Promotion and fortune in Song Dynasty

The news that the crown prince was going to drastically change the rules quickly reached the ears of Zhao Heng, who was doing a lot of self-cultivation and self-cultivation in Da Nei, through the mouths of those who cared.

When he first heard about this matter, he couldn't help being unhappy, and even the joy of reuniting with Liu E recently was diluted a lot.

With a sullen face, he complained to Lin Neichen, who was beside him: "Sixth brother is so ignorant. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, he clearly promised well. Don't make up your own mind. It's only been a few days now, and he's gone back to his old ways." How can he be responsible for supervising the country if he is allowed to continue in such a reckless and casual way?"

If Lu Ci heard Zhao Heng's words, he would probably laugh out loud because of his brazenness.

If you really want to talk about 'reckless' and 'willful behavior', the one hundred Zhao Zhen added up, can't compare with half a finger of Zhao Heng, who made the whole world involved in a single toss.

Lin Neichen's thoughts moved slightly.

If it were two years ago, he might have hesitated for a while, or would not help each other.

However, after witnessing that the officials became more moody and their control over the government gradually weakened, but the little prince was unstoppable, with both the sharpness of a young gentleman and the calmness that a king should have, Lin Neichen's position quickly changed. moved.

Not only him, but the attitudes of those officials who are extremely sensitive to the direction of the wind have naturally changed from perfunctory and disapproving to increasingly convinced.

——Even a blind person can see that the little prince, who is only eleven years old, is far more reliable and motivated than his father, who is always whimsical.

For Lin Neichen, the most important thing is that, unlike Zhao Heng, whose trust is not stable and his forgetfulness is not small, Zhao Zhen has a kind and gentle temperament, and he misses old love very much.

This means that Lu Ci, who is both a teacher and a friend, is destined to become a hot newcomer in the court and rise rapidly.

What's more, even if the officials are angry with the prince for "doing something wrong", it is impossible to take back the post of supervising the country immediately in a child's play. At most, he will reprimand him and establish his own authority of the emperor's order.

Who let the offspring of the official family wither away, leaving only this one son.

No matter how confused Zhao Heng was because of "cultivating the Tao", it is impossible for him to commit the stupid thing of asking his own blood not to inherit the great lineage, but to adopt from the clan.

Lin Neichen thought about it, and quickly made up his mind. He reminded with a smile: "Your Highness has established a wide range of official schools, educated the people, and then established institutions. At such a young age, he has established such a blessing for generations to come. It is not true. Your Majesty's precepts and deeds are credited?"

Zhao Heng's expression softened a little, but he was still a little displeased: "I told him not to act too hastily, but to figure it out slowly, but now he only listens to that cunning boy's words, and doesn't listen to my advice!"

Lu Ci's influence on Zhao Zhen is so great that it is getting deeper and deeper every day, and it is impossible to hide it.

When not involved in political affairs, Zhao Heng can still laugh it off, and even find it funny.

What's more, after the crown prince took power to supervise the country, Lu Ci's ministry of Zuo Yude, who was supposed to preach scriptures for him, should have become dead in name only.

The strange thing is that the relationship between the crown prince and Lu Ci, instead of being alienated, became closer.

How did Lu Ci win over the prince?

Zhao Heng had to be vigilant.

As we all know, when Zhao Zhen was studying in Zishantang, Lu Ci was far more than the only master who gave lectures to him.

Only Zhao Heng can remember the names, there are at least four others.

It happened that Zhao Zhen valued him the most, and he didn't hesitate to make an exception for him time and time again. Lu Ci was the only one who tried his best to raise his position every few days.

Zhao Heng had a similar experience, so he naturally knew what would happen if he let it go on like this.

At the beginning, he fought hard based on reason, supported him as God, and turned the tide in the Chanyuan Alliance to keep the Dasong River. I held it up with my own hands.

What happened after that?

Zhao Heng frowned.

