Rise From the Humble

After mentioning the provincial examination, Zhao Wenhua lamented with regret, "Zihou is very talented and learned, like the jade of Dongshan. I also read Zihou's answer sheet at that time, and he was regarded as a talent for understanding the Yuan Dynasty. But what happened to Zhang Tao and Wang Dana?" An old man said that it was not a good thing for Zihou to become famous as a young man, so he insisted on ranking Zihou at the bottom of the list. Unfortunately, when I got the news, the list had already been published, and it was too late. Those two old men almost ruined my career. A pillar of talent.”

Ahem...

You are trying to cause trouble.

Zhu Ping'an remained calm on the face, but in his heart he was slandering Zhao Wenhua. The man surnamed Zhao was deliberately causing problems for him.

Theoretically speaking, the two elders Zhang Tao and Wang Da are the teachers for their own provincial examinations. The teacher was so criticized in person. If he had not spoken out, he would definitely be looked down upon in this feudal society that respects teachers.

but

Zhao Wenhua has just become his master again.

When a teacher criticizes another teacher, what should students do? No matter whether you step on any teacher or support any teacher unequivocally, you are just shooting rocks in your own feet.

This was a test of his adaptability and ability to deal with people. Zhu Ping'an even wondered if Zhao Wenhua was retaliating for his refusal to capture his son-in-law.

"Ping'an is so virtuous and capable, but he is so appreciated by Master Zhao. I feel ashamed. Ping'an's talents are limited, but he will work harder to repay Master Zhao's appreciation. During the provincial examination that day, Master Zhang and Master Wang also had good intentions. Considering that Ping An was too young at the time, he was afraid that Ping An would be arrogant and complacent and forget the principle of learning and working hard." Zhu Ping'an stood up and bowed to Zhao Wenhua with a look of great emotion.

"Haha, luckily it is Zihou who understands King Zhang's good intentions. If it were any other strong-blooded young man, I am afraid that he would be crushed by the good intentions of Zhang Tao and Wang Da. You must know that toughness is easy to break. " Yan Song stroked his white beard and smiled slightly and joked, commenting that Zhang Tao and Wang Da's starting point was good, but their methods were too hasty.

"What the adoptive father said is true." Zhao Wenhua agreed.

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Zhu Pingan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this. In any case, this incident was finally over. Facing Yan Song and Zhao Wenhua, Zhu Pingan still felt very stressed, especially Yan Song, although Yan Song always smiled gently. He looked like a kind elder, but Zhu Ping'an knew what kind of boss behind this kind elder's face could turn clouds and rain with his hands.

"Actually speaking, there is another pity." Zhao Wenhua said with regret.

"What's the matter?" Yan Song asked.

"What my adoptive father didn't know is that Zihou almost became your grandson-in-law." Zhao Wenhua pointed at Zhu Ping'an with a regretful smile.

"Oh?" Yan Song sat up straight, very interested in what Zhao Wenhua said, and motioned for Zhao Wenhua to continue.

"During the provincial examination that day, I looked at Zihou's answer sheet. I felt pity for his talent in understanding the Yuan Dynasty, and I was afraid that Zhang and Wang would ruin my talent as a future pillar of the Ming Dynasty, so I had the idea of ​​​​catching my son-in-law from the list, because I had official duties and couldn't leave, so I sent my housekeeper to catch my son-in-law." When Zhao Wenhua said this, he shook his head with regret.

"How?" Yan Song narrowed his eyes slightly.

"It's a pity that Zihou replied that he already has a good wife. As the saying goes, it would be better to demolish ten temples than get married. I had no choice but to give up." Zhao Wenhua shook his head and said regretfully.

"Oh, Zihou already had a good wife at that time?" Yan Song turned his eyes to Zhu Ping'an after hearing this, and then asked doubtfully, "Zihou, I remember I just heard that you went back to your hometown to get married a few days ago?"

As soon as Yan Song finished speaking, Zhao Wenhua looked at Zhu Ping'an. Under his gray-black eyebrows, his eyes were like a patrolling wolf on the grassland.

Under the gaze of these two pairs of eyes, goosebumps suddenly appeared on Zhu Pingan's back. These two people had such a strong aura.

"Oh, that's it. My wife and I have been engaged since childhood, and we have been engaged for a long time. However, due to our lack of age and studying for scientific examinations, we didn't get married in our hometown until last month." Zhu Pingan explained.

"Well, that's it." Yan Song stroked his beard and nodded, and Zhao Wenhua also nodded, looking gentle again.

Then Yan Song asked Zhu Ping'an some daily life questions as usual, and carefully mentioned that Zhu Ping'an could bring a mat next time. Yan Song said that he would ask the guards on duty to say hello in advance, and to be accommodating to those who should be accommodating.

Zhilu is low and faces southwest. In summer, Zhilu is like a stove and is too hot. Moreover, there is only a simple bed and quilt in the duty hut, without a mat or anything else. If you are on duty at night, you will not be able to sleep at all.

Zhao Wenhua had also been in charge of the cabinet before, and he also gave Zhu Ping'an some precautions, especially since the cabinet was located in Xiyuan. When Zhu Ping was in charge, if there was no order, remember not to go out of Wuyi Hall at will, so as not to bump into the nobles. .

Zhu Ping'an listened attentively and thought about it. It was estimated that this visit should be over and it was time to take the initiative to resign.

After Yan Song and Zhao Wenhua finished raising their points, Zhu Ping'an stood up and bowed his hands to Yan Song and Zhao Wenhua and said goodbye politely, "Thank you so much for the teachings of Chief Assistant and Master Zhao. Listening to what Chief Assistant and Master Zhao said today is better than Pingan studying hard for ten years." , Ping An has benefited a lot. Ping An has also taken up a lot of time of Chief Assistant and Master Zhao, delaying a lot of work of Chief Assistant and Master Zhao, so Ping An will not disturb him and will come to visit Chief Assistant and Master Zhao another day."

"Oh, when it comes to the word "thank you", I should say thank you to Zihou." Yan Song stood up from his seat and said.

Hear the words

Zhu Ping'an looked stunned, what was Yan Song going to do.

However, even though he was stunned, Zhu Ping'an reacted quickly. When he saw Yan Song getting up from his seat, he immediately bowed to Yan Song and saluted, saying, "This is a shame for Ping An. How dare you be the chief assistant?" 'Thank you'."

Yan Song, the chief minister who is less than one person and more than ten thousand people, expressed his gratitude to such a small sixth-grade man like himself. This can only show that Yan Song has no pretense about being a virtuous corporal, and that Yan Song has noble moral character and other words that are full of praise.

But if I accepted Yan Song's thanks calmly, then I would be using various derogatory words such as ignorance of dignity, ignorance of heaven and earth, boldness, arrogance and rudeness, etc.

If he is labeled like this, his career will be hopeless and he will be unable to get up.

That's why Zhu Ping'an immediately saluted Yan Song and said he didn't dare.

"Zi Hou, don't be too polite. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sit down, Zi Hou, sit down and talk." Yan Song helped Zhu Pingan up, patted Zhu Pingan's hand, and asked Zhu Pingan to sit down and talk.

"If the chief minister doesn't sit down, Zihou won't dare to sit down." Zhu Pingan insisted with his hands raised.

"Okay, let's all sit down and talk." Yan Song nodded and smiled gently. After sitting down, he motioned for Zhu Pingan to sit down too.