Li Mengyang is not there, and the Seven Sons Poetry Society is headed by He Jingming. However, this former cabinet walker is not a personality like Li Mengyang, although he has a persistence in some things, but most of the time he is very easy-going. Therefore, those young people who were not qualified to be in the same column as Li Mengyang in the past, with his acquiescence, also joined in. Even if he knew that many people were the guests of the Xu family in the Xing'an Hou Mansion, He Jingming didn't take it to heart. After all, the word retro was not originally advocated by these people, even if a small group of people can gradually accept their concept, it is a good thing.

Therefore, on this day, the poetry meeting of the idle garden is just ten hot. In addition to the five people such as Kang Haiwang Jiusi, there are also several Jishi in the eighteenth year of Hongzhi, such as Zhan Ruoshui and Yan Song, who were hard-pulled by Xu Zhenqing, and several people who have fellow villagers or fellow disciples with the seventh son, and are waiting for the examination next year, and there are also people who were proud of the imperial examination in the early years, but they have been depressed in the court these years.

As a result, a simple theme of singing falling flowers has become a large collection of bitter complaints from talented people who have not yet been aspired. He Jingming listened to and copied at first, and his face was still leisurely, but he unconsciously gave birth to a little amazement. When everyone in the audience compared themselves to the red, he blurted out unconsciously.

"Falling leaves leave the old branches, and the dust will go astray. Hesitate to make a decision, and think about life. Muddy mud between rows, zero vine dew. Are you not afraid of staining, and there is no morning and twilight for your son? ”

As soon as these words fell, he only heard a laugh from behind the wall on one side: "Zhong Mo's poem is so sad. Even if Li Kongtong is degraded outside, the poems he made are still sonorous and powerful, if you hear this one for him, you will have to ridicule it! ”

He Jingming is now back in the Hanlin Academy, with a great reputation, plus he is a guest in the Xu Mansion, even though he is only in his early twenties, he is already a celebrity in the literary world, and those old masters in the literary world led by Li Dongyang know that these young people are not easy to provoke, so they simply ignore them at all, so the words of such accusations are the first time that several scholars who have been mixed with the Qizi Poetry Society for a while have heard it, and they can't help but change color. However, before they could think about whether to help He Jingming, they saw He Jingming put down the pen in his hand and stood up, arched his hand behind the wall and said, "Since Master Hou is here, how can he hide behind the wall?" ”

Since this Hou Ye spoke, even the dullest people knew who it was, and they were naturally looking forward to it for a while. After a while, I saw a young man in a gray-brown cloth robe, who looked like he was just a boy next door, and walked over with a smile, and many scholars showed expressions of disbelief. It wasn't until He Jingming, Kanghai, Xu Zhenqing and others were the first to come forward to see it that they believed that this was the famous Pingbei Marquis, and they were all in a hurry to see each other.

Xu Zhenqing and Xu Xun have the same surname, and they are both from Jiangnan, plus they knew each other at the earliest, so they had to joke at this moment: "Master Hou's cloth clothes and shoes, just now he was hidden behind the wall and listened to Zhong Mo's poetry, could it be that he intended to listen to people around the corner of the idle garden today?" ”

"Listen to the corners and wander around. This idle garden is not another place, whether it is a fresh clothes or angry horses, or cloth clothes and shoes, no one will stop it. Now in this hot summer, a silk dress is impermeable and does not absorb sweat, how uncomfortable it is to wear, why should I find myself awkward? This Songjiang standard cloth is not cheaper than silk, and I will be very blessed. ”

Xu Xun said this, glanced at the people around him, and said hello to Zhan Ruoshui and Yan Song, who knew each other, and then picked up the poems that He Jingming had just copied. After looking at the end one by one, he laughed and said: "It's summer now, the sun is shining and everything is lush, and it is too sad to sing any stump branches falling red." Don't you know that falling red is a ruthless thing, and turning into spring mud is more protective of flowers? ”…,

As soon as these words came out, seeing He Jingming showing a thoughtful expression first, Xu Xun vaguely remembered that he seemed to use Gong Zizhen's famous sentence again. For him, who has borrowed a lot of money intentionally or unintentionally, this is not a big problem, so he did not open his mouth to explain or complete the meaning of this poem at all, but hooked his finger to He Jingming with a smile and said: "Zhong Mo, I originally planned to talk to you in a few days, but since I happened to bump into you today, it would be the best." You continue to set up your poetry club, and just give Zhong Mo to me for a while. ”

He Jingming, who was in front of the Zhongshu House in the cabinet at the beginning, already had the idea of resigning, but under Xu Xun's arrangement, he was transferred to the Hanlin Academy, plus Xu Xun rescued Li Mengyang, and let his like-minded friends all get the positions they wanted the most, so when he heard that Xu Xun came to find him on purpose, he couldn't help but be a little surprised, but he still agreed with a smile. When he followed Xu Xun out of a distance in the envious eyes of everyone, he smiled and said: "If Master Hou just released the intention of solicitation, I am afraid that some people will bow their heads." ”

Xu Xun suddenly laughed dumbly when he heard this, but he ignored He Jingming's banter, put away his smile and said, "Shenmo, you have been at ease in the Hanlin Academy during this time, if you are asked to move a place, are you willing?" ”

"Move a place?" He Jingming was stunned for a moment, and after a little hesitation, he asked bluntly, "I don't know what place it is?" ”

"Guozijian is in business.

