Domineering Daming

Chapter 457

Zhu Xu reached out to take it and flipped it over, his expression trembling slightly.This is much stronger than the title party of later generations. The proper ones are all dry goods, with very little moisture.

The court newspaper, from the great victory of the court in suppressing the civil uprising, to the encouragement of the court's disaster relief, wrote vividly and passionately.All in all, the emperor is wise and powerful, all the officials are dedicated, and the revival of the Ming Dynasty is in sight.

After reading it for a while, Zhu Xu felt a little dizzy. He looked at the stacks of thick playbooks, sighed lightly, turned to Liu Shimin and said, "When will Master Bi come back?"

Liu Shimin bowed and said, "Going back to the emperor, the provincial reform is complicated, and there are several provinces in the southwest. I'm afraid I won't be able to come back this year."

Zhu Xu nodded lightly, got up and said, "I'm going to sleep for a while, wake me up immediately if something happens."

Liu Shimin looked at Zhu Xu's tired expression, and said softly, "Yes."

Zhu Xu went into his bedroom and slept all the time. He really understood the saying "Illness comes like a mountain, and it goes away like a thread". After many years of not being sick, this episode accumulated, which made him very uncomfortable.

There is peace in the palace, but not outside the palace.

Huge prison cars, escorting Gao Yingxiang, Niu Jinxing, Liu Zongmin and others, walked slowly across the street and rushed to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

"Damn the thieves!"

"Kill them, they are all robbers!"

"Kill them and execute them immediately!"

"Fight beat!"

The people on both sides followed closely, throwing stones, rotten eggs, and rotten vegetables all at the prison car.

Gao Yingxiang stood in the front prison car, his face was gloomy, and his eyes were full of angry flames.

He was mad with hatred in his heart, this time, he just stumbled and stumbled.If there is a next time, he will definitely make a comeback, not only conquer Xi'an, but even this prosperous capital!

Thinking of this, he turned his head and looked at the shops and restaurants on both sides. The bustling city is far better than Xi'an. At this moment, a touch of pride surged in his heart.

Niu Jinxing, Liu Zongmin and others were all full of fear, they were afraid of death.

At the same time, today's morning newspapers were also spread out, and there were several children holding newspapers and shouting at each stall.

"Quick news, fast news, the Shaanxi government and army have won a big victory, and all the thieves and bandits have been escorted to Beijing!"

"Quick news, fast news, the imperial court will exempt Shaanxi from taxes and grains for another three years!"

"Express, express, freshly released, the imperial court will distribute 100 million shi of disaster relief food and 100 million taels of silver, which can be shipped to Xi'an!"

"Hurry up and buy it. This year's government tax and food has been reduced by [-]% compared to last year, and the pressure on the treasury has increased greatly. The court calls on the rich to donate food."

A young man under the age of 20, wearing green clothes and carrying a package on his back, looked at a child walking by and said, "Give me a copy."

The child sent a copy by express, and said swiftly: "Chenghui, one penny."

The young man handed over a penny, took the newspaper, read it as he walked, and then came to a teahouse to sit down and read it slowly.

What he read was mainly about Cao Wenzhao and Cao Bianjiao's pacification of chaos in Shaanxi. As he watched, a smile unconsciously formed on the corner of his mouth.

"Brother, are you also interested in this year's martial arts?" Suddenly a man who looked like a scholar who was older than the youth came over and said with a smile.

The young man raised his head, raised his hand and said, "Let me laugh at you. I really want to join the army as a general. Unfortunately, my family doesn't agree. I hope that I will devote myself to school and devote myself to the imperial examination."

Wei Xuelian sat across from the young man. He had already read today's newspaper, and while pouring tea, he said: "Brother, listen to my advice, the most important thing is to abide by one's heart. I found that what I like most is marching and setting up formations, galloping on the battlefield..."

Seeing Wei Xuelian, the young man's expression moved slightly, and he shook his head calmly and said: "I come from a family of generals, my father, uncle, and elder brother have all enlisted in the army, but I can't go anymore."

Wei Xuelian took a sip of tea, was stupefied, and then said regretfully: "So, there is no other way. I hope that Xiongtai will rank among the top three in high school next year!"

At this time, Meng Zhaoxiang also came down from upstairs, sat next to Wei Xuelian and said hello, "Brother Wei."

