Early the next morning, Wu Fu woke up early, sorted out the things in the house, and hurriedly left Zhang's mansion.

At this time, there was a hint of coldness in the air, and Wu Fu took a brisk step with a smile on his face and hurried towards his home.

"He's also a sincere person." Zhang Yun got up early and learned that Wu Fu had left, and couldn't help but sigh.

Immediately, he was no longer entangled, put on his official uniform and prepared to go to the court.

Now he is also a third-grade military attaché, so he naturally needs to go to the court, but he only needs to participate twice a month.

Xu Xi helped tidy up the official uniform, and Zhang Yun stepped into the carriage and walked towards the palace.

The sky was just dawning, and the palace gate was crowded with officials who had come to the early dynasty.

However, who is first and who is backward is particular.

At first, when he went to court, the ministers rushed to be the first and were crowded.

Later, the order of entering the court was formulated: "The general entered first, the second close officer, the second prince and the marquis, the second five prefectures and six departments, and the second Shuntian Mansion and miscellaneous officials in Beijing." ”

"Changning Bo early." Many officials who were familiar with Zhang Yun greeted him.

Zhang Yun responded with a smile one by one, and then walked in the direction of Xu Ning, standing directly behind him.

"The boy has seen his uncle."

Xu Ning turned his head and smiled at Zhang Yun and nodded.

Then he began to close his eyes and wait for the palace door to open.

Zhang Siwei and his henchmen looked at Zhang Yun with a hint of coldness in their eyes, and they couldn't wait to eat Zhang Yun.

"Boom!"

With a loud bang, the palace gate slowly opened, and both sides were quickly filled with Praetorian guards with spears.

The officials who were originally scattered lined up one after another and leaned towards the palace in an orderly manner.

Zhang Yun followed behind Xu Ning, walked for about 20 minutes, and finally arrived at the Jinluan Palace.

After entering the hall, he found a place to stand still, quietly waiting for the opening of the dynasty this morning.

After about 30 minutes, the ministers in the hall finally arrived, and Wanli was late with Feng Baoshan.

"You Aiqing will play if you have something, and you will retreat if you have nothing to do." After Wanli sat down, he began the routine operation.

Zhang Siwei stepped out directly: "Your Majesty, the minister impeached Changning Bo Zhang Yun for privately trading with the Japanese Kou, please make a clear decision." ”

"Yes, it must be punished severely."

"Chang Ningbo, you are too bold, you have no law."

“......”

Zhang Siwei and his party echoed one after another.

Zhang Yun chuckled lightly and said slowly: "Your Majesty, the first emperor has already opened the sea, and besides, the minister is just selling some tea, Zhang Ge is afraid that he is exaggerating." ”

"Could it be that Zhang Ge always said that the first emperor was wrong?"

When Zhang Siwei heard that Zhang Yun buttoned his big hat, he said coldly: "Hmph, although the sea was opened in the first year of Longqing, it was forbidden to trade with the Japanese Kou, and Changning Bo wouldn't know it." ”

"Elder Zhang Ge, the original intention of the former emperor was that he didn't want weapons and other military supplies to flow into the hands of the Japanese invaders, so I went to sell some tea, which would be harmless."

"You're using strong words."

Wanli saw that the two were arguing, and said: "Don't quarrel between the two, Zhang Yun went to sea with my permission." ”

"However, I didn't say that you should go to Japan."

"That's it, Chang Ningbo will be fined for half a year."

"Chang Ningbo, are you convinced?" In the end, Wanli looked at Zhang Yun with a smile.

Zhang Yun lowered his head and pretended to be sincere, and said in a deep voice: "The minister is guilty." ”

"Your Majesty!" Zhang Siwei saw that Wanli was biased against Zhang Yun and shouted anxiously.

The fine for half a year is not painful for Zhang Yun.

How much is it for half a year? Serious people who rely on Yulu to eat.

Wanli heard that Zhang Siwei was still unconvinced, and his face sank.

Then he said coldly, "Huh? How? Do you still have different meanings? ”

"Minister, minister don't dare."

Wanli saw that Zhang Siwei was soft, and his face was full of smiles.

Then Wanli said: "It's time for the emperor's policy of opening the sea to change, as long as it is not military supplies in the future, the people can allow free trade." ”

"Now Daming will open a port, starting with Qingdao."

"I'll leave this matter to Chang Ningbo."

Zhang Siwei opened his mouth to refute, but the rest of the cabinet members were supportive, so they had to agree.

"Also, the position of the governor of Shandong has been vacant for a long time, and Zhang Chucheng, the political envoy of Shandong, has been working in Shandong for some years, so let him be promoted to governor."

"Your Majesty, do you have to think about this matter again?" Zhang Siwei immediately jumped out.

"I have inspected Zhang Chucheng for a long time and found that he is indeed a good talent."

Zhang Siwei still wanted to speak.

Wanli slapped the table and said angrily: "Why don't I be the emperor for you?" ”

"The minister is afraid, but the minister does not dare." Zhang Siwei was so frightened that he hurriedly knelt on the ground.

"Get up."

