How to make a famous minister

Chapter 59

Fan Xuanchao only got the first place in the second-class exam. As soon as the story of the Golden Temple came out, Mrs. Zhang knew about it.

Although she already had a bottom line in her heart, Mrs. Zhang couldn't help but sigh.It was very quiet in the main room, and the servants and maids did not dare to make a sound, for fear of offending Madam.

After sitting for a while, Mrs. Zhang realized that she had lost her composure. She forced a smile on her face and said, "Okay, not everyone can pass the exam. Let's set off firecrackers to announce the good news. I also want to offer incense to Bodhisattva, thank Bodhisattva for blessing."

As soon as Mrs. Zhang said this, the servants in the room dared to breathe and speak. Hongling Zizhu took the lead in saying some auspicious words, and the atmosphere became lively.

As soon as Jing Zhe heard that the young master only got the first place in the exam, she cried on the spot, Gu Yu and Jing Lou didn't even try to persuade her, Jing Chuan was originally fine, but when she heard Jing Zhe cried, she couldn't help crying too.

Jinglou wanted to kick him, this is the time, why join in the fun and make trouble.

Xiaoman, who just arrived, looked confused: Do you want to cry too?It's taking handkerchiefs and delivering hot tea, so busy that it doesn't touch its back.

Fortunately, Gu Yu showed the aura of a big sister, snorted Jing Zhe and Jing Chuan, "What do you think! The young master Qionglin must have been drunk a lot after the banquet, and he needs someone to take care of him, so you are going to take care of the young master like this? "

Only then did Jing Zhe twitch and stop her tears, took the handkerchief from Xiaoman, warmed her face, and relieved the swelling on her eyes.The veil was warm, seeing Xiaoman being so caring, Jing Zhe felt less defensive.

The Qionglin banquet didn't end until midnight, and Fan Xuanchao and Zhu Youjian even got tired of waiting, and Zhu Youjian even took him to the back garden for a stroll.

In the second half of the trip, Fan Xuanchao didn't drink any alcohol, and he blew the wind again, so he wasn't sleepy or drunk at all.Gu Yu Jingzhe was very surprised, "His Royal Highness Xin Wang gave me hangover soup, so it's okay. I think the top three were all poured down."

"Fortunately, I failed the exam." Fan Xuanchao finally defined, "It seems to be a good thing."

Gu Yu said softly: "Young Master, although you don't need to drink the hangover soup, you still smell of alcohol all over your body, go and wash it off."

Fan Xuanchao always felt that he was not sleepy, but when he lay on the bed and closed his eyes, he immediately fell asleep.

When I wake up, the sun is rising.After Fan Xuanchao washed his face and tidied up, he was about to visit Mrs. Zhang, kneel down to worship his ancestors, and various gatherings of new scholars were waiting for him.

Mrs. Zhang accepted the obeisance with a smile, and said: "Mr. Chen has taught you for many years, you should also go to obeisance."

"Your uncle sent someone to invite you this morning, and said that if you wake up, you will go to his place. Maybe there is something to tell you."

Fan Xuanchao responded one by one.

Entering Mr. Chen's study in the small courtyard, he saw Fan Xuanlang's bright eyes, and he jumped up and said, "Brother, brother, big brother is the most powerful."

Fan Xuanchao patted his head, "When you grow up, you will take the first place in the first grade examination, so you can avenge your brother, okay?"

"Okay!" Fan Xuanlang responded loudly.

Mr. Chen stroked his mustache and said with a smile, "You two are good at studying, so don't be so arrogant."

Fan Xuanchao sat down in his usual seat, "When I took the Huiyuan exam, everyone said I was arrogant, why didn't I win the first prize now, but even my husband said I was arrogant."

"You are also a Jinshi now, what do you think in the future?"

"I begged His Royal Highness Xin Wang to be sent out as an official. It is better than staying in the Hanlin drinking tea for ten years."

When Mr. Chen heard what he said, he frowned, "You lost the champion because of him, why are you still hanging out with him now? Although you have a good relationship, it won't be too late to talk about it after King Xin goes to the fief."

Fan Xuanchao smiled, "I am not good at learning, and I didn't win the first prize. What does it have to do with His Royal Highness Xinwang?"

Mr. Chen squinted at him, and said: "You can deceive other people with your words, why are you still lying to me? Your Majesty is rich in age, and now he is childless, but it does not mean that he will be childless in the future. Moreover, His Majesty has always been soft-hearted. Waiting for him With the crown prince, it doesn't matter if you get closer to His Highness King Xin."

Fan Xuanchao didn't take it seriously, "Sir taught me that a gentleman should behave in the world, be open-minded, and be sincere in making friends."

Mr. Chen sighed, "Forget it, you're an adult now, and I don't want to interfere in everything, as long as you know what's going on in your mind."

