Then Liu Jiandao: "There is still room for relaxation, so we are not in a hurry to make a conclusion. But we should not have any more head-on conflicts with him."

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When Zhang Mao and Wu Xun came out of the palace, Wang Yong, the uncle of Chengshan, deliberately approached Zhang Mao. Facing an old man Zhang who was overjoyed, Wang Yong couldn't help but ask: "Old Zhang, what are you happy about?"

As the uncle of Chengshan, Wang Yong had previously worked with Sui'an Bo and Chen Shao to supervise the Twelve Regiment Camps in Beijing. He had great powers. However, due to the dissatisfaction of Zhenyuan Marquis Gu Pu, he was impeached and resigned from his post in the tenth year of Hongzhi.

Today, they are still unemployed, and in recent years, Zhenyuan Hou Gu Pu's position in Beijing has been growing, posing a great threat to the British Duke Zhang Mao.

Wang Yong knew that his relationship with Gu Pu was not good, so now his goal is very clear, which is to establish a good relationship with Zhang Mao and strive to return to the capital camp as soon as possible.

Seeing Zhang Mao standing in line in the court, of course he came to ask what he could do.

Zhang Mao looked at him with squinted eyes and said, "Isn't it a good thing now that someone can stand up to the imperial cabinet and the old ministers who are monolithic in the DPRK?"

"Isn't this... a bit difficult? He is the top pick."

Although Wang Yong wanted to curry favor with Zhang Zhou like an ordinary martial artist, he couldn't even find a way out.

For him, it would be good to be able to curry favor with Zhang Mao.

Moreover, Zhang Zhou is still a Jinshi. In his opinion, he may have to join the civil servants sooner or later... Moreover, the problem with Wang Yong is not that the civil servants are targeting him. As for the civil and military struggle, it probably only comes to Zhang Mao.

Only this class would care about it. Ordinary ministers have no time to worry about matters of this level.

"The number one scholar? Do you think what he said in the court today sounded like what a champion would say? He put himself in a position of opposition to the civil servants! What a pity, Xie Yuqiao and the others still want to use the same methods they used to deal with Li Guang and others.

I think that if I continue to participate in the impeachment, I can change His Majesty's mind, but I don't know how capable Zhang Bingkuan is!"

"Their move was wrong!"

Wang Yong was even more puzzled after hearing this: "Even if you are a new rich man, you still can't compete with Mr. Xie Ge and the others, right?"

"Hahaha." Zhang Mao said with a smile, "Whether you are qualified to compete depends on who your Majesty trusts. Do you think I would only help Zhang Bingkuan because he has the ability? Ability is one thing, but whether he can gain His Majesty's trust.

, is another matter. The order of the court is not determined by the preferences of civil servants, and we cannot influence the overall situation. It depends on who your Majesty trusts and who you use!"

"They can't deal with Li Guang, who has no abilities at all. How can they deal with Zhang Bingkuan, who was born in the top 10, and who has achieved God's will? They chose the wrong path from the beginning, and they didn't even realize it!"

Wang Yong asked: "Then, do you want to meet... this Zhang Gongsheng?"

"You are still called Gongsheng? You are the number one scholar! Even Dai Gonggong, who is the Supervisor of Ceremonies, they call him Mr. You should put away your contempt and arrogance, otherwise you will be like Xie Yuqiao and others, unable to even do basic assessment of the situation.

arrive!"

"The weather is nice today, I want to go back and have two more drinks! Haha!"

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After Zhang Zhou discussed the situation in Liaodong with Zhu Youtang, he left the palace under the guidance of Xiao Jing.

Xiao Jing was also very concerned and said on the way: "Mr. Zhang, what did you say to those senior members of the Pavilion today? Whose side are you on?"

Zhang Zhou was surprised: "Why should I stand aside?"

Xiao Jing seemed to suddenly understand.

Zhang Zhou had no intention of siding with either the civil servants or Wu Xun.

"Then you still want to take the Jinshi exam?" Xiao Jing thought for a long time before adding another question.

Zhang Zhoudao: "I was originally a Gong student and a Jie Yuan student. It was only after I passed the Jie Yuan exam that today's events happened. If I had to choose, I would not take the exam, but if I were allowed to enter the court as a candidate, I would like to help Your Majesty in the future.

It’s also difficult to get things done. Does being admitted to the imperial examination mean that you have to join the mainstream civil servants in the court?”

Xiao Jing was speechless.

He really wanted to say, what you said is so insightful.

