Factory owner is king

Chapter 147

Rely on talent and pride.Most scholars have this problem, especially capable scholars.

Xie Jin, as the number one talented scholar in the Ming Dynasty, is not arrogant, but his arrogance is well known in the world.Since the 21st year of Hongwu, he passed the Jinshi examination in one fell swoop and was assigned to the Hanlin Academy. He consciously showed the reality of his talent and learning ambitions.First gave Zhu Yuanzhang "Ten Strategies for Peace", and then made persistent efforts, repeatedly giving advice to the country.

After all, he was just an attendant of the Hanlin Academy. It was okay to give the emperor some advice once or twice, but if he did it too often, it would inevitably arouse the emperor's resentment, especially when the emperor's name was Zhu Yuanzhang. when.

Xie Jin entered the officialdom in the 21st year of Hongwu, but in the 24th year of Hongwu, he was kicked out by the emperor.There is no crime, just a simple sentence, "Late blooming, if you return to me, you will make progress, and it will not be too late to use it in the next ten years." In modern terms, it probably means "You still need to sharpen, go back and cultivate your heart Cultivate your character, come back ten years later, I will use you again."

How many decades are there in life?Will anyone still remember him ten years from now?
After thinking about it, Xie Jin decided that he could not be an official, but he had to stay in the capital.Only here can he have a chance to make a comeback.

It is not easy to live in the capital.

It is not easy to live alone in this city of Nanjing, especially when everyone knows that he is disgusted by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Fortunately, his handwriting is good, and his talent is real.On weekdays, setting up a calligraphy and painting stall on the street and writing letters for others can still make a living, although this is not the life he wants.

Xie Jin has reflected on his own failures countless times.Finally, on a bright and starry winter night, holding the Chronicle of the Three Kingdoms in his hands, he finally understood the idea.

I didn't do anything wrong. The only thing I did wrong was that I was too naive.So what if you are talented and well-educated?One wrong step, and everything is lost.

As the sun was setting, Xie Jin simply cleaned up the stall, returned the tables and chairs to the steamed bun shop next to him, and bought a steamed bun for two yuan by the way, and walked slowly towards home.

I am willing to give my all, as long as God gives me another chance.

. . . . . .

"came back?"

In the dilapidated hut, Xie Jin looked at the uninvited guest in front of him in astonishment.

"Do you know who our family is?"

"Our family..." Xie Jin looked at Xu Ruyi in surprise: "Elder-in-law is from the palace? But does the emperor want to summon me?"

"That's a good idea, but unfortunately you guessed wrong." Xu Ruyi smiled lightly, "Our family is the admiral and eunuch of Dongchang, Xu Ruyi."

"Dongchang?" Xie Jin didn't understand what Dongchang wanted him to do, but he still said respectfully: "I don't know what your father-in-law is here for. The student will do his best."

The voice was extremely humble, and there was a flattering smile on his face.If it was Xie Jin before, he might have snorted coldly and sneered at Xu Ruyi, but now, he doesn't dare, and he doesn't deserve it.

"We have a paper at home, and I want you to take a look at it and appreciate it." Xu Ruyi pointed to the paper on the table: "Are you willing?"

"Students are willing to serve their father-in-law. It is a student's blessing." Xie Jin walked up to him in three steps and two steps, picked up the roll of paper on the table and read it.

After a cup of tea, Xie Jin put down the roll paper in his hand, and said respectfully: "Elder-in-law, this... is the exam paper for this exam, right?"

"good."

Xie Jin thought for a while, and commented: "This article is indeed a good article. Although some insights in the strategic questions are a bit immature, the stereotypes in the classics and history chapters are very good. The literary talent is brilliant and impressive."

Xu Ruyi waved her hand and said, "Don't talk about those nonsense, you just need to tell our family, how does this talent learn? Can he be a proper tribute?"

"It's worth it, and it's more than enough." Xie Jin replied: "Although the imperial examination in this dynasty is divided into three parts, the most important thing is the Eight-part Classics and History in the first part. This man has profound and sophisticated writing skills, and he is obviously a well-educated person. But Judging from the article on this paper, if I were the examiner of this subject, this person would definitely be on the list, and it would not be impossible to even select him as a Huiyuan. But here..." Xie Jin pointed at a certain place in the paper. He also said: "I forgot to avoid the taboo here and lacked pen. According to the rules, I can only be humbled. It is a pity."

