Knowledge changes fate, this is vividly reflected in Jin Kela.

Jin Ke La began to "order" to study the mystery of his Jin family fat, and the steward and eunuch of the Huangzhuang side had personally visited the door to discuss the matter of providing fertilizer, and asked him to take people and Fei to Huangzhuang together after the Spring Festival.

In addition, many people who want to change their fate by relying on knowledge are entering Beijing one after another.

On the first day of the lunar month, starting from Huai'an, Tang Shu, Gong Yongqing, Wang Shenzhong and his entourage had a special boat to send them north without stopping, and they didn't know how much they saved along the way.

The weather is beautiful, this winter is not cold, and the northern section of the canal has not yet begun to freeze.

When they had just set off from Tongzhou to Beijing, snowflakes began to fall from the sky.

Wang Shenzhong, who has lived in Quanzhou in Fujian Province for a long time, saw the snow in the north for the first time, and was very surprised for a while, and opened the curtains on the carriage again and again to see the scene outside.

"Ruixue! Good signs! Gong Yongqing praised repeatedly, and then instructed him, "Don't look at it, it's cold." ”

As soon as the curtains were lifted, cold air poured into the carriage.

After that, he looked at Tang Shu enviously: "The place where Weizhong settled in the capital was arranged by Liu Zonghe, and my servant who stood there didn't know if he had found a good place to live." ”

They rested in Tongzhou for one night, but his servant set out overnight to find a place to stay.

Tang Shu had been numb by him along the way, and at this moment he said: "How many temples are there in the capital hotel? It must have been done! ”

"I'm afraid it's not at all."

Gong Yongqing also took the latest manuscript of "Ming Pao" that he bought in Tongzhou yesterday, which was already the fourth issue of the 15th issue of the lunar month.

He said with emotion: "Fei Xiang has been sealed, and the imperial court has so many third, fourth, and fifth-grade official positions, and the news in the officialdom is naturally better-informed. I'm afraid that in addition to rushing to take the exam in the capital, there are also a lot of people running for official positions. The Spring Festival is approaching, and it is the time to pay a visit. ”

Tang Shu didn't say much, just smiled.

In any case, Liu Tianhe only arranged a small house for him, which could not accommodate so many people.

He is now afraid that Gong Yongqing will continue to ask him about the possible news about next year's exam: there is no news, it is all Gong Yongqing who thinks too much.

At this moment, when he heard Gong Yongqing mention "running for office", Tang Shu knew that he still had not comprehended the essential changes after the establishment of the prime minister and the minister of state and the implementation of the new law next year in the provinces.

He still thinks about the problem as before.

There is no doubt that Gong Yongqing told the servants to find a hotel in the city, and his intention was self-evident: the editor-in-chief of Ming Pao was only afraid that he would be bothered by these fellow villagers.

In the past 20 days along the way, Gong Yongqing spent all his time writing poems and essays in addition to disturbing Tang Shu from time to time, and was ready to deliver them in a big way when he arrived in the capital.

On the contrary, it was Wang Shenzhong, who did not see more preparations along the way, and was only very curious about the style of the Northland.

Now the three of them sat in a cart, and the rest were in the carriage behind.

Braving the wind and snow, the convoy walked west along the road between the capital and Tongzhou, and then heard the noise outside.

Gong Yongqing was curious now, lifted the curtain of the car window and looked out, and then opened his mouth slightly: "There is a lot of construction here, but why?" ”

Tang Shu also leaned over to take a look, and after thinking about it, he said: "I'm afraid it's the news from the previous issue, the Southeast Suburbs Light Industry Park of Beijing Second Park." ”

Gong Yongqing just remembered it, but the most important news in the last issue was the news that Fei Hong was the first prime minister and minister of state, and other things were not concerned by Gong Yongqing.

But at this moment, looking at the busy scene in the wind and snow outside, Gong Yongqing was a little shocked.

