amaotonovel Chapter 687 Discussion
Chapter 687 Discussion
The old lady smiled and said on the other end of the phone: "Child, I told you that you can do it. Work hard, and if you have any difficulties in the future, just tell grandma." Lin Yue hung up the phone, her heart full of emotion. She didn't expect that her small act of kindness would bring such a big change. On Monday, Lin Yue officially joined the company. In her new job, she worked hard and was proactive. With her efforts and talents, she soon gained recognition from her leaders and colleagues. And her relationship with the old lady became closer and closer, just like a grandparent. In this city, Lin Yue finally has a place of her own. She also understands that although life is sometimes full of setbacks and difficulties, as long as you keep a kind heart and face it positively, you will always usher in a turning point inadvertently. And the warmth and opportunities at that corner will also become the most precious wealth in her life, inspiring her to keep moving forward and pursue a better future.
Traveling through the Qing Dynasty: the imperial examinations and the princes
Chu Tian was originally an ordinary history student in modern society. He was obsessed with ancient history, especially the history of the nine sons competing for the throne in the Qing Dynasty. One day, when he was studying ancient books in the library, a mysterious light suddenly enveloped him. When the light faded, he found himself in a completely unfamiliar world. On the street, people were all wearing long gowns and jackets, and the buildings in the distance had flying eaves and brackets, showing the ancient style. He pinched himself and felt a sharp pain, and then he realized that this was not a dream. After some inquiries, Chu Tian was shocked to learn that he had traveled to the Qing Dynasty and was at a critical period of the nine sons competing for the throne. Chu Tian was full of worries, but he also knew that the most urgent task was to find a way to settle down. Fortunately, he studied history and knew the ancient imperial examination system well. After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to take the imperial examination. Since then, Chu Tian has studied hard day and night, relying on modern knowledge and a deep understanding of history, he has passed all the tests in the imperial examination room. On the day of the announcement of the results, Chu Tian actually won the first place in the imperial examination. For a time, he became famous and became the focus of heated discussion among the people in the capital. The news soon spread to the ears of the princes. These princes were racking their brains to fight for the throne, and they all set their sights on the new number one scholar, wanting to bring him under their command to add strength to themselves. The eldest prince Yinzhi took the lead. One day, Yinzhi sent someone to invite Chu Tian to his mansion. Chu Tian stepped into the mansion and saw a deep courtyard with carved beams and painted rafters, showing luxury. Yinzhi greeted him with a smile on his face, patted Chu Tian on the shoulder and said: "Chu No. 1 Scholar, I invited you here today because I want to make friends with you. You are talented. If you can help me, I will not treat you badly in the future." After that, he winked, and the attendant beside him brought a tray full of gold, silver and jewelry. Seeing this, Chu Tian was startled, and he knew that Yinzhi was trying to win him over. He bowed slightly and said calmly, "I am grateful for your kindness, my eldest brother. But I am new to the officialdom and just want to concentrate on my work and serve the court. I dare not have any other unreasonable thoughts. This gift is too expensive. I dare not accept it." Yinzhi saw Chu Tian refused, a flash of displeasure flashed across his face, but soon he smiled again and said, "Chu Zhuangyuan is indeed a man of integrity. I will not force you. If you need me in the future, just come to me." A few days later, the third brother Yinzhi also invited Chu Tian. Chu Tian came to Yinzhi's mansion and saw that it was full of books, and literati and scholars came and went, which was quite bookish. When Yinzhi saw Chu Tian, he smiled and said, "Chu Zhuangyuan, I have heard that you are very talented. Today, I see that you are indeed worthy of your reputation. I like literature and have close contacts with many literati. You and I have similar interests. Why don't you come to my house often and discuss knowledge together?" Chu Tian understood Yinzhi's intention. He said respectfully, "The third prince likes literature, and I admire you very much. It is an honor for me to communicate with all the literati. But I am still young and I am afraid there will be many shortcomings. I hope the third prince will forgive me." Yinzhi nodded with satisfaction and said, "Chu Zhuangyuan is modest. If there is a chance in the future, I will recommend you to the emperor." The fourth prince Yinzhen's way of winning over was more obscure. He did not invite Chu Tian directly, but chatted with Chu Tian intentionally or unintentionally at a court banquet. Yinzhen's eyes were deep, and his words showed unique insights into the affairs of the court, which made Chu Tian secretly admire him. After the banquet, Yinzhen's confidant found Chutian and hinted that if he could support the fourth prince, he would be able to rise to prominence in the future. Chutian fell into deep thought. He knew that Yinzhen was ruthless and meticulous. If he chose to stand on his side, he would be involved in a cruel power struggle. However, Yinzhen's talent in governing the country gave Chutian a glimmer of hope. After careful consideration, he replied to Yinzhen's confidant: "Thank you for your kindness, Fourth Prince. Chu will consider it carefully." The eighth prince Yinsi's means of winning over were more clever. He learned that Chutian liked poetry, so he held a poetry conference and invited Chutian to participate. At the poetry conference, Yinsi took great care of Chutian, chanted poems with him, and had a good chat. After the meeting, Yinsi left Chutian alone and said earnestly: "Chu Zhuangyuan, I admire your talent and your character. Now the situation in the court is complicated. I am dedicated to the welfare of the people. If you help me, I will be able to achieve great things." Chutian looked at Yinsi's sincere eyes and was moved. But he also knew that Yinsi had many followers and a huge influence. In this battle for the throne, all forces were eyeing him covetously. He said tactfully: "The eighth prince has the world in his heart, and I admire him deeply. But Chu has just entered the official career and needs time to understand the situation. I hope the eighth prince will give me some time." The ninth prince Yinzhen, the tenth prince Yin?, and the fourteenth prince Yinzhen took another approach. They sent people to secretly monitor Chutian, trying to catch his handle to threaten him to join their side. Chutian noticed this situation and was very angry, but he did not dare to act rashly. He knew that in this intricate palace struggle, if he was not careful, he would fall into an irretrievable situation. Faced with the solicitation of the princes, Chu Tian was in a dilemma. He did not want to be involved in this cruel power struggle, but he knew that he could not stay out of it. After careful consideration, Chu Tian decided to remain neutral for the time being. He wanted to rely on his own abilities to gain a firm foothold in this ever-changing court. Since then, Chu Tian has worked diligently in the court, and with his talent and wisdom, he has repeatedly made military exploits and gradually won the appreciation of Emperor Kangxi.