The more Zhu Hao had in-depth exchanges with Zhang Xuan, the more he seemed to trust the other party, and even told Zhang Xuan in detail about Zhu Si's movements in Beijing.

Zhang Xuan was flattered, he was not very familiar with this group of people, why did he tell me this?

"Elder Zhang, you are preparing for the exam, it is inconvenient to meet the king of the Beijing domain, which is detrimental to the literati system, but in the future, if you want to get a jinshi, it will be even more difficult to see again...... But if you want the world to remember you, you can easily do it. The prince has always longed for the talented people in the world. ”

Zhu Hao took the initiative to show favor again.

Zhang Xuan hesitated: "This ...... The old decay has never had anything to do with Xingwangfu, this ...... This ......"

An old guy has never experienced the taste of power, and his goal in his life is to take the imperial examination and the title of the gold list. Now that he has failed the six exams, tell him about making friends with the vassal king? This topic is too over-the-top, but it is simple and straightforward to directly criticize the illegal behavior of relatives.

Zhu Hao said: "I don't know where you live, Old Zhang?" There will be a chance to visit back. ”

"This ...... This ......"

Zhang Xuan was hesitant again, not knowing how to answer.

Gongsun Yi said on the side: "If it's inconvenient, forget it." ”

Zhang Xuan was extremely disgusted with Gongsun Yi, but he admired Zhu Hao very much, after all, Zhu Hao was honest, he was still a young talent, and he decisively helped when he was troubled by the government before, which reflected Zhu Hao's benevolence.

Zhang Xuan sighed: "There is nothing to hide from the old man, but he lives in a temporarily leased house, not far from the Shuntian Mansion, so he will write the address with you, but if he fails to try this time, it is estimated that he will not ......stay in Beijing."

The implication is that if you want to find me, it's best to finish the test as soon as possible, and I'll leave when it's late.

Zhu Hao smiled and nodded, and said, "I will visit before the next meeting, discuss knowledge with Zhang Lao, and talk at night." ”

……

……

As soon as he saw Zhang Xuan in a hurry, he said goodbye.

On the way back, Gongsun Yi didn't understand very much: "Such an old Confucian who has been admitted to the Jinshi all his life is pedantic, I don't know what is worthy of your attention...... If you don't pass the exam this time, even if you elect officials, you won't go to Huguang, and there is no need to socialize with them. ”

Zhu Hao smiled and asked, "Mr. Gongsun is jealous?" ”

"Huh?"

Gongsun Yi's face was slightly red, and he said ashamedly, "No, I just don't think it's necessary." ”

Zhu Hao said: "This Mr. Zhang, the level is still there, and he is loyal and courageous, and dares to fight against the injustices in the world.

"Ask yourself, even if it is me, I will not go to the yamen to complain for the sake of the noble's illegal deeds, and the scholars often show that they have nothing to do with themselves, which is very bad."

Gongsun Yi nodded, still with a little disdain: "Or is this person who wants to make a name for himself in Beijing and drill camp indiscriminately?" ”

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "It doesn't matter whether the camp is drilled or not, the key is that he can come forward when needed." ”

"Huh?"

Gongsun Yi looked confused.

It wasn't something his mind could understand at all.

What Zhu Hao thinks in his heart is extremely long-term, if Zhu Si really has a chance to ascend to the throne in the future, will he have to put forward the topic of the Great Rites Discussion?

When Yang Ting and the power leaned towards the government and the opposition, whoever mentioned it would be unlucky for a few years, and in history, Zhang Xuan was also sent to Nanjing to be the head of the criminal department after the play, far away from the core of power, and he had to wait for Jiajing for three years, Yang Ting and Zhishi, before the Zuo Shunmen incident, he was transferred back to Beijing as a bachelor of Hanlin.

Since then, Zhang Xuan has been on the rise.

Zhu Hao can put forward the topic of the Great Rite Discussion to Zhu Si, but he must not personally take action, in the case of the emperor and his own unstable foundation, Yang Tinghe is fully capable of transferring people who do not know each other to a place far away from the emperor of the mountain, is Zhu Hao to be mentally prepared to stay away from the little emperor for three years?

In history, it should have been proposed by Zhang Xuan, even if I, Zhu Hao, came, I still had to give him this precious opportunity.

But the narrative is different.

In history, you relied on your personal likes and dislikes, but this time it was me who acted as the behind-the-scenes military advisor, and also let Zhu Si know that I was actually the initiator, and we will share the credit together, but Yang Tinghe's punishment will have to be borne by you alone...... But I can promise that in the future, I will give you the opportunity to become the center and serve the court.

Do it with me, you have official duties, and you have meat to eat.

……

……

After going back.

In the afternoon, Tang Yin heard about it from Gongsun Yi and came to inquire about Zhu Hao.

"This Zhang Bingyong, I specially inquired for you, when he was in Jiangnan, he was a thorn, he was old and old, he likes to argue with others, and he is incompatible with the world, but his behavior is not bad, and it is worth socializing...... Zhu Hao, why do you know so much about it? ”

Tang Yin heard that Zhu Hao took the initiative to approach Zhang Xuan, so he was curious and helped inquire.

Zhu Hao said: "I see that he is righteous and speaks up, and does what we want to do but dare not do, even if such a person is just a lifter, he is a little older...... Hehe, no matter how old you are, Mr. Tang, right? ”

A sneer appeared at the corner of Tang Yin's mouth: "Could it be that you have taken a fancy to your kid again, and you want to introduce it to the prince?" ”

"Again?"

