Be a master through ancient times

When the new textbooks were gradually integrated into the classroom, the imperial envoy from the capital finally arrived in Nanfu Province.On the surface, he came to reward the heroes in this war of carrying the Japanese, but in private, he came to investigate the bribery case of Zhao Kuan.

Lin Futong was depressed for a while, but a few days ago, he received a letter from there, saying that the emperor was skeptical about Zhu Wei's impeachment and did not directly convict him, so there is still room for change in this matter.The imperial court has sent imperial envoys to Nanfu Province. At that time, what Lin Futong will have to do is to hide his tail. If something is found out, once he is convicted, they will be far above the court and there is no way to help him.

After reading the letter, Lin Futong felt a lot of joy in his heart, as long as he was willing to give the chance.Because generally speaking, once the suspected collusion with spies like this broke out, the imperial court would rather kill the wrong than let it go.He was very glad that he chose the right backer at that time, otherwise, he really didn't know what to do.

In fact, Lin Fu was wrong. If it hadn't been for the difficulty of cultivating a great official in the borderlands, those people would have given up on him directly. Who would have known that he would be mixed up with Japanese spies. People really don't know what to scold him for.

This time is the last chance for him. If he fails to seize the opportunity and shows his feet, then don't blame them for being ruthless.

……

"I've seen the imperial envoy. This old man is Lin Futong, the governor of Southern Fujian. I don't know that the imperial envoy is here today. I'm sorry for the disappointment."

On the pier, Lin Futong led a group of people to welcome the imperial envoy in person.The fishy sea breeze blew one after another, blowing the faces of the people waiting here flushed.Although it was already March in Yangchun at this time, it was still quite cold by the sea.It's a shame they've been standing here for so long.

Mu Yuanxiu used to go to Beijing from Xijiang Province to take the exam by land. This time, the time was tight, and the waterway was smoother than before, so he came by water.Unexpectedly, he actually suffered from seasickness.Since boarding the boat at Taiping Mansion, he has been groggy all day long.I was tortured all the way, it was really miserable.

At this time, when he saw the person who made him want to go this far, he naturally couldn't show a good face.

"The lower official is just the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, and he can't afford such a great gift as an adult." The Shaoqing of Dali Temple is a fourth-rank official, while the governor is a second-rank official. There is a certain gap between the two.

"What did the imperial envoy say? If you go on tour on behalf of the emperor, even if you are a commoner, you have a higher status than the old man. Dare to ask the imperial envoy what is your name?" Lin Futong deliberately raised his status, showing that he respected the imperial power very much. It looks like he wants to numb Mu Yuanxiu.

Little did he know that his move was more like self-inflicted.From Mu Yuanxiu's point of view, this person would flatter him, most likely because of a guilty conscience. Otherwise, why would a dignified second-rank official submit to a fourth-rank imperial envoy?

"The lower official thought that the governor had already found out clearly." He sarcastically said, "The lower official's surname is Mu, and his style name is Yuanxiu."

At this moment, Lin Futong's skin was so thick that even an awl couldn't pierce it. How could he take his light words to heart, and said after hearing the words: "It turned out to be Mr. Mu. Mr. Mu must have been exhausted after traveling all the way. The old man has already taken a room at the best inn in the city, if Mr. Mu doesn't dislike it, he can go there to rest for a while."

After Mu Yuanxiu listened, he chuckled: "No need, the imperial court has regulations that officials must live in the official post when they go out, and please send someone who knows the way to take me there to seek refuge."

This excuse was very insincere, Lin Futong was rejected again and again, and his face was somewhat ugly.But he still forced a smiling face: "Extremely, thanks to Master Mu's suggestion, otherwise the old man will make a mistake today. Come on, take Master Mu and the others to the official post."

Mu Yuanxiu bowed his hands to him, and then ordered his followers to pack up their things. The group walked past Lin Futong without looking sideways, and stomped his face on the ground again.

Lin Futong was angry but couldn't get angry, so he could only clenched his fists, thinking that he would find a way to punish this person after he left Nanmin, and it would be best if he could never come back!

Mu Yuanxiu rested in the post house for a day before he felt down-to-earth.After his spirit recovered a bit, he immediately started sending people to notify the people on the award list.There is only one copy of the imperial decree, and it can only be read after everyone has arrived.

As soon as they heard that there was an imperial decree to receive, no one dared to delay.It took only half an hour for everyone to arrive.

In fact, most of the people on the list are in this provincial capital, like Chu Ci in Fucheng, as soon as the news of the imperial envoy's arrival yesterday spread, he had to come by boat to stand by, or else he would be negligent of the imperial decree.

After everything was fully prepared, Mu Yuanxiu picked up the imperial decree and began to read: "Follow the heavens, the emperor's decree says..."

"Thank you for receiving the decree!" After hearing the imperial decree, everyone said in unison before getting up.Chu Ci moved his legs without knowing the trace, and complained endlessly in his heart. This is what he hates most about ancient times. He always kneels every now and then, which is very unfriendly to his knees!

Chu Ci was not very happy. He made a plan this time, and went deep into the enemy camp in person. His meritorious service should be considered first-rate, right?But compared to others, his reward is the least.