You took the exams for a long time, and won three prizes in a row. Then you won the top prize just to compete with the ministers?

How else would you say that Zhang Bingkuan is awesome?

Are you going to fight against the entire civil servants of the imperial court by yourself?

"Mr. Zhang, to put it bluntly, if we don't get along with them, I'm afraid it will be difficult to gain a foothold in the court." Xiao Jing reminded.

This was a kind word from him.

Zhang Zhoudao: "I am just a magician in their eyes. I put my face in front of them and let them beat me. After the beating, they said that my posture was not very good and they planned to change the direction and beat me again. After the beating, they said...

It doesn’t count this time, let’s continue next time. I know they can’t tolerate me. I don’t think about how to do things for His Majesty and the Ming Dynasty, but I think about how to integrate into them... Do you think I am very thick-skinned and can withstand their repeated repeated attempts?

What about torture?”

"hehe."

Xiao Jing smiled bitterly.

"Okay, our family understands that you do not intend to join the civil servants of the DPRK. If you have something to do in the future, you can just let us know and we can help you."

Xiao Jing was embarrassed to say that since ancient times, it would be useless to oppose civil servants.

Because the power of public opinion is in the hands of others.

If you don't do what they want, they will ask the historian to label you a rebellious minister. Even if His Majesty trusts you now, he will use various means to pull you down after the new emperor ascends the throne... Wait, the new emperor will

Emperor...

Xiao Jing suddenly realized something.

Is Zhang Zhou only doing things in front of the current emperor? The prince's side...

oops.

Xiao Jing understood immediately.

Zhang Zhou planned to engage in a "long-term struggle" with civil servants.

The roads are paved.

First get along with the current emperor, and then teach the prince well. Then in the next few decades... or even when the prince has a child, he will teach him again... What does Zhang Zhou care about what the civil servants think? The emperor is boss, he is old

Two... Wen Chen is following behind?

"Thank you so much, Eunuch Xiao, for your concern. Let me just say thank you here first." Zhang Zhou said with a smile, "I have been very busy these two days. I have to express my gratitude today, wait for the crown and court clothes to be given to me, and I have to pay a visit to the Confucian Temple in the past two days.

Don’t talk to Eunuch Xiao too much.”

"Please. If His Majesty orders you to enter the palace, our family will come to invite you in person."

"Come as little as possible!"

"Haha... we can't help it!"

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Zhang Zhou was in a good mood as he sat on the carriage going home.

No matter what the attitude of the civil servants is, he is working for the emperor, so he can't get along with the civil servants?

Then don't get along.

"Sir, I heard that Mrs. Cheng Guo will be coming to the capital in the next two days. I sent someone to inform you that I would like to treat you to a banquet. Thank you for seeking a title for Uncle An Bian."

This time the driver was Liu Gui.

After Liu Gui arrived in the capital, he first helped take care of the business, but then he realized that he wanted to follow Zhang Zhou's horse and horse, and soon replaced the honest Jia Laoshui as Zhang Zhou's chief coachman.

Zhang Zhou said: "Mrs. Cheng Guotai? No, she's too stingy. She doesn't give you much. What's the use of a meal? If someone comes back later, they'll say I'm busy and don't have time."

Zhang Zhouxin said.

joke.

With my current status, Zhang, do you still want to invite me to your house for a banquet?

Since you are coming to the capital, just send gold and silver to my house, and find an uncle for your grandson. Now you still have the opportunity to make meritorious service in Liaodong. Even your son was transferred to Yansui because of his relationship with me.

Commander-in-Chief, do you want to solve the problem over just one meal?

It’s really a shame for you, Duke Cheng.

Liu Gui chuckled and said, "How about you go and say it yourself?"

Zhang Zhou scolded: "You brat, don't think that I don't know that you want to fish in troubled waters. If you want to work as a disciple, then work hard as a disciple. If you want to be a coachman, then be a coachman. Don't be so evil all the time. If your salary is less, you should still be rewarded.

Missing yours?"

"Hehe, there are quite a few."

Liu Gui now feels that his investment is worth it.

It was only because I took a second look in the crowd that I discovered Zhang Zhou's gold mine. It was also because I sized up the situation at that time and knew how to sacrifice temporary interests, and that's why I ended up working as a coachman for Zhang Zhou Pidianpidian today.

Zhang Zhou lay on his back on the wall of the carriage and said with a leisurely expression: "But when the old lady from Chengguo Palace comes, the Zhu family will soon be busy. What a restless woman."
Chapter completed!