"Guozijian Division? If I remember correctly...... It seems that Lu Duo and Lu Zhenzhi, Yuanfu's protégé, have just transferred to the Guozijian business. What does Master Hou think of me going to the Guozijian. ”

"Lu Zhenzhi, just go to the South Prison. Xie Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites doesn't mention the North Prison now, but he has been in office for a long time, and it is inevitable that he will remember that the North Prison is not a good teacher. Although you are young but talented, if you can promote a few good talents in the North Prison, this talent will be one of them; Second, I know that you have always advocated Wenzong Qin and Han, ancient poetry and Han and Wei, and near-style poetry is Zongsheng Tang, which is so, and see if there can be like-minded people in the Guozijian is better than you dealing with a group of old masters in the Hanlin Academy; As for the third...... After a few years in Guozijian, it will not be difficult for you to take a major examination in the future. ”

Even though He Jingming didn't attach the most importance to fame and fortune, Xu Xun's words hit his heart, and he couldn't help but be moved. After pondering for a while, he nodded crisply and said, "Since Master Hou said so, then I might as well obey my fate with respect!" I just don't know that the new chief secretary of the North Prison can't tolerate me, a deviant person. ”

"You just have to rest assured." Xu Xun thought of the scene of the promise he made to Zhang Cai that day, and couldn't help but sigh in his stomach. It is conceivable that for a long time, he will not want Zhang Cai to visit his house again. After all, it is not Qian Ning who is bent on offending the left and right, Zhang Cai has his own furrow in his belly, and he is even more young and promising, since Liu Jin has it, he will never be willing to let people out.

"Yo, Brother Xu is also here?"

Just thinking about this, Xu Xun suddenly heard such a shout. Most of the nobles are called brothers and sisters with his father, although they are not big in front of him, but they will not call him so, and the people in the world today can call him Brother Xu, that is, those who have a few Da Jue. Therefore, when he saw Liu Jin and Zhang Cai standing side by side with a smile, he couldn't help but shrink his pupils suddenly, and then said casually: "Gonggong Liu is so Yaxing today." ”

"Just out of town to escape the heat." When Liu Jin saw Xu Xun seeing Zhang Cai's expression, he suddenly felt more happy in his heart. However, when Zhang Cai's somewhat unnatural voice came from his ears, he dismissed the plan to lead people to continue to fight with Xu Xun, glanced at He Jingming and said, "However, Brother Xu, since you are talking to a young talent, our family will not bother, you have fun, you have fun!" ”…,

Seeing that Liu Jin was extremely enthusiastic and pulled Zhang Cai in the other direction, Xu Xun couldn't help but stare at the direction the two of them went in for a while, and finally let out a long breath. And He Jingming, who was just behind him, would not be unaware of the rumors in the court, and after a moment of silence, he said: "Master Hou, everyone has their own ambitions, and there is no need to force it. Moreover, Lu Yao knows the horsepower, and he has seen the hearts of the people for a long time, if Zhang Xilu really voted for Liu Jin because of his future, it also shows that people are just like this, and they are not worth remembering. But ......"

Xu Xun was about to blurt out He Jingming, but when he heard two words, he suddenly woke up. After being silent for a moment, he heard He Jingming say with some hesitation: "I don't have much contact with Zhang Xilu, but I heard that he is upright and modest, maybe he has other difficulties." I think if it wasn't for Hou Ye's action, wouldn't Kang Xiangshan almost vote for Liu Jin? ”

"Thank you Zhong Mo for your explanation. This is over, and let me stand alone for a while. ”

Xu Xun didn't look back at this moment, for fear that He Jingming, a really keen celebrity, would see through the expression on his face. It wasn't until the sound of He Jingming's retreat and the sound of his footsteps leaving came from behind him that he took a deep breath again.

Zhang Cai, take care!

Lin Han, the secretary of the ministry, please tell the old man due to illness!

When this news spread all over the capital, people with shrewd minds all felt that this was another heavy blow suffered by Xu Xun, the Marquis of Pingbei, after Zhang Cai's defection. Everyone knows that Lin Han, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, as one of the four gentlemen of the Southern Capital, was summoned to Beijing to be the head of the Ministry of Heavenly Officials, the head of the Seven Secretaries, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the most backbone figure in the Xu Party. Now that he is unanimous, he undoubtedly represents the announcement of the loss of the most tightly controlled officials in the Xu Party, how can this not make people sigh and think?

