After listening to Chen Gui's words, Zhao Suo raised his eyebrows slightly and said calmly: "Next year's imperial examination is just a matter of course, but the Jinshi examination is a gathering of countless elites from the dynasty. Although the second son of the Xiao family has some reputation in Bianliang, looking at the world,

You may not be able to stand out much."

"That's true!" Russell stroked his neatly trimmed beard and said with a smile: "I have read some of Xiao Chongwen's usual poems, songs, and articles. Although they are really good, I really want to say that Jinshi

It’s really not possible to win even if you try.”

"The country and the world are full of talents. The second son of the Xiao family has such a great reputation, but we must be careful not to overestimate him. Otherwise, he will fall badly." Zhao Suo said.

Chen Gui watched coldly, but he was like a mirror in his heart. It doesn't matter how talented Xiao Chongwen is, the key is that he is from the Xiao family, and Xiao Yu has always been the main war faction, and has an extremely close relationship with King Jing Zhao Zhe.

Now that the officials are wary of King Jing, the Xiao family has naturally become a target of wariness.

Chen Gui decided to help Xiao Chongwen.

Today, the conversation between the officials and Russell has been spread. I am afraid that Xiao Chongwen's Jinshi examination will be ruined. There are many people in the court who are good at judging faces! The officials are obviously dissatisfied with the Xiao family.

Xiao Chongwen's Jinshi was wiped out for this reason. It was not too simple.

And this delay is three years!

Helping Xiao Chongwen also means helping King Jing. A few words can exchange for this little favor from King Jing and Xiao Yu, so it is worth it.

"Officials, Jieshan!" Chen Gui said with a smile: "The candidates who participated in the examination in Bianliang have always been the best in the country, and their quality is also one of the best. Xiao Chongwen was able to defeat many scholars in Bianliang and let these people

He is sincerely convinced, which shows that his talent is well-deserved. Under normal circumstances, Xiao Chongwen will definitely get a place in the Jinshi examination, unless he encounters some unexpected situation. Otherwise, other scholars in the capital will be surprised!"

There is something in the words of stereotypes.

In the Jinshi examination of the imperial dynasty, each subject requires more than 300 people. The test papers of these guys who have won the lottery in their early 300s will be announced on the list. The officials really want to hold back and ignore Xiao Chongwen. Once the papers are announced, I am afraid that

There will be an uproar in the world.

Chen Gui was reminding the officials and Russell that in such a major matter as recruiting scholars for the dynasty, one must not make any mistakes. If you can fool Xiao Chongwen today, how do you know that you won't fool others in the future?

The scholars of the Song Dynasty were not afraid of scolding the emperor.

Hearing the implication of the stereotype, Zhao Suo's expression changed slightly, but Russell smiled and said: "As long as his talent is truly capable of surpassing many talented people, what's the harm in giving him the number one pick? The imperial dynasty recruits scholars.

, always fair and just.”

Chen Gui said with a smile: "In terms of his skills in doing things, Xiao Chongwen is really talented enough to be number one, but in terms of his articles, his level is a little lower. In my opinion, this person is still short of entering the first class.

, but it’s more than enough in Erjia.”

There are only three people in the first grade, number one, number two, and third overall.

"This person is really good at what he does!" Russell greatly agreed with this point: "Just look at the way this person regained Hengshan Party items this time. It's obvious. What a picky person Ma Xing is, I can't believe it.

It is said that Ma Xing has made a wish to this Xiao Chongwen. As long as Xiao Chongwen passes the Jinshi examination, he will send him to Shaanxi Road and guarantee him a position in the sixth grade. This is amazing!"

Zhao Suo's brows couldn't help but frown. A new Jinshi, even if he was the top scholar, would only be a seventh-grade official at most. However, those who ranked higher in the examination could get the position of Shujishi. This would be a bright career in the future.

An indispensable channel.

Ma Xing actually promised Xiao Chongwen a sixth-grade official position!

When Ma Xing does this, he will be in trouble. It is obviously unnecessary to easily refute the face of a pacifier, and it is without legitimate reasons.

"Xiao Chongwen is really going to Shaanxi Road, and Xiao Ding is even more powerful." Russell took a sip of tea, coughed lightly, and said: "Brothers work together, and their strength can cut through gold. Xiao Ding is brave, Xiao Cheng is resourceful, and Ping

To destroy Li Xu, the Xiao brothers will definitely have to make meritorious deeds. When the time comes, I am afraid that Xiao Ding will become a military governor before he is thirty. And Xiao Cheng, with his ability, with his horse

Xing's care for talents and appreciation for him must have led to consecutive promotions. Maybe in a few years, Xiao Cheng's green robe will be replaced by a red robe or even a purple robe. By that time, Ma Xing will return to China because of his meritorious service.

Bianliang has been promoted to two palaces, and on the road to Shaanxi, no one can suppress the Xiao brothers!"

Hearing Russell's words, which seemed plain but were actually extremely heart-wrenching, Chen Gui's expression changed a little, and he couldn't help but curse Russell for being evil-hearted.

This is a veiled reference to the possibility that the Xiao brothers will form a new force on Shaanxi Road in the future!

"Jieshan, I've said it before!" Chen Gui frowned: "It is not the behavior of an important minister of a country to accuse a meritorious person of meritorious service with nonsense, nor is it the behavior of a gentleman."

