Domineering Daming

Miss Li's face was flushed again, she lowered her head shyly and timidly, but she blinked her eyelashes slightly, and her eyes were like water looking at Zhu Xu.

Mr. Fang frowned, looked up at Liu Defeng, with a flash of disgust in his eyes, holding the wine glass in silence.

Zhu Xu calmly took a panoramic view of these people's expressions, and followed Liu Defeng's words: "Hehe, Mr. Liu, you are being polite. Because the imperial court has the 'Nine Articles', you must be cautious in your actions, for fear of being caught. My brother will be transferred soon, so I dare not mess around."

"Don't dare to mess around, it's not coming, hehe, people of the same way..."

Liu Defeng thought he had seen through Zhu Xu, and waved his hands confidently: "Brother Zhu may not know that when he first came to Jiangnan, the court's regulations are just a piece of paper when he leaves the capital, let alone Yangzhou, and the whole Nanzhili has no idea." Whoever really takes it seriously, don't worry, this brother Fang's father is also involved in politics in Jiangsu, you say, does the governor's office dare to arrest people?"

Zhu Xu's expression moved slightly, and he looked at Mr. Fang and said, "But Mr. Fang Qianfu? Before I came down, my brother told me to pay a special visit to the mansion. I didn't expect to meet here..."

This Mr. Fang is Fang Yizhi, the son of Kong Xing, the right political party in Jiangsu.

Fang Kongzhao, whose style name is Qianfu, is strictly forbidden, and he is well-versed in both military and government affairs. He has served in both Shaanxi and Shandong. Decisive and wise."

The corner of Fang Yizhi's mouth twitched, he put down his wine glass, raised his hand reluctantly, and said, "If brother Zhu has any troubles in the future, feel free to look for me. For small things, my father doesn't need to come forward."

Zhu Xu sighed softly in his heart, the so-called being famous is not as good as meeting, and meeting is not as good as being famous, this Fang Kongzhang is probably going to disappoint him...

Liu Defeng was even more enthusiastic towards Zhu Xu, after all "the future is even brighter", he said cheerfully, "Brother Zhu, do you have a place to live? Brother Yu happens to have a yard on the Little Qinhuai River, if you like it, I will give it to you..."

Such a yard costs at least a thousand taels of silver, Liu Defeng is really willing to pay for it!

Zhu Xu remained calm and said with a smile: "Thank you, Master Liu." Then he turned to Fang Yizhi and said, "Brother Fang, I remember that you are a member of Fushe, why do you see you alone today?"

Fang Yizhi slammed his wine glass on the table, his expression became more gloomy.

Zhu Xu narrowed his eyes slightly, and continued without missing a single bit: "Could it be that I have said something wrong?"

The corners of Fang Yizhi's face twitched, staring at the glass that was mostly spilled, and said coldly: "The current emperor is fatuous, and the court is incompetent! Pity me for being so innocent in my life, and now I am reduced to a brothel guest. I hate it!"

Zhu Xu frowned secretly, cursing inwardly, you group of people are always intoxicated with luxury and wealth, leaning on the red and emerald green, ignoring the court rules and regulations as nothing, and calling me a fool all the time, you will die if you don't come to this brothel!

Liu Defeng also snorted coldly when he heard the words, and said: "Brother Fang is right! In the past, the evil party of Donglin caused disasters to the world, but now the emperor only knows about copper stinking things, and puts all the people in the world and the people of Li into a shelve. This is really unprecedented. There is no reason for this!"

The corners of Zhu Xu's mouth twitched, and he was yelling curses in his heart. He has endured this group of people for long enough, they will not change their nature, and they are still slandering him everywhere every day!

However, he still wanted to find out what kind of state Jiangnan scholars are in now. Looking at Fang Yizhi, he said, "Although Zhang Pu was punished, the Fushe should still be around. It was the time when Brother Fang was hesitating, why did Brother Fang So depressed?"

Although Fang Yizhi was well-known for his talents in the south of the Yangtze River, there was too much movement about the restoration of the society at the beginning, which was tabooed by the court.Even though his father was a high-ranking official of the third grade, he couldn't break this barrier and give him convenience.

Fang Yizhi frowned, with an ugly look on his face, and said with a sneer, "The imperial court is watching out for me and other little scholars, so what face is there? Think about the three thousand students in my Fushe, which one of them is not dedicated to the country, Full of talent, what about now? Withering everywhere, wandering in the world, nowhere to go, sad and hateful!"

Listening to Fang Yizhi's words, Zhu Xu felt moved and said, "I remember that although the imperial court made some secrets about Fushe, it didn't completely ban imperial examinations. Why did Brother Fang make such a statement?"

Liu Defeng drank a glass of wine, and said to Zhu Xu: "Brother Zhu may not know it when he first came to Jiangnan. This imperial court is one thing, but our Jiangnan is another. Since the imperial court is taboo about restoring society, who would dare to name them? They If you really show up, not only will it be impossible to become an official, but your relatives will be dismissed from office..."

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, he understood that Chen Zilong, Mao Bijiang and others complained all at once. This kind of complaint ranged from the imperial court's forcible ban on the restoration of the society back then, as well as the current frustration.

However, Zhu Xu didn't say much. Fang Yizhi's generation is the most special. At this time of fierce change in the era, they can either carry on the past and move forward bravely like Gu Yanwu and others; Fight to the end with the court.

There is no way to do this, even if they put a knife on their necks, they may not listen to threats.

The waves of the times will not let anyone go, and no one can stop them.

