Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 610 Request
In the central hall, Wen Zhengming and Xu Zhenqing asked about Chen Ce's health, and Chen Ce responded politely.

In fact, there was nothing much to talk about between them. After all, they were just nodding acquaintances. Normally, they could leave after the visit.

However, Wen Zhengming had no intention of leaving, so Chen Ce knew that he must have something to ask of him.

"Lord Chen, I wonder if there are any places that are short of people right now. I want to go to the grassroots level to gain some experience, even if it is hard and tiring."

Chen Ce knew that Wen Zhengming wanted to go to the southwest. Tang Yin lowered his head to drink tea, his cheeks twitching slightly.

He really didn't expect that Wen Zhengming actually came to visit his teacher for this matter. He was clearly taking advantage of him. Although he was very unhappy in his heart, he still held back.

Xu Zhenqing also lowered his head and drank tea, feeling a little embarrassed.

Chen Ce thought about it and smiled, "Are you really willing to go to the grassroots to exercise?"

"Bo Hu and his companions suffered a lot when they went to the southwest."

Wen Zhengming was delighted that Chen Ce was willing to help. He said, if you don't try something yourself, how can you know if there is a chance?

Wen Zhengming made two plans. If he passed the spring examination in February, he would not have to go to the grassroots level. If he failed, he could just go to the grassroots level to serve as an official.

As one of the Four Talented Men of Wuzhong, Wen Zhengming felt very uncomfortable seeing that Zhu Zhishan and Tang Yin were both serving as local officials. People in Wuzhong were discussing Zhu Zhishan and Tang Yin, but no one was discussing him, Wen Zhengming and Xu Zhenqing.

So he had to find a government position no matter what.

Wen Zhengming said solemnly: "I know the hardships of the place, and I also heard from Bo Hu about the difficulties they faced when they first arrived there."

"Because of this, I want to train at the grassroots level and contribute to the Ming Dynasty, but I can't find an opportunity. I have no choice but to beg Lord Chen."

Chen Ce pressed his hand and said, "It's nothing. If you really want to, I can recommend you to the court."

"U-Tsang Dusi, they are still short of officials."

"what?"

Wen Zhengming was stunned. Tibet? How do I get to that place?

Tang Yin considered the southwest, and at worst the Japanese islands. He had considered both and was willing to go there.

The only thing I haven’t considered is Tibet.

It is too far away from the Ming Dynasty, and it is very difficult to travel back and forth. If you really go there, there is basically no chance to come back.

Moreover, the conditions in Tibet are much more difficult than other places!
Wen Zhengming hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you, Lord Chen, but I have elderly and children at home, and the Western Regions are too far away, so it is inconvenient to go back and forth..."

Chen Ce said: "It's okay, you can bring your family over."

This……

Wen Zhengming felt a little embarrassed. He was in a dilemma. If he agreed to Chen Ce, he would break his promise if he didn't go in the end. If he didn't agree, his request to Chen Ce would seem like a joke.

Wen Zhengming nodded and said, "Okay! I'll go back and discuss this with my wife and children. Thank you, Lord Chen, for your kindness."

"By the way, is Wadao still short of officials?"

Chen Ce shook his head and said, "Everything has been arranged over there, there is no shortage for the time being."

"Okay." Wen Zhengming nodded disappointedly, then stood up and said, "Then I won't bother Lord Chen anymore. I wish Lord Chen good health."

"Thank you."

After Wen Zhengming and Xu Zhenqing left, Tang Yin quickly said, "Teacher... I don't know him..."

Chen Ce waved his hand and said, "It's okay, he won't go."

"Actually, there's nothing wrong with going to Tibet. Once the situation in the northern border is settled, the future strategic goal of the Ming Dynasty will be in the west."

"But I know he won't go. He just wants to go to the southwest and the Japanese islands. He still can't stand any hardship." Tang Yin sighed and said, "I really didn't expect that my old friend would become such a mercenary."

"People always change. He has no confidence that he can pass the exam this year. He will still fail this year."

"But Xu Zhenqing should have a chance to win."

"The friendship between gentlemen is as pure as water. Just maintain a normal relationship with him in the future."

Tang Yin nodded: "Okay!"

……

"Zhengming, you came to see Chen Ce just to ask him to find you a job?"

Xu Zhenqing always thought that Wen Zhengming came to visit Chen Ce sincerely, without any other purpose.

He was rather naive and didn't think too much about it, but who would have thought that Wen Zhengming would actually say such words in Chen Ce's mansion just now.

"Didn't we agree on this? We should work hard in the spring exam this year, and eventually we can pass the exam and become an official with our own abilities?"

"You make Bo Hu look bad by saying that."

Xu Zhenqing looked unhappy.

Wen Zhengming said indifferently: "Bo Hu is our friend. I just don't want to embarrass Bo Hu, so I spoke up myself. Otherwise, I would have let Bo Hu speak up."

"Then Chen Ce never thought of arranging a vacant position for me. If he wanted, he would definitely be able to arrange it for Wadao and the southwest, but he didn't."

Xu Zhenqing said: "He doesn't owe us anything, and he has also arranged a post for you in the U-Tsang Region."

"It's obvious that he's not sincere. He knows I won't go."

Xu Zhenqing said: "But no matter what, it's wrong for you to do this. It's not like we can't pass the imperial examination, right?"

Wen Zhengming said, "What if? If I lose this opportunity, I will have to wait another three years. How many three years do we have in our life?"

"If we adapt to the rules of officialdom in advance during this period, it will be more beneficial for us to serve as officials in the future, right?"

"Okay, don't think too much. Since Chen Ce doesn't want to, then forget it. I didn't expect him to agree. After all, we are not his students. If Bo Hu and Yun Ming go to him, he will definitely be able to arrange a better place for them."

"Who told us not to take him as our master in the first place?"

Xu Zhenqing: “…”

From what you said, it seems that Chen Ce is wrong.

Tang Yin walked out of Chen's house, and when he returned to his mansion, Wen Zhengming was already standing in front of Tang Yin's mansion waiting for him.

"Bo Hu, I'm sorry for what happened just now. I just suddenly remembered and asked Lord Chen for help. I didn't think too much about it."

"Now that I think about it, it really made things difficult for you. Did your teacher say anything to you?"

Tang Yin shook his head and said, "Nothing, but Zhengming, the teacher's suggestion may not be impossible. If you really want to go to the Western Regions, tell me and I will tell the teacher."

Wen Zhengming said with a distressed look: "The Western Regions are too far away. Is there really no shortage of people in Wadao and the southwest? Bohu, talk to the teacher. I really want to go out and gain some experience."

Tang Yin thought for a moment and consoled Wen Zhengming, "Do your best in the imperial examination this year. If you pass, we can all serve as officials in Beijing and won't have to worry about so many things."

"Study hard during this period. I believe in your Zhengming."

Wen Zhengming felt a little disappointed, but he still nodded and said, "Okay!"

(End of this chapter)