Although Xu Xun was very interested in seeing the outcome of Li Mengyang's PK against Wang Shouren. But there were too many examples of fires at city gates affecting pond fish from ancient times to the present. He didn't want to get into trouble by watching the fun, so he had no choice but to give up this trip.
Lively went to fulfill his duty as a host as he just said, and took Xu Zhenqing and the others into the car and went straight to the No. 1 Scholar Building.
The results of the imperial examination were released today, and the Number One Scholar Building on the Shichahai Sea in Xicheng is another first-class good fortune. Even if there is only one number one scholar in the palace examination, many people who won the imperial examination still chose this place to have a banquet to congratulate. Xu Xun
He had booked a large private room on the top floor in advance. Although several young people were blocked from the door by the clerks, who were bowing one by one and then one by one, he still led them through the door smoothly.
Go upstairs.
After they were seated and the food and wine were served, Xu Xun sent Jin Liu, who was following him, to watch outside. As soon as the door closed, he stood up and poured a glass of wine for Xu Zhenqing, then filled it himself and raised the glass.
"Today's first cup is, of course, congratulations to our second-class champion!"
"How can this be done? Logically speaking, I should be the one thanking the prince for his help again and again..." "Hey, the world is big. Today is the day to be named on the gold list. Of course you are the biggest Jinshi. Brother Zhu and Wen, what do you think?"
Zhu Zhishan and Wen Zhengming were joking with Xu Xun just now, so naturally they didn't help him now.
Xu Zhenqing couldn't resist the instigation of these two harmful friends, so he had to raise his glass and drink it all in one gulp. However, just after he drank the first glass, Xu Xun filled up the second glass again, and this time it was delivered to him with both hands.
in front of.
"This second cup is for you who went to the palace to take the imperial examination with your hands tied. The imperial censors impeached you for being disgraceful and reckless. Even Dongchang got involved, but you
Xu Changgu turned the bad luck into good luck and still picked up Chuanlu!"
Xu Zhenqing had heard some rumors about the impeachment of the censor, but he had never heard of Dongchang's involvement. At this time, he learned that his title on the gold list was really involved in such a wide range of things, which he had never experienced before.
With such a strong wind, he turned pale for a moment. However, after Zhu Zhishan had a drink with him, he said with a smile: "Since the Crown Prince said that Xiao Xu turned bad luck into good luck, then the matter should be over.
If you ask me, I have already passed the biggest hurdle. 1 Xiaoxu, what else do you have to worry about? What is there to be afraid of when soldiers come to block the water and cover it up with earth? Even if you are a Jinshi, there are three to four hundred people in each subject, and your name can move the world.
How many of them are there?” “But today, the people in the Golden Palace just kowtowed from a distance, and even the emperor’s face was not clearly seen, just in case...”
Xu Xun knew that Xu Zhenqing was worried that the emperor would judge people by their appearance, so he put an end to this in advance. Not only did he secretly make some efforts when Gu Dayong inquired about Xu Zhenqing's details, but he also made preparations. He was not worried about Xu Zhenqing's character, but
The court officials are talking about good looks, and there is no plastic surgery these days. If Xu Zhenqing never gets ahead because of his appearance, wouldn't all his efforts be in vain?
"Instead of worrying about the emperor, it's better to worry about yourself. Brother Changgu, after you win the imperial examination, you will be selected for the palace. If you stay in the palace, you will be a commoner for three years. Everyone will regard you as the prime minister. If you can't stay in the palace, what is Dali Temple?
Taichang Temple and even Guanglu Temple are not sure. After so many years, who will still remember you as a second-level Chuanlu? But this time, you have made a big fuss and offended a lot of people. Besides, you can just forget it.
It also takes three years for Hanlin to be awarded an official, so what I want to ask is, do you have any relatives among the officials who you can rely on?" Xu Zhenqing was silent for a moment, while Zhu Zhishan and Wen Zhengming looked at Wen
Zheng Ming sighed and said, "How can we be acquainted with each other? Because we are as famous as Bohu and have a very good friendship. We harmed Cheng Shangshu in the past. In the past few times when we went to the capital for examinations, it was too late for others to hide from us. How could we be there?"
Who can help? Otherwise, if Xiao Xu is in such bad luck this time, the crown prince will not be the only one to lend a helping hand." Because of Xu Zhenqing's incident, Zhu Zhishan, the oldest, thought about it and only suspected that Mr. Jiao Shilang was in front of him.
On his body, and Xu Xun's appearance was so coincidental that he once quietly asked if Jiao Fang and Xu Xun had any disputes, but the news from the outside really made him completely confused. Someone outside actually said that Jiao Fang and Xu Xun were...
Shibo and nephew are worthy of each other, and the latter takes care of the former, and it doesn't seem like he has any hatred. So, he said simply and sincerely: "1 Xiaoxu has no relatives in the capital. Can Shizi be a good person to the end?"
, help him get through this difficulty?"
"This matter is actually not difficult. Lou only needs to tell Jiao Shilang that Brother Changgu has a relationship with me. I expect that Jiao Shilang will have to give me this face." After Xu Xun finished speaking, he saw Zhu Zhishan and Wen Zhengming gathered together.
Lu was overjoyed, and he immediately changed the topic and said, "But you need to know that I am the prince of Xing'an Bo, a close minister of the prince. I am not a good person in the eyes of the court and the scholars. If you have a relationship with me, brother Yu Changgu
His future is greatly disadvantaged.
