Chapter 277 There is someone in the B-word scroll (first update, please vote for me!)
Sitting under Qi Yongtai, Feng Ziying looked at his nose with his eyes and his heart with his nose.
"What did you think about it?" Qi Yongtai stroked his beard and smiled. The more he looked at this boy, the more satisfied he became.
After locking up the courtyard, once the turmoil in the Gongyuan was cleared, it was difficult to cover up, and it naturally spread to the ears of big bosses like them.
It is said that the article in which Fang Congzhe and Gu Bingqian clashed was written by his protégé.
Of course Qi Yongtai is very clear about Feng Ziying's writing skills and diction skills. It is not an exaggeration to say that the writing is simple, but it can make people like Gu Bingqian dare to challenge Fang Congzhe. If this article does not have any confidence, even though Gu Bingqian may be behind it. Some people support him, but he doesn't dare to do so.
Qi Yongtai was even sure that Gu Bingqian must have transcribed this article and sent it to the palace for the emperor to read.
"Master Qi, you also know that this disciple passed the 379th place in the examination. It was a bit of luck and he almost failed. Well, in the palace examination, the examiner will definitely be headed by Mr. Ye Ge, right?" Feng Ziying looked very calm, "The first grade is decided by the emperor himself, and the second and third grade are decided by the record readers. I feel that I may not have much chance."
"So unconfident? Are you satisfied with being a Tongjinshi? A Tongjinshi starts at the eighth rank, and a Jinshi starts at the seventh rank. The gap is at least six years, and there is basically no limit to Jinshi's future promotion, while Tongjinshi basically starts at the third rank. At the end of the day, he is the chief officer of the six divisions, and there are basically no people with the same background as Jinshi, do you understand?"
Qi Yongtai's eyes had a hint of hatred that iron could not become steel.
“Master Qi, of course the disciple knows, but the disciple’s diction itself is lacking. In this palace examination, the first-level disciples have never thought of competing for supremacy, but the second-level disciples are recommended by the record readers. How can the disciples get a chance?”
Feng Ziying is also helpless. Of course he doesn't want to be in the same position as Jinshi, but his strength is limited, so what can he do?
"Ziying, don't underestimate yourself. In addition, although the file readers have great power, Wei Shi and brother Ru Jun are both one of the file readers. Although the file reader is headed by the elder, the other file readers are not just decorations. , we all have our own responsibilities, and more importantly, the emperor is the key to the palace examination. He wants to review the papers, and no one can stop him..."
Feng Ziying's eyes lit up, "Master Qi, what do you mean...?"
"Be well prepared. You don't have to carry too much baggage. Just perform according to your normal level. The imperial examination is purely a test of current policy theory, and the more relevant to the current affairs of the court, the better. This is exactly your strongest side. Don't you dare to show it boldly? one time?"
Qi Yongtai knew that it was not as easy as he said, but he felt that Feng Ziying's mentality was not good. In this situation, he needed to cheer him up and let him fight again. Even if he failed, it was still a fight. ,No regrets.
Besides, there is the variable of Gu Bingqian. He brought the article back to the emperor for reading. It is difficult to judge what the emperor will think during the imperial examination.
“I am ashamed, Master Qi said so. I should obey my orders.” Feng Ziying cheered up.
"However, I still feel that if I have the opportunity, I would rather go to the local area to polish myself. The prime minister must start from the state department, and the fierce general must be sent to the army. I have always agreed with this sentence. I have never worked in a state or county. I’m afraid it’s hard to know about many of the disadvantages below.”
"Well, your point is not unreasonable, but Ziying, that is a matter for later. You must first enter the second level or above before you can get anything else. Could it be said that you are not even willing to be a shujishi?"
Qi Yongtai has some understanding of the character of his disciple. He always has some weird ideas. He is not willing to be a court official, but is willing to go to the local government. This is the first time Qi Yongtai has heard of it.
“No, no, Master Qi, disciples of Shujishi still have many ideas.” Feng Ziying hurriedly explained.
These shuji scholars were the foundation for entering the cabinet of the Great Zhou Dynasty in the future. Qi Yongtai, Qiao Yingjia, Guan Yingzhen, and Wang Yongguang of Chongzheng Academy were all shuji scholars and were qualified to enter the cabinet. However, Shen Jun and Zhou Yongchun were not Once you have entered the rank of Shujishi, you are basically hopeless in the cabinet. You can only serve six ministers at most.
"Well, I thought you were really lost. You can't even distinguish your priorities." Qi Yongtai glared at Feng Ziying. The chance of a sage going down to the place is very small, and if this happens, then Basically, they were demoted or no longer favored by the saints. Most of the sage officials continued to work in the court.
"No, Master Qi, I just feel that if I can have some local experience and familiarity with government affairs, it may be more beneficial to deal with the affairs of North Korea and China." Feng Ziying still wanted to make her thoughts clear to Qi Yongtai, but she couldn't. Let your greatest aid misunderstand your thoughts.
