Your Majesty, please resign again

Chapter 110 Why is it always you! (Here you come!)

After the New Year's Eve banquet, Zhang Heng, Lu Yining, and Zeng Youwei visited various workshops and distributed New Year's goods to the workers to express their condolences.

Some less important department workshops have been put on holiday, but as for soap workshops, they have to continue production.

Those who are willing to stay and continue production are given three times the salary, so almost all workers and even managers are willing to continue production.

After all, working one day is worth working three days. If you work for an extra month, you can get two months more salary. Many people are still willing to do so.

Zhang Heng's principle is that as long as he is willing to work, he must be given enough money.

After finishing the business in the business, it was not long before New Year's Eve.

This year, Zhang Jun would not wait for Zeng Gongliang to prepare new year goods for him. He went to the shopping mall to customize a gift package early and prepared one for the Zeng family and one for Jia Changchao.

It is natural to prepare one for the Zeng family, and it is also natural to prepare one for Jia Changchao.

Because Jia Changchao was the chief examiner of the examination, Zhang Heng was designated as Jie Yuangong by Jia Changchao, and he was Zhang Heng's seat master, also known as his master.

Zhang Heng treated him as a disciple, so it was natural for him to prepare a New Year gift for him.

Successful candidates in the imperial examinations of the Tang Dynasty worshiped the examiner as their master and became master and apprentice. This also became a hotbed of party strife in the late Tang Dynasty.

In the Guo Dynasty, in view of the party strife in the Tang Dynasty, the final selection of Jinshi was determined in the hands of the emperor through the palace examination, and Jinshi were allowed to call themselves "disciples of the emperor" and regard the emperor as their master.

Originally, there were only two levels of the imperial examination: the interpretation examination and the general examination, but precisely because of this, a palace examination was added. This is the reason.

However, in actual operation, this kind of thing is inevitable.

As long as there is an examiner who is responsible for the examination, the candidate and the Jinshi will still refer to the undergraduate examiner or chief executive as their master and perform the disciple ceremony.

Because most of the people who can serve as examiners are those who often hold high positions in the officialdom, the scholars who are admitted by them will be given the discipleship ceremony. The reason is naturally that they hope that the master can teach and support them in the future.

And the master was very happy with this, because these scholars he recruited were also the disciples he would train in the future.

By forming his own power group during his tenure, at least these disciples would be able to speak for him and avoid being liquidated when encountering changes, losing power, or becoming official.

Generally speaking, the relationship between the host and the disciples is a mutually beneficial relationship. The host and the disciples are not only in a relationship of giving and repaying kindness, but also constitute a community of interests.

Therefore, it was impossible for the emperor to completely eliminate this relationship and could only turn a blind eye.

Similar to this, there are also relationships such as fellow countrymen and the same year.

Zhang Jun prepared the New Year's gift, and Zhang Heng, who was not a man of shame, went to visit him with gifts in hand.

Jia Changchao was very happy when he heard that Zhang Heng had arrived, but when he saw the gifts that Zhang Heng brought in his car, he suddenly felt a little unhappy: "What are you doing with these evil practices? Is this what I want from you?"

Zhang Heng said with a smile: "You ask my wife to check it out. If there is anything expensive or luxurious, I will take it and leave immediately.

These are some common New Year gifts, let me look through them for you.

Chicken, duck, goose, fish, mushrooms, bean curd, dried squid, fruits and vegetables... Hey, it's really expensive, here is a whole sheep!

...Teacher, do you think it will affect your integrity?"

Jia Chang laughed angrily and pointed at Zhang Heng with his finger: "You, you! Forget it, just stay. If you can receive Zhang Twenty-four's gift, you will be accused of corruption."

Zhang Heng couldn't help but hesitate, and then laughed.

That's right, the world always has a preference for poets. With his name, many people probably don't think he is a flatterer, just like when the world looks at Li Bai, they probably don't think Li Bai is a flatterer.

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Moreover, what is the purpose of sending gifts to the imperial censor Zhongcheng's house, so as not to impeach him when the time comes?

That's right, at the end of the year, Jia Chang moved to the right to admonish the officials and assumed the position of censor Zhongcheng.

It is said that Jia Changchao was promoted faster than Zeng Gongliang. Jia Changchao was two years older than Zeng Gongliang. They took office at about the same time, but he soon found out about Kaifeng Prefecture.