“…… Unexpectedly, there are so many craftsmen rushing to work in this light industry park. ”

"Construction Bureau of the Ministry of Industry." Tang Shu's eyes were focused on them, "In the future, I am afraid that I will also see them when I deal with the Huanghuai flood." ”

“…… How vast is this light industrial park? Wang Shenzhong couldn't help but sigh, "How much fertile land has been occupied, and I don't know where the people who lived here for generations have moved." ”

Gong Yongqing said disapprenously: "Since it is a major plan of the imperial court, the people should be considerate." Besides, how much labor is required for this light industrial park? Shuntianfu must have a proper strategy, if it is not dealt with properly, how can it be built on a large scale? Daw thought about it. ”

Wang Shenzhong didn't argue, Tang Shu glanced at him slowly.

Then, he said: "I have traveled all over the world in the past, and I have been to the capital three times. If memory serves, further south from here is the Tonghui River, which was originally a small market. Cloth tea, the world's department stores, transported from Tongzhou to the capital, before entering the city are gathered here, originally based on the various commercial goods storage yards, it is not a good field for a long time. ”

“…… I see. Wang Shenzhong saluted Tang Shu, "Brother Tang is well-read and knowledgeable, and the younger brother really admires it." ”

"Not worth mentioning." Tang Shu looked outside in amazement, "Let these commercial houses make room to build this light industrial park, I'm afraid it's more difficult than letting the people move away, and the construction has started so smoothly?" ”

Gong Yongqing said again: "What's so difficult about this? As soon as the River Transport Bureau was established, wouldn't businessmen from the north and south gather in Huai'an to look at the River Transport Bureau to enjoy food? How many of the eighteen companies are located in Beijing? The people do not quarrel with the officials, if those commercial houses want to continue to do business, how can they not let it? ”

Tang Shu felt more and more that Gong Yongqing was a person who pointed out the country and did not think about details.

Although this is the truth, but among the private firms that can gain a foothold in the capital, which one does not have some friends who are officials? In this, there are a lot of interests entangled.

To solve this problem, we must need methods and strategies.

The horse-drawn carriage soon drove past the bustling construction site, and a few miles further west, you could already see the houses outside the eastern walls of the capital.

The capital surrounded by the walls of Beijing is only a small part of the capital.

For example, in the southeast, northwest, and northwest directions of Beijing, the outer city of different scales extends outside the city wall. Not only did many people live here, but many officials also lived outside the city.

The small mansion arranged by Liu Tianhe for Tang Shu was also located outside the east city wall of Beijing, and he got out of the carriage in advance, put his bags on his back and said goodbye to them: "Mingzhi, Daosi, don't pass first." After settling in, we will have a fireside talk on Chinese New Year's Eve. ”

"But brother, when we settle down, send someone to tell you where we live."

Where Tang Shu lives, Gong Yongqing and they know. Saying goodbye at this moment, Tang Shu went straight to his residence.

In the coming month, I should review my homework carefully.

Gong Yongqing and the others continued to walk, and when they arrived outside the east Chaoyang City Gate that he had agreed with the servants, he suffered from gains and losses again, and he didn't know if it was smooth to find a place to live.

Fortunately, the servant was already waiting there, and when he saw Gong Yongqing and others who got off the carriage from a distance, he hurriedly rushed over: "Young master, great joy!" The Tongyi Bureau actually dedicated a house on the edge of the grassland of Zhizhifang next to the original Gongyuan, and changed it into a champion residence for the purpose of staying in the examination. You must have a child from a position to move in, and I have already signed up for you. ”

Gong Yongqing was overjoyed: "There is such a thing? Wonderful! Wonderful! ”

There are thousands of people in various places to take the exam, and it is naturally impossible for the champion residence to accommodate so many people, but it is only on a first-come, first-served basis.

On the edge of the Gongyuan, there was a good fortune, and Gong Yongqing repeatedly called him to lead the way.

Entered the Chaoyang Gate, all the way to the south, and sure enough, I saw the Tribute Courtyard not far away.

More than 200 steps next to it is the Wisdom Square Grassland.

This pasture was originally used as a forage storage place for military horses, and it occupies a large area.

At this time, one of the houses was owned by the Tong Post Bureau, and the three big characters of "Zhuangyuanju" stood out.

"I heard that after Fei Xiang took office, he sincerely asked Fei Xiang to ask for the topic. We came by coincidence, and it has been less than five days since we welcomed guests. If it's too late, the old men who have already arrived in the capital are afraid that they will all move here! ”

“…… Don't you need money? ”

"Naturally, I want it."