Fang Yizhi was extremely distressed by the withering of the Fushe. He picked up the wine glass and drank it down, and said loudly: "The sun rises in the east, and I lament the early death of the fierce sun; the majestic sea, I don't see the ancients; the stars are still here, Shang Zhou There is no escape; the times are difficult and difficult, where are Yao and Shun..."

The corners of Zhu Xu's eyes twitched, this Fang Yizhi was using the past to satirize the present, calling him a fool...

However, from Fang Yizhi's demeanor, he can roughly understand the mentality of Jiangnan scholars.

They are eager to participate in government affairs, and have a strong desire for innovation in current affairs, but this kind of thought is just a thought, without any specific ideas, just out of "dissatisfaction" and want to change.

In history, Zhang Pu and others indirectly manipulated the court by controlling Zhou Yanru and others, which had a great influence. It cannot be said that they have no talent, but they are almost exactly the same as the Donglin Party. They regard other courtiers as "evil parties". Clean up in one go.As for government measures, they are often superficial, just for temporary security. This method is actually pushing Daming deeper and accelerating its demise.

He regards the Donglin Party as a "sage", wants to be rehabilitated, and forms a party wholeheartedly in an attempt to control the government...

These were not what Zhu Xu wanted to see, nor did they match Daming's real environment.

"I hope they can still rescue it..." Zhu Xu secretly said in his heart.

First, he plans to rebuild the Confucian classics, extract the essence and discard the dross.Secondly, it was Gu Yanwu and the others, Zhu Xu was really looking forward to it.The third is the New Deal. If these people can subdue their hearts and act pragmatically, they may not be able to have a different world.

At the same time, Qian Qianyi was furious at the Governor's Yamen in Jiangsu, reprimanding Huang Liji, Fang Kongxuan and others as if they were grandsons.

He accused Jiangsu of not strictly enforcing the court's laws and regulations, especially the singing and dancing on the Qinhuai River all day long.

Huang Liji's face was sullen and he didn't speak.Qian Qianyi is the servant of the Ministry of Rites and the imperial envoy, so he has to endure no matter how much he is scolded.At the same time, I feel very wronged. Where is Jiangsu? I haven't sat down yet, what can I do...

On the other hand, Fang Kongzheng was about to move, his eyes were straight, and he seemed to want to say something, but due to Huang Liji, he couldn't say it.

Qian Qianyi couldn't control this, he was the chief examiner in the south this time, and the emperor would definitely go to Yingtian Mansion before the imperial examination, if he saw this scene, he didn't know what kind of thunderous wrath would be unleashed!

When Qian Qianyi spit and forced Huang Liji to think of a solution immediately, Liu Rushi took a boat in Liaocheng and went south down the river, on his way back to Jinling.

Chapter 662

Qian Qianyi lost his temper, turned around and left the governor's office.

Although he is an imperial envoy, he has no real power. In addition to forcing Huang Liji and others to do things, he also has to prepare for Chunwei in the south of the Yangtze River.

Since Chongzhen, there has been only one imperial examination in total, and this is the second time.For the first time, due to various reasons, it ended hastily and had no practical effect.But this time is different. This is the first time after the "Jingzheng New Deal". From the cabinet to the six ministries, and then to the local government, they all attach great importance to it.

To a certain extent, the Ming court had faults among its officials, and there was an urgent need to train young talents.

The chief examiner is a special position. The special thing is that all the scholars who have passed the exam or have not passed the exam will be the students of this chief examiner, and they will be called "the teacher". Great power!

Although "forming a party" is taboo now, some things cannot be avoided. Fellow villagers and classmates will naturally form groups, not to mention this kind of "teacher" who is second only to "parents".

Qian Qianyi is also an ambitious person, coupled with his disagreement with Wen Tiren in the capital, he hopes to find pillars, recommend talents for the imperial court, and lay a foundation for joining the cabinet.

Qian Qianyi left, leaving Huang Liji and Fang Kongxuan behind.

Huang Liji sat on the main seat, his expression indifferent, but he was thinking about Qian Qianyi's words in his heart.

Qian Qianyi's words were very serious, and he didn't intend to scare him.

The emperor's fleet is now going to Henan, and it will come to Yingtian Mansion in half a month at most.The emperor is very disgusted with the "style of prostitution", and the court has issued strict regulations many times. If he is allowed to see the bustling and lively Qinhuai River, I don't know how he will feel. At least... he may not be able to sit still as a governor. .

It's just that he just came to Yingtian Mansion not long ago, and everything has not been straightened out, and those who hang around on the Qinhuai River are not ordinary people, their relationships are complicated and intricate, and they can't move lightly at all.

Huang Liji was extremely happy to be able to come to Jiangsu to serve as the governor. It is prosperous and prosperous, without chaos and disasters, so it should be relaxed and freehand.But now he found that he was stuck in a quagmire, struggling to get out, and the emperor was still eyeing him, and he was about to arrive.

Huang Liji is a person without great courage, and he has always been cautious in party struggles. This matter is complicated and changeable, and the responsibility is heavy. He can't bear it. What should the governor's office do?"

Fang Kongzhang was calm, raised his hand and said: "My lord, Nanzhili has been corrupted for a long time. Officials and scholars are addicted to wine and sex all day long. They indulge in sex all day long. They are depressed and lose their initiative. It is really necessary to rectify it. The lower officials have no objection." .”

Huang Liji's expression remained unchanged, he was silent for a while, and then said: "Xu Jie is about to be transferred to the left to participate in politics, what do you think?"