Now he has gone directly to the imperial censor Zhongcheng. The next step is probably to join the Zhongshu and join the political affairs committee. The political affairs minister will become the prime minister.

However, Jia Changchao was able to stand out so quickly because he knew that Kaifeng Mansion had achieved results.

First, the chronic Jiji Wuyou Cave in Bianjing City was cleaned up as soon as they went up, and the public security in Bianjing City was much better.

Secondly, the Kaifeng government examination was successfully held, and all the scholars who took the examination were dissatisfied. This is also a political achievement.

Therefore, it was natural for him to be promoted to Yushi Zhongcheng.

Jia Chaochang looked at Jie Yuangong, who ordered it with his own hands, and admired it in his heart.

Of course Zhang Heng is talented in his own right, but there are so many talented young people, does he have to support them?

In the final analysis, you have to be predestined with yourself.

What is fate?

It was fate that his teacher was Zeng Gongliang.

It was fate that he helped him clear the Worry-free Cave.

The most powerful political achievement he added to his promotion was fate.

Moreover, the most important thing is that this boy is capable of doing things, and he doesn't look like a teenager.

Most teenagers are aloof and arrogant, but Zhang Heng is smiling and cheerful, and he feels very comfortable getting along with him.

Sitting together and chatting is not like chatting with a junior. Instead, we can talk about some interesting things.

It's not like the seniors are giving guidance to the juniors, but it seems like they have been friends for many years.

Not only it was very comfortable to get along with him, but the key was that Jia Changchao could see that with such ability, his future in the officialdom was limitless.

If a senior is willing to support a junior, it is most likely because the junior has a bright future, not anything else.

Jia Changchao stayed with Zhang Heng for dinner, but because another guest came, Zhang Heng had to leave first.

After that, I went to Zeng's Mansion, stopped the gift at the door, told the doorman, and then went in to find Zeng Xiaokuan and others.

Because it was almost the New Year, Zeng Youwei was also at home. When she heard that Zhang Heng was coming, she quickly followed him.

In Zeng Mansion, there are not so many things to pay attention to. You should eat, drink, and sleep. You have already made this place your home.

But he just stayed away for a day and then went home, because it was the Chinese New Year after all, and he had to go back for the reunion dinner.

Zeng Gongliang didn't keep him, because there were memorial tablets of his parents at home, so it was best to have the New Year's Eve dinner at home.

The second son Zhangshu will also take his wife back to stay for a few days on this day. This is the meaning of family reunion.

But Zeng Gongliang said that he would come over when he is in the third grade of junior high school.

Zhang Heng returned home, and his second son, Zhang Shu, had already returned with Zou Qingzhao, servants, maids, cooks, and several large carts of New Year food.

As soon as they arrived, they took over the matters at hand, and Zhang Yu felt at peace.

But because of this, the three brothers were able to sit together and have a good chat.

In fact, it doesn't have to be that way, because although Zhang Shu moved out, we actually saw each other day and night in Taixue, and they just went back to their respective homes when they took a break.

Zhang Heng and Zhang Shu talked about the operation of the commercial bank this year. Of course, these words were actually said to Zou Qingzhao.

After all, the second son's family also had shares in the company, so Zhang Heng gave the boss and second son each 10% of the shares.

So things like operations still have to be settled at the end of the year.

Zhang Shu didn't care very much, but Zou Qingzhao's eyes lit up and he asked about the business.

When I learned that it had only been established for three months and had made more than 30,000 yuan in profit, which was achieved despite extremely rapid expansion in the early stage, I couldn't help but be amazed.

"I've heard that Feiyan soap is very popular recently, but I didn't expect it to be so popular. By next year, won't it make more than 100,000 yuan in profit?"

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "If the various fixed assets to be purchased next year are also included as profits, next year's profit will easily exceed 100,000 yuan.

But since the purchase of fixed assets next year may take up most of the profit, we can’t forget it.”

Zou Qingzhao smiled and said: "This is natural."

Several people chatted about the operation of the trading company. Zhang Quzhangshu talked less and Zhang Heng talked more.

But the questions and opinions that Zou Qingzhao occasionally raised showed that Zou Qingzhao really knew how to manage things.

But thinking about it, Zou Yaozhang only gave birth to such a daughter, and the Zou family's business is so big. If Zou Yaozhang doesn't train his daughter, who will be handed over to manage such a large business in the future?

