Seeing that Lord Li didn't react, Zhou Shuren pointed in the direction of the government hall and said, "Lord, don't you understand yet?"
Lord Li had been an official for many years and was just stunned for a moment. He quickly reacted and felt very complicated. He politely said, "Thank you for your guidance, Lord."
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "The emperor has been in a good mood these days."
That's all he can do to help.
After Lord Li left, Lord Wei stepped forward. Although he didn't hear clearly what they talked about, he could guess it from Lord Li's anxious look.
Zhou Shuren waited for Lord Wei to come over and asked, "What did you want to say just now?"
Lord Wei smiled and said, "There is no need to say more."
This is the same job that Lord Li has set his sights on, "Are you for your family's boss?"
Lord Wei nodded, "It's hard for a minor official to achieve political success in the capital. As a father, I won't make plans for him. He has to rely on himself to get through it slowly."
Zhou Shuren, "This errand must be for the Li family."
"I know."
If Marquis Zhou was not sure, he would not guide Lord Li. At the same time, he was impressed by Marquis Zhou's understanding of the Emperor, and then he became excited because this was his future relative!
Zhou Shuren thought for a moment and said, "First, tell your eldest brother to be less impatient, learn more, watch more, and wait for an opportunity."
Lord Wei agreed, "He is indeed young and needs more training."
The two continued to walk out of the palace. Zhou Shuren seldom walked with Lord Lin, so he didn't have so many concerns with Lord Wei. The two chatted about their children and then separated after leaving the palace.
Zhou Shuren had just returned to the Ministry of Revenue when Zhang Jinghong came in and said, "Sir, I want to buy a house."
Zhou Shuren motioned Zhang Jinghong to sit down, "The house is available, do you want to change it?"
Zhang Jinghong nodded, "The location of the current house is not very good, I want to move to another house."
Zhou Shuren narrowed his eyes, "Your change of house was fake, the main purpose was to test you."
Zhang Jinghong was silent for a moment, "Yes."
The emperor has been very tolerant of him in recent years, and he wants to test the waters for the sake of his son.
Zhou Shuren, "Do you want to hear my opinion?"
"Thank you very much for your advice, sir."
Zhou Shuren's eyes were complicated. "My opinion is that you can change houses, but you can't buy one from the Ministry of Households. The houses that the Ministry of Households currently owns are in very good locations. You have been occupying a position in the Ministry of Households without being promoted, which is already an eyesore. If you occupy a house in a good location, it will be too eye-catching."
After a pause, he continued, "I'll give you a piece of advice. The relationship between the ruler and the subject comes first. The ruler can test the subject, and the subject just needs to be content. Do you understand?"
Zhang Jinghong stood up and bowed, "I understand. Thank you for your kind advice, sir."
Zhou Shuren has watched Zhang Jinghong walk all the way to today. "Your hard work has paid off. You've already gotten it, haven't you?"
Zhang Jinghong was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Your Excellency is right."
He did get what he deserved. The emperor was very tolerant of him, his son grew up healthy, and no one in the capital made things difficult for him anymore. He did get a lot.
Changzhong and Minghui came back from Zhoujia Village. Minghui discovered, "Why are there so many students in the village?"
Changzhong pointed at himself and said, "I am your uncle and I am at the top of the list. Your ranking is also good. In addition, other children in the clan also did well in the exam. Students come here to ask for advice."
Ming Qing said: "There are still people who want to join the clan to study. Have you seen the parents who brought their children here?"
Minghui hadn't noticed it just now, but after a closer look, he saw that there were indeed many people with children. "The clan school is going to be busy again."
Changzhong smiled, "The clan studies are becoming more and more famous."
Ming Qing also smiled. The Zhou family was getting better and better. It was not about the surplus of money, but the slowly accumulated foundation. The Zhou family was highly respected in the local area. This was the result of the efforts of every member of the family.
As the carriage continued to move forward, Changzhong could hear the sounds of playful children reciting their lessons. Almost all the children in Zhoujia Village were educated, not just the Zhou family, but children of other surnames in the village as well.
When Changzhong heard the little girl's clear voice again, the smile in his eyes became even more intense. His mother became the dean of a women's college, and her hometown was proud of it. Girls also gained a higher status through studying.
Minghui leaned against the carriage window and said, "Zhoujia Village is still the best."
He has also been to many places, but the people of his hometown are still vivid and lively.
The group went to the clan school. There was a long queue at the entrance. All of them were sending their children. The parents who were selected were very happy and the children also puffed out their chests.
Minghui looked at it for a while and said, "Uncle, I'm going to Lijia Village. My cousin did well in the exam this time. I'm going to visit my uncle and aunt."
Chang Zhong: "Okay."
In Chuanzhou City, Chang Zhi met the protagonist of recent gossip, the married daughter of the An family. He didn't get on the carriage last time he gambled on the horse racing game, so he was silent when he saw her today. He thought she was a beauty, but unexpectedly she was a short and fat woman.
The woman wore a lot of jewelry on her head, which was dazzling even from a distance. It was really hard to describe.
The servant was also dumbfounded, "When I heard the voice, I thought it was a beauty."
Chang-ji, "Let's go."
The servant muttered, "I don't know who the next buyer is."
"It has nothing to do with us."
The servant was extremely curious. Last time he blocked the road, now that he saw his true appearance, he knew at a glance that the man was not someone who was easy to get along with. He shivered and hurried to catch up with his master.
Chang Zhi went out to meet someone today. His excellent scholar persona was very useful. He had been studying abroad and his persona had never collapsed. He arrived at the reserved teahouse.
Chang Zhi entered the box and said embarrassedly, "I was delayed by something just now and am a little late."
Qian Jiang said: "I came too early."
Changzhi continued, "I have finished reading Brother Qian's book and brought it with me this time."
Qian Jiang took the book and said, "If you want to read any other books, just tell me. I have quite a collection of books at home."
Chang Zhi smiled and asked, "Brother Qian, you are already a juren and you are not too old, don't you plan to continue taking the exam?"
Qian Jiang sneered, "I am a spontaneous person who cannot stand being restricted. My father did not ask me to continue taking the exam. Being a Juren is enough for me."
Chang Zhi only heard the strong sarcasm in his tone, "Brother Qian, are you dissatisfied?"
Qian Jiang was not very dissatisfied, "It's too dark."
Chang Chih understood, “Where there is black, there is white.”
Don't generalize. My dad and I are all good family members.
Qian Jiang, "I've lost interest a long time ago."
Regardless of right or wrong, he felt tired after seeing so much, so he might as well live a carefree life now.
Chang Zhi felt sorry because Qian Jiang was a man of talent and ideas, otherwise he would not have made friends with him. He knew that Qian Jiang was not an exception. There were many people like Qian Jiang in the whole country who were disappointed with the local officials and the court, and had given up their ambitions and ideals and would rather live a stable life.
Qian Jiang narrowed his eyes and asked, "Brother Zhou, do you want to continue the exam?"
Chang Zhi, "Why not? I have climbed over every mountain I have ever climbed. No matter how high a mountain is, there is always a time to climb over it."
Qian Jiang took a sip of tea and said, "Naive."
Changzhi, "... "
Although he has a powerful father and has had a very smooth journey to becoming an official through the imperial examinations, he still has the necessary brains. What he wants to express is the spirit of not being afraid of difficulties!
Changzhi felt frustrated again. Qian Jiang had tried hard at the beginning, but he lost his original intention after seeing so much!