I talked with Fang Congzhe and the others until the meal, and then I kept the meal.

In the afternoon, two edicts came out of the Yanwang Mansion. First, he was promoted from Zhe to Jixian Yuan and served as a senator; The line is divided into provinces, and the left and right divisions are all in charge. Second, 3,000 people were transferred to the palace guards and 1,000 households.

Jixianwon, similar to the Tsinghua Pavilion set up in Pyongyang earlier, is also a pavilion set up by Deng She to recruit scholars and talented people. It's just one level higher than the Tsinghua Pavilion. At the same time, the Qinghua Pavilion is under the direct jurisdiction of the province, while the Jixian Academy is not under the jurisdiction of the province, but is directly responsible to the Yanwang Mansion, that is, to Deng She himself. In terms of tenure, it is the same as the Tsinghua Pavilion, which is divided into two levels. The highest level is called "Bachelor"; The second level is called "Senate". Bachelors from the fourth grade, Senate is the fifth grade.

The scope of the Jixian Academy's jurisdiction includes literature, books, and drafting decrees; as well as the daily government affairs of staff officers, praise and painting important military aircraft, and so on. It can also be said that this was a shogunate of Dunshe. There are both secretarial elements and staff officers. It can be described as the "think tank" and "strategist group" of Yanwangfu.

With the expansion of the territory, there are more and more sages in the territory, and there are more and more talented people who come to defect, there are so many officials in the province who have a regular establishment, including the provinces, and there are so many positions in the court, and the number is limited, and it is impossible for everyone who comes to the same person to get the appointment of their talents and identities. They can use their wisdom at any time, which is not only reasonable, but also the best of both worlds.

If you talk about it in detail, it is like the Hanlin Academy of the previous dynasty. Since Tang Xianzong, as well as the Song Dynasty, the prime ministers were mostly selected from the Hanlin Academy. Everyone regards entering the Hanlin Academy as a noble choice. What is "Pure Wealth"? The status is high, but there are not too many miscellaneous things, and it is relatively leisurely. A dedicated pool of talent.

Fang Congzhe was originally the reception of the State Guest House, a small official who had just entered the stream of nine products, and was first promoted to the left and right divisions of the province because of his strategy against Zhuoyi, and was elected as the deputy envoy to western Zhejiang; Then, because of his meritorious service, less than two days after he returned, he was promoted to the Senate of Jixian Yuan. In less than a month, he rose to three levels in a row, and suddenly jumped to five grades.

Wupin, not a petty official.

You must know that Wu Henian, who was originally appointed as the left and right division of the province, although he has great power, compared to his rank, he is only "from the fifth grade". And Yan Zhixi, who has always been highly used by Deng She, was transferred from the Yidu prefect to the position of the left and right division of the province, and he only had the position of "from the sixth grade". As soon as Deng She's decree came out, Yidu went up and down, and people who were a little sensitive immediately knew that Haidong was about to produce a new upstart.

When 3,000 had to be appointed as the palace guards and thousands of households, naturally there was no need to talk more, although they were all thousands of households, look at Bi Qianniu's today, it is his tomorrow.

The two decrees were issued, and soon, Ji Zongzhou also knew about it. At that time, he was in the government office to handle government affairs. Although he didn't speak after knowing that Fang Congzhe was appointed as a senator of Jixian Academy, would he mumble a little in his heart because of the scene in the court in the morning? But no one can know about it.

I only knew that after the evening dispersed the hall, he returned to the mansion and locked himself in the study first, and stayed for half an hour. When the meal was good, the next person invited him to eat, but he didn't go, but said, "Call Da Lang." ”

Da Lang, the eldest son of Ji Zongzhou, is named Ji Chong. Just past the age of the weak crown, he was twenty-one and twelve. Although he is young, because of Ji Zongzhou's relationship, he has already served as a small official in the province when Mao Gui was the capital of rights and interests. After Wang Shicheng and Deng She's successive entry into Yidu, Ji Zongzhou was greatly entrapped, and Ji Chong's officials also rose higher, compared with the first, not only did not decrease, but improved more. It is now a metropolitan matter of the Yidu Provincial Mint. Significant fat difference.

It's just that Ji Chong is this person, in the end, he is young, and he relies on Ji Zongzhou's momentum, in recent years, how many wealthy families have been ruined, but his Ji family has risen to the top, in Shandong Province, it can be called hot, how many people are stammering, how many people are flattering? Because of this, he developed a swinger's temperament.

