Chapter 1286 Guess

To be sent as an envoy to a foreign country and to stay there for a long time, there are five officials and a number of other supporting personnel. Just five officials is a lot.

The ministers had speculated that only one or two representatives would be needed, but now it seems that it is not that simple. The ministers looked at each other, and many of them planned to wait and see.

The emperor meant that the Ministry of Rites would appoint two officials, and the remaining three could sign up on their own initiative.

Zhou Shuren thought to himself that Chang Yi from the Ministry of Rites was one, but he didn't know who the remaining one was. With a quick glance, Zhou Shuren met the eyes of the Minister of Rites, and after confirming the look in his eyes, he knew that this man also knew what was going on.

After the court session, the ministers stood together in groups of three or four, and Zhou Shuren and the Minister of Rites left together.

The Minister of Rites whispered, "The Emperor told me that you knew about the mission in advance."

Zhou Shuren nodded, "Yes."

Minister of Rites: "So."

If he brings the news back, Zhou Changyi will take the initiative, right? He still wants to confirm it more.

The Minister of Rites has to confirm it. After living here for several years and leaving his hometown, he has found that there is no incense in the capital. He is really afraid that no one will take the initiative. Even if Zhou Changyi takes the initiative, the Ministry of Rites will still be short of one person.

Zhou Shuren saw through the Minister of Rites's thoughts and said, "Don't worry."

The Minister of Rites laughed and said, "That's good, that's good."

The Minister of Rites went ahead and arrived at the palace gate. Wang Ju came over and asked, "Is your second son going on a diplomatic mission?"

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "You are smart for a moment."

Wang Ju rolled her eyes, "You were walking with the Minister of Rites just now, and there were so many people watching you!"

Zhou Shuren sneered, "I am the center of attention wherever I go now!"

Wang Ju, "......It's good that you know, but your second son really went there, for several years!"

Zhou Shuren walked with his hands behind his back, "If my second son doesn't work hard, his career will be difficult. He has to endure hardships now so that he can enjoy happiness in the second half of his life. It is a blessing to enjoy happiness when you are old."

If you don't work hard when you are young, you won't have a chance to compete when you are older.

Wang Ju originally wanted to say that Zhou Shuren was really willing to do so. Now after hearing what he said, it did make sense. However, his family's offspring were in trouble and he did not dare to take the risk. What if something unexpected happened while he was abroad?

Wang Ju smiled dryly, "I have few sons."

Zhou Shuren rolled his eyes inwardly, "It's as if my family is worthless just because I have so many sons."

"No, that's not what I meant."

Zhou Shuren stopped and asked, "What do you mean?"

Wang Ju choked. Well, he really couldn't bear to part with his son, so he smiled dryly.

Zhou Shuren narrowed his eyes and said, "You'd better not show up in front of me in the next few days, otherwise, I won't be able to control the knife in my hand."

Wang Ju took a step back, "Haha, I'll go first then."

This man's eyes became sharper and sharper after he became the Minister of State. He could not bear the threat of death and would rather die.

The Minister of Rites told the story of the morning court session and finally said, "The Ministry of Rites has two spots available. Who of you wants to go?"

The officials of the Ministry of Rites standing in the yard were as quiet as chickens. A large number of them came to gain experience, and when they had enough experience they would change departments. A small number of them worked their way up, and the rest worked until retirement.

Those who just want to gain qualifications all have family backgrounds. As long as they are capable enough, they will have a smooth future. Because they are confident, they can obviously live well in Beijing. Only a fool would want to go abroad to fight.

A small number of people have been struggling slowly. Without family support, they can only rely on themselves. They are even more reluctant to leave the capital. Who knows what the situation will be like when they return after a few years abroad? They are unwilling to gamble on an unknown future.

Those who work until retirement have long lost their fighting spirit and live from day to day, which is particularly Buddhist.

So when the Minister of Rites encountered everyone's reactions, he was very calm.

Chang Yi curled his lips. If he hadn't been informed in advance, he would have hesitated. Feeling that the Shangshu Lord was looking at him, he stepped out and said, "I am willing to go on a mission as an envoy for the country."

The Minister of Rites was silent for a few seconds. This is a good saying. He is an envoy for the country. Tsk tsk, Zhou Changyi is a fool. He is also the son of Zhou Shuren, a fox. This is not something a fool can say. "Good, a good envoy for the country. Changyi is righteous."

The other officials of the Ministry of Rites all looked at Zhou Changyi, most of them looked as if they had seen a ghost. Well, in the eyes of those who are just trying to gain experience, aren't we all just trying to gain experience? Damn, with such a powerful father, what are you doing?

The other part who have no background have complicated thoughts. They think having a good father is human nature, and they are not afraid to come back after working outside for a few years.

Buddhist meditation: even though they do repetitive tasks every day, it doesn't mean their brains are not working well. Look at the Shangshu, then look at Zhou Changyi, and you will understand.

Gu Zhuomin was the most surprised. His heart moved slightly, but he finally suppressed it and lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking.

The news that officials who were stationed abroad for a long time were needed to be sent on diplomatic missions spread throughout the capital as the morning court session ended.

Zhou Shuren returned to the Ministry of Revenue. Qiu Yan did not attend the court today. He asked later, "Does the Ministry of Revenue need someone?"

Zhou Shuren, "What's the matter with the Ministry of Revenue? Do you think your job is too easy?"

The Ministry of Revenue is the one that is most in need of people. He has asked Chang Zhi to help him look after this batch of scholars, but Qiu Yan still wants to send people out!

Qiu Yanshen saw that Zhou Shuren really had no such intention, so he said, "It's because the emperor often comes to the Ministry of Revenue, so I was wondering if you would respond, sir."

Zhou Shuren waved his hand, "No need, and no one in the Ministry of Revenue is willing to go."

Qiu Yan was silent. Not to mention the Ministry of Revenue, there were few officials in the entire capital who were willing to go.

In the afternoon, Zhou Shuren looked at Zhang Jinghong who was hesitant to speak, and Zhou Shuren narrowed his eyes and said, "Don't even think about it."

Zhang Jinghong, "......"

Zhou Shuren, "What part of your life have you forgotten?"

This mark means you won’t be able to leave the capital for at least several generations.

Zhang Jinghong, "I think if no one goes and there are not enough people, can I give it a try?"

Zhou Shuren smiled, "Guess?"

He had worked so hard to train these capable people, but he went crazy and let them go.

Zhang Jinghong swallowed his saliva and said, "No, there is no need to guess. Your Excellency, just pretend that I have never been here and have never said what I just said."

His intuition told him that if he was slow to react, it would definitely not be a good thing for him.

Zhou Shuren snorted, "Get to work."

After Zhang Jinghong ran out, Zhou Shuren squinted his eyes, it seemed that there were still not many tasks to do.

The next day, when Chang Zhi entered the Hanlin Academy, he heard several scholars discussing the ministers who were to be sent as envoys. After seeing Chang Zhi, the well-informed ones already knew that Zhou Changyi had asked for the mission.

Several Shujishi were pushing and shoving each other, they wanted to know more information.

Changzhi looked at the relatively young Shujishi, one of whom he remembered was younger than him, and said with a smile, "What do you want to ask?"

The youngest among the Shujishi asked, "We want to know which country the envoy is going to visit, and who else will be accompanying the envoy besides the officials?"

Changzhi actually knew something about this, because he heard it from his second brother yesterday, "The country hasn't been decided yet, but I know a little about the accompanying personnel, including four doctors, five cooks, etc."

The entourage this time is very complete.