The person in front of him is Fei Hong, who is even in the middle of the three yuan, a character recorded in the history books, standing in front of him so vividly, so real, so within reach.

Xu Jin was in a trance, like in a dream, inexplicable emotions surged in his heart, and for the first time he really felt that he was so close to history, he really crossed five hundred years of time and space, standing on the land of the Ming Dynasty......

Fei Hong was not surprised by Xu Jin's "shock", he asked himself that he was still very famous in Shilin, not to mention that in the land of his hometown, Xu Jin was a scholar after all, and it was not surprising that he had heard of it. As everyone knows, the reason why Xu Jin was shocked was because of other reasons.

Next, Xu Jin and Xie Xiaowan boarded the big boat as they wished, and the second cow led the big buffalo to stand on the shore, waved to Xu Jin and Xie Xiaowan on the boat, and shouted in a buzzing voice: "Uncle Ten, have a good journey, you must pass the exam, and you must become the first assistant of the cabinet!" ”

In an instant, the eyes of everyone on the ship looked at Xu Jin in unison.

"Nima!" Xu Jin almost fell into the river, knowing that he was good at cultivating qi, and at this time, he couldn't help but blush, embarrassed and embarrassed, Erniu, can you pit it again?

Steward Zhou next to him said with a smile: "Young Master Xu has lofty ambitions and is admirable!" ”

Steward Zhou was complimenting on the surface, but there was obviously a hint of ridicule in his tone, no wonder, Xu Jin was still a little Confucian boy who had not even passed the county exam, and he was ashamed to say that he wanted to be the first assistant of the cabinet, which naturally gave people a frivolous feeling of not being able to do anything.

Xu Jin smiled bitterly: "Steward Zhou laughed, Erniu is stupid, and his nonsense should not be true." ”

Steward Zhou laughed dryly, and naturally didn't believe it in his heart, because the two cows were honest, if no one had mentioned the first assistant of the cabinet to him, he would shout out for no reason? So his perception of Xu Jin was reduced by two points, and he didn't dare to do it, it was not a gentleman's doing!

Steward Zhou took Xu Jin and Xie Xiaowan to the stern of the boat, told them to stay and not move around, and then left, his attitude was obviously much colder.

Xu Jin naturally knew the reason, but he didn't bother to explain, anyway, he didn't want to hug the Fei family's thighs, everyone just met in Pingshui, and when they arrived in Shangrao County, they got off the boat and parted ways.

This is a bow boat, about five zhang long and about two zhang wide, divided into two floors, estimated to accommodate nearly 100 people. The Fei family's inner relatives and others all went to the upper floor, and the others stayed on the first floor.

The big boat slowly started off the shore, sailed to the center of the river, and then went down the river.

It was the first time for Xu Jin to take an ancient ship, and he felt quite fresh, so he stood on the side of the ship and watched. At this time, the steam engine had not yet been invented, let alone the diesel engine, so the power of the ship was generally wind power and manpower.

The bow ship had a mast and sails, and ten oars on each side of the boat, so that it could be rowed both by wind and by hand.

However, since it was going down the river at this time, it was not necessary to row the boat manually, but to raise the sails, and the big ship went quickly downstream.

"Xianggong, it's windy, be careful of catching a cold, sit down and rest!" Xie Xiaowan was worried that Xu Jin's body was weak and couldn't stand the cold river breeze, so she stood for a while and urged Xu Jin to leave the boat.

Xu Jin smiled: "Don't worry, it's so easy to catch a cold." ”

The little girl said seriously: "It hasn't been long since Xianggong's illness has been cured, but don't dare to be careless!" ”

Xu Jin tapped Xie Xiaowan's forehead and said with a smile: "Okay, don't look at it!" ”

The little girl glanced left and right with a red face, she liked the kissing action of her father-in-law, but she was worried that she would be seen by others, and her shy little appearance was both funny and cute.

The two sat down on the aft deck, the afternoon sun was warm, and although the river breeze was quite strong, it was not too cold.

