The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 191
The emperor gave Wang Yue a temporary residence in Beijing.

Wang Yue's eldest son, Wang Chun, and second son, Wang Shi, were kneeling on the ground with their heads bowed to welcome Zhang Zhou and Xiao Jing into the house.

Faced with such enthusiasm, Xiao Jing seems to have gotten used to it, probably he often gets this kind of treatment when he goes to other houses.

But Zhang Zhou didn't like to reflect the dignity in etiquette, he said with a smile: "Why are you two so polite? Get up and talk."

But Xiao Jing pulled Zhang Zhou by the side, smiled and shook his head at Zhang Zhou, meaning you don't care about them, just kneel, you are here on behalf of the emperor, and you are not wronged if they kneel, besides, their boss Father Wang Yue will probably kneel down when he sees you... This family is like this.

Wang Mingshan, who stood behind Zhang Zhou and followed him as a bodyguard, was confused. Why did my father and uncle bow down to me?

"Today is not a formal decree, but just to convey that the constitution of King Yue Wang has been granted the title of Marquis of Weining and bestowed with a world coupon!" Zhang Zhou said.

What Zhang Zhou thought was that since people knelt down to him, it was better to convey what should be conveyed earlier. Kneeling is also valuable, and there is no need to hide such things.

It doesn't matter if you say it early or say it late, not to mention that one of them is still half his father-in-law.

"Thank you for going to Ron."

Wang Chun choked.

He had been the son of Uncle Weining for a few years. Originally, he could inherit the title, but later Wang Yue was convicted, and the Wang family was displaced... Now that Wang Yue has regained the title, he skipped the earl and became a marquis directly. He, the eldest son of the royal family who is over half a century old, is very excited because his father can "come back from the jedi".

Xiao Jing smiled and said: "This is the grace of the Holy Majesty, of course there is also the bloody struggle of Marquis Wei Ning, and the contribution of Mr. Zhang, which should not be forgotten."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang, and Eunuch Xiao."

Brothers Wang Chun and Wang Shi kowtowed to Xiao Jing and Zhang Zhou again.

Zhang Zhou smiled wryly.

I said in my heart that I am not here to ask for bribes, but simply to ask for big gifts and auspicious words during the Chinese New Year.

"Please get up and talk."

Under Zhang Zhou's insistence, he finally helped Wang Chun and Wang Shi brothers up this time.

Wang Chun was okay. When Wang Shi found his daughter was looking at him, he still had some strange expressions. Obviously he didn't quite agree with his father's decision. The tradition of kneeling.

"There is one more thing, it's for Wang Qianhu." Zhang Zhou looked at Wang Shi.

Wang Shixian was taken aback. The two brothers are now Jinyiwei Qianhu, who are Jilu. It's the past tense, and Ming's military positions are like this, the higher ones will be dismissed automatically if they are lower ones.

Wang Shi was about to kneel again, but was held up by Zhang Zhou.

Zhang Zhou thought to himself, I can bear it, but I'm afraid your daughter can't stand your kneeling and kowtowing over and over again.

"Wang Qianhu can see for himself." Zhang Zhou handed over an official certificate, "We should also call him Wang Qianshi in the future."

After Wang Shi read it, he was very pleased. It was the edict that the emperor promoted him to be the commander of Jinyiwei. Although he was also a Jilu official, his official position and status had been greatly improved.

Xiao Jing said with a smile: "Your Majesty also ordered that there is no official vacancy in the court for the commander of Jinyiwei, so An Bianbo... is the post of thousands of households left by the former commander of Jinyiwei, Zhu Feng. Wang Chen is wronged by you."

Now that Zhu Feng was promoted to Uncle An Bian, the Emperor did not intend to give it to anyone else, so he gave it directly to Wang Shi because there was a real shortage of Jinyiwei Qianhu he left behind.

Regardless of Wang Shi's ability, at least he is Wang Weining's son. Besides, Wang Shi's daughter is now Zhang Zhou's concubine and bodyguard. Swap in this small circle.

