Great Wei scholar

"Comparing Xu Qingxiao with Brother Hua is really an insult to Brother Hua."

The scholars in Kyoto were the first to speak. They had indescribable admiration and respect for Hua Xingyun, but they belittled Xu Qingxiao in various ways.

The good thing is that the people in Kyoto are not stupid, and they have not been biased by these scholars and expressed their own opinions.

"Hua Xingyun left the capital three years ago. He definitely didn't want to make a statement. At that time, Dawei was in turmoil. He was afraid that Dawei would disappear, so he hurried to seek refuge with others. He was afraid that it would be too late. Now that Dawei has stabilized, he ran away again. Come back, it's really ridiculous."

"Xu Qingxiao does the facts for the people and puts the people first. What about Hua Xingyun? He said he went to guard the border. Isn't that because he made meritorious service? Do you really think we are stupid? It was clearly arranged."

"When it came to the border, I remembered it. He seemed to have had some disputes with the champion back then, right? Tsk tsk, it would be much more interesting if the champion came back."

"Enn, yes, yes, the Champion Hou scolded Hua Xingyun for being a son of man back then, and Hua Xingyun didn't dare to say a word of nonsense. Unfortunately, now that the Champion Hou is guarding the border, he probably won't be able to return in a short time."

"That's different. Many things are just rumors. I have actually met Hua Xingyun. He is indeed extraordinary and talented. The late Emperor did praise him."

The common people's comments on Hua Xingyun are somewhat polarized. Half of the people seem to remember something and are very disgusted with Hua Xingyun, while some people have no prejudice against Hua Xingyun.

After all, many things are rumors, and most of the people are angry because of one point.

When the Great Wei was in turmoil, he chose to leave. Traveling around the world was just an excuse. At least no matter what, it was wrong for Hua Xingyun to choose to leave at this juncture.

But no matter what, on this day, Da Wei Jing was completely boiling.

And this time.

Inside the Great Wei Palace.

In a study room, four great Confucian scholars sat quietly.

Chen Zhengru, Sun Jingan, Wang Xinzhi, and Chen Xin.

The four great Confucian scholars gathered together, and the study looked a little serious.

Soon, Chen Zhengru's voice sounded slowly.

"Xingyun, why did you come back suddenly? Chen Ru?"

Chen Zhengru said calmly, looking at Chen Xin.

Hua Xingyun's mentor is Chen Xin.

"I don't know, I just received the news today."

Chen Xin Daru shook his head, he didn't lie, it was rather sudden, and he got the news of his apprentice's return today.

Chen Zhengru did not speak, but looked at Sun Jing'an.

The latter was very silent, but under Chen Zhengru's gaze, Sun Jing'an still spoke.

"There is no problem with Xing Yun's return. After all, the time has come. The first imperial examination in the new dynasty cannot be missed. In addition to the Taiping Poetry Fair, it is good to come back. At least it will give us the face of the Great Wei Wengong, and it will not be serious. Some people feel like they’re amazing.”

His words were naturally aimed at Xu Qingxiao.

"absurd!"

Chen Zhengru scolded angrily, he looked at Sun Jingan, and spoke directly.

"At the beginning, when Xing Yun left the Great Wei, I said that he would lose the hearts of the people unless he returned with his words. Now he is only clear about his artistic conception. If he is allowed to come back, the voice of the people will most likely destroy his Confucianism."

"In order to suppress Xu Qingxiao, you actually called Xingyun back, Sun Ru, what you have done is really not worthy of the position of great Confucianism."

Chen Zhengru was a little angry.

But Sun Jing'an is also a great Confucian. Although his official position is not as good as Chen Zhengru's, but in the Great Wei Palace, the status of the two is average. It is natural to be reprimanded like this.

"Chen Ru, Xingyun didn't ask him to come back, but he wanted to come back. Besides, Xingyun also said that he came back this time to make a statement, and he made a statement on the day of the imperial examination. Come back sooner and later. , aren't they all the same?"

"One more thing, Chen Ru, you can pay attention. Xu Qingxiao is not a scholar of Zhu Sheng's lineage like me. Even if I really suppress him, so what? Confucianism and Taoism come from the heart, and if he is better than Xingyun, it is not counted. However, if he is not as good as Xingyun, then it can only be said that Xu Qingxiao is not talented."

"Why am I not worthy of the position of Great Confucianism? Everything I do is for the sake of Zhu Sheng, for the sake of scholars in the world, but Chen Ru, you are in a high position, I am afraid that you are a little lost?"

Sun Jing'an's words were also extremely blunt, she almost pointed her nose at Chen Zhengru and scolded Chen Zhengru for being an official for a long time, and she put the official authority here.

"Sun Ru is really eloquent."

Chen Zhengru was not angry, this kind of sarcasm was nothing, he was a great Confucian, he didn't care about this kind of sarcasm, and since he was in a high position, he would be questioned.

He was angry just now because Sun Jingan brought Hua Xingyun here in order to suppress Xu Qingxiao.

The court was finally quiet for a while, and he could see that Xu Qingxiao wanted to keep a low profile, but he didn't expect that Sun Jing'an just wanted to provoke Xu Qingxiao.

