Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 91 Vientiane Update

  Xishan.

  Although it was a cold night, the people here no longer feel cold.

Hundreds of large tables are lined up in the shed, and coal stones are piled up everywhere, but most of the miners and their families are not so particular. The cages of food, with a unique aroma, are boiling and talking to each other In other words, the women are busy in the back kitchen, but the men are beaming with joy, talking about wages, and some people are making noise, should the Wang family invite a teacher to come?

  With wages, there is food to eat, clothes to wear, and more than that. The children have nothing to do all day long, so it is necessary to let them know a few words.

  Everyone was talking lively, when suddenly half of the sky was burning red. Although the gorgeous fireworks were far away from the West Mountain, the fire and silver flowers falling from the sky caused the children to cheer.

  Countless people looked in the direction of the capital. On this cold New Year's Eve night, these pairs of longing eyes reflected the light of hope.

  The accountant Liu Xian stood up and said: "Come, drink, toast to the two benefactors."

Speaking of benefactors, everyone stood up, and they were extremely grateful in their hearts. Without two benefactors, they would have frozen to death, and now they can sell their strength and have a bite to eat. In other words, it is tantamount to recreating the same kindness!

  The wine is not good wine, it is yellow, and the inside is a little turbid, and impurities that have not been filtered can be seen with the naked eye, but this wine hits the throat, brings heat, and warms the whole body.

  Many people can't help but wipe their tears secretly when people are not paying attention. The ups and downs of life are normal. But like them, only after experiencing thousands of sufferings, can they meet the slightest stability. This kind of feeling is not comparable to ordinary people.

  …

  In the inn.

  Laughing and laughing outside, the firecrackers were like thunder, and the flying fireworks burned half of the sky red.

  But under this solitary lamp, the faint light of fire reflected on Tang Bohu's face.

  Tang Bohu limped to the copybook in front of Xuan's window. The copybook looked greasy and mottled, but it was full of pen, ink, paper and inkstone.

  It's the time of the child, and the new year, the twelfth year of Hongzhi, has begun.

The laughter outside was insulated from him, and he had no intention of admiring the fireworks blooming outside the window. After more than a month, his health improved and he was able to go to the ground. Some time ago, although a doctor came to see him on time, it was tantamount to He is under house arrest.

  All outsiders will be rejected.

  And now... When he can walk on the ground, although the scars on his face are still there, it looks a little ridiculous, and it may take a month or two before he really heals.

   But at this moment, Tang Yin had no other intentions to meet anyone.

  Old friends from the past, old friends in Nanzhili, and even... Cheng Minzheng, the right servant of the household department who was full of hope to visit at the beginning, is also discouraged at this time, and has no intention of making friends.

  He was originally a proud person, self-respecting his talents, smiling proudly at the prince, if it was not forced by life, he would not go to the point of flattering others.

  And in his fate, he met Fang Jifan.

   caused him great shame and humiliation.

  He knew that there was a huge difference between himself and Fang Jifan, and the grievance and humiliation he had suffered could not be repaid.

   Of course... there is another way.

   That is the pilot test, not only the pilot test, but also several of Fang Jifan's disciples must be trampled under their feet, so as not to let this thief's plot succeed.

   So he's awake.

  As long as he is still active, he will not hesitate to pick up the book and read it. He will no longer drink alcohol or visit friends, and he will avenge his shame.

  "A gentleman can't eat enough to eat, and he can't live in peace. He is sensitive to things but cautious in his words. He has the way and is upright. It can be said that he is eager to learn..."

  In the small dark room, Lang Lang's reading sound came again.

  Even if it’s fireworks blooming outside the window, laughing and laughing.

  …

  The new year passed quickly, and after the Muxiu ended, the officials still went to the various ministries to be on duty.

  Emperor Hongzhi seemed much more energetic after half a month of rest.

  The festive atmosphere of the new year has not yet passed, Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, Xie Qian, Wang Aoren and others have an audience.

