It's only more than half a year until spring comes once every three years.

Students who aspire to become a scholar are already gearing up at this time.

Throughout the capital, the atmosphere for research and study is very strong.

Even the children of high-ranking officials in various governments are often invited to join them, not only to have a collision of knowledge, but also to spur themselves on.

Recently, Zhang Siwei's house has been very lively, and the study atmosphere is no worse than that of the Quan Jin Guild Hall.

Wang Chonggu's son Wang Qian, Yang Bo and Wang Chonggu's son-in-law Feng Lun, Zhang Siwei's in-law Han Wei and others, plus Zhang Siwei's own son Zhang Jiazheng.

They are all good relatives who studied together.

As for which of them are here to appease Zhang Siwei and ease the relationship between relatives, it is a matter of opinion.

Feng Lun closed the "Gao Wenduan Memorial" in his hand, picked up an "Illustrated Book of Emperor's Theory" and flipped through it at will.

In the imperial examination, in addition to classics, policy papers are also required.

Nowadays, all the works of the ministers in power have to be read through, and only when the examiners are selected can they cater to their likes and dislikes.

However, the Emperor's Illustrated Book is an enlightenment book after all. It lists the good and bad deeds of emperors in the past dynasties, and most of them are illustrated with pictures.

There was really no need to study it carefully, so Feng Lun only glanced at it briefly.

After a long while, he slowly closed it and said with some emotion: "Yuan Fu really loves Tang Taizong. Among the eighty-one virtues, Tang Taizong alone has thirteen."

With that said, it has been decided that Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty must be given a place in this year's policy discussion and citation of scriptures.

Han Zhen took over the words smoothly: "After all, one emperor through the ages should have this weight."

As he said that, he also took out an illustrated book of Emperor Shuo from the stack of books and handed it to his eight-year-old nephew, Han Xu, who came with him. Han Yu's brother Han Ji was a student of Gao Gong. He was demoted from Beijing due to the turmoil last year.

Han Zhen also took care of his family members in Beijing.

Although this nephew is only eight years old, he is really smart. He always takes it with him when he goes out to study, so that he can learn from it.

Of course, Han Zhen didn't know that his nephew Han Xu was historically the chief minister of the dynasty and a veteran of the Donglin Party.

It's normal to have a bit of a child prodigy trait at this time.

When Zhang Siwei's younger brother Zhang Siduan heard this, he immediately shook his head and said: "One emperor throughout the ages? I think that Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty is not that far behind today."

As soon as the words fell, several people had different expressions.

At this time, if you flatter the emperor in private, do you treat everyone like an outsider?

In the past, Zhang Siduan often slandered the emperor.

Wang Chonggu's legitimate son, Wang Qian, knew his cousin's temperament better and asked curiously: "What do you mean by my cousin's words?"

Zhang Siduan nodded as he should: "Compared with Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty suffered ten defeats, while Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty had ten victories."

Everyone cast curious glances.

I saw Zhang Siduan holding a book in his hand, shaking his head: "Tang Taizong competed in the Central Plains, and spent half his life to conquer the world; now he has been born as an emperor, the inheritance is orderly, and he obeys the destiny of heaven. This way is better than the first."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone immediately reacted - it really still tastes the same as before!

It turns out he was just trying to make fun of the emperor in a different way, so that's okay.

One can determine the world, one can inherit the throne, and the superior and inferior will naturally be judged.

Zhang Siduan started the conversation and stopped talking: "Taizong of the Tang Dynasty ordered Jie Li to perform a dance and humiliate him, which is out of order; look at the present situation, reward the native barbarian Khan, grant the title of Duo Yanwei, foreign captives feel like home, this kind of kindness is better than the two

also."

Everyone smiled knowingly.

"Taizong of the Tang Dynasty accepted Princess Qi, and he ignored human relations and was looked down upon by others. Now he goes to the secluded Xiyuan to serve Empress Dowager Chen filially. This virtue is superior to all three."

This is a recent rumor.

Last year, the emperor intimidated the Empress Dowager Chen and imprisoned her in Xiyuan, so that she could hardly see her.

It's hard to say that just because he saw her beauty and plumpness, she secretly did something in Xiyuan that ignored human ethics.

"In the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, there were people like Wei Zheng who dared to stab the emperor in front of him, and were lawless. Today, all the people who can speak out are Li Zaiting, Ge Shouli and other ministers who are considerate of the Holy Heart. This rule is better than the other four."

