Chapter 385 Ruan Dacheng on the side of Cui Chengxiu(1/2)
What Wei Dazhong is going to do? Ruan Dacheng has some thoughts in his mind.
Since this person wants to gain reputation, he naturally has to spread the matter so that he can get more support from others and let more people know what he is doing.
If it was always silent and no one outside knew what he was doing, wouldn’t he have done it in vain?
Moreover, he also wants to seek more support from people to make his next actions more convincing.
However, in Ruan Dacheng's view, these are all useless work.
On the one hand, those people may not be able to exert force. Even if they agree to Wei Dazhong, they are just placing a false imprisonment and cannot count on them at all at critical moments.
On the other hand, Ruan Dacheng would not let Wei Dazhong do that.
After walking around, Ruan Dacheng bought a few buns on the street and ate them while walking. For scholars like Ruan Dacheng, such behavior is quite eye-catching, but Ruan Dacheng doesn't care.
After eating the buns, Ruan Dacheng found a tea stall to drink a bowl of tea. Only then did Ruan Dacheng feel much more comfortable. He looked up at the sky and when it was time to go to the yamen.
Ruan Dacheng stood up and walked towards the corner of the street. Then he turned two streets and came to the front of a mansion.
There was a door at the door, but Ruan Dacheng did not walk up.
Ruan Dacheng knew very well that if such a high-ranking official's office would not necessarily pass on the name of him when he went up to report his name. Even if he gave money, he might have to wait until he could.
Ruan Dacheng didn't have time to wait, so he stood there and waited quietly, not getting close or far away.
The rich and powerful family looked at Ruan Dacheng, and the expression on his face was a little ugly, so he wanted to come over and drive him away.
The reason is very simple. There are many people coming here to join in the fun every day. They came up to make friends and cling to each other when the master of the lower yamen came home. This is absolutely intolerable for the disciples.
First of all, you don’t know if the master of the lower yamen sees you. If you find the master today, maybe you will have to lose your graffiti.
Secondly, you don’t even visit the main entrance and don’t give money to the door. This is absolutely unbearable.
But at this time, a carriage drove up not far away.
The door suddenly showed a look of surprise on his face. He looked at Ruan Dacheng angrily, and then hurriedly met the carriage.
At the same time, Menzi winked at his companion and asked him to drive away the guy who was trying to flatter him.
Seeing that the disciple came over, Ruan Dacheng didn't care.
The carriage had stopped at this time, the curtains were lifted open, and the trunk to dismount was already placed.
A man in official uniform walked out of the carriage and seemed to be in a good mood when he got home, and he looked relieved.
After seeing this person, Ruan Dacheng said loudly: "Ruan Dacheng, Shoushan Academy, ask to see Lord Cui."
The son who was walking towards Ruan Dacheng's door changed his face at this time. He hurriedly ran up a few steps and reached out to push Ruan Dacheng.
After seeing this scene, Ruan Dacheng did not move, but just stood quietly and waited.
The expression on his face was very calm, without anxiety, without anger, and he did not even show a humiliated look at Menzi's behavior.
"Come back." Lord Cui, who got off the carriage, shouted with a calm face.
After hearing this, the body seemed to be fixed, and then retreated aside a little awkwardly.
His face was full of shame and anger, and he was obviously upset that he could not stop Ruan Dacheng.
Cui Chengxiu glanced at Ruan Dacheng who was standing not far away, and a bright smile appeared on her face.
He walked to Ruan Dacheng with a step, and said with a chuckling, "But Shoushan Academy?"
"It's Shoushan Academy." Ruan Dacheng hurriedly bowed and said, "Shoushan Academy Ruan Dacheng, have met Lord Cui."
"So, let's go to the mansion to talk." Cui Chengxiu nodded and said with a smile: "The servants don't know etiquette, don't laugh."
"Mr. Cui is polite. Ruan is not polite and comes to visit. It is because of the urgent matter that this is the worst case, which has disturbed the Lord. Ruan apologizes to the Lord." Ruan said respectfully.
"You're welcome, you're welcome." Choi Chengxiu said with a smile: "Please inside."
"Then Ruan is ashamed of it." Ruan Dacheng said hurriedly.
While the two walked in, Ruan Dacheng took out a large silver ingot from his arms, walked to the door with a smile, handed the silver ingot to him and said, "I offended you so much just now, and I have been punished. I am the only one who is the only one who is punished. I am the only one who is the only one who is the one who is apologized for the money."
Ruan Dacheng had a kind attitude and smiled very gently. He turned to Cui Chengxiu and said, "Mr. Cui, it's all Ruan's fault. Please don't punish them."
"What are you saying? You're out of here, you're out of here." Cui Chengxiu nodded, and when she saw the doorman looking at him, she smiled and said, "Since it was a guest who rewarded him, you can accept it."
"Thank you, Lord." The menzi said quickly, and turned to look at Ruan Dacheng and bowed: "Thank you for the reward."
At this time, the shame and anger on the face of the Door disappeared, and he showed a bright smile.
The expressions of several doormen around him also eased.
Obviously, Ruan Dacheng's move is quite effective.
Cui Chengxiu looked at Ruan Dacheng and smiled on her face. The fatigue she had originally left after going to the yamen was now wiped out.
As the saying goes, someone will give you a pillow when you are sleepy, and you will get whatever you worry about. It seems that your luck is coming, and the next thing you will have will be a prosperous official career.
