September 11.

On the day of the Nanjing Cultural Conference.

On the shore of Mochou Lake in the west of Nanjing, all the scholars gathered, and at this time there were debates going on, and the protagonist of the day was the Lingnan School that had been "invited" by Zhang Zhou and came to Jiangnan for the literary competition, and Zhan Ruoshui was the leader of the Lingnan School.

Zhang Zhou was not in a hurry to go to the meeting that day, and the people accompanying him did not include the colleagues of the Sixth Department, because the people of the Sixth Department had to be on errands except for him.

Ying Tianfu Yin Wuxiong and Cheng Minzheng, who was about to go north to serve as the left servant of the Ministry of Officials, as the nominal initiators of this cultural meeting, would go with him, and there was another person, that is, Xu Li, the Duke of Wei who was the commander of the Nanjing garrison and the governor of the military capital of China.

"I never thought that Lai Guogong, you are not only heroic, you can kill the enemy and serve the country on the field, but you are also the champion, which is really admirable and admirable."

Xu Li has been complimenting Zhang Zhou since he met him.

Because Xu Li also knew that Zhu Fu, the Duke of Chengguo, had completed his training, and the emperor would send Zhu Fu back to Nanjing as a garrison minister at any time, and he Xu Li would return to the capital, as for what he would do next, it did not depend on the minister's deliberation, it seemed that the emperor decided, but in fact, the emperor was most willing to adopt Zhang Zhou's opinion.

It seems that both of them are national princes, and their status is equal, and even he Xu Li has the best qualifications and prestige.

But in fact, Xu Li also knows that in terms of his current status in Daming, he is not worthy of lifting shoes for Zhang Zhou.

After all, Zhang Zhou and Xu Li went out of the city, and asked with a smile: "I heard that Wei Guogong recently played a game, and asked to unload his armor and return to the field because of the disaster?" ”

Xu Li sighed: "That's right, the old man has been fighting horses for half his life, and it is time for self-cultivation to cultivate himself, thinking that I have been in the south for a few years, and I have not made any achievements, but I am constantly attacked and accused of my incompetence, saying that I am old and faint, and even disasters are caused by me, I am really ashamed of Your Majesty and colleagues, and I am also ashamed of the people, so I want to go back to Beijing to live a good life." ”

What to take care of.

People with power want to hold on to power until they die, and how many people take the initiative to give up power?

Let's put it nicely...... In fact, Xu Li almost said, in fact, I want to continue to garrison Nanjing, or I am in an important position, but others don't agree, do you want to help me talk about it?

Zhang Zhoudao: "Does the Duke of Wei know about the recent repeated violations of the Tatar prince?" ”

"I heard, it is reported that in the land of Ningxia, the little prince of Tatar has repeatedly invaded, and I heard that the trilateral general system of Qin Lao made Taiwan, but he was unable to draw troops and horses, and I heard that Zhijie also went?" Xu Li's mention of Zhu Feng was like mentioning his own nephew.

In fact, the two families of Wei Guogong and Chengguo Gong are still very good, and when Zhu Feng was still in Nanjing, he often went to the Wei Guogong Mansion to visit and study.

Zhang Zhoudao: "I don't know what kind of strategy Wei Guogong has for resisting the enemy?" ”

"Ahem, no."

When Xu Li heard it, did he want me to go to the northwest to fight?

In that bitter cold place, it will not be good to go, and it is even worse to lose, and you may even lose your title, but you can still avoid it.

But he can't say that I don't want to serve the country loyally for the Ming Dynasty, so I naturally want to find an excuse to push the country, "The old man is only shallow in learning, and if he wants to have a person like Lai Guogong in the army, he doesn't have to worry about the old man!" Ha, this autumn is crisp and the scenery is pleasant. ”

As soon as Zhang Zhou saw Xu Li's appearance, he knew that this kind of person would not have any responsibility.

But he is only fifty years old, and no matter how he looks at it, he no longer has the courage to go into battle to kill the enemy, but he looks like a greasy old man.

Zhang Zhou thought to himself, Daming has such a fat minister, who usually does not practice the art of war, nor does he pay attention to the training of soldiers, this kind of person does not even have the ability to talk on paper when he goes to the battlefield...... It is no wonder that in history, from the middle and late Hongzhi to the early Zhengde period, the Ming border will always be passively beaten.

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Mochou Lake.

Zhu Houzhao also attended in full costume that day, and he was in good spirits that day, because Zhang Zhou said that this cultural meeting was held for him alone.

