The second year of Chongzhen was a troubled year for the precarious Ming Dynasty. However, for Wu Zongrui, who traveled through time, it was a relatively lucky year. The second-level imperial examination allowed him to seek a broad platform for development.

, the Wu family became a gentry family, and they dared to do things that they did not dare to think about in the past.

For example, we can boldly consider expanding the Wu family's bodyguards.

It is said that the imperial court has very strict management of officials at all levels. From the chief minister of the cabinet to the county magistrate, the county magistrate and the chief minister, all must work in the official office and are not allowed to leave the official office without reason. If you leave at will, you are likely to suffer.

to impeachment and punishment, but in the late Ming Dynasty, especially Emperor Wanli's famine, this strict rule was shaken, and the meager salary given to officials at all levels by the court also made it impossible to implement many rules.

During the Tianqi period, the rule that officials must stay in government offices was further shaken. Except for magistrates and county magistrates who needed to stay in government offices, the rest of the officials could find accommodation outside, as long as they could afford the money.

Of course, what accompanied this was the increase in corruption, and land tax became the target of officials at all levels. Everyone wanted to take a bite. In the end, it was the people and the court who suffered.

"Brother Dai, whenever you come to Anyuan County, you don't say hello in advance."

Wu Zongrui, who hurried back from the mountain col, was quite surprised when he saw Dai Mingjie.

Dai Mingjie must have come specifically to visit, otherwise he would not have come to Xinlongli.

"Brother Rui, congratulations. I have always wanted to visit you. I went on a trip some time ago. I just returned home three days ago. I came to visit you as soon as possible."

"Brother Dai has gone to Suzhou."

Dai Mingjie looked at Wu Zongrui and shook his head helplessly.

"You're right. I went to Yinshan in Suzhou. The scene was so spectacular that I can't describe it. You probably don't know that Yingshe in Taicang and Yuzhangshe in Jiangxi merged into one to form Fushe. Zhang Pu

He became the undisputed leader of the restoration society."

"Oh, Fushe has been established. I've never heard of it."

"What's even more surprising is that there are many members of Fushe, including many candidates from Nanzhili, the former Yingshe in Taicang, and the Yuzhangshe in Jiangxi. Those who joined them are all students, and very few

Juren, but Fushe is different. Many Juren have joined in. If this continues, I think the influence of Fushe will soon spread to the entire Ming Dynasty."

"Maybe, Brother Dai has also become a member of Fushe."

"How could the Fushe value a student like me? There are countless talented people going to Yinshan. I don't count. Besides, I just went to watch the excitement and had no intention of joining in."

"I see. Now that Brother Dai has arrived in Yinshan, Suzhou, he probably knows that when we were in the capital, I also had some friction with He Yaoting of Yuzhang Society, but it was not a big deal. Yingshe's allies advocated adoption.

In the same year as me, he was a top three Jinshi, and I also had a few conversations with him. As the saying goes, if we have different paths, we can't agree on each other. Maybe I have no connection with Fushe."

"Brother Rui, you have to pay attention. I didn't pay much attention to Yuzhang Club before. I thought it wouldn't have much impact whether I joined or not. This time I saw the spectacular scene when the Fu Club was established, and I felt the rejuvenation.

The power of society is extraordinary.”

A smile appeared on Wu Zongrui's face, but there was no smile in his eyes.

Seeing Wu Zongrui's expression, Dai Mingjie shook his head helplessly.

"Forget it, Brother Rui, you are different from me. You are about to become an official in the court, and you are not likely to have much interaction with Fushe. Let's talk about other things. When I left Suzhou,

I heard some things that I find incredible, and I think they will definitely be useful to you."

"Brother Dai heard something."

"I won't talk about the restoration of society. What I heard was news about Shaanxi and other places. It is said that the entire province of Shaanxi has suffered from famine, and the Yan'an Prefecture under its jurisdiction has been even worse. The people are about to starve to death. People cannibalize people.

Scenes abound. Shaanxi rebel mobs are everywhere, and the guerrilla general Gao Conglong was killed by the mob..."

"Brother Dai, where did you hear this news?"

"I haven't heard about it from Fushe. Their sources of information are very wide and they can get the imperial newspaper. Those members of Fushe often use the imperial newspaper to discuss without any scruples..."

"Looking at it this way, Fushe's ability is really great. He can even get the imperial newspaper."

"No, I can't believe it, but I have actually seen the imperial newspaper."

Having said this, Dai Mingjie suddenly thought of something, looked at Wu Zongrui and spoke.

"Brother Rui must have been awarded an official rank. Where did he go?"

"Oh, I was awarded the official title of Yingtian Prefecture by the Ministry of Civil Affairs."

"Wha, what, you have been awarded the official position of Yingtian Mansion, doesn't that mean you have to go to South Zhili?"

"Yes, Brother Dai is worried that I will have some conflict with Fushe when I arrive in Nanjing."

"Here, brother Rui, you really hit the nail on the head. I'm really worried."

"Haha, there is nothing to worry about. The power of restoring society is so huge. If you can get the imperial newspaper, how can you care about me, a small promotion official? Let's not talk about these things. Brother Dai has traveled all the way to come to me.