Zhu Hao stared at Tang Yin with a smile, as if to say, do you want to say that this is the second after you?

Tang Yin originally wanted to have a good discussion with Zhu Hao about the Jiangnan Shizi style review, and who else had a high level and a big reputation, and could recommend it to Zhu Si, but seeing that Zhu Hao was so narrow, he didn't bother to say anything.

"I'm going to try it soon, I can't help you anything, compared to the exams you have experienced before, pay more attention to the scriptures and articles, and this time pay attention to your strategy, especially the strategy, involving family and country affairs, often the one who is on the top can be on the list."

Tang Yin solemnly reminded.

It probably means, you don't always stare at the four books and the five classics, but also pay more attention to the national economy and people's livelihood, especially the content of current affairs.

Zhu Hao nodded: "I naturally understand this." ”

Tang Yin sighed: "I have only participated in the examination once, and from the time I saw you, I know that you have an in-depth understanding of my examination, and the problem is not the quality of my essay, but the things outside the examination room...... The success or failure of a question may be related to the whole exam.

"Okay, okay, if you don't understand something, I can help you find someone to ask...... You also know that I once worshiped under Wang Zhongtang, and now although Wang Zhongtang is no longer in the court, there are many old protégés of Jingshi......"

The "Wang Zhongtang" in Tang Yin's mouth is Wang Wei, a bachelor who entered the cabinet in the early years of Zhengde.

It's just that Wang Wei Zhengde returned to his hometown after four years, and he is also a native of Wu County, Nanzhili, and Tang Yin is a fellow villager.

But this realization......

"Sir, you have a hard time in Jingshi, so I won't embarrass you."

Zhu Hao wanted to say, who can you visit?

No one is rare these days, and you still want to find someone to help me refer to it? Your kindness is understood, but you and I don't want to do that kind of thing that is difficult for strong people.

Tang Yin said: "I hope you can be admitted to the Jinshi in one list, and I will have one more young talent, you are fourteen after all...... It may be able to achieve great things. ”

The so-called fourteen is just a virtual age.

Zhu Hao is just a thirteen-year-old boy, he looks like a big child everywhere he goes, but now that he has entered adolescence, he obviously feels the changes in himself, some thoughts that he had never had before, such as the beginning of a love for women, and his mentality has changed as he grows up.

It's not just psychological, it's physical.

……

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The fifth day of February.

There are only three days left before the examination, and the rules of the township examination are the same, the examination is held on the ninth day of February, and candidates need to enter the examination room on the eighth day of February.

Maybe the conditions of the Gongyuan in Beijing are a little better, but how good can it be?

Early this morning, Zhu Hao received a letter from Anlu, in addition to Zhu Niang's letter asking for safety, there was also a summary of Anlu's business written by the shopkeeper.

Zhu Hao was not in Huguang during this time, the business of the horse shopkeeper was not very easy to do, the collapsed house business focused on the market capacity, and the market size of Anlu itself was so large, and if it wanted to develop, unless it could increase the population, it would face a bottleneck.

In addition, Lao Xingwang passed away, and Zhu Si was still waiting in Beijing to inherit the throne, and the local government took care of Xingwangfu correspondingly less, and Xingwangfu's influence in the local area declined, which indirectly affected Zhu Hao's business.

But Zhu Hao's weaving workshop is booming.

Steam spinning machines and looms have been able to produce cloth in large quantities, but due to the lack of supply of raw materials, the scale is still limited, Zhu Hao is ready to wait for Zhu Si to become the emperor, by buying cotton in various places, opening textile workshops on the spot, to provide economic support for Zhu Si.

In the afternoon of the same day.

Zhu Hao went to see Zhu Si, and this was the last time Zhu Hao gave Zhu Si a lesson before the exam.

Zhu Si was full of curiosity about the exam, and kept asking questions.

Zhu Hao gave a general explanation of the situation, and Zhu Si widened his eyes and asked, "Then you were admitted to the Jinshi and were appointed by the imperial court to be an official in another place, will we not meet?" ”

"Definitely."

Zhu Hao shook his head and said, "After the entrance examination, it can only be regarded as a tribute, and only after completing the palace examination can it be regarded as a real jinshi, and now that the emperor is far away in the south of the Yangtze River, how can this palace examination be held at the end of the year or the beginning of next year...... At that time, it is uncertain who will preside over the temple examination. ”

"Isn't it presided over by the emperor?"

Zhu Si frowned, puzzled.

Zhu Hao smiled: "I mean, it wasn't certain who was sitting on the Jinluan Hall at that time. ”

Zhu Si opened his mouth in surprise: "Zhu Hao, you really have no scruples when you speak, if others hear this, they will have to kill your head." Hey, but I like it. ”

Listening to Zhu Hao's words, Zhu Si didn't mention how comfortable he was.

If I become the emperor in a year, does it make any difference if I don't return to Anlu?

"Zhu Hao, if I preside over the palace examination, I will appoint you to be the champion, and then you will be famous all over the world, and we will be the monarch and minister...... It's so nice......"

Zhu Si began to dream.

Zhu Hao said: "You remember, in front of outsiders, you must try to avoid admiring me, in the future I will be a courtier, you will be the emperor, and you can only communicate in secret." I can help you with things in the court, and you ...... Just sit back and enjoy. ”