The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Chapter 199 Climbing Day!

On the second day after the results were released, the Yangzhou government office opened its doors to welcome all the new Chinese candidates. In addition to the examiners such as Cao and Yao, as well as the prefect Lin Ruhai, all officials from Yangzhou, big and small, were present. This was the first difference after winning the examination.

The scholar's uniform is a blue robe. When it comes to the election, he must take off the blue robe and change it to green. He wears a small official hat and a hairpin is naturally indispensable. As Jieyuan, Chen Heng had to wear a red sheet outside his round-collared green robe to show his special status as Jieyuan. This red singlet is also called Pihong. It is full of gold embroidery, exquisite in style and very beautiful. The other juren are just ordinary people wearing red, and they are far inferior to Jieyuan.

This combination of green and red is really beautiful. It was his big day again, and Chen Heng was even more energetic. After giving up, when he led the people into the court, sitting side by side were Cao Tingshou and Lin Ruhai.

There is a saying in the Book of Songs: "Hey, the deer roars, eating the apples in the wild. I have a guest, playing the harp and the sheng." This is also the origin of the Deer Ming Banquet.

As soon as the candidates came in, the musicians sitting around in the corridor began to play the deer singing chapter. During this period, the candidates bowed to Cao Tingshou, the examiner, to express their gratitude for their kindness. When the music stopped, everyone took their seats.

Afterwards, there was a party full of laughter and joy. Although the venue was the Yangzhou government office, it was the honor of a person's life. Even if there was any disrespect, the state officials would not blame it too much.

Most of Dayong's officials took up their posts in foreign lands. When they returned home, they became great gentry in counties and townships, and they were very famous among the people. The two are actually complementary to each other in local governance. If the county magistrate really angers the Juren master, it will be very uncomfortable for the latter to send a memorial to the fellow villagers at the Yushitai.

After Jie Yuan and Chen Heng finished toasting to the principal and deputy examiners, the candidates also lined up in order. However, Cao Tingshou pulled Chen Heng to chat for a few more words, "Your writing skills are so good that you can give it a try even when it comes to the National Examination."

Chen Heng knew that the other party still had something to say, so he just continued to listen while holding the glass of wine. Sure enough, Cao Tingshou said again, "I just want to win the championship in one fell swoop, and I still have to keep polishing."

Chen Heng accepted Cao Tingshou's kindness and said: "The students also have the same intention. The talented people in the world are like crucian carp crossing the river. After passing the exam, I also want to continue to polish my articles."

Cao Tingshou nodded, let Chen Heng go and toast Yao Ziran, and continued to tease Kia Yuan. When he arrived at the deputy examiner's office, Yao Ziran said something different, "Your strategy is very well written."

Receiving this comment, Chen Heng smiled sheepishly, but he was not too self-effacing. He is already the number one in Yangzhou, and he has earned his reputation openly and honestly. If you are too modest, where will you leave the examiner who has a keen eye for recognizing talents?

"If you are interested in going to the Imperial College to study, you can also drop by the Ministry of War." Yao Ziran made no secret of his admiration for Chen Heng, "The door of the Ministry of War is always open to you. I think the Minister will also appreciate it after reading your policy. your."

Chen Heng quickly thanked him for his kindness. This was indeed a benefit for Juren. You can go to the Imperial College to study, or you can go to the Six Chronicles to learn about political affairs. There are many yamen in the six ministries and six subjects in the central government. How can it be enough to just rely on more than 100 Jinshi in a three-year batch? Talented people are the backbone of doing things.

When the people who were nearby heard this, they all cast envious glances. Everyone is smart and knows very well the benefits of having an appreciative superior in the officialdom. Whether the same thing is left to you or to a Jinshi or Juren with the same experience, it all depends on Shangfeng.

Even though Yao Ziran is only a fifth-rank doctor, Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of War is about to be promoted to Minister of War. Although he has lower official qualifications, he is highly appreciated by the higher-ups and is very likely to be promoted to the position of Shilang. At that time, he will be a serious third-rank official, and he will be one of the few high-ranking officials in the capital.

Chen Heng drank two glasses of wine in a row, and his face was already red. Without stopping, he held the wine glass directly in front of Lin Ruhai. Good guy, this Uncle Lin is an old acquaintance. What kind of friendship do they have? At this moment, he had a straight face and said solemnly: "There is no limit to learning, and we must guard against arrogance and impetuosity. Only then can we make further progress." ”

Okay, okay, you old boy, you deliberately broke up with me, right? Chen Heng responded on the spot, "What the teacher teaches is that the students must remember it."

This, this, this...

