The war in the northwest has temporarily subsided and entered a relatively relaxed period of preparation for war, and the ministers of the DPRK and China naturally do not think that Zhang Zhou can really set foot on the grassland.

Recently, due to the peace and quiet in the northwest, even the cabinet's daily night duty has been canceled.

After Li Dongyang was on duty for several days in a row, after the court discussion was over, Liu Jian also brought a message from the celebrant and told Li Dongyang that he could go home and rest for a few days.

"Binzhi, you should prepare for personal affairs these days, Dongzhuang has entered Beijing in the past few days, I heard that he has not been able to visit you several times, and you should not be left out in the cold."

Liu Jian seemed to be very concerned about Li Dongyang.

Because Zhu Youzhi is the birthday of the third day of the seventh month, this day is the Wanshou Holy Day, whether it is the envoys of Fanbang, or the vassal kings, nobles, and officials in various places, they will send people or personally come to Beijing to congratulate the emperor on his birthday, this year's Wanshou Festival is different from the past, and the Ming Dynasty won one after another in the border war, which is when the emperor is in high spirits.

At this time, I came to give gifts to the emperor, mostly to take advantage of the opportunity to pat myself on the back.

Dongzhuang is now the number of Kong Hongtai, known as "Mr. Dongzhuang", and is better with Li Dongyang.

Of course, Kong Hongtai didn't come alone when he came to the capital this time, and he also brought his nephew Kong Wenshao to visit Li Dongyang nominally to contact feelings, but in fact, he just wanted to remind Li Dongyang...... The marriage contract between our two families has arrived, and it has been said that your daughter and Lu will marry in three years, and now that three years have passed, we should negotiate the marriage, right?

Li Dongyang was on duty for several days in a row, in fact, just to hide from Kong Hongtai.

As a result, Kong Hongtai couldn't visit there, so he actually dragged the relationship to Liu Jian to help make peace, and then Liu Jian instructed Li Dongyang to "prepare for private affairs".

It means that these days, you are concentrating on marrying your daughter, and we will help you take care of the court.

Li Dongyang's face was of course a little ugly.

The descendants of the Confucian family, the heirs of the future Yan Shenggong...... This future son-in-law doesn't seem to have to pick from his background to his character, but the problem is ...... What kind of thing is the father-in-law? He who commits adultery and murders more than one ...... Don't say that I, Li, am the emperor of the dynasty, even if I am an ordinary person, this kind of marriage will not be rare.

But the arrow is on the line...... I can't drag it anymore.

"Got it."

Li Dongyang responded.

Of course, Liu Jian also understands that Li Dongyang has an opinion on this matter, but everything has been decided, and you Li Dongyang can only admit it, and besides, the Confucian family is also the "loyal minister and noble" of the Ming Dynasty, and there is no problem with anyone insulting anyone.

As for your father-in-law......

Isn't it precisely because of the bad character of the child's father that the child needs to marry you, the daughter of a scholar's family, to demonstrate the legitimacy of his heir?

This is to stabilize the Ming scholars, but also to stabilize the imperial court.

As the so-called sacrificing the small self and completing the big self, Binzhi, you just endure it.

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The fire screen is still on the way to Beijing, Zhu Youzhu has been in good spirits in the past few days, and he will go to Wenhua Hall to see his son when he has nothing to do, and occasionally call his son to Qianqing Palace.

There is only one purpose.

Examinations.

Zhu Youzhu also felt that transferring Zhang Zhou to the northwest seemed to be negligent in teaching his son, since the famous teacher invited could not go into battle, only he, the father, took action personally.

"Father, when will Mr. Zhang be summoned? Erchen still misses him a little! ”

When taking the school exam that day, Zhu Houzhao's performance was very bad.

But Zhu Youzhi didn't blame, but when he was about to take his son to Kunning Palace for a family reunion dinner, Zhu Houzhao mentioned it to his father.

Zhu Youzhu seemed to have the same idea as his son, and he said: "Respect the teacher, it's very good." ”

Even Dai Yi and Xiao Jing next to him looked at it and thought that it was really a father's kindness and filial piety.

Both of them were fascinated by Zhang Bingkuan, and Zhang Bingkuan's level of pouring fan soup was really unusual.

But who makes people have the ability?

Zhu Houzhao said: "If it weren't for my father's death, it would be inconvenient for Mr. Zhang to come back, and you could send your sons to the northwest!" Erchen went to the northwest, and he also studied hard with him! ”

"Nonsense!"

Zhu Youzhu shouted with full breath, which instantly made the atmosphere in the Qianqing Palace a little tense.

was still a father and son filial piety, but it immediately became the scene of a large-scale disaster that the six relatives did not recognize.