Russell chuckled: "Jingsheng, it sounds like I'm not very friendly to the Xiao family, but after closer inspection, I realized that I am doing it for the Xiao family, and even more for the good of the court."

Chen Gui glanced at the other party angrily. With such a big hat off, he couldn't say anything more.

"Okay, okay, you two, why are you arguing about these unnecessary things!" Zhao Suo waved his hands, but he had already made up his mind.

If this Xiao Chongwen is really more talented than anyone else in next year's Jinshi Examination and cannot be held back at all, then he might as well think of a way to make Ma Xing unable to ask for this person from him.

By pinning Xiao Chongwen and Xiao Yu to Bianliang and tying them to him, he was not afraid of what Xiao Ding might do to the west. Zhao Suo still admired Xiao Ding's bravery and ability to use troops very much, whether it was

Whether it was to quell Li Xu's rebellion or to attack Bei Liao in the future, Xiao Ding was indispensable.

"Since it has been decided to withdraw troops from Hebei, we must pay more attention to matters in the west." Picking up the paper in front of him again, Zhao Suo said: "The money and food that Ma Xing needs, the political affairs hall must seize the time to prepare, and use the best possible means."

Send it over as quickly as possible. Don't miss the important event at the Shaanxi Road end."

"Yes, official." Russell nodded.

Chen Gui said: "There is one more thing that needs to be reported to the officials, because it is about Tibetan soldiers. Ma Xing also mentioned it in the excerpt."

Every time there was a big war, the imperial court would definitely recruit Tibetan soldiers. This was also the custom, and Zhao Suo naturally knew it.

"Is it about recruiting Hengshan party members to serve as Tibetan soldiers?" Zhao Suo asked.

"Yes!" Chen Gui said: "Historically, the imperial court recruited Tibetan soldiers without paying any money. But this time Hengshan's situation is special. Hengshan's party has just surrendered and needs to work hard to win over them. Therefore, Ma Xing petitioned the imperial court to expand and show its power.

As the deputy commander of the Guangrui Army, Ren Duozhong served as the training envoy of the Hengshan Regiment, and allocated a certain amount of money and food to the Hengshan Fan soldiers to reassure them."

"Are these people going to be given full-time jobs?" Zhao Suo hesitated a little. If this precedent was set, I'm afraid there would be some sequelae in the future.

"The officials and Dangxiang people are good at fighting. Whether it is to defeat Li Xu now or to attack Bei Liao in the future!" Chen Gui said: "They are all useful. With a mere position and a little money, they can be used as the vanguard of the battle.

I think it’s a good deal.”

"I'm afraid that these Tibetan people will become powerful and cannot be controlled in the future!" Russell said: "Can Xiao Ding really control these Tibetan people?"

Chen Gui glanced at Russell. There was a trap hidden in these words. If it were someone else, he might not have been able to hear it. But Chen Gui also struggled to climb out of the officialdom step by step. Russell wanted to say what he wanted to say, but he

It's clear as soon as you hear it.

Sure enough, after listening to Russell's words, the official's eyes flashed with a hint of gloom.

"Guan Jia, when it comes to this matter, it is also Xiao Cheng's problem!" Chen Gui said: "He recovered Hengshan Dangxiang too quickly, so that he alerted the enemy and forced Li Xu to take action in advance. But Shaanxi Road is not fully prepared yet.

Well, at least, there is not enough food and baggage to deal with Li Xu."

Zhao Suo nodded slightly. He originally planned to complete this matter in one to two years, but Xiao Cheng ran to Hengshan and divided three times and five times, so that Li Xu would be eaten alive if he didn't rebel.

"So right now, the only thing we can rely on is the Hengshan Party. This is why Ma Xing wants to ask for food and wages for the Hengshan soldiers regardless of the rules. At our current speed, it will be at least until next spring and summer.

At the turn of the century, Ma Xing will be ready to launch a large-scale attack on Li Xu, but before that, he can only rely on the Hengshan Fan soldiers to sustain him." Chen Gui said: "If you want the horses to run, there is no reason not to give them fodder.

?”

"Everything Ma Xing reported is accurate!" Zhao Suo returned Ma Xing's notes to Russell and said, "As for how much food to allocate to the Tibetan soldiers and how many weapons to give, the two ministers can discuss and decide on their own.

.”

"Yes!" Chen Gui said.

Russell thought for a while and said: "Since the official family has given money and food to the Hengshan Tibetan soldiers, it is equivalent to giving them a legitimate status. According to the rules, the court will also send officials to conduct inspections and inspections."

"Of course, Ma Xing is also aware of these things. It would be better if we leave them to him." Chen Gui said quickly. Russell is going to send people to Xiao Ding. Whether it is the Guangrui army or the Fan soldiers, Chen Gui is now

I don't want another voice to appear somewhere.

"Well, just let Ma Xing send people there." On this point, Zhao Suo agreed with Chen Gui's point of view, "He is capable and loyal, and he will not fool me!"

Seeing Zhao Suo speak, Russell smiled and nodded, saying nothing.

After walking out of the warm Yanfu Palace, Chen Gui put on his cloak and looked at Russell and said, "Jieshan, why did you come here?"

The meaning of stereotypes naturally refers to Russell's efforts to target the Xiao family today.

"Jingsheng, Luo has absolutely no selfish intentions!" Russell said seriously.
Chapter completed!