Zhang Mao is not Yang Peng and the like in the end, and he is different from the Chengguo Mansion who came up and gave silver as a thank you gift.

can mix with the head of the Ming Dynasty, and Old Man Zhang's methods are also extraordinary.

If you want to bind, you must bind deeply, you can't tie half and loosen half, and make your intention clear is to take the position of governor of Jingying, and the conditions can help Zhang Zhou integrate into the court......

This kind of deal.

It was difficult for Zhang Zhou to refuse.

The banquet of the British Duke's house is over.

Zhang Zhou finally took Jiang Dezhong out of the mansion, and Old Man Jiang still felt that this was a glorious thing.

"Virtuous son-in-law, see if the old man can get along with people, right? This British mansion has not disgraced you! ”

Jiang Dezhong was smug.

"Daddy!" Jiang Shanquan on the side pulled him, and he couldn't listen to his son anymore.

Zhang Zhou said: "You can do business with the Governor's Mansion, but you have to hand it over to others." ”

The smile on Jiang Dezhong's face froze and asked, "Virtuous son-in-law, do you have a grudge against Yinzi?" ”

"I have no enmity with Yinzi, but I want to save my life, do you know who Li Guang is?" Zhang Zhoudao.

Jiang Dezhong pondered for a moment, and even looked at his son, who was embarrassed, and felt that the situation didn't seem to be right.

"Is that the national teacher with great powers? I heard that he knows astronomy and geography, and the emperor trusts him very much......"

Jiang Dezhong still has some insight in the end, and when he arrived in the capital, he also heard everything he should inquire.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Do you know how he died?" ”

Jiang Dezhong shook his head.

"He was corrupt and perverted the law, and in the end, because of the fire in Qingning Palace, His Majesty thought it was an omen from heaven, and he killed himself in fear, father-in-law, you don't want to follow in his footsteps, right?" Zhang Zhoudao.

Jiang Dezhong said with a smile: "Don't use these things to scare the old man, the old man doesn't understand those ...... Uh, virtuous son-in-law, you mean...... You're Li Guang, aren't you? ”

"Father, let's not talk about it, do you know what the Zhang family told us after they detained you? Let's bring Bingkuan to see us, otherwise we won't let people go, your previous business in the capital warehouse has been seized by the people of the Governor's Mansion......"

Jiang Dezhong thought that he had been treated, and his face was bright.

Now he knew that his recklessness had put him in danger.

If it weren't for Zhang Zhoulai today, maybe he wouldn't even be able to get out of the British Mansion.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Father-in-law, it's good that you know the proportions, I won't stop you from doing business with the Governor's Mansion, but I said that you must find an agent and completely clean up this matter." I don't want to go to some house next time to pick you up, the British Duke and I have interests in the place, it's better to discuss, if you fall into the hands of some people...... I'm afraid it's ...... Immortals are hard to protect. ”

Zhang Zhou didn't scare Lao Jiang at this point.

Zhang Mao is very familiar with the rules and knows how to deal with the ministers, but if it is the two brothers of the Zhang family, there is no room for negotiation.

It's light to bankrupt your family, but not every time there is a big family like the Zhou family that can make the emperor jealous, and it is only on the premise that the Empress Dowager Zhou is not dead.

"The old man has drunk too much, go back and sleep well, virtuous son-in-law, let's talk back, talk back ......"

Jiang Dezhong felt that his outlook on life had collapsed a little.

Obviously, the son-in-law reminded him to stay away from the powerful, but he didn't listen, and now he almost fell into trouble, and he has to rely on his son-in-law to get people......

I feel that my old face has been lost.

Afraid of being embarrassed in front of his son-in-law, he pretended to drink too much and hurriedly asked his son to send him away.

"Bingkuan, you ......" Jiang Shanquan stuffed his father into the carriage first, and looked back at Zhang Zhou, meaning that I brought you over, and I must send you back first.

