The examiner was also shocked. It had only been less than two hours. Are you handing in the paper now? Besides, it was almost time for dinner. Why don’t you leave without eating?
"This examinee, the question is too difficult. If the question is too difficult, you should think more. If you give up like this, how can you live up to these ten years of hardship? If you think about it more, handing in a blank paper will not do." This examiner also came from a poor family.
Knowing what this imperial examination means to the candidates, I can't help but feel a little resentful towards Zhao Kai.
"Who said you handed in a blank paper? I've already finished it. OK, No, here you go, sir. I also thought that 20,000 to 30,000 words should be enough."
After Zhao Kai handed the test paper to the examiner, he left without looking back, leaving only a handsome figure behind.
"What? Twenty to thirty thousand words, you kid, don't try to frame me~~~this~~~"
The examiner couldn't calm down for a long time as he looked at the neat and smooth article without any correction and the ink marks on it that had not yet dried.
Zhao Kai came out of the examination room feeling relaxed, as if he had answered the right questions in the college entrance examination and then wrote an essay with perfect marks. It would be unreasonable if he didn't win the exam, but whether he was in high school or not was none of his business.
, it’s over now, it’s time to move on,
"Hey, Zhao, this way, come up quickly!"
Zhao Kai was about to go back and pack his bags when he saw a woman shouting her name in a restaurant not far away. The only girl he knew in Tai'an City was Zhang Gaoxia. Zhao Kai was helpless.
Why can't I see her everywhere, but I just happened to go up to say goodbye, and we are still friends after all.
This restaurant is not considered luxurious, and it is far from the standard of the Zhuangyuan Building. There are several guards with weapons guarding the entrance of the corridor. Except for myself, everyone else who wants to go up has been stopped.
When I got upstairs, I discovered that not only Zhang Gaoxia was present, but also a middle-aged man with blue eyes, sitting at the table, looking calm and confident. Regardless of his temperament, his eyes were...
Knowing that this person was Zhang Julu, the prime minister of the current dynasty and the most powerful official in Liyang, I originally thought that I would not see this famous official in the snow this time, but I never thought that I would take advantage of this little girl today.
"Why did you get out so quickly? Is the question too difficult? No, you are the most talented person in the world now. Why would you take this mere imperial examination seriously?"
Seeing Zhao Kai coming up, the little girl was very happy. She kept chattering and almost forgot about Zhang Julu next to her. Only when Biyaner beside him couldn't help but coughed dryly did Zhang Gaoxia react.
"By the way, I will introduce you to a big shot today, a big one. Dad, this is the one I told you about, the most talented man in Liyang, a very powerful one!"
Needless to say, the person this girl wants to introduce is her biological father Zhang Julu. The little girl is simple-minded and knows that her father is the highest official in the dynasty, and Zhao Kai has participated in the imperial examination, so he will definitely join the dynasty in the future.
If you are an official, you can ask your father to help you when the time comes, so that your career will be smoother.
"Zhao Kai, the junior disciple of Shangyin Academy, has met the Chief Assistant." Zhao Kai bowed to Zhang Julu. This was the first time he saluted someone from the capital. This was a treatment that even Yuan Benxi and the second prince did not receive.
"Gao Xia, please go out first. I have something to discuss with your friend. No eavesdropping is allowed!"
It can be seen that this giant deer is also very doting on his daughter. Zhang Gaoxia went out angrily. Before leaving, he did not forget to wink at Zhao Kai, which meant: You must behave well in front of my father!
After Zhang Gaoxia left, Zhang Julu's voice sounded coldly:
"Your surname is Zhao? Are you from Shangyin Academy? You are also the son of that person in the palace, right?"
Zhang Julu is so smart, how could he not guess Zhao Kai's identity?
"Master Zhang is indeed very discerning, but I have never regarded him as my father. I have only met him once since the day he was born. Just think of me as Chen Xiaokai."
Zhao Kai was also helpless. It seemed that he could not get rid of his identity as an illegitimate prince. Big bosses paid attention to this matter wherever he went.
"I have no control over the relationship between you and your father, but I hope you stay away from Gao Xia. As a prince, you have a high status and a naughty little girl, so you cannot afford to be high."
Zhang Julu's words were sharp and unquestionable. In his opinion, Zhao Kai, an illegitimate son of the royal family, was so high-profile as soon as he came to the capital, gained such fame, and even got close to his own daughter. It was obvious that he had bad intentions and wanted to
Use your own strength to rise to the top.
Zhao Kai also said that he was wronged. He had never taken the initiative to contact the eldest daughter of the Zhang family. He was always passive. Although marrying the eldest daughter of the Zhang family did have the opportunity to win over the most powerful official in Liyang, but...
