Chapter 3 Small towns and villages, big towns and villages
The Zheng family and the Qin family moved into the palace and each got a luxurious mansion in the imperial city. Compared with the ordinary homes of generals and ministers, this mansion is no different, but compared with the previous homes of the Zheng family and the Qin family.
The mansion is countless times better.
Although the feeling of homesickness cannot be concealed by the superior material life, as the saying goes, "I am happy to miss Shu", the prosperity of the capital and the wealth of the palace still opened the eyes of the Zheng family and the Qin family, and made them more convinced: follow Zheng Nan here.
, is the right choice.
On this day, Zheng Nan climbed out of bed early, performed the seven styles of Feng Ling in the huge back garden, and then dressed up. Today was his first time entering the palace to meet the saint, so naturally he had to make himself look good.
After being energetic and packing everything up, Zheng Nan rode on a one-horned jade horse and headed towards the Golden Palace.
"Your Majesty is going to court, and all the officials will be present!"
With a long shout, Zheng Nan entered the Golden Palace together with civil servants wearing various court uniforms and military generals wearing various armors.
Needless to say, the magnificence of the Jinluan Palace, Zheng Nan couldn't help but marvel at the energy of the civil and military officials. Zheng Nan couldn't tell what the civil officials had to offer, but Zheng Nan could sense this military commander. He
I just feel that among the generals in this hall, even the lowest ones have reached the level of the earth, and there are some who are standing in the front, Zheng Nan can't feel the strength at all! This means that their strength is far above Zheng Nan.
While he was looking at the civil and military officials, Zheng Nan suddenly saw all the officials kneeling down in unison. When he looked up, he realized that His Majesty the Emperor had arrived and had already arrived in front of the dragon throne.
"Your Majesty, long live my emperor!" Zheng Nan had no choice but to bend down and follow the flow, shouting along with the crowd.
"Everyone please stand down." His Majesty the Emperor sat down and raised his hands to signal the officials to stand down.
Only then was Zheng Nan able to take a closer look at the current Holy Emperor. He saw that the middle-aged man sitting on the dragon throne had a ruddy complexion and a plump sky. There was an indescribable momentum in every gesture. Zheng Nan could not help but nod secretly, but he felt
There was a movement in my heart, which seemed to come from some movement in the sea of blood.
"Uh...it feels so comfortable..." A childish voice came out, and Zheng Nan realized that it was the little girl in the sea of blood who had woken up.
While Zheng Nan followed the officials in their positions, he communicated with the little Tu Niu in his heart: "Tu Niu, why did you wake up?"
Zheng Nan was a little confused at this moment, but he clearly remembered that the God of the Earth said that Tu Niu used too much force when she got angry last time, and she might have to take a good rest in the depths of the sea of blood.
"I...I'm not sure," the little girl's voice was still a little weak, and her thoughts were weak. "I just suddenly felt very comfortable and had a very close feeling, so I woke up.
.”
Zheng Nan raised his eyebrows when he heard this, as if he had thought of something. Before he could go into details, he heard the God of the Earth speak: "Haha, this is a good thing. Tu Niu must have felt the true dragon energy in the emperor, so she woke up.
come over!"
"The spirit of a true dragon?"
"That's right, the little earth girl was transformed into the dragon aura of the ancient heavenly dragon, and her attribute is earth. However, the emperors of this generation contain purple dragon aura. The purple dragon aura is very special and is consistent with any other dragon aura!
Haha, if the little girl stays with the emperor for a while, there should be some benefits."
"Oh?" Zheng Nan's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but look up at Emperor Huangfuchuan. Looking at him now, Zheng Nan finally understood where the indescribable aura in him came from - that was the dragon's energy, the dragon
Powerful!
While Zheng Nan was communicating with Tuniu, the God of the Earth, His Majesty the Emperor had already discussed several matters with the courtiers, and these matters were automatically ignored by Zheng Nan. However, at this time, Emperor Huangfuchuan's words
But Zheng Nan became interested.
"Prime Minister Xiao, I heard that the Xiao Clan is posting hero posts to summon hidden heroes from all over the world. Is this possible?"
As Huangfuchuan finished speaking, an old man stood up and laughed, but without saluting the emperor, he directly replied: "That's right, but this matter is only an internal matter of the Xiao family, I don't think there is any need to report it.
"
Suddenly, there was a low noise from the courtiers in the hall. Obviously, Prime Minister Xiao's attitude surprised them. Zheng Nan also bit his lip and looked at Prime Minister Xiao with a deep meaning in his eyes. Obviously, this Prime Minister Xiao was
Those people from the Xiao family and the golden-faced man are like a den of snakes and rats!
Huangfuchuan, who was sitting on the dragon chair, narrowed his eyes slightly, and he was obviously a little unhappy. However, after pondering for a moment, he smiled coldly: "Since it is Prime Minister Xiao's family matter, I don't need to ask any more questions. Prime Minister Xiao does things."
, I am naturally relieved."
Immediately, Huangfuchuan turned around and smiled, whispering something to the eunuch beside him. After a moment, he heard the eunuch say loudly: "Zheng Nan of Longyuan City, come out to see me!"
Zheng Nan was watching the show of "Prime Minister Xiao" from the side, but he didn't expect that he suddenly called out to him. He straightened his clothes and stood up naturally: "Zheng Nan, a commoner, I have met your Majesty."
Zheng Nan's voice was not loud, and his attitude was not arrogant at all, but his tone was neither humble nor arrogant. While he respected the emperor, he did not appear humble.
"Haha, you are Zheng Nan from Longyuan City." Huangfuchuan looked at the young man in front of him and couldn't help but nodded secretly, "As expected of the person jointly recommended by Yun'er and the Lord's son, he is indeed of extraordinary magnanimity."
