Chapter 703 Yan Song thanked him
After mentioning the provincial examination, Zhao Wenhua sighed with regret, "Zihou is very talented and learned, like the jade of Dongshan. I also read Zihou's answer sheet at that time, and I should interpret it." Yuan Zhicai, but those two old men Zhang Tao and Wang Da said nothing about Zi Hou Shao. It's not a good thing to become famous at a young age. It's a pity that when I got the news, it was already too late. Those two old men almost ruined my talent."
Ahem...
You are trying to cause trouble.
Zhu Ping'an remained calm on the surface, but in his heart he was slandering Zhao Wenhua. The man named Zhao was deliberately causing problems for himself.
Theoretically speaking, the two elders Zhang Tao and Wang Da are the teachers for their own provincial examinations. The teacher was so criticized in person. If he had not spoken out, he would definitely be looked down upon in this feudal society that respects teachers.
But
Zhao Wenhua has just become his teacher again.
When a teacher criticizes another teacher, what should students do? No matter whether you step on any teacher or support any teacher unequivocally, you are just shooting rocks in your own feet.
This is a test of his adaptability and ability to deal with people. Zhu Ping'an even wondered if Zhao Wenhua was retaliating for his refusal to capture his son-in-law.
"Ping'an is so virtuous and capable, but he is so appreciated by Master Zhao. I feel ashamed. Ping'an's talents are limited, but he will work harder to repay Master Zhao's appreciation. During the provincial examination that day, Master Zhang and Master Wang also had good intentions. Considering that Ping An was too young at the time, he was afraid that Ping An would be proud and complacent and forget the principle of learning and working hard." Zhu Ping'an stood up and bowed to Zhao Wenhua with a look of emotion.
"Haha, luckily it is Zi Hou who can understand Wang Zhang's good intentions. If it were any other young man with strong blood, I am afraid that he would be destroyed by the good intentions of Zhang Tao and Wang Da. Please note "What is strong is what is easy to break," Yan Song joked, stroking his white beard and smiling slightly, commenting that Zhang Tao and Wang Da's starting point was good, but their methods were too hasty.
"What the adoptive father said is true." Zhao Wenhua agreed.
Huh
Zhu Pingan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this. Anyway, this incident has finally passed. Facing Yan Song and Zhao Wenhua, Zhu Pingan still felt very stressed. , especially Yan Song. Although Yan Song always smiled gently and looked like a kind elder, Zhu Pingan knew that behind this kind elder's face was a boss who could turn his hands into clouds and rain.
"Actually speaking, there is another pity." Zhao Wenhua said with regret.
"What's the matter?" Yan Song asked.
"My foster father didn't know something. In fact, Zihou almost became your grandson-in-law." Zhao Wenhua pointed at Zhu Ping'an with a regretful smile.
"Oh?" Yan Song sat up straight, very interested in what Zhao Wenhua said, and motioned for Zhao Wenhua to continue.
“At the time of the provincial examination that day, I read Zihou’s answer sheet. I cherished his talent for understanding the Yuan Dynasty, and I was afraid that Zhang and Wang would ruin my talent as a future pillar of the Ming Dynasty, so I moved to the bottom of the list. The idea of catching my son-in-law was because I couldn't leave because I had official duties, so I sent my housekeeper to catch my son-in-law." When Zhao Wenhua said this, he shook his head with regret.
"How?" Yan Song narrowed his eyes slightly.
"It's a pity that Zihou replied that he already has a good wife. As the saying goes, it would be better to demolish ten temples than get married. I had no choice but to give up." Zhao Wenhua shook his head and said regretfully.
"Oh, Zihou already had a good wife at that time?" Yan Song turned his eyes to Zhu Pingan after hearing this, and then asked doubtfully, "Zihou, I remember that I just heard that you returned to your hometown to get married a few days ago. "Go?"
As soon as Yan Song finished speaking, Zhao Wenhua looked at Zhu Ping'an, his eyes like a patrolling wolf on the grassland under his gray-black eyebrows.
Under the gaze of these two pairs of eyes, goosebumps suddenly appeared on Zhu Pingan's back. These two people have such a strong aura.
"Oh, that's it. My wife and I have been engaged since childhood, and we have been engaged for a long time. However, due to our lack of age and studying for scientific examinations, we didn't get married in our hometown until last month." Zhu Pingan explained.
"Well, that's it." Yan Song stroked his beard and nodded, and Zhao Wenhua also nodded, looking gentle again.
Then Yan Song asked Zhu Ping'an some questions about life as usual, and carefully mentioned that Zhu Ping'an could bring a mat next time. Yan Song said that he would say hello to the guard on duty in advance, so he should be accommodating. We need to be accommodating.
Zhi Lu is low and faces southwest. In summer, Zhi Lu is like a stove and is too hot. Moreover, there is only a simple bed and quilt in the duty hut, without a mat or anything else. If you are on duty at night, you will not be able to sleep at all.
Zhao Wenhua had also been in charge of the cabinet before, and he also gave Zhu Pingan some precautions, especially since the cabinet was located in Xiyuan. When Zhu Pingan was in charge, if there was no order, remember not to go out casually. The palace, so as not to bump into the nobleman.
Zhu Ping'an listened attentively and thought about it. It was estimated that this visit should be over and it was time to take the initiative to resign.
After Yan Song and Zhao Wenhua finished raising their points, Zhu Ping'an stood up and bowed his hands to Yan Song and Zhao Wenhua and said goodbye politely, "Thank you so much for your teachings, Chief Assistant and Master Zhao. After listening to what Chief Assistant and Master Zhao said today, I felt better. Ping An has studied hard for ten years and Ping An has benefited a lot. It took up a lot of time for Chief Assistant and Master Zhao, and delayed a lot of work for Chief Assistant and Master Zhao. I won’t bother you if you are safe. I will visit Chief Assistant and Master Zhao another day.”
“Oh, yes. When it comes to the word "thank you", I should express my gratitude to Zihou. "Yan Song stood up from his seat and said.
Hearing this
Zhu Ping'an looked stunned, what was Yan Song going to do.
But even though he was stunned, Zhu Ping'an reacted quickly. Seeing Yan Song get up from his seat, he immediately bowed to Yan Song and saluted, and said, "This is the first assistant to Ping An. How dare you be the first assistant?" 'Thank you'.
Yan Song, the chief minister who is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people, expressed his gratitude to such a small sixth-ranked person like himself. This can only show that Yan Song has no airs about being polite to a virtuous corporal, and that Yan Song's noble moral character and so on are all praise. word.
But if I accept Yan Song's thanks calmly, then I will be disrespectful, ignorant, bold, arrogant, rude and other derogatory words.
If I am labeled as such, my career will be hopeless and I will be unable to get up.
That's why Zhu Ping'an immediately saluted Yan Song, saying he didn't dare.
"Zi Hou, don't be too polite. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sit down, Zi Hou, sit down and talk." Yan Song helped Zhu Pingan up, patted Zhu Pingan's hand, and asked Zhu Pingan to sit down and talk.
"Zihou dare not sit down if the chief assistant doesn't sit down." Zhu Pingan insisted with his hands raised.
"Okay, let's all sit down and talk." Yan Song nodded and smiled gently. After sitting down, he motioned for Zhu Pingan to sit down too. (End of this chapter)