If I really want to live a soft life, then why don’t I marry Xu Weixiong? Can you, Zhang Julu, be bigger than Xu Xiao?
Hey, that's not right, then why don't I marry both of them! There are two powerful father-in-laws hugging each other. It's beautiful to think about it! Ah, a real man stands between heaven and earth. He should cultivate the spirit of awe-inspiring.
How can we be allowed to eat soft rice if we do things that are fair and aboveboard?
"Sir, you are joking. Your love and I are just ordinary friends. Besides, even if I want to do something, I won't rely on your power, sir." Zhao Kai spoke righteously and looked upright!
"It better be so!"
Zhao Kai then said: "Sir, do you think that the reason I bowed to you just now is because you are the prime minister and have a high position? You are wrong. This ceremony is to thank you for doing this for the people of the world and for these countless children from poor families.
"Everyone in the world thinks that you have overwhelming power and are tyrannical. You have controlled the government for many years and even influenced the emperor's decision-making. But I know that you, Zhang Julu, are the one who truly seek the welfare of the people of this world."
Zhang Julu's face changed slightly. Unexpectedly, this young man still had some eyesight. The look he looked at Zhao Kai was not as harsh as before. Zhang Julu had heard many flatterers like him, but what he said from the mouth of a prince,
This was his first time hearing it.
"Since ancient times, it has been difficult for poor families to produce noble sons, and they have been monopolized by these powerful officials. Master Zhang is in a high position, but he still cares about the poor families. He has opened the door to the poor people in the world and given them hope. Everyone in the world thinks that Beiliang is the
There are hidden dangers in Liyang. Only adults know that Beiliang is the savior of my people in Liyang~~~"
Zhao Kai's words were sincere and he hit the mark with every word, which made Zhang Julu's mouth naturally smile.
"Oh? As a royal family, aren't you afraid of Beiliang's power?" Zhang Julu was a little surprised by Zhao Kai's attitude towards Beiliang. Almost everyone in Tai'an City, including the one sitting on the dragon throne,
They all wish that all the 350,000 cavalrymen in Beiliang would perish together with the barbarians in Beimang.
"Afraid? I'm afraid only those in the palace know fear. Without Beiliang's 350,000 cavalry, how could Tai'an City sing and dance to achieve peace? It's a pity that those idiots in the palace don't care about this. They can't kill the wife of a family, but they still want to
It is really unreasonable to attack someone else’s son!”
"Of course the consideration of the royal family is that the country will last forever and last for thousands of generations. As for principles, power is the greatest principle." At this time, Zhang Julu changed his view of Zhao Kai and was no longer as aggressive as before.
"A drop of water should be repaid by a spring. This is a truth that even children know. The royal family crossed the river and demolished the bridge, unloaded the mill and killed the donkey. It really makes us feel chilly. I am afraid that this world will not be peaceful for many years. Mr. Zhang and others
The power of the year is overwhelming. To put it bluntly, the royal family supports you to check and balance Beiliang. After the death of the King of Beiliang, I am afraid you will not have a happy death. I know that you are not afraid of death, but you must always leave a path for yourself and your family.
The back road, right?"
"Well, we ministers are like the royal dogs. We can kill them whenever we want. Do you think it won't be like this when you sit in that position? The old emperor even said before he ascended the throne.
How about sharing the world with Xu Xiao? But as for the result, you have also seen the people sent to kill their father and son in batches over the years. After all, you still want me to help you ascend to the throne, right? "
Zhang Julu didn't know if he was really angry, and even the late emperor dared to criticize him.
"Even if I don't sit in that seat, I won't allow those ungrateful and ungrateful people to sit in that seat. Those who are ungrateful are in high positions, enjoy glory and wealth to themselves, care about the people, and protect the world. Those who are like this will not die well.
Shidao, I, Zhao Kai, will not agree!"
"But what can you do? It would be better if you were a legitimate child, but you are just an illegitimate child." Zhang Julu shook his head helplessly, as if he was laughing at Zhao Kai's naivety.
"Have you ever heard of a saying, ten years can tell the spring and autumn, a hundred years can tell birth, old age, illness and death, a thousand years can tell the rise and fall of dynasties, ten thousand years can tell the stars have changed, it is too short to win people's hearts in one day, let time prove it
Whatever it is, although the road is difficult and long, don’t be afraid to move forward!”
"My teacher once said that when a scholar studies, if he is poor, he will take care of himself; if he is successful, he will help the world; if he is not talented, he is willing to do what he can for the world!"
After Zhao Kai finished speaking, he looked up at the sky outside the window. Suddenly, a ray of sunlight shone directly on him. The next moment, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the sky in Tai'an City!