Yang Shen still couldn't avoid going to see Zhang Zuo.

No matter how resolute Yang Shen is in the attitude of the Great Rites, at least when he sees Zhang Zuo, he still looks very respectful, the eunuch status of the Ming Dynasty is outstanding, and the eunuch who holds the seal of the master of ceremonies is the most noble, even his father did not give Zhang Zuo a cold eye, so he is even less qualified.

"Yang said, please drink tea." Zhang Zuo was very polite to Yang Shen. "Don't dare to be."

Originally, Zhang Zuo wanted to pour tea for Yang Shen, but Yang Shen hurriedly took the teapot and poured himself a cup.

Zhang Zuo said with a smile: "Your Majesty has always loved and cherished talents since he ascended the throne, Yang Shijiao is the son of Shoufu, talented, and belongs to the best among young scholars.

Yang Shen lowered his head and didn't look at Zhang Zuo.

At this time, he was still wondering in his heart, what role did Zhu Hao play in this matter? Since it was a negotiation and an exchange of interests before, it was impossible for Zhang Zuo not to say anything, right?

Zhang Zuo said: "Actually, Your Majesty asked Master Shi and Master Feng early in the morning about letting Yang Shi go further, but there was no follow-up at that time, also because there are many things in the court, Your Majesty does not remember your talent and ability, but some things still need to be explained clearly at one time."

Yang Shen finally raised his head, and his tone was slightly stiff: "Is Your Majesty still annoyed by the previous performance?"

"No, Yang Shi said don't misunderstand, the courtiers said, that is the right thing, Your Majesty will not blame the courtiers for fulfilling their duties, Your Majesty is also cautious about the matter of the ceremony, for Yang Shi's proposition on the matter of the ceremony, our family did not correct your meaning, but ······ We need to trust each other."

Zhang Zuo went around in circles, probably asking Yang Shen for something similar to a "letter of guarantee".

You can't say that you will stop for the time being, give you a bachelor, and after you get an official position, you will turn your face and go against the emperor, how can you maintain trust between people?

Yang Shen frowned: "How can we trust each other? Could it be that Father-in-law Zhang thinks that he will not be trustworthy in his words?"

Zhang Zuo smiled and said, "Then let's make it clearer······ I heard that some people in the capital have recently published books on the ceremony, some in favor of the ceremony, and some against it, no matter what their position is, is this publication of books to guide public opinion, beyond the duty of a scholar?"

"Huh?" Yang Shen was somewhat puzzled.

He remembered that the last time he saw Zhu Hao, Zhu Hao gave him the books printed by the Yili faction, and he was too lazy to take a look at it at that time, why did Zhang Zuo suddenly mention it?

Zhang Zuo continued: "One of them is named Hou Tingxun, who is a member of the Nanjing officialdom, and his opinions have been very active in the capital recently······ This is against the duty of a courtier, what does Yang Shi think?"

Only then did Yang Shen know why Zhang Zuo mentioned the matter of publishing the book of the ceremony.

The people on Zhang Zhang's side are printing books, but they are not under their own banners, but they are sorted out and printed by the people, while Hou Tingxun's side is different.

Among the conservatives, Hou Tingxun became famous for his "Great Rite Discernment", and he openly published books in his own name, and even directly argued with the emperor, didn't he hit the muzzle of the gun?

Zhang Zuo said: "What our family means, Yang Shi said that he should show his attitude on this matter, no matter what the result of the matter is, how the minister supports, but you can't openly use the way of publishing books to influence the discussion among the scholars, whether you support it or oppose it, but whenever you publish books and punish them together, Yang Shi should not be embarrassed to talk about such a note, right?"

"Grandpa Zhang, is this what you need to let you do?" Yang Shen was a little displeased.

If you take such a concert, although it seems to be standing on a neutral position, it actually pits Hou Tingxun. This is a betrayal of comrades.

Zhang Zuo said with a smile: "This Hou is in Nanjing, but he is very concerned about the affairs of the officialdom in the capital, as far as our family knows, he and the attendant Zhang Xuan are fellow villagers, when Zhang Xuan went to Nanjing, he even wanted to pay respects, but Zhang Xuan was neglected, so much

When he was annoyed and angry, he would fiercely oppose the matter of the ceremony. Although such a person also stands on the position of Yang Shi, his intentions are not sincere, and he can be said to be a villain without a position."

Yang Shen continued to frown.

Regarding why Hou Tingxun wrote "The Great Rites", Yang Shen really doesn't know the details, but Hou Tingxun and Zhang Xuan are fellow villagers, and Yang Shen has heard of it.

In the past year, the two were both officials in Nanjing, and Hou Tingxun was snubbed when he went to visit Zhang Zhang, and then came forward to oppose Zhang Zhang's claim.

Zhang Zuo said: "Yang Shi said that he only objected to the participation of scholars in the world in the form of publishing books with a fair attitude, and it was to set things right, and there was no specific intention to target anyone······ Could it be that Yang Shi is unwilling to do this little thing?"

Yang Shen nodded, "Yes."

