A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

During a morning assembly at the imperial palace, discussions at Hanlin Academy revolved around disaster relief efforts in Henan and Shandong. Scholars speculated on potential envoys favored by Emperor Hong Zhi. Shen Xi encountered Wang Shou Ren, who was unexpectedly assigned to assist in disaster relief, indicating his rapid career advancement. Wang revealed that Sun Zhi Tong would lead the relief mission, a choice signaling the emperor's intent to prioritize reputation over past mistakes. Later, Shen Xi met Yu Niang and Zhou Pang Zi, who discussed the urgent need for grain transport for flood relief, highlighting the complexities of court politics and personal connections amidst the crisis.

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