Zhu Houzhao argued: "Why not? Where to learn is not to learn? Father can rest assured that with Mr. Zhang's ability, he can teach his sons and daughters while dispatching troops, and his sons can also learn some things about fighting wars and governing the country from him, which can be described as killing multiple birds with one stone. ”

"Ahem, ahem, ahem......"

Zhu Youzhu was furious, choking on saliva and coughing.

I always think that Bingkuan doesn't play cards according to the routine, and now his son has begun to learn from him, this must not be my own child!

"Your Majesty, take care." Dai Yi hurriedly persuaded.

Zhu Youzhu blocked the eunuch who was going to come over to stroke his back, and said coldly: "Prince, you are now focusing on schoolwork, and don't think about those crooked things. I know what you're thinking, managing the military and other things, sometimes it's really what you should learn, it's not a crooked path, but that will have to be studied when you become an adult. ”

"As for Bingkuan, others are in the northwest, and they are busy with more than just using soldiers, he is planning for me to plan the northwest strategy for the next ten years or even decades, and he is doing his best for the Ming Dynasty, as for you...... Don't think I don't know what you want to do! ”

"Since ancient times, the prince has not allowed to leave the capital easily, unless you are old enough to decide the affairs of the court, I will never let you travel far!"

Zhu Youzhu is still thinking in his heart, you stinky boy can travel far if you want to, wait for your father to give you a few more brothers, and then I won't be too lazy to care about you!

Zhu Houzhao was very annoyed when he heard this, and argued eagerly: "But father, if he doesn't come back, his sons won't be able to learn anything!" Erchen needs famous teachers, and those old-fashioned Hanlin Academy are really unbearable......"

"Enough!"

Zhu Youzhu is angry every day, and he also throws his face at his son every day, "You don't have to go to Kunning Palace today, just go back and study behind closed doors, you don't even have to go out of the East Palace these days!" Before my birthday, if you get into trouble again, see how I clean you up! ”

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Zhu Youzhi made this arrangement, not only to let his son study with peace of mind, but also to worry that the vassal kings from all over the country would come to Beijing to congratulate him on his birthday, and he might have ill intentions.

is only a son of the emperor, and in some things he is a little empty, and he is a weak heart.

For fear that his son would accidentally have some accidents, then Daming would not even have a prince, and it is not uncommon for a child to die this year.

"Optimistic about the prince!"

Before Zhu Youzhu went to Kunning Palace, he also deliberately reminded Xiao Jing.

This means that with the help of the power of Dongchang, the prince's daily life and behavior must be strictly restricted, and he must not be allowed to mess around.

"Yes." Xiao Jing hurriedly responded.

Zhu Youzhu sighed: "It's a pity that Bingkuan is not here, and I don't know what will happen recently. ”

Xiao Jing and Dai Yi were both thinking.

Didn't you say it yourself, Your Majesty, if there is any major event in the future, you will ask Zhang Zhou, and if there is a major event, he will definitely announce it in advance?

Now it seems that the person who doesn't talk is your majesty, right?

Xiao Jing seemed to remember something, and reminded: "Your Majesty, it is said that Mr. Zhang is now mining around Datong Town, but there is still a play on the way, is it possible to remind Your Majesty of something?" ”

Zhu Youzhu shook his head: "Most of his performances are for the military affairs of the northwest, and he is also easy to predict the heavenly opportunity, the so-called heavenly opportunity cannot be revealed, how can I be strong?" ”

Dai Yi said: "Your Majesty, do you want to let Qin Tianjian give me a test?" ”

"Huh?"

Zhu Youzhu frowned and looked at Xiao Jing, his eyes seemed to say, are you sick?

In the past, Qintian monitoring was also measured, and it was better than nothing.

But now that there is a guy who is as accurate as a prophet, you want me to listen to the nonsense that Qin Tianjian has measured again? Is there any difference between what I heard and what I didn't?

Dai Yi probably also felt that he had lost his words, so he quickly lowered his head and said nothing.

"In the future, let the people of Qin Tianjian learn more from Bingkuan, they are also Taoists, why is there such a gap?" Zhu Youzhu complained.

Xiao Jing said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang's side should not be considered a Taoist, but an immortal." ”

Dai Yi was stunned at first, thinking in his heart, is there any essential difference between Taoism and immortalism?

But thinking about it again, it seems that Zhang Zhou is really very tall when he says he is a half-immortal, who makes Zhang Zhou hit every time? The mouth is as open as it gets?

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Li Dongyang Mansion.

Li Dongyang still met Kong Hongtai.

Originally, when Kong Hongtai delivered the post, he made it clear that he wanted to bring his nephew to see him, but when Li Dongyang sent someone to invite him, he also made a special statement that he only saw Kong Hongtai alone, which roughly meant ...... Even if Kong Wenshao is my son-in-law, I don't want to see him.