Qi Yongtai pondered for a moment, "I understand what you are thinking. I have never experienced local government affairs and feel that I have no idea. In fact, there is no need. Well, this dynasty is slightly different from the previous Ming Dynasty. In the later period of the former Ming Dynasty, the shujishi did not care. In politics, he only studied calligraphy and writing in the Hanlin Academy to prepare for questions. However, since the Guangyuan period, this dynasty has always insisted that Shuji scholars should not only study and study in writing, but also observe politics. But in fact, many times, observing government affairs and pondering government affairs is also the best way to learn..."
"..., observing government affairs cannot be limited to the Six Ministries, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and Dali Temple, but should also go to local areas to assist in handling some government affairs. I have already proposed to the emperor and the cabinet that the responsibility of observing government affairs and studying government affairs should be clarified. You can't just go to school and study. In the future, you really have to go to the Six Ministries, the Imperial Palace, and the Dali Temple, but you don't understand it at all. It will take a year and a half to gradually get used to it. This is not conducive to the handling of government affairs..."
Feng Ziying did not expect that her teacher would also see the shortcomings in the court that were unfamiliar with court affairs. In particular, some officials had never worked in the local area and often had difficulty understanding the difficulties and shortcomings below.
Feng Ziying had talked about this situation with Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen when they were in the academy. They both felt the same way. Unexpectedly, Qi Yongtai began to push forward some detailed issues according to his own intentions as soon as he arrived at the court. reformed.
“Disciple understands.” Feng Ziying responded respectfully.
"As a teacher, I still hope that you can enter the rank of Shujishi. In the past two or three years, you will be able to familiarize yourself with the government affairs of the DPRK and China, prepare advisers, and praise secrets. This is not just a talk. It will benefit you a lot, and you can also communicate with them. Cabinet ministers have more opportunities to interact with the emperor..."
Qi Yongtai rarely evades anything about his favorite disciple, which is extremely rare for other people. In other words, there are probably only a handful of disciples who can make Qi Yongtai say this.
“Thank you, Master Qi, for your advice. I will keep it in mind, disciple.” Feng Ziying quickly stood up and bowed deeply again.
"Sit down, you don't have to be so polite. I prefer your free and easy look." Qi Yongtai stroked his beard and smiled, "You will go to Ru Jun's place later. I guess Brother Ru Jun will also explain this to you, um , he must also hope that you will become a commoner and seek a position in the Hanlin Academy after you leave,..."
Thinking of Qiao Yingjia's utilitarian mentality, Qi Yongtai couldn't help but smile. However, they both had the same views on Feng Ziying's future. Regardless of the outcome of Feng Ziying's imperial examination, they both had to find a way to ensure that Feng Ziying became a commoner.
They don't have to fight over the palace examination. It depends on the emperor's will and Shen Guan and Ye Xianggao's power. However, the selection of the Shujishi is done by the cabinet and the six ministers after the Dongge examination, so it is not a certain one. People have the final say, and Feng Ziying becoming a commoner should be the tacit bottom line between him and Qiao Yingjia.
As Qi Yongtai expected, when Feng Ziying went to Qiao Yingjia's house to visit him, Qiao Yingjia's attitude was also clear and resolute. It didn't matter in the imperial examination, even if he was the last one, it didn't matter. Of course, this was impossible, but the common people had to be admitted. .
"Chengfeng must have told you, Ziying, that the status of a shuji is not trivial. Only after you have been there yourself will you understand the meaning of these two or three years!" Qiao Yingjia was much more straightforward than Qi Yongtai.
"In three years, you can interact countless times with cabinet ministers, the Sixth Ministries, the Imperial Procuratorate, and the high officials of Dali Temple. You can have casual contact with the generals of the Five Military Governor's Mansion and the Nine Borders to understand the situation of border affairs. Because you are advisers and appreciate confidentiality, that is, everything can be accessed and understood, and there is no confidentiality for you. And the most important thing is that you can express your own opinions in front of the emperor and the cabinet without worrying about the procuratorate. Impeachment, because you are still in the study stage, because you are in the study stage..."
Qiao Yingjia put his hands behind his back and walked around the hall, "Many fourth- and fifth-grade officials rarely leave an impression on the emperor and cabinet ministers for many years, but Shujishi has three years to seize this opportunity. Just because of this , Ziying, you must join the Shujishi!"
Qiao Yingjia's style is different from Qi Yongtai's, but it makes Feng Ziying feel more intimate and even more touching.
Although he also knows that Shujishi is very important, if he cannot enter the top three in the imperial examination and wants to enter the Hanlin Academy, he must be a Shujishi, and Dazhou has always had a custom that non-Hanlin officials are not allowed to enter the cabinet, so he wants to enter the Dazhou in the future. As the center of power in Zhou Dynasty, we must take the path of Shujishi.
However, he didn't know much about the daily life and benefits of Shu Ji Shi. Qi Yongtai simply said that he should go to school to study books, prepare consultants, and keep secrets. However, it was Qiao Yingjia who said the details in no uncertain terms.
Thinking about how Qiao Yingjia was reserved and cold, arrogant and distant towards me when I first met Qiao Yingjia, now he is caring and friendly to me. This is really different. Once a personal friendship is established, , that is another world.
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