"I am so grateful for what you can do..."

Wang Shi immediately shed tears of excitement.

Xiao Jingdao: "For Wang Qian's affairs, you must remember whose kindness this is, and do it with all your heart."

"Yes Yes."

Wang Shi wiped away his tears, but hurried over to help Xiao Jing sit down, Xiao Jing pushed him slightly and gave him a wink.

It seems to be saying, just as soon as I agreed, I was confused, and I don’t know who is the protagonist today, right?

Only then did Wang Shi go to help Zhang Zhou again.

Zhang Zhou stretched out his hand to block Wang Shi, and said with a smile: "Today, I am passing a message on behalf of His Majesty, and I will leave soon so I won't bother you any more. Wang Qian has to perform his duties, etc., so I should talk to Eunuch Xiao, he knows a lot."

Xiao Jing waved his hand and said: "No, our family is going to accompany Mr. Zhang to fight today, if you want to listen to the teachings, just listen to him."

Wang Chundao: "You two are on business, the house has already prepared some banquets, why not... move."

"No need." Zhang Zhou said, "We still have to go to Uncle An Bian's house... Duke Cheng's mansion, so you two don't bother me too much, Mr. Xiao, it's important that we finish our errands quickly."

"Yes."

Xiao Jing smiled.

Wang Chun understood why he came here. People here are in a hurry to leave. As the master, of course he has to express it.

"Come here, bring a little gift for the two superiors."

Before Wang Yue went to the Northwest, he asked his family to prepare a thank you gift, and even sold all the old houses in his hometown, so that he could manage things conveniently after winning the battle.

At that time, Wang Chun didn't understand his father's actions, but now he admires his father so much that his father has paved all the roads, so he can follow suit.

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "We are just doing business and don't accept gifts. Is it Mr. Xiao?"

"It's natural." Xiao Jing said along the words, "Our family is not responsible for the credit, and our family deserves to be ashamed, but you are different, Mr. Zhang."

What he meant was, I won't accept this gift for now, please feel free to Zhang Zhou.

Zhang Zhou glanced at Wang Mingshan with a smile, and said, "Your Wang family has already given me generous gifts, how can I not be satisfied? I will come to visit again when I have a chance, especially if it is all about my family, so you are welcome."

Only then did Wang Shi realize that it would still be useful for his daughter to give to Zhang Zhou.

At least Zhang Zhou regarded them all as his own. This time, the Wang family was able to flourish thanks to Zhang Zhou’s help behind the scenes. The two brothers hurriedly led the way and laughed with them. They had a good talk on the way, which probably meant that this kindness should not be forgotten. , I will give you another gift later...

After Zhang Zhou got into the carriage and the carriage started to move, he couldn't help complaining: "I came here once, and my face felt stiff from smiling. I'm afraid that I will go to Duke Cheng's mansion again, and I will find something to apply when I go back. Face."

Xiao Jing said with a smile: "Even if you keep a straight face, it's okay, just let our family laugh with you."

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On the other side of Cheng Guogong's mansion, the etiquette seems to be much more peaceful.

Both Zhu Fu and Zhu Feng's father and son were not at home, only Zhu Feng's elder brother Zhu Lin came to greet him, and Zhu Lin, as the successor of Cheng Guogong, was more inclined to the formal etiquette of courtiers in terms of etiquette, and did not kneel down as soon as he came up .

"My father and brother-in-law are not in the house, so I will bear His Majesty's grace for them."

Zhu Lin was quite polite when speaking, but when he spoke, his breath was obviously not well-proportioned, as if there was some hidden disease.

Zhang Zhou remembered what Zhu Feng said. His eldest brother actually had a son before, and even now has a living daughter. Zhu Fu continued to take concubines for Zhu Lin for the sake of family incense. That's the problem. Cheng Guogong Why did Zhu Lin's descendant incense burn off in Zhu Lin's vein?
Could it be because Zhu Lin has too many concubines and his body can't bear it?
Zhu Lin was also young, not as strict as Wang Chun and Wang Shi brothers, after asking Xiao Jing and Zhang Zhou to sit down, they still had two boxes brought up.