  After the salute, Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said: "I don't like to celebrate the Spring Festival. I don't like doing nothing, but I feel uncomfortable." Saying this, he said to the **** beside him, "Have you learned the method of accounting from the Ministry of Households?"

  The first thing to do at the beginning of the year is to ask about the calculation method, which shows His Majesty's concern for this matter.

  The ministers in the cabinet, including Wang Ao, probably know something about this matter. Many people are amazed and curious, what is the calculation method?

  Li Dongyang said: "Your Majesty, the minister has explained to Wang Wen'an..."

   "Haven't gone to learn it yet?" Emperor Hongzhi was a little annoyed, such a thing with twice the result with half the effort, did the Ministry of Households have to teach people to hire eight big sedan chairs before inviting them to learn?

   Li Dongyang immediately understood His Majesty's intentions: "The old minister reminds me again."

   "It's not a reminder!" Emperor Hongzhi said sternly: "This is a big matter, why use reminders, if you can't learn, then Wang Wen'an!"

  Emperor Hongzhi was really annoyed. The matter was caused by Wang Wen'an. If he hadn't tore up the notebook, there would be so much trouble.

  It’s all right now, you tore up the booklet, so hurry up and learn, but in the end, this year is over, and there is no movement at all, what is the use of such a person?

   Li Dongyang smiled wryly in his heart, Wang Wenan was also short-tempered. He tore up the notebook at the beginning, and after a while, he didn't feel embarrassed to ask for advice. Li Dongyang didn't know what Wang Wenan was thinking.

   "I understand."

  Emperor Hongzhi's face eased just now, "What is the prince doing in Zhan Shifu?"

The **** said: "Yang Shi said that there is something to play today, so I asked someone to let the servants bring a sentence to His Majesty. His Royal Highness was studying 'fireworks' with Fang Jifan early this morning. Yang Shi said that it involved gunpowder. I'm afraid that His Highness will be hurt, so..."

   "Oh..." Emperor Hongzhi was thoughtful: "On New Year's Eve, that big firecracker, no, that big firework, was it Fang Jifan who set it off?"

"yes."

  Emperor Hongzhi shook his head, then looked at Li Dongyang thoughtfully, and nodded: "Got it."

  The short three words made Liu Jian and others feel strange. Why is His Majesty not worried at all? Logically speaking, shouldn't people be reprimanded? But it’s just an understatement to say that I know, it’s really a bit...

  It was Li Dongyang, with a smile on his face, but he didn't make a sound, as if he had realized something.

  Emperor Hongzhi cheered up: "The spring is about to begin. The time has not been changed. It is still scheduled for the ninth, 12th, and 15th day of February. The talent ceremony should not be underestimated. The main examiner... let Li Qing's family come."

  Li Qing's family is naturally Li Dongyang.

  This decision seems unexpected.

  In the court, there are not many candidates who are qualified to be the chief examiner, Liu Jian is one, but he has presided over the general examination, not to mention that as a scholar of the first assistant university, it is impossible to devote all his attention to the general examination.

  As for Xie Qian, Xie Qian has a bit of a rough temper. Obviously, he was scheduled to be the examiner in the 15th year of Hongzhi, because Li Dongyang was a little older in terms of seniority.

On the other hand, Wang Ao was originally a popular candidate. Many people had expected that His Majesty first asked him to preside over the Shuntian Mansion Township Examination this time, in order to allow him to practice his skills, and then preside over this year's spring. After all, Wang Ao is the emperor's teacher and ascended the throne in Hongzhi After that, he was immediately transferred to the Ministry of Officials, which was a sign that he was going to soar into the sky. What he lacked now was qualifications. If he could preside over a meeting, then his resume would be perfect.

  This time Li Dongyang was hand-picked, but it is a bit confusing.

Even in the public, many scholars who came to the exam guessed that the chief examiner of this subject must be Wang Ao, and the most favorite guess of the scholars was the examiner, because the examiner was responsible for setting the questions, and each examiner had a different appetite. Each has their own preference for writing style, if they can know the examiner's temper in advance, the exam will be a little more sure.

  (end of this chapter)