Chapter 107
Chapter 107
The documents that had been piling up in the Historian's Office for several years were recently cleared away quickly.
There are now forty-one people in the Historian Court.
Except for the leader Ji Yuan, and his left and right classics, the others were divided into two groups.
They were led by Editor Xie and Editor Song respectively.
The two of them, along with the Shujishi and others, began to carefully sort out the documents from previous years.
It has been 31 years since Huayuan was founded, and this year is the 38th year since Huayuan was founded.
Hundreds of thousands of documents were piled there.
These tasks were within the expectations of the Shujishi.
They were praised before because they found reasonable solutions through editing and revision.
I thought this would be very boring, or maybe it would be just like in the six ministries, where everyone would be assigned tasks according to their respective relationships.
I didn't expect that things here are completely different.
Here, it only depends on your ability.
Especially when selecting people.
Those with outstanding abilities were immediately fought over by the two editors.
If you have outstanding abilities and are hardworking, it goes without saying that two editors will be vying for the position.
What?
Do your elders know my elders?
Can you give me a good painting in private?
Don't I have these things?
The Shujishi later understood that it was all because of the two editors who held a small examination every ten days and a large examination at the end of the month.
There is a comparison between them.
Then he naturally needs to find capable men, otherwise he will definitely lose.
Such a "good method" was naturally determined by the editor, that is, their Ji Zhuangyuan.
It's really terrifying that just a few words can improve the efficiency of the entire Historian Institute.
But are they angry?
Everyone looked at the documents in their hands.
He doesn't seem angry.
Many of them have suffered a lot of grievances in the six departments.
Compared to doing things, feeling wronged is the most painful thing.
Among those who instantly glowed was Dong Kang from Dianzhou Prefecture, who was usually talkative and cheerful.
After two months in the Ministry of Rites, my brows were already furrowed.
After becoming a Shujishi, the situation became completely different.
Isn’t it just doing things!
He is afraid of this?!
Just don’t sit on the bench!
Most importantly, Ji Zhuangyuan will give guidance to everyone and help them learn from these clerical tasks.
By the end of July, these old documents had been cleared to the thirty-second year of Huayuan.
This speed is quite fast.
Some of the scroll kings even wanted to work overtime, but were stopped by Ji Yuan.
Just work time roll.
Don’t roll around after get off work!
Otherwise, what will others do?
Jiyuan's work also changed from practical to supervisory.
The function of supervision is not simple either. There are countless things to ask and deal with every day.
Everyone discovered that Ji Zhuangyuan's emotions were almost frighteningly stable.
According to him, his role is to help everyone solve problems and deal with issues. There is no point in getting angry.
A group of newly-appointed scholars who were older than him instantly understood why such a person could become number one.
This mentality alone is enough for them to learn.
Ji Yuan was moving around in various warehouses.
Finally, he stood next to the document shelf of the Historian's Court where Huayuan had been for twenty-eight years.
It was empty, nothing there, nothing he wanted.
After searching for a while, I finally found the shelf in the warehouse, but there was nothing on it.
Ji Yuan lowered his eyes.
Indeed, the Historian Office took over these documents thirty years after Huayuan.
If nothing unexpected happens, the other documents should be in other warehouses of the Hanlin Academy and in the warehouses where the cabinet ministers are located.
Ji Yuan looked across.
Just two years left.
But what he wanted to see happened within these few years.
All the documents and archives of the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Revenue, and Ministry of Works between the 28th and 30th year of Conghuayuan.
Especially the archives of Jianmeng Prefecture, Zhengrong County, and Lianshao County.
Ji Yuan took a deep breath and put things away one by one.
There wasn't much he was looking for.
Just a person's name.
Zhengrong County, the name of the former county magistrate.
The one who harmed Xiao Jiyuan's parents and was only demoted afterwards.
If I remember correctly, I heard that he was just demoted.
Ji Yuan wanted to know where he was working now and what his situation was.
Ji Yuan walked out of the Historian's Office and looked at the cabinet office opposite.
The Historian's Office used to be much quieter, but now it is packed with people. It is even more lively than the cabinet ministers' office across the street.
The reason why the cabinet ministers are so busy is simple.
Most of the cabinet ministers have positions in the six ministries. Only a few who are particularly idle or retired often stay here.
Ji Yuan looked at the warehouse on their side. Perhaps what he wanted was in there.
Ji Yuan was watching when a voice came from behind him: "Ji Zhuangyuan?"
Ji Yuan looked back and saw that it was the official from the Ministry of Rites. He had had contact with him when he took over the old office.
The official next to this man was wearing a purple official robe, was about fifty years old, and looked a little old.
"Greetings, Your Excellency the Minister." Ji Yuanchao saluted the official in front of him.
If nothing unexpected happens, the person next to him is the Minister of Rites, Grand Secretary Liu.
