midsummer.
The stream in Xiaozhu is gurgling and very cool.
After reading the letter from Northwest, Gu Jiu finally felt relieved.
There is no hope of becoming the Xiliang Imperial Master.
Yang Ji and Chen Zhuangshi are also about to return to Beijing.
"These two are very talented. I need to think carefully about how to arrange them."
Gu Yu said, "Next year is the imperial examination year, and it will also be the last year of my third term. Why not let this Brother Yang take over my position? I'm also tired of staying in the capital, so I plan to take Minmin out of the capital for a few years to live a quiet life."
In Gu Yu's family, his parents, brothers, nephews and nieces all depend on Gu Yu for meals.
Especially Gu Yu’s mother, a real weirdo.
He always makes trouble out of nothing, and when something does happen it's even more outrageous, as if he wants to poke a hole in the sky.
Although Gu Yu did not live with his family, he could not help but cause trouble every other day.
We are a family, and even if our bones are broken, our tendons are still connected. Nowadays, officials have to emphasize filial piety.
When something happens at home, even if Gu Yu is furious, he still has to step in to solve it.
Princess Huyang can help once or twice to scare the Gu family into not causing trouble for Chen Min.
But it is impossible for Princess Huyang to step in every time when the Gu family encounters trouble.
If the Gu family doesn't bother Chen Min, they can bother Gu Yu.
Chen Min and Gu Yu are a couple that is one. Gu Yu is distracted by household affairs every day, so Chen Min will naturally be affected.
Life is unbearable!
Chen Min complained a lot about the Gu family's mess and shed a lot of tears. She had to keep it a secret from Princess Huyang for fear of being discovered.
Chen Min was afraid of Princess Huyang's violent temper, worried that Gu Yu would be caught in the middle and would be in a difficult position. She was also afraid of being scolded by Princess Huyang.
In short, all kinds of concerns should be concealed if possible.
Gu Yu was also eager to move after being so still.
His family members always hold him back and never think about him.
It would be better to leave the capital and go to another place with your wife and children.
Stay outside for ten or twenty years, and then come back when your parents pass away and you need to observe mourning.
Gu Yu didn't say these thoughts out loud.
He just said that he wanted to move out and live a quiet life for a few years.
Gu Jiu said to him, "You will be the magistrate of Xinmin County for three consecutive terms, starting with you. After your fourth term, the court will definitely replace you no matter what. Since you also plan to be transferred to a foreign post, I will arrange this matter."
Gu Yu felt relieved. "Thank you, Sister Xiaojiu. I'll leave this matter to you. Yang Ji will definitely have no problem with the imperial examination next year. I think Yang Ji is the most suitable person to succeed me."
Gu Jiu said, "Yang Ji is very talented in studying. If he does well in the imperial examination next year, his ranking will only be high. In this case, he will definitely enter the Hanlin Academy. The Hanlin Academy is prestigious and is the only place where scholars can enter the official career. If he is asked to give up the Hanlin Academy and become the county magistrate of Xinmin County, he may not agree."
Gu Yu smiled and said, "Sister Xiaojiu will definitely find a way to convince him."
Gu Jiu shook her head. "I can't guarantee I can convince him. Besides, he has too little experience, and since he graduated from Shanhe Academy, the Ministry of Personnel might not agree. Ultimately, Shanhe Academy was founded too recently, and in the first two imperial examinations, too few people passed. So when it came time to hire, I couldn't even pick the right person."
Talent is rare!
To be an official these days, one needs not only academic qualifications but also experience.
Academic qualifications can be obtained through Shanhe Academy.
There is no way to improve your qualifications, you can only endure it year after year.
Gu Yu asked, "Is Su Zheng unwilling to take over as the magistrate of Xinmin County?"
Gu Jiu nodded. "He has decided to go to Jiangling Prefecture and is currently completing the paperwork. I estimate that the appointment from the Ministry of Personnel will come in ten days or half a month. By then, this lady will personally carry out the appointment for him."
"Gu Cheng is also not okay?"
Gu Jiu laughed. "His last name is Gu, so of course it won't work. The court and His Majesty can't allow the Gu family to control Xinmin County forever. You should know this."
Gu Yu asked again: "Is there no suitable candidate from the eldest prince's side?"
"His people cannot be used. They are too big a target and will easily arouse suspicion in the palace."
Gu Jiu was blunt, almost saying that the Emperor and the eldest prince were at odds, that there was a rift between them. One must be mindful of the impact of one's actions.
Gu Yu shook his head, feeling sorry for Gu Jiu. "After thinking about it, Yang Ji is still the most suitable."
"Let's wait until Yang Ji comes back. There's no rush for this matter. It won't be too late to make a decision after next year's imperial examination."
In his heart, Gu Jiu agreed with Gu Yu's suggestion.
There is no doubt that Yang Ji can be appointed as the county magistrate of Xinmin County.
I am afraid of delaying the other person's future and causing resentment in my heart.
Gu Yu asked quietly, "Has Sister Xiaojiu ever considered Sanyuan Gong?"
"Yang Yuanqing?"
"Exactly! Sanyuan Gong has sufficient experience to be an official."