Zhang Zuo nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Then our family will wait for Yang Shi's performance, and when Yang Shi's lecture is won, he will be promoted to a bachelor's degree······ This is not our family's decision, it is all on behalf of His Majesty, and His Majesty also hopes that Yang Shijiao can make a difference in the court in the future, become a generation of famous ministers, and support the Ming Dynasty. Yang said, "I'm leaving!"

...........

Yang Shen sent Zhang Zuo away.

Then Yang Shen himself left the meeting place in a carriage, and when he came out, Yang Shen faintly regretted it in his heart.

Yang Shen immediately went to find Zhu Hao, because he had made an appointment with Zhu Hao in advance, walked two streets, and met Zhu Hao who was having lunch in a nearby wine shop.

"Brother Repair, there's nothing to entertain, let's use it together." Zhu Hao said.

How can Yang Shen be in the mood to eat? stepped forward and said, "Earlier, I went to see Grandpa Zhang." When Zhu Hao heard this, he put down his chopsticks and asked cautiously, "Is there an agreement?"

"Alas!"

Yang Shen sighed, it seemed that there was something unspeakable that he couldn't tell Zhu Hao in detail, after all, in the past period of time, Yang Shen no longer regarded Zhu Hao as a close comrade-in-arms.

But now he Yang Shen wants to take advantage of the relationship of the new emperor to give a bachelor's lecture, and this matter cannot be known by Yu Chengxun, Ye Guizhang and others, it seems that only Zhu Hao can vent the unhappiness in his heart.

"Brother N has something to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it, I will never say it, you know this kind of thing······ It's not good for anyone to spread it." What Zhu Hao means is that you are afraid of being known, and I am also afraid.

We are now grasshoppers on a rope.

Only then did Yang Shen tell Zhu Hao what Zhang Zuo had mentioned to him about the impeachment of the people who published and printed books.

Zhu Hao said: "Gonggong Zhang is targeting Hou Tingxun, or he is also asking you to use Brother Xiu to set up a letter of nomination, so as to dispel the concerns of cooperation between the two sides." Yang Shen said coldly: "This is where I am reluctant, in this way, it is equivalent to saying that I have the handle in the hands of others."

Zhu Hao asked curiously, "Handle? Could it be that in the eyes of Brother Nun, it is correct for civil officials or scholars to publish books in Beijing and discuss major affairs in the DPRK and China without authorization? I don't think there's anything wrong with what Gonggong Zhang proposed, at least this Hou Tingxun is too radical, and it seems that he is all focused on fame and fortune, right?"

"Hmm."

Yang Shen did not deny Zhu Hao's statement.

Hou Tingxun did not do it right, but it does not mean that Yang Shen needs to stand up and participate in the impeachment.

Zhu Hao said: "Actually, Gonggong Zhang didn't explain, so you should be the main writer, or someone else should be the main writer and you co-author, as long as there is such a thing, the result will be the same?"

"You mean ······?"

Yang Shen heard some voice-overs in Zhu Hao's words.

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "It's better to play it by others, you only co-name it, and the intention of playing it makes people look like it's just for those ordinary scholars who talk about court affairs without permission, especially those who are from the ritual faction······ Since the main writer didn't use you to repair your brother, even if Hou Tingxun was implicated in the result, others wouldn't think that this matter was led by you, right?"

Yang Shen frowned again.

"A little superficial, it's okay if Brother Xiu doesn't adopt it, just say it casually." Zhu Hao wanted to cover up the past.

Yang Shen squinted at Zhu Hao and asked, "

Jingdao, you want me to do things and get out of things, which is equivalent to saying that I can't stand up and take responsibility, right?"

"No, didn't I make an idea for you?" Zhu Hao said.

Yang Shen said, "Then if it is as you say, you will be the main writer, are you willing?" "Huh?"

Zhu Hao showed surprise on his face, but he was beating a drum in his heart, and sure enough, it was you Yang Yongxiu.

It looks sanctimonious and upright, making people think that you are a clear stream of the Ming Dynasty, but you do this kind of despicable thing that people don't discuss. But since I told you about it, I expected you to make this choice.

Yang Shen analyzed: "Behind you is Sun Butang, and it is very appropriate for Sun Butang to raise this matter with an impartial attitude, and when I use the people of the Hanlin Academy, I will mobilize a joint name with you, and no one will suspect it."

In order to get out of the way, you really do everything. "This ······"

Zhu Hao looked embarrassed.

Yang Shen said: "It's not in vain to let you help, you and I can discuss anything in the future, you can discuss it alone, I know that even if you have Tang Bohu as your teacher, you will not be allowed to Xingwangfu forces, but it is better to use you over there like now, and I can also use it for you, so ······ Now that you have value, there will be room for advancement in the court."

Zhu Hao understood what Yang Shen meant.

Yang Shen is saying that you are from the Jinyi Guard, who specializes in monitoring the Xingwang Mansion, so it is impossible to make a difference on the new emperor's side, and now the new emperor uses you, and he also wants to use you as a lobbyist.

But if I don't ignore you, you can't be a guest, and you will become an outcast.

I'm giving you a chance now, so that you can be this lobbyist, and in the future, we will form a small circle, then you will be valuable on the new emperor's side, and I won't give up on you······ You will have a future as an official in the future.

"If Brother Nun said so, what else can I say? It's incumbent on you." Zhu Hao readily agreed.