Only Dongzhuang, you are my friend, I will give you face to meet you.

didn't even see his future son-in-law, Li Dongyang actually reminded Kong Hongtai that if there is something convenient when you meet, you can say that it is not convenient...... If you can't mention anything like marriage, don't mention it.

After Kong Hongtai arrived at the Li Mansion, he really knew each other very well.

This person has a bold personality, plus he is a contemporary Yan Shenggong, with an outstanding status in the literary world, plus he is humorous and sociable, and he has a good staff in the capital, every time he goes to the capital, a bunch of people meet him, and many people will invite him over to show his identity.

Look, even the people from the Yan Sheng Gong family have come to my house, and the lintel of my house is very high, right?

But Kong Hongtai's biggest regret is that he has no son in this life.

Kong Hongtai has always regarded his eldest brother's eldest son, that is, Kong Wenshao, as his own.

Kong Hongtai is fifty years old, and he still looks very humble in front of Li Dongyang, and then after the two of them sat down, Kong Hongtai also mentioned the purpose of his visit to the capital...... did not mention his nephew's marriage, but mentioned the restoration of the crown belt for his eldest brother Kong Hongxu.

Historically, Kong Hongxu was in the eleventh year of Hongzhi, and he was played in Shandong, requesting the restoration of the crown belt, and was approved by Zhu Youji.

However, due to the impact of Zhang Zhou's appearance, this incident did not take place in the middle of last year, so that Kong Hongtai had to take advantage of this time to come to Beijing and specially tell his eldest brother.

If he didn't restore the crown belt, he still wore a guilty body, Kong Hongtai saw that his body was not as good as day by day, in order for his nephew to legally inherit the title in the future, even if he felt that the eldest brother was guilty, he had to do something for the entire Kong family.

Li Dongyang said: "This matter should not be mentioned by you, you should ask the local feudal divisions, the divisions, etc., or find the inspector to go to Beijing to play." It's best to find a friend who won't cause trouble. ”

In fact, Li Dongyang now also wants Kong Hongxu to restore the crown belt.

Even if this father-in-law is no longer a thing, but the marriage contract has been decided, he always hopes that his father-in-law can be exempted from a crime, so that he can have a little face.

This is also the reason why Kong Hongtai came to him, roughly speaking, you Li Dongyang don't want her father-in-law to be a sinner when your daughter passes through the door, right?

Kong Hongtai was puzzled: "I have also looked for it before, but recently I have been in the Jingshi...... There are too many incidents, and few local officials dare to speak out easily, why don't you help dredge it up? ”

Can you find someone to intercede, and you can also use it to find you Li Dongyang?

It is precisely because of the rise of Zhang Zhou in the DPRK that the status of the official is not as good as before, and now the local officials have also begun to see the wind and rudder, the point is that the emperor has not shown any goodwill to the Confucian family in the past two years...... There is no choice but for you to come forward and find someone to help make peace.

"Hmm."

Li Dongyang nodded.

In this matter, he will not shirk.

The two continued to talk, Kong Hongtai talked about Wei Ninghai's good news, and also knew that Zhang Zhou had a special status in the DPRK, so he only mentioned congratulations to Daming, but did not mention Zhang Zhou.

After the salute greetings, Li Dongyang originally wanted to leave Kong Hongtai for dinner, and Kong Hongtai was also very familiar and wanted to leave first.

Because at this time, Kong Hongtai didn't say half a word for his nephew's marriage, but he was a little embarrassed, and when sending off the guests, he took the initiative to say: "Recently, the little girl has been studying women's studies, and she has specially invited someone to come back to teach, and now she is still young, and the marriage may as well be postponed for another year." ”

It means that the marriage contract will not be fulfilled this year, so let me stay with my daughter for another year, and talk about it next year.

Kong Hongtai said with a smile: "What Bin Zhi said is very true, the children are still young, and it is not too late to get married in a year." ”

That's kind words.

Li Dongyang's daughter is sixteen years old, Kong Wenshao is also seventeen years old, in this year, it is very appropriate to get married at this age, Li Dongyang has to say that he has to wait...... It's a bit unreasonable.

But who let Li Dongyang suffer a big grievance in this marriage?

Now Kong Hongtai still has to worry about fighting for the crown belt for his eldest brother, so naturally he will not force it to fight.

Anyway, the marriage contract has been decided, it's not her but her, and the marriage is gone.

What the emperor approves, even you, Li Dongyang, can't make a difference!

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Li Dongyang sent Kong Hongtai away, and he was in a bad mood.

saw his son Li Zhaoxian walking in front of him, at this time Li Zhaoxian was probably about to go out, but was stopped by Li Dongyang.

