Li Mengyang was not there, and He Jingming was the leader of the Seven-Son Poetry Society. However, this former Zhongshu Shepherd who walked in the cabinet did not have the personality of being the first in everything like Li Mengyang. Although he was unwilling to let go of some things, he was very easy-going most of the time. Therefore, Li Mengyang, who was excluded from the younger generation who were not qualified to be with them, joined in with his tacit approval. Even though he knew that many people were the guests of the Xu family of the Xing'an Marquis' Mansion, He Jingming did not take it seriously. After all, the word retro was not originally advocated by these people. Even if it could allow a small group of people to gradually accept their ideas, it would be a good thing.

Therefore, the Yiyuan Poetry Festival was very lively. In addition to the leading actor He Jingming, and Kang Hai Wang Jiusi and other five people, there were several Shuji scholars from the 18th year of Hongzhi, such as Zhan Ruoshui and Yan Song who were forced to be brought to Xu Zhenqing, and several of them had fellow villagers or classmates with Qizi, waiting for the exam next year, and there were also people who were successful in the imperial examination in their early years but were depressed and unsuccessful in the court these years.

So, a simple theme of chanting the fallen flowers became a collection of complaints from the unsuccessful talents who expressed their depression in their hearts. He Jingming initially listened and copied the words while copying them, but his expression was leisurely and contented, but he felt a little sad. When the audience all compared themselves to the fallen flowers, he blurted out without realizing it.

"The fallen leaves bid farewell to the old branches, and the dust drifts away from the road. I wandered late and decided to be determined, and I thought about it for life. The mud and mud are in the mud, and the grass is dew. Are you afraid of being dirty, and I will not be able to have morning and evening?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a laugh from behind the wall: "Zhongmo's poem is so sad. Even if Li Kongtong was exiled, the poem he wrote was still sonorous and powerful. If you heard this poem for him, you must be ridiculed!"

He Jingming has now returned to the Hanlin Academy, with a great reputation and a guest on the Xu Mansion. Even though he is only in his early twenties, he is already a celebrity in the literary world. The old literary masters led by Li Dongyang knew that these young people were not easy to provoke, so he simply ignored them at all. Therefore, the criticisms that had been with the Qizi Poetry Society for a while were the first time they heard them. However, before they could even think about whether to help He Jingming, He Jingming put down his pen and stood up, bowed to the back of the wall and said, "Since the Marquis is here, how can he hide behind the wall?"

Since the marquis said this, even the slowest person knew who it was, they naturally looked forward to it. After a while, they saw a young man wearing a gray-brown cloth dress that looked like he was just a boy next door and walked over with a smile, and many scholars showed incredible expressions. It was not until He Jingming, Kanghai, Xu Zhenqing and others came forward to see him first, that they believed that this was the famous Pingbei Marquis, who was very polite. They hurriedly greeted him.

Xu Zhenqing and Xu Xun are of the same surname, and they are both from Jiangnan. In addition, they have met the earliest times, so they can't joke at this moment: "The Marquis is wearing a cloth and wearing a marble, and just now he has hidden behind the wall and listens to Zhong Mo chanting poetry. Could it be that he is intending to listen to people around the corner of the Yiyuan Garden today?"

"What do you think of the corner? Just wander around. The leisure garden is no other place, whether it is fresh clothes and horses or cloth clothes, no one will stop him. Now in this hot summer, silk is not airtight and does not absorb sweat. How uncomfortable it is to wear it, why should I find awkward for myself? This Songjiang label is not cheaper than silk, so I will enjoy a lot."

Xu Xun said this and glanced at the people around him. He nodded and greeted Zhan Ruoshui and Yan Song. Then he picked up the poems He Jingming had just copied. After seeing them one by one, he sneered and said, "It's summer now. The sun is bright and all things are lush. What kind of chanting the fallen branches is too sad for spring and autumn. Don't you know that falling red is a heartless thing, which turns into spring mud to protect flowers?"

As soon as he said this, seeing He Jingming showing a thoughtful expression, Xu Xun vaguely remembered that he seemed to have used Gong Zizhen's famous quotes again. For him who had learned from many things intentionally or unintentionally, this was not a big problem. Therefore, he did not explain or complete the meaning of the poem at all. Instead, he smiled and hooked his finger at He Jingming and said, "Zhongmo, I originally planned to talk to you in a few days. Since I happened to run into it today, it would be great. Please continue to set up your poetry club and give Zhongmo to me for a while."

He Jingming, who was in the cabinet in front of the Secretariat, had already had the idea of ​​resigning, but under Xu Xun's arrangement, he was transferred to the Hanlin Academy. In addition, Xu Xun saved Li Mengyang, and all like-minded friends had obtained the position they wanted most. Therefore, when he heard that Xu Xun was coming to find him specifically, he was stunned and couldn't help but feel a little surprised, but he still agreed with a smile. After walking a distance with Xu Xun in the eyes of everyone Yin Xian, he smiled and said, "If the Marquis just spoke out about recruiting, some people would probably accept it and worship him."

