The guard replied, "The Yao family has been in the capital for more than a hundred years."
Prince Liang naturally knew that in the late period of the previous dynasty, the Yao family held military power. If the capital wanted to ask the Rong family about this, the Yao family should know about it.
Just thinking about how his father had tormented Yao Wenqi some time ago, Prince Liang curled his lips, Yao Wenzhe.
Zhou Shuren entered the palace. He submitted a memorial this morning and the emperor summoned him.
When Zhou Shuren arrived, Eunuch Liu indicated that there was someone in the inner hall, so Zhou Shuren could only wait in the outer hall. After waiting for a while, the door of the inner hall opened and Zhou Shuren saw Yao Zheyu coming out.
Today, Yao Zheyu made Zhou Shuren look at him a few more times. Yao Zheyu changed his decadent look, and his eyes became bright again. He smiled and greeted, "Master Zhou."
Zhou Shuren, "Prince Yao."
Yao Zheyu signaled Lord Zhou to go in and the emperor was waiting.
Zhou Shuren nodded and walked towards the inner hall. After two steps, he couldn't help but look back. Yao Zheyu's back, which had been bent constantly, straightened again. Before he could figure it out, he had already stepped into the inner hall, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
The emperor said calmly, "Stand up."
Zhou Shuren was a little slow in his movements. He did not make the emperor unhappy. His memorial was about setting up new departments in the Ministry of Revenue. The Ministry of Revenue had many departments and they were too complicated. He wanted to gradually subdivide them, not only for efficiency but also for clear positions.
Therefore, the emperor's suppressed anger was related to Yao Zheyu.
The emperor took the memorial and handed it to Zhou Shuren, "I have read your memorial, and I understand what you said, but my dear, now is not the time to set it up."
He naturally knew the benefits of being meticulous, but there was no one, yes, no one. He had cleaned up several times, which resulted in a situation of shortage of people. Of course, if he used some children from wealthy families, it could indeed solve the problem, but he didn't want to. He had long wanted to clean up the termites, so how could he continue to let them go
When the emperor thought about the fact that the talents he had cultivated with great difficulty over the years were just pawns, he felt like vomiting blood.
At first Zhou Shuren didn't understand why setting up a department was just a matter of dividing up the tasks, so why was the timing wrong? But after observing the emperor's expression, he understood. The emperor had cleaned up several times, so there should be a list, so there was no one.
Zhou Shuren said: "I understand."
The emperor thought of the provincial examination and a smile appeared on his face. "The dynasty has been recuperating for many years. The children after the founding of the dynasty have grown up. This year's Tongsheng examination is good. I am looking forward to this year's provincial examination."
Zhou Shuren's lips curled up. Who wouldn't be happy about a strong country? "I am looking forward to it too."
The emperor chatted with Zhou Shuren for a while, and felt relieved. "I heard that your son has left Beijing?"
Zhou Shuren was speechless. Why did he always hear about it? The Zhou Mansion was right under his nose. "Yes, this year, several scholars from the Zhou family also participated in the provincial examination, so they went back in advance to exchange ideas."
The emperor knew how much effort Zhou Shuren had put into his family. The Zhou family relied on Zhou Shuren to rise. "My dear minister, you haven't been back for many years, right?"
Zhou Shuren paused, a look of sadness on his face, "Yes, I haven't been back since I came out. Whenever there is an important event at home to worship the ancestors, it is the eldest brothers who go back."
The emperor would not let Zhou Shuren leave the capital after hearing this. If something happened to Zhou Shuren, who would take care of his money? Now that Zhou Shuren had joined the Ministry of Revenue, Lord Xiao would be less worried, and he would feel even more at ease.
Zhou Shuren waited for a while but the emperor didn't speak, "..."
If the person in front of him was not the emperor, he would not be able to help but beat him up!
A quarter of an hour later, the emperor waited for Zhou Shuren to leave. When Eunuch Liu saw the emperor signaling him to go out, he quickly slipped out.
Eunuch Liu estimated the time and wondered why the Crown Prince hadn't come back yet!
The emperor was the only one left in the hall. Recalling Yao Zheyu's words, Yao Zheyu followed the people who went to Yao Hou Mansion. He did not dare to arrest anyone, but he knew their location.
The emperor closed his eyes and quickly opened them. His cold eyes were without any emotion. He wanted to see if it was the person he guessed.
After school, in the Zhou family's carriage, Mingyun was holding the note in his hand. Mingteng asked curiously, "Brother, who gave you the note? Can you show it to me?"
Mingyun handed over the invitation, Mingteng opened it and his eyes lit up, "Brother, please go horseback riding. Brother, I want to go too. Please take me with you."
Jiang Du's heart moved. He had never ridden a horse before, so he turned his head to look at his cousin.
There is no boy in the Zhou family who doesn't like horses. None of them are weak-willed and they love riding horses. There are many horses in the family, but no good ones. They are all retired horses. Moreover, the yard for raising horses is small, so the boys can only sit and stroll around, which is not satisfying enough.
The horse farm in the capital is not small. Not only is it wide, but the horses are all good ones. The young men in the capital all like to go to the horse farm.
Mingyun was moved and liked it, but still accepted the post, "It's too dangerous to ride a horse outside, I can't do that."
Ming Teng wanted to refute, but when he met his elder brother's cold eyes, he swallowed his words timidly, still unwilling in his heart.
Back at the mansion, Ming Teng got off the carriage and went to the main courtyard. Ming Rui looked at his eldest brother and said, "Second brother must have gone to look for grandma."
Mingyun doesn't think her grandmother is easy to talk to. "She has principles."
Mingrui was disappointed. He also wanted to ride a horse and ride a good horse. He sighed, "Alas!"
Mingyun laughed. He liked the present Mingrui. The previous Mingrui worried about too many things and shouldered too many responsibilities. Since his second uncle became an official, Mingrui became more age-appropriate and more lively.
In the main courtyard, Zhulan listened to Mingteng muttering about horses. When he stopped, she spoke up, "Your elder brother is right. Riding a horse is too dangerous."
What if something happens? Mingyun cannot afford to take risks with her safety. As for Mingteng, he is not allowed to go. She doesn't want Mingteng to hurt himself. This boy is brave. If he really meets a good horse, he will dare to challenge it.
Ming Teng's last glimmer of hope was extinguished. If his grandmother didn't allow him to do so, then there was really no hope. "Grandma, I'm going back then."
Zhulan, "Actually, it's not impossible for you to ride a horse."
Ming Teng raised his head suddenly, "Grandma, I will agree to any conditions you put forward."
"It's not that difficult actually. The top three in Class B, when Yang Wen arrives, let him take you to the farm to ride horses."
Ming Teng jumped up. He could ride a horse now. Then he was stunned again. "Brother Yang Wen is coming?"
"Well, it should be here soon."
When Zhou Shuren left the yamen, he met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Coincidentally, they were both going in the same direction!