He came to the literary meeting to show his talent, and by the way, Cheng Minzheng also announced in public that the three poems were made by him...... The young man liked this kind of pretending moment with a long face in front of the person the most, so much so that he forgot what the communication meeting itself was about.

"Brother Zhu, you slow down."

In recent days, Sun Che and others have always called each other brothers and sisters.

They also felt that this ten-year-old boy just looked very ordinary, but in fact, he had a very strong background, had an official background, and was also a high-ranking official in the DPRK.

Zhu Houzhao pointed to a large platform by Mochou Lake and said, "What is that?" ”

"That's Shuiting, it's the island on the lake, but only those who are invited can enter, and those who compete in the literary world today will still enter it." Gong Yeping said, looking back, "Don't look at the number of scholars who have come to Nanjing recently, but in fact, only those students in Lingnan will be taken seriously, after all, the name of this literary meeting is actually the result of the debate between Bachelor Zhang and the Lingnan School." ”

Zhu Houzhao said excitedly: "Then I'll go in and listen to it too." ”

Hu Feng said: "I went to the government in advance, but the government didn't give permission to do it, saying that it was not an invite, unless there was an official with him, he couldn't enter." ”

"Official?" Zhu Houzhao didn't quite understand these things.

Hu Feng explained: "It is the certificate of being an official, and if you have official character, you can pass it by yourself." ”

Zhu Houzhao muttered: "How many products am I?" ”

Liu Jin leaned over and said, "Childe, you are not an official." ”

"Hey, too." Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "But I'm better than them." ”

Sun Che said with a smile: "Little boy, your talent is very good, and you don't necessarily need to be an official to be famous in history, and the same can be done with those three poems." But Master Cheng will be there today, if he says in public that those three poems were written by him, I'm afraid you...... Or still suffer a dumb loss. ”

"Go and call Yang Peng." Zhu Houzhao said to Liu Jin.

"Yes."

On that day, Yang Peng was responsible for protecting Zhu Houzhao.

Yang Peng was secretly protected before, but after Zhu Hou lived in the palace annex, Yang Peng's identity could also be made public.

With Yang Peng, the Dongchang factory, Zhu Houzhao knew that he could walk sideways today, and he wanted to go wherever he wanted.

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"Who's that?"

Gongyeping and a few people looked at Yang Peng who came over, Yang Peng also had a few capable men with him, because he needed to protect Zhu Houzhao that day, and there were many people, although Yang Peng ordered that the accompanying Jinyi guards should not wear official uniforms, but the weapons and other things were still very complete.

As soon as Sun Che and the others saw the posture of the people brought by Yang Peng, they felt that the other party was not ordinary.

"Childe." Yang Peng came over to give Zhu Houzhao a salute.

Zhu Houzhao said: "What about my pass? I'm going to the water and get me the best seat. ”

"Yes." Yang Peng beckoned, "Escort Gongzi to Shui Ting." ”

The water of Mochou Lake is connected to the shore by wooden bridges, and there are three more.

On that day, the wooden bridge was actually blocked, and the officers and soldiers were not allowed to pass without a pass, but with Yang Peng leading people to open the way, it was naturally easy for them to pass through the wooden bridge.

Sun Che asked in a low voice, "Brother Zhu, I see that person is dressed extraordinarily, but he is working in the official mansion?" ”

Zhu Houzhao said: "My husband brought it here." ”

"That gentleman of yours has such a big face, even the people in the government have to give him some face." Sun Che actually wanted to ask, but was he still a student?

A few of us also want to worship such a great gentleman.

Gong Yeping asked: "I don't know what the reputation of the little boy's husband is?" ”

Zhu Houzhao refused to say Zhang Zhou's identity and the yamen he worked for, but when asked about his fame this time, he said: "If you look at him, you will know that he is a jinshi." ”

"No wonder." Gong Yeping said with envy, "I was already a jinshi at a young age, and I was still on an errand in the Nanjing Yamen, so I think I am at least the head of the Sixth Department of Nanjing, and I ...... wherever I go."

"Huh."

Zhu Houzhao thought about it, and his Mr. Zhang was indeed an errand boy in the Sixth Department of Nanjing, but he was not the main officer, but the secretary of the Nanjing Military Department.

Gong Yeping is not wrong.

Went to Tingzhou.

There are still a lot of people.

But unlike those who boast of being a scholar on the shore, but most of them are in the fun, the readers here are obviously of a higher rank.

The soldiers of the Shuntianfu and Nanjing Terracotta Divisions have long guarded the platform, and different schools have their own seats.