Academician Liu nodded slightly. Seeing that Ji Yuan was staring at the cabinet ministers with a firm look in his eyes, he thought to himself, this kid doesn't follow the crowd, doesn't have any bad habits, and is very smart.
I didn't expect that there is an advantage of being motivated.
It can be said that except for his poor family background, everything else was almost perfect.
Academician Liu was even more satisfied with Ji Yuan.
And Ji Yuan would definitely not explain that he looked at the cabinet ministers not because he was trying to make progress.
Well, he was ambitious, but not in that sense.
"I have been in the Hanlin Academy for some time. Have you ever been to the Jixian Hall?"
The cabinet ministers' office is divided into Wenyuan Pavilion and Jixian Hall.
Grand Secretary Chu and Grand Secretary Liu are on the east and west sides of the Jixian Hall. If they must be ranked, he would be last among the four grand secretaries, but his status is still far superior to others.
Ji Yuan shook his head, and the Minister of Rites Liu Daxueshi smiled and said, "Come and have a look. Maybe you will come to Jixian Hall soon."
Being able to serve as a cabinet minister in the Jixian Hall is the dream of all officials in the Tianqi Kingdom.
Grand Secretary Liu said, "Speaking of which, have you informed the Ministry of Personnel about the assignment?"
Overseas assignment?
Still want to say hello?
Ji Yuan didn't react for a moment.
He thought he just had to wait for arrangements!
But there have been a lot of things going on recently, so I didn’t expect this.
Liu Daxueshi thought to himself, this guy is still young: "If you have something that suits your taste, you can tell me. I will go to the Ministry of Personnel to see later. Since you are the top scholar this year, this matter will not be difficult."
It is not difficult to return, but since Liu Daxueshi spoke on his behalf, he owes him a favor.
Ji Yuan followed him into the cabinet and said quickly, "I don't have any other ideas. I have to finish the work of the Historian's Office first."
Everyone knows that the Historian's Office has been very busy recently.
Liu Daxueshi also appreciated this: "Okay, when you find a place you want to go, remember to tell me about it."
That's the promise.
Once these words were spoken, basically everything Ji Yuan said would be successful.
I wonder what other successful candidates in the same exam would think if they heard this.
Ji Yuan just bowed but did not accept the gesture.
Because he thought of what Gao Laosi said!
The granddaughter of the Minister of Rites?
Is this the granddaughter of this person?
Ji Yuan followed him into the courtyard of the cabinet ministers. This place was indeed grand, with a clear central axis and an official office on each side.
The main hall in the middle is the reception area, where people come and go in a hurry.
On the left is Wenyuan Pavilion, where the Minister of Personnel Li Shoufu and the Minister of Punishments Zhang Daxueshi are located.
On the right is the Jixian Hall, where the Minister of Revenue, Grand Secretary Chu, and the Minister of Rites, Grand Secretary Liu, are located.
Being able to work here is already a rare person in the court.
This is why there is no uneducated person among the people. Even if he is a minor clerk, he is at least a juren.
Ji Yuan looked up and saw that the left and right were clearly distinguished.
"Ji Zhuangyuan! Why are you here?!"
A eunuch came running in from outside. He had just been to the Historian's Office but did not see Ji Yuan. No one knew where he had gone.
Fortunately, I came here, otherwise I would have missed it: "The prince wants to see you, are you free now?"
The prince has invited me, so I must go whether I have time or not.
The eunuch quickly bowed to everyone and explained, "Let's go quickly, the prince is waiting."
What does the prince want him to do?
Ji Yuan looked over and saw that two more Shujishi had been picked out, and everyone looked confused.
Fortunately, the eunuch explained it to them on the way.
The emperor's eldest grandson is about to turn eleven, and he needs to attend classes.
During this period, three assistant lecturers and two assistant lecturers have been selected.
In addition, the Prince's tutor Li Shoufu will be the main speaker.
The only ones left are the Shishu, or the tutors.
The three of them were the ones chosen to accompany the students.
Ji Yuan pointed at himself.
The eunuch smiled and said, "You usually have a lot of things to do, just follow Prime Minister Li's schedule."
"The Prime Minister gives four lectures a month. You can just go and help the Prime Minister."
Ji Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
There are a lot of things to do in the Historian's Office.
He really can't stay here all the time.
The other two Shujishi were somewhat clumsy.
Really?
Both of them?
How could they be qualified to serve as secretaries to the emperor's eldest grandson?
If nothing unexpected happens, the two of them will go there every day and answer the emperor's eldest grandson's questions at any time.
Choose two and let them take turns.
Of course, there were eunuchs and servants to help with the writing and handling.
Ji Yuan thought about it seriously, then the role of the three of them is somewhat like a reading machine?
Humanoid reading machine.
It's too simple a question for them to answer.
And accompany the emperor's eldest grandson to do his homework.
Ji Yuan did some calculations in his mind.
