Chapter 388: Finalizing the Candidates

After Zhu Xianxin and Gu Hengbo returned from the palace, all problems were solved.

Su Tiancheng fulfilled his promise, and within a few days of returning to the capital, Gu Hengbo met the emperor and the queen's mother, such news can spread soon, Gu Hengbo is not very old, girls always have some vanity, and secretly think that this news will spread to the south and to the Qinhuai River, what will many sisters think and think.

After coming to the capital, Gu Hengbo, who had always been a little depressed, finally showed a happy smile.

The days at home are comfortable, Su Tiancheng doesn't want anything, he just makes his son happy every day, but unfortunately the little guy is too young, and he is not very interested in Su Tiancheng, as long as Su Tiancheng is holding it, it must be earth-shattering, as if he is going to be beaten, but when Zhu Xianxin is holding it, it is very quiet. Su Tiancheng was very annoyed, but there was no way, he couldn't be angry with his son.

Su Tiancheng's doting on children surprised Zhu Xianxin and others, in their opinion, big men should care about big things, and they are very serious about children, girls are okay to say, and boys must be very strict.

Chunping's delivery period is also approaching, and there is a happy smile on his face every day.

Fortunately, Wang Furong and Liu Ru did not get pregnant in advance, as Su Tiancheng's identity, they married Zhu Xianxin, if the first child was not born by the heir, this is a very shameful thing, and it is not until now that Su Tiancheng understands the meaning of this.

Whether it is a scholar or a wealthy gentry, the requirements for their children are very strict, and they accept Confucian education, and their conduct is the first, regardless of whether their children are really noble or not, but in some face-saving things. It is not possible to drop the price.

For example, in this marriage event, the status of the original wife is unshakable, and the first child must also be born to the original wife, which shows that men pay attention to etiquette and abide by moral norms.

Su Tiancheng, who is clear about these rules. Some scoffed, this kind of etiquette, quite a bit of a bitch to set up a memorial arch, self-deception, a man can have three wives and four concubines, which explains everything.

Of course, living in this era, there are some rules that still have to be followed, and Zhu Xianxin's identity is different. If Chunping and the others gave birth to a child first, it would not only be Su Tianben who would be disgraced, but the royal face would be damaged.

A month has passed, easy days, always pass quickly, Su Tiancheng is about to leave the capital and return to Henan Mansion, this time. Those who followed him to Henan Mansion were Wang Furong, Liu Rushi and Gu Hengbo. Of course, there are also Liu Zhongji and Deng Hui, Liu Zhongji was appointed as the magistrate of Lingbao County, and Deng Hui was appointed as the magistrate of Mengjin County.

Su Tiancheng's team in Henan Mansion has basically formed.

Although Zhu Xianxin wanted to go to Henan Mansion, she couldn't leave the capital. The meaning of this is very clear, unless Su Tiancheng no longer serves as the commander of the Jiangning battalion.

Everything is ready, the child who is about to be born in Chunping's belly, the name has been chosen, if it is a boy. Take the name Su Mingtao, if it is a girl, name Su Mingyue.

In this month in the capital, the cost is also a lot, the two hundred soldiers of the Jiangning camp are all living in the inn, everything is their own silver, leaving a day early, can also save a lot of silver, these silver, are Su Tiancheng himself out, this is also the rule he set, if it is official business, all the expenses are Jiangning camp is responsible, personal affairs, their own money, no matter who it is, can not be an exception.

Wang Dazhi reported that when Zhang Pu came to visit, Su Tiancheng didn't react for a while, Zhang Pu should be in Nanjing or Jiangning County, when did he come to the capital.

When Wang Dazhi went to invite Zhang Pu to the wing, Su Tiancheng's heart moved, he has been considering the candidate of Henan Mansion Tongzhi, it should be said that Zhang Pu's ability is good, after so many setbacks, he may understand the true meaning of life and be competent, besides, he wants the court to recommend Zhang Pu, and he can also get the praise of everyone in public opinion, at least some adults in the court can't imagine that they will do this, you must know that Zhang Pu has always been against himself.

When he came to the wing, Zhang Pu was already waiting.

Seeing Su Tiancheng come in, Zhang Pu hurriedly stood up and saluted.

"Brother Zhang doesn't have to be polite, this is at home, not so much exquisite, although it is more casual."

Seeing that Zhang Pu was a little nervous, Su Tiancheng smiled and spoke.

This scene is quite ironic, the idea of the official position is deeply rooted in the hearts of the readers, Su Tiancheng is the prefect of the fourth grade, and Zhang Pu was dismissed from the title of Jishi of the Hanlin Academy.

Thinking that when the two first met, Zhang Pu's momentum, Su Tiancheng had a lot of emotion.

At that time, Zhang Pu had a bit of a taste of no one in his eyes, he thought he was the leader of the scholars, and he could guide the country with every move, looking at the current Zhang Pu, he became introverted and low-key, and the smell of conceit disappeared.