And directly called this person back.

Hua Xingyun is a double-edged sword. If it is used well, it can help the Wei Wen Palace overcome obstacles. If it is not used, this sword will hurt itself sooner or later.

Both of them are very proud, but Xu Qingxiao is more radical, but Hua Xingyun is not radical. His city is so deep that it is difficult for them to see through it. Back then, he was pointed at his nose by the champion and scolded him for not being a son of man.

He, Hua Xingyun, has endured it all, but if he were to be Xu Qingxiao, Xu Qingxiao would probably have fought the Champion Hou long ago.

This kind of person is terrible, but this kind of person is extremely talented in Confucianism and Taoism. This year, he is only 24 years old, but he has already half set foot on the road of making a statement.

Moreover, Hua Xingyun's origin is terrifying and full of secrets.

Chen Zhengru didn't want Hua Xingyun to return to Great Wei, at least he didn't want to return to Great Wei now. He hoped that Great Wei would live a peaceful and stable life for two years. The battle in the court was already raging, so there should be no further complications at this juncture.

But it never occurred to Sun Jing'an to privately message Hua Xingyun and ask him to come.

messed up everything.

"Chen Ru was joking."

Sun Jingan also spoke coldly.

"Okay, the two of you don't want to quarrel. In fact, both of you are for the good of Great Wei. Sun Ru hopes that the Wen Palace will be stable, and Chen Ru hopes that Great Wei will be stable. Both are good, both are good."

"Since Xingyun is here, let's come. We shouldn't quarrel about this matter now. What we should discuss now is what department to let Xingyun serve in. When he comes back this time, he will definitely enter the imperial court."

"Now Wen Gong's power in the court is indeed a bit weak. Moreover, His Majesty will start the Northern Expedition again. No matter what the result is, we must be prepared, so Xing Yun's return is also a good thing."

Wang Xinzhi opened his mouth, and he asked the two not to quarrel and talk about business.

As soon as he said this, Chen Zhengru didn't say anything else. After all, at their level, after living for so many years, he knew in his heart that everything had happened, and there was really no need to argue about it.

Is it useful to fight?Can't change anything.

"Go to the Ministry of Rites, and arrange a host and guest in the Ministry of Rites."

Chen Zhengru spoke directly, and asked Hua Xingyun to be the host and guest, an eighth-rank official, neither high nor low.

"No!"

"The capital of Xingyun is the Wenqu star of the Great Wei Dynasty. How can he be the guest of honor? Chen Ru, don't be biased. Three years ago, the late emperor wanted Xingyun to be the servant. After three years, you let him be the guest of honor? , to the Ministry of Rites? Isn’t this overkill?”

Sun Jingan refused immediately.

The number one talented person in the Great Wei Wen Palace actually went to the Ministry of Rites to be the guest of honor?Isn't this a joke?

Besides, Xu Qingxiao came up to be in charge, and the talents from the seventh-rank officials, their Great Wei Wengong, are only eighth-rank?No way.

"Why not? Three years ago was three years ago. Xingyun didn't cherish three years ago. When he comes back three years later, is it possible to let him be a servant? Do you think His Majesty agrees? The people of Kyoto have some complaints about him. It’s just right to let him be the guest of honor after losing some popular support, there’s nothing wrong with it.”

Chen Zhengru said directly, three years ago was three years ago, you didn't leave Da Wei at that time, it is fine to let you be a servant, but you don't want it yourself, you have to leave Da Wei.

What you say is to travel around the world, you have to express your intentions, but who can guarantee what you want to do?

Furthermore, although traveling around the world has increased his knowledge, it is hard to guarantee that he has not changed his mind.

"Eighth-rank host and guest, this is really humiliating my Great Wei Wengong, Chen Ru, no matter what, I will not agree, it doesn't matter if the fourth-rank servant is not, at least you must have a fifth-rank official position, otherwise, this is no longer Do you want to humiliate me, Great Wei Wen Palace?"

Sun Jing'an's attitude was firm, Hua Xingyun's official position was at least a fifth-rank officer doctor.

"Chen Ru, there is indeed something wrong with the eighth-rank host and guest."

Wang Xinzhi spoke, although he felt uncomfortable, but he also thought that Sun Jingan's words made sense.

"Fifth grade? Sun Ru really knows how to speak, then if you speak to His Majesty, I will not speak this way."

"But I have to remind you that the Great Wei is not Confucian."

Chen Zhengru said coldly, is this Sun Jingan a fifth rank?If you really don't treat the officialdom as an officialdom, how many people will find it difficult to rise to the fifth rank in their lifetime?Even if Hua Xingyun is full of talent and unparalleled aptitude, so what?

Up is the fifth grade?What about ten years from now?Climb directly to your own position?

"Master Chen's words are meaningless. Hua Xingyun is not an idle person. He has been to the border and done military affairs. He is talented in governing the country. The previous emperor praised him. Why can't he be a five-year-old man?" Grade officials?"

Sun Jing'an said with a sneer, she didn't call him Chen Ru any more, she just referred to him as Mr. Chen, which seemed a little sarcastic.

