msmithbooks Chapter 152 Going to the Banquet
Chapter 152 Going to the Banquet
In the early morning of the second day, Chu Zhuang got dressed, looked at Yunmengxi who wrapped himself up like a silkworm chrysalis on the bed, couldn't help smiling, he walked over, fished him out of the bed, kissed him and said: "I'm going to visit the teacher."
Yunmengxi looked at Chu Zhuang with puffy red cheeks and responded angrily.
Obviously Chu Zhuang bullied him all night last night, and he still hasn't calmed down yet!
"Okay, don't be angry."
Chu Zhuang even hugged the quilt in his arms and comforted him well. After coaxing him well, he went out.
"Teacher, the students are here to wish you New Year's greetings." Seeing Yao Pingzhi, Chu Zhuang saluted with a smile.
Yao Pingzhi was also happy to see Chu Zhuang, he took Chu Zhuang's hand and walked to the study, and said in passing: "Let the kitchen prepare the wine
good food. "
Looking over at Chu Zhuang again, he said, "You have to have a good drink with me today."
"Naturally!" Chu Zhuang gave Bai Dali a few simple instructions and followed Yao Pingzhi to the study.
"Teacher, how is the disaster relief?" Chu Zhuang looked at Yao Ping with joy on his face and knew that the matter should go smoothly, but he still asked.
"No one died of freezing this year!"
$ At this point, Yao Pingzhi couldn't help showing a proud expression. What happened this year is enough to make him feel proud and proud all his life.
After all, throughout the ages, who can reach his level in helping the victims? !
"When spring comes, I will let these people open up wasteland. As long as they wait for the autumn harvest, they will be truly settled." Yao Pingzhi felt quite emotional in his heart, looked at Chu Zhuang and said, "All this is thanks to you. !You saved the lives of these people!
If Chu Zhuang hadn't paid attention to it, he would still follow his previous relief methods. I'm afraid that by now, there would be a pile of corpses outside the city.
"Teacher, I just paid attention, but you did all these things yourself, can you put the credit on me alone." Chu Zhuang waved his hand quickly and said.
His idea is good, but Yao Pingzhi must be willing to cooperate!
If the so-called Charity Monument hadn't been dominated by the county magistrate Yao Pingzhi, it wouldn't have been possible without the county government as the backstage.
After all, reputation is truly valuable with the support of the county government.
"Speaking of credit..."
Yao Pingzhi got up and picked up a memorial from the desk, handed it to Chu Zhuang, and explained: "The disaster relief must be reported to the imperial court. I mentioned your name on it."
From Yao Pingzhi's point of view, Chu Zhuang's entry into an official position was already a certainty, and the disaster relief model this time would definitely be established as a model. Chu Zhuang's name recorded on this memorial meant that he had initially entered the officialdom.
"Thank you teacher!" After reading the memorial, Chu Zhuang handed it back to Yao Pingzhi and thanked him.
Chu Zhuang naturally understands Yao Pingzhi's intention of cultivating him. If this matter were done by someone else, let alone mentioning Chu Zhuang's name on such an important memorial, he would not even say a word, only Take all the credit for yourself.
Yao Pingzhi put away the memorial, looked at Chu Zhuang and said with some emotion: "I hope you can enter the officialdom as soon as possible. The Da Yue Dynasty needs smart people like you."
"It's just that sometimes you are too clever, and you will become the target of public criticism." Yao Pingzhi changed his voice, looked at Chu Zhuang and reminded. "Teacher, don't worry, I have a sense of propriety." Chu Zhuang nodded in agreement.
"By the way, teacher, I want to ask your opinion on something."
Chu Zhuang took out the invitation from Zhao Qiu from his bosom, handed it to Yao Pingzhi, and asked, "I'm invited to a banquet all of a sudden, I always feel something is wrong."
Yao Pingzhi took a look at the invitation and understood what was going on.
"This banquet is held several times in Zhaoqiu every year, and the guests invited are scholars from the county and nearby."
Yao Pingzhi returned the invitation to Chu Zhuang, frowned slightly and said, "It's just that Zhao Qiu has always been small-minded, and those who have offended him in the past will not be invited."
Chu Zhuang dropped out of the academy, and Zhao Qiu must have been dissatisfied with him. Logically speaking, Chu Zhuang should not have received this invitation.Chu Zhuang took the invitation and put it back in his arms, then looked at Yao Pingzhi and asked, "Then according to the teacher, should I go to this banquet?"
Yao Pingzhi pondered for a while and said: "This banquet invites all scholars, and your talents and learning are not inferior to them, so it's no harm to attend."
Since Zhao Qiu knew that Chu Zhuang was his student, he didn't dare to play tricks on Chu Zhuang. If he wanted to make things difficult for Chu Zhuang, he would at most make things difficult for Chu Zhuang in terms of knowledge.
But even if Zhao Qiu went on his own, he would not be Chu Zhuang's opponent in the competition of knowledge.
Yao Pingzhi didn't think there was anything scary about it.
"After you go to Dongfeng Mansion, there will definitely be occasions like this, so it's considered as getting used to it in advance."
Yao Pingzhi is suggesting that Chu Zhuang go to participate.