The two walked inside with a smile, and soon arrived at the study together.
After each of them sat down, the tea was also brought up by the servants.
After the person left, Cui Chengxiu said, "I wonder what you are going to meet with me?"
Ruan Dacheng smiled and said, "In the lower class, Ruan Dacheng, a native of Zhili in the Southern Zhili, was a Jinshi in the 44th year of Wanli. In front of Lord Cui, he can be regarded as a last-year scholar. When I come here today, I have some things to tell Lord Cui."
"It turns out to be Brother Ruan," Choi Chengxiu said with a quick smile: "What's wrong, but it's okay to say it."
Seeing Cui Chengxiu change her name, Ruan Dacheng felt relieved.
I was indeed not wrong.
So Ruan Dacheng said: "Before talking about the matter, I have something to ask Lord Cui for advice."
"But it's okay." Choi Chengxiu nodded and said.
"Will the imperial court renovate the Royal Academy in the capital?" Ruan Dacheng asked directly.
"This is indeed the case." Choi Chengxiu didn't hide it, and such a thing could not be hidden at all.
He picked up the tea and took a sip. Cui Chengxiu said with a smile: "Brother Ruan is here today, but is it related to this matter?"
"It's really related." Ruan Dacheng nodded and said, "Ruan has made no achievements in the officialdom over the years, but he has many contacts with scholars. He listens to them on weekdays, so he knows a lot about this."
"For so long, Ruan discovered that the learnings these people talked about were all about one family, under the banner of a saint, but they all established a view of the door. When they were studying, they had already had a doorway. When they entered the court, they became officials and became fellow villagers and party members. This was the beginning of the party struggles in the court."
"Although Ruan was heartbroken, he was humble and said lightly. Although he was unwilling to accept his heart, he was unable to meet his strength. He was originally happy that the saint's way had the opportunity to clear the source, and had the hope of returning to orthodoxy, and could abandon heresy and abandon all those who had selfish thoughts from the teachings. In this way, the scholars and people in the world were at peace, and the revival of the Ming Dynasty was expected."
Cui Chengxiu saw Ruan Dacheng and listened to his words, he was very serious and nodded in agreement from time to time.
Of course, Cui Chengxiu knew that this was not what Ruan Dacheng said in his heart, and he also knew that these words were just spoken out and listened to them.
However, Cui Chengxiu understood that this was nothing more than Ruan Dacheng showing his loyalty to him. To him, this was more important than anything else.
Seeing Cui Chengxiu's appearance, Ruan Dacheng knew that he had not been wrong in betting, so he sighed helplessly and continued, "But who could have thought that after the establishment of the Royal Academy would be out of life."
"I was extremely disappointed. Originally, Ruan was ready to return to Jiangnan, after all, it would be meaningless to stay in the capital again. But who could have thought that at this time, Lord Cui's remarks in the court were like enlightenment, breaking through the fog, and being trusted by His Majesty to preside over the reform of the academy, Ruan had already rekindled hope in his heart.
"Since that's the case, Ruan naturally wants to contribute to the Lord and the court! It's really abrupt to come here to visit today. However, Ruan was so excited that she couldn't see Lord Cui immediately, so she revealed her heart to Lord Cui, and used the power of a dog and horse in front of Lord Cui."
This is to defect to yourself.
Choi Chengxiu nodded with satisfaction.
"You are so wise and have foresight, and you are truly one of the few talents in the court. Talents like you are wasting your time in the market is really a loss for the court. If you can make contributions this time, your official will definitely recommend it to you like the court.
"Then I will thank Lord Cui for his promotion." Ruan Dacheng said quickly.
The two reached an agreement at this time.
Ruan Dacheng helped Cui Chengxiu get things done well and did things beautifully.
After the matter was completed, Cui Chengxiu recommended Ruan Dacheng to the court.
But even so, both of them had their own plans.
Cui Chengxiu wanted to take more credit and just used Ruan Dacheng. Moreover, he didn't trust Ruan Dacheng now. He wanted to observe his words, investigate his actions, and then determine whether he could use it for himself.
As for Ruan Dacheng, he regarded this matter as an advancement. He originally relied on the Donglin Party and even put a lot of effort into the process of Zhi Fang Congzhe's downfall. He originally thought that the opportunity would soon become a success, but the facts were different from what he imagined.
After His Majesty ascended the throne, the Donglin Party's strength in the court was wiped out. Those who could help Ruan Dacheng were basically dead, injured, and those who were sent to the court were sent to the court.
The remaining Han Du, Sun Chengzong and others, and Ruan Dacheng were speechless.
Now Han Du turned to support Xunzi, which is already considered a self-developed faction.
Ruan Dacheng naturally had no way, so he ran to the capital.
After exploring the capital, Ruan Dacheng found a person, Cui Chengxiu.
You should know that in the recent court, in addition to military generals, there are only a few civil officials who have advanced faster.
One is Feng Congwu, and that is Han Du's man.
The other ones are from the Tongmasaji Department.
But Ruan Dacheng couldn't even talk to these people.
One person caught Ruan Dacheng's attention, and this person was Cui Chengxiu. He was originally just an ordinary censor, but now he has already sat in the position of the right deputy censor. His promotion speed can be said to be dumbfounded, and he is definitely a person who can rely on.
At the same time, there are many rumors outside that Choi Chengxiu and Wei Zhongxian from Dongchang have become a gangster. Of course, this is what the outside said.
To be continued...