"Father, aren't you meeting with Yan Shenggong?" Li Zhaoxian was still very puzzled.

When a big man like Yan Shenggong comes to the door, you can drive people away with a few words? Doesn't that seem like the kind of hospitality you're used to?

Li Dongyang said: "Where are you going?" ”

Li Zhaoxian said with a smile: "Meet up with friends, go out to drink a few glasses of water and wine, and discuss poetry." By the way, father, today's talented daughter of the Lin family, who is full of Beijing teachers, came to the house to teach her sister about women's studies, and I originally wanted to pay a visit, but it was inconvenient, it was a pity. ”

"Are you cured?"

Li Dongyang looked very displeased.

The son's personality is not very pleasing to him, but there is no way, he still has this one son still alive now, and he is still infected with an incurable disease.

As for the "talented woman of the Lin family" mentioned by Li Zhaoxian, it was naturally Lin Yi who was invited back by Li Dongyang to give his daughter who was about to marry about women's studies and female filial piety.

Don't look at Lin Yi as a concubine, her status in the marriage market is not high, but Lin Yi is a well-known figure in the women's school.

is that Lin Yi is the daughter of Lin Han, the highest institution of learning in the dynasty, and Lin Yi was famous for his poetry in Beijing before, but no one who wants to invite Lin Yi home to teach his daughter about women's studies can be moved, this is all his face as a scholar, and the Lin family will let Lin Yi come.

Li Zhaoxian didn't fight with his father, he smiled and said: "Father, my son's illness has improved a lot, and I will think more about family affairs recently, and I hope you don't talk too much." Go out first. You also go and get busy first. ”

"This ...... Alas! ”

Li Dongyang was also a little helpless in the face of this son who seemed to be very chic.

However, there are only seedlings in the family.

His hope of inheriting the incense also fell on this son.

It's still going to have to be coaxed.

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Palace.

Zhu Youzhi had just finished lunch with Empress Zhang, and Zhu Youzhi originally planned to stay in Kunning Palace for a nap, just in the scorching heat, it was the most suitable for a nap in the afternoon, but Xiao Jing rushed to Kunning Palace to find it.

"Your Majesty......"

Xiao Jing's face looked like there was some great event.

Zhu Youzhu first glanced at his wife, who looked slightly disappointed, and asked, "Is there a war situation in the northwest?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, no, it was Mr. Zhang who came to the court, involving the future of the DPRK and China." Xiao Jing said happily.

"Whew!"

Zhu Youji's clothes seemed to be in the wind, and he almost jumped up from the chair.

Empress Zhang glanced at Xiao Jing and said, "If you have something to say, just talk about it." ”

This means, don't snatch my husband away, and don't fool people with business.

Zhu Youzhu smiled and said: "Queen, many of the things mentioned by Bingkuan are not convenient to explain in the inner curtain, they are all state affairs, I will come over early tonight, so I won't accompany you first!" Tell Xiurong that I am busy with court affairs first! ”

didn't even have time to say goodbye to his daughter, so Zhu Youzhu went out with Xiao Jing and went to the Qianqing Palace.

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In front of Zhu Youji, there was Zhang Zhou's recital.

In the eyes of the four celebrant eunuchs, Zhu Youzhu looked like a groom official who was about to lift the bride's red hijab, with an excited look, but he seemed to be a little nervous, for fear of some kind of demons and monsters under the red hijab...... That look of expectation, excitement, and vague worry made Dai Yi and them fully understand Zhang Zhou's PUA skills.

"Bingkuan is really a roundworm in my stomach, he knows what I want, so he sent it at this time." Zhu Youzhu smiled.

Immediately, Zhu Youzhu personally opened Zhang Zhou's not very formal recital.

Because the song is folded, the first fold, the four words "Huilu disaster" were written.

That is, fire.

Zhu Youzhu sighed in his heart and asked, "Which palace in this palace is going to have a disaster?" ”

Xiao Jing and the others were stunned, we didn't dare to watch this kind of secret performance, how could we know where to go?

Waiting for Zhu Youzhu to open the second fold, there was a detailed explanation on it, Xiao Jing and others looked over, although the text on it was dense, but the most conspicuous words at the beginning still explained the location ...... "Xuansheng Temple Disaster".

In other words, the fire may have started in the Temple of Literature.

As for whether it is the Confucian Temple of Jingshi, or the Confucian Temple of Queli, that is, Qufu's, what Zhang Zhou talked about later, involving causes and consequences, etc., because there were too many words, the emperor didn't let them read them, and they didn't know for a while.

After Zhu Youzhu finished reading, he immediately waved his hand and said, "Rumor Li Ge is coming to see you!" ”

(End of chapter)