Within a five-mile radius of Jing'an Academy, the first of the four major academies in Beijing, the streets are lined with calligraphy works of various forms, extending to the spacious front courtyard of Jing'an Academy.

The teahouses and restaurants on both sides of the academy are equipped with tables, chairs, and four treasures of the study room for literati from all over the world to participate in the calligraphy appreciation contest and write works on the spot.

There are many literati participating in the competition, and there are more people watching the bustle and hawkers who take the opportunity to sell. As a result, the area around the academy was full of people and traffic.

In the crowd, there was a handsome young man, dressed in a light purple shirt, his red and moist lips were slightly pursed, and there were autumn waves where his eyebrows flowed; A few strands of hair fell from his forehead, only lining his thin cheeks like spring and snow.

I saw him in front of all kinds of ink treasures, sometimes paused to watch, sometimes strolled forward, and his face showed a leisurely expression from time to time.

This young man is Zhang Yue, who is about to be crowned queen. Yesterday, she heard from Li Dongyang that the four major academies held a calligraphy appreciation conference, she was excited and didn't sleep well all night, she wanted to ask Zhu Youzhu to come together, but the emperor was really busy with government affairs, so he didn't open his mouth to invite.

I changed into civilian clothes early this morning, and in order not to attract attention, I didn't even bring Xiaotong, so I sneaked out of the palace.

Zhang Yue looked at the dazzling calligraphy works, her heart was very happy, she walked and walked, and saw five or six people in front of her around a work of art.

She was curious for a moment, so she also squeezed in, and what caught her eye was a painting of Su Shi's work "Red Cliff Fu" written in calligraphy.

Zhang Yue looked closely, the whole work is beautifully written, the structure is rigorous, it is a rare work, no wonder so many people stop to watch in front of the work. Zhang Yue couldn't help but nodded, and then shook his head again.

There was a weak-crowned white-clothed young man standing next to the work, the young man saw Zhang Yue shaking his head, walked in front of Zhang Yue, bowed his hand, and said very politely, "This son, excuse me, I am the author of this work, dare to ask the child, but I am not satisfied with Xiaosheng's work?" ”

Zhang Yue hurriedly replied, "Don't dare, don't dare, this chibi painting of Gongzi is warm and beautiful, and the law is strict, it is a rare calligraphy masterpiece!" ”

The young man in white smiled slightly, "Wen Gongzi said, you are also an expert in calligraphy appreciation, Xiaosheng does not dare to win the championship when he hangs out his works, mainly because he wants to get the guidance of the master, I just saw Gongzi shaking his head, but what are the shortcomings?" Childe, but it doesn't hurt to say. ”

Zhang Yue saw that this young man had a very good temper, so he smiled, "I just shook my head because the content of Chibi Fu's work is magnificent, and this work is not faulty from the knots and structure, the only thing is that there is no majestic momentum, but there is a kind of melodious style of Jin and Tang calligraphy." The content and artistic conception of this calligraphy are very different, which is a pity for this work, so I shook my head. ”

The white-clothed young man's eyes suddenly lit up, "Childe is really an expert, since I wrote this work, I always feel that something is missing?" But I couldn't find it. I specially went to Beijing to ask for advice. Today's Gongzi Jin Yan is really open. Under the surname Wen, the name wall, the word Zhengming, the name of the Changzhou people, dare to ask the son's surname? Where is the high school? ”

Zhang Yue smiled, "You're welcome! My name is Zhang Xiaowu. It's just an idle scholar in the capital. ”

"Zhang Gongzi, I'm glad to be there!"

"Fortunately, I will be happy! In the next farewell. ”

Zhang Yue arched his hand, turned around and just took a few steps.

The young man in white chased after him,

"Zhang Gongzi?"

"Young Master Wen, is there anything else?"

Wen Zhengming's face was slightly red, he held back for a moment, and said, "Wen Mou doesn't know if he can travel to the book fair with Zhang Gongzi, and I have listened to Gongzi's high opinions a lot along the way." ”

Zhang Yue was stunned, looked at Wen Zhengming, and thought to himself that this scholar is quite simple, his upbringing is not bad, and it is not bad to have someone to accompany him.

"Absolutely."

Wen Zhengming's eyes lit up, "Great, Zhang Gongzi, please!" ”

So the two continued to visit the book fair together, Wen Zhengming kept discussing various questions about calligraphy with Zhang Yue, and Zhang Yue did not tire of answering him.

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In the Forbidden City, in the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youzhu sat behind the imperial case, his brows slightly locked, and he was flipping through the piles of folds on the imperial case.

After Zhu Youzhu finished reading the recital in his hand, he raised his head and looked coldly at several important ministers of the court who were standing under the case, led by Wan An, the first assistant of the cabinet.

After a moment, he spoke,

"Wan Xiang, you should have seen the impeachment of your performance by the counselor of the Imperial History Tower, the counselor listed ten crimes such as nepotism and exclusion of loyalty."

Wan An was so frightened that he quickly knelt down, "Your Majesty, the old minister has been wronged, the old minister has always been loyal to the first emperor and His Majesty, and the sun and the moon can be seen." ”

Standing behind Wan An was the second assistant Liu Ji, and at this time, Liu Ji's face showed a hint of schadenfreude, and he quickly disappeared. This change in mood was captured by Zhu Youzhang.

Zhu Youzhu turned to ask Liu Ji, "Liu Xiang, what is your opinion?" ”

"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that Wan Shoufu has worked hard and contributed a lot to the court over the years. It is inevitable that some subtle mistakes will be caught, which will be criticized, which is also reasonable. ”

The words confirmed Wan An's guilt, and Wan An seemed to be incredulous and looked at Liu Ji behind him, "Liu Ji, you !! ”

Liu Ji didn't look at him.

Zhu Youzhu looked at the two of them coldly, for a moment, and said, "Wan Xiang, these years have indeed been hard work, and it is time to rest, Xiao Jing, pass on the decree, the first assistant of the cabinet Wan An, be diligent and thrifty, and have meritorious service, and remove the position of the first assistant to the cabinet." On the same day, he was promoted to Taifu. Liu Ji, the second assistant of the cabinet, has both ability and political integrity, and was promoted to the first assistant of the cabinet. ”

Liu Ji was overjoyed when he heard this, kneeling on the ground and kowtowing to thank him, Wan An's face changed, and then he knelt on the ground to thank him.

A trace of disdain and disdain quickly flashed in Zhu Youjiao's eyes.

"Mrs. Wan will kneel down first."

Wan An trembled and knelt down.

Liu Ji glanced at Wan An's back with his residual light, and was very proud in his heart,

"Liu Aiqing?"

"Wechen is here."

"Now that there are two vacancies in the cabinet's auxiliary ministers, do you have any recommended candidates?"

"This..."Liu Ji quickly thought in his heart, if he recommended his cronies, would the emperor be suspicious of him.

Zhu Youzhu didn't give him time to think, and then said, "I propose two people, Xu Pu, the right attendant of the Ministry of Officials, and Liu Jian, the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites, what do you think?" ”

Liu Ji thought about it, these two people were all courtiers that the emperor relied on when he was the prince's assistant, and his mouth hurriedly responded,

"These two men are outstanding in politics and in the prime of life, and they are up to the task. Your Majesty is wise! ”

"Well, since Liu Aiqing recommended these two, it's so decided."

Liu Ji secretly wiped his sweat, how did he recommend it. He coped for a few more moments, and then withdrew from the study with a few other courtiers.