On the 19th day of the first lunar month of the second year of Tianqi, a thin, dark man in his thirties walked into Beijing calmly with his hands behind his back.
The little book boy following him was carrying a box.
When he saw the lively streets and the endless flow of people, he asked blankly: "Sir, why are there so many people in the capital?
There are many more people than in our county."
The man smiled and said: "The most beautiful place is not comparable to our Shao Wu.
Xiao Fuzi, if we come this time, we won't leave."
"But isn't the master here to perform Hajj?
It would be great if the master were to be promoted.
Xiaofu never wants to go back to Shaowu's miserable place.
The master is an official in the capital, and Xiaofu can stay in the capital.
It's great."
The man just smiled confidently, and the master and servant first found an inn.
After putting away their luggage, the man changed into his official uniform, came to Zhan Shifu, and posted a message asking to see Sun Chengzong, the young master of Zhan Shi.
After Menzi handed the post in, he came out and took him in.
As soon as Yuan Chonghuan saw Sun Chengzong, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed and said: "Chonghuan pays homage to his mentor and his health is really a blessing to the country."
Sun Chengzong stepped forward to help him up, looked at him carefully and said: "Element is still so thin.
It seems that the water in Fujian is not good at supporting people.
Haha, come and sit down."
After the servant brought tea, the two of them finished chatting.
Sun Chengzong asked: "Element has done well in Shaowu in the past three years.
I will be promoted to Beijing this time.
I wonder which one Yu Yu wants to join?"
Yuan Chonghuan bowed respectfully and said: "My disciple often read military books in Shaowu, and often talked with veterans.
He thinks he is proficient in military affairs.
Nowadays, slaves are rampant.
He is willing to make contributions at the border and eliminate slaves for the imperial court."
Sun Chengzong nodded and said: "My master also wants to serve at the frontier.
It's great that Yuan Yuan can think like this.
Let's invite a few people to have a meal with our master tonight."
In the evening at Chunfeng Tower, Sun Chengzong invited Hou Xun, the censor of Shanxi Province, Wang Qia, the censor of Qiandu on the right, and Liu Zongzhou, the envoy of Tongzheng on the left.
After seeing the ceremony, the five people sat down.
Sun Chengzong said: "This is my disciple Yuan Chonghuan, who means element.
After three years as county magistrate, he has performed well in the examination.
This time he returns to the capital for pilgrimage.
Chengzong specially asks all the brothers to take care of him. " Liu Zongzhou smiled and said: "What do you think about the elements?
There is a difference between the Department of Civil Affairs and the Department of Examination."
The Ministry of Personnel is the head of the six departments.
Yuan Chonghuan has just served as a county magistrate.
Liu Zongzhou actually wants him to directly become the head of the Qing Officials Department, the first department of the Ministry of Personnel.
Moreover, hearing his tone is like reading lines on the palm of his hand, which makes Yuan Chonghuan feel a little confused.
Distracted.
However, he was a man of firm will after all, and he still resisted the temptation of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and Qing Lisi and said: "Chonghuan wants to build a frontier fortress, annihilate the slaves, and return a peaceful world to Liaodong."
Wang Qiadao: "The situation in Liaodong is unclear now.
With Wang Huazhen there, it won't help if the elements go away.
If there are changes in Liaodong, it won't be worthwhile to stay there.
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It's better to stay in the capital."
Seeing that Yuan Chonghuan's expression did not change, Hou Xun knew that Yuan Chonghuan had made up his mind, so he smiled and said: "The situation in Liaodong is in danger, but since the element is willing, it is better to go to the Ministry of War and wait until the situation in Liaodong becomes clear before it is too late."
Yuan Chonghuan thanked him and said, "What Mr.
Hou said is exactly what the students want.
I ask all the teachers to help me."
Liu Zongzhou laughed loudly and said: "They are all from the Donglin lineage.
Yuan Yuan said this and it was obvious.
Since Yuan Yuan likes military affairs, then he should join the Ministry of War."
Sun Chengzong frowned, and then relaxed again.
Everyone started drinking and chatting together.
Talking about the recent major events in the DPRK, Liu Zongzhou said: "There were already Baoyuan Bureau and Baoquan Bureau, and now a new mint has been established.
Isn't it just that we want to collect all the money and interest into the internal treasury?
In this way, we can compete with the people for profit."
It’s true that the strong master is better than the ancestor.”
Sun Chengzong frowned again and said: "Baoyuan Bureau can only mint 20,000 taels of money a year with interest, and the coins are getting smaller and smaller, and the more they are minted, the worse they are.
Your Majesty asked me this last time, and I couldn't even answer."
Brother Dong should advise his colleagues in the Baoyuan Bureau to understand the Lord's intention of closing the account. " Liu Zong's expression suddenly changed on Monday, and he was about to get angry.
After thinking about it for a while, he endured it and said, "What Brother Zhisheng said is absolutely true.
Some of the people below have also gone too far.
I will write to them tomorrow to warn them to be honest."
Some are."
Wang Qiadao: "I will also go to Xinnan Zhili and tell my useless brother to align the bank accounts for inspection."
Sun Chengzong nodded and said: "I am extremely smart and know little things, no better than the late emperor.
Those who want to deceive the Holy Emperor should not lose their heads and not know what is going on."
Liu Zongzhou said: "Your Majesty is a natural sage, but I'm afraid he is not as good as the late emperor.
I wanted the late emperor to ascend the throne and promote me, the talented people of Donglin.
For a while, everyone in the court became more prosperous.
Now that I have succeeded to the throne, I, Donglin, have made contributions to support me, but I have not been able to support him for a long time."
Fang Congzhe couldn't drive him away.
It was so shameful.
"After saying that, he took a big sip of wine and accidentally choked on it.
Yuan Chonghuan immediately stepped forward and gently stroked his back with his hand to prevent him from spitting out the wine. out.
Sun Chengzong shook his head slightly, and everyone changed the topic.
Instead of talking about state affairs, they turned to talk about romance.
It was not until Haishi that everyone dispersed.
After Sun Chengzong and Yuan Chonghuan sent everyone downstairs, they went to collect the money.
Yuan Chonghuan said: "How dare you let the teacher spend money?
The disciples have already learned."
Sun Chengzong said: "Since we have agreed that we are treating guests for the master, there is no reason why you should know how to use money.
When you first arrive in the capital, you must know that it is not easy to live in the capital.
How much silver can you pay for the master?"
Yuan Chonghuan said with some embarrassment: "The teacher only invited the guests for the disciples, so of course the disciples should pay for it."
Seeing the change of color on Sun Chengzong's face, he quickly changed his words: "The total is seven taels of silver."
Sun Chengzong asked his servant to take out fourteen silver coins and hand them to Yuan Chonghuan.
He ordered the servant to go down first and said seriously: "Element is talented, and I know it well as a teacher.
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But if you enter the Ministry of War, you should do your best, talk less and do more practical things.
Remember, remember "After saying that, he waved his hands and went straight away.
Yuan Chonghuan's face turned red and white, but he just agreed respectfully and carefully accompanied the teacher downstairs.
After watching the teacher get on the sedan chair and leave, he breathed a sigh of relief and murmured in a low voice: "Teacher, just watch
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