The residence of Shao Zhanshi Zhang Yushu is located at the entrance of the south lane of Chongli Street. On this day, the alley was busy with traffic again. (eng.com) Visitors who queued up to hand over their name cards either took flat-topped sedans or rode horse-drawn carriages with green curtains. When the visitor was ushered in by the porter to pay his respects, the servants and attendants all had prayer boxes in their hands, and none were empty.
A small sedan with a flat roof and a black roof was also parked under the shade of the trees at the entrance of the south alley. The curtain of the sedan was half lifted, and the faces and expressions of the people inside could not be seen clearly. Zhang Yingli, the minister of the Imperial Academy, stood by the open window next to the sedan chair and chatted with the owner of the sedan chair: "Sir, Zhang Sucun's mansion is indeed much more lively than Bei Shi's house."
The master¡¯s voice was very young, with a hint of narrow-minded joy: ¡°Dunfu, do you want to change jobs with him?¡±
Zhang Ying immediately said in panic: "It's absolutely impossible."
The master laughed and asked him: "Why do you say you can't do it? Isn't it good to be alone? Or is it good to be left alone?"
Zhang Ying thought about it for a long time before answering: "Actually, it's better to stay the same."
The master understood what he meant: "Then you don't complain now, right?"
Zhang Ying couldn't help but smile, "Before, I was just chatting with the master. The job was very interesting, but I couldn't bear to let go"
The master was silent. After a while, a tall and sturdy guard wearing green clothes with arrow sleeves approached the sedan and announced: "Master, it's our turn to go in."
The master then walked out of the sedan chair. He was dressed in a sapphire blue brocade bat-patterned robe and a short velvet sable waistcoat. Emperor Kangxi left the palace incognito again. He took Zhang Ying, the imperial minister, to the Shao Zhan Shi Zhang Yushu Mansion. Visiting class.
Speaking of what happened today, it was also a temporary idea. Previously, Zhang Ying entered the palace to report to the emperor on the progress of the preparations for the establishment of Kyoto Elementary School. Lao Zhang said in high spirits: "The foundations of the school building have been divided into zones and laid out as planned; the Rising Sun Hall and Chunhui Garden parts of the auditorium have been completed, and the construction department has passed the inspection and acceptance;the Ministry of Internal Affairs has transferred the desks, chairs, and tables of the relevant classrooms. Books, school uniforms and other items are ready; the number of students has been 48, temporarily divided into two classes; the tutors have agreed on twelve people; the first draft of the teaching materials has been proposed, and the emperor is requested to review, finalize and publish it."
Kangxi was very happy when he heard this, and all the work was carried out in an orderly manner. It seemed that it could be planned in October of the golden autumn to hold the opening ceremony in advance, and then gradually expand the enrollment. Being able to send his two eldest sons to school, Kangxi felt that his goal of reducing stress was within sight.
Kangxi did not hesitate to praise Zhang Ying: "Ai Qing has done a very good job. Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in doing this job? If you have any difficulties, just ask them"
Zhang Ying nodded in agreement. In fact, as long as he worked hard, many tasks were carried out step by step and as scheduled. Overall, it was very smooth. There was only one that was really difficult Zhang Yingqi Ai Ai replied, "I accepted this student, but rejected that one After hearing the news, many colleagues came to visit and were in a dilemma."
Zhang Ying couldn't hide his haggard look, "the wife of Gao Danren, a minister in the Imperial Academy, and the wife of Zhang Sucun, a minister of Shao Zhan, brought the young master to visit several times The wife made a lot of complaints, and the minister really offended many colleagues. .¡±
Kangxi patted Zhang Ying complacently: "Those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters, as long as they have a clear conscience"
Kangxi thought to himself, do you think you can¡¯t be the director of the Admissions Office? I deliberately chose you to play a bad role. If you want to be fair and upright, you must turn your back like Bao Gong and deny your relationship.
Kangxi comforted Zhang Ying with gentle words, "Zhang Sucun mentioned it twice. He said he still envied you. The truth is that wealth cannot be promiscuous. It is harder than you to endure it."
Zhang Ying was slightly annoyed. This Zhang Sucun is so out of tune. Why are you comparing yourself to me for no reason?
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Draft first, this chapter is not finished yet, will be revised tomorrow.