Xiao Jingdao: "Little Gongye, what is the meaning of this?"

"Let's express our feelings, and I hope you two don't feel disgusted." Zhu Lin is also a man of the scene.

"Since it's a heartfelt wish, we should know when and how to express it. Our family won't say too much, and don't embarrass Mr. Zhang." Xiao Jing hinted that Zhu Lin would return the gift, but at the same time pushed the matter to Zhang Zhou.

Just as they were talking, a woman came out accompanied by a maid, but it was Zhu Feng's wife Ning Tong.

When Ning Tong saw the three of them, he bowed.

Xiao Jing was very curious, why did this Duke of Cheng's mansion suddenly come out with a woman?Could it be that there is no tutor in Cheng Guogong's family, and there is no rule that women cannot enter the main hall?
Zhu Lin introduced: "This is the younger brother and sister, and she is Zhijie's wife. Zhijie serves in the border area, and his wife takes care of the affairs of his family."

"So it's Madam An Bian, I'm sorry and disrespectful." Xiao Jing originally wanted to shake his face, but when he heard that it was Zhu Feng's wife, his attitude was naturally different.

Who made Zhu Feng also Zhang Zhou's right-hand man?
Don't look at the monk's face and look at the Buddha's face, since Zhang Zhou regards Zhu Feng as a buddy, then Zhu Feng's wife is naturally Zhang Zhou's "person of his own", and even he, the owner of the East Factory, has to give a little more favor.

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The three continued to sit down and talk, while Ning Tong sat at the end and listened.

Zhang Zhou would look at her from time to time, and she would look back at Zhang Zhou.

Zhang Zhou thought to himself, you are still pretending to be a lady here, if you are really a lady, how can you look at a strange man without incident?
Will not pretend.

"Eunuch Xiao, Your Majesty has orders." Jin Yiwei sent a message.

Xiao Jing hurriedly went out, and after seeing the envoy, he came back and whispered to Zhang Zhou: "Mr. Zhang, our family has to go first, but he said that the Ministry of Rites has written a memorial for the vend, please use the inner curtain." The investigation involved matters such as examination questions, and His Majesty ordered our family to go to Neilian to supervise the release of the results."

Zhang Zhou asked: "Is there a part involving Bachelor Cheng?"

"Yes." Xiao Jing didn't hide anything, "Now the inspection of the inner curtain is over, and only the review is left. Although the inner curtain officer is not allowed to go out, there is no need to shy away from investigating the case. Your Majesty ordered our family to follow what you said, Give Bachelor Cheng some guidance."

Zhang Zhou nodded.

It stands to reason that the inner curtain officials who will take the exam have to cut off contact with the outsiders before filling out the list.

But after all, it involves examination questions, and now that Neilian's grading work has come to an end, the only thing left to do is to check the examination papers, etc. Now that there is another review, Xiao Jing has a reason to enter Neilan to participate in the supervision, and to investigate the case Make some guidelines.

Zhang Zhou knew that this was already contrary to history. Because of his participation, the emperor had a higher degree of participation in the vend case and responded faster, and even let Dongchang intervene during the period.

The whole matter actually gave Li Dongyang, Xu Qiong and others very little room for manipulation.

"Mr. Zhang, do you think you have any suggestions?" Xiao Jing was afraid that he would not be able to handle the errand, so he asked Zhang Zhou for his opinion.

Zhang Zhoudao: "I'm also an examinee, so I should avoid suspicion. How dare I point out to Eunuch Xiao casually?"

"It's okay."

Xiao Jing is laughing.

He almost wanted to say, do you want me to show you in advance to see if you will succeed?Or ranking geometry?
Zhang Zhou sighed: "My only hope is that Master Li will be merciful, and don't put me in the papers that must be deposed because of prejudice. I hope he will be fair in his actions."

(End of this chapter)