Chapter 1288 Making Trouble

A few days later, two candidates from the Ministry of Rites, Zhou Changyi and Gu Zhuomin, and Zheng Qing, a scholar from the Hanlin Academy, signed up. There was also a seventh-rank official from the Ministry of Works, whose purpose was not only to go on diplomatic missions, but also to study abroad.

Now there is one spot left, which is interesting.

Zhulan heard Wang's words and repeated, "Mingshan is sick?"

Wang was very smart. It was because of her intelligence that she knew her husband very well. If her husband deliberately got sick, he would definitely be disliked by Mr. Zhou. For the sake of her children, she made the choice a long time ago, so she had no burden at all for informing on him. "Yes, I took two cold showers."

Zhulan's eyes were filled with sarcasm. It was not long after the spring ploughing and the weather was still a bit cold. How could he really do this to me? "I know."

Wang thought for a moment and said, "He has been very anxious lately."

Zhulan knew why she was anxious. There was only one spot left, and Zhou Mingshan was afraid that Zhou Shuren would let him go.

Wang left, and Zhulan nodded at the table. As long as Zhou Mingshan occupied the identity of a member of the Zhou family, he was relying on their family's reputation. She didn't care about his little thoughts. It would be abnormal if he didn't have any little thoughts. But she was disgusted by him treating her and Zhou Shuren as fools again and again.

Zhulan thinks that she should talk to Changzhi in the evening. As they are both in the Hanlin Academy, Changzhi should make his attitude clear.

Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren was surprised that the retired emperor would come. The retired emperor had not come for some time and had been helping the emperor in the palace recently.

After Zhou Shuren greeted him, the Emperor said, "I thought your people would take the initiative to go on the mission."

Zhou Shuren curled his lips and said, "Everyone in the tribe has their own ideas. I have never thought of controlling them."

The emperor sat down. He believed Zhou Shuren's words. Zhou Shuren didn't even want to be the clan leader. Of course, if Zhou Shuren became the clan leader, he wouldn't trust Zhou Shuren so much. The clan leader must take on the responsibilities of the clan leader and plan for the family.

The emperor smiled and said, "Your tribesman is sick."

Zhou Shuren felt a particularly painful sensation on his face, as if he had been slapped hard. He was furious, but he did not move at all. Zhou Mingshan, on the other hand, was making things more dramatic for himself. How stupid! He really thought he could hide it from the emperor.

Zhou Shuren now knew that the emperor really intended to let Zhou Mingshan go with him. This was actually well-intentioned. Leader Changyi would have less trouble if he had the help of his clansmen.

As a result, Zhou Mingshan took ruthless action against himself and resisted leaving Beijing.

The retired emperor drank tea and looked at Zhou Shuren with a sullen look on his face. In the past few days, he and the emperor thought that the last spot must go to a member of Zhou Shuren's clan. At that time, this clan member was able to stay in Beijing because of Zhou Shuren's face. As a result, the retired emperor came to see Zhou Shuren after hearing the news.

Zhou Shuren, "I have always believed that if it is not a sincere return, it is better not to give it."

Even though I said that, I still felt embarrassed. It is one thing to proactively report back, but not proactively and not forcing him, so what do you mean by hiding?

Zhou Shuren comforted himself that it was a good thing that Gu Zhuomin went with them, and he felt much better.

The emperor smiled when he heard this. At this moment, Zhou Shuren knew how to save his face. "You are really someone who can say that."

Zhou Shuren curled the corners of his mouth, pretending he didn't hear the emperor's ridicule. He sneered in his heart. Zhou Mingshan obviously had a good future. As long as he took the initiative, the emperor would not treat him unfairly. Even if he didn't go, he would not make a fuss. Now it's good, the emperor has remembered this man.

Zhou Shuren's eyes were deep. Having him as a backer was like a double-edged sword. If you followed his steps, there would always be benefits waiting for you. If you did the opposite, you would have to be prepared to be backlashed.

The emperor drank all the tea before speaking, "But I think he is quite suitable."

Zhou Shuren, "The Emperor is wise and wise."

The retired emperor left with a smile. Zhou Shuren rubbed his face and said, this is the emperor. If Mingshan hadn't added any drama, it would never have been his turn. But now, the more you hide, the harder it is to hide.

In the afternoon, Changzhi went home first. When he came back, he looked unusually unhappy. Zhulan looked at her fourth son and guessed that Zhou Mingshan had deliberately been sick.

Chang Zhi was so angry, "Mom, he deliberately got sick, as if our family forced him to do so. What a nasty person."

Zhulan, "Go to the Hanlin Academy tomorrow and have a good chat with a few people."

Changzhi was no longer angry, "Yes, my son will definitely find someone to have a good talk with Zhou Mingshan."

Zhou Shuren came in at this time, "The last spot has been decided, Zhou Mingshan."

Zhulan and Changzhi were stunned.

Zhou Shuren simply summarized the words of the retired emperor. In the end, Zhou Mingshan brought this upon himself and would not gain any benefit from leaving Beijing this time.

Changzhi's face flushed with anger, "Damn it, he made Dad lose face."

It's bad enough that he embarrassed himself, but he also dragged his father into it.

Zhou Shuren pressed his eyebrows and said, "Go back to the Hanlin Academy and find a few people to explain clearly that it was not our family who forced Zhou Mingshan."

Changzhi clenched his fist and said, "My son will explain it clearly."

Zhou Shuren went in to change his clothes. Now he was no longer angry. It was not worth getting angry over someone who was not worth it.

Changyi came back late, and dinner was over when he came back. Recently, he and Gu Zhuomin have been busy catching up on their knowledge.

Zhou Shuren said, "Dinner is in the kitchen and will be brought to your yard soon."

Chang Yi was in a good mood, "Dad, the country we will be sent to has been decided. It's the country where the Countess is."

Zhou Shuren was surprised, "I thought it would be the country where Prince Joey is."

Chang Yi shook his head, "No, the country where the Countess is located is more stable. The new king has been in office for three years and has taken the initiative to hand in a letter of credence. It is the most suitable country for long-term residence and development."

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "It seems that Prince Joey will make big moves in the next one or two years."

The dispute over the successor to the imperial throne will inevitably cause chaos in the country. The emperor must have a deal with this Prince Joey. He recalled the world map in his mind and curled his lips. Oh, the two countries are neighbors, and the diplomatic mission now has other meanings.

Chang Yi was familiar with his father's movements, and it was obvious that his father had figured out something. "Dad, did you see something?"

Zhou Shuren looked at his second son who still knew nothing. This kid was very capable of stirring up trouble, which should be what the emperor valued. He simply told him about Prince Joey's ambition to make the two countries neighboring each other. "You should receive orders by then. Now that you know what to do, you can make some preparations early."

Chang Yi was frightened. He thought it was just a simple diplomatic mission to establish diplomatic relations. He was too naive. "Dad, we are allowed to bring 50 people with us this time. I think doctors are very important, and we also have herb seeds."

Zhou Shuren narrowed his eyes. He had been an official for so many years and his family had trained some doctors. "I understand."

He originally planned to send some out to broaden their horizons.

The next day, the decree came down quickly. Zhou Mingshan was shocked at home. How could it be possible? He was already sick, so why was he chosen?

Wang frowned, then relaxed her brows. It was good that her husband was not at home.

When Zhou Mingshan recovered and returned to the Hanlin Academy, he found that everyone looked at him differently.

Uncle Chang Zhi even ignored him, as if he was a stranger.