From one main teacher, to five teachers of the Four Books and Five Classics, and then to three accompanying students.
Maybe there are study companions of the same age.
Plus the ones who really serve the pen and ink.
According to conservative estimates, the emperor's eldest grandson has more than ten Jinshi (imperial examination) scholars around him, and more than ten people to take care of his writing.
From explanations by famous teachers to extracurricular tutoring, there is even homework help, as well as playmates and servants.
Wow, this team is quite big.
You have to know that this is only a literary teacher. As the emperor's eldest grandson, he must also have a martial arts teacher, so things like horse riding and archery are no problem.
Any student or parent who hears about this luxurious tutoring team will surely cry with envy.
Even so, it is still difficult to squeeze into such a team.
Who made them these three secretaries, one of whom is a top scholar and two of whom are imperial scholars?
However, enlightening the emperor's eldest grandson is a big deal, and it really requires so many people in order to show the royal majesty.
I heard that when the prince was first enlightened, he was even better than this.
Now I have kept a low profile.
Ji Yuan and others went to the Prince's Mansion, and the other lecturers and scholars had already left.
Only the Crown Prince, the eldest grandson of the Emperor, and Prime Minister Li are here.
As Prime Minister Li is the Prince's tutor and now the Pope's eldest grandson, he is naturally qualified.
The emperor's eldest grandson is eleven years old this year, and his eyes are bored, but fortunately he is polite to the teacher and his tutors.
He was holding a whip in his hand and seemed to have just returned from riding a horse.
Ji Yuan followed the eunuch and went forward to pay his respects. The emperor's eldest grandson became interested and asked Ji Yuan when he saw him, "Are you the new number one scholar?"
"You don't look much older than me?"
Ji Yuan answered truthfully, and the other party was shocked: "How is it possible? You are not even fifteen, but you are so much taller than me?!"
The prince glared at him, and the emperor's eldest grandson was completely dumbfounded.
He can't accept it!
But there is a three or four year age difference, so how come this guy is over five feet tall.
And I am only over four feet tall? !
More than five feet, almost one meter and eighty centimeters.
A little over four feet is about 1.6 meters, which is a very good height for an eleven-year-old.
But who can blame others?
Ji Yuan also said: "I have a good friend who is eighteen years old this year and is already six feet three inches tall. It can be seen that it varies from person to person."
How many?
Six foot three?
eighteen?
This is naturally referring to Wu Renhao, who is almost two meters one meter tall.
The other two Shujishi breathed a sigh of relief.
They were extremely nervous just now, but they didn't expect that Ji Zhuangyuan would quickly start chatting with the emperor's eldest grandson. It seems that the future tasks will not be too difficult.
The Crown Prince and Prime Minister Li did not say much, but they did have an impression of Wu Renhao, who was indeed a gifted strongman.
The prince breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the emperor's eldest grandson accepted these teachers.
Normally these arrangements should have been made long ago, but in order to avoid the emperor's suspicion, they were delayed until the eleventh day.
Although we have regular teaching sessions, this is the first time that the museum has officially opened like this.
Next, the other two Shujishi stayed, while Ji Yuan left with Li Shoufu.
After all, although he is called a study companion, Ji Yuan is more like Li Shoufu's "teaching assistant".
This was the purpose of the test paper Jiyuan wrote when he was selected as a scholar.
Ji Yuan also just found out about this. When he went home that night, he told others, "The two scholars who were chosen are not only good at writing, but also have solid knowledge. The most important thing is that their writing is peaceful."
When taking care of children, you must choose someone who is patient.
Dong Kang nodded to Monk Bai. They were indeed envious.
Those two people actually went straight to the Prince's Mansion and would be working there from now on.
If you want to say it’s not good, then there is.
The two of them should not think about going abroad in the next few years.
Although being sent abroad is hard, one can accumulate political achievements quickly.
Of course, for some people who don't want to suffer, following the Prince's Mansion and rising to prominence is also a good choice.
It all depends on personal opinion.
The situation in Jiyuan is quite good.
You only need to follow Prime Minister Li four times a month and you can still get the title of the prince's confidant.
From now on, no matter where you go, even if you go out and express yourself, there will be a halo around you.
Everyone was just happy for Ji Yuan.
One is that everyone is used to it.
Second, I think Ji Yuan is worth it.
While Ji Yuan was working diligently in the capital, officials from another place finally set off.
A county school was built in Zhengrong County, Mengfu.
Teacher Cheng got up early because he didn't want anyone to see him off.
But he was still being waited for at the gate of the county town by the students of the county school, the teacher, and County Magistrate Nie.
Want to sneak away?
Definitely not!
To be honest, one of the people we should send off is the County Magistrate Lin mentioned above.
Unfortunately, the policy is lagging behind.
It was not until a few years after County Magistrate Lin left that everyone realized how good what he had done was.
