Sun Chengzong was originally the teacher of Emperor Taichang, but since the death of Emperor Taichang, there have been no new appointments in the court. His Hanlin editor only has a false title, so he has been at home these days.

Glancing at Sun Chengzong, a look of difference flashed across Yang He's face. Although he had met this old man a few times before, he really had never had any dealings with him. At this time, when he came to this man's house, Yang He

I found that this person is really a good official. It is not easy to be honest and self-controlled at this time.

After pondering for a moment, Yang He said with a smile: "Master Sun, you can't save the money for this banquet. Although you don't invite me to wait in, you can't avoid the wine."

Yang He took a look at the house behind Sun Chengzong. It seemed that such a house was lived by farmers in the countryside. It was hard to imagine that a dignified imperial master actually lived in such a place.

Just when Sun Chengzong wanted to ask why, a group of people came again in front of this rarely seen door every day, but this time the people who came were different.

A little blue cape, which looks nothing special at all, not even as good as those of the rich men in the countryside. What makes people dare not look down on these people is the group of people who are guarding the pride, they are the imperial guards, Emperor Tianqi

's guard.

As the curtain was raised, a eunuch in palace clothes walked out slowly. When he saw the official standing at the door, he was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "My lords, you are here early.

Ah! It seems we are late."

"Eunuch Chen, it's useless for us to come early! We still have to take care of you!" Yang He had no prejudice against Eunuch Chen. He knew that this old man not only had the favor of Emperor Tianqi, but was also quite upright.

He is not the same type of person as those eunuchs who commit great crimes.

"Master Yang said this, our family cannot afford it. I wonder who is Master Sun? Come out and receive the order!" Chen Hong slowly walked towards the crowd, and after scanning the crowd, his eyes

It fell on Sun Chengzong's face.

"My lord, Sun Chengzong accepts the order, long live my emperor." Although Sun Chengzong was a little confused, he still knelt on the ground obediently to receive the order.

"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: Sun Chengzong was born as a Jinshi scholar, had always been talented, and was once the teacher of the late emperor. Since I came to the throne, I have been cautious and careful, fearing that I will betray the great trust of the late emperor. I hereby confer Sun Chengzong as a scholar of Huangji Palace and serve in the cabinet.

I am specially ordered to confer the title of Imperial Master and come to the palace to teach me how to read. I appreciate this." As Chen Hong read out, Sun Chengzong's body could not help but tremble. He had waited for so many years and finally waited.

"I thank you, Lord, for your kindness." He respectfully accepted the imperial edict. Although Sun Chengzong looked a little excited, his face was filled with relief.

Looking at Sun Chengzong's appearance and then at the house behind him, Chen Hong thought to himself: "This Lord Sun is really extraordinary. No wonder His Majesty values ​​him so much."

"Master Sun, your majesty knows that you live a poor life, and this is a reward from your majesty." Chen Hong said while waving to the guards behind him. The guards understood and came over with a wooden plate and put something on the plate.

Covered with a piece of red silk.

Gently picking up the silk, Chen Hong immediately revealed the silver-white stuff inside. Chen Hong smiled softly and said slowly: "Here are five hundred taels of silver, which your Majesty gave to Mr. Sun. I hope Mr. Sun will accept it with pleasure.

"

Looking at the dazzling silver, Sun Chengzong sighed in his heart. It seems that this young emperor is really not simple! He gently picked up a piece of silver, put it into Chen Hong's hand, and said with a smile: "Thank you. Eunuch Chen, thank you for your hard work this time, Eunuch Chen."

After getting the money in his hands, Chen Hong suddenly laughed. It seems that Mr. Sun is not a stubborn old man, but he also understands the truth!

"Everyone, I want to go back and change my clothes. Everyone, please wait. Everyone, come and congratulate me. I've invited you to have a drink." He nodded to Chen Hongxiao, and Sun Chengzong turned his eyes to Yang who was standing aside. He and the others smiled.

With the end of the incident involving the chief minister of the cabinet, the entire court seemed to have returned to its previous atmosphere. Although lifeless, it was also orderly. The Donglin Party members seemed to have acquiesced to this result, while the Qi, Zhechu Party and the Chu Party took the time to contact the Neutral Party. ministers, it seems that they are the protagonists in the court.

In the Qianqing Palace and the Imperial Study Room, Emperor Tianqi is summoning Sun Chengzong, the new chief minister of the cabinet.

Neither the emperor nor the minister spoke. They were all looking at each other. Emperor Tianqi kept looking at this famous official in the late Ming Dynasty, with a look of joy flashing in his eyes. While Emperor Tianqi looked at Sun Chengzong, the newly appointed university student The scholar was also sizing up Emperor Tianqi. The cowardly young man in his impression was gone. Instead, his face was full of perseverance, and his eyes were constantly flashing when he opened and closed them. He looked very extraordinary.

"Sun Aiqing, how have you been these past few days? Is there anything going on at home? Can you tell me." Looking at Sun Chengzong who was calm and composed, Emperor Tianqi couldn't help but secretly admire this old gentleman. His ability to nourish Qi alone was extraordinary. Achievable.

"Back to Your Majesty, everything is well at home. Your Majesty is worried about you." Sun Chengzong gave a slight salute to Emperor Tianqi, with a slightly grateful expression.

Although it was very late, the Ouchi Palace was still brightly lit, and everyone in the palace knew that Emperor Tianqi was summoning Sun Chengzong, the new cabinet scholar.

For this newly appointed cabinet scholar, both inside and outside the palace, everyone thought that he was a minister who was deeply favored by the emperor. In the imperial study room, Emperor Tianqi and Sun Chengzong were sitting opposite each other, with several dishes on the table. There is a jug of wine.

"Sun Aiqing, I'm very happy today. Come and have a few drinks with me!" Emperor Tianqi was in a good mood. It can be seen from his face that such a smile has been rare for such a long time. This makes the person standing there feel very happy. Li Lan on the side was even more curious, who was this Sun Chengzong, and why did Emperor Tianqi value him so much?

Compared with Emperor Tianqi's happiness, Sun Chengzong seemed a little nervous. In the Han and Tang Dynasties, it was nothing for ministers to eat with the emperor. But in the Ming Dynasty, except for the grand ceremony, few people could get such an honor. Gently picking up the wine glass on the table, Sun Chengzong said: "Your Majesty, I have received my salary without merit and cannot sleep or eat well."

For this veteran official who had many ups and downs in officialdom, his life experience was very bumpy. Although he was admitted as a scholar at the age of sixteen, his good luck seemed to have run out at that time. It was not until sixteen years later that the thirty-two-year-old Sun Chengzong passed the exam. Sun Chengzong, who originally thought he had good luck, found that fate had once again played a joke on him. It was not until eleven years later that Sun Chengzong passed the Jinshi examination. At this time, Sun Chengzong was already forty-three years old. Although he passed the examination He is ranked second on the list, but it can also be said that he is a late bloomer.
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