Only then did Wei Xuelian realize that he didn't know the young people on the ground, raised his hand and said, "Have you asked for your brother's name yet?"

The young man smiled, raised his hand and said, "I'm Xia Cao Dingjiao, Shan, Xida, Tongren."

Wei Xuelian was taken aback, and said, "Cao Dingjiao? Why is it so similar to the name of Cao Bianjiao, the commander of the Imperial Army?"

The young man smiled without saying a word, and continued to read the newspaper with his head down.

On the contrary, Meng Zhaoxiang looked at Cao Dingjiao and said, "I think Brother Cao has star-like eyebrows and a good-natured temperament. I'm afraid he is full of poems and books, but he is aiming for the number one list next year?"

The first list, also commonly known as the first, number one, second, third.

Cao Dingjiao shook his head when he heard the words, and said: "Recently, there are many great Confucian scholars who want to reform Confucianism and bring forth the new. Next time, they plan to pass the entrance examination to the Royal Political Academy and devote themselves to learning."

Both Meng Zhaoxiang and Wei Xuelian were stunned. They knew about the news released by the Royal Political Council. Many famous scholars and scholars gathered there, as well as high-ranking officials.

What really surprised Meng Zhaoxiang and Wei Xuelian is that there are very few people in the capital who are so dedicated to literature. Which student who came to the capital did not come to obtain fame?Glorious lintel?

Both of them looked at Cao Dingjiao with admiration, and said, "Even though Brother Cao is younger, his character is admirable. The two of us will be taught today!"

Cao Dingjiao waved his hands again and again, and said: "You two are polite, but the elders in the family said that the old ones are useless, you need to learn new things..."

Wei Xuelian and Meng Zhaoxiang naturally thought that Cao Dingjiao was being modest, and dragged him to change places, and wanted to get drunk with him before they could rest. When it came to the emotional part, the three of them hated seeing each other too late, and clamored to recognize their brothers.

While they were bustling, the former prefect of Yongping Prefecture and Meng Qiaofang's residence were also full of people.

Meng Qiaofang was doing very well in Liaodong, but after Zhang Wenda became the governor of Liaodong, he launched a "purge" operation, mainly targeting those who "colluded" with Jiannu. Meng Qiaofang was suspected, but there was no evidence, so she was arrested. Arrange to return to Beijing for "another appointment".

There are rumors in the capital that this person may enter the household department and be a member of any capital division Uiro.The entire Ming Dynasty knew that the Ministry of Household Affairs was the most critical position, not to mention that the Shangshu was still the uncle of the state, so naturally the future was bright and bright.

Naturally, Meng Qiaofang also thought so. After many years in Liaodong, the capital had no foundation. Not long after arriving in the capital, he opened the middle door wide to welcome guests from all over the world.

This is also an instinct of Ming officials. As long as there is an opportunity, try to win people's hearts as much as possible. Teachers and students, fellow villagers, relatives and friends must try their best to contact each other. Only in this way can they gain a foothold in the officialdom and accomplish things.

Even though the imperial court issued the "Nine Rules", strictly prohibiting the formation of parties and associations, forcibly disbanding the Fushe, clearing out the Donglin Party, and killing countless people, no one can stop the party formation that has penetrated into the bone marrow.

Chapter 458

Meng Qiaofang sat on the main seat, looking at Xiong Wenju, Sun Chengzong and others, and felt very relieved.

Although he doesn't have a place in next year's imperial examination, he is quite prominent as Yuanwailang, the incoming head of household affairs, and it's okay to say a few harmless words.In particular, how do these scholars skip the candidates and directly become officials after they are ranked first, or where they go, which position, whether it is good or bad, he, a member of the household department, has a strong voice.

At least, he has the right to directly select people from these people and pull them into the household department.

Xiong Wenju and Sun Chengzong are all talented people. In the imperial examination next year, which is the fourth year of Chongzhen, the top three will definitely be famous!

Meng Qiaofang himself also needs the support of these people. He is not yet forty, and he has a bright future!

He has a dignified face, even though he has been in the army for many years, his every move still has a refined air, and when he smiles, he looks very polite and virtuous.

Xiong Wenju has an impulsive personality and is eager to deal with situations. Seeing that Meng Qiaofang is easy to talk, he cut to the chase and said, "Master Meng, I heard that next year's imperial examination questions will be different from the past. I wonder if you have heard about it?"