During the day, horses and cockfights, and at night they linger in the wind and moon. always drunk and looking up, looking at the blue sky with white eyes on the platform; Chang got in high spirits and rampaged through the streets. Do not take reading as the ambition, but only travel the mountains and rivers as a career. I have made friends with many heroes in the market and met countless pink butterflies. Those who kill pigs and dogs, if they have the slightest bit of spirit, they will definitely call them brothers. If there is a trace of appearance in Qinglou, if there is a trace of appearance, he will squeeze his head and become a guest of the curtain. Spending a lot of money, arrogant and arrogant.

In Yidu City, 100,000 people are called "Little Overlords". Up and down the province, within the 3,000 yamen, all regard him as the leader of the class. is a well-known little overlord, Ji Yanei.

At this time, Ji Zongzhou was called, but Ji Chong was also at home today, that is, he turned to Zhu Pavilion, crossed the courtyard, and came to the study. He waved his hand and said, "I heard from the little guy just now that my father has a call. It's time to eat, and the adults don't go to eat, but call me to come, I don't know why? So what's going on? ”

Ji Zongzhou took a look and saw that Ji Chong was dressed quite neatly, but the corners of his eyebrows and eyes, for some reason, there were a little dark bruises.

Knowing a son is better than a father. Ji Zongzhou definitely knows his son very well. At a glance, he knew that he must have caused some trouble outside, sank his face, and reprimanded sternly: "Twenty weak crowns." You're not a kid anymore. Lai's father's affection, the lord just promoted you to the capital of the Mint not long ago, and the grace is not ungenerous! You are not conscientious, and you are still fighting cocks and lackeys outside all day long! Look at what you look like, what kind of body you have become! Not only is it unsightly, but when you go out to show others, what will people say? Ironclad fingers. It's a big loss of face for my Ji family! ”

Ji Chong pursed his lips, and did not argue with Ji Zongzhou, but said: "Why did the adults call me?" As the saying goes, 'It is better to eat than to eat a thousand and eat thousands.' 'If you don't eat for a day, you will be hungry. Adults don't eat, but I'm still hungry. If there's anything going on, please tell me quickly. ”

Ji Zong was angry, his beard was shaking, he stretched out his hand, pointed at Ji Chong, and scolded: "Look at your virtue!" Is this the attitude that a son should have when he talks to his father? "I went back to the desk and touched it. There is iron Ruyi on the desk, and there is also a stone inkstone on the desk.

Ji Chong took two steps back, unhurried, and said, "If your lord is annoyed, there is dust hanging on the wall." I took off my pants, and let the adults hit me twice and let out my anger. Don't pick up the iron Ruyi and stone inkstone. The thing is too heavy, and it is not stubborn to hit the body. The Master said, 'If you take a small stick, you will take it, and if you go with a big stick.' 'If the lord is determined to go and get the iron ruyi and the stone inkstone, I will run away. ”

"You, you!" Ji Zongzhou glared angrily, and Ji Chong's face remained unchanged. After a long time, Ji Zongzhou was helpless, and there was really nothing he could do with his rogue son. I had to sigh and say, "The family is unfortunate, and there is a rebel!" Ji Chong sneered and replied: "'If you don't raise it, it's your father's fault.'" ’”

"That's it, that's it. The old man is not as knowledgeable as you little brute. Come near, I have something to say. ”

"It's okay to talk." People have no faith, and they don't know what they can do. 'Don't lie to me, sir. Coaxed me closer, and picked up a big stick and beat me. ”

A few days ago, there was a time, also because Ji Chong was making trouble outside, Ji Zongzhou beat him up fiercely and scolded him for not studying. Therefore, in recent times, whenever he sees Ji Zongzhou again, Ji Chong always "speaks into chapters", and almost every sentence will quote a sentence from the ancients, ancient books or proverbs. It seems that he wants to use this to show on the surface that he "has strictly followed his father's teachings and has begun to read often in his daily spare time", but in fact, it is-for-tat, which is nothing more than a hint to Ji Zongzhou that he is definitely not a person who does not read.

Ji Zongzhou endured his anger and said slowly: "Come here, I won't fool you." ”

Only then did Ji Chong step forward and ask, "What the hell is going on?" Please tell me. I'm listening. Ji Zongzhou only ignored his yin and yang weirdness, and said: "After dinner, you go and choose a few things, you don't need to be too valuable, as long as you seem human." Send it to Fang Congzhe. ”

"For no reason, what kind of gift do you give to the old party?"

"You don't know, Fang Congzhe was promoted to the Senate of Jixian Yuan by the lord."

