"That's very good." Zeng Jian was relieved, laughed and got up and sat down, "Nephew Xie Xian, with your help, one day we will definitely be able to reverse the trend of the government and the opposition, and return the craftsmen such as us to a bright and prosperous world, and reproduce the beautiful scene of a hundred schools of thought in ancient times." Okay, good, the township test is coming, even if the virtuous nephew is talented, he shouldn't be distracted anymore, and he should study hard in the cold window. ”

Xie Hong was very dizzy, is this Zeng Shangshu too old and a little confused, and he was still saying that he couldn't reach the peak because he was distracted, how could he let himself take care of both sides? Besides, where is his talent, let alone the township test or the test, even if the child is a child, it can't be done.

"Alas, in fact, the old man doesn't want you to be distracted, but if you want to make a difference in the court, this fame is indispensable." Zeng Jian also felt that his words were a little contradictory, and added: "But you don't have to worry about the virtuous nephew, the old man is also a dignified scholar, and the officials of Xuanfu Town still want to sell the old man's face, you just have to rest assured that you can take the exam." ”

Xie Hong is even more dizzy, he obviously can't even look at classical Chinese, is it good or not, no matter how big your old man's face is, he can't even hand over a blank roll and be able to win, right? I can't let him talk about it anymore, or my brother's plan is more realistic, and the success rate is higher.

"Uncle Zeng, the little nephew doesn't know whether to say something or not."

"The virtuous nephew has something to say, as long as the old man does his best, he will definitely not disappoint you."

Zeng Jian agreed very happily, and Xie Hong was also very emotional, "It seems that no matter ancient or modern, this technical maniac doesn't seem to have a high emotional intelligence, and the old man doesn't ask what the matter is, so he agreed, and he really trusts me." ”

In fact, what he thought was not entirely right, Zeng Jian has been in the official career for decades, and he is still very old, and he can analyze Xie Hong's thoughts from the things relayed by others, which can be seen from this. The reason why he is so kind to Xie Hong is not only because he appreciates Xie Hong's craftsmanship and mind, but also because he greatly appreciates Xie Hong's style of acting.

In the court fight, the benevolence of a woman is completely unacceptable, but if it is not from a family, ordinary scholars may not be able to figure out this truth. In addition, the surname alone is not enough, but also has the means, such as a craftsman like Dong Ping, the craftsmanship is there, but if he is allowed to fight with others, it is purely self-inflicted.

Of course, Xie Hong is different, he comes from later generations, and his behavior is quite out of place in this era. And Zeng Jian knew that if he wanted to realize his ideals, ordinary people would definitely not be able to do it, even if it was himself, he would not be able to do it all over again. After all, that ideal is too difficult, and it is almost against the entire upper echelons of the Ming Dynasty, and ordinary people may not dare to think about it.

So when he got to know Xie Hong, his heart suddenly brightened, and he immediately realized that he had found the best candidate. That's what I said before, and now it's almost wholeheartedly trusted.

"Uncle Zeng, the little nephew takes the liberty of asking, can the little nephew take your place in ten years?" Xie Hong's question was actually a bit rude, but Zeng Jian was not angry, but thought about it, and then replied in a deep voice: "According to common sense, no." ”

"What if it's twenty years?" Xie Hong asked again.

"I'm afraid it's also difficult." How can the court be so easy to mix, how many people are ranking qualifications, fighting for connections, and scheming, Zeng Jian knows that Xie Hong is only sixteen years old this year, and he will only be thirty-six in twenty years, and the Ming Dynasty has been established for more than a hundred years, and there is really no such a young Shangshu.