Moreover, Jiao Shilang seems to have taken care of me again and again, but in fact, not only is there no friendship, but there is also grudge. What if he promised well on the surface, but actually publicized the good relationship between you and me, even if
By His Majesty's blessing, Brother Changgu may have a hard time choosing a school. So to be honest, if there is a way, not only would it be better for you not to choose this path, but it would be more serious to stay away from me.
"Your Majesty has helped me over and over again. If I still despise seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages because of this, then I am not being ungrateful and disrespectful, but I am worse than a pig or a dog." The more Xu Zhenqing listened, the more excited he became, and he was determined.
After saying the previous sentence, he stood up, poured a full cup, and held it in front of Xu Xun with both hands. "When I first arrived in Suzhou, it was Brother Bohu who generously donated money and recommended me repeatedly, and that's how I got the name of a talented man. And now.
When I arrived in the capital, if it hadn't been for the prince's repeated help, I might not even be able to attend the Golden Palace Examination, let alone talk about the future. Whether I can stay in the palace is a matter of days, there is nothing to force. The prince is so unscrupulous, even with Jiao Shilang
I have told all my grievances and grudges, but I am not regarded as an outsider. With this glass of wine, I have made the prince a friend!" After hearing this, Xu Xun immediately stood up, took the wine glass, and saw that Zhu Zhishan was already filling Xu Zhenqing's cup with quick eyes and hands.
When he got there, he smiled and said: "Since you said you have made friends, why do you still talk about being a prince? You are older, it doesn't matter if you call me "virtuous brother" or just call me by my name.
Not to mention that Suzhou and Jinling are not far apart. You and I have the same surname.
This fate is extremely rare!"
"Okay, then respect our fate!"
The two drank at the same time and filled the bottom of the cup. Then you looked at me and laughed at the same time. Zhu Zhishan and Wen Zhengming looked at each other, thinking that the three of them were looking at each other in a dark way, so instead of asking others
It is better to treat people with sincerity than to look at people's faces. It should be noted that although Xu Xun is young, he is really a cheerful and upright person, otherwise there are many people in the capital who can write poems, even famous talents can be caught in this year of competition.
There are a lot of them, so why not find Xu Zhenqing?
After three or two glasses of wine, he tore apart the most important thing. Xu Xun was less worried when he opened his mouth. He raised his glass to toast Zhu Wen. He looked at Xu Zhenqing and said, "When the matter has come to this point,
Now that Chang Gu has made up his mind, in addition to the initial idea, I have another way to deal with the current problem. But if this plan works, then that’s it, if it doesn’t..."
"If it doesn't work out, it's my fate. I can't blame others!"
"Okay!" Xu Xun was quite impressed by Xu Zhenqing's true character. After cheering at this moment, he said word by word, "Since the censor and Dongchang have criticized your character one after another, the matter has been settled. Then
Nowadays, only talent and learning are left. You are now the number one in the second class. Except for the two Zhu Wen who are good friends with you, most of the Jinshi can't help but feel dissatisfied. There are more local poetry societies and literary societies in the capital. Before the selection,
Changgu just goes from place to place and builds his reputation first!"
"Good idea!" The reputation of the four great talents in Wuzhong did not come out of thin air. If Tang Bohu hadn't won the first prize in the past, if it weren't for the four people who were deeply loved by academic officials in the local area and appreciated by Shangguan, if it weren't for their poems and articles,
There are no rivals in Wuzhong. In the past few years, Jinshis from Jiangnan have entered the court, but they are the only four who firmly occupy the name of the Four Talents? Zhu Zhishan was so excited by Xu Xunliao that he was actually an old man chatting for a while.
The crazy young man directly picked up an empty bowl next to him, picked up the wine jar, poured a large bowl full of it, drank it down, and then poured another full bowl straight to Xu Zhenqing.
"Compared with the previous frustrating methods, this method is more refreshing!"
Xu Zhenqing, a foreigner who moved to Wuzhong, was able to quickly enter the mainstream circle. Apart from Tang Yin's acceptance and recommendation, his own artistic talent and learning were extremely good. At this time, he subconsciously took the bowl of wine and drank it down.
Then he nodded heavily and said: "Okay, I will give it a try as my wise brother said! But the selection of the library depends on the judgment of the elders, not just on each person's reputation..."
Of course I know, otherwise how could Wang Shouren, who was as famous as Shaodong, fail in two subjects, and then fail to be elected as a commoner?
Xu Xun smiled slightly: "Whether you are a commoner or not is of secondary importance, but the most important thing is not to let people forget you as a person.
What's the use of being famous for a while and then being suppressed into obscurity? In short, Changgu, just go ahead and make a name for yourself, but remember, when people ask about your arm injury, you
Just tell the truth that there was a fire at the city gate and Chi Yu was injured by a few gangsters. Don't mention the previous quarrel with Zhuohuang. Even if others ask, remember to be vague and say that you don't remember. You don't have to worry about the rest.
As for Zhu Wen..." Seeing Xu Xun looking over, both Zhu Zhishan and Wen Zhengming felt unspeakably nervous.
"A few of your poems, Eunuch Xiao, were sandwiched in Changgu's ink scroll and have been submitted to the emperor. Although the emperor did not comment on whether the poems were good or not, he praised your two poems a few times. If you are not busy,
If you want to go back to your hometown, you might as well stay in the capital for a while." As expected, as soon as he said this, Zhu Zhishan and Wen Zhengming agreed wholeheartedly. Looking at the three people who were so ambitious, he couldn't help but smile in his heart.
This time Jiao Fang lost his wife and lost his troops, but this time he used a series of combination punches not to temporarily knock the person down, but to make Emperor Hongzhi completely disgusted with Jiao Fang!!.