Wang Shenzhong asked the price clearly, and then he was speechless to Gong Yongqing's servant: You have a lot of money in the family when everyone lifts people in the world?

The "private room" of this champion residence costs a lot of money, and if you live for several months, you will get three taels of silver every month.

Wang Shenzhong didn't want to live here, it was too expensive. What is the concept of five taels of silver? If you live for two or three months, you can buy an acre of good land. I heard that the temple apartment of an ordinary hotel or temple is less than a tael of silver a month.

Moreover, so many people get together, I am afraid that they will talk about it every day, visit friends day and night, and they will not be able to live in peace.

"Have you ever asked about the temples inside and outside the city?"

Gong Yongqing was happy to be lively, and when he heard the words, he said: "Daosi, now I don't know how to take the exam." How good is it for the scholars to gather together and learn from each other? ”

“…… It's better to be a temple or a temple. ”

Wang Shen Center thought that this post bureau was afraid that it was this kind of thinking and taking the opportunity to make everyone's money.

Eventually, they parted ways.

Wang Shenzhong is not unable to afford this money, his family background is not bad, and he also received a subsidy as a new imperial examiner this time.

The most important thing is that Gong Yongqing is too noisy along the way, and he continues to live with him, just afraid that it will hinder the preparation for the exam.

At this time, people in the capital are preparing for the New Year.

Wang Shenzhong also brought a domestic servant, and at this time walking on the streets of the capital, the servant learned from the northerners and put his hands in his sleeves and asked: "Second young master, looking for a hotel, a temple apartment, or simply looking for a tooth shop to help rent a private house?" ”

"Let's live in the temple."

He didn't want to bother anyone. People from Quanzhou who were born in the capital, Wang Shenzhong actually knows a few.

Seeing that it was almost dark, they could only look for it near this eastern city.

There are many temples in the capital, and these temples were originally the favorite places for many officials to stay when they entered Beijing.

Now at the end of the year, Gong Yongqing guessed correctly, there are indeed a lot of people living in temples everywhere.

"If you don't feel unlucky, let's go to Zhihua Temple to have a look."

"Bad luck? Why? When Wang Shenzhong heard this from the capital say this, he couldn't help but ask.

The man was stopped and asked, and when he heard this, he smiled, "Xianzong has entered the Taimiao, isn't this Zhihua Temple unlucky?" This brother also entered Beijing to take the exam, right? That Zhihua Temple is built by Wang Zhen during the Yingzong period, and the name of the Zhihua Temple given by Yingzong is repaid. ”

Wang Shenzhong immediately understood.

His Majesty's vassal king succeeded to the throne, and after ascending the throne, he not only welcomed Emperor Jing into the temple, but also let Yu Qian accompany him, and his attitude towards Yingzong's old affairs in the past was obvious.

The emperor's attitude is like this, and the people below will naturally avoid suspicion.

This Zhihua Temple may have been very prosperous in the past, but I am afraid that it has become more and more difficult in recent years.

“…… I see, but I don't shy away from that. If you fail the first exam, it is just a lack of knowledge. Wang Shenzhong made a gesture, "Thank you Brother Tai, I don't know Brother Tai's surname?" My brother's appearance is extraordinary, you and I are similar in age, aren't you also rushing to take the exam? ”

"Don't dare, don't dare, in the next high school yuan, this year sixteen." The person who was questioned was indeed a handsome young man, and he replied with a smile at this time, "I really want to take the exam in the coming year, but I don't need to rush down, and I have been living in the capital for a long time." ”

Wang Shenzhong was quite shocked: "Brother Gao is already a son at the age of sixteen, which shows that his knowledge is amazing!" Today's acquaintance is very fortunate! ”

"It's okay left and right, I'll take Brother Wang away. I don't know how old Brother Wang is? ”

"I'm ashamed, I'm not a little older."

“…… So what's your name, brother? ”

"Brother Gao's name, he will definitely be high school in the coming year, and he will be called Brother Gao in the future."

"Hey, my father persuaded my younger brother to take the exam in three years."

"Oh? Why? ”

Gao Gao Yuan is a very straightforward character, and he chatted with Wang Shenzhong along the way.

It turned out that this high school yuan was also the son of an official eunuch, and his father is now serving as the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, and he is still a fourth grade.

