Chapter 34: The sky is about to change

Although this is arguing of flattery, it is reasonable and cannot be rejected. The "Imperial College" in the Tang Dynasty is equivalent to the modern "Education Commission". The Chinese studies, Imperial College and four schools under the Imperial College are similar to those of modern Peking University and Tsinghua University, which are holy places in the hearts of scholars. In modern society, in some remote places, some people are admitted to Peking University and Tsinghua University, and the county magistrate will personally come to congratulate him and prepare for his schooling, not to mention the Tang Dynasty without universal education.

However, Chen Wanrong is not an arbitrary person, and Chen Zairong has to make his own decision on this matter and asked, "Zairong, what do you think?"

Chen Zairong bowed to Chen Que and said, "I understand Lord Shen's kindness, but it's still a matter of whether this matter is successful or not. If it doesn't work, I'm so embarrassed."

Huang Boming took over the conversation and said, "No matter how honorable you are, you don't have to worry. He also joined the Imperial College in the past, and he still has some understanding of the Imperial College. You will not have any problems with your talent and character. As for your martial arts strategy, you need not say much about it. The teacher and student in the school are all obvious to all. The prince is wise, has a strong martial arts skills, and is well-versed in military strategies. He will naturally surrender his kindness to you."

Although it was a prediction, he was very confident and had great confidence in whether Chen Zairong could succeed. This sentence was immediately agreed by Qi Xianming: "Mr. Huang is what I want to say. Zairong, if others don't understand your ability, can we still not understand? The county museum has discussed it and is planning to recommend you to the spring curtain for the next year this fall. Now you go to the Imperial College, and it is more appropriate to recommend it to the Imperial College than our county museum."

The curtain means the examination room. The provincial examination or Ministry of Rites of the Tang Dynasty was usually held in spring, so it is called the spring curtain. In the autumn of the first year, local officials in the county and local governments must report the recommended students or township tribute list to Chang'an.

After saying this, Chen Zairong couldn't refuse. He said in a high voice: "If you can't enter the Imperial College, please don't make any jokes from Lord Shen, Mr. Huang, and Mr. Qi."

Chen Que nodded and said, "Brother Chen Nian, when are you going to go on the road? We are also ready."

Chen Zairong pondered for a moment and said, "Brother, when did you say how to go?"

He was really unsure of his mind on this matter and had to ask Chen Wanrong for help. Chen Wanrong thought for a while and said, "If you want to go to the Imperial College, we have to prepare. This way, let's go on the road the day after tomorrow. Do you think it's okay?"

This is a big deal. Chen and his wife must be busy preparing for Chen Zairong. Chen Wanrong was admitted to college that year, didn’t his parents do this? Chen Zairong knew that Chen Wanrong was telling the truth and agreed: “Then let’s do it.”

Huang Boming grabbed Chen Zairong and said, "Zairong, you come to the county hall the morning after tomorrow. All the gentlemen and students in our county hall will work hard for you." Qi Xianming hurriedly echoed.

Chen Que smiled and said, "Brother Chen Nian, then our county will lead the county government to wait for the county hall to show your charm!"

"Thank you Mr. Shen! Thank you Mr. Huang! Thank you Mr. Qi!" Chen Zairong thanked one by one.

This matter was decided, Chen Que and others said goodbye and left. After seeing off the three of them, Chen Wanrong looked at Chen Zairong, as calm as water, without any excitement, as if this happened to others and had nothing to do with him, and was not as enthusiastic as he was about martial arts. What scholars yearned for was the Imperial College, but he had no happiness. This was unreasonable, and there must be a problem. Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "Zairong, go, go to my room, let's discuss it carefully."

Chen Zairong didn't doubt him. He responded and followed Chen Wanrong to the room and said, "Brother, what's the matter with this? The morning after tomorrow, I'll go to the county hall and go directly to Chang'an."

Chen Wanrong did not speak, but stared at Chen Zairong. After a cup of tea, Chen Zairong couldn't stand it anymore and became anxious: "Brother, what's wrong with you? Just say it if you have something to do. What are you always watching me do?"

