Prosperous advisors

Chapter 624 The Bad Idea of ​​the Northern Han Emperor (3)
Mu Qingyi smiled and said: "Thank you for your kindness, we don't live here, I'm afraid I've let down your kindness."

The young man who spoke was a little disappointed, but he came over to say hello after seeing the extraordinary appearance of the two, maybe there will be some friendship in the future.Since the two are not willing to make friends, there is no need to force them.

"These two gentlemen come from rich and powerful families at first glance, how can you poor people be able to climb up?" A somewhat proud voice came from behind, and everyone waved their hands to see a man in brocade clothes with a jade belt around his waist, A man with the appearance of a dandy came over.There are three or five servants around him, which is very pompous.

The dandy didn't seem to see the faces of everyone present at all, and pointed to Rong Yang proudly: "This young man is wearing a tribute, and he can tell that he is extraordinary. I will pay respects next year. I am from Qingzhou. My grandfather is Minister of the Ministry of Industry, who are the two sons?"

Mu Qingyi lowered her head and glanced at Rong Yang. Although Rong Yang's clothes were inconspicuous, wasn't the trace of inner lining that was exposed was the tribute that was just delivered to the capital last winter?

Having his identity revealed, Rong Yang became a little annoyed. He glanced at Mr. Nian lightly and said, "Since Mr. Nian is the grandson of Minister of the Ministry of Industry, why doesn't he know us?"

The dandy choked, and smiled awkwardly: "I just came from Qingzhou, and I really haven't seen the two of you. Why don't you give it to your friends, how about I invite you two to drink?"

Mu Qingyi smiled lightly and said, "No need, Mr. Nian might as well go back to study if you have this time. I heard that Mr. Nian has high hopes for you this year."

Young Master Nian was overjoyed, "Sir, you really know my grandfather?"

Mu Qingyi said: "Nian Shangshu is very powerful, how dare you not know him?"

Hearing what she said, the young master suddenly became proud that year, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, is there any courtesy for me to fail in the exam? How about, how about the two young masters going to have a drink with me? When the time comes... I will also Let someone take care of you two?"

Mu Qingyi's phoenix eyes flashed slightly, and she said with a low laugh: "Master Nian is so confident that I really admire it, but it's a pity... I am very uneasy. I still have to go back and study more."

Looking at the handsome and delicate face of the white-clothed young man in front of him, that year's young master couldn't help flashing a little eagerness in his eyes, and said with a smile: "Little brother, don't worry, since you are my young master's friend, I will naturally protect you..."

"Young master!" The one behind the young master coughed and reminded.

That year, the young master was stunned, and then he suddenly realized, and said with a smile: "Little brother is right, you really shouldn't be distracted before taking the exam. After the little brother is in high school, let's have a good time." After finishing speaking, he took people away in a hurry. went.

After the son left that year, no one came to talk to the two of them again.Most of these scholars are from ordinary families. At this time, they still have some complicated feelings about these children from high schools.What's more, the two of them deliberately hid their identities and rejected their invitation. In the eyes of these people, it was inevitable that the two of them looked down on them because of their identities.

Mu Qingyi's face was as cold as water, and he said lightly, "Go back and ask someone to check Nian Shaojun." Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Mu Qingyi was not too impressed.The direct one is a taciturn old man, but the old man's grandson is a bit too lively.

"What do you mean?" Rong Yang was stunned for a moment, he had heard some of what the young master said just now, and couldn't help but be surprised.Even though he has not participated in many government affairs, he still knows the seriousness of some scientific examination fraud cases.

Mu Qingyi remained indifferent, and pondered for a moment. Mu Qingyi looked up at Rong Yang with a smile on his face and said, "Is the king interested in going out and trying?"

"Me?" Rong Yang asked in surprise.

Mu Qingyi nodded.Rong Yang hesitated for a moment, "Is this... okay? Never..." No member of the royal family has ever taken the exam.Not to mention the royal family, even ordinary princely families rarely have children who would personally participate in it.The children of princely families can generally skip the imperial examination and directly enter the court as an official.

Mu Qingyi said: "You don't have a fixed position until now. If you can get a good rank in the exam, it will be more convenient for you to become an official in the court in the future. Of course, you are the king of the county, so it is okay not to take the imperial examination. In addition... I plan to tell Your Majesty to gradually abolish the system of nobility recommending officials, and when the time comes..."

Rong Yang was startled, and was a little excited for a while, "If I get the ranking, will it be..." The royal family's officials are different from ordinary courtiers.They can almost never wield any real power in person.Unless it is to win over a large number of officials with real power.For example, various ministers and prime ministers.No matter how talented you are, these positions of generals among generals will never belong to you.

Mu Qingyi smiled and said: "If you have the ability, the position of Prime Minister Shangshu may not be impossible."

After being happy, Rong Yang calmed down and then slowly recalled Mu Qingyi's remaining words, and suddenly his whole body became stiff.Abolishing the nobility's recommendation of officials is tantamount to cutting off the path of the children of the powerful families to become officials. This is definitely an offending thing.Mu Xiang is telling him this now...what is he trying to do? !

Mu Qingyi smiled like a spring breeze, "Young King An might as well work hard and set an example for the powerful children of the imperial city? If you can be admitted to the top list, I ask His Majesty to appoint you as the Minister of the Ministry of War, how about it?"

Minister of the Ministry of War?Rong Yang's eyes lit up, that was a position with real power, and it was different from him doing errands with others now or waiting for the emperor to hand over errands like his father did.But... "I will be beaten to death by the powerful in the capital."

"Don't be afraid, you are also my student, I will send guards to protect you secretly." Mu Qingyi smiled.

"Can I say no?" Rong Yang hesitated.

Mu Qingyi nodded and said: "Of course, I'll give the position of Minister of War to someone else. I heard that the eldest son of the royal uncle's family seems to have good abilities, and he likes to read poetry since he was a child. Maybe he will be named the number one in the gold list." Woolen cloth."

"Mu Xiang..." Rong Yang looked at the person in front of him with a bitter face, you are trying to drive me to death, "Teacher..."

Mu Qingyi patted him on the shoulder kindly, and said with a smile: "Think carefully, don't be afraid, Your Majesty, I, and your father will support you."

"Young master." Huo Shu hurried in, lowered her head and whispered something in Mu Qingyi's ear.Mu Qingyi smiled faintly, looked at Rong Yang who was still in a daze, smiled and said: "I have to go back beforehand. Go back and think about it?"

"Yes." Rong Yang said wearily.No wonder Father Wang always said that Mu Xiang was cunning, if he didn't swallow such a big piece of fat bait, he would feel extremely guilty.But if he swallowed it, he might be choked to death... Go back and ask your father...

There was a carriage parked outside Tianranju, Mu Qingyi got on the carriage and was not surprised to see the smiling man in the carriage, "Why did you come out?"

(End of this chapter)