The Ming Dynasty started with caution

In early February, the golden morning sun shone in Xicheng District of Beijing.

After Yan Chengjin got up and washed up, he ran a few laps in the new courtyard and poured a cup of hot fresh goat's milk.

The examiner of the joint examination was announced, with Li Dongyang and Zhang Sheng serving as the examiners.

For Song Jing, it is a good thing.

When Yan Chengjin took the entrance examination, the examiners were Li Dongyang and Cheng Minzheng.

He prepared another source of information at that time, and he had a copy in his hand: Li Dongyang's question writing guide.

In order to organize this set of information, he read Li Dongyang's articles and poems.

"Prepare the sedan chair and go to Zeng Mansion."

He Neng folded his hands on his belly, bowed and asked, "Master, aren't you going to court today?"

"Let's go to Zeng's Mansion first and see Song Jing. I wonder how he is doing with his studies. Bring all the materials that I, the young master, used to prepare for the exam."

Song Jing's name had already appeared in Yan Chengjin's mind and was written at the top of the red list of Gongyuan.

As the chief engineer of Liangxiang, Song Jing was admitted to Huiyuan, which was of great benefit to the promotion of science.

Although Song Jing did not win the title of Jieyuan, it was good to pass two yuan.

Arriving at Zeng Mansion,

The disciple led him to the main hall. After seeing Zeng Jian, he went to the backyard.

Song Jing was studying hard behind closed doors in his room.

"How many hours do you sleep a day?" Yan Chengjin asked.

Song Jing thought for a while and said, "I slept for more than three hours. Every day when my teacher went to court, the student would get up."

"How can I sleep for three hours?" Yan Chengjin shook his head.

Next to him, He Neng curled his lips. When the young master was taking the imperial examination, he had to sleep for four hours a day. If he didn't get enough sleep, he had to make up for it.

Song Jing only slept for three hours and was scolded by the young master.

Song Jing lowered his head in shame: "The student is sleepy."

When Zeng Jian heard what the disciple said, his heart moved slightly and he was about to defend his disciple.

Yan Chengjin said: "You need to sleep for four hours. I have brought you some gifts. Go out and have a look."

When I walked outside the door of the mansion, I saw a peace car parked in front of the door, carrying books that were taller than a person.

Zeng Jian pointed to the Taiping Car and looked at Yan Chengjin: "My dear nephew, this...?"

"These are articles and poems written by Mr. Li. I relied on them to get the first prize in the exam." Yan Chengjin looked at Song Jing and said, "You have to study it carefully."

Looking at the cart of books, Song Jing bit his lips and said with some difficulty: "Students will definitely live up to your kindness."

Yan Chengjin nodded, got on the sedan and went to court.

………

Li Mansion,

Early in the morning, Li Dongyang went to the study after changing clothes, preparing to read for a while before going to court.

At this moment, the housekeeper opened the door and came in: "Master, there are many scholars outside the house. They say they admire your talent and want to see you."

Normally, people come to Li's house to pay homage, but after Li Dongyang became an examiner, more people came to pay homage.

It was nothing more than friendship, except for a few disciples, Li Dongyang was nowhere to be seen.

"No, let them all go back."

Li Dongyang picked up the book, opened a few pages, and walked around the room to read.

There seemed to be some pain between his brows, but he suppressed his silence.

Mrs. Liu was worried and complained: "I know that I am ill, but I still promise to be an examiner for His Majesty."

Li Dongyang sighed: "After the imperial examination case, His Majesty attaches great importance to the talent promotion ceremony. There are not many people he trusts. Among the cabinet, only Weihu is worthy of this position."

Not long after,

Li Dongyang got on the sedan from the back door and headed to the Meridian Gate.

When they arrived at the cabinet for duty, Liu Jian and Xie Qian were already sitting in front of the case reading the memorial.

Liu Jian was sitting on the official hat chair. When he heard the soft footsteps behind him, he smiled and said, "Binzhi, was the door blocked again today?"

Li Dongyang was startled for a moment, then apologized slightly: "I'm sorry, stupid brother, I'm late."

"Bin Zhi, you're welcome."

Liu Jian knew that at this time, there would be scholars from the Chaling Poetry School and candidates taking the modern science examination outside the Li Mansion. They were just like the temple fair on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, and they were extremely pious.