"Xianggong, you're hungry, eat something first!" Xie Xiaowan took out a rice ball from the baggage, carefully peeled off the outer layer of bamboo leaves, and then brought it to Xu Jin's mouth.

Xu Jin was about to reach out to take it, but Xie Xiaowan shrank her hand and said, "I still have to read a book later, don't get your hands dirty!" ”

"Uh...... All right! Xu Jin had no choice but to open his mouth obediently, waiting for the rice balls to be delivered to his mouth, alas, depraved, he was served by this little girl and was a little accustomed to this kind of food to open his mouth and clothes to stretch his hands.

This rice ball was prepared by Xie Xiaowan last night, there is no filling, it is white rice, wrapped in a wide bamboo leaf on the outside, it has been frozen hard at this time, and the taste is really not good, but Xu Jin still eats it with relish.

Xie Xiaowan saw that Xianggong was eating well, and her good-looking eyes were bent into moon buds again.

Xu Jin finished eating a rice ball, Xie Xiaowan was about to peel the second one, but Xu Jin suddenly said, "Don't move!" ”

Xie Xiaowan was stunned, Xu Jin grabbed her wrist and turned it over, only to see two grains of rice on the back of her hand.

Xie Xiaowan couldn't help but suddenly, and was about to pick it up and eat it, Xu Jin had already bowed his head and licked the rice grains away.

"Poof!" A chuckle came from overhead.

Xu Jin hurriedly looked up, and just saw a pretty face on the upper floor that shrank back, and the beads on the hairpin collided and made a ticking sound.

Xu Jin recognized this girl as one of the girls in the Fei family.

Xie Xiaowan's little face turned red to the base of her neck, only to feel that the sky was spinning for a while, and it was over, and she was seen by others!

Xu Jin looked at the little girl with a red face and a little head almost buried in the cotton clothes, and said a little funny: "Xiaowan, what are you doing here?" Isn't it just a lick of the back of your hand! ”

Xie Xiaowan covered her face and said shyly: "Xianggong, you still said that you were all harmed, how will people see people in the future!" ”

Xu Jin smiled and comforted: "Don't be afraid, it's everyone's girlfriend, and you won't chew the root of your tongue." What's more, you are my lady, even if you are in the way of making out, she should be shy! ”

Xie Xiaowan glanced at Xu Jin with a smile and a smile!

On the deck of the second floor of the ship, Fei Ruyi's pink face was red, and his heart was beating like a deer, and he secretly sighed after a long time: "Deng's disciple!" ”

Fei Ruyi is fifteen years old this year, born slim, skin as white as frost and snow, a beautiful face, very beautiful and moving, among the sisters of the same clan.

Fei Ruyi was bored walking to the stern of the boat just now, and happened to see Xie Xiaowan and Xu Jin eating a group, only to feel that this scene was very warm, so she watched it for a while, but Xu Jin's licking of the rice on the back of Xie Xiaowan's hand was seen by her, and she couldn't help laughing.

"Third sister, don't call us when you come out!"

At this time, two girls walked out of the cabin, it was Fei Ruyi's two cousins, Fei Jixiang and Fei Xiaoyu.

"Hey, third sister, why is your face so red?" Fei Xiaoyu exclaimed exaggeratedly.

Fei Ruyi touched his face and said, "Yes, maybe the river wind is blowing too much, let's go back to the cabin!" ”

Fei Jixiang and Fei Xiaoyu glanced at each other suspiciously, the latter rolled his eyes slyly, ran to the stern probe to look down, and then retracted to cover his mouth and giggle.

Seeing this, Fei Jixiang ran over curiously to take a look, and suddenly realized: "It turns out that the third sister secretly ran out to peek at that Xu Jin!" ”

Fei Ruyi's face was swollen red, and she stomped her feet and said, "You guys are talking nonsense, so you don't have it!" ”

Fei Xiaoyu said with a smile: "I still said no, my face is red, third sister, you can be honest!" ”

"Hmph, I'm too lazy to pay attention to you two!" Fei Ruyi turned around and went back to the cabin.