Yang Peng said: "Childe, wait here for Master Zhang to come, what do you think?" ”

"Okay." Zhu Houzhao said, "Find me a chair and prepare it for them, we don't belong to any school, just watch the excitement on the side first." ”

Yang Peng hurriedly arranged for people to move the chairs.

Before I could sit down, I saw a local scholar from Nanjing coming over, they had obviously heard of the existence of Zhu Houzhao, and had also seen Zhu Houzhao himself, one of them said: "Isn't this Zhu Shou Zhu a great talent?" ”

Zhu Houzhao looked over and said, "Who are you?" ”

"In Xia, Li Ying is an insignificant scholar in Nanjing." The other party said, "You claim to be proficient in mental science, you can also compose poetry, you boast of Haikou at a young age, and you feel extraordinary, and you can come here today?" ”

Sun Che and the others felt very embarrassed.

Because they also felt that Zhu Houzhao was blowing too much, and they had no face.

Zhu Houzhao said disapprenousively: "It's okay, I'm thick-skinned, and if I feel extraordinary, I'm not extraordinary, if you don't accept it, go back to the top to discuss it, and see who has high knowledge." ”

Li Ying looked ridiculous, and a group of people walked away with a shameful smile on their faces.

It seems that he disdains to get close to Zhu Houzhao.

When the people left, Sun Che reminded: "Brother Zhu, now that we are weaker than others, the matter of those three poems is very unfavorable to you." Don't do that pointless fight today. ”

"No, I'm here to make a name for myself today." Zhu Houzhao looked confident.

"It's coming, it's coming!"

Someone was shouting not far away.

But I saw that on a wooden trestle bridge carved out separately, a group of people in official uniforms came, and among them were Cheng Minzheng, Wu Xiong, as well as Zhang Zhou, Xu Li and others who had just arrived, as well as many people from Nanjing Hanlin Academy.

The scholars became excited.

"It seems that there is Lai Guogong."

The crowd approached Uyang Uyang.

Hu Feng was about to run up to join in the fun, but he was pulled by Gong Yeping, and Sun Che took back his steps......

Gong Yeping asked, "Did you see it the day before yesterday?" ”

Hu Feng also came over suddenly, squinted his eyes and took a closer look, and said, "It's not real, but it seems to be ......."

Of the four high-ranking officials who came, they had seen three of them, even if one of them didn't see it clearly, the three of them got together, and these people all understood.

It turns out that Zhu Houzhao dared to come today because he was the person from the "organizer", doesn't that mean...... This kid didn't brag, he really came to "make a name"?

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is different from Zhu Houzhao and several people who went to Tingzhou.

At the same time, Li Zhaoxian and Li Yu, the brothers and sisters who came from the capital to participate in this grand event, as well as the people who came with them, did not have the opportunity to go to the island at this time.

"Brother Li, I have asked, but the other party doesn't believe that you are the son of a scholar, so ......"

There are also many people around Li Zhaoxian, all of whom are known as "masters" of studying mind, either Li Zhaoxian's classmates in Guozijian or friends he has befriended.

"It's all about to start! I seem to have seen Lai Guogong. Someone said.

Zhang Zhou has appeared in front of people many times in the capital, and has participated in competitions in the literary world, and there are actually many people who know Zhang Zhou.

Li Zhaoxian said: "Follow me and report my father's name, I won't believe it!" ”

When a few people arrived at the bridge, they reported their homes to each other, but the official didn't even look at them.

"Which yamen are you from?" Most of the people who came with Li Zhao were also the children of official eunuchs, so they were naturally very dissatisfied with this behavior of the officers and soldiers.

Li Yu's eyes were bright, and he pulled his brother, and Li Zhaoxian frowned and looked at his sister.

Li Yu said: "They are Jinyiwei's people. ”

Li Zhaoxian took a closer look, and found that, as his sister said, although these people were wearing ordinary official clothes on the outside, they were lined with the outfit of Jinyiwei's flying fish suit.

When Li Zhaoxian found that this group of people was not easy to mess with, he quickly pulled a few companions aside.

"Brother Li, aren't we going up?" Some people are still dissatisfied.

Li Zhaoxian said: "Where to look, not to see? It's just that I can't hear it clearly, but I can still see the situation on the platform from a distance, so it's here. ”

The people accompanying him were still complaining: "Who knew that this Ying Tianfu would be arranged in such a place...... What a disappointment! Isn't it good to find an open place? There are so many places in Tianfu that are suitable for holding a big literary meeting, is this a deliberate attempt not to give us a chance to perform? ”

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The center of the venue.

Arranged by Zhang Zhou, the officiating table was arranged.

