Zhao Lin didn't understand what Wang Ziyao meant. He was so enthusiastic for no reason, but he suddenly said something like that. He could only ask, "Brother Wang, what do you mean by that?"
Wang Ziyao was surprised and asked, "Brother Zhao doesn't know yet?"
Zhao Lin said: "Know what?"
Wang Ziyao slapped his forehead and said, "Look at my brain. Brother Zhao, have you returned from Minister Fu's residence?"
"right."
Zhao Lin nodded.
He did not take a carriage, but walked and stopped along the way, so he came back slowly.
Wang Ziyao said, "Minister Fu's comments about you have spread. Everyone says that he dislikes you. No one will dare to employ you in the future."
Zhao Lin frowned and said, "I just answered a question for him, it shouldn't be like this, right?"
Wang Ziyao smiled bitterly and said, "Minister Fu is an upright person, but he has a little bit of that, you know."
"Pedantic." Zhao Lin said it directly.
Wang Ziyao quickly looked around and said in a low voice, "Keep your voice down. We can't afford to offend those scholars."
Zhao Lin said with a smile: "Are you still afraid of them?"
Wang Ziyao smiled bitterly and said, "Who wouldn't be afraid? In this dynasty, civil officials are more respected than military officials. Even though my grandfather was a general, I have to be careful when I meet the children of fourth or fifth-rank civil officials. If they accuse me of being arrogant and willful, I'll at least get a beating."
Zhao Lin nodded.
He also understands these situations.
The situation in the Daqi Dynasty was actually similar to that of the Song Dynasty in the previous life. Civil officials were used to control the military, and civil officials were valued over military officials. Although no one could rebel, the emperor's throne was not stable. The result of long-term use of civil officials to control the military was that the Daqi Dynasty's military preparations were relaxed and its military strength was low. The surrounding small countries kept attacking it. Once, they almost broke into Shengjing Prefecture, scaring the emperor at that time so much that he could flee in panic.
"Even if he doesn't like it, it won't have much impact on me, right?" Zhang Lin said.
"Why don't you understand?"
Wang Ziyao asked, "Who is Minister Fu? He's the Minister of State in the court, and the leader of the literati outside the court. There are two major factions in this dynasty, and the leader of one of them is Minister Fu, and the leader of the other is **. Do you understand?"
Zhao Lin suddenly understood.
He understood when it came to factions.
Who among officials doesn’t form cliques? Fellow townspeople, fellow students, and fellow students are all prime reasons for forming cliques.
Once a faction is formed, the power is terrifying.
As long as you are in this faction, promotion and wealth are priorities.
And if you are no longer in this faction, naturally everything will be put on the back burner.
** is the current prime minister and the father of Li Yurong, whose predecessor was framed and drugged by Zhao Chenhan.
Although Fu Chengwang was only a Shangshu, one level lower than the prime minister, the fact that he could become the leader of a faction showed how strong his potential power was.
According to convention, if nothing unexpected happens, after the emperor retires, the next prime minister will be the Minister of Rites, Fu Chengwang.
That's why Wang Ziyao said that with Fu Chengwang's comments, Zhao Lin could not expect to make any progress in his official career. He might not even pass the provincial examination. He could only try to gain military merit.
After figuring this out, Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Brother Wang, you're overthinking it. Minister Fu is a man who wouldn't deliberately target me."
Wang Ziyao said anxiously, "Even if he didn't deliberately target you, with that comment, who would dare to get close to you? Even if you can successfully pass the imperial examinations and become a Jinshi, you still have to wait in line to become an official. I'm afraid it will take thirty to fifty years before your turn comes."
After each imperial examination, there would be a large number of Jinshi, Tongjinshi, and Juren waiting for official positions, but how could there be so many officials? They could only wait in line for vacancies.
This will test your personal ability.
Those who are rich and have connections can use backdoors to get a good position, and even if they are in a bad position, they can still be an official.
And it doesn’t matter if you don’t have money, just wait.
This kind of situation has happened before. Those who have finally passed the imperial examination, but have no connections or money to buy gifts, have not even been able to get a position as a county magistrate by the time they are old.
Wang Ziyao's intention was to tell Zhao Lin that no matter how well he did in the exam, it would be useless. With Fu Chengwang around, no one would dare to give him an official position.
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Isn't there still the ** faction?"
Wang Ziyao shook his head and said, "It's not that easy to get into that sect. Furthermore, to gain their trust, you have to do a lot of things. It's not a good option for you. Listen to me. You can knock me away with one blow. You have good martial arts skills. I'll protect you on the battlefield. Sooner or later, you'll make military achievements and fight for a way out."
Zhao Lin was moved.
He and Wang Ziyao were not related at all, and they had barely spoken to each other. He even almost hurt Wang Ziyao, but because Wang Ziyao was deceived and misunderstood by Bai Shicheng, he enthusiastically helped him find a solution.
There is no comparison between people.
Zhao Lin said, "Don't worry. The imperial examination isn't far away anyway, so let's wait until after the exam."
"All right."
Wang Ziyao was a little disappointed and said, "Don't even think about taking the imperial examination. I think you'll be miserable even in the provincial examination."
Zhao Lin just smiled.
Wang Ziyao changed the subject and asked curiously, "You're an orphan. Who did you learn martial arts from? I've been training my body since I was young, and my martial arts skills are among the best in the capital, yet you knocked me flying. Although I was careless, you're not that bad either. Who's your master?"
Zhao Lin said: "Li Shuwen."
"Li Shuwen? Never heard of him. Who is he?"
Wang Ziyao racked his brains but couldn't think of any great martial arts master named Li Shuwen. He shook his head and said, "Last time you knocked me down, my grandfather scolded me when he found out. You couldn't even beat a weak scholar. Today I want to fight you again to see who is stronger."
Zhao Lin didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "You are strong. Last time you were careless and didn't dodge. If I really get serious, I can't beat you."
Wang Ziyao was very dissatisfied and feigned anger, "You admitted defeat so readily, do you think fighting me is boring?"
"No, no." Zhao Lin waved his hands repeatedly.
Wang Ziyao said: "If you don't have it, then fight me. I want to beat you fairly."
Zhao Lin was about to refuse, but after thinking for a moment, he said, "I really can't beat you, and there's no point in beating me. But my brother is very strong, and you may not be able to defeat him."
"What? Find him here quickly." Wang Ziyao said excitedly.
"Come."
Zhao Lin brought Wang Ziyao into the yard, where Zhang Dashan was practicing martial arts with his arms bare.
"You're back so early? Doesn't Minister Fu provide meals?" Zhang Dashan asked in surprise.
Zhao Lin said angrily, "Not only did he not provide food, he also spoke ill of me behind my back. Never mind that. This is Young Master Wang, and he has come here specifically to teach you martial arts. Show off all your skills and fight Young Master Wang. Show him what you have."
"good!"
Zhang Dashan was a simple man. After hearing what Zhao Lin said, he immediately clasped his fists towards Wang Ziyao and said, "Young Master Wang, be careful."
After saying that, Zhang Dashan threw a punch at Wang Ziyao.
Wang Ziyao casually reached out and tried to push Zhang Dashan's fist down. His face suddenly changed as soon as the fist made contact. He quickly withdrew his hand and stepped back, shouting, "What a strong force!"
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