With one sentence, everyone turned their attention. Even Cao and Yao were very surprised. Looking at Lin Ruhai, who was wearing a scarlet robe, his face turned red. They didn't expect that he and Chen Jieyuan had such a story.

Lin Ruhai's reaction was even more interesting. She wanted to laugh but was holding back her laughter. Her eyebrows kept trembling. She picked up the wine glass and drank a full glass. Good guy, the two masters in front of me only took a sip, but when you come here, you just drink it in one sip, right?

"Okay, okay." Lin Ruhai felt very happy. He said again, "Don't drink too much."

Eh~~ The sound of these words makes other people’s teeth sore.

Chen Heng suppressed a smile and responded: "Yes, teacher."

The prefect had set such a tone, and no one, including the prefect Zhang Shangxian, had the guts to persuade Yuan Duo to drink. Except for Li Bian who ignored Chen Heng'ai, everyone else kept saying nice things.

Chen Heng looked around and found Xu Pingzhi, the then Jiangdu County Magistrate, in the crowd. He came to him again with a wine glass and said, "Thank you, sir..."

"Hey, Brother Chen, you're so polite. You should call me Brother Xu now." Xu Pingzhi chuckled quickly. He passed the examination and was indeed qualified to call the county magistrate a brother. The friendship was very easy to talk about.

Chen Heng laughed when he heard the sound and said sincerely: "Thank you, Brother Xu, for the county pilot program back then."

In fact, what Chen Heng really wanted to thank was the other party's extrajudicial kindness in the matter of his second uncle. Without that extrajudicial kindness, Chen Heng's path to the imperial examination would have been basically impossible.

Xu Pingzhi drank a cup of wine tacitly, and also smiled: "When I first met Brother Chen in the county exam, I knew you would have this day. I wish you will pass the imperial examination in the future and show what you have learned in your life."

"Thank you, Brother Xu."

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After the Luming Banquet, the Chen and Qian families will prepare for the banquet. But Cao and Yao are destined to miss this matter. They set off to return to Beijing on the second day of September to report to the court on this provincial exam. Together with it, there are also the examination papers of this time's candidates.

This matter is also strange. According to convention, the examination papers of candidates will be made public to show fairness. But when it comes to Chen Heng, all his articles are clearly listed, but the examination paper of policy essays is blank.

If Cao Tingshou was not a formal Hanlin Academy scholar, he had long been famous and had a reputation as an honest official, the failed scholar who saw the essays would have already made a fuss.

This little setback did not affect Chen Heng. Only the fifteen-year-old Jieyuan Gong has added some mystery.

The Chen family has been busy preparing food recently, and they also feel the difference of having a juren master in the family. Originally, when they went out, only a few acquaintances greeted them. Now, when they go to the vegetable market to buy vegetables, the store owners know their names and origins.

The fun is really wonderful. Only the Chen family is in high spirits, and the cautiousness in the past is gone. Today, their old Chen family has been famous in Yangzhou.

Among them is the credit of Chen Ji Car Shop, and the female workers in Qiupu Street have spread the word. Before, the female workers only admired Chen Heng, the person in charge, but now that he has passed the imperial examination, the female workers have gone home and asked their children to follow the example of Jieyuan Gong and study hard.

September 10th is a sunny day with a cool autumn. The Chen family is preparing a banquet in the neighborhood to entertain the guests.

This event is very lively, and the whole neighborhood can be said to be out. Originally, the Chen family only prepared 20 banquets, but there were so many people who wanted to congratulate them that they had to add 10 more.

The Chen family's place was not big, so they had to set up a tent on the road, which made the already bustling east city even more crowded. People coming and going heard that it was the winner of this provincial examination who was hosting the banquet, and they were happy to come and ask for a cup of congratulatory wine.

It was the relative Hu Yuan who came to help who had a vision and prepared five more banquets early to prevent this situation.

It is worth mentioning that on the day of the banquet, Uncle Lin brought his whole family, young and old, to the banquet, and Wang Xianming and his wife were also there. These two were the nobles in Chen Heng's life, the nobles among the nobles, so they naturally had to sit at the top. They were taken care of by Chen Heng and Chen Gaishan personally.

Although Xue Ke failed the exam, he also came to congratulate his friends in person. He was free and easy, and had some of the casualness of literati. Although the blow of failing the exam was great, he didn't care much about it today.

Unexpectedly, Uncle Xue, who had not been seen for a long time, also came with Baoqin and Fan. Chen Heng was naturally very happy about their arrival and personally invited them into the hall.

There were two most core banquets, one in the central hall and one in the back