Zhang Zhou pointed to Sun Shangqi and the others who were still waiting on the side, and said, "You don't have to worry about my side, you go to the capital to persuade my old father-in-law, don't cause any more trouble." I'm just a lifter now, and it's hard to move an inch in the capital! ”

……

……

Zhang Zhou went home and just made a simple settlement, and he was about to enter the palace.

In addition to reporting to the emperor about the process of his prospecting, there is another thing that involves Zhang Zhou's vital interests, that is, the tribute selection specially prepared for him a year ago.

Inside the Qianqing Palace.

Zhang Zhou and Zhu Youzhu had a very happy conversation.

Zhu Youzhu hadn't seen Zhang Zhou for a few days, and he seemed very enthusiastic, if it weren't for Gu Nian, Zhang Zhou had just returned to the capital, and he might have to pull Zhang Zhou to stay in the palace and talk at night.

“…… Recently, both in terms of complexion and body, I have been much better, and the conditioning method you gave is really useful. ”

Zhu Youzhi's face was much more ruddy, and he had enough confidence to speak.

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "That's Your Majesty has the blessing of God." ”

Zhu Youzhu raised his hand and said: "Don't say those clichés, you are not that kind of person, and I don't want to use those rules to trap you." Now that you have found all the ore veins, I will ask Dongchang to cooperate with you when you go back to open the mine...... I'll let you meet someone, you're polite! ”

The person that Zhu Youzhu wants Zhang Zhou to see.

It is the Guozi Prison Guozi Sacrifice Wine Lin Han.

Lin Han appeared in the Qianqing Palace with a black face, and it was a very glorious thing to be edicted.

But because he knew that this time he was to report the results of the selection on behalf of Guozijian, and Zhang Zhou was still in the first place, he was very unhappy, after seeing Zhang Zhou, he wanted to find a crack in the ground, and the more bottomless his heart, the more obvious the protective cover on his face.

It was as if it was emitting black gas.

"The result is as expected, but this matter does not need to be announced to the public, let's talk about it after the results of the spring season."

While Zhu Youzhu was speaking, he looked at Zhang Zhou with a smile.

Lin Han was confused no matter how confused he was, at this time he also came over suddenly, no wonder no matter how hard he tried, he didn't pull Zhang Zhou down, the so-called selection of feelings was prepared for Zhang Zhou alone.

The emperor let out his words, whether it was the Hanlin Academy, or Xiao Jing who was the leader, how could he let Lin Han get his wish?

Lin Han said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Gongsheng is a scholar from Fangshi, so he should not accept such a selection to enter the court. ”

Zhu Youzhu smiled and said: "Lin Qing's family, you are wrong, he is not from a monk, he is from a Gongsheng, or Xie Yuan who should be tested in Tianfu Township, and later did some things that a monk did, but he was forced by the situation, and he still had to enter the court with the right path." ”

Lin Han was angry.

Since he wants to participate in the imperial examination, why should he arrange such a back door for him?

Specifically to tease me, is there still a tribute for Guozijian to participate in the exam?

"Lin Qing's family, I heard that when Bingkuan went to Guozijian to accept the tribute election, he had a gambling contract with you?" Zhu Youzhu asked with a smile.

Lin Han was still angry there, but when he heard this, he was shocked.

The emperor even knew this......

Zhang Zhou smiled and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, this is just a joke between the minister and Lin Lao's sacrificial wine. ”

Zhu Youzhu said: "It's okay to laugh and laugh, but Lin Qing's family shouldn't be the kind of person who talks casually." Lin Qing's family, you said yes, right? ”

"Ministers should keep their promises."

When Lin Han spoke, his hands trembled slightly.

Zhu Youzhu said again: "Then Bingkuan, what do you need Lin Qing's family to do, say it to your face." Do you want to enter Beiyong to continue studying? Or do you want Lin Qing's family to give you more guidance in the future? ”

Zhang Zhou heard that the emperor still wanted to help him get a little benefit from Lin Han.

Whether it is knowledge or fame, having a country's priest and wine to help you can indeed achieve twice the result with half the effort.