Then, Wanli glanced at the ministers and said with a smile: "Ladies and gentlemen, is there anything else to report?" ”

Zhang Yun took a step forward and arched his hand: "The emperor is fortunate to have the prince now, and he should celebrate with the whole world." ”

"The minister, please the emperor, please open Enke!"

Wanli smiled at Zhang Yun and said slowly: "Yes!" ”

This time, Zhang Siwei and his party did not stop them, but began to compete for the position of the chief examiner.

After all, whoever is the examiner will be able to harvest a lot of fresh blood.

In order to balance, the three examiners are Geng Xiangxiang, Shen Li, and Shen Zhengyi.

Geng Xiangxiang is Zhang Juzheng's hometown, and he is also the deputy capital of the third product, Shen Li does not need to say much about the servant of the ministry, and he is the third product.

Shen has always been a waiter in the Ministry of Etiquette, and he is a third product.

The size is just right.

And these three parties belong to three camps, Geng Xiang is Zhang Juzheng's henchman, Shen Li is in the middle and no one relies on anyone, and Shen has always fallen to Zhang Siwei.

"Your Ministry of Rites came up with a charter earlier, and strive to be able to take the palace test in the spring of next year." Wanli commanded.

Then he walked towards the outside of the Jinluan Palace, and went straight to Concubine Zheng's bedroom.

The ministers lowered their heads and congratulated Wanli, and when they saw him go away, they raised their heads and began to discuss the imperial examination.

Zhang Yun chuckled and stepped out step by step and walked towards home.

"Xu Guangqi, don't let me down." On the way back, Zhang Yun muttered in a low voice.

He asked Wanli to open Enke, completely for Xu Guangqi, and didn't want him to waste in Huating.

The Ministry of Rites moved quickly, and immediately formulated the regulations, and the news quickly spread to all parts of Daming by the post station.

Songjiang Prefecture, Huating County, suburbs.

"Brother Zi, Brother Zi."

At this time, Xu Guangqi had just finished picking up water and was about to warm up the book when he heard someone calling him.

Xu Guangqi looked at the person and said with a smile: "Brother Zimei, why are you here?" ”

The person who came was his classmate and friend, Du Ling, whose words were beautiful.

Du Ling panted and said: "The emperor is fortunate to have the dragon son, reopen Enke this autumn, your chance has come." ”

"Really?!" Xu Guangqi grabbed Du Ling's arm and shouted excitedly.

His mother was seriously ill during the last township test, and he had to stay to take care of him, so it was delayed.

"Really! Here's your chance. ”

"You're going to be able to make it to high school this time." Du Ling said with a smile.

"Then I'll borrow your auspicious words."

After hearing this, Du Ling quipped: "What? Won't you invite me in for a glass of water? ”

"Oh, you see I'm confused."

"The humble house is shabby, you don't want to laugh."

Then the two of them walked towards the house.

Du Ling picked up the bowl and drank three bowls directly, which quenched his thirst.

"Happy!" Du Ling smiled with satisfaction.

Then he was leaving.

"Guangqi, who's out there?"

"Aunt, I am Zixian's classmate, my name is Du Ling."

Du Ling heard Xu's mother ask, and hurriedly replied.

Then he said what he meant.

After hearing this, Xu's mother shook Xu Guangqi's hand excitedly: "You have to take the exam for me this time, don't live up to the expectations of your benefactor and your father." ”

"Aunt, don't worry, with the knowledge of the first brother, isn't the township test ready to be caught?"

"I'm going to be angry if you say that again." Xu Guangqi pretended to be angry.

"Mother, you have a good rest first, I still have something to talk about with Brother Zimei."

"Go, go, you young people have a good talk."

The two then went to the courtyard.

"If Brother Zixian is the top student in high school, don't forget my old friend."

"you, I'm so angry if you make fun of me again."

The two had a fight, and then Xu Guangqi said, "What about you?" If you don't win this time, what are your plans? ”

Du Ling sighed and said helplessly: "There are too many people in our Ying Tianfu, and I am already lucky to be able to pass the Xiucai exam." ”

"Where would you dare to expect anything else."

"Don't be discouraged, you are only twenty-five years old now, and there are many people who are not even talented at this age."

"That's it, that's it, I also see it, if I don't win this time, I'll be honest and be a rich man." Du Ling laughed to himself.

"Why should you be willing to fall, that merchant has been cheap since ancient times."

Du Ling shook his head and said with a smile: "You don't have to persuade me, Your Majesty has issued a decree to allow free trade at sea." ”

"There's a lot to be done here, and I'm going to go north to Qingdao to do a great job."

Xu Guangqi saw that Du Ling had made up his mind, and it was difficult to persuade him again, so he had to congratulate him: "Then I will congratulate Brother Zimei on showing his strength." ”

"I also congratulate you on the title of the gold list."

Later, the two talked again, and Du Ling took his leave.

He still has to go home and review the book again, although there is little hope, but who is not alive with a fluke?

Xu Guangqi watched his back as he left, until the back disappeared, and then he returned to the house and picked up the book and began to study.

In fact, he has long been familiar with the content of the book, and now he is just looking for some comfort in his heart.

He is determined to win this imperial examination and cannot afford to lose.