There are battles in every place, there are battles in the imperial court, there are battles in the Great Wei Wen Palace, and there are battles in the Great Wei Wen Palace. Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes. The battle between Sun Jingan and Chen Zhengru made Chen Xin sigh. Take a breath.

"You two don't want to quarrel."

"Hua Xingyun is my student. Logically speaking, I support Sun Ru. It's just that the old man thought about it, and what Chen Ru said is very true. How about this, let's be the master, the seventh-rank master is fine."

"As for which department to go to, let Xingyun think for himself, what do you two think?"

Chen Xin opened her mouth, even if Sun Jing'an was a little unhappy, there was nothing she could do about it. After all, Hua Xingyun was his student, and even the teacher said so, what could he do?

And Chen Zhengru thought for a while, and just nodded, but he still spoke.

"The Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Officials can't go, and the other four departments can do whatever they want."

Chen Zhengru said so, it is very simple not to come to the Ministry of Officials, this department has deeper water, absolutely cannot let Hua Xingyun come, especially Hua Xingyun travels around the world, how could he come to the Ministry of Officials.

The reason for not being able to go to the household department is also very simple. Xu Qingxiao is in the household department. He does not want the two to fight, especially one is the fourth-rank servant and the other is the seventh-rank chief. To make a scene.

The three of them also agreed on this point and could understand it, but Sun Jingan still got up and said.

"Chen Ru, I still want to remind you that Confucianism and Taoism have been prosperous for thousands of years, and we are all disciples of saints. There are some things you need to think about carefully."

After saying this, he turned and left without looking back.

The three of Chen Zhengru were left silent.

Hua Xingyun's imminent arrival made the entire Great Wei Capital somewhat uneasy.

And just like that, time passed.

The next day.

above the hall.

Perhaps it is because the imperial court has recently become rich, the treasury has been full, and the friction between civil and military officials has decreased a lot.

Moreover, each department also had its own work to do. The Ministry of War was writing new strategies for the Northern Expedition day and night, the Ministry of Rites was preparing for the arrival of envoys from all nations, and the Ministry of Households was planning how to develop the Great Wei.

The Ministry of Punishment also made various rules because of the affairs of Fanshang, including the Ministry of Industry. It doesn’t know what it’s busy with recently.

After nearly half an hour of discussing major national affairs, Sun Jing'an was the first to speak out.

"Your Majesty, I learned today that Hua Xingyun, the star of the literary world of the Great Wei Dynasty, will be returning to the capital in two days. Xingyun is full of talent and has the ability to govern the country. The late emperor has praised him a lot."

"Now that Xingyun travels around the world, he has accomplished a lot in his studies, while Great Wei is now a waste of time and lacks talents. Therefore, I am willing to seek an official position for Xingyun, so that he can serve Great Wei and do his best."

Sun Jing'an was the first to speak and offered to apply for an official position for Hua Xingyun.

"What job are you looking for?"

The Empress spoke calmly.

"I think that Wailang, a member of the Ministry of War, is a good position. Hua Xingyun has been to the border, and he has good military capabilities. Besides, the Ministry of War is busy now, and there is an urgent shortage of manpower. He can go to the Ministry of War."

Sun Jing'an spoke up and begged Hua Xingyun for Hua Xingyun, a member of the military department.

Its purpose is well known to everyone.

But as soon as he said this, the Minister of the Ministry of War couldn't help but stand up.

"Your Majesty, I think it's inappropriate."

"Hua Xingyun has traveled around the world for three years. I dare not say whether Hua Xingyun has made progress, but the military department is not short of people. Besides, before the people arrive, they will arrange positions first. Although the court cherishes talents, it is not so precious. .”

"I think it's better to arrange for the Ministry of Rites to be the chief. After all, Hua Xingyun has done tricks before. It will be His Majesty's birthday soon, and the Ministry of Rites is also very busy. It's just time to receive foreign envoys."

The Minister of the Ministry of War objected immediately.

Now that the Ministry of War is wholeheartedly discussing the new strategy of the Northern Expedition, you Confucian officials want to arrange someone to come over to monitor?dream you.

"Your Majesty, there is no shortage of people in the Ministry of Rites. I believe that the Ministry of War can do it. Your Excellency, the new strategy of the Northern Expedition is of great importance. Hua Xingyun has traveled around the world and gained a lot of knowledge. Going to your Ministry of War is indeed like a fish in water."

The Minister of Rites stood up and pushed Hua Xingyun over again.

Their intention was simple. Hua Xingyun went to the Ministry of War to monitor the new strategy of the Northern Expedition of the Ministry of War. If there was anything wrong, he would notify them as soon as possible so that everyone could make plans. When he went to court, he would impeach and find faults.

If there is no problem with the new strategy of the Northern Expedition, and His Majesty agrees, it will be fine if the Northern Expedition is really launched again. Hua Xingyun will take credit for the past, and if the Northern Expedition fails again, what does Hua Xingyun have to do with him as a small chief?

If it succeeds, Hua Xingyun will be considered a huge meritorious service for nothing.

Anyway, Confucianism and Taoism are not bad.