Starting from the layout of local breeding industry and the training of veterinarians, Zhengrong County has benefited greatly today.
Let’s not talk about these for now.
There is no need to elaborate on the Zhengrong County School that was supported by County Magistrate Lin and Instructor Cheng.
There are even some private schools that have imitated the teaching model of Zhengrong County School and opened another one in the county town, which is also overcrowded.
Under the leadership of Teacher Cheng, Zhengrong County has clearly become the best in the local education sector.
It even boosted the development of local bookstores.
When Ji Yuan was here, there was only one bookstore in the county, but the fat owner has now opened three branches and there are four other competitors.
This shows how strong the academic atmosphere is in Zhengrong County today.
This year, it is even more exaggerated.
There is no way, because Zhengrong County has a top scholar who won six prizes in a row.
They don't know the specific things happening in the capital.
Anyway, I just know a little bit.
The emperor praised Ji Liuyuan and personally gave him a courtesy name and a house.
With this kind of treatment, who else would want it?
This is a student under Teacher Cheng!
Teacher Cheng also received a transfer from the Ministry of Personnel and was about to be promoted.
He has done so much, everyone must see him off.
County Magistrate Nie was even more moved.
Speaking of which, his term of office also ends this year.
The four years he served as county magistrate had given him mixed feelings. The longer he stayed here, the more he realized how lucky he was to have an official like Cheng Jiaoyu under his command.
He passed the imperial examination at the age of twenty-two, was sent out to live far away at the age of twenty-four, and is now twenty-seven.
Thinking about the situation back then, I couldn't help but sigh that he really didn't understand anything at that time.
Now that I have gained some experience, I naturally have a lot of emotions.
Teacher Cheng's eyes were moist. He said goodbye to everyone again and left with his family.
This time, we are going to Beijing together.
Originally, he could go to Beijing alone to report on his work, but Beijing is his home and the hometown of his family.
This time when I go back, I also want to visit my relatives and friends.
Thinking about what happened to their Cheng family at that time, the entire Cheng family was implicated.
Only I and my cousin are left.
Since he failed the imperial examination, he took a teaching position and moved to several places before settling down in Zhengrong County.
His cousin was luckier and worked hard, and he passed the exam and ranked third.
Unfortunately, because of the Cheng family's affairs, he is still a fifth-rank official in the capital.
No one wants to talk about what happened back then.
This matter is also related to the prince.
The prince back then was not so steady and he had countless friends.
There was a young man in the Cheng family who wrote a poem praising His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and even said that His Royal Highness would be a wise ruler in the future.
This statement is a bit exaggerated and praises the prince too much.
The Cheng family's poems were so good that they even overshadowed the emperor's.
Some officials in the court were furious.
He angrily denounced this as a curse on the emperor and said it was flattery.
After that, these officials found banned books from the previous dynasty in Cheng's house, and the rest is needless to say.
Those people said that the Cheng family was trying to sow discord between the emperor and the prince.
Then the entire Cheng family fell apart.
If he and his cousin had not been studying hard outside at the time, they would probably have been doomed.
They only found out about this when they went to the capital for the imperial examination. They thought they would not be able to pass the imperial examination.
Unexpectedly, the emperor showed leniency, probably thinking that the matter was handled too harshly, and raised his hand to let them continue the exam.
Everyone will know what happens next.
The Cheng family never recovered.
This matter is also a taboo in many people's minds.
That was the first time the emperor expressed his dissatisfaction with the prince.
After that, the prince's popularity faded, and many people began to admire the fifth prince.
After going back and forth, the prince's position is still relatively stable.
Did the Emperor express his opinion on this matter?
Actually, no.
From the very beginning when the Cheng family was impeached, the emperor simply did not mention it, but the matter escalated.
When banned books are found, how to deal with them depends entirely on the officials' mood at the time and their understanding of the emperor's intentions.
After the incident was over, the emperor also comforted the remaining members of the Cheng family.
Including the fact that Mr. Cheng was chosen as the third place in the imperial examination, some people also said that this was the emperor's grace.
If Ji Yuan knew the whole story, he would be speechless.
But most officials still believed that this was a favor from the emperor.
There is nothing I can do.
Good things come from above.
Sometimes those in a high position don’t need to say much, and people will do many things for them.
Have you done it too much?
It’s over.
But so what? He could always compensate her.
It was in this context that Teacher Cheng left the capital in despair.
Now that I am going back with my family, I feel quite unhappy.
No matter what, that was his home.
I was so disheartened back then that I sold my house. Now if I go back I'll probably have to stay at my cousin's house.
To be honest, his relationship with his cousin was not particularly good before. The Cheng family is large and has many promising children.
After that incident, we have been in touch through letters and have never stopped.
Teacher Cheng set off on his journey, feeling less discouraged than before.
He would be content to be able to become a seal instructor even if he made no further progress in the future.
Being able to take care of my family and teach such good students, what else is there to be dissatisfied about?