But Zhang Zhou was thinking in his heart, Your Majesty, you just forced Old Man Lin to do what he didn't want to do, so that he couldn't get off the stage, is it really good? It really pushed me to the opposite side of the civil officials and the scholars.

"Your Majesty, the minister has a small request, but I don't know if Lin Lao's sacrificial wine will be accepted."

"Say!"

This time, Lin Han took the initiative to bring it up.

If you kid have any bad water and pour it out, don't toss people, just do what you promise, anyway, it won't have anything to do with it in the future.

Zhu Youzhu saw that Lin Han was so eager to let Zhang Zhoukai make conditions, he also smiled and reminded: "Bingkuan, it's okay to speak out. ”

Zhang Zhoudao: "Chen published a book of poems a year ago, in which a poem by Lin Saijiu's daughter was used, which gave her some fame, but Lin Saijiu thought it was insulting to the family and sent people back to their ancestral hometown Fujian. The minister didn't want to hurt this Miss Lin because of what he did, and wanted Lin Xijiu to send someone to welcome people back. ”

Lin Han frowned when he heard this.

What does my family have to do with you?

Zhu Youzhu thought for a while and sighed: "It's a good thing to be famous for poetry, why would Lin Qing's family think it's insulting to the family style?" ”

Lin Han said: "The minister didn't think it was insulting to the family. ”

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "Don't hide the Lin sacrifice wine, before Ling Yan left, she wrote a letter to scold me, thinking that I had harmed her life. Your Majesty, that's the case, Miss Lin is likely to delay her marriage because she is going to be sent back to Fujian, so Miss Lin thinks that she has missed her life, and the minister only saw this letter after returning to the capital, and she is very sorry. ”

When Lin Han heard this, he was furious.

How could her daughter correspond to a strange man?

Is this strange man still the sinner who caused her to ruin her family style?

Zhu Youzhu nodded and said, "Then if that's the case, you really shouldn't be like this in the Lin Qing family, it's better to listen to Bingkuan and bring people back." In matters of marriage, you should be cautious. ”

Lin Han hesitated for a moment.

Originally, he had his own family affairs, and others did not want to interfere.

I want my daughter to go wherever she wants, marry her if she wants to marry, and let her be an old girl for life, that's what I'm happy to do.

But now......

There was a bet with Zhang Zhou first, and the emperor came forward to speak, which was to force him to change his principles.

"Yes." Lin Han gritted his teeth and agreed.

But he hated Zhang Zhou to death in his heart.

Seeing Lin Han so acquainted, Zhu Youzhu smiled and said, "Well, if Lin Qing's family has any doubts about Ling Yan's marriage, I can make arrangements for her." Bingkuan, do you have anything else to ask? ”

Lin Han almost wanted to say, isn't it one? Your Majesty, we can't play around.

If you want to mention this, won't I have to be controlled by this kid in the future?

Zhang Zhou smiled: "It's gone." ”

Zhu Youzhi was a little sorry that Zhang Zhou didn't propose to worship Lin Han as a teacher, or let Lin Han help make a name for himself or something.

After talking for a long time, Zhang Zhou didn't seem to be fighting for anything!

"Bingkuan, your talent is good, and you are also reasonable, knowing that you have mistaken the daughter of the Lin family, and intercede for her...... By the way, is that word really written by the daughter of the Lin family? Zhu Youzhu suddenly asked with a smile.

Zhang Zhou was surprised: "Your Majesty, I don't know what you mean. ”

"Haha. Okay, I don't ask. Lin Qing's family, Bingkuan is a talent, he will not insult Beiyong's reputation in Beiyong, in the future, you will discuss more knowledge, take my reward, and give it to Lin Qing's family. ”

Zhu Youzhu is not unreasonable.

He knew that he might have embarrassed Lin Han this time, so he specially prepared a gift from the emperor, wanting to heal the wounds in Old Man Lin's heart.

……

……

Zhang Zhou and Lin Han went out of the palace together, led by Xiao Jing.