In history, Huang Guan won three points in a row in the imperial examination. Even Xu Ruyi had heard of his talent, so Xu Ruyi found his answer sheet to read.It's just that there are many literate people in Dongchang, but there are not many people who have the ability to criticize.And the matter needs to be hidden.After thinking about it, Xu Ruyi dug out the Jie Jin in front of her from her memory.

Talented but lacking in strength of character.

This kind of person is exactly what he needs, and if he uses it well, there may be unexpected effects in the future.

Nodding with satisfaction, Xu Ruyi took out an ingot of about ten taels of silver from her arms and placed it on the table: "These ten taels of silver are for your benefit. Watch your mouth."

After speaking, Xu Ruyi stood up, rolled up the roll of paper, held it in her hand, and was about to walk away.

"Eunuch, please stay!" Xie Jin said suddenly.

Xu Ruyi stopped in her tracks and turned around: "Why, too little?"

The expression on Xie Jin's face changed, and he knelt down suddenly, and raised the silver in his hand above his head: "It is a blessing for students to serve the father-in-law. How dare you accept the reward from the father-in-law, and ask the father-in-law to take it back."

Xu Ruyi looked at Xie Jin, then raised his eyes to look around, and said with a smile: "Looking at you living in a place like a kennel, who would have thought that you were once a world-famous Hanlin scholar? Our family has inquired, and you Just relying on writing for those illiterate mud legs to earn a few pennies to live on, two steamed buns eat four meals. These ten taels of silver are just a drop in the bucket for our family, and it is not a small amount for you. Are you sure you don't want to?"

After saying these words, Xie Jin's tears were about to fall.He wants this money, but he can't. He wants to use this money to buy a future from Xu Ruyi!He believes in his talents, he only needs one chance now!
"Elder-in-law!" Xie Jin raised his head and said, "Students dare to guess that the articles on this paper were written by students from the north?"

"Yes." Xu Ruyi nodded with a smile.

"Students have written good handwriting since they were young, and they are especially good at imitating other people's handwriting without leaving any flaws. Students can copy a copy of the paper for adults and correct the mistakes. I don't know if it will help the father-in-law. ?”

"Hahahaha!" Xu Ruyi looked up to the sky and laughed: "Okay, okay, you are such a talented man in the Ming Dynasty. With this kind of thinking, it would be a pity to write on this street for the rest of your life. The emperor doesn't want to see you, God has abandoned you How about we give you another chance?" He threw the paper on the table and said, "Take the money and eat something good, do things more quickly, and come to the Dongchang to meet me before midnight tonight."

"Thank you for your appreciation. The students will live up to your high expectations."

. . . . . .

"Why, look down on him?" Seeing that Ye Yuze's expression was not right behind him, Xu Ruyi asked.

"No." Ye Yuze shook his head and said, "This subordinate didn't even want his ancestors in order to enter the palace to seek wealth and honor. How could he have the right to look down on him? It's just that I feel a little uncomfortable."

"Then you pity him?" Xu Ruyi asked again.

"No. It's an indescribable feeling."

"Out of the sixteen thousand households that came out of Dead Man's Alley back then, in the past three years, you were the only one who took the position of chief. Our family thought you were cold-hearted, but I didn't expect you to have such sentimentality."

"Master, subordinate..."

Seeing that Ye Yuze was about to explain, Xu Ruyi waved his hand and said, "Don't rush to explain, our family doesn't want to blame you for anything. As long as you are alive, the most important thing is to be happy. If everyone is like a black cat, you will be like an evil ghost." , our family doesn’t want to see it.”

Thinking of the intoxicated expression of the black cat when it tortured people, both Xu Ruyi and Ye Yuze felt chills.

"By the way," Xu Ruyi changed the subject, and said casually: "Our family will go back to the palace in a while, and Xie Jin will come tonight, you let him..."

After a while of whispering, Ye Yuze nodded and said: "The subordinate understands."

"Well. Later, you can arrange it and let him stay in Dongchang. Regardless of his looks, this person may be of great use in the future."

"Yes." The two of them talked and walked all the way towards Dongzhimen.

. . . . . .

On Liu Sanwu's house

Bai Xinwu paced anxiously in the living room, looking up from time to time: "Why don't you come here, why don't you come here."

It has been almost half an hour since the housekeeper brought him in.

Liu Sanwu's mansion is not big, it's just a two-entry house.Half an hour, not to mention walking over, is enough time to go to the toilet first and then come back.

Another quarter of an hour later, Liu Sanwu came in wearing a toga with sleeves swinging.

