When the three of them came to the front, they happened to see Mr. Zhuang standing in front of the door watching the prince go away.
The three stepped forward immediately.
When Mr. Zhuang saw them, he smiled and waved, "Come in."
The small classroom was still warm, and there was still some charcoal in the brazier. Mr. Zhuang dug out a new teacup and was about to pour tea for them, but Bai Shan hurried forward to take it.
Mr. Zhuang simply let the three of them do it. He sat on the seats first, and after they all sat down cross-legged, he asked: "It's time for supper now, don't you guys have supper?"
Man Bao chuckled and said, "I've consulted you sir, we'll eat after sending him out of the palace."
Mr. Zhuang smiled and nodded, "If you have any questions, just ask."
Man Bao asked, "... Sir, why did Xiao Yuanzheng pretend to be sick? He can use my outline. If he feels that the outline is not good, I don't mind writing it for Shangguan."
It is also an unwritten rule for lower officials to write for upper officials. Most of the officials' notes are written by themselves.
But there are always exceptions, aren't there
It's not a shameful thing, Man Bao herself doesn't feel ashamed or wronged, in fact, she is still very willing to write notes for Xiao Yuanzheng if she does it occasionally.
I always feel that the notebooks written that way are better. She has a lot of words that are not easy to write in her own notebooks, but they can be written in Xiao Yuanzheng's notebooks.
Mr. Zhuang knew him as a disciple, so he couldn't help having a heart attack at this moment, and then he said dumbfoundedly: "In the future, Xiao Yuanzheng may really let you write as a ghostwriter, but it's impossible now."
He paused and then explained: "I went to the Hanlin Academy to search for information some time ago, and found that Taiyuan Hospital rarely exists in the records of Chaohui."
Since Taoist Confucius allowed the prince to hold a small class, Mr. Zhuang has not limited himself to explaining the "Book of Filial Piety" to the prince.
It's a pity that he has never been an official in the court, so there are still many things to understand and learn.
There are many books in the Chongwen Museum, but there are much fewer materials in the upper reaches than the Imperial Academy, so Mr. Zhuang went to the Imperial Academy.
In the Hanlin Academy, there are not only specific historical materials of the previous dynasty, but also the records of the current dynasty, articles published by various officials in different periods, and even the notebooks published.
Of course, Mr. Zhuang can't check everything, he can only check things ten years ago, and he doesn't have permission to check things within ten years.
And even the crown prince and Sangong can only view things from three years ago, and those within three years are still sealed up, and no one can read them at will except the emperor and Guozijian's sacrificial wine.
But things from ten years ago are enough for him to see.
Mr. Zhuang said: "I only read the records for three years, but I found that no matter whether it is the big or small court meetings, or the court meetings at the beginning of the year and the end of the year, there are very few records about the imperial hospital, only eight in three years."
"Compared to other ministries, this record is rare." Mr. Zhuang said: "In the past, it was fine. The duty of the Imperial Hospital was only to treat the nobles in Beijing, but now you have opened the Imperial Medical Office, and in the future you will also manage local medical offices. In order to govern the sudden diseases of the whole world, there will be a large amount of medicinal materials circulated every year, so we have to speak at the Great Court Assembly."
He said: "I see that you have been worrying about the allocation of funds from the household department after Mr. Yang left. It is because you have found the wrong method."
He laughed and said: "It is a matter between you and the Ministry of Households to apply for the transfer of funds, but it is not just a matter between you. Look at the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War. When they ask the Ministry of Households for money Will it also be discussed in court?"
Man Bao thought about it.
"The household department is responsible for the money, so they are naturally stingy with the money given out, but there are a lot of adults in the court, and everyone working together is better than the two of you who only see your own immediate interests. Whether it is suitable or not, it is better to discuss it , Listen to other people's opinions, maybe you can gain something else?"
Man Bao asked: "Are you trying to get other adults in the court to put pressure on the Ministry of Households to give you money?"
Mr. Zhuang was overjoyed, looked at her and said, "Silly boy, why did you forget that the other five departments, and even all over the country, need funds allocated by the Ministry of Household Affairs. If the money is given to you, they will get less. How can they get money?" Will you help your Imperial Medical Bureau put pressure on the household department for no reason?"
Man Bao was taken aback for a moment, and was stunned, "Then why do we still have to discount?"
"Fortune and misfortune depend on each other. Apart from the conflict of interests, your medical department and other departments should complement each other. If everyone is working for the people, they will naturally consider the pros and cons of your proposal," Mr. Zhuang said, "What do you think What is beneficial to the people's livelihood may not necessarily be beneficial to the people's livelihood."
Mr. Zhuang gave an example slowly and said: "You want to spend one tael of silver to fill a hungry man with two buns, do you think other courtiers can agree?"
Man Bao said: "I don't know if they agree or not, but I don't agree. Is this bun made of gold? Why is it so expensive?"
Mr. Zhuang laughed loudly and said, "That's it."
Bai Shan also understood that the reason why Mr. Manbao made the discount was nothing more than to let more people take into account the decision of the Imperial Medical Office, so as to ensure that there would not be too many mistakes.
But... "But sir, why didn't Xiao Yuanzheng take part in politics himself, but let Manbao do it?"
Mr. Zhuang laughed and said: "Because of Man Bao's age and gender, as well as her usual personality, she would not think too much about it, but Xiao Yuan is suddenly making such a specific proposal, I'm afraid it will cause another disturbance. "
Xiao Yuan should have thought of this too, so he called sick at the right time.
Mr. Zhuang looked at Man Bao and said meaningfully: "Everything in this world is afraid of getting used to it. When you were appointed an official, most of the courtiers were not used to it. They only regarded you as a doctor who treated the prince and princess, because the prince did not Heir, they just turned a blind eye and let you be appointed an official and let you live in the palace."
"But if you are more involved in the affairs of the Imperial Hospital, you are not just sitting in the Chongwen Hall and studying books." Mr. Zhuang said: "The Imperial Medical Office will be built, and in the later stage, whether it is enrollment or curriculum setting, Xiao Yuanzheng will also be responsible. Asking for your opinion. Not to mention that after you refuted Wang Ji in the court because of the recruitment of private school students, you even directly obtained the qualification to go to the Great Court Council."
"They will get used to having you as a female official in the court, and in the future they will also get used to the imperial medical office discussing politics at the court meeting." Mr. Zhuang said: "Xiao Yuanzheng should also have such ambitions."
Bai Shan's eyes moved slightly, and he looked at Man Bao, "This is also your opportunity."
Mr. Zhuang nodded, "Yes, times make heroes, Man Bao, this is your time."
It is impossible to say that Mr. Zhuang has no ambitions. For himself, he has not much ambition, but for his students, his ambition is not small.
He is at this age, even if he wants to, he is powerless, but the three children are still teenagers. Compared with him, they are already old, but they still have decades in the future.
He hoped that they would go further and be immortalized.