, you must stay for a few days, I will accompany you to walk around."

Wu Zongrui knew almost everything Dai Mingjie said. He also knew that more things would happen in the second half of the year. Among them, Yuan Chonghuan holding Shang Fang's sword and killing Mao Wenlong without asking the emperor was the most shocking and caused irreversible impact.

Mao Wenlong was beheaded, leaving Hou Jin with no worries. At the end of this year and the beginning of next year, soldiers entered the pass, causing shock in the capital. Hou Jin's Tatars once attacked the edge of the capital, resulting in martial law in the capital.

In addition, Yang He represented the three governors of the imperial court and was responsible for suppressing the peasant uprising. Because Yang He advocated appeasing the rebellious mob, which was inconsistent with the ideas of Hong Chengchou and other officials who were leading the war, the peasant uprising army that was almost wiped out was able to breathe and grow rapidly.

From this time on, the precarious Ming Dynasty officially fell into the abyss, accelerating the pace of destruction. The suspicious emperor Zhu Youjian, despite his best efforts, was unable to reverse the situation and watched the Ming Dynasty collapse.

Dai Mingjie stayed in Xinlongli for two days, and Wu Zongrui accompanied him at all times during this period.

This made Dai Mingjie extremely moved. You must know that Wu Zongrui was the second-class Jinshi in the imperial examination and was awarded an official by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. As an official in Yingtian Mansion, there was no need to care about him as a member of the Zengguang University. But he didn't care and still accompanied him with ordinary words.

He didn't reveal the slightest bit of superior mentality. This is not simple.

On the third day, Dai Mingjie resolutely said goodbye and returned to the capital city of Ganzhou.

Dai Mingjie told Wu Zongrui everything he had seen and heard in Suzhou without reservation. Perhaps thinking that Wu Zongrui was going to take office in Yingtian Mansion, Dai Mingjie told him in great detail, including the details of the speeches he saw Zhang Pu and others giving.

Clearly.

After Dai Mingjie left Xinlongli, Wu Zongrui locked himself in his home for a full day.

"Dad, this year it is April and the corn harvest should be around early June. I think the family needs to be prepared. After the corn is harvested, potato cubes will be planted right away..."

"Rui Chang, I have made arrangements. You don't have to worry. You are still at home when planting potatoes. I want you to give special guidance. I used to think that Mr. Zeng could help with guidance, but unfortunately Mr. Zeng left and didn't know.

Went somewhere."

"The planting of potato tubers is similar to that of maize. It requires raising seedlings. When planting, try not to use seedlings that do not grow well. Don't feel bad about those seedlings that do not develop well. When I came back this time, I saw some maize that did not grow very well. It should be

This is caused by the poor growth of the seedlings when raising seedlings. In the future, those seedlings that do not grow well must be discarded, otherwise the harvest will be affected."

"Here, harvest as much as you can. I originally wanted to get rid of some seedlings that were not growing well, but nearby farmers came over and begged me to give them the seedlings. There was no other way, so I gave them some, and then some were left.

I thought it would be a pity to get rid of the seedlings I planted, so I planted them.”

"Dad, don't let the small lose the big. From now on, don't use any seedlings that don't grow well."

"Okay, okay, I listen to you. By the way, about your marriage, the deacons of the Chen family came over two days ago. They want to get the wedding done as soon as possible. What do you think?"

"Dad, you make the decision on this matter, I have no objection."

"Well, I thought I'd still like to ask you. In two days we will go to Chen's house again. Najib and Nazheng can be done at the same time. The next step is the application period. I think we will welcome my daughter-in-law around June.

Enter the house."

Back in the bedroom, Wu Zongrui didn't have much of a smile on his face. For some reason, he had a hunch that he might have to go to Yingtian Mansion early to take up his post.

The situation in the court was strange and ever-changing. Zhou Yanru, who was appreciated by the emperor, would enter the cabinet at the end of the year and become a bachelor of Dongge. What is even more unexpected is that in September of the third year of Chongzhen, in less than a year, Zhou Yanru

Ru became the chief minister of the cabinet. Before Zhou Yanru entered the cabinet, the personnel of the cabinet changed too frequently, which was dizzying.

The turmoil in the situation in the DPRK will definitely affect the local area. Although Wu Zongrui, who is the second-ranked scholar in the imperial examination, is unlikely to be involved, it is unlikely that he will continue to be taken care of and take a break until the end of the year to take office in Yingtian Mansion.

After all, Wu Zongrui began to receive his salary when the official edict was issued.

Doing nothing with your salary makes no sense anywhere.

Although this salary is too high, Weibo.

The turbulent situation in Shaanxi mentioned by Dai Mingjie reminded Wu Zongrui to always be prepared.

When Liao Wenru entered the bedroom, Wu Zongrui only raised his head slightly.

"Brother, the guard team has expanded to eighty people. According to your instructions, the training has been intensified. However, there is indeed a lack of weapons. I think we need to find a way to get some weapons."
Chapter completed!