The family took a horse carriage to the capital, setting out in mid-July and arriving around August 15th.
Now that the weather is getting cooler, the road will be easier.
Teacher Cheng passed by the city of Jianmeng Prefecture and went to see Dr. Yin. Both of them were filled with emotion.
With Ji Yuan as the top student, Teacher Cheng was promoted.
Dr. Yin has completely secured his current position. If nothing unexpected happens, he will be able to move in two years. It is feasible for him to be a right instructor, which will be a fifth-rank position by then.
The emergence of Ji Yuan really changed the fate of all of them.
During this trip to the capital, Teacher Cheng also brought a letter from Dr. Yin.
The letter mentioned one of Ji Yuan’s previous aliases, Qingtang.
Someone actually wanted to pay a high price to ask Mr. Qingtang to paint another picture.
Why?
Because some people said that after the family in Dianzhou Prefecture bought Ji Yuan’s paintings, the second young master of the family passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi, and even became a Shujishi!
This is amazing among the Jinshi.
After hearing about this, other families in Dianzhou Prefecture sent someone to pass on the message, hoping to request another painting from Mr. Qingtang.
Finally, we naturally found Dr. Yin’s son Yin Mao.
Dr. Yin thought to himself, that student passed the exam to become a scholar, but Ji Yuan was the superior of the scholars.
Who among the people under my command bought it?
No matter what, this news must be brought to Ji Yuan. Whether he draws it or not, it all depends on him.
The era will probably not be painted again.
The current identity is not suitable.
If it is found out, it is inevitable that more things will be said.
Does Ji Yuan know who bought his paintings?
Of course he knows.
When I saw Dong Kang and the butler beside him, I understood it.
In Dianzhou Prefecture, the family is rich and has the same housekeeper. It could be no other than him.
But Ji Yuan was embarrassed to say this at first, and it became even more difficult to say it later.
Although Monk Bai knew it, he would not mention it.
This matter seems strange no matter how I think about it.
However, when Ji Yuan heard Dong Kang bring up this matter again, he still felt extremely embarrassed.
Dong Kang said, "You are all from Jianmeng Mansion, do you really not know who Qingtang is?"
"Everyone in our Dong family said that it was after I bought the painting that helped me pass the imperial examination and become a scholar. Now they are passing it around to see it, and a relative even asked us to help buy another one."
Dong Kang didn't suspect anything, but he came over every day to eat and chat, and they could talk about anything.
Monk Bai and Ji Yuan fell silent for a moment.
How can I explain this?
If you say you don’t know him, you are lying. If you say you know him, who is that person?
Ji Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "As far as I know, he probably won't sell paintings anymore."
When he drew illustrations for Mengdie Ling, he was young and ignorant.
Now that he has achieved success, all the books he had previously written as Mr. Runbi will sell well. This happening too often is actually not a good thing.
Ji Yuan was extremely grateful that his instructors and Dr. Fuzi had stopped him.
Otherwise there will be endless troubles.
After that incident, Ji Yuan would never make money secretly by selling paintings again.
If you sell words when you are a juren, that is considered a good thing.
Now that you are an official and you are still selling things, that is called bribery.
Not to mention, he is indeed Dong Kang's boss.
Monk Bai naturally understood this as well, and said, "He is very mysterious. Not only will he not reveal his paintings, but he will not even reveal his identity."
Ji Yuan and Monk Bai usually don't talk nonsense. Now that they have said so, it seems hopeless.
Dong Kang was slightly disappointed, but then he thought, wouldn’t the painting he had be out of print?
This is also good.
Ji Yuan himself didn't expect that just after he mentioned the paintings, another person came to ask about the paintings he had drawn.
On the fifth day of August, Ji Yuan followed Prime Minister Li to the Prince's Mansion for the first time to serve as a tutor.
I have seen the emperor's eldest grandson's luxurious teaching team before.
Fortunately, the class schedule was arranged very well. On the morning of August 5th, it was Li Shoufu's teaching time, and there were not so many people.
When Ji Yuan followed Prime Minister Li to the Qinxuetang in the Prince's Mansion, he saw that the layout inside was similar to that of other students.
But the objects inside are all very good.
The paintings on the wall are also treasures.
There is only one student in this school, and the emperor's eldest grandson is already waiting.
In addition to the eleven-year-old eldest grandson of the emperor, there was also a scholar-official and a book boy of the same age.
Everyone greeted each other and then began today's teaching.
Prime Minister Li started from the Strategies of the Warring States and only picked out the key parts.
It was obviously not the first time that the emperor's eldest grandson attended the class, and he was very receptive to it.
Ji Yuan follows Prime Minister Li, and he has a good eye for what should be done.
However, as Prime Minister Li spoke, he became fascinated.
Li Shoufu is knowledgeable and well-read.
In terms of knowledge and learning, he far surpasses others.