Xu Xun laughed at the moment when he heard this, but ignored He Jingming's jokes, put away his smile and said seriously: "Zhongmo, you have been in the Hanlin Academy for a while. If you were asked to move a place, would you rather?"

"Move the place?" He Jingming was stunned for a moment, and then asked straightforwardly, "I don't know where it is?"

"The Imperial College Office."

"The Imperial College? If I remember correctly... it seems that the disciple of Yuanfu Lu Duolu Zhenzhi had just transferred to the Imperial College. How did the Marquis think I would go to the Imperial College?"

"Lu Zhenzhi, just go to the Southern Supervisor. Xie Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites will not mention the Northern Supervisor anymore, but he has been in office for a long time and will inevitably be worried that the Northern Supervisor cannot be a good teacher. Although you are young, you are very talented. If you can promote a few good talents in the Northern Supervisor, the first is the result of storing talents; second, I know that you have always advocated the Emperor Wenzong, Qin and Han dynasties, ancient poetry, Han and Wei dynasties, and the modern style poetry is the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Since this is the case, let's see if there are like-minded people in the Imperial College, which is better than dealing with a group of old masters in the Hanlin Academy; as for the third... It is not difficult for you to take the imperial examination for a few years in the Imperial College in the future."

Even though He Jingming did not value fame and fortune the most, Xu Xun's words hit his heart, and he couldn't help but feel moved. After pondering for a while, he nodded happily and said, "Since the Marquis said that, I'd better obey my duty than respect! I just don't know whether the new Grand Secretary of the North Supervisor can tolerate me, a rebellious person."

"Just don't worry." Xu Xun couldn't help but sigh in his stomach when he thought of the scene of his promise to Zhang Cai that day. It can be imagined that for a long time, he would not want Zhang Cai to come to his home again. After all, that was not Qian Ning who was determined to be both good and good at everything. Zhang Cai had a gap in his belly, and he was young and strong and had a bright future. Since Liu Jin got it, he would never be willing to give up people.

"Oh, Brother Xu is here too?"

Just as he was thinking this, Xu Xun suddenly heard such a cry. Most of the nobles called him brothers and brothers to his father. Although they were not arrogant in front of him, they would not call him like this. Nowadays, the only ones who can call him Brother Xu are those who are quite big. Therefore, when he saw Liu Jin and Zhang Cai standing side by side with a smile, he couldn't help but his pupils suddenly shrank, and then he said as if nothing had happened: "Eunuch Liu is so happy today."

"Just go out of the city to stroll and escape the summer heat." Liu Jin was so happy when he saw Xu Xun's expression. However, when Zhang Cai's unnatural voice came from his ears, he gave up his plan to lead the people to continue fighting with Xu Xun. He glanced at He Jingming and blew, "But, Brother Xu, since you are talking to the young talent, we won't disturb you. You can have fun, enjoy it!"

Seeing that Liu Jin pulled Zhang Cai in an extremely enthusiastic manner, Xu Xun couldn't help but stare at the direction where the two were going for a long time, and finally let out a long sigh. He Jingming, who was behind him, would not be unaware of the rumors in the court. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Marty, everyone has their own ambitions and does not need to force them. Besides, the road is far away and the horsepower is seen, and people's hearts will be seen over time. If Zhang Xilu really voted for Liu Jin because of his future, it would mean that people are just like this and are not worth remembering. But..."

Xu Xun was about to blurt out and stop He Jingming. He just woke up immediately after hearing the words "But" and he was silent for a moment. He heard He Jingming say hesitantly: "I don't have much date with Zhang Xilu. But I heard that he is a straight and honest person, maybe he has other difficulties. If it weren't for the Marquis' actions, Kang would have almost committed to Liu Jin?"

"Thank you Zhongmo for explaining this. This matter is gone, so let me stand alone for a while."

Xu Xun did not look back at this moment, for fear that He Jingming, a really keen celebrity, would see through his expression. It was not until behind him that He Jingming's voice of retreating and footsteps of leaving that he took a deep breath again.

Zhang Cai, take care of yourself!

Minister of Personnel Lin Han asked to retire due to illness!

When this news spread throughout the capital, people with clever minds felt that this was another heavy blow to Xu Xun, the Marquis of Pingbei, suffered after Zhang Cai turned against him. Everyone knows that Lin Han, the Minister of Personnel, was one of the four gentlemen of the Southern Capital, summoned him to the capital to be the head of the Ministry of Personnel and the head of the seven ministers. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the most backbone of the Xu Party. Now his unanimous office undoubtedly represents that the Ministry of Personnel, which is the most tightly controlled by the Xu Party, declared that it has been lost. How can this not make people sigh?