During a break in chatting about the business, Zhang Heng suddenly asked: "Has your friend Guanyin Nu been in contact with your second sister-in-law recently?"

Zou Qingzhao shook his head and said: "Actually, I don't know how to contact her. Her whereabouts are also erratic. Sometimes she appears suddenly, sometimes she disappears suddenly, and her whereabouts are unknown."

Zhang Heng was a little disappointed, but immediately ignored it.

In the afternoon, the three brothers, together with Zou Qingzhao, paid homage to their parents, which was a normal process. They offered incense and lit firecrackers, and then the servants got ready to eat. The family had a New Year's Eve dinner in the glow of a bright fire.

The second couple will not go back tonight, so they will rest here.

The three brothers also drank some wine and stopped when they were tipsy. In the evening, they mainly talked about Chun Chunwei.

Zhang Jun said: "Tell me directly, third brother, your homework and essays are all excellent. It shouldn't be a big problem in the spring. How did the teacher evaluate your homework recently?"

Zhang Jun was still concerned about Zhang Heng's imperial examination, but he generally didn't interfere in the affairs of the trading company.

In his opinion, it is good if the business of the commercial bank is successful, but if it is not successful, the fixed income from the current land store will be enough.

The imperial examination is the most important.

Zhang Shu was probably married to a rich wife, so he didn't talk much about eating soft food, and he was also very concerned about the imperial examination.

This is normal. You will talk about something if you are lacking. Now that you have eaten soft food, you will naturally not mention it again. Instead, you are now particularly enthusiastic about the imperial examination.

Zhang Shu also said: "Yes, what did the teacher say?"

Zhang Heng said with a smile: "I didn't say anything. The teacher just told me to keep doing the questions, stay in good condition, and don't relax.

The teacher also comforted me and said that with my level and reputation, it would probably be no problem to become a Jinshi. The main issue was the ranking.

However, the ranking depends more on luck, and it would be better if you can be at the front. The main thing is to have Jinshi status, so don't be too demanding."

Zhang Jun nodded and said: "That's the truth, but if possible, it's best to take the top three exams.

With the status of the top three, you have a great advantage in the officialdom, and even the starting point is much better than other Jinshi."

Zhang Heng nodded and said with a smile: "Big brother and second brother should also work hard and strive for reference for the next session. We will have a third-level Jinshi in our family!"

All three brothers laughed.

This year, they have more expectations in their hearts.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Zhang Shu took his wife to Yue's house.

On the third day of junior high school, Zhang Heng and Zhang Jun packed up the food at home, cleaned it up, closed the door and locked it, and went to the teacher together.

From the third grade of junior high school to the beginning of the term at Taixue, they would all spend time in Zeng Mansion.

Since the beginning of spring is the beginning of spring, Zeng Gongliang asked Zeng Xiaokuan and Zhang Heng not to relax too much.

So even though it was the Chinese New Year, I read and wrote every day. Only when someone really invited me to a banquet would I go out to socialize.

Brother Han Jiang held a poetry gathering on Yuan Eve and insisted on inviting Zhang Heng to come, but Zhang Heng couldn't refuse, so he had to go.

I met many acquaintances at the poetry meeting, including Lu Gongzhu, Wang Gui, Yang Zhi, etc., and they were all very enthusiastic.

However, although it was a poetry meeting, everyone did not talk much about poetry. After all, Zhang Heng's Yuanxi poems were in front, so it would not make much sense to write more, and everyone did not want to humiliate themselves.

Of course, the main reason is because the beginning of spring is the beginning of spring, and everyone’s thoughts are on spring, and they don’t pay too much attention to poetry.

After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Spring Festival of the second year of the Qingli calendar has passed, and the Imperial College and Imperial College have started school at the same time.

Zhang Heng also immediately threw himself into intense preparation for the exam.

Zhang Heng did not dare to be careless, and arranged his time to the fullest every day. Sometimes Zeng Youwei and Lu Yining came to see him, and if it was not a very important matter, Zhang Heng would just deal with it with a few words.

Zhang Heng studied a lot of questions, read and copied classics every day. When he got up every morning, he read classics aloud to cultivate his literary sense. He made sure to ensure that when he wrote articles, he had an ancient meaning and was fluent.