At the beginning, he cherished Lu Ci's unique talent and talent, and he did not hesitate to promote him repeatedly, and even appointed him as the official of the East Palace to serve the prince, in order to let the prince, who was still young, gradually learn to control his talents.

But he didn't want to see someone who allowed Lu Ci to rebel against his ministers and instead dominate Zhao Zhen's affairs.

Even though Lu Ci and Kou Zhun have completely different temperaments, and the former seems to be far more sensible than the latter when it comes to being a minister, Zhao Heng still does not want to see the slightest possibility that Zhao Zhen will repeat his mistakes.

In particular, the prince is known to be soft-tempered. Once Lu Ci grasps it, even the chance to stand up will be rare.

Lin Neichen didn't know anything about Zhao Heng's other worries. Seeing the officials talking, he frowned suddenly, as if he was thinking about something, so he wisely stopped expressing his opinions, and stepped forward to concentrate on shoulders for it.

When he caught sight of the gloomy face of the official, he couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat, secretly sighing that Lu Ci's journey was too popular, and he would indeed cause trouble.

On the question of whether to report to Lu Cifeng, Lin Neichen hesitated for a long time, but decided to stand still.

If Lu Ci can't see that he is in a dangerous situation, it is doomed to be difficult to go far.

At the end of the second year of Tianxi, after being appointed as secretary supervisor, he hadn't been to the secretary's province yet. He only concentrated on finishing the old work of drawing "Bianjing Wanhua Tu" that had been put on hold. On one day in early November, , suddenly presented a memorial.

Zhao Zhen is used to getting refreshing, effective and interesting advice from his little wife.

When unfolding it with his own hands, he still had a smile on his face, and he was full of anticipation in his heart.

After seeing the content clearly, he was left in astonishment, and looked at Lu Ci almost in a daze.

Regarding Zhao Zhen's reaction, Lu Ci remained silent, just leaned over and gave a deep bow.

——To everyone's surprise, the upstart Lu Ci, who was in the limelight, wanted to ask for a leave of absence for three months at this moment when he was soaring into the clouds and was about to make a big splash.

The reason is also very good: Lu's mother is slightly unwell, and she should go back to her hometown to visit and take care of her personally.

I don't know what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd, so someone tentatively and pretended to keep him, asking him that he has a house in the capital, and he also has an official position, and the imperial capital has many good doctors. Michigan?

Lu Ci replied without hesitation: "Mother is already old, and now she is sick, and she can't stand the bumpy car journey, and she doesn't want to travel far."

Others then knew that Lu Ci was not pretending, but was determined to go back.

The incident happened suddenly, not to mention the other court officials, even Liu Qi, who lived and ate and lived with Lu Ci, did not get any news in advance, so they were knocked dizzy.

Di Qing's face was struck by lightning, and he was stunned.

Liu and Zhu were shocked, but they quickly came to their senses.

Liu Qi was heartbroken, but he also knew that this move was to avoid the limelight for the time being, and he was advancing by retreating, which was much better than the one in Beijing who was bearing the wind and waves, so he joked: "People are three new officials Huo, it's good for you, just go back to your hometown."

There were no servants around, and Lu Ci had no intention of hiding it from his close relatives and friends, and said frankly: "You think my troubles will only come from the court?"

Liu Qi was taken aback.

Zhu said with a sigh, his eyes dimmed slightly.

Di Qing felt slightly, looked left and right, but didn't make a sound.

Lu Ci looked calm, and said meaningfully: "If I don't avoid it, maybe I won't be able to leave."

He had no doubt that if he allowed the little prince's irresistible goodwill to continue, the official Zhao Heng, who was still panting and alert to the slow loss and transfer of power in his hands, would kill him sooner or later heart.

Even though it is said that the Song Dynasty had an ancestor's precept not to kill civil servants, if the emperor wanted to ruin his future without foundation, it would be easier than drinking saliva.

The emperor made no mistakes, once he made a mistake, the first person to be blamed would be the 'sycophant' around him.

