Rise From the Humble

Under the warm greetings of Yan Shifan and others, Zhu Pingan bowed his hands to everyone present, and then sat down at the table "flattered".

After sitting down at the table, Zhu Ping'an discovered a problem, that is, Ouyang Zishi was not at the banquet. Isn't it said that this was a banquet for the palace examination? Ouyang Zishi will also participate in the palace examination tomorrow, so why didn't he come to this so-called palace examination banquet? Woolen cloth?

So many things are connected together, all confirming that today’s banquet is undoubtedly the Hongmen Banquet!

Yan Shifan, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, is a third-rank official. His father, Yan Song, is the chief minister of the cabinet, a bachelor of Yingwu Hall, a young master and the crown prince's grand master, a young master, and a bachelor of Huagaidian. One person is less than ten thousand people; even if you are here These strict party members are also figures in the court who cannot be underestimated.

Although Zhu Pingan had guessed it from the beginning and was now convinced that this was the Hongmen Banquet, he, Zhu Pingan, still had to come to the meeting.

I understand the truth, but people still have to do it. reject?

If you refuse to give it a try, the little finger of everyone here is thicker than your thigh. It’s a matter of course that you can refuse. Put yourself in their shoes, if you in modern times suddenly receive a banquet invitation from a senior official or mayor, or an invitation from your principal, boss of your unit, etc., and they are very sincere and send you four or three times. Someone comes to invite you and says that if you don’t come to the banquet, I will come to invite you personally. Try to see if you can refuse?

"Ouyang caught a cold today. He is resting at home. He is not feeling well and cannot attend this banquet. Otherwise, it would be better for Ouyang to ask Zihou for advice." Yan Shifan is an extremely smart person. He just glanced at Zhu Pingan's eyes and guessed Zhu Pingan's thoughts came out and he explained with a hearty smile.

"That's really unlucky, but I think Brother Ouyang has his own destiny, and his body will definitely recover as before tomorrow." Zhu Ping'an took over Yan Shifan's words and comforted him with a caring expression, but he was sarcastic in his heart. No, it’s just that people don’t tear it apart or expose it.

"With Zihou's good words, as a cousin, I would like to drink a drink with Zihou for Ouyang and Zihou to express my gratitude." Yan Shifan said and stood up with the wine glass.

Damn, are you trying to get me drunk? The palace examination is tomorrow, get drunk today, and take your sister's palace examination! Zhu Ping'an looked at Yan Shifan holding the wine glass and the other people around him who were getting ready to go, and in his heart ten thousand horses were having fun.

Use your power to bully others!

At this moment, Zhu Ping'an's desire for power suddenly increased several times. Today's field is just inferior to others. However, Zhu Ping'an, who has read countless history books, is well aware of the future situation of the Ming Dynasty. Yan Song can still serve as the first assistant for nearly ten years. Although the situation is forcing him to do so, for the sake of ideals and ambitions, he must still lie dormant and wait for opportunities. What I want to do is not cannon fodder! Xu Jie can endure it, so why can’t I?

A gentleman keeps his weapons hidden in his body, ready to use them when the time comes!

"How dare you ask Lord Yan to toast me? I should be the one who respects Lord Yan."

So as he spoke, Zhu Ping'an stood up with the wine glass in hand and paid homage to Yan Shifan. The lower rim of the wine glass was lower than Yan Shifan's. He elegantly covered it with his sleeves and dropped the crown hairpin into the cup without leaving a trace. He glanced at it and saw that the crown hairpin was silver. The quality plug has not turned black, nor has it changed to other colors. There should be no problem with the wine. Please feel at ease.

"However, Zihou has a palace examination tomorrow, so he can't be greedy. Let's just try it briefly."

Yan Shifan was quite satisfied with Zhu Pingan's knowledge. He didn't see Zhu Pingan's little moves, but he didn't make Zhu Pingan drink wine or anything like Zhu Pingan thought. Instead, he said to everyone present:

"You too, don't let Zihou be greedy for a drink. We are here to test the power of Zihou Palace, not to hinder Zihou. Zihou only has one glass of wine today."

As soon as Yan Shifan finished speaking, everyone else present expressed their opinions, "Master Yan, please rest assured. Although Zihou is young, his talent and learning are of great importance. He is also the favorite to win the first prize in the imperial examination. How could we be confused at this juncture."

This was somewhat beyond Zhu Pingan's expectations. After Zhu Pingan had a drink with Yan Shifan, he sat at the table with a little surprise.