"Let's say thirty years." Xie Hong nodded and said, "Thirty years later, even if he has the care of his uncle, if the little nephew wants to completely control the Ministry of Industry, I'm afraid it will take a few years, right?" At that time, the situation of Daming was only afraid that it was even more unbearable than it is now, even if the little nephew had the same prestige as his uncle, could he have a place in the center? ”

Originally, the idea in Xie Hong's heart couldn't be said, but Zeng Jian's idea was even more bizarre, so Xie Hong wanted to let the other party become a help in his plan. However, it was not easy to convince Zeng Jian to agree to his plan, although the other party had lived in the Ming Dynasty for 70 years, and the reverence for imperial power was already deep in the bone marrow.

Fortunately, Zeng Shangshu's consciousness is relatively advanced, and he has such ideals, so Xie Hong plans to give it a try. If it's just him, how can he pass the information to the capital and then get feedback? Therefore, he had to first deny Zeng Jian's plan, and then throw out his own plan, and the way to deny it was very simple, as long as he listed the difficulties one by one.

After entering that system, I still want to jump out or change the system, which is not ordinary, and Zeng Jian has also experienced it over the years. Therefore, after Xie Hong finished speaking, he frowned deeply, pondered for a long time, and finally sighed, shook his head slowly, and said: "What the virtuous nephew said is right, it is the old man who thinks simply, although the virtuous nephew is far more talented than the old man, I am afraid that this road will not work......"

"Actually, what Uncle Zeng wants is the same as his little nephew......" Xie Hong said sorry in his heart, and then put a layer of gold on his face. It's just that the little nephew has other ideas about the specific approach. ”

"Oh?" Zeng Jian was really interested, swept away the decadent anger, and straightened up.

"What does Uncle Zeng think about today?" Xie Hong threw down the bait, but forgot that he asked like this, how could ordinary people dare to answer.

"Since the new emperor ascended the throne, the old man has never seen ......" Fortunately, the other party is not an ordinary person, Zeng Jian muttered: "However, when Emperor Xiaozong was here, the old man tasted it, and Emperor Xiaozong often took Jinshang Weifu out of the palace and enjoyed with the people......"

"Master, I heard that the same is true today, and several scholars in the DPRK and China have written several times to advise them on this matter." Zeng Lu seems to be more well-informed.

"Could it be ......" Zeng Jian's eyes lit up, and he looked up at Xie Hong fiercely.

"Not bad." Xie Hong shook his head and said categorically: "If there is a person in the Ming Dynasty who can realize Uncle Zeng's ideals, then this person can only be the emperor!" ”

"Is it ...... virtuous nephew?"

"Not bad." Xie Hong replied cheekily: "What the little nephew has been doing all this time is to be able to see the sky. Today's age is similar to that of the little nephew, if there is a little nephew to persuade him, he will definitely realize that our ideal is beneficial to the Ming Dynasty, if the emperor comes to lead these things, then there is a lot to do? ”

"It's just ......" Zeng Jian thought for a while, shook his head to express helplessness, and said: "Although the old man is a second-class official, he wants to let the virtuous nephew see the sky, but he can't catch it, and Liu Jin's eunuch may also make a hindrance from it, alas, ......"

"Uncle doesn't need to worry, what the little nephew has been doing all this is for this purpose." Finally said it in a bright light, Xie Hong was happy for a while, and it was so uncomfortable to hold back the secret and not say it. "Offering treasures twice, and opening a teahouse this time, in fact, the little nephew is for the same ideal as his uncle."

Xie Hong felt that his face was really thick, and he didn't talk nonsense about the purpose, but the ideal was just now. However, he is also very calm, no matter what the process is, as long as he can achieve his ideal in the end, then it will be fine, as for the little deception during this period, ahem, Uncle Zeng does not care.