"I'll ask you, do you know that the Imperial College Commission sent you an examination paper?" Chen Wanrong stared at Chen Zairong.

Chen Zairong didn't think about it and vetoed it: "Brother, where have you said this? How can I predict the affairs of the Imperial College?"

"I ask you, why are you not surprised at all?" Chen Wanrong retorted.

Chen Zairong smiled and said, "Brother, is it necessary to be happy? First, I don't know whether this happened or not. Second, there are more than tens of millions of people who have been to the Imperial College, and I am just one of them. Third, I am more willing to join the army and want to fight against the Turks in the depths of the desert."

"If others will definitely convince you, maybe they will praise you." Chen Wanrong first affirmed it, and then changed the subject: "But you forgot that I am your brother and knows you very well. Although you are not as enthusiastic as joining the army after studying, this time it is different. The prince comes to choose, and once he wins, you will be with him. After the prince ascended the throne, you will be a confidant minister. The prince is a great king and will surely calm the border and calm the people. This battle is enough. How can your wish to join the army be fulfilled?

"Secondly, you have studied and served the prince from the Imperial College. After the prince ascended the throne, you can be given a Jinshi. You are the disciple of the emperor. How many scholars in the world can be the disciple of the emperor? What an honor, you will never imagine. Both wishes to join the army can be realized when you pass the imperial examination. At this point, what else can you ask for?"

After a pause, he looked at Chen Zairong and saw that he was still calm and constant, without any change. Chen Wanrong finally asked: "You have no surprises for such a big event. There is only one explanation. It's not that you don't care about it, but that you know it first. Am I right?"

Chen Zairong burst out laughing: "Brother, you're thinking too far. What you said makes sense, but I really want to fight against the Turks, not to go to the Imperial College."

Chen Wanrong said sternly, "Okay, I won't go to the Imperial College. I'll tell my parents that you are going to join the army to fight the Turks. I'll talk now."

"Thank you, brother, I'm waiting to hear the good news." Chen Zairong was so energetic that he was very enthusiastic.

"I think beautifully!" Chen Wanrong tried his reaction and pondered: "After Rong, I always look a little strange about this, something is not right. These days, you have been helping your home when you come back from the county hall. You haven't contacted people outside, unless it's the one named Duan. Who is he?"

"Brother, why do you think so?" Chen Zairong asked back without answering the question.

Chen Wanrong analyzed: "Mr. Huang said he wanted to introduce you to the Imperial College. In just a few days, the documents were sent. It was said that it was the first one, which meant that there were still exams later. Anyone with discerning eyes knew that this was a lie. The Tang Dynasty was so big, and there were more than a hundred people taking exams. They came from all over the world. How long did it take? Why was the court so anxious? Is there no problem here?"

"Brother, what you said makes sense, and I think so too. But these things are not something that we, the people, can know. Even if this is the situation laid out by the court and the documents have been sent, we still have to do it." Chen Zairong started to instruct.

This is very reasonable, and Chen Wanrong couldn't ignore it, but he was still a little worried: "How much do you know about the surname Duan?"

"He is a good person! Brother, I can only tell you so much." Chen Zairong sealed Chen Wanrong's mouth first.

Chen Wanrong knew that he couldn't ask, and there was a very critical question: "Is he from there? You have to tell me."

When Princess Taiping and Li Longji are extremely fierce in the fight, it is very dangerous once they are involved. One mistake is not a matter of killing oneself, but a major event of destroying the family and killing the nine clans. Chen Wanrong had to deal with it carefully and reminded: "The world changes a lot, and it is often unexpected. It is normal for the weak to become stronger and the strong to die."

Chen Wanrong did not say which side was there. Chen Zairong knew that it was referring to Princess Taiping, and shook his head and said, "Brother, if the name is not right, the words are not right. The affairs of the country require more status. Even if she has two hearts, she does not have that status. Besides, from my perspective, the prince is a genius and is extremely smart, and he will be temporarily stubborn. One day, the prince will show his ambitions and set the world."

