Chapter 26 The Talent of Winter Official

When people in the Ming Dynasty spoke, they liked to use ancient names, especially in the official system.

The so-called winter official is the Minister of Works.

In Zhang Shuda’s view, Zhou Mengchen’s talent is enough to be the Minister of Works of the Ming Dynasty.

This inference does not come out of thin air. It is based on facts.

The problem of wood processing that Zhou Mengchen just dealt with is actually quite a common problem. Many things in ancient times were made of wood. It can be said that it was also suitable for ancient China to call it the wood society.

Most of the ships, houses, and various utensils are made of wood.

Therefore, wood processing is a problem that many industries have to face.

In ancient times, cutting down wood and performing preliminary processing of wood was a very difficult labor, and many people died.

Zhou Mengchen only worked for a few days and broke through this difficulty.

If Uncle Zhang had not seen it with his own eyes, he would not have believed it.

What he felt even more unbelievable was that Zhou Mengchen checked the manuscript, which was still in his hands.

Although there are some things that Uncle Zhang still can't understand, which is why Zhou Mengchen determined that the gears were placed in this way.

This requires the use of involute function. Zhou Mengchen directly omits the process.

But what Uncle Zhang can be sure of is that Zhou Mengchen's ability is not just about solving these small problems.

Uncle Zhang was responsible for the decision to determine Zhou Mengchen’s talent.

On this basis, Uncle Zhang intends to let Zhou Mengchen take the right path of imperial examinations. It’s nothing else, because this is not the beginning of Ming Dynasty.

From the early Ming Dynasty to the early orthodox period, there was also a craftsman-born minister of the Ministry of Works.

However, today I only regard the imperial examination as the right way. It is simply unbelievable to be a high-ranking official like the Minister of Works, not from a Jinshi.

Not to mention the Minister of Works, it is impossible to be a regular official in the Ministry of Works without a Jinshi.

This leads to a paradox.

In Zhang Shuda’s opinion, Zhou Mengchen’s talent is enough to serve as the Minister of Works. However, Zhou Mengchen must take the imperial examination for a Jinshi.

This is also the reason why Uncle Zhang wanted Zhou Mengchen to take the right path to the imperial examination.

Being an official is the most important thing in the homesickness.

If Zhou Mengchen was promoted step by step in the court, it would be very helpful to Zhang Shuda.

Zhou Mengchen didn't know what Zhang Shuda thought? Zhou Mengchen thought in his heart: "I? Take the imperial examination? In my previous life, I just kept learning and taking the exam. In this life, I will never let others take the exam. Moreover, the Four Books and Five Classics make me even more annoying. I am a young man in the new era. Who wants to learn these old antiques?"

Zhou Mengchen laughed and said, "Thank you Brother Zhang for your good words."

Half a month later.

In the General's Mansion.

Fengcheng Hou Li Xi is talking to Governor Che Chun.

The two first discussed the court's newly issued orders. Hou Qiuluan, Xianning, submitted a memorial to the court to allocate military rations. The Ministry of Revenue issued an order, requesting that it be allocated from Huguang.

This matter is big and small.

Regardless of whether it involves both military and civilians, Che Chun naturally has to discuss it with Li Xi.

Che Chun is over 60 years old. He is old and weak, but he is a clean official. He always cares about quietness and rests with the people. But for many people, this governor seems to have no idea. Overall, he is also a good official. This kind of official who does not accept bribes, does not make trouble, and does not mess around. It is also a good thing for the people.

The two have finished discussing.

Che Chun asked casually: "Mr. Li, what do you think of this Marquis of Xianning?"

Li Xi sneered and said, "My family is not in the way of dealing with his family. The young man is successful and he is not at all at ease. He doesn't know how to maintain the prosperity of his family."

Che Chun can also understand Li Xi’s misconduct against Qiu Luan.

First of all, Qiu Luan's title of Xianning Hou was not granted by Jingnan, but was granted by Emperor Zhengde during the Zhengde period, and it was granted by Emperor Zhengde. It is also very normal for the new and old nobles to be in harmony with each other.

Secondly, it is Qiu Luan’s style.

When talking about Qiu Luan's rise to prominence, one must not fail to mention the great etiquette. Twenty years ago, Qiu Luan, who had just inherited the title, clearly supported Emperor Jiajing in the great etiquette and received the favor of Emperor Jiajing. This is why he has his current status. In the case of Guo Xun's fall, Qiu Luan was almost a representative figure among the nobles.

However, this approach is completely different from the style of the old nobles.

Most of the nobles, including the Li family of Fengcheng Hou, take Mingzhe as the key to protecting themselves. After all, the nobles have already divorced with the country. As long as they do not make any big mistakes, they can be rich and honored from generation to generation. Many muddy waters do not need to participate more. Therefore, they will not easily take sides.

Therefore, in the early days of the Great Etiquette, most nobles did not stand on the side of Jiajing.