Zhang Heng believes in luck, but he believes in hard work even more.

He has to prepare all the details, master all the basics, and leave the rest to luck.

The rest of the intense preparation for the exam lasted only a few days. From the 15th day of the first lunar month when I entered school, to the 8th day of the second lunar month, there were only a little over 20 days in total. In such a short period of time, I actually couldn't learn anything. The main thing was to check for omissions and fill in the gaps.

Because Zhang Heng has accumulated experience in his previous life, his mentality is quite good. The closer the exam date is, the calmer he becomes. Of course, this is also brought about by his strength.

Some students, however, begin to lose their composure at this time, and some even read books every day.

But it’s hard to get into it. Some students have begun to suffer from insomnia. They can’t fall asleep at night and can’t get up during the day.

Some students go too far. If they can't study, they go out to eat and drink, which is called relaxing.

In recent times, Zhang Heng studied until late at night, and would go for a walk on the hillside. He saw the same bright lights at Yingxiang Pond in the distance, thinking that those students were cheering for the brothel.

Spring is getting closer and closer, and it is already the beginning of spring, but a spring snow suddenly comes, turning the already warming weather into freezing cold again.

Zhang Heng entered the examination room trembling.

Although he brought an extra quilt, he was still shivering from the cold, especially when he was writing, his hands were frozen and stiff, which made his originally gaudy calligraphy look more primitive.

Zhang Heng could only answer the questions while heating the stove.

The questions in the general examination are more difficult than the questions in the solution test, but for Zhang Heng, they are not far away from the questions he has done. Some of the questions have even been turned into instincts by Zhang Heng. He can roughly estimate them just by looking at them.

Probably.

For him, the difficulty lay not in the test paper, but in the cold weather.

Zhang Heng suffered a long day on the first day. When he woke up the next day, he found that his head was a little dizzy. He couldn't help but secretly shout that it was bad. He must have caught a cold. He quickly boiled a pot of ginger soup.

That's right, it's ginger soup.

When he saw it was snowing, he expected that he might encounter a cold or cold.

So I asked Mrs. Zeng to put some ginger and green onions in. Of course, Zeng Xiaokuan also had some, and it turned out to be useful.

After drinking the ginger soup, my whole body warmed up. I took the opportunity to cook breakfast and ate it wholeheartedly, and my whole body came back to life.

Then before everyone got up, he called the yamen and took him to the toilet. As soon as he walked to the toilet, he heard a surprising voice: "Hey! It's you! It's you again! You've come to harm me again.

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Zhang Heng heard that the voice was a bit familiar, and he quickly looked up. He was surprised when he saw it: "Brother, you also passed the exam, but why are you placed next to the toilet again?"

The scholar was full of grief and anger and said: "How do I know, how do I know! How sad!... Forget it, brother, you can go on, do it happily, don't pity me!..."

Zhang Heng could only laugh, then went into the toilet, took off his pants, shivering from the cold, and didn't dare to use force, lest the sound would be too loud and irritate the poor man. However, the smell was still unpleasant after all, so he had a bowel movement.

I heard that man started to yue again.

When Zhang Heng came out, a long queue had formed outside, and the man's face was ashen.

Zhang Heng was very apologetic and said in a low voice, "I'm Zhang Heng, my name is Juzheng. When the exam is over, I'll treat you to dinner."

Originally, the scholar had held it back, but after hearing what Zhang Heng said, he vomited.

Zhang Heng: "..."

He quickly answered his call in despair, feeling guilty because he should answer questions and sleep when he should.

People have different joys and sorrows. Some people sit by the toilet and endure the cycle of grains in the world, and some people sit in the hut and endure the cold. It's the same pain, but some people not only have to smell the stench, but also endure the severe cold.

In comparison, Zhang Heng is quite happy.

But even so, when the gate of the Gongyuan opened, Zhang Heng's face turned pale and he stumbled out of the Gongyuan. He let Zhang Kun take him home, where he soaked in a hot bath and ate a meal of hot noodles with soup.

, and finally came back to life.

Zhang Heng smiled bitterly and said: "I hope it can be over once and for all. I don't want to suffer this again in this life."

Zhang Jun looked concerned and had some luck: I am probably stronger and more cold-resistant than the third child. Maybe, I won't suffer like this, right? How about some more practice?

(End of chapter)