Fei Xiaoyu stuck out her tongue and said, "It's bad, the third sister is angry!" ”

Fei Jixiang covered his mouth and smiled: "Who let you keep your mouth open!" ”

"Fourth sister, you said it first, okay, now blame me!" Fei Xiaoyu complained.

Fei Jixiang glanced down again, and said shyly: "Fifth sister, that Xu Gongzi is really handsome, young and talented!" ”

"Uh-huh!" Fei Xiaoyu nodded in agreement.

Fei Jixiang smiled and said, "Do you think you too, should we help the third sister?" ”

The two little girls looked at each other, covered their mouths and giggled, like little foxes who had stolen chickens.

Xu Jin did not know that this scene was happening at the top, and after eating the rice balls, he began to study, and he always believed that diligence was a necessary factor for success.

At the speed of the boat at this time, it is estimated that it will take about two hours to reach the downstream Shangrao County, and the time should be used.

Xu Jinzheng was engrossed in reciting the Book of Changes, and suddenly felt nudged by Xie Xiaowan next to him, subconsciously raised his head, and saw that the two were standing in front of him, and it was the two brothers Fei Maoxian and Fei Maozhong.

"Brother Xu is diligent in studying, no wonder his knowledge is so solid!" Fei Maoxian said with admiration.

Xu Jin hurriedly stood up and arched his hand: "Let Brother Fei laugh!" ”

Fei Maozhong said with a smile: "Brother Xu has lofty ambitions, so naturally he has to ignore the things outside the window, and only read the books of sages, or how to enter the cabinet as the first assistant in the future." ”

Xu Jin didn't bother to be as knowledgeable as this kid, so he just smiled and didn't answer.

Xu Jin's attitude of "pretending to be an old man" made Fei Maozhong very unhappy, and his eyes rolled and said: "Brother Xu was connected with his father before, and the wonderful pair came out, and he got a couplet in the next occasion, and I also want to ask Brother Xu for advice!" ”

Fei Maoxian frowned, but he didn't stop it, the second brother was fifteen years old, and he had always been a little arrogant, so it would be good for him to learn a lesson.

Xu Jin smiled and said: "Brother Fei, the right son is a small way, occasionally add some elegance to the power, if you indulge in it, it will be inappropriate!" ”

Fei Maozhong was swallowed suddenly, but he couldn't refute it, like eating a fly, he arched his hand and said: "Maozhong has been taught, but he has to go up in the next couplet, and it's really unhappy not to spit out. Please Brother Xu for advice! ”

Fei Maozhong didn't wait for Xu Jin to refuse, and then said Shanglian, and then looked at Xu Jin proudly.

After the founding of the Ming Dynasty Zhu Yuanzhang, he continued the Yuan Dynasty's system of three provinces and six ministries, and later due to the rebellion of Prime Minister Hu Weiyong, Zhu Yuanzhang abolished the post of three provinces and prime minister, and directly commanded the six ministries. But personal energy is always limited, and taking care of such a large country, the emperor has to die of exhaustion even if he has three heads and six arms.

As a result, a cabinet system was gradually formed, with a number of scholars (up to seven) to assist the emperor in handling political affairs. At the beginning, the cabinet scholars had no real power, and were only equivalent to the current state advisers, and their rank was only five grades.

However, with the passage of time and the change of the throne, the emperor relied more and more on the cabinet, and the status of the cabinet scholars rose, and the power of the chief cabinet scholar was almost equal to that of the prime minister in the early Ming Dynasty, and he was called the first assistant of the cabinet.

Because the bachelors who are qualified to enter the cabinet are generally elderly ministers, Shilin is called Ge Lao, those surnamed Li are called Li Ge Lao, and those surnamed Zhang are called Zhang Ge Lao.

Therefore, Fei Mao's uplink: not old Sige old. is obviously satirizing Xu Jin for wanting to be the first assistant of the cabinet at a young age, which is really self-defeating, and he is smiling and generous.