"Lao Fang's promotion is really fast. Then again, you don't have to give him a gift because of that, right? If I hadn't known him and recommended him to adults; But it was not the adults who appreciated him, and recommended him to the lord. No matter how capable he is, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to rise several levels in a month, right? 'Thanksgiving Pictorial', this person's common sense. In my opinion, adults don't have to give him gifts at all; Wait at home, it's time for him to give us a gift. "Ji Chong knows a lot of people, and Fang Congzhe is what he recommended to Ji Zongzhou.

Ji Zongzhou said bitterly, but said: "There is another love among them, you don't know." Just do what I tell you to do. ”

"What's the difference? Please make it clear. 'No one must speak to anyone. 'If you don't explain it, why should I send this gift to the old man?' It's not clear, it's confusing! ”

Ji Zongzhou had to tell Ji Chong about the scene that happened in the court in the morning. After finishing speaking, he sighed again and said: "I think that when my father and I served in the former Mao Pingzhang and Shicheng Mansion, it was really smooth sailing!" I don't dare to say that I want to be windy, but at least I have never had a bumpy road. Why did you change your position under the lord and become thorny step by step? If you're not careful, you'll make mistakes! ”

He glanced at Ji Chong and said earnestly: "Chong'er, you are the hope of our Ji family and the eldest son of my father." In the future, learn better! I don't expect you to give birth to our Ji family now, but at the very least, you must also learn to understand the difficulties of the old father and the suffering of the old man! This provincial ruler is not so easy to do! Especially in troubled times, it is not easy! Chong'er, these words of the old man are all heartfelt words. How could I harm you? You want....... ”

Before he finished speaking, Ji Chong intercepted and said: "My lord, I have a little knowledge, I don't know if to say it or not?" Ji Zongzhou was stunned, didn't know what he meant, and said, "Let's talk about it." ”

"You said that when you were in the former Mao Pingzhang and Shicheng Mansion, it was smooth sailing; It is said that when the lord is under the hands of today, he is thorny step by step. Do you wonder why this is? My lord, please go out and walk around the market, not to mention what the officials of the province and the province think of you, even the people, four or five out of ten are saying that you are 'Feng Dao at this time'.

"Former Mao Pingzhang and Shicheng, one is to Yidu is sparse, and the other is unambitious, so one has to borrow you, and the other has to reuse you, of course you can be smooth sailing. And today, the lord of Haidong, but unlike the former Mao Pingzhang and Shicheng, Haidong is full of talents, and now he has taken away Chahan, and he is gradually gaining a firm foothold in Yidu, and more importantly, His Royal Highness King Yan is also a lord with majestic plans. You say, with your reputation as 'the Feng Dao of the present time', how can you not step by step? Then Lao Fang, why didn't he serve as Meng Yuan's official? Isn't Ren Shicheng's official? Just took up the official position of the lord? 'An enterprising minister, a master who does nothing. That's what the old man said. The Lord is a man of promise, but what about you? Are you an 'enterprising man'? How can you not step by step! ”

Don't look at Ji Surfing Swinger, it's still good to see and see. What he said was reasonable, but Ji Zongzhou was furious when he heard it! was whitened by Ji Chong's face, stood up suddenly, stood up unsteadily, almost fell, picked up Tie Ruyi on the case, and hit Ji Chong's body, scolding: "'Feng Dao at this time'? Lawless little brute! Did you speak to Naigong like that? Are you insulting Naigong? ”

"Naigong", yes, that is, you; Father, that is, father. In the market dialect, it means "you Laozi". This really made Ji Zongzhou angry, and Tie Ruyi waved the tiger and the tiger.

Ji Chong saw that the situation was not good, he rushed out in three or two steps, ran out a long way with a smoke, turned his head to see that Ji Zongzhou did not chase him out, and then he was relieved, but he still pouted again, and said: "But to do it, I am still afraid that people will say!" "In the end, Ji Zongzhou is his father, and his father has a life, so he must obey. Without waiting for dinner, he chose a few things, called three or four small servants, rode on a tall horse, and went out to Fangfu.

Although it is almost night, there are still many people on the streets, and it is lively.