Otherwise he wouldn’t have been able to become the Crown Prince’s tutor, and now he has been invited to be the Pope’s eldest grandson.
Prime Minister Li originally wanted Ji Yuan to hand him a book, but seeing that Ji Yuan was still thinking, he smiled slightly, opened the book himself and placed it in front of Ji Yuan.
"Qin sent an army to attack Zhou to demand the Nine Cauldrons."
"That's the truth of this."
This is about an event that happened during the Warring States Period.
During the Warring States Period, rituals and music were in decline, but the "Nine Cauldrons" of Zhou were still the symbol of power in the hearts of all vassal states.
Whoever obtains the "Nine Cauldrons" will obtain the orthodoxy.
At that time, the State of Qin attacked Luoyang, the capital of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, and asked the King of Zhou for the Nine Cauldrons.
Naturally, the King of Zhou was unwilling to give it, so his subordinate Yan Lu gave him an idea.
Yan led the Zhou army to Qi State, which was also powerful at that time, and asked the king of Qi whether he wanted the Nine Cauldrons. If he could help the King of Zhou repel the Qin army, the Nine Cauldrons would be given to Qi State.
Does the King of Qi want the Nine Cauldrons? Of course he does. He immediately sends 50,000 troops to help the King of Zhou rescue him.
Then later, did Yan Lu give the Nine Cauldrons as promised?
Of course not.
The King of Zhou was even more reluctant to hand over the Nine Cauldrons, as they were, after all, precious national treasures.
It was Yan who led the troops to the King of Qi again to explain the situation to him.
The Nine Cauldrons are so heavy that in modern times they would need a crane to move them.
During the Warring States Period, the road was even more difficult to travel and had to pass through other vassal states.
At that time, all the vassal states were eyeing the Nine Cauldrons.
No matter which way you go, the Nine Cauldrons will be taken away.
After Yan Lu arrived in Qi, he praised the King of Qi for his righteous act and praised Qi as a great country.
Finally, he brought out those reasons and said to King Qi: "If you want to move, you can go ahead."
But seeing so many reasons, the King of Qi also felt that it was time-consuming and laborious, and he might be robbed.
In the end, Yan Lu gave another way out: "I will move my capital to wait for your orders."
What it means is that the Nine Cauldrons are right there, and the capital is waiting for you to move them.
This is the strategy of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.
The main point is how to use the appearance rate to fight against the opponent.
He then kicked the responsibility of moving the tripod back to the King of Qi.
It is also considered a first-rate masterpiece among the Eastern Zhou strategies of the Warring States Period.
According to Prime Minister Li, one thing to praise is Yan's leadership in protecting the King of Zhou, and the other is to praise the King of Qi for helping the capital to escape the siege.
Li Shoufu's focus is on Yan's loyalty to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.
But when he talked about his strategies, he was extremely detailed.
The key point is self-evident.
It’s just hard to explain.
But the meaning of it was understood by everyone, not to mention Ji Yuan, even the 11-year-old eldest grandson of the emperor understood it.
Na Yanlu’s first move was to use the opponent’s force to counter attack, showing a good balance.
The second strategy was to flatter the King of Qi and then kick the matter of transporting the tripod to Qi and let them solve it themselves.
In the end, things naturally returned to the starting point.
I think Yan Lu had already thought of this when he asked King Qi to send troops.
His strategy not only protected the country from being invaded by the Qin State, but also protected the country's most important treasure, the Nine Cauldrons.
When we study strategy, we learn wisdom, logical thinking ability, language and psychological understanding.
Many people would feel that Yan Lu doesn’t seem to have done anything big.
He may be able to understand the psychology of several monarchs, be well aware of the surrounding situation, and have a good eloquence.
No wonder the Warring States Period was the stage for strategists.
Ji Yuan was so fascinated by what was being said that during the break, he was still thinking about Yan Lu's language art.
When Prime Minister Li went down to have tea, Ji Yuan was about to follow him when the emperor's eldest grandson said, "Top Scholar Ji! Come and look at this!"
Li Shoufu said, "Go ahead and take a rest for a quarter of an hour."
Fifteen minutes break between classes!
Ji Yuan turned around and saluted the emperor's eldest grandson.
Although the two had met before, it was still different to meet in the school.
The emperor's eldest grandson looked at the people around him, then secretly looked at his tutors and the imperial scholars, and took out a book.
Ji Yuan was curious about what this thing was.
It’s so precious?
But looking at the appearance of the emperor's eldest grandson, it doesn't seem like a good book, right?
Even though he was mentally prepared, Ji Yuan was still shocked when he saw the title of the book.
"Dream Butterfly Order".
Such a familiar, yet strange name.
Ji Yuan held his forehead with his hand.
What else is there to say?
He knew what the emperor's eldest grandson was going to ask.
Over the years, more than one person has asked this question.