Meng Fan got his wish. This September, he will be able to join his favorite Honglu Temple.Zhu Wei's official position has not changed, but he has given his wife the title of a second-rank official. After that, there is another person in the family who receives a state subsidy.Fan Ju can also be transferred to another wealthy place as an official.In addition, there are material rewards, such as antique jade articles, although they cannot be exchanged for money, but the title of the imperial bestowal can go to money to make them happier.Especially Meng Fan, holding a bamboo hat bowl of Ruyao ice flakes, his hands were shaking like Parkinson's, and his face was involuntarily twitching with laughter.

As for him, apart from a pair of eared jade pots and spring bottles, he only received a few words of verbal praise, and he didn't say when he would be transferred back to the capital, which was really depressing.

After the imperial decree was read, Chu Ci was about to leave with the others when he heard Mr. Mu calling him over.Chu Ci was a little surprised, shouldn't Beijing officials and local officials like this avoid suspicion?He was going to withdraw first and then come to visit quietly, but he didn't expect Mr. Mu to be so open-minded. Is it because he has no real power to be promoted to a school official?

Several other people also glanced in surprise before exiting the room.

"Lord Chu, do you know why I stopped you?" Mu Yuanxiu looked at Chu Ci and asked. He found that this kid had a good appearance. He had been in this coastal area for two or three years. It is white and clean, and there is no feeling of wind and frost erosion at all.

Chu Ci hastily said: "Lord Mu, you can just call me Aci. Ci owes you the favor of recommending me at the beginning, and now I will never be worthy of your lord."

Mu Yuanxiu laughed and said, "Then don't call me Mr. Mu, just call me Uncle Mu. I have a very close friendship with Mr. Xu, so there is no need to be so restrained. Speaking of which, before I came to Nanfu Province, I happened to pass by In Xijiang Province, your husband happened to be inspecting there, so I had a few drinks with your husband."

Chu Ci's eyes lit up: "I wonder if my husband is in good health?"

"He is in good health, but that stinky problem has always been there." Speaking of this, Mu Yuanxiu and Chu Ci both smiled, obviously everyone understood that his problem might not be corrected for a lifetime.

"I've always thought that if he hadn't had this stinking problem, he might be able to be a high official in the frontier now. You've only learned a little bit about his talent and learning." Mu Yuanxiu said.

Chu Ci nodded approvingly: "Mr.'s talents are naturally unfathomable. I just hate that I can't be with him all the time and study with him day and night. Some time ago, Southern Fujian was attacked by Japanese pirates, and the entire province was sealed off. I have temporarily lost contact with Mr. Xu. Fortunately, the ban was lifted a month ago, so I wrote to the two gentlemen. But I have not received a reply from Mr. Xu, and it turns out that he has inspected on behalf of the governor.”

Mu Yuanxiu was a little surprised: "Two gentlemen? Besides Brother Xu, you actually worshiped a master? He also agreed?"

Xu Zheng's stink problem is more than that, he is also domineering and stubborn, and he would allow his disciples to worship others as teachers?Could it be that he thinks that person is more knowledgeable than him?

Chu Ci rubbed his nose embarrassingly: "This...in fact, Mr. Xu is the master I will worship later."

Oh, Mu Yuanxiu can understand this, Xu Zheng can do things like rob other people's disciples.However, it can also be seen that Xu Zheng is really optimistic about Chu Ci, otherwise, how can a mediocre talent be worth fighting for?

"Your original gentleman allowed you to join another division?"

When Chu Ci recalled that time, he still couldn't help but be moved: "It was Mr. Xu who was recommended to me by my husband. The classics I treat are different from my husband's. He was afraid of delaying my studies, so he wrote a letter to Mr. Xu... ..."

After listening to Chu Ci, Mu Yuanxiu was a little in awe of the master.It suddenly occurred to him that a few years ago the imperial court seemed to have issued a plaque to Xijiang Province, and it was said that Chu Ci had invited the emperor.

"That gentleman of yours, is that 'model teacher'?" Although Mu Yuanxiu used a question, there was some certainty in his words.

"Exactly!" Chu Ci nodded, "His surname is Qin, and he is the head of the school in Yuanshan County, Ganzhou Prefecture."

Mu Yuanxiu's brain flashed: "But it's called Qin Xinran?"

"Uncle Mu knows my Mr. Qin?" Chu Ci was also a little surprised.

"It turned out to be him. Didn't Mr. Xu say that? I'm the same age as him."

"So that's the case, so you and my Mr. Qin are naturally in the same year?"

"Exactly. At the time of the provincial examination, they had a Chunqiu Fangjing Kui and a Shijing Fang Jingkui. Unfortunately, the old man also passed the Spring and Autumn Period, but he lived under your family, Mr. Xu. In the end, he got a Yakui." Recalling In the past, Mu Yuanxiu was a little emotional.

"It can be seen that the world is impermanent. In the end, you are more outstanding." Chu Ci said.

"That's not what I said, the old man is just a little more lucky than the two of them." Mu Yuanxiu looked at the distance and shook his head, his eyes seemed to be mocking, and then he looked at Chu Ci again, "You two gentlemen They are all talented people, no wonder they can teach a top scholar who has three grades and ranks."

Chu Ci was a little shy: "It's just luck, it's not worth mentioning."

Mu Yuanxiu was not polite: "It is indeed a bit of luck. I also know about Zhang Songnian. He took you as Xie Yuan in Xijiang Province back then, but those people in the capital couldn't figure it out. thing."

"However," he changed his style of painting again, "luck is also very important. Taoists often say that one is fate, two is luck, three is geomantic omen, four is accumulation of yin virtue and five is reading. It can be seen that luck is better than anything else."