"Today we are going to test for Zihou's palace. You are all people who have passed the palace examination, so don't hide it. If you have any precautions and experiences, tell Zihou to help him." Yan Shifan said to the table. said the crowd.

Then, Zhu Pingan understood!

This is not the Hongmen Banquet. Zhu Pingan was silent outside the window, feeling heartbroken. Although this is not the Hongmen Banquet, it is not a good banquet either!

"I am Shang Dazhi, the official doctor of the Qing Dynasty in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. I was born as a second-class Jinshi in the Jiachen Branch in the 23rd year of Jiajing. I am not familiar with the palace examination but I have a lot of experience." A four-year-old sitting not far from Zhu Pingan The middle-aged man who was more than ten years old looked at Zhu Ping'an and said, this man is Shang Dazhi, the official doctor of the Qing Dynasty in the Selected Works of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

"I have met Mr. Shang, and I dare to ask for advice." Zhu Pingan said with his hands in hand.

"It's not about giving advice, it's just about sharing experiences." Shang Dazhi picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, and then started to talk, "The prelude to the palace examination is correct. Those who are tested in the palace examination will make the same policy. If you want to pass the palace examination, you need to know that the emperor Mind."

Speaking of this, Shang Dazhi put down his tea cup, looked at Zhu Ping'an meaningfully, and kept silent for the time being.

It wasn't until Zhu Pingan invited him with a "warm" and "cooperative" look that he continued to speak:

"In the sixth year of Jiajing, the Holy One once said, 'The text in the examination room must be plain and elegant, and no flashy and dangerous words are allowed to spoil the style. The test recording will only be slightly polished according to the scholar's text.' Zihou must know this very well. The Holy Master said What I like is pure and elegant, sincere and sincere writing. Flowers, flashy and beautiful writing can only be a temporary coincidence, a flash in the pan, and not a long-term solution."

Zhu Pingan just listened to Shang Dazhi's words. Regarding Emperor Jiajing, Zhu Pingan had a historical advantage. It could be said that he knew Emperor Jiajing better than 99% of the people in the Ming Dynasty.

Emperor Jiajing was a fickle person. For example, he carved the words "Xu Jie, a villain, will never be hired" on a pillar in the main hall. However, now Xu Jie has not become the Minister of Rites, According to the historical trend, Xu Jie will join the cabinet in about a year and a half!

It has been more than 20 years since Jiajing was six years old, and Emperor Jiajing's preferences have already changed a thousand miles in the practice of alchemy.

Pure and elegant, sincere and honest? Then come and tell me what Qingci is all about.

Of course, it doesn't mean that Emperor Jiajing didn't like pure elegance, sincerity and honesty. I liked meat yesterday, but I can't be vegetarian today! It depends on the psychology of Emperor Jiajing when he set the question. The so-called accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, especially a wise and nagging emperor like Emperor Jiajing, he must always pay attention and pay attention to everything.

After Shang Dazhi finished speaking, another person soon pulled Zhu Pingan to talk about his experience.

He talked for a long time, and after he finally finished, another person came to add a few words. This supplement lasted for a long time. After he finally finished, another person came to explain his experience. Repeatedly, non-stop, it can be said that if you sing, I will go on stage!

But when they were talking, they also liked to ask and answer Zhu Pingan, and forced Zhu Pingan to participate.

Zhu Ping'an's face was full of gratitude for asking for advice. He listened to their eloquence and answered their questions, but his eyes were watching the changes outside the window:

The sun shone brightly outside the window at the beginning, then slowly turned red and the sun set in the west, then turned dim and yellow, and then it became dark outside the window with the moon on the willow branches. Now it is getting dark...

The watchman outside has already struck the second watch! It's already late at night!

"Okay, okay, look at the endless exchange of opinions between you. Zihou has to take the palace exam early tomorrow morning. Okay, Zihou, you have to get up early to take the palace exam tomorrow. Come back quickly, oh, By the way, sit in my sedan chair, and no one dares to stop me during the night ban."

Finally, Yan Shifan interrupted the poor Shang Dazhi and others who were exchanging experiences and experiences, and said to Zhu Ping'an with great concern.

Damn it, I had a Zhuang Xing banquet from noon to eleven o'clock in the evening, and I still endured a group of ducks croaking, what kind of exchange of experiences, and one pitfall after another in my words!

Tired of sitting, tired of listening, tired of chatting, Nima, I have to go home in the middle of the night, and I am also drunk!