"Ji Zhuangyuan, I heard that you also drew the illustrations for the second volume, but they haven't been released yet. Is that true?" The eldest grandson of the emperor flipped through the illustrations in the book and couldn't help but said, "This is my favorite illustration. There have been some who imitated you, but none of them are as good as you."
Ji Yuan's technique was acquired bit by bit, and with the influence of his previous life, the illustrations he drew were naturally ahead of their time.
That kind of novel perspective and angle, even the sense of immersion, will be something few people will be able to surpass in a short while.
However, painting like him can be considered as the "newcomer" of this era.
The painting sold to the Dong family in Dianzhou Prefecture was a traditional one.
It is because the difference between the two is so great that people don’t know that Qingtang is Jiyuan.
But no matter which one is mentioned, Ji Yuan feels helpless.
The emperor's eldest grandson also asked: "If you draw it, can you show it to me?"
Ji Yuan said frankly: "I did draw them at that time, but I left them all in my hometown and didn't bring them with me."
"Besides, painting caused a lot of trouble, so I stopped painting."
ah?
I really don’t paint anymore.
The eldest grandson of the emperor felt sorry and had to say, "Well, although the later books of Mengdie Ling also have illustrations, they are not as good as yours."
Ji Yuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and could only say "thank you".
Fortunately, Prime Minister Li came back soon and continued his lecture.
The classes here are naturally very different from the Four Books and Five Classics.
More guidance like that of a strategist.
I have seen it before, but this is the first time I have listened to it so carefully.
Ji Yuan was still not satisfied, so Prime Minister Li mentioned a few books and asked the emperor's eldest grandson Ke to read them.
Nowadays you don’t need to memorize books, you just need to understand their meaning.
And even though you think you didn’t remember anything after reading it once, in fact, the content is already in your mind.
Not to mention those who have good memory, after reading it, they can still savor it carefully, and once they have truly digested it, it will become their own.
Ji Yuan was so excited about the first class that he couldn’t wait for August 11th, the second class of the month.
After returning, Ji Yuan first went to the bookstore and bought all the books that Li Shoufu mentioned.
No wonder they all want to be tutors to the princes. The teaching conditions are simply too good.
Ji Yuan finally settled down in the capital.
Take a day off four times a month, and attend lectures by famous teachers four times a month.
The rest of the time is spent going to and from get off work.
People in the Hanlin Academy all have a good impression of Ji Yuan and will not make things difficult for him.
He had nothing else to do until those old documents were dealt with.
Things in the capital also became stable.
Except for one thing.
The Minister of Rites was indeed very kind to him.
Ji Yuan really feels unworthy of this kindness and would avoid it if possible.
But there is better news.
On August 14, someone suddenly knocked on the door. It turned out to be a servant from a nearby family.
The servant said, "I am from the Cheng family next door. My master's cousin came last night and asked me to tell you that this is my master's name card and his cousin's name card."
The servant looked at Ji Yuan secretly.
This person is Ji Zhuangyuan!
They knew that the top scholar lived nearby, but he went out early and came back late, and at most he would go for a walk by the river, so they rarely met him.
Unexpectedly, their master’s cousin turned out to be Ji Zhuangyuan’s tutor!
It's also because their master is too low-key. If it were someone else, they would definitely talk about it every day.
The Era is full of surprises.
Teacher Cheng is here!
Arrived last night?!
Ji Yuan looked at the time and said directly, "Is it convenient for us to go there now?"
"Of course it is convenient, but Master Cheng said that if you have official business, you can do it first and go to the party later."
Ji Yuan smiled: "We are close, there is still time."
After Ji Yuan left, the servant scratched his head.
Wait, how did the top scholar know that his house was close?
Ji Yuan also did it subconsciously.
He had met Miss Cheng before.
Because of the egg tarts and the cook, I knew that this was Teacher Cheng’s distant niece.
Knowing where the Cheng family is, it is only natural.
The reasons behind this are complicated, but fortunately the servant didn't think about it too much, and Ji Yuan also neglected it for a moment.
When Ji Yuan saw Teacher Cheng having breakfast, his face was filled with joy and he forgot all the previous things.
Ji Yuan was born handsome with a tall figure. Now that he had been in the capital for some time, his clothes were all taken care of by servants. Although the styles were simple, the materials were much better.
When he appeared like this, everything in front of me seemed to light up.
Ji Yuan bowed earnestly. Teacher Cheng was stunned and said with a smile, "Good, Ji Yuan, how come you are getting better and better."
"Looking at it this way, he is a good young man from the capital."
Ji Yuan's ears turned red due to the sudden praise, but he also knew that Teacher Cheng liked to tease people.
Mrs. Cheng also smiled: "You came so early, you haven't eaten yet. Sit down and eat together."
Ji Yuan didn't hesitate and had breakfast with him.
The master of the Cheng family allocated a separate courtyard to Teacher Cheng, and he did not come to disturb him at the moment. They should not mention these things among their relatives.