As for why the exam is taken again after three years, first, the high school yuan is still too young, even if he is admitted to the Jinshi, he is afraid that he will train for a few years because of his age, and it is better to take the new school exam after three years.

Wang Shenzhong's heart moved when he heard this.

Do high-ranking officials of the imperial court now teach their children to be reborn as new scholars in three years?

When I arrived at Zhihua Temple, I was really cold.

When business came to the door, the Zhihua Temple Zhike monks were extremely happy and enthusiastic.

But Wang Shenzhong felt that their enthusiasm seemed to be for Gao Gaoyuan.

Taichang Temple is responsible for many things related to sacrifices, Wang Shenzhong estimated, this Zhihua Temple was not an official temple before? Zhihua Temple is familiar with the officials of Taichang Temple?

"The poor monks will pray to the Buddha day and night, praying that the two donors will go to high school next year."

"Then you don't have to." Gao Gao Yuan waved his hand quite chicly, "Brother Wang, the younger brother has to return home in time." We had a good conversation today, and I will come back in two days to ask Brother Wang for advice. ”

"Brother Gao is enthusiastic and happy, and he is grateful for it."

"It's just a little thing. Then take your leave. ”

Waiting for Gao Gao Yuan to leave, Wang Shenzhong still sighed: "Brother Gao's demeanor is heartbreaking. ”

The monk echoed: "Gao Gongzi is famous in the capital, is it a waste of fame?" ”

Wang Shenzhong was stunned and asked, "Famous in the capital?" ”

"Fifteen middle lifts, extraordinary appearance, Zhu Pao disciple. Since the Queen Mother took Princess Yongchun to Xianji Temple to pray for blessings, there have been rumors in the capital that Princess Yongchun will choose a horse for Princess Yongchun in the coming year. The name of Gao Gongzi is only known in the palace. ”

Wang Shenzhong couldn't help but be stunned.

Talented and handsome, with a better background.

So I stopped a random person on the road and asked, isn't he an ordinary person?

What he didn't know was that Zhu Houxi was really having a headache in the palace at this moment.

“…… Qingyi is only fifteen years old, what are you anxious about? ”

"Sixteen next year!" Empress Dowager Jiang was very dissatisfied, "Your sister became a relative, so Yu Chengye went to the local water patrol, and you let your sister stay alone in the empty house?" Hurry up and take advantage of the fact that there are many official vacancies in Beijing this time, and let him go back to Beijing to do an idle job! Besides, now Qingyi also wants to get married! ”

“…… The son knew, so he let him go back to Beijing. ”

Zhu Houxi was criticized, although there was a special reason for sending Yu Chengye to Jiangxi to patrol the water at that time, but it did separate their husband and wife.

Now that Yang Tingyi is going to Jiangxi to be the governor, it is really not good for Yu Chengye, a person who is related to Yang Tinghe and his son-in-law, to continue to stay in Jiangxi.

But when his sister reached adolescence, she began to think about spring, and she took the initiative to get married, and Zhu Houxi couldn't stop her.

"Then the son will pay attention to ......"

Empress Dowager Jiang snorted: "The emperor is busy with state affairs, and I have already made people pay attention." Now the horse can also be appointed as an official, and presumably there will be talented people among the new science and technology scholars who are willing to choose the horse next year. ”

Zhu Houxi said yes again and again, and when he left from the Empress Dowager Jiang, he hurriedly asked Huang Jin on the way: "The queen mother has arranged for someone to pay attention to the candidate for the concubine?" ”

“…… This is Zhang Gonggong in Zhang Luo, right? Slaves and maids have always been by His Majesty's side. ”

Zhu Houxi called Zhang Zuoyi and asked, and sure enough, he already had some lists there.

“…… What kind of champion house does Liu Yu do, and what kind of intention does he have? He couldn't help but ask.

“…… Let's kill it all in one stone. His Majesty allowed him to use the post station to run a hotel to make money, and he also looked forward to the opening of the post bureau as soon as possible. ”

“…… This Gong Yongqing is twenty-five years old, and he is still listed? Twenty-five people are not married yet, isn't there something wrong? ”

"Back to Your Majesty, I heard that he made a vow that he would not marry a wife if he was not a jinshi." "Mainly...... The Queen Mother has a will, and Princess Yongchun wants to find a colt with an extraordinary appearance......"

