mao Zhengqing and the three of them stop arguing.

The three of them looked at each other. At last. They all nodded. Obviously, I am not ready to be sloppy anymore. Especially Mao Zhengqing. What Zhang Fan and Feng Bao said just now. It also seemed to make him feel that the distance between them was a lot closer.

At last. Mao Zhengqing opened his mouth and said: "The three of them invited the three adults to come today. There are indeed some things to say. ”

Really. Mao Zhengqing said so. This made Zhang Fan listen. But my heart is much calmer.

"Actually......" Mao Zhengqing was already about to say it. But the words came to the lips. Still paused. "It's about the silver."