After breakfast, Ji Yuan really had to go on duty.
You must take this class.
Fortunately, tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th, and the court is on vacation, so they have time to chat again.
The servant of the Cheng family also said: "My master also wants to go to the government office. This is a good opportunity. The master is waiting for him."
Ji Yuan thanked him and quickly followed.
Mr. Cheng from the Ministry of Works, who is also Teacher Cheng’s cousin, is naturally considered Ji Yuan’s elder.
In fact, the two have always known each other.
But since Teacher Cheng didn't come, Ji Yuan didn't want to try to establish a relationship with him, and they felt that it was even harder to get involved with such a popular newcomer.
So when the two of them sat in the same carriage, everyone felt inexplicably nervous and awkward.
Ji Yuan got closer, and when he got off the carriage, Lord Cheng breathed a sigh of relief.
Oh, how come this young man is so imposing? He is indeed the son-in-law candidate favored by many important officials in the court.
Ji Yuan also breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he quickly put the matter behind him and just waited for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
Starting from this afternoon, I will return to work until August 17th.
Oh, I've never looked forward to a vacation so much.
That's right.
When he was in the county school, he made snow skin mooncakes, and Teacher Cheng liked them very much at that time.
How about, do it again?
Ji Yuan first wrote down the recipe and had someone send it to the cook at Lord Cheng's house.
The cook was preparing snacks for tomorrow's day, but was at a loss as to what to do when she received the note from the number one scholar.
She can't read.
After thinking it over, the cook decided to go find the maidservant beside the young lady. The note given by the number one scholar must have something important in it.
The note finally fell into Cheng Yisan's hands.
She looked at the words carefully, and her eyes brightened little by little.
Snow skin mooncakes sound delicious.
Come on, she will read the recipe and it must be made.
Wait a minute, Ji Zhuangyuan, why did you give the recipe to the cook? Did something happen to the cook's family? Or is there any difficulty?
Cheng Yishan asked politely, and then said, "If you need money, I'll go to the accounting office and get you some."
The cook knew her young lady had good intentions, but she was also a little confused: "There's nothing wrong at home. This recipe did come out of the blue."
Fortunately, the servant at home said, "The top scholar will spend the Mid-Autumn Festival at our house this year. Didn't you know?"
This, this I really don’t know!
After all, it just happened this morning, so it’s normal not to know.
The cook was quite excited. She would definitely make this snow skin mooncake well!
At this time in the Hanlin Academy, Ji Yuan was looking at the invitation from the Minister of Rites, which said that it was the Mid-Autumn Festival and invited the subordinates of the Hanlin Academy to enjoy the moon and drink wine.
Said it was the subordinates.
But only a few good-looking and unmarried scholars received the invitation.
The meaning is self-evident.
Dong Kang said: "I have a fiancée at home."
White Monk: "I am a monk."
? Are you a monk now?
Mr. Zhang, who was passing by, said, "My child is already three years old, it's normal that he didn't receive it."
Everyone looked at Ji Yuan.
Could that rumor be true?
Ji Yuan was speechless and declined again: "My teacher is coming to the capital, and I must accompany him."
At Song Liuqun and Xie Zhifu's age, they must already have wives. They are well-informed and thought that Ji Yuan might not be able to refuse so easily this time.
At this Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, the other young talents were just a cover, and he was the real host.
The two of them patted him on the shoulder, and everything was self-explanatory.
Ji Yuan thought about it for a moment, and decided to refuse.
If you don't refuse, there will be endless trouble.
He thought that if he replied this time, the other party would understand what he meant. The other party had a wealthy family and must be a respectable person.
After declining the invitation, I look forward to the festival even more.
It’s better to enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival with people you know.
Anything else? Put it aside!
After being politely rejected several times, the Minister of Rites understood the situation and did not say anything more.
It’s similar to what Ji Yuan guessed. People only consider themselves as backup options and don’t take it too seriously.
This is naturally the best way.
Ji Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
It would be better to let him read more books than to let him go on blind dates.
Besides, there was no result for what he wanted to investigate.
Ji Yuan looked at the old documents in the Historian's Office.
It has now been thirty-five years since the issue was first resolved. By September or October, it will be almost resolved.
By then, he might be able to find an opportunity to ask the cabinet for documents from thirty years ago.
Only in this way can we find out the situation of the county magistrate in Zhengrong County a long time ago without alerting the enemy.
But the teacher came.
Perhaps, Teacher Cheng knows something.
The more information he knows, the more helpful it will be for what he wants to do.
Those who harmed Xiao Jiyuan's family have all been dealt with, except for the county magistrate at the time, who is still at large.
He must avenge this grudge.
In short, find out the other party's situation first.
He wanted to see why the other party was only demoted instead of exiled or even beheaded despite killing so many people.
This matter must have a result.
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