His view of Li Longji is consistent with history. As long as Duan Hui is not helping Princess Taiping, Chen Wanrong will feel relieved and encourage Chen Zairong: "As long as it is not someone over there, you can do it yourself. However, I want to remind you that you have to be careful in everything. Your parents are old and don't want to be implicated because of you."

"Brother, I understand!" Chen Zairong promised loudly.

Chen Wanrong waved his hand and said, "Go."

Needless to say, Princess Taiping and Li Longji fight very fiercely, which is a sign of a change of the world. The interests of himself are extremely great, and Chen Wanrong has to consider it carefully. Princess Taiping and Chen Longji fight extremely fiercely, and the situation is particularly complicated. If one is not good, it will cause a disaster. It is best to ask Chen Rong not to go. The reason is easy to make up and you can pretend to be sick.

However, this was the prince presided over the assessment. It was better to ask the prince to select talents than to be more appropriate. Princess Taiping was powerful, and most of the court officials joined her party. Only Yao Chong and Song Jing and other few officials in the court did not rely on her. The prince was at a disadvantage. If a group of young talents were selected by her side, the power would be stabilized. Ruizong's move was very clever. This was an excellent opportunity for Chen Zairong and he should not be missed.

Only the voice of Chen Wangshi sounded: "Wanrong, are you here?"

When he opened the door, he saw Chen Laoshi and his wife standing at the door. Chen Wanrong invited the two elders into the house and asked, "Mom, what's the matter?"

Chen Hushi hesitated for a moment and said, "Wanrong, my father and your mother have discussed it. If Rong goes to Chang'an the day after tomorrow, he will have to go to the family to take the exam. Is it okay? We are discussing it, it's appropriate for you to go."

Chen Wang was afraid that Chen Wanrong would not agree, so he hurriedly said, "Wanrong, if you don't take personal care of such a big thing, your mother will not be able to let go. Ning County is close to Chang'an, and it takes only one day to go back and forth, so you can't make any mistakes. Don't worry about the family affairs, with your father, mother, Shang Rong, Huahua, and Master Wang, and others to help you, and you must make the soap."

The two elders followed Chen Wanrong to make soap for the longest time. Although they had no chemical knowledge, they saw a lot of them. It would be fine to supervise them. Chen Wanrong really did not read the wrong person. Xiao Shangrong was smart enough and had almost mastered it. Even if he walked away for a few days, he would not have any problems. He smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll go to Chang'an."

Chen Wanrong is a family of four, and he is extremely smart and has a flexible skill in doing things. He is the best candidate to send Chen Zairong, and he cannot be pushed away even if he wants to.

In order to rest assured, Chen Wangshi smiled and said, "Wanrong, you prepare, your father and I will prepare for Chen Zairong." He pulled Chen Laoshi and went happily.

There was nothing to prepare for this. Chen Wanrong wanted to bring some money on his body and just go to Chang'an. He responded and ordered the soap to make. He would go out the day after tomorrow and put Xiao Shangrong around him. He gave some advice, especially the things to pay attention to, and explained it repeatedly until Xiao Shangrong understood it.

Early the next morning, Zheng Jianqiu brought his friend to pick up the goods in a carriage. Chen Wanrong had already prepared his goods, so there was no problem.

While the loading time, Chen Wanrong invited Zheng Jianqiu to serve tea. Zheng Jianqiu smiled and said, "Brother Chen, this is not necessary. However, I have a few words to say to you."

"I'll ask for advice from my elders." Chen Wanrong knew that his words would only benefit him, but not harm him.

Zheng Jianqiu followed Chen Wanrong into the house, and Zheng Qing, who was accompanying him, also followed him in. Chen Wanrong asked the father and daughter to sit down, served tea, and asked, "I wonder what the old man has to do?"