Fan Xuanchao agreed.

He left Fan's mansion and rode to the British government's mansion.The concierge of the British government rushed forward to sign the horse, and said good things as if he didn't want money.Fan Xuanchao was very happy when he heard that, and gave out the bounty in his hand.

Fan Xuanchao still saw the British Duke in the study of the British Duke - the same study where he was slapped, Fan Xuanchao still has a sense of fear of it.

Zhang Weixian still sat in the original place, but the tea set was changed, "There are not so many etiquettes, so sit down."

Fan Xuanchao sat down tremblingly, Zhang Weixian made a pot of tea calmly, "Your Majesty didn't give you the champion, do you have any resentment?"

Fan Xuanchao didn't dare to hide this from his uncle, and after thinking about it, he said: "Thunder and rain, could it be your grace."

"Thunder, rain and dew, could it be Jun's kindness." Zhang Weixian looked indifferent, "So you are still complaining about your majesty's injustice?"

"I dare not have such an idea." Fan Xuanchao said quickly.

Zhang Weixian didn't care whether he really hated it or really didn't complain, he just continued slowly, "In two days, the appointment document from the Ministry of Officials will come down."

"Yes, His Royal Highness Xin Wang asked whether I want to be released or stay in Beijing. I said, it's better to be released."

"It's really good to release it earlier. Now there is someone in Ge Lao who has been a Beijing official from beginning to end." Zhang Weixian didn't care at all about Fan Xuanchao's mention of His Royal Highness Xin Wang, "You must know that to be an official in the Ming Dynasty, it is best to be an official. , and the worst thing to do."

Only then did Fan Xuanchao know that the British Duke had asked him to come here to impart experience.Zhang Weixian went on to say: "If you are safe and sound, and keep your duties, it will be easy to get to the magistrate and a minister in the end. If you are lucky, you may even be able to sneak into the cabinet. But Daming also has some officials who are not easy to be, you see Yang Lian already knew that he was the second rank, Minister Gu Ming, and he was almost knocked out by Wei Zhongxian anyway?"

"If you want to be an official, you have to know whether you want to be an easy official or a difficult one." Zhang Weixian looked directly at Fan Xuanchao with bright eyes.

Fan Xuanchao replied: "When I am an official and do things for the people, I rely on my conscience; when I plan for the country, I only look at the country's worries."

Zhang Weixian raised his eyebrows, his eyes lit up, "Many people have said such things."

"I do what I say."

Zhang Weixian remained silent, looked at him quietly for a while, and then said: "Father Tiger has no sons, since that's the case, I don't have anything to tell you."

Every time Fan Xuanchao went to the British government, he could always go back quickly. The main reason is that the British government has always been a man of few words.

When he arrived at the British government, Fan Xuanchao had to pay a visit to the old lady and Mrs. Li, both of whom congratulated Fan Xuanchao for being the first in the second class.Mrs. Li also asked with a smile: "Since Brother Chao has been admitted to Jinshi, when will you be able to drink your wedding wine?"

Fan Xuanchao was dumbfounded, so he had no choice but to prevaricate Zhang's words to his aunt, saying, "I'll get married again when the Jurchens are gone."

Mrs. Li was not happy when she heard that, "Start a family, start a family, start a family, since you have already established a business, then naturally you should start a family. Your mother and I have already taken a fancy to a girl from another family for you..."

"..." Fan Xuanchao didn't expect that they had already booked the candidate, he was dumbfounded, and could hardly listen to Li Shi's next words.

When I returned home in a daze, I asked Mrs. Zhang: "Auntie said you have already arranged a marriage for me?"

Mrs. Zhang smiled, "Your aunt has already told you? I wanted to wait a few days until you put down the matter of the scientific examination."

"If you have passed the exam, you have passed the exam. There is no need to be obsessed with it." Fan Xuanchao hurriedly finished his explanation, and asked quickly, "You haven't accepted it yet, have you?" There are six rituals in getting married, and accepting the Cai is the first step.

Mrs. Li said angrily: "Not yet—it's just you—"

"Then get back quickly!"

"It's easy for you to say!" Zhang said angrily, "How does the girl behave? What's more, she only agreed to the marriage after hearing that you are the son of the Fan family who said, 'Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world'."

Fan Xuanchao remained silent, "We will discuss this matter later, anyway, I do not agree. Besides, this is not my decision, it is obviously your privately arranged marriage."

Mrs. Zhang has never seen Fan Xuanchao so stubborn before, thinking that before she came out of the cabinet, the marriage of her brother Zhang Weixian was also arranged by her aunt?When I got married, I never said a word, "Since ancient times, what are you not happy with the orders of your parents and the words of your matchmaker?"

"I don't like what the matchmaker says, I just believe..."