Zhu Houxi was speechless for a moment, feeling that his sister Sichun was a face control?

He didn't know that his sister's historical son-in-law later made a story, and finally married a bald one. The reason is: in the process of choosing a son-in-law, they were all dressed neatly, and their hats were well worn, and when they entered the cave room, they found that it was a Mediterranean Sea.

Princess Yongchun began to choose a horse, and the news could not be concealed in the end.

After all, she has a lot of requirements, and Zhang Zuo, a person who works for things, can naturally only pay more attention and visit more.

Even the monks of Zhihua Temple knew about it, and Zhu Houxi could only sigh that he had been studying manure or something recently, ignoring the reports submitted by the factory guards.

And Gong Yongqing, who lived in the champion residence, naturally heard the news later, so he was suddenly surprised.

Now it's no better than ever, and the horses are reused! Don't you see Cui Yuan and Yu Chengye?

"Go buy some generous gifts, and I'll pay a visit to Maozhen tomorrow!"

Lin Xiyuan can meet with the emperor from time to time, whether it is for the test or this matter, Gong Yongqing wants to ask for advice.

Besides, no matter how busy Ming Pao is, won't it stop for the New Year?

Lin Xiyuan really didn't dare to stop.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the emperor's congratulatory message will be published!

The New Year is approaching, and the capital is very lively, and there are a lot of send-offs.

And these big dung merchants in many dung roads in the capital also gathered at Jin Kela's house on the twenty-eighth day of the lunar month.

It has been more than ten days since I was summoned to see it on the fifteenth day of the lunar month.

More than ten days is enough time for them to figure out a lot of things. Flexible minds or inflexible people saw opportunities from the emperor's personal attention, and then they also thought of the right path from the analysis of some other friends.

"Jin Daozun, you have to take the lead in this matter!" Song Hu also turned his mind around and said seriously, "I heard that Lu Xiucai tell me, what did Your Majesty say in that letter to the subjects of the world?" Have a full meal! If you want the people of the world to have enough to eat, how can we have less dung merchants? ”

"......" Jin Kela felt strange about this.

"Exactly!" Another "Taoist Chief" also said, "Your Majesty has set up eighteen enterprises, and in the future, all industries in the world will follow suit." In my opinion, we have to take advantage of this east wind of His Majesty to join forces to do this. Think about it, in the future, all the dung roads in all the cities of the world will be covered by us......"

"......" Jin Kela feels that this matter is a bit outrageous, do you want to join forces to do business and contract the dung of the entire Daming cities?

"Only we can't! In this matter, at least find a relative to take the lead! ”

Jin Qila is numb: Is there really a good relative who is willing to bear the reputation of the head of the dung merchant in the world?

"Jin Daozun, the envoy of His Majesty, how are you doing? What is the mystery of your Jin family fat, can't you help you refer to it together? ”

Jin Kela was immediately vigilant: You are taking the opportunity to spy on the mystery of my fecal tract, right?

The last few days of the fourth year of Jiajing were spent in the convening of the national policy meeting, the establishment of the prime minister and minister of state, the selection of a son-in-law of Princess Yongchun, and the focus of His Majesty on fertilizer.

On the first day of the first lunar month, the "Ming Pao" was published as scheduled.

After five years of Jiajing, it has finally arrived.

This year, the new law will be implemented throughout the country.

One of the advantages of staying in the Champion House is that the post office, which is responsible for delivering newspapers, provides several copies of Ming Pao here for access.

Early in the morning, all the people worshiped each other and gathered in the restaurant of the champion's residence.

The headline on the front page is the emperor's handwriting again.

"Congratulatory Message from His Majesty the Emperor of the Fifth Year of Jiajing to the Subjects of the World".

It can only be said that it is getting more and more different, and the emperor, who lives in the forbidden palace, began to frequently speak to the people of the world through "Ming Pao".

The restaurant was very quiet, with hats of different styles crowded together on heads of all sizes.

Gong Yongqing, who worked hard all the way, was in charge of reciting.

The first sentence: The fifth year of Jiajing has arrived, and this must be the year of renewal of Vientiane.

(End of chapter)