272 Exams are approaching
As a liar, as a clever liar. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 After getting the materials, Wei Shui quickly made a nine-song mandarin duck pot.
This kind of pot, a long time ago, he used it to let Chen Deng settle Sun Sui. And now, it has become the same so-called 'strange tricks' given to Yin Wangrong of Shuntian Mansion.
"Something sent?" Seeing Mo Da return empty-handed, Wei Shui asked with a smile.
"Yes, Second Master." Mo Da replied, "The things have already been delivered, and Lord Wang likes the mandarin duck pot you sent very much." Pouring wine at one end and tea at the other end is really exquisite. ”
"Hehe, a good thing is a good thing, but no one knows, I used it to harm people!" When Wei Shui said this, he saw that Mo Da wanted to refute it. Of course, he knew what Mo Da wanted to say, so he raised his hand to stop him and said, "The so-called conspiracy is a conspiracy in the shadows; The so-called conspiracy is a conspiracy that is clear. Listen, there is no good or bad between conspiracy and conspiracy itself, for the real big shots, conspiracy and conspiracy are just means. It is not possible to do whatever it takes to achieve the end, and the end must override the means at any time. If the means defeat the end, the means are manipulating you, not the means. Got it? ”
Mo Da nodded and said, "Second Master, what you mean by this should be the 'starting point' you told those scholars, right?" To do something, you must first have a good starting point, and then choose the means. ”
"Yes." Wei Shui nodded, and then asked, "How are those scholars doing?" ”
Mo Da knew that Wei Shui would ask, so when he came back, he specially asked about the latest situation. At this time, he had already made up his mind and replied: "Second master, there are more and more candidates who have come to the capital to take the exam during this time, and that group of scholars, led by Liu Rui, is approaching those scholars. It seems that many people think that they are also coming to Beijing to take the exam, so they have included them in their circle. There are people from us who have opened the door and helped from the side, and before the exam, it is unlikely that the flaws will be exposed and their identities will be exposed. Moreover, it stands to reason that this year's exam questions have already begun to be drawn up by special personnel, but there is no sign of it. ”
"Well, it's not strange." Wei Shui nodded and said, "Just tell them to continue to do things, whether it's exam questions or joint words, they will always be given to them." This year is different from the past, and the cabinet knows that His Majesty also intends to interfere in this year's examination, so it will definitely not be so stupid to leak out the questions early. Most likely, some joint words are missing. In this way, you can not only not be caught before the exam, but also ensure that the candidates you arrange will be able to win after the exam. Open up the joint...... Well, it looks like it's going to be a joint. Moda. ”
Wei Shui said and shouted.
Mo Da hurriedly agreed: "Yes, second master, you command." ”
"When it comes to the word joint, those scholars can't do it for the time being, so we have to help them. In this way, you send your people to approach these candidates, once you know who has such a joint word in their hands. Whatever method you use, you'll have to ask me. However, remember, don't reveal your identity until you have to. If you have to reveal your identity, then ...... You also remember, make sure they keep their mouths shut for me, or...... Simply, let them never speak again! Do it clean! ”
"Yes, second master, my subordinates know." Mo Da awe-inspiring obeyed.
In recent times, Wei Shui has changed a lot. He Mo Da even felt that everything Wei Shui was doing now was for something hidden in Wei Shui's heart. It's just that I don't know what this thing is!
Of course, Wei Shui has his own calculations, if in the past, when he first came to this era, all he wanted was three meals a day, and he had no worries about food and clothing. But until now, his purpose has changed faster and faster to protect himself, not to get involved in court battles, and not to end up in the future.
There is really no way to make such a change.
Emperor Jiajing, it can be said that in terms of IQ, he can be ranked in the top three among so many emperors of the Ming Dynasty. And playing with power, you can even rank in the top two. The way of the emperor is the best way to be played by him.
Now, Emperor Jiajing is still young, less than twenty years old. His abilities didn't show up completely, and that's normal. Wei Shui can also help him in many places and help him achieve his goal step by step.
But it is precisely because of the existence of Wei Shui that the development of Emperor Jiajing is bound to be like being put into a catalyst, faster and faster, faster and faster. I believe that it won't be long before Emperor Jiajing may no longer need someone like Wei Shui around him to help him give advice.
Clever people! Smart people tend to be overconfident! And people who are too confident will inevitably not like to be surrounded by someone who may be smarter than themselves. It's like 'you can't let others snore on the side of the couch', that's the truth.
Wei Shui had to find a good way out for himself, otherwise, he was afraid that sooner or later he would be killed by Emperor Jiajing, who he had single-handedly supported. Be prepared for danger in times of peace, this is Wei Shui's habit all along, and it is also the guarantee that he can survive until now!
"Mo Da, how is the matter of the Qiantang Guild Hall?"
Speaking of which, Fang Zhisheng has been in Beijing for many days. Long before he arrived in Beijing, Mo Da had already helped him choose an address, just waiting for the arrival of him, the shopkeeper, to preside over the affairs here. And now, just like Wei Shui's previous design, Fang Zhisheng quickly put himself into the state on the second day after he came here. It can be seen that the experience in Shaoxing is still a very valuable experience for this small merchant and hawker. With such experience, Wei Shui has such a capable assistant now!
"Back to the second master's words." Mo University replied, "The Qiantang Hall presided over by Shopkeeper Fang is now doing well, and there are many candidates from Zhejiang who have basically lived in the Qiantang Hall for this examination. As long as there is a certificate that the candidate is from Zhejiang, he can stay for free, provide free meals, and have very good service. Moreover, the shopkeeper also promised that if someone can get into the jinshi, according to the ranking of the first, second, and third grades, as well as the different rankings, they will get different rewards. In addition, if after the scientific examination, the expatriate is an official and there is no scholar to follow, our Qiantang Guild Hall will also provide a scholar for him free of charge......"
"Offering free books?" Wei Shui couldn't help but laugh when he heard this, "It's really a shame that he can figure it out!" ”