Gradually, the rain stopped. The cold wind blows lightly, and the air is cold and fresh. Ji Chong and the little guys lightly fur fat horses, swaggering through the market. When passers-by saw him, some were startled and ran away in a panic, and some greeted him with smiling faces and came up to greet him diligently. There are more familiar ones, and they also saw the dark blue in the corners of his eyes, and couldn't help but smile and ask: "Da Lang, where is the trouble?" ”

Ji Chong was very arrogant, and he didn't hide his shortcomings, he told him bluntly, and said: "But yesterday, in the Spring Garden, I bumped into a splash on the East Street, and I didn't open my eyes, and I had to grab a new Goryeo from the young master. The master was angry and fought with him. That guy is also a good man, although he was beaten by the master, he also punched the master in the face. This is the end of the black green. ”

"East Street Splash? It's also annoying! Da Lang, if you say a word, let's go to him for revenge. ”

"That's it. The master didn't suffer a loss. That's a good guy, too. After knowing the name of the master, he knelt down and begged for mercy. The family always teaches me to be a man, and not to 'deceive others too much'. Leave him alone. "Although Ji Chong uses Ji Zongzhou's power to be domineering, he is not blindly bullying. Seeing that the other party was "a good man", he was willing to let go of the splash once.

When passers-by heard this, they inevitably praised loudly: "Da Lang really has a family education, and he has the grace to accommodate people." ”

Ji Chong was triumphant, and he also hugged his fists and thanked him, pretending to be modest. As I was walking, I heard the noise of gongs and drums on the street corner in front of me, and many pedestrians on the road were bustling and running over. He was on his horse, grabbed a man by his hand, and asked, "Who is ahead?" Which big official is Sha Mo walking out of the street here? It's a big momentum. ”

The man recognized him, although he was anxious, he didn't dare not answer, and said: "Da Lang doesn't know, it's not a big official who goes out on the street, but it's a bodhisattva who should be living today to give a lecture to the men and women who believe in the scriptures." Go to the great temple in the west of the city. Just walking through here. People on the street all ran over to see the living bodhisattva. ”

Ji Chong nodded, let go of him, and said to the little guy: "I thought it was who, but I didn't expect it to be a fake monk!" Or if you run into it along the way, you can go and see it as you like. ”

"Living Bodhisattva", Zhao Zhong is also. Deng She appointed him as the prime minister, Yidu Buddha, Taoist affairs. Zhao Zhong is a person with a thick face and a black heart, and it is the most suitable to manage Buddhism and Taoism. Do the wind and water. On the one hand, he cut out his family on a large scale, forcing monks and Taoist priests to return to the world; On the one hand, it has not yet aroused the dissatisfaction of the men and women who believe in it. He was born as an apprentice of a Mongolian shaman, and somewhere he heard some interpretations of Buddhist scriptures, learned a little "like I smell", and turned into a monk.

Ji Chong called him a "fake monk", which is not bad. He didn't shave his hair and didn't take precepts, but he just had the ability to put on a solemn appearance, so that believing men and women believed that he was the reincarnation of a monk. It is precisely because of this that as soon as there is a street, the whole city is alarmed. Ji Chong and the little guys drove over to watch.

Turning the corner, I saw countless crowds.

Among the thousands of people, there is a small sedan chair, in front of 20 or 30 monks to open the way, and behind there are 3 or 20 Taoist priests behind the palace. It was a chime and a gong, and it was beating gongs and drums. There are also several flags, erected high, accompanied by slow walking. Some of the flags read: "Prime Minister Yidu Zhujiao." "The words are big and the ink is deep. Some banners read: "Reincarnate a living Buddha." "Silver hooks, iron paintings. Ji Chongxiao said to the little guys: "The image is also funny!" What else would he say besides a 'prajnaparamita'? ”

The Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra is a Buddhist classic. Not many words, a hundred crosses up and down. "Color is emptiness, emptiness is color", is the famous saying in this sutra. Zhao Zhong, as he said, no matter where he goes, no matter what Bon Festival is held, he has always said that this is the only scripture.

Looking at the crowd, Ji Chong was condescending and inadvertent, but he saw an acquaintance in the crowd. When he was thirty years old, he was in the prime of life, and he led two companions to walk with his head bowed in the flow of people. Isn't it the original Zhu Yuanzhang who was sent to cook for Xiao Mao Pingzhang, why bother gathering? After Deng She won Yidu, why bother to gather and went to Jinling. But somehow, now it's back. Seeing that he was in a hurry, he seemed to be heading towards Liuqian Street. Liuqian Street is the place where the former ministers of Shicheng lived.

Ji Chong said: "Strange! When did Lao He come back? But they didn't come to talk to me. ”

He is a well-known Yanai in Yidu City, so why bother to gather in Yidu, and often associate with him. But he wanted to say hello, but suddenly his heart moved, and he turned his face, but he didn't see it. I don't know what to think. Just go to Fang Congzhe's house first. After seeing Fang Congzhe, he came out late at night and went to Li Shousheng's mansion.