Zhang Siduan became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke: "Taizong of the Tang Dynasty went straight to his subordinates and did not know how to adapt. Now he greets his ministers politely and treats the virtuous and corporal officials with courtesy. This..."

Halfway through his words, he saw that several classmates had silently said goodbye, and he couldn't help but be surprised.

Just as he was wondering, he saw his nephew Zhang Jiazheng winking behind him.

Zhang Siduan immediately understood that something was wrong.

He turned around with difficulty and saw two people standing outside the door.

One was Ma Ziqiang, the Minister of Rites, and the other was his brother Zhang Siwei, who was staring at him with an ugly expression.

When Feng Lun, Han Zhen and others saw this, they immediately stood up and said with an embarrassed smile: "Haha, I have gained a lot today. I have to go back to sort out my memories. Let's stop here first."

After saying that, Zhang and Ma saluted standing outside the door and hurriedly left.

Wang Chonggu's only son Wang Qian walked at the end, but did not leave directly after saluting.

Instead, he prepared his tone and looked at Zhang Siwei with a familiar look: "Cousin, my mother is going to hold a family banquet for me tomorrow, and she specially asked me to invite my cousin."

Since Wang Chonggu entered the cabinet, the relationship between the two families has become somewhat tense.

Wang Chonggu took advantage of his nephew, so he naturally tried every means to appease him.

It's a pity that Zhang Siwei is still angry and doesn't give him any face.

He glanced at his cousin and shook his head with an unkind expression: "My uncle and I are in high positions, and we just want to avoid suspicion in private, so I won't go."

Zhang Siwei said to his son: "Jia Zheng, I will take a trip for my father tomorrow to see your uncle, so as not to mention that our family has no family ties."

Zhang Jiazheng must have a sad face.

This father is getting older, and his temper has become worse recently.

After Zhang Siwei said this, he led Ma Ziqiang and turned around to leave.

Wang Qian was left standing there with a stiff expression.

avoid arousing suspicion?

You and Ma Ziqiang's children are related to each other - Zhang Siwei, a daughter married to Ma Ziqiang's son Ma Zhen.

Now the two of them are walking struttingly in front of them, and they are talking about avoiding suspicion!?

This is deliberately making yourself look bad!

Wang Qian couldn't help but spat at Zhang Siwei - he didn't even look at who had entered the cabinet now, and he was still here to show off!

Naturally, Zhang Si Duan and Zhang Jiazheng smiled bitterly and looked helpless, asking them to attend the banquet tomorrow.

Zhang Siduan had a good relationship with his cousin, but he also knew what the two families were unhappy about recently.

In fact, almost all the relatives who came today came to ease the relationship with Zhang Siwei.

Han Zhen's elder brother had a close relationship with Zhang Siwei.

Feng Lun probably represents Yang Bo and his family.

If Wang Qian is the only one here, he might not even be able to get in.

Zhang Siduan, the younger brother, tried to make peace several times before, but his brother got angry every time.

Now I no longer dare to touch this bad luck.

He was in a dilemma as he sent Wang Qian away.

Zhang Siwei, who was deliberately sullen and disinterested, went into the study with Ma Ziqiang to be alone, and then his expression relaxed.

He said angrily and almost aggrievedly: "Have you seen the body?"

"At first, when my uncle took over my position in the cabinet, few people tried to persuade my uncle on my behalf."

"Now that I have suffered a loss, I come to my house every now and then to persuade me to settle the matter!"

"This is really unreasonable!"

Other than these relatives trying to persuade me at home, that's all.

When he went to the Ministry of Rites to work, Huo Ji, the censor of the right capital, Shi Maohua, the minister of the Ministry of War, and even Wang Jiaping, a junior member of the Hanlin Academy, went to the Ministry of Rites every day to persuade him and let him put the overall situation first. Anyway, his appointment as Zhang Siwei was nothing like his uncle's appointment. The difference.

It’s so deceiving!

This was the first time that Zhang Siwei was advised to put the overall situation first!

Ma Ziqiang was helpless.

If he hadn't been afraid of ruining the friendship between the two, he would have wanted to persuade Zhang Siwei - even though he was a member of the township party, no one would be modest about joining the cabinet.

He, Ma Ziqiang, was only admitted to the top three and was admitted as a Jinshi. Didn't he run up and down and choose Shujishi forcibly?

Everyone has no idea what to prepare for?

If Ma Ziqiang were to sit in Wang Chonggu's position, he would not let it go.

However, Zhang Siwei was obviously unable to say these words when he was angry.
To be continued...