"Mr. Liu, I've been waiting for you for a long time!" Bai Xintuan rushed forward hurriedly.

"I know, I know." Liu Sanwu walked slowly to the top seat and sat down, took a sip from the tea bowl that had been placed for a long time, and then said: "Actually, according to my original intention, I don't want to see you."

"Grand Liu." Bai Xindao sighed: "The official has been here for three days, and you treated me to a three-day cold door. But this matter, you and I are grasshoppers on a rope. I can't fly you, and I can't run away." Not me. Mr. Liu, why are you so leisurely?"

"The old man didn't do anything wrong, why did he run away? Why can't he just relax?" Liu Sanwu said with a smile: "Okay, look at your appearance, it's really unbecoming of an official, and it makes outsiders look like you." What's it like?"

"Mr. Liu, the Emperor has issued an order to review all candidate files. The results will be out in a few days. Aren't you worried at all?"

"There is nothing to worry about." Liu Sanwu said with a smile: "There are two results. One is to maintain the original list; In the end, it’s up to Zhang Xin and Dong Guan to decide, and I can’t do anything about it.”

"How can things be so simple, my lord." Bai Xintao said in a panic: "Your Majesty clearly wants to favor the northern candidates. If Zhang Xin, they will make a new list and add some northern candidates. If your name is on the top, then the emperor may still have a thunderstorm. If Zhang Xin and the others maintain the list you set up, then the emperor may be furious, and the consequences will be disastrous!"

Seeing the presence of the old god Liu Sanwu, who seemed indifferent, Bai Xinju couldn't help but lower his voice, then looked at Liu Sanwu pleadingly, and said: "Mr. Liu, that letter has always had the best relationship with you in the Imperial Academy. I often regard myself as a disciple of your sect. I implore Liu Gong to write a letter to explain the strength of it to Zhang Xin. Please be sure to add the names of some northern scholars in it, so as to give an explanation to the emperor and to the northern scholars. An explanation."

"Well, that's a good idea." Liu Sanwu stroked his beard with his hands, nodded and smiled, "If the old man asks Zhang Xin to rewrite the list, he is likely to listen to the old man. In this way, everyone who goes up to the emperor and goes down to the north will win I have gained face. In the end, you and I will be dismissed from office, and you and I will be dismissed from office, and the case of Ding Chou will be exposed."

After all, he is an old rivers and lakes who have been in the court for decades, and he is used to seeing the ebb and flow of the tide and the ups and downs of the wind and waves.It's not that he doesn't understand many things, it's just that he doesn't want to talk about them.

"My lord, since you understand everything, can you just..."

"Mo Shan." Liu Sanwu looked at Bai Xintai calmly: "Everyone from top to bottom has been given an explanation, so who can give an explanation to my conscience? We scholars have learned the words of saints all our lives. If something happens, They are all thinking about the struggle for power, wealth and life, so what is the use of learning those things? Is it just for the sake of being named on the gold medal list and honoring the ancestors?

The Song Dynasty puts the most emphasis on civil governance, but the court is full of ministers who are good at calculating and strategizing, but what will happen in the end?As soon as the Jinren and Yuanren arrived, they all became like pigs and dogs who were obsequious and servile.Every time the old man thinks about this, he can't help but sigh.

Machinations certainly have their uses, but what really keeps China standing upright is the persistence in faith. This is what the real ancestral sanctuary left behind and can pass on.

In the battle of Yashan, [-] scholars jumped into the sea and died.After that, people often say that there is no China after Yashan.But the old man thinks otherwise, it is precisely because of the unyielding backbone of a loyal soul that my sons and daughters of China have spent a hundred years waiting for the day when the Tartars are expelled and the Central Plains are restored.

Since the current Holy Emperor took the throne, he has killed too many people. Although the court is quiet, the backbone of the scholars has also been broken.I am not talented, but I am willing to tell the world with my passion: conscience, heavenly principles, and the words of saints in books are all true. "

"But Mr. Liu." Bai Xinda said in a deep voice, "The world will not see your intentions, they will only see the name listed on the gold list, and your crimes written in the emperor's edict."

"You still don't understand." Liu Sanwu shook his head and said, "In the affairs of the world, merits and demerits are always judged by future generations. At present, what I want to do and what I can do is to do things that are worthy of my conscience. History books always give The old man has a fair opinion."

"My lord..." Bai Xinba still wanted to make the last effort, but looking at Liu Sanwu's firm eyes, he still didn't continue talking.

(End of this chapter)