"I'll just say it," Dong Ping said suddenly: "With Brother Xie's great talent, how could he bend down to open this teahouse, and come to Xuanfu from all the way from his hometown, it is for such an ideal and purpose, which really makes the foolish brother awe-inspired." ”

He listened to it for a long time next to him, and felt that the ideal of the old and the young was really amazing, and he was also impressed in his heart, and when he heard Xie Hong say this, he couldn't help but sigh in amazement. Thinking about it, he asked again: "Why don't Brother Xie go directly to the capital, wouldn't it be more convenient?" This Xuanfu is four hundred miles away from the capital, and the transmission of information is not very convenient. ”

"Hehe, the virtuous nephew must be trying to avoid that eunuch." Zeng Jian smiled, answered for Xie Hong, and said: "The old man was afraid that the rumors were wrong, so he came here to meet with the virtuous nephew, but he didn't want the rumors to be true, but he underestimated the virtuous nephew a little." The age is weak, but the thinking is so far-reaching, I am afraid that only Gu Zhiganluo can be compared with the virtuous nephew. ”

Rao is Xie Hong felt that his face was already very thick, and when he was praised by the two of them like this, he was also handsome. He was originally just taking one step at a time, although the purpose of attracting Zhengde's attention has not changed, but his thoughts have changed many times, and he doesn't know if it's an illusion, he always feels that Zeng Jian's smile has some deep meaning, but when he looks closely, there is nothing unusual.

didn't wait for him to think about it, but listened to Zeng Jian continue: "Xie Xian's nephew wants to use this to attract His Majesty's attention, and then ask His Majesty to recruit you into Beijing...... It's also a way, you might as well tell the old man in detail, maybe the old man can help some. ”

Xie Hong was overjoyed, and forgot those doubts in a blink of an eye, he spent so much time on his lips and tongues, but that's all. As for whether Zhengde came to Xuanfu or went to the capital by himself, the difference should not be very big.

"The emperor likes to play in the folk and likes music, but this teahouse of the little nephew is exactly what he likes...... The music has a new musical instrument made by the little nephew - the piano, and there is fun and storytelling, as long as the news is transmitted to the palace and the emperor knows, the emperor must be greatly moved. He explained in detail, and then looked at Zeng Jian with some nervousness.

Zeng Jian thought for a while, looked up at Zeng Lu, Zeng Lu understood, and said: "What Gongzi Xie said is right, the emperor really likes music, and often composes music for self-entertainment, and it is said that the composed music is quite attainmented, and Gongzi Xie's plan is indeed feasible." ”

Xie Hong was overjoyed in his heart, and heard Zeng Jian say: "How to avoid Liu Jin's eunuch?" In addition, Wang Yue, who is the celebrant supervisor, is also a tricky person. ”

"This is not a problem, there are eight eunuchs who are favored by the emperor's side, collectively known as the 'Eight Tigers', in addition, there is a well-known name named Qian Ning in the Jinyi Guard, and he is also quite trusted now. Although these people are consistent with the outside world, they are also a little dirty in private, among them, Gu Dayong and Qian Ning are all the way, and these two people don't study, and they don't get the sour smell of those scholars. ”

Listening to Zeng Lu's words, Xie Hong's eyes lit up, he only knew that there were eight tigers and Qian Ning in the past, but what was the relationship between these people, he didn't know, and said that it was the eight tigers, he only knew that Liu Jin and Gu Da used two names. At this time, I couldn't help but rejoice, fortunately, I met Zeng Jian, otherwise I would have to rely on myself, and I don't know when I will be able to figure out these things.

Zeng Lu turned to Xie Hong and continued: "I also have a relationship with Qian Ning, if the son needs it, he can still pass the news in, but what he wants to pass on, the son has to decide." ”

Xie Hong already had a lot of ideas, but he couldn't implement them, hearing Zeng Lu say this, he was overjoyed, and said: "Why don't you rush to spread the news into the palace first, you might as well spread the news here in the capital first, and then send the storytelling book into the palace, Uncle Zeng, what do you think?" ”

"But by the orders of the child."

"Nephew Xie Xian, your plan is also thorough, but you are so sure, will the emperor like this comment and the piano?" Zeng Jian still had some doubts.

Xie Hong smiled slyly and said, "He'll like it, I'm sure." ”