But Xiao Jing walked very far ahead, so that Zhang Zhou and Lin Han could communicate privately.

"Lin Shilang, forgive me." Zhang Zhou said with a smile.

Lin Han said coldly: "Are you letting the old man see what human feelings are?" ”

Zhang Zhou was still laughing.

It's good that you, Old Man Lin, have this level of awareness.

What kind of people do you want to see, do you think you are the son of the country sacrificing wine? Don't you know that the greatest human sophistication of the Ming Dynasty is in the emperor?

"My family's family affairs, why are you interfering?" Lin Han asked angrily.

Zhang Zhou spread his hands and said, "Look at what Lin Shilang said, I don't want to harm your daughter." ”

"Humph!" Lin Han snorted coldly, meaning that you are just nosy.

Zhang Zhoudao: "It seems that Lin Shilang doesn't know much about some things, so Mrs. Ling ...... Didn't I tell you that the woman was ordered to enter the palace a year ago, and the concubine also entered the palace, and she was summoned by the Queen Mother alone? Guess what the Queen Mother's purpose is? ”

Lin Han originally only thought that Zhang Zhou was looking for trouble.

Listening to Zhang Zhou's words, his face suddenly changed from angry to solemn.

They all have black faces, but there are different black methods for black.

Zhang Zhou continued: "The Empress Dowager said a dream before, saying that in a dream she saw a rootless tree next to the Jiaotai Palace, and the first emperor sat on it and talked. And then there is this matter, Lin Shilang should also be a smart person, so I will say it directly, the Empress Dowager wants to choose a concubine for Her Majesty. ”

Lin Han said coldly: "What's the matter with you?" ”

Zhang Zhoudao: "Unfortunately, the person Your Majesty found to interpret the dream is me, and I was also present on the day Ling Yan entered the palace, and the Empress Dowager also paid attention to my suggestions." I wonder what the Empress Dowager would say if she consulted me on this matter in the future. Is it like today, first ask Lin Shilang what you mean? ”

"You ......"

Lin Han was originally furious.

Hearing this, I instantly felt like I was being pinched by Zhang Zhou.

"Lin Shilang, do you want Ling Yan to enter the palace, or don't you want to?"

“……”

"If the Empress Dowager insists on this, I will say that Your Majesty is not suitable for a concubine, will it be too deliberate?"

“……”

Lin Han obviously knew about his wife taking his concubine to give birth to a daughter into the palace, although he didn't know about the part of the Empress Dowager Zhou, after all, the Ruan family didn't see it with his own eyes, but what Zhang Zhou said was reasonable and well-founded, and he didn't suspect that it was false.

Empress Dowager Zhou's thoughts are not a secret.

Even if he worries about his daughter's marriage, it is impossible for his daughter to marry in the palace to compete with Empress Zhang for favor.

Lin Han is the kind of person who is very principled, and never wants to rely on marriage to fight for any benefits for himself, he is a very traditional and authoritarian father.

Zhang Zhou said: "Lin Shilang, in this matter, I also have a little personal opinion. In my opinion, it would be a good thing for Ling Yan to go out for a walk and see more people, at least it would dispel the idea of the Empress Dowager...... To tell you the truth, I wrote the word, and I was helping her. ”

"You ......"

Lin Han wanted to ask, since you want to help my daughter, why do you want her to stay in the capital?

Isn't this a chance for the Queen Mother?

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "Whether this matter is successful or not, it's not where Ling Yan is, but in the words of the Empress Dowager, even if you send Ling Yan to the ends of the earth, and the Empress Dowager orders it, don't you want to take people back?" is deliberate, it is better to be easy-going, let Ling Yan be a talented woman in the capital, and let the men in the world see her style. ”

"Is it important to have a rigorous family style, or is Miss Lin's name important...... Or is Lin Shilang's purpose to let her enter the palace as a concubine...... It's all in Lin Shilang's personal choice. I'm just telling you what I know, but I don't mean anything else. Hehe. ”

(End of chapter)