The position of the main stage can be relatively high, and there is a certain distance from the opposite viewing platform.

After a few people arrived, they didn't rush to sit down.

"Bang ......"

On Tingzhou, there was the sound of cannons.

The surrounding onlookers were frightened, but in fact, they were empty-packed, just a sound.

Momentum.

Then Cheng Minzheng stepped onto the podium and announced in public: "Our person Cheng Minzheng has won the emperor's grace, and the emperor's grace is in the world...... Today, a meeting of the literary world was held in Yingtianfu, and several colleagues from Lai Guogong, Wei Guogong, Yingtianfu Yin, and Nanhan Forestry Academy were invited to witness the discussion of the academic world. I hope that the soldiers of the world can take Kuangfu Sheji as their own responsibility. Lai Guogong, please! ”

As Cheng Minzheng finished speaking.

Zhang Zhou walked to the main stage from the side.

When the people watching the excitement below saw Zhang Zhou, they were very excited, just like the so-called people who lived in the story.

In the past, Zhang Zhou's reputation was too great, and the literary world also left his reputation, and it was "Daming Huidian" and "Classics of Mind", not to mention Zhang Zhou's ability to defy the sky in the past two years.

Suddenly seeing a living person is no different from seeing a half-immortal.

But the most stunned people present were actually a few people next to Zhu Houzhao.

That's when they found out...... It turns out that this "gentleman" of Zhu Shou's little son is actually the famous Lai Guogong?

"He, he, he, he......" Hu Feng pulled Zhu Houzhao's clothes and stammered when he spoke.

Zhu Houzhao shook off his hand, glared at him and said, "Listen to Mr. Zhang!" ”

As he was talking, Yang Peng had already brought a brocade guard with a serious flying fish suit embroidered spring knife, and it happened that the position here was also empty, and he directly surrounded Zhu Houzhao and a few people in the middle.

And Zhang Zhou on the stage also spoke: "I, Zhang Zhou, have a broad cursive character, and I have been sent to Jiangnan to counsellor for military affairs." Escort the Prince of Daming here! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is invited to the stage! ”

"Wow!"

The entire Tingzhou fryed in an instant.

Along with the shore, soon the news spread in all directions.

And Zhu Houzhao was escorted by Yang Peng and strode towards the steps of the platform.

When he walked up to the stage and stood in front of Zhang Zhou, Sun Che and the three people who came with him were killed and did not take a step on the stage, and they were now in a state of blindness.

Not only Sun Che and them, but even the representatives of the Lingnan school such as Zhan Ruoshui on the opposite side, as well as the representatives of other Jiangjiang, Weinan, and Zhedong schools, were also so surprised that it was difficult to calm down at this time, and everyone had an extremely terrifying thought circling in their hearts...... With Zhang Zhou, there is actually the prince of Daming?

"See His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Zhang Zhou bowed his hand to Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang is polite, this palace came today, just to participate in the grand event of the Jiangnan literary circle, and I want to forgive you." ”

Someone below pointed to the platform and said from afar: "That...... Isn't that Zhu Shou, who wrote poetry? ”

"That's the prince?"

"Those three poems were written by the prince?"

"Damn!"

Originally, there were still people who were going to take a picture of Cheng Minzheng's rainbow fart in advance, such as Master Cheng, you write poems well, your poems are comparable to Li Du...... But now they suddenly realized that whoever it should belong belongs to, and a ten-year-old boy's treasure is not something that ordinary people can snatch.

Zhang Zhoudao: "The minister knows that on the way south of the prince, he was moved and composed three poems. After arriving in Jiangnan, it has been presented to the world, and the ministers and Cheng Shilang and others read it on their behalf, and they are grateful for the depth of the prince's knowledge, the uniqueness of his insights, and the heart of his love for talents. He also asked the prince to write this poem for the world's scholars in public, in order to show the prince's expectations for the world's scholars. ”

"Good!"

Zhu Houzhao was very proud.

By the way, he also glanced at those who used to look down on him under the stage.

Let you say what "hurt Zhongyong" one by one, today this palace will let them see, what is called using power to oppress people, and what is unshakable.

Cheng Minzheng came out in person, pressed a paperweight for Zhu Houzhao, and returned the ink to Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao waved his pen.

He began to write down his three poems on paper one by one.

After Zhu Houzhao finished writing, Zhang Zhou said: "Go back and invite Nanyong to come to the wine, send this character over, and frame it as a warning to the world." ”

Zhu Houzhao smiled: "How Mr. Zhang arranges, it's up to you!" ”

(End of chapter)