What's more, they will follow Li Dongyang's carriage and ask him for a calligraphy treasure.

Whenever there is an imperial examination, Li Dongyang's reputation in the literary world will be the highest in the capital.

He even teased Li Dongyang about this.

Seeing Li Dongyang sitting down, Xie Qian hesitated to speak. After a while, he came over and said, "Brother Bin, there is an exam in Liangxiang today..."

"What does it have to do with me?" Li Dongyang didn't care.

Xie Qian smiled bitterly: "Xie Pi and Zhaofan went to Liangxiang early this morning. I'm just guessing...brother, don't think too much..."

Suddenly, Li Dongyang's face became stiff, and the coldness in his heart spread, as if someone had dug out his chest with a knife and stuffed a piece of ice into it.

His limbs were drained of strength and he collapsed on the official hat chair.

Xie Qian was panicked, knowing that he had an old illness, and he had been begging for help many times, but now, he was afraid that his old illness was caused by his anger, and he was so frightened that he was in chaos.

"Mr. Liu...this?"

Liu Jian dropped the note and said, "Go and ask for the imperial doctor!"

…

Dongnuan Pavilion,

Emperor Hongzhi was engrossed in reviewing the memorials at an extremely fast speed.

Xiao Jing raised his head slightly, saw the little eunuch outside the palace winking at him, and then quietly exited.

After a while, he quietly returned to Emperor Hongzhi.

"But something happened?" Emperor Hongzhi closed his hand and looked sideways at Xiao Jing.

Xiao Jing said softly: "This servant deserves to die, for disturbing His Majesty. Just now, Mr. Li fell ill while on duty."

Emperor Hongzhi turned around, his eyes showing some solemnity.

"Is it serious?"

At this time, he was extremely concerned about Li Dongyang's health. Li Dongyang asked for begging twice due to illness, but he did not approve it.

The most indispensable person in the cabinet is Li Dongyang.

Li Dongyang has a very high prestige in the court.

As long as he sees that it is Li Dongyang's handwriting, he can rest assured to approve it.

If Li Dongyang does not plan the major events in the court, there will be chaos. He also wants to reproduce the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

"Reporting to your majesty, the imperial physician has gone to see him."

Xiao Jing paused and continued: "I heard that it was because Lord Li's stepson secretly went to Liangxiang to take the science exam that caused Lord Li to fall..."

Emperor Hongzhi was surprised: "Why did Master Li do this?"

"Your majesty doesn't know that Lord Li doesn't want his sons and nephews to have anything to do with Yan Chengjin.

Li Zhaoxian went to Hainan, and his life and death were uncertain. Lord Li put the important task of bringing glory to the family on Li Zhaofan, but who would have thought... it also fell." Xiao Jing saw the face of Emperor Hongzhi and dared not say much.

"Send Yan Chengjin to see me!"

After a long time,

Yan Chengjin came to the hall and heard about it from the eunuch.

Emperor Hongzhi stared at him intently: "Have you heard about Master Li's matter?"

"I guess that Lord Li fainted because of hemorrhoids attacking his heart." Yan Chengjin felt that he could no longer help Li Dongyang hide it.

The corners of Emperor Hongzhi and Xiao Jing's mouths twitched violently.

Hemorrhoids... Hemorrhoids attacking the heart? After hearing that word, they certainly knew what disease it was.

But... how could this disease attack the heart?

Emperor Hongzhi took a deep breath, his face returned to normal, and he asked in confusion: "How do you know it's this disease?"

Master Li never mentioned it.

"How I know is not important." Yan Chengjin thought for a while and said: "While Lord Li is unconscious, it is better to let Liu Imperial Physician investigate, and Your Majesty will know."

Master Li is a role model, with countless followers in the capital, and he also has a high prestige in the court and the public, and is respected by all officials.

Due to face, talking about this matter must be blushing, and it is difficult to speak.

Emperor Hongzhi pondered for a moment and felt that what Yan Chengjin said made sense, so he ordered Xiao Jing to quickly convey the order to Liu Wentai.

About a quarter of an hour later,

Xiao Jing rushed back and said with a strange look on his face: "Your Majesty, Lord Yan is comparable to Zhuge Kongming... What he said is true..."

Emperor Hongzhi was slightly surprised and turned to look at Yan Chengjin: "Can you cure this disease?"