This is also Li Xi despises Qiu Luan for being rough and does not understand the way of inheriting the family. Qiu Luan may not despise these old nobles as a group of wine and food.

Che Chun didn't care too much about the conflict between them, but now Altan is in trouble in the northwest. Although Che Chun is the governor of Huguang, he must not ignore the military affairs in the northwest.

Che Chun asked, "How is this Xianning Hou using troops?"

Li Xi sneered and said, "How to use troops? How can he use troops? How can he have half of his ability to speculate? That's not like this. When the Mo family in Annan made a rebellion, and the army attacked and returned without fighting, wasn't it what his chief general did, causing civil unrest in Guangxi."

"It's a waste for our Huguang people to give it to him."

Che Chun frowned slightly and said, "How is this happening?"

Li Xi said: "This is a report in the palace. Can I lie to you?"

Che Chun couldn't help but frowned and said, "How can this be done?"

Li Xi said, "Why can't it be like this?" He said this and swallowed the three words behind him.

These three words are great etiquette.

The three words "Great Etiquette" can summarize all the political activities of the Ming Dynasty since the ascension of Jiajing to the present.

From the beginning, Emperor Jiajing and Yang Tinghe and others had fought against each other for this purpose. Take Xia Yan, the current chief minister. The reason why Xia Yan is important is that Xia Yan's attainment in etiquette and law. If you look at the etiquette and law of the Ming Dynasty, you will find that most of the etiquette and law of the Ming Dynasty were changed during the Jiajing period.

Take the familiar Temple of Heaven and Earth Temple. They were established separately during the Jiajing period.

All political struggles take the right and wrong of great etiquette as right and wrong.

Of course, after the early years of Jiajing, the atmosphere of great etiquette seemed to fade a lot.

But in fact, the political subtexts during the Jiajing period never faded away. It was something that everyone knew and no one was willing to talk about.

Although Che Chun didn't say it, Li Xi already knew the meaning of the words. Li Xi sighed and said, "Did you hear the wind?"

Che Chun said, "What's the sound of the wind?"

Li Xi said: "Your Majesty wants Emperor Xianzong to enter the Taimiao? I think this matter will be over."

Che Chun heard this for a moment and showed a bitter smile, then restrained himself and said, "This is Your Majesty's pure filial heart."

Is there anything more ridiculous in the world than this?

What is Taimiao? It is a place that worships the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty. And not all these emperors can stay in the Taimiao. There are only seven seats in the Taimiao. Who is Emperor Xianzong? It is the father of Emperor Jiajing. As we all know, Emperor Jiajing inherited the throne by the vassal kings.

That is, his father was a vassal king who had never been an emperor for a day, let alone any contributions to the court.

Such a thing is ridiculous enough.

What's even more ridiculous is that whether Che Chun and Li Xi breathed a sigh of relief, this is what Emperor Jiajing has been trying to do. From posthumously enthroned King Xingxian to posthumously enthroned Emperor Xianzong, to independent temples, to step by step, to now, the Taimiao has reached an unparalleled level.

Even if Emperor Jiajing has any pure filial piety, he would not put Emperor Xianzong in heaven.

Although this matter is actually ridiculous.

But now the court doesn't want to make trouble anymore. It just wants the one in the palace to stop making trouble. It's better for those who are peaceful and ministers to be peaceful and peaceful.

But they didn't know that the end of the great etiquette was the more bizarre political situation in the late Jiajing period.

This topic has come to an end.

People in the officialdom never talk in a very deep way. Many things are enough to be done. Especially for this sensitive topic, this is even more so. Both sides have unintentionally discussed in depth.

A "dong" sound broke the dull atmosphere.

This sound is heavy and has a lingering aftertaste.

Che Chun changed the topic and captured the sound. He saw a strange cabinet in the corner and said, "This is -------"

Li Xi also breathed a sigh of relief and quickly explained, "This is a new thing made by the Dogzi friend. It's just a sliver, yes, it's called the Water Bell. I saw it, and it's quite useful, it can be used as an ornament."

Che Chun stepped forward a few steps and looked at the leak.

If Zhou Mengchen saw this trash, he would definitely not recognize it.

Not to mention, there are abstract tiger reliefs on it and many gold and silver lines on it. It is simply a work of art. It is the kind of existence that is placed in later generations and is enough to enter the main venue of the museum for people to visit. Although Zhao Jiu's craftsmanship is good, although it is not as good as the craftsmen raised by the Fengcheng Hou family, although it is not as good as the Da Nei, it is also a first-class existence at that time.

After listening to Li Xi's explanation, Che Chun said, "It's quite interesting, it looks so exquisite that it doesn't leak lotus."

Li Xi said: "Since the governor is interested, I will take one away, which is also considered as giving the adult a little bit of his heart."

Che Chun smiled lightly and said, "Then I'm disrespectful."
Chapter completed!