RPAGF Chapter 142 Joining the Imperial Academy
Chapter 142 Joining the Imperial Academy
After Sun Cheng returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion, he went straight to his room and locked himself in.
Shen Huaichuan's sneering eyes kept appearing in his mind, and he knew that he was inferior to Shen Huaichuan from then on.
The prime minister noticed his son's abnormality and sent someone to inquire about it. Sun Cheng simply said that he had performed poorly in the spring examination and was disqualified.
Although the prime minister was unhappy, he did not blame him too much. After all, the competition in the imperial examination was fierce, and he thought his son had just failed temporarily.
Days passed, and soon the results were announced. Shen Huaichuan was admitted to the university without any suspense.
The entire Shen family was filled with jubilation, and people came to congratulate them in an endless stream.
Shen Huaichuan's reputation in Kyoto became even more famous, and his talent and magnanimity became a topic of praise among people.
And Sun Cheng, since the incident in the Spring Imperial Examination, has become a different person.
He was no longer as arrogant as before, but began to study in a low-key manner and work hard to improve himself.
He always remembered that he owed Shen Huaichuan a favor, and was always on guard against Shen Huaichuan using this matter to blackmail him or his father.
He knew very well that he had to become stronger in order to break free from Shen Huaichuan's control in the future.
By chance, Sun Cheng met Shen Huaichuan in a library in the city.
He walked forward nervously and saluted Shen Huaichuan.
"Mr. Shen, long time no see."
Shen Huaichuan nodded slightly, "Mr. Sun, how are you these days?"
Behind the seemingly indifferent greetings between the two, there is a subtle relationship hidden.
Sun Cheng knew that the dispute between him and Shen Huaichuan was far from over, and all this was like an invisible war, quietly going on behind the prosperity of this capital.
Shen Huaichuan looked at Sun Cheng, secretly calculating in his heart.
He knew that Sun Cheng was wary of him now, but he didn't want to use this "favor card" too early.
He was waiting for the right opportunity, an opportunity that would allow him to advance to the next level in his career.
He believed that as long as he could handle this delicate relationship with Sun Cheng well, he would have more opportunities to realize his ambitions in Kyoto.
Sun Cheng silently swore in his heart that he must regain his dignity and he could not be led by Shen Huaichuan forever.
He wanted his father to see his changes, and he wanted to gain a foothold in Kyoto again. Even if Shen Huaichuan really used that incident to threaten him or the prime minister one day, he hoped that he would be able to deal with it.
Shen Huaichuan's reputation in Kyoto is at its peak. His talent and magnanimity are like a clear stream, flowing in this complex official and social circle, attracting everyone's attention.
After the results were announced, the news that Shen Huaichuan was admitted to high school spread quickly throughout the streets and alleys of Kyoto.
Not long after, news came from the palace that the emperor had heard about Shen Huaichuan and became very interested in him.
He had always longed to have talented people to fill the Hanlin Academy, which was an important place for reserving talents for the court. He hoped that the officials there would not only be well-educated, but also have noble character and outstanding political wisdom.
The article written by Shen Huaichuan in the Spring Examination made him realize that this was a rare talent.
Then, an imperial edict came to the Shen family.
When the shrill voice of the eunuch delivering the imperial edict sounded in front of the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion, announcing that Shen Huaichuan was appreciated by His Majesty and specially summoned to serve in the Hanlin Academy.
Shen Jiyuan cried with joy. He held Shen Huaichuan's hand and said, "Son, this is His Majesty's great love for you. You must do your best and don't let His Majesty down."
Shen Huaichuan took the imperial edict respectfully, his eyes full of determination: "Don't worry, father, I will do my best."
When Shen Huaichuan first entered the Hanlin Academy, he felt the strong academic atmosphere and strict hierarchical system here.
The officials in the Hanlin Academy are all elites selected from all over the country. They are all well-read and have quick wits.
Here, he dared not slack off in the slightest.
Working in the Hanlin Academy was not easy. With his solid literary skills and keen political insight, Shen Huaichuan gradually emerged in many affairs.
The documents he drafted were precise in wording and clear in structure. They not only reflected his profound understanding of ancient classics, but also combined them with the current realities of government affairs to put forward practical suggestions.
The emperor had high hopes for him and paid close attention to him.
Once, on a whim, he went to the Hanlin Academy to inspect in person. He saw Shen Huaichuan concentrating on writing something at the desk.
When I got closer, I saw that Shen Huaichuan's handwriting was neat and full of charm, and every stroke seemed to contain endless wisdom.
Looking at the content, it is a policy paper on how to improve people's livelihood and promote agricultural development.
In the article, Shen Huaichuan analyzed in detail the current problems facing agriculture in various regions, such as the aging of water conservancy facilities and unreasonable taxation, and proposed a series of innovative solutions, including learning from irrigation technology of other countries and adjusting taxes according to soil fertility.
The emperor was very pleased after reading it. He praised Shen Huaichuan in front of all the Hanlin scholars: "I really didn't make a mistake in your judgment. It's rare for you to have such insight at such a young age."
Shen Huaichuan quickly knelt down to thank him: "Your Majesty, please give me such a great reward. I am only trying my best to share your worries and bring benefits to the people."
As time went by, Shen Huaichuan was increasingly appreciated by His Majesty.
His Majesty began to summon him frequently to discuss state affairs with him.
From military defense of the frontier to domestic economic development, from the promotion of culture and education to the rectification of official administration, Shen Huaichuan can give reasonable suggestions based on his knowledge and unique insights.
During a discussion about the border war, the ministers in the court had different opinions.
Some military generals advocated sending troops to suppress the rebellion on the border with force; while some civil officials worried that the war would consume a large amount of manpower and material resources, and suggested resolving it through diplomatic means such as marriage alliances.
After carefully analyzing the situation on the border, Shen Huaichuan proposed a comprehensive plan.
He believed that he could first send envoys to negotiate with the rebel forces to demonstrate the court's tolerance and sincerity, but at the same time he should also strengthen military deployment on the border to demonstrate the court's military strength.
If the negotiations fail, it will not be too late to send troops to suppress the rebellion. This can not only avoid unnecessary losses in war, but also maintain the dignity of the court.
After listening to Shen Huaichuan's suggestion, His Majesty thought it was very reasonable and immediately decided to adopt it and let Shen Huaichuan participate in the decision-making and execution supervision of border affairs.
This made Shen Huaichuan's status in the court rise rapidly, and he became an indispensable close minister to the emperor.
However, Shen Huaichuan did not become complacent because of this.
He is fully aware of the heavy responsibility he has and that every decision he makes affects the country's rise and fall and the well-being of the people.
When Sun Cheng learned that Shen Huaichuan was so highly valued by His Majesty, he felt both envious and jealous.
He studied harder and tried hard to show his talents in other areas, hoping that one day he would be able to regain the recognition of the court and compete with Shen Huaichuan.
He knew that as long as Shen Huaichuan was in power, he would never be able to raise his head. But he also understood that there was still a big gap between him and Shen Huaichuan, so he could only work hard silently and wait for the opportunity.