Wen Tiren's mansion was even more inconspicuous, if the porter hadn't asked him to wait at the door for a while and go in to report by himself, Su Tiancheng would really think that he had gone to the wrong place.

Seeing Zhou Yanru, Su Tiancheng already felt a little surprised, and at this moment he was even more incredible.

This is an ordinary courtyard house, the mansion is definitely not big, the mansion gate is not so majestic, there is no luxury style shown in the middle of movies and television, to put it mildly, Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren's mansion is far inferior to the Su Mansion in Pingyang Mansion, which at least shows that the two still pay attention to their external image.

Entering the mansion, the person who led the way did not speak, and walked silently in front, Su Tiancheng followed behind, and also passed through the small courtyard of the two entrances, and the person who led the way finally spoke.

"Master is in the study, Mr. Su, please wait."

When he entered the study, Wen Tiren was actually standing at the door of the study.

Wen Tiren was born in 1573, which should be 59 years old, and he is 60 years old.

Su Tiancheng paid a little attention, Wen Tiren's hair was more than half white, and the few strands of sparse beard were also white, his figure was a little thin, and although he had a smile on his face, he was already old.

He had some ideas, and he didn't know that Zhu Youzhen arranged it this way, Wen Tiren was already sixty years old, Zhou Yanru was only thirty-eight years old, and let a middle-aged person lead the elderly, most of them were a little unbalanced in their hearts.

"Student Su Tiancheng, meet the teacher."

"No courtesy, no courtesy, the old man was tasting Kun Yuan's poems just now, it's really good, it's really good."

From Wen Tiren's age, he already has an unusually rich experience in politics, I don't know how many winds and waves Lu Dao has experienced, facing the examination Huiyuan who is less than twenty years old, to deal with it calmly, it is easy to deal with it, and it actually starts from poetry, which makes Su Tiancheng have a different feeling again.

In my previous life, I had contact with many senior leaders, most of whom had an attitude of being high and guiding the younger generations, and they spoke superficially, as if they wanted to reflect the charm of the official language, so that their subordinates could fully understand.

It can be seen that Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren, the two top leaders of the imperial court, have no such feelings.

"The students are grateful for the encouragement and praise from their teachers."

"Well, young man, yes, the old man is really envious, this age is not forgiving."

It seems to be a self-emotion, and it seems to be a sincere feeling.

"Kun Yuan, you are the township test Xie Yuan, you will test the Huiyuan, you are going to participate in the palace test, but you must behave well, the emperor is thirsty for talent, and he must be very concerned about you."

"Students must do their best."

"Well, inside the imperial court, there are a lot of things, you also have to be familiar with it, it is an eventful autumn, a lot of sharpening, there are a lot of benefits, the old man has paid attention to your experience, familiar with Nongsang, led the nursing home, exterminated the three hundred Liukou, the performance is very outstanding, such a handsome, it is indeed rare, or I still have to wake up myself."

"The students are grateful for their teachings."

As a sixty-year-old man, it is normal to say such a thing, but it is also very not simple, and such a teaching has a sincere meaning.

Su Tiancheng quickly thought that the struggle between Wen Tiren and Zhou Yanru would soon enter a white-hot stage, which was really unseemly.

"Kun Yuan, don't always stand and talk, sit down, the old man has rare leisure, let's have a good chat today."

Seeing Su Tiancheng sit down, Wen Tiren's face showed a smile again.

"Several of Kun Yuan's mentors are the pillars of the imperial court, when Lord Weng was in Pingyang Mansion, he fought against the Liukou, made outstanding achievements, won the emperor's commendation, entered the Imperial Procuratorate, and had important duties, Lord Xu was loyal and upright, and he was righteous and upright, and he also won the trust of the emperor. The old man thought that if he had the opportunity, Kun Yuan would learn from a few adults. ”

Su Tiancheng nodded.

According to historical records, Zhu Youzhen's killing of Yuan Chonghuan has a lot to do with Wen Tiren, Xu Eryi defended Mao Wenlong, to a certain extent, he also impeached Yuan Chonghuan, which is consistent with Wen Tiren's political views, although Xu Eryi's status in the court is only average, but as an ally, Wen Tiren will definitely take care of it.

"Kun Yuan, you are still young, in the court, there are always a lot of things, the old man thinks that after the palace examination, you will definitely enter the Hanlin, use this time, have a lot of taste, as a court official, many aspects, you need self-restraint, especially in terms of integrity, you were born in the family of a merchant, the conditions are very good, there will not be much of a problem."

"Presumably you have gone to Lord Zhou, and you have received a lot of teachings, the old man is a little talkative, the old man has regarded you as a colleague of the court, a hero since ancient times."

Su Tiancheng didn't speak all the time.