Chu Zhuang nodded and agreed: "Yes, the students know."
"If this Zhao Qiu dares to play any tricks, you can just come to me, and I will make the decision for you!" Yao Pingzhi patted Chu Zhuang on the shoulder and said, "Let's go, now accompany me to have a drink or two. I have been busy for so long. Just need some rest."
"Teacher, why don't you take Master and the others over?"
Chu Zhuang had come to the county government so many times, and he knew that Yao Ping was the only person in the entire county government.
Thinking of Yao Pingzhi being alone during the Spring Festival, Chu Zhuang felt quite uncomfortable.
Yao Pingzhi sighed slightly, and said: "I really want to take them over, but Dongfeng Mansion is far away from Ming County, and the journey will take more than half a year. Your teacher's wife is not in good health, and she can't stand it." This is Lawton."
"Besides, there are old parents at home to take care of, so she can't come!"
It's not that Yao Pingzhi didn't have the idea of taking over his family, but the reality didn't allow it.
"Then the teacher didn't think about transferring back to Dongfeng Mansion?" Chu Zhuang asked with a frown.
In this way, at least the whole family can be reunited!
Yao Pingzhi glanced at Chu Zhuang angrily, and said, "You think this officialdom is for the teacher's family. If I want to transfer it back, I can transfer it back?"
All scholars in the world want to be officials, and all officials want to be officials in Dongfeng Mansion.
Yao Ping's heart is arrogant, and he doesn't care about official battles on weekdays, so he is willing to be a small county magistrate and govern the people. "but……"
Yao Pingzhi paused for a moment when he said this, and then said: "This time I will delay your blessing, I may be promoted."
This time the sun disaster was done so well, it was impossible for the imperial court to turn a blind eye to Yao Pingzhi's deeds, promotion was already a certainty.
It's just that at present, it is not yet known what the outcome will be.
"That means, teacher, you are leaving?" Chu Zhuang looked at Yao Pingzhi in astonishment.
"no party last forever."
Yao Pingzhi patted Chu Zhuang on the shoulder, and said: "The family has prepared to send a junior to take my place, but I don't know where I was sent."
Chu Zhuang's eyes were a little lonely, and his mood couldn't help but sink.
"In the spring of next year, you are going to Dongfeng Mansion to prepare for the exam. It is more than half a year away from Dongfeng Mansion. After the snow melts, you have to go on the road."
Yao Pingzhi said with a smile: "Maybe we will meet in Dongfeng mansion then."
When Chu Zhuang came back to his senses, he felt a little relieved.
"Then look forward to meeting the teacher again!" Chu Zhuang said, cupping his hands.
The two sat at the table together, they were both teachers and friends, chatting happily, by the time Chu Zhuang left, his footsteps were already a little vain
In a blink of an eye, it was the day when Zhao Qiu invited Chu Zhuang to a banquet. Chu Zhuang got dressed and was ready to go out.
Seeing Chuzhuang's back, Yunmengxi's left eye jumped up suddenly.
"Chuzhuang." Yunmengxi suddenly called out.
It's just that Chu Zhuang had gone a little far away and left without hearing his voice.
Yunmengxi thought for a while, and chased after him, but he was a step too late. When he reached the gate, he saw Bai Dali driving away in a carriage.
The carriage stopped in front of the Zhao Mansion. As soon as Chu Zhuang got out of the carriage, he could see many people walking towards Zhao Mansion in twos and threes. "Young Master Chu! Happy New Year!"
Seeing Chuzhuang, Guanshi Zhao, who was standing at the door to welcome the guests, immediately stepped forward to salute.
"Guan Zhao, happy Chinese New Year!"
Chu Zhuang nodded and asked Bai Dali to present the gift.
"Young Master Chu, please come inside." Manager Zhao personally led Chu Zhuang into the mansion.
Chu Zhuang looked at Guanshi Zhao who was attentive and attentive, and frowned slightly. Did the other party treat him too enthusiastically?
Cui'er looked at the back of Chu Zhuang leaving with Manager Zhao, and ran to the backyard without delay, and told Zhao Yimeng the news.
"Miss, Mr. Chu has come! Manager Zhao has taken him to the prepared room."
Tweety said out of breath.
Zhao Yimeng immediately became excited. She dressed up today in order to leave a good impression on Chu Zhuang. "Tweety, am I beautiful?" Zhao Yimeng straightened her hair, looked at Tweety and asked.
"Beautiful! Miss is the most beautiful person I have ever seen!" Tweety said immediately.
Zhao Yimeng nodded in satisfaction, and then said: "Let's go!"
After saying that, he took Tweety and went out together.
Seeing the crowds around Chu Zhuang becoming less and less, he looked at Guanshi Zhao who was leading the way in surprise and asked, "Guanshi Zhao, where are you going? I don't think the place where the banquet will be held is here."
It's like entering the backyard here!
"Master wants to have a private chat with Mr. Chu before the banquet, so now he is taking Mr. Chu to the master's study.
Zhao Guanshi turned around and explained briefly.
Chu Zhuang frowned slightly, and responded: "That's right."
But why did he feel so uneasy?