Gu Jiu shook his head. "It's a waste of talent for a high-ranking official like Sanyuan to become a county magistrate. It would be better for him to stay in the academy, teach more students, and pass more imperial examinations to gain some fame."
The role of the Three Yuan Gong is not in the officialdom, but in the literary world. It is to leave a strong and colorful mark in the hearts of scholars all over the world.
Gu Jiu wants everyone in the world to know Sanyuan Gong and Shanhe Academy.
Sanyuan Gong is the golden signboard of Shanhe Academy and must not be destroyed.
How can a mere county magistrate compare to the great men in the literary world?
There are thousands of county magistrates, but only a few big names in the literary world.
The importance of this is self-evident.
Gu Yu was worried, "Since Sanyuan Gong can't be used, and Yang Ji can't be used either, who are you going to use? The candidate for the Xinmin County Magistrate needs to be decided as soon as possible."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Actually, I have a candidate, but there are many variables involved."
"Who did my sister like?"
Gu Jiu said softly, "The eldest grandson of the Sun family, Sun Minzhi."
Gu Yu was stunned for a moment, "Zhou Yi's ex-husband?"
"Exactly!"
"Why would you think of using the Sun family? The Sun family and you are not on the same page. Aren't you worried that the Sun family might do something bad in secret?"
Gu Jiu was playing with the folding fan.
She found it reasonable that Huang Qubing loved playing with folding fans.
This thing is sometimes useful.
She said to Gu Yu, "I also want to keep Xinmin County firmly in my hands, but I must also show my loyalty to His Majesty. I do not regard Xinmin County as my private property, let alone my fiefdom. The Sun family is neutral, and if we really can't find a suitable candidate, Sun Minzhi is a candidate."
Gu Yu said, "But Sun Minzhi is a sixth-rank official, how could he become a seventh-rank county magistrate?"
Gu Jiu smiled. "His position as a Sixth-Rank Yuanwailang is no match for the Xinmin County Magistrate. The Sun family has stood tall for hundreds of years, having survived three dynasties and possessing a unique heritage. The Sun family's secret to self-preservation is neutrality."
However, first the late emperor took away the Sun family's honor of writing the imperial edict of succession, and then the Sun family was deliberately suppressed by Your Majesty. Furthermore, the Sun family's involvement in the reduction of titles offended many nobles, and these past few years have been difficult. Our sons have not been promoted for several years. If I show goodwill to the Sun family, do you think they will seize the opportunity?
Gu Yu pondered for a moment. "My sister also said that the Sun family was able to protect themselves by maintaining a neutral stance. They may not accept my kindness. I think the Sun family does not want to be branded by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Gu Jiu nodded, "You're right. In fact, whether Sun Minzhi becomes the magistrate of Xinmin County is not important. What's important is that I am very fond of the group of scholars in the Sun family.
If we could coax a few members of the Sun family into teaching at Shanhe Academy, its reputation would be gilded with gold. Everyone knows the century-old Sun family of Jiannan Road. They've survived three dynasties and are a formidable clan. The works of their ancestors are still must-reads for scholars today.
The Sun family is so powerful.
Yang Yuanqing, the Third Prince, was a living legend, but he still had one last breath left to do. He still had to write a few more books, and then he might be recognized as a sage ten or twenty years after his death.
The ancestor of the Sun family was a legendary figure who had passed away and had long been regarded as a sage.
Inside the shrine, there is a tablet of the ancestor of the Sun family.
The Sun family's influence in the literary world is evident.
The Sun family did not disappoint the expectations of their ancestors, and their descendants are all good at studying.
In this dynasty, the Sun family produced seven Jieyuan and two Zhuangyuan.
There were countless Jinshi candidates.
A scholar in the Sun family is illiterate and has no way to make a living. He will be discriminated against.
For ordinary people, scholars are so rare. If there is a scholar in the family, they must be respected.
In the Sun family, scholars are worthless and are all losers.
If I don’t pass the imperial examination and go home, I will be letting down my ancestors.
Gu Jiu had long coveted the scholars of the Sun family.
Over the years, she has tried several times through various channels, but the Sun family has rejected Gu Jiu's recruitment without hesitation.
Now that the Sun family was in a difficult situation, Gu Jiu wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune. If he could get a scholar from the Sun family, it would be a profit.
The magistrate of Xinmin County is nothing compared to the reputation of Shanhe Academy.
"I'm afraid I'll disappoint my sister. From what I know, the Sun family is extremely stubborn. When the late Crown Princess asked her family for help, the Sun clan leader forbade any assistance. Even until the late Crown Princess passed away, the Sun family didn't offer any assistance."
Gu Jiu said, "The Crown Princess's matter involves the struggle for the throne. The Sun family will definitely not help in order to protect themselves. Now I just want to invite the Sun family to teach at the academy. The nature of the matter is different, so there is still a chance to talk."
Gu Yu said, "I still think Sun Minzhi is not suitable. Sister, please choose someone else."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will make a list of candidates, examine them one by one, and then make a decision. If Fourth Brother Gu has a suitable candidate, please be sure to recommend him to me."
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