Therefore, when Xu Xun visited Lin Han for several days, Liu Jin had a banquet. If Zhang Cai had not persuaded him, he would have wished to announce that he would be the most important Ministry of Personnel among the six ministries. He was naturally in charge of Zhang Cai's headquarters, but when Zhang Wenmian and Sun Cong gave Liu Yu and Cao Yuan one after another, and even Jiao Fang came forward to make peace, he suddenly hesitated.

"Zhang Xilu was once a capable figure under Xu Xun's command. Now that he suddenly came to join the court, his father-in-law asked him to preside over one, which would inevitably make others feel resentful. Moreover, he was already one year old, and if he was asked to be transferred from the Minister of the Secretariat to the Minister of the People's Republic of China, it would be a bit too fast."

Jiao Fang thought that he was once the most popular person in charge of the Ministry of Personnel, but he wasted a long time when he was transferred to the position of Minister of Justice. Why could Zhang Cai rise to the top so quickly? Even though he had persuaded Liu Jin to win over Zhang Cai, now seeing that Liu Jin trusts Zhang Cai for more than these days, he couldn't help but secretly become vigilant and guarded. In addition, Liu Yu and Cao Yuan also tried great efforts in front of him, so even when Liu Jin showed unhesitation, he continued, "It's better to let Liu Zhida be transferred from Minister of War to Minister of Personnel. And let Cao Yizhen be transferred from the right deputy censor to the Minister of War, and let Zhang Xilu assist Liu Zhida..."

"Stop talking!"

Liu Jin frowned. He knew that Jiao Fang was right, but when he thought of Zhang Cai's Fengyi and talent, after he came to vote for him, even many eunuchs in the palace were rumored to be the ones. Thinking about Liu Yu and Cao Yuan only knew how to flatter him in front of him, he was even more unsatisfied. But after all, the two gave a lot of gifts. He was upset as he thought about it, so he stood up and said, "Okay, let's discuss this matter again, you go back first!"

Jiao Fang didn't want this plan to be the best of both worlds to make Liu Jin hesitate. Although he was willing to persuade him again, Liu Jin waved his hands impatiently and could only take his back. Although he had the idea earlier, he was really regretful now. In just a few days, Liu Jin had already been so biased towards Zhang Cai. How could he go on like this for the long time?

In the evening, when Zhang Cai came to Liu's mansion at the invitation of Liu Jin, when Liu Jin reposted that Liu Yu and Cao Yuan were both salivating at the position of Minister of Personnel and Jiao Fang's suggestion, he couldn't help laughing. Seeing that Liu Jin was so angry that he frowned and looked unhappy, he stopped, but said leisurely: "Eunuch Liu is embarrassed about this?"

"We have nothing to do with it, but Liu Yu and Cao Yuan have joined our family in the early years. Even if our family members like you, they cannot completely ignore them."

Seeing Liu Jin's face calmly, Zhang Cai said with a smile: "Don't make things difficult for a father-in-law. The position of Minister of Personnel was given to Liu Yu, and the position of Minister of War was given to Cao Yuan, so I will continue to be my minister." Before Liu Jin could speak, he said with a smile, "But Liu Yu only wants the position of Minister of the Minister of Personnel, and he can't think of the authority of the Ministry of Personnel. He has been a foreign official for many years and has been in the Ministry of War before. He knows nothing about the selection matters. If he still wants to point fingers at me after becoming the Minister of Personnel, then he will not be able to talk about it!"

Liu Jin didn't expect that Zhang Cai would give such a generous but sharp answer. After a moment of shock, he felt that real talents should have such a proud and arrogant attitude. He looked at Zhang Cai a little more high, and almost nodded without thinking, and said, "Okay, okay, it's up to you! What Liu Yu asked for is just the title of Minister of Personnel. If you are willing to give it up, it is your magnanimity. He shouldn't ask for anything else!"

After Zhang Cai got out of the Liu Mansion with great enthusiasm, he only sat firmly and let out a soft hum from his nose.

Nowadays, Liu Jin relies on the three most important positions, and they are just Jiao Fang, Liu Yu, and Cao Yuan. To make Liu Jin cut off his own wings, you have to prepare enough tempting peaches! There were two peaches in ancient times, but fortunately Xu Xun and Lin Han could trust him so much, and suddenly dug a good pit. Then, as long as Liu Yu knew, he could not compete with him in the Ministry of Personnel. If he had the leisure, he might as well go to the cabinet to compete with Jiao Fang! As for Cao Yuan... Yang Yiqing was probably back soon!

ps: Zhang Cai in history also easily entered Jiao Fang and Liu Yu, who was amazing! And even if the party eunuch in the Ming Dynasty was rumored, he could only grasp the little pigtails of his private life. And I checked his home search records and there was really nothing. But I have to say that compared to Jiao Fang and others, his fate was the most tragic!

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