Just when preparations were being made to broaden the government schools corresponding to the "Tianxi Twenty Subjects", Mizhou was also among the ten prefectures on trial.

When he goes back this time, he can still supervise the progress with his own eyes, and then report to the prince in Beijing.

After all, in doing so, he was really suspicious of being promoted to the little prince without hesitation, carefully calculating his merits, and rushing to promote himself to the little prince.

Since I have to stay outside for a while, I can help a little if I can.

Lu Ci rubbed his eyebrows helplessly.

Even if he knew well that he was trying to save his family and life, but for the little prince who didn't know, the grievance and helplessness of being left to fight alone can be imagined.

... I still have to look for the sky to coax.

Leaving aside the main reason of avoiding the limelight, returning home to visit his mother is indeed something Lu Ci has wanted to do since he became an official, but he has no time to do it because he is too busy with other things.

Lu's mother's health was good and bad. When she was young, her life was hard and she became sick due to overwork. Although her family is well-off now, she has never been able to take care of her well. When winter comes, her hands and feet are cold and she has constant small coughs.

She is also very brave and doesn't want to make him worry. Only from the neighbors, especially the Zhong family who has the closest relationship with her, can she get some truth.

Three years passed in a flash, and he still had to go back and take a look with his own eyes before he could rest assured.

After a while of silence, it was Liu Qi who spoke first, pretending to be relaxed and said: "It's okay, you haven't returned to your hometown since you went to the provincial exam. Even though you have been a high school student all the way, you are still traveling at night in brocade clothes. It's time to go back."

Zhu said quickly nodded in agreement.

Lu Ci nodded with a smile, and told Liu Qi and Zhu: "Brother Zhong Yidi and the others have all been solved successfully, and they will probably leave for Beijing in a few days. It’s time to arrive at the beginning of the year, and then I’d like to ask you to be more concerned, take care of the house for me, and take care of them a little bit.”

Zhu said that he agreed, but before Liu Qi answered, his eyes drifted uncontrollably to the shockingly thick stack of review materials that Lu Ci took the time to arrange, and he suddenly felt a little gloating.

——He seems to have seen the miserable situation of those two people crying.

Lu Ci pretended not to see the mysterious smile hanging from the corner of Liu Qi's mouth, and patted Di Qing's shoulder, who was stiff like a wooden man: "You also pack a little bit of baggage, don't bring too much, bring some necessary belongings That's fine."

Di Qing raised his head suddenly, his eyes were full of disbelief.

Lu Ci smiled and added: "I also have other things at home in Mizhou. Even if something is missing, buying it locally is cheaper than bringing it from Beijing, and it is much more convenient."

Di Qingren was still in a dream, talking in a trance: "...I want to go too? Mizhou?"

Zhu said that he didn't respond, but Liu Qi immediately exposed the essence of the plastic brotherhood, and he was so jealous: "Why don't you take anyone with you, but you want to take Brother Di?"

Apart from being particularly good at eating and working hard, this little brat was treated so favorably by Lu Ci!

If you really think about it, he has known Little Taotie much longer than this Di Qing!

Zhu said silently moved to the side, so as to stay away from this man who was so mad that he would even eat Di Di's jealousy.

Lu Ci took it for granted: "You have an official position, and leaving Beijing without authorization is a felony. Besides, you are both old and young, so why do you need someone to accompany you?"

Regardless of Liu Qi's behavior of rubbing his chest in anger, he still added fuel to the flames, and kissed Di Qing's face, which was bubbling with happiness, lovingly said: "Little raccoon slave is still young."

According to Lu Ci's education policy, when you are young, you should travel more to increase your knowledge and broaden your horizons.

In another three years, when the little raccoon slave becomes a big and thick-skinned raccoon slave, he will naturally be able to toss mercilessly... Well, it has been tempered.

After hearing what he meant, Liu Qi's original jealousy suddenly disappeared.

He turned his head stiffly, looked at Di Qing who was happy without knowing it, and broke into a cold sweat silently.