Therefore, when Xu Xun went to visit Lin Han for several days, Liu Jin had a banquet for a while. If it weren't for Zhang Cai's persuasion, he would be even more eager to announce that he was about to firmly grasp the most important ministry among the six departments. He originally wanted Zhang Cai to be in charge of the affairs, however, when Zhang Wenmian and Sun Cong successively sent heavy gifts for Liu Yu and Cao Yuan, and even Jiao Fang came forward to make peace, he suddenly hesitated.

After all, Zhang Xilu used to be a powerful figure under Xu Xun, but now he suddenly came to vote, and his father-in-law asked him to preside over a film, which inevitably made others resentful. Moreover, the head of the six departments of the Ministry of Officials, he is already a year old, and if he is allowed to suddenly change from a squire to a scholar, it will be a little too fast. ”

Jiao Fang thought that he was once the person with the highest voice in charge of the Ministry of Officials, but he had been transferred to the Ministry of Criminal Affairs for a long time, why could Zhang Cai be able to rise to prominence so quickly? Even if he persuaded Liu Jin to entrap Zhang Cai before, now that Liu Jin trusts Zhang Cai these days, he can't help but secretly have a vigilant mind, plus Liu Yu and Cao Yuan also made a big effort in front of him, so even if he saw Liu Jin showing hesitation, he still continued, "It's better to let Liu Zhida transfer from the secretary of the military department to the secretary of the ministry." And let Cao Yizhen transfer from the right deputy capital to the military department, and let Zhang Xilu assist Liu Zhida......"

"Don't talk about it yet!"

Liu Jin frowned, knowing that what Jiao Fang said was true, but when he thought of Zhang Cai's demeanor and talent, after he came to vote for himself, even many eunuchs in the palace were spreading the word about Lao Liu, and then thinking about Liu Yu and Cao Yuan in front of him, they only knew flattery, and they couldn't come up with ideas, and he was not very satisfied. But after all, the two of them had a lot of gifts, and he was upset thinking about it, so he simply stood up and said, "Okay, let's discuss this matter again, you go back first!" ”

Jiao Fang didn't want to have the best of both worlds, but Liu Jin was hesitant, although he had the heart to persuade him one or two, it could be seen that Liu Jin waved his hand impatiently, and he could only retire. …,

Although it was his idea earlier, he now has some remorse. It's only been a few days, and Liu Jin has already been so biased towards Zhang Cai, but what will happen in the long run?

In the evening, when Zhang Cai came to Liu's mansion at Liu Jin's invitation, when Liu Jin relayed that Liu Yu and Cao Yuan both coveted the position of the official secretary, as well as Jiao Fang's suggestion, he couldn't help laughing. Seeing that Liu Jin frowned and was full of displeasure when he was laughing, he stopped, but said leisurely: "Father-in-law Liu is embarrassed about this matter? ”

"There is nothing embarrassing about our family, but Liu Yu and Cao Yuan also voted for our family in their early years, even if our family is interested in you, you can't completely ignore them."

Seeing Liu Jin's calm face, Zhang Cai said with a smile: "Father-in-law doesn't have to be embarrassed, the position of the secretary of the ministry will be given to Liu Yu, and the position of the secretary of the military department will be given to Cao Yuan, and I will continue to be my squire." Without waiting for Liu Jin to speak, he said with a smile, "It's just that Liu Yu is only asking for the position of Shangshu, the authority of this ministry, but he doesn't want to take a star and a half from me." He has been a foreign official for many years, and he was in the military department before, so he doesn't know anything about the selection. ”

Liu Jin didn't want Zhang Cai to give such a generous but sharp answer, and after being stunned for a moment, he felt that real talents should have such arrogance, and he looked up to Zhang Cai a little more for a while, and almost nodded again and again without thinking about it: "Okay, okay, it's up to you!" What Liu Yu is asking for is just the position of the secretary of the ministry, and it is already your generosity if you are willing to let it out, and he really shouldn't ask for anything else! ”

After Zhang Cai got out of Liu's mansion and got into the car in high spirits, as soon as he sat down, he let out a soft snort in his nose.

Now Liu Jin relies on the most, and the three with the highest official positions, are none other than Jiao Fang, Liu Yu, and Cao Yuan, these three people. If you want Liu Jin to cut off her wings and arms, you have to prepare peaches with enough attraction! In ancient times, there were two peaches that killed three soldiers, but fortunately, Xu Xun and Lin Han were able to trust him so much, and they dug a good pit in a flash. As long as Liu Yu knows that he can't compete for him in the ministry, if he has that leisure, it is better to go to the cabinet and fight with Jiao Fang! As for Cao Yuan...... Yang Yiqing estimated that he was coming back soon!

PS: Zhang Cai in history also easily knocked out Jiao Fang + Liu Yu with an advanced identity, amazing! And even if the Ming Shi eunuch is biography, he can only catch the pigtails of his private life, and I went to check his house records, and there is really nothing. I have to say that compared to Jiao Fang and others, his fate is the most miserable! . ）