It seems that Wen Tiren and Zhou Yanru's attitudes are somewhat different.

Wen Tiren is much older, and when he speaks, it is like a trickle, slowly integrating his own thoughts into it, so that you can slowly experience it, which is in line with his age and experience. As for Zhou Yanru, there are a lot of direct ones, probably because his career is smooth, and before the age of forty, he became the first assistant of the cabinet.

Judging from the comparison of the personalities of the two, Wen Tiren has the obvious upper hand.

Half an hour later, Su Tiancheng got up and said goodbye.

Wen Tiren did not stand up to send him off.

Back at the inn, Su Tiancheng closed the door to thank the guests, and he needed to adjust his thinking.

Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren both showed their attitudes, when facing Zhou Yanru, he answered directly, showing his own choice, and when facing Wen Tiren, he was mostly silent, and he also showed his attitude.

Historical evaluation, there are always some situations that do not conform to reality, no matter which historian's evaluation, they all think that Zhu Youzhen is very diligent, among the emperors of all dynasties, is the hardest, sleeps at night, eats badly, is not close to women, and mediocrity is not reliable, but when evaluating Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren, they said that they were traitors, disrupted the government, and sent the Ming Dynasty into the abyss.

There are contradictions in this, the fourteen cabinet chiefs and assistants during the Chongzhen period, Zhou Yanru reigned for three years, Chongzhen reigned for three years from September to Chongzhen for six years, Wen Tiren reigned for five years, Chongzhen six years from June to Chongzhen ten years in June, the two presided over the government for eight years, could it be said that Zhu Youzhen did not distinguish between black and white, so let them do nonsense.

On the one hand, it is said that Zhu Youzhen is diligent, and on the other hand, Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren are traitors, doesn't this mean that Zhu Youzhen is mentally retarded.

Unless Zhu Youzhen doesn't ask about anything, and doesn't care, there may be such a situation.

Judging from their own contact, Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren are by no means mediocre and incompetent, of course, just based on this contact, it is too exaggerated to say that they understand the two.

Su Tiancheng is a person who has crossed over, and his understanding must be different.

If you think that if you do things honestly, you will be able to get ahead and show brilliance, then you will have your own daydreams, and you will be an old scalper for a lifetime, and even the opportunity to be an old scalper may be lost.

Politics is something that needs to be manipulated by people, and the implementation of any policy requires the adoption of certain means, even unconventional means.

Regarding the game between Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren, Su Tiancheng has different views.

The party struggle really exists, and two factions have been formed between Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren, but no matter what they do, they have a premise, that is, they cannot challenge the imperial power, and the emperor especially trusts and appreciates the people, and the two dare not suppress them, otherwise they will not be able to keep their positions.

Since he politely rejected the olive branch thrown by the first and second assistants of the cabinet, then he must rely on the emperor tightly, and only under such circumstances can he fully exert it.

Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren are both very old and spicy, and it is very unrealistic to think about balancing between the two.

The political wall-riding faction will never come out, and they can only exist as vassals.

Don't underestimate the wisdom of the ancients.

Luo Chang entered the room.

"General Luo, you go back to Pingyang Mansion City first, inform Xiong Gongzi, General Sun, General Liu, and many brothers, get ready, they will leave Pingyang Mansion in a short time."

"What do you mean by Childe, are the brothers coming to the capital?"

"No, I won't come to the capital."

Luo Chang's face was full of shock, and he vaguely understood what Su Tiancheng meant.

"Childe, you will try to be the first one, the palace test must be the first one, entering the Hanlin Academy is very noble, do you want to let it out, the brothers are not a big problem, it's a big deal to go back to Mount Emei, continue to wait for a while, Childe must not delay his own future, otherwise the brothers will not go."

"Needless to say, I have made up my mind, my brothers follow me, I must make a difference, my family is still in Mount Emei, this is definitely not a way."

Luo Chang stood and did not move.

"General Luo, don't think about it so much, this is a choice I made after careful consideration, no matter what the outcome is, I will definitely do my best, if it is released, the time must be very tight, and it is also necessary to let the brothers prepare."

Luo Chang's body trembled slightly, and he knelt on one knee.

"The kindness of the son, the subordinates have all remembered, the brothers must do their best to serve the son, the subordinates will set off immediately, and return to the capital in half a month."

"General Luo, hurry up."

After Luo Chang set off, Su Tiancheng instructed Su Jun, Su Ertong and Wang Dazhi that no matter who came to visit, they would close their doors and thank the guests, and carefully review their homework, and the palace examination would be held soon.

Deep in his heart, Su Tiancheng thought more, the Zhu Youzhen in the Forbidden City must be very concerned about his every move, at this time, the more low-key, the more beneficial.