"The son of the Lord?" When Zheng Nan heard this unfamiliar title, he couldn't help but be curious. How could he be recommended by such a person for no reason? Could it be...
"Zheng Nan, now my good daughter and the Lord's precious son have jointly recommended you to the court and want you to be an official. What kind of official do you plan to be?" Huangfuchuan chuckled. Apparently, he had just been appointed by Prime Minister Xiao.
Arrogance has lost face, and now he wants to lighten the mood.
All the civil and military officials in the court turned their attention to Zheng Nan, but Zheng Nan didn't take it seriously at all and said without thinking: "The common people have never been an official before, so they don't understand the knowledge of being an official, and they don't know what is a good official or what is good.
I'm not afraid of making fun of you. The common people's nickname in the past was 'Zheng Da Biao', which means they don't understand anything, so it's up to you, Your Majesty, to decide which official you want to be."
Zheng Nan's words caused laughter in the court. Before the emperor could reply, Zheng Nan continued: "But the common people just heard about an official position and found it quite interesting. I hope your majesty can arrange a similar one for me."
"Oh? What official position?" Huangfuchuan was also intrigued by Zheng Nan.
"Just now, the common people heard that your majesty called that old gentleman 'Xiaochengxiang'?" Zheng Nan said, pointing to Prime Minister Xiao, who was at the top of the list of officials, and continued: "Please forgive the common people for being rude, I think
If an old gentleman like this old man can manage small towns and villages, then how come ordinary people have to manage large cities and villages."
When they saw Zheng Nan pointing at Prime Minister Xiao's nose and saying that he was "old and senile", all the civil and military officials in the court fell silent. However, when they heard his misinterpretation of "small cities and rural areas" and "big cities and rural areas", they all laughed.
:This guy is so funny!
"Hahaha..." Even His Majesty the Emperor couldn't help laughing, and said quickly: "Zheng Aiqing, you misunderstood! This is Prime Minister Xiao, not from a small town or country. You heard wrong! But some of what you just said still make sense, I
I heard that you are capable of both civil and military skills, so why don’t I give you a position in a ‘big city and country’ and let you be the head guard of Dongcheng in Dragon City and manage the ‘big city and country’ in Dragon City?”
Zheng Nan raised his eyebrows. How could he not know about the position of the 'General Guards of Dongcheng'? That was a position that controlled a quarter of Dragon City's guard force, with 50,000 soldiers and horses! He was a little unbelievable, because although this position was
Not high, but the power is really not small!
Before Zheng Nan could reply, Prime Minister Xiao stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this is not good! This kid doesn't know anything when he comes here, how can he take on such a big position? I recommend my son Xiao Ruyi to take this position.
, it will definitely be hundreds of times better than this one!"
"Hey, Prime Minister Xiao's words are wrong. Zheng Aiqing is the candidate recommended by the princess and the lord's son. How can you say that he doesn't know anything? The young master is talented, so naturally I have another appointment." Huangfuchuan smiled when he heard this.
Said to Prime Minister Xiao.
"Hmph, I think Ruyi is suitable for this position, and the Xiao family, full of loyal people, all think so too!" Prime Minister Xiao snorted coldly, but refused to give in, and behind him there were more than a dozen people wearing various court uniforms.
The people who came forward were obviously from the Xiao family camp!
"Prime Minister Xiao, please don't be rude! How can the person your Majesty likes change on his own initiative?" At this time, a strong man stood out from the generals on the other side and shouted at Prime Minister Xiao.
When Zheng Nan took a closer look, he saw that this person was someone he knew - General Protector Xia Houzhen!
When Xia Houzhen said these words, several generals in military uniforms were seen standing up behind him.
Obviously, there are two factions in the court! One faction supports Zheng Nan, that is, supports the emperor, led by Xia Houzhen, most of whom are generals with military background; the other faction supports Prime Minister Xiao, most of whom are civilian officials.
Family disciple!
The scene was tense for a moment. It seemed that the people of the Xiao family faction were not afraid of the name of the emperor at all, and they all looked angry and arrogant. On the contrary, the royalist faction had a smaller number of people, but they lost in terms of momentum.
At this time, Huangfuchuan couldn't help but sigh in his heart: It's a pity that the ancestors had rules and the lineage of the Protector Tianzun was not allowed to go to court. Otherwise, if there were all the heavenly powerhouses from the Protector Tianzun lineage, how could the Xiao family dare to be so arrogant in the court!
When the situation was difficult to resolve, Zheng Nan smiled coldly and said: "Hahaha, isn't it just an official position in a 'big city and country'? What's there to fight for? I think being an official should be for those who are capable. Since
Now if anyone wants to compete with me, then he should come after me, Zheng Nan! I am just a country bumpkin, is it possible that that guy named Xiao Ruyi still doesn’t dare to compete with me?”
As soon as these words came out, the civil and military officials in the court immediately focused their attention on Zheng Nan, secretly sighing at his boldness for daring to challenge Prime Minister Xiao again and again.
Prime Minister Xiao's face was even more ugly. He glanced at Zheng Nan coldly, rolled up his sleeves and said, "Okay! Since you said so, I will set up a ring outside the imperial city tomorrow for you and Ruyi to compete.
!”
"Your Majesty, what do you think?" Seeing that Prime Minister Xiao had fallen into the trap, Zheng Nan smiled slightly, bowed to the emperor and said.
Looking at Zheng Nan's expression, Huangfuchuan seemed to be full of confidence, and he also needed a step to save his face, so he said: "Since Zheng Aiqing is not afraid of trouble, let's set up the arena tomorrow and you and Xiao Ruyi will fight!"