Compared with the before and after, it is like two people.

This change is too big, of course, such a change is also the change that Su Tiancheng is looking forward to.

Zhang Pu is learned, as long as he can have the right attitude, can clearly realize his own weight, is able to do big things, Zhang Pu joined the Zhongxing Society, the change is very fast, especially in terms of understanding, and the previous is very different, Sun Chengzong once in the letter, specifically mentioned Zhang Pu, said that Zhang Pu spent three months, reflecting on some of the past understanding, after reflection, began to resolutely support the theory put forward by the Zhongxing Society, and according to their own knowledge, put forward some theoretical arguments, After returning to Nanjing for such a long time, most of the time, Zhang Pu was wandering around Fuzhou County, often appearing in the fields, teahouses and restaurants, and like most of the Zhongxing Society, he was directly rooted among the people.

Zhang Pu had such a change, which made Su Tiancheng firm in his thoughts.

"My lord, I have been reflecting for a long time, and now I have found out that I used to be just a frog at the bottom of the well, I don't know the situation outside, I made a car behind closed doors, and I was complacent, this time I learned that the adult returned to the capital to rest, and I rushed over from Jiangning County, thinking about meeting the adult, and sincerely apologized to the adult for the previous arrogance."

Zhang Pu stood up, looking ready to make a big salute.

Su Tiancheng's eyes were quick, and he stood up and grabbed Zhang Pu's arm.

"Brother Zhang, don't say that, no one dares to say that they have mastered the truth of this world, they have all understood, there is always a process of exploration, I also comprehended step by step, I never dare to say that what I said is correct, Brother Zhang has been in the process of exploration for so long, and has gained a lot of insight, I want to congratulate him."

"Don't dare, don't dare, you have to learn from adults in the future."

"Hehe, Brother Zhang, I once had an analogy, this knowledge is like a circle, the bigger the knowledge, the bigger the circle, the more the truth of the Tao is known, but the outside space is also larger, which means that there are more things that do not know the Tao, on the contrary, the less personal knowledge, the more complacent, the more satisfied, just like the frog at the bottom of the well you said, there must be a taste of arrogance in the night, I congratulate Brother Zhang is sincere, the more you know the Tao, the more introverted, the more low-key."

Zhang Pu listened to Su Tiancheng's analogy blankly, watching Su Tiancheng draw two circles on the table with tea, one big and one small, looking at the two circles, he suddenly understood Su Tiancheng's words, the bigger the circle, the larger the external space it touches, doesn't this mean that the more people who know the way, the more people who don't know the way, no wonder people who are full of economy are low-key.

After introspection, Zhang Pu took the lead again.

"Every time I come into contact with adults, I have the feeling of enlightenment, and I have benefited a lot, and if I can learn from adults, I will definitely be able to understand more truths."

A smile appeared on Su Tiancheng's face.

"Brother Zhang, this knowledge is endless, you need to learn all the time, however, my understanding, learning to apply is the most important, some Confucianists who are full of wealth, live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, or concentrate on learning, this is their own choice, can not be said to be wrong, but I don't approve of such an approach, if it is a peaceful and prosperous world, scholars can work hard to study knowledge, when the country is in danger, the husband is still responsible, let alone scholars."

Zhang Pu's face turned a little red, obviously embarrassed.

"My lord, I was also doing things in the court before, but at that time, I was really a little complacent, I didn't know how to be low-key, I didn't know how to converge, now I think about it, I am really ashamed, but fortunately, I met my lord, so I really understood the truth that there are mountains outside the mountains and people on people."

"Brother Zhang, Wang Wei's poem, I am very respectful, when you go to the poor place of water, sit and watch the clouds rise, this poem, the meaning is endless, you can really understand the meaning of this poem, can be reflected in the realm, it can be regarded as a real understanding of the law of natural change, sometimes, let go is the real understanding."

Zhang Pu didn't speak for a long time, if Su Tiancheng helped him intercede in front of the emperor, this reflects Su Tiancheng's mind, and today's words reflect Su Tiancheng's boundless knowledge, mature and wise understanding of time, Su Tiancheng is much younger than himself, and he can have such knowledge and understanding, which can be compared with the saints of ancient times.

This time, Zhang Pu was completely convinced.

"Brother Zhang, you always explore knowledge, but it's still not good, I have an idea, Henan Mansion is vacant, I don't know if Brother Zhang is interested in going to Henan Mansion."

Zhang Pu's body trembled, thinking that he had misheard.

"My lord, I'm afraid I won't be able to do it."

"It's not good to be too modest, either conceited, or inferior, your knowledge is completely competent, if you are interested in going to Henan Mansion, don't leave the capital, I will immediately write a letter to the imperial court, recommend you to Henan Mansion." (To be continued......)