"I'm so serious, I dare not see the teachings." Zheng Jianqiu smiled and said, "This is not your business, but your brother's honor. No matter how glorious it is, it's really good! This is a good opportunity for fish to jump over the dragon gate, so don't miss it. What do you want in life? Fame, money, and women's beauty are not. Just a chance, and you can show the opportunity you have learned in your heart! Only those who have no ambitions will pursue fame, wealth and beauty, just like flowers and beauties. No matter how glorious it is, it's not like this. He is determined to fight against the Turks in the desert, so that good men will have such ambitions. If they choose the prince, they are afraid that they will not be able to do what they want?"

This statement coincides with Chen Wanrong's view, especially in life, the one who pursues is a chance to show what he has learned in his heart. Isn't Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, Li Jing and others the same kind of people? If Chen Wanrong hadn't known him, he would have been shocked. No one would have thought that a businessman would have such a clever view.

Chen Wanrong praised: "What the old man said is so true, he has been taught!"

Zheng Jianqiu shook his hand and continued: "The opportunity is the opportunity. Whether he can choose the prince depends on his luck.

If you want to leap the dragon gate, besides being successful in the imperial examination, there are other ways to vote for the title. Become a famous minister and famous minister in the court, and recommend it to them, and have a bright future."

The trend of fame in the Tang Dynasty was prevalent. In order to seek a future, some scholars even wrote articles with a wonderful pen like a flower. Some even wrote a "Famous Letter" and boasted themselves hard in order to win the favor of the powerful. This is indeed a shortcut. This is his heart-wrenching words.

"I thank you for your kindness, my husband." Chen Wanrong thanked him with fists.

Zheng Jianqiu pondered for a moment and said, "In my opinion, although Brother Wu is just a historian, he is a righteous person. From the emperor to the civil and military officials, he still has three respect for him. If he comes to support him, the prince will definitely surrender his kindness to Zairong. According to my opinion, Brother Wu has a lot of praise for Zairong. If you are interested, Brother Wu will definitely agree happily."

Chen Wanrong is very familiar with Wu Jing's character and integrity. Although historians are not at a high level, even the emperor wants to give in. Emperor Wu of Han was very dissatisfied with "Records of the Grand Historian", and still did not dare to kill Sima Qian, allowing "Records of the Grand Historian" to be circulated in the world. "Dong Hu directly blames Zhao Dun" and "Wu Jing but Zhang Shuo" are all popular historian stories.

If Wu Jing was willing to sponsor, the possibility of success was greater. Chen Wanrong was unwilling to Chen Zairong to take this opportunistic approach and said with a smile: "I don't think this is necessary for this matter! Zairong's temperament must also know that he wants to make a fame and a future based on his own abilities."

After the prince ascended the throne, he would definitely reuse the old people of the Eastern Palace. I don’t know how many people were trying to do this good opportunity, but Chen Wanrong refused. Although Zheng Jianqiu was open-minded, he couldn’t help but be stunned: “My brother Chen’s ambition is certainly disappointing, but some things can’t be done by just ambition. Taking a shortcut will result twice as much with half the effort. Brother Chen, you have to think about it. If you agree, I will arrive in Chang'an today and say a word to Brother Wu.”

Chen Wanrong was grateful for his warmth, but I agreed to this matter, and Chen Zairong might not agree, and smiled and said, "It's a matter of trouble. But let's forget about this matter. I think Zairong still wants to win fame with his own talents."

Zheng Jianqiu sighed: "Brother Chen, I have said all this. You have to think about it yourself. The goods have been packed, so I will say goodbye."

Chen Wanrong got up and saw him off. Zheng Qing approached Chen Wanrong and asked in a soft voice: "Brother Chen, are you going to send Brother Zai Rong to Chang'an?"

"Yes! My parents are worried and want me to follow me." Chen Wanrong knew everything about her.

Zheng Qing blinked her bright eyes and said, "Brother Chen, I haven't seen my mother and brother for many days. I'll go to Chang'an with you. OK? Please don't think I'm cumbersome."

"You are joking. I'm so happy to have a wonderful woman like you, a well-educated and knowledgeable woman who walks with you, and chatting on the road." Chen Wanrong admired her from the bottom of his heart.
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