Old Sun kept chattering about the changes in his family. The emperor, who was fascinated by the family affairs, listened attentively, nodding and responding occasionally, or asking, "Why is it still like this?" "Is it okay?" "It's really good."
This made Old Sun very excited. When he was talking excitedly, he walked to the emperor's feet, sat on his footstool and continued talking.
Eunuch Zhang wanted to stop him, but seeing that the emperor was happy to hear it, he withdrew his hand.
Seeing that the emperor was in good spirits, Sun Quanxue felt a little relieved about his worries.
The two chatted for a full hour, their mouths dry, and the emperor finally said to Eunuch Zhang, "Come, help the old man sit down and have a cup of tea."
"Hey!" Eunuch Zhang hurried to help Old Man Sun. He wanted to make the emperor feel at ease for an hour, so he had to keep the old man as a sacrifice.
Although Old Sun was a rough man, he knew that he was not someone who could be served by Eunuch Zhang. He hurriedly stood up and walked to the prepared seat beside him and sat down. He picked up the tea that had already cooled down and took a sip. He smiled and said, "This is good. This is good. I won't bother you, Eunuch."
Eunuch Zhang smiled and instructed his apprentice to replace the tea with hot water: "Have something hot."
The emperor looked at Sun Quanxue and said, "People are saying you cheated in the imperial examination. Do you have anything to say?"
Sun Quanxue knelt upright, a little nervous, but his words were powerful: "I have a clear conscience. If anyone has doubts, I can confront them face to face and welcome everyone's scrutiny."
The emperor laughed. "If 100 people questioned you, would you be able to confront them one by one and answer their questions? You satisfy these 100 people, but what about 1,000 or 10,000 people? Would you have to respond to them one by one? If that happens, you'll have to live with their doubts for the rest of your life."
Sun Quanxue's words were still resounding: "Why should we be afraid of being questioned? Students' ambitions are not to be in the square. If it really doesn't work out, students can go back to farming."
"Furthermore, now that this matter has reached the ears of Heaven, Your Majesty has made his own decision on whether the student is innocent. Since Your Majesty already knows the student's innocence, what does it matter what others think?"
"The emperor smiled heartily. What a smart child." The emperor then asked him about his views on the Four Books and Five Classics.
However, this is indeed Sun Quanxue's shortcoming. He has read few books and learned little. Although he has his own insights, which are a bit shallow, they are also unique.
Sun Quanxue spoke only as much as he knew. When he encountered something he had not learned, he would simply say he did not understand it, or simply state that this was his literal understanding. The specific interpretation should be considered in the context of the whole text, as the saying goes, "Don't be blinded by one leaf." He was pragmatic and never spoke empty words, which greatly impressed the emperor.
The emperor could also see that even if he did not take part in the imperial examination this time, he would surely make a big splash in a few years. How could he be the last one in the exam then?
I'm afraid he will definitely be among the top students by then. As the saying goes, the top scorer is judged by appearance and the second place is judged by talent. This senior Sun Quan is not ugly, so it's not a bad idea for him to be the top scorer.
The emperor's thoughts returned to his mind and he asked about Sun Quan's learning of farming and the construction of the dam.
Sun Quanxue has participated in both events and has a deeper understanding of them. He can now talk about many things that cannot be written in articles.
The emperor looked at Sun Quanxue and asked, "If I were to wrong you a little at this moment, would you be willing?"
Sun Quanxue smiled and said, "I feel that as long as I have real ability, a momentary grievance is nothing. Moreover, Your Majesty knows my talent and is willing to give me the opportunity to display it. Why should I feel wronged?"
The emperor immediately summoned the Minister of Revenue and the Minister of Agriculture, pointed at Sun Quanxue and said, "This child is currently at the center of public opinion. I entrust him to you. He has unique insights into farming and water conservancy. Take him to him and let him..."
The emperor thought for a moment and looked at Qin Wan: "I heard that you have been working on a vegetable greenhouse recently?"
Qin Wan replied, "Yes, but my daughter-in-law only offered a suggestion and provided the glass. The Ministry of Revenue is overseeing the specific matters. We still need to ask the Minister of Agriculture to know the current progress."
The emperor nodded and was about to ask about the progress of the greenhouse, but he couldn't help but look at Old Sun, then at Sun Quanxue, and finally his gaze fell on the prince and asked him, "The Crown Princess is so capable, what do you think?"
Xie Qing frowned, "This son is already busy, and the Crown Princess is also busy. We don't have much time to spend together now. Now, if I have a little time, this son would like to be with the Crown Princess every day. So, father, you must get better soon, and don't delay this son and the Crown Princess from being affectionate."
Xie Qing's eyes were sincere, and there was no falseness in the look of hoping for his father's speedy recovery.
The emperor originally wanted to ask if he was afraid that Qin Wan was too capable and would overshadow him, but now it seems, huh!
The emperor rolled his eyes at Xie Qing in annoyance, then turned to look at the Minister of Revenue and said, "From now on, the Crown Princess will be in charge of all farming matters. Do you have any objections?"
Since the emperor has agreed, what objection does the Minister of Revenue have? What's more, they have long been impressed by Qin Wan's talents.
As for the saying "hens crowing at dawn"? As long as it is beneficial to the Great Zhou, the world will still belong to the Great Zhou, the Xie family, and not the Qin family. With such talent as the future queen mother, how can she not cultivate a wise ruler?
Seeing that the Minister of Revenue had no objection, Qin Wan stepped forward to express her gratitude: "Your daughter-in-law thanks the emperor for his grace."
Since ancient times, female officials have only been in charge of the affairs of the harem. Even the queen and the queen mother cannot interfere in the affairs of the previous dynasty. Now Qin Wan, as the crown princess, is handling the affairs of the previous dynasty. This is the first time in the world.
Qin Wan set a precedent for women to get involved in politics.
During another grand court meeting, a screen appeared behind the prince's seat, with a woman sitting inside. Everyone in the court was shocked!
Everyone in the court only heard that His Majesty asked the Crown Princess to take charge of farming matters, and no one took it seriously.
The grain seeds were provided by the Crown Princess, so there is nothing wrong with her being in charge of them.
But now I come to attend the morning court...
While everyone was murmuring in their hearts, the Minister of Agriculture had already reported to the Crown Princess behind the screen.
The Third Prince poked the First Prince: "Brother, don't you have any ideas?"
The eldest prince rolled his eyes. What could he be thinking?
The Crown Princess was involved in politics and had no time to manage palace affairs, so all palace affairs were taken over by his mother, Concubine Min.
In order to show his legitimacy, the emperor also promoted his mother!
Now his mother is Concubine Huimin!
The only one in the harem!
In the past, the eldest prince would definitely have some ideas about the throne, but now that the Crown Princess is involved in politics, what ideas can he have?
How nice it would be to be a rich and carefree king?
The eldest prince, who had a clearer mind, lazily pointed at several ministers and the fourth prince and said with a smile, "I don't have any ideas. It's so nice to just watch the show."
The Third Prince looked in the direction he pointed. Isn't that right? The Fourth Prince's expression was very grim.
(There have been a lot of typos recently because of the constant power outages at home and the pain of unfinished housing...it's hard to describe in words)
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