In a blink of an eye, the day came when the top scholar and others entered the Hanlin Academy. Chang Zhi rarely stood outside and watched on the first day of employment because his daughter was very concerned about Gu Sheng.
Most of the acquaintances around Chang Zhi have been transferred away from the Hanlin Academy. Only he is still in the Hanlin Academy. Most of the time, Chang Zhi is busy revising books. It is rare that he is not busy today.
The three top scholars joined the job first. Zhuo Guyu was a smooth person. He visited many people before joining the job and was no stranger to the Hanlin Academy.
The number one scholar in his thirties was more knowledgeable and respected by the emperor, so he greeted everyone with a smile.
Finally, there is Gu Sheng, a young man from a poor family. Gu Sheng is not as smooth as the first two, and because of his background, he does not know much about the Hanlin Academy, so he immediately showed it.
Chang Zhi stood and raised his eyebrows. Zhuo Guyu was a little bit suppressed by Gu Sheng, and the number one scholar was too smooth. Zhuo Guyu was born in the Duke's palace, and compared to the poorer Gu Sheng, the number one scholar was closer to Zhuo Guyu.
Changzhi said, "Gu Sheng?"
Gu Sheng looked up blankly, "Sir."
Chang Zhi looked at him and said loudly: "I am the fourth eldest child in the family. I have often heard my little brother talk about you. I even drank the wine you gave me yesterday and it tasted good."
Gu Sheng realized who was in front of him, "I heard Mr. Zhou talking about your Excellency."
Changzhi, "In the future, if we are together in the Hanlin Academy, if you don't understand anything, you can ask me."
Initially, Zhou Changzhi's words surprised all the colleagues in the Hanlin Academy. Who didn't know Zhou Changzhi's temperament? Now they are more inquisitive about Tanhua Lang. Is it because he caught the eye of Zhou Hou or because of the young master of the Zhou family
Gu Sheng was grateful. He had felt Zhuo Guyu's suppression just now. He didn't want to be isolated as soon as he entered the Hanlin Academy.
In the palace, Zhou Shuren stood silently, with the second prince standing in front of him. In a few years, the third prince would also have to go on errands, so time flew by so fast.
The emperor understood every move of his second son, and he agreed with the etiquette department. This was also the first test for him to run errands for his son. Obviously he was disappointed and threw the book in his hand, "See for yourself."
The second prince hurriedly took the fold. This was his fold. She was very selfish. He admitted that he was selfish, but his father also agreed and pursed his lips.
The emperor's eyes were deep, "You will study conscientiously in the Ministry of Rites in the future."
It means that you are not allowed to continue to interfere with the errands of the Ministry of Etiquette.
The second prince raised his head and said, "Father."
The emperor said softly and coldly, "Three years, study honestly for three years."
Three years later, he will be assessed together with this group of officials who joined the Ministry of Etiquette. If he passes the assessment and stays, even his son will return to the palace honestly and continue studying. Anyway, he is not afraid of embarrassment.
The second prince didn't dare to say anything, he still didn't want to understand.
Zhou Shuren thought to himself, he asked how the emperor could happily agree to create a department for the ceremony department. It turned out to be a test for the second prince!
The emperor said to the prince again: "You should also go to Liubu more often."
The prince was moved when he knew that his father had turned over six movies, and then sighed. He was very busy now and had no time to stay in each movie for a while like his father did before, "Yes."
Zhou Shuren exhaled. He didn't want to take care of the prince. He was at his busiest time now.
The emperor asked the second prince to go out and talked about the visits from various countries. The imperial court would exchange some food for them in the past two years. In the eyes of some countries, this represented the prosperity and power of the imperial court. More countries came to Beijing this year.
The emperor enjoyed the benefits of the exchange of supplies. As the sea trade sent people to explore nearby countries, he attached great importance to this visit from various countries.
In a rare act of generosity, Zhou Shuren approved the money to the Ministry of Rites.
In the evening, Zhou Shuren talked about the visits from various countries, "I hear what the emperor wants. Many of them come with heavy gifts this time."
Zhulan rolled her eyes, "Do you think you'll send beautiful women as gifts?"
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "Probably."
Zhulan gossiped, "If there is a beautiful woman, I wonder if she will receive it in the harem."
Zhou Shuren shook his head, "No, the emperor is not a lecherous person."
Every year, people came up with suggestions to expand the harem, but the emperor never let go. He heard from the Supreme Emperor that the emperor spent more time living in the political palace, which meant that the emperor rarely went to the harem.
Zhulan asked, "When will the envoys from each palace arrive?"
"After half a month."
Zhu Lan, “I don’t know if there are many female relatives in each country.”
"We'll know when the time comes."
Zhulan talked about Song Lan, "Song Lan brought him here today. He talked about Wu Ming's family letter and said that Song Lan should wait a little longer to go to the grassland."
Zhou Shuren saw his wife's face and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Zhulan sighed, "Song Lan joked that there was an extra concubine in the family."
Zhou Shuren was surprised, "Mingyun's family letter didn't mention it."
"How dare Ming Yun talk about other people's affairs? I don't know if Song Lan doesn't tell her. I see Song Lan rushing to the grassland."
Zhou Shuren was silent, "So Wu Ming is a pure ancient."
No matter how much they changed, some things in their bones remained the same.
Zhulan said, "Yes, I think Song Lan accepted it well. I originally wanted to give him some advice."
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "As long as Ming Yun is honest."
Zhulan also smiled, "Yeah."
The weather was getting hotter day by day, and there was more rain. In a blink of an eye, it was the day for the Hanlin Academy to take a bath. Zhulan was not surprised that Changzhi would invite Gu Sheng to his house.
Gu Sheng didn't come empty-handed, he took two more boxes of wine.
Changzhi met Gu Sheng in the front yard, "I'm going to the academy today, please sit down and you're welcome."
After many days of contact with Gu Sheng, he learned about Zhou Changzhi's status in the Hanlin Academy. Zhou Changzhi had been in the Hanlin Academy for many years. Because his father was the Marquis of Zhou, the officials of the Hanlin Academy were very polite to Zhou Changzhi, which also protected him.
Gu Sheng did not sit down, but still stood and greeted him respectfully, "I thank you for your protection."
Changzhi observed Gu Sheng for many days, and found many advantages through close observation, "You are very smart."
He didn't speak to Gu Sheng a few times in the Hanlin Academy. This man was very good at taking the opportunity to gain a foothold in the Hanlin Academy, and he didn't hesitate to be suppressed by Zhuo Guyu.
Gu Sheng was sincerely grateful. He felt that he was lucky and did not think about Anhe County Lord at all.
Changzhi saw Gu Sheng drinking tea and said casually: "I heard from my younger brother that an official is interested in you."
Gu Sheng was stunned for a moment and replied: "The official has made it clear."
As for how to completely solve it, Gu Sheng didn't want to talk more. There were quite a few twists and turns, but at least the result was good.
Chang Zhi didn't ask anything, and started discussing Xue Wen with Gu Sheng. After talking for a while, Chang Zhi's eyes became more and more satisfied.
Gu Sheng benefited a lot, and felt a little strange in his heart. Finally, he felt that Mr. Zhou was looking at him a little more. He couldn't help but look down at himself, and made sure that his clothes were ok before suppressing the weirdness in his heart.
Half an hour later, Gu Sheng left the Hou Mansion. Gu Yan was waiting outside. He saw a smile on his brother's face and said in a relaxed tone, "Shall we go home?"
Gu Sheng shook his head, "It's still early now. It's rare for me to take a break and accompany you to see the place."
Gu Yan smiled, "I'm just afraid you'll be tired."
"Not tired."