Chapter 1538 An unexpected turn
The next day, Yun Zheng went to attend the court meeting obediently.
Anyway, if you don’t go to other places, just go to Biboyuan.
It would be better to resolve all the issues that need to be resolved in the court first.
If a problem requires cooperation from a certain department to solve, it can be coordinated on the spot, saving the trouble of going around in circles.
so!
There have been court meetings in every dynasty, which makes sense!
Well, I was just being superficial!
Yun Zheng is very efficient in his work.
In just one morning, Yun Zheng solved more than ten important matters.
But the price was that Chen Bu looked at Yun Zheng with eyes full of resentment.
She's just like a young wife who has suffered a great injustice.
Ancestors!
This is truly an ancestor!
In just one morning, more than ten million taels of silver were spent!
If the imperial court had not seized more than 30 million taels of silver from Xu Shifu's home, he would have wanted to quit.
If Yun Zheng continues to spend like this, the inheritance left to him by Xu Shifu will probably be gone soon!
After the court meeting was over, Yun Zheng wanted to invite Wu Dao to sit in Bi Bo Yuan.
As a result, before he even opened his mouth, Wu Dao invited him to visit Wu's house.
Thinking that he had never been to Wu Dao's house since his family came to the imperial city, Yun Zheng simply agreed.
After all, Wu Dao was the one who brought him to the imperial city himself.
Wu Dao had invited him, so he still had to give Wu Dao some face.
"Your Highness, what do you think the topic of this autumn examination should be?"
In the carriage, Wu Dao asked Yun Zheng.
Yun Zheng answered without hesitation: "People's rule, people's livelihood, and national integration!"
Wu Dao couldn't help but frown when he heard this, "Your Majesty, isn't this a bit too big?"
This may seem like a single question, but it covers too many areas.
People's rule and people's livelihood are still easy to talk about.
But this national integration is a bit empty.
Many students taking exams don’t even have a basic understanding of ethnic integration. It feels a bit difficult for them to answer this kind of question.
"If you say it's big, it's really too big."
Yun Zheng nodded gently, "However, it is not necessary for those scholars to answer all questions thoroughly. As long as they can answer reasonably and well-founded, they can be admitted on merit."
"If that's the case, then that's fine."
Wu Dao breathed a sigh of relief and talked to Yun Zheng about other matters concerning the Autumn Examination.
The two sat in the carriage, talking as they walked.
When it comes to the imperial examinations, Wu Dao is actually just a half-baked person.
He had never presided over the imperial examinations before, and many things he learned were applied on the spot.
Fortunately, Zhang Xu's father Zhang Heng was very experienced and helped him a lot.
Otherwise, he would be extremely busy.
Yun Zheng was fine. Although he was not particularly familiar with the imperial examination, he was only responsible for setting questions and presiding over the palace examination. Other matters could be left to people like Wu Dao.
Speaking of Zhang Heng, Wu Dao said seriously: "Your Majesty, Zhang Heng is actually a very good person. He is knowledgeable and capable..."
"Stop!"
Yun Zheng stopped Wu and said, "Old Wu, you don't want to abdicate, do you?"
"This one……"
Wu Dao Lao showed an awkward smile on his face, "I do have this idea! In fact, Your Majesty should be able to see that I am really not cut out to be an official."
Unlike many people, Wu Dao really doesn't want to be an official.
People like him can never outsmart others in the court, and they often speak unpleasantly and easily offend others.
If it weren't for Yun Zheng's support, he would never dare to serve as an official in the court.
He doesn't think he has much ability, at most his writing is better than others.
But governing a country is not about writing articles.
Being good at writing articles does not necessarily mean you can govern the country.
"Stay in office for a few more years!"
Yun Zheng looked at Wu Dao with a smile on his face, "I am sure of Zhang Heng's knowledge and ability! But Zhang Heng's prestige is still insufficient, so he needs to be trained for a few more years."
He originally planned to let Zhang Heng take over Wu Dao's position in the future.
But it is indeed too early to replace Wu Dao with Zhang Heng now.
"Ugh……"
Wu Dao sighed lightly, feeling secretly bitter in his heart.
He guessed this was the result.
It seems that I can’t return it even if I want to!
"Why did Mr. Wu suddenly think of giving up his position?"
Yun Zheng looked at Wu Dao in confusion, "Did someone in the court embarrass you?"
"No no."
Wu Dao waved his hands repeatedly, "Everyone in the court knows that I have some relationship with the prince. No matter what happens, it won't embarrass me."
Yun Zheng lowered his brows and thought for a moment, then asked, "So someone wants to use your backdoor to get someone into the Imperial College?"
"Ah...this..."
Wu Dao looked at Yun Zheng in astonishment.
How does the prince know?
Could it be that the prince has someone keeping an eye on them at all times?
"It seems that my guess was correct."
Yun Zheng smiled, "Someone wants to put someone in the Imperial College, but you think the person is not good enough. You don't want to go against your conscience and put someone in, but you don't want to offend anyone because of it, right?"
Hearing Yun Zheng's words, Wu Dao was shocked again.
Did he even guess what I was thinking?
After being stunned, Wu Dao nodded helplessly: "These things did happen. I didn't expect that so many people would come to me. On the one hand, I was afraid of offending people, and on the other hand, I was really exhausted by these things..."
Yun Zheng retracted his gaze and said calmly: "I want to ask you who has come to see you, you probably won't tell me, right?"
Wu Dao's old face showed a hint of embarrassment again.
Although he didn't say anything, he agreed with Yun Zheng's guess.
"Since you don't want to tell me, I won't ask any more questions."
Yun Zheng didn't want to embarrass him, so he asked, "Mr. Wu should know Mr. Zhang very well, right?"
"Of course!"
Speaking of Zhang Huai, Wu Dao couldn't help but show some admiration, "Mr. Zhang, both in terms of knowledge and conduct, makes me admire him very much."
Wu Dao was still very impressed with Zhang Huai.
The posthumous title "Wenzhen" alone explains everything.
Yun Zheng exhaled a breath of foul air and said solemnly: "To be honest with you, Elder Wu, I actually didn't like Elder Zhang in my early years. First, I thought he was pedantic, and second, I thought he wasn't tough enough. Whenever there was a war in the court, he mostly advocated peace."
"But after having more contact with him, I think Elder Zhang is a very good person."
"He is a very pure person, and he has no evil intentions. Whether he is pedantic or advocates peace, he is always considering the court from his own perspective."
"As for offending people, Elder Zhang has offended far more people than you, but he is still deeply trusted by the emperor."
"Do you know why?"
why?
Wu Dao thought for a moment, "Because Mr. Zhang is the emperor's mentor?"
"no!"
Yun Zheng shook his head, "Because Father knows that Elder Zhang is a man who upholds integrity and restrains himself! No matter what time, he can always stick to his original intention!"
Stick to your original intention?
Wu Dao seemed to be thinking about something, then nodded gently: "I understand!"
"So! You don't have to think so much."
Yun Zheng smiled, "Although this king is greedy for money and lustful, his eyes are bright!"
"Your Highness is not greedy for money or lustful." Wu Dao shook his head and smiled, "If Your Highness were greedy for money or lustful, my niece wouldn't be so depressed all day long..."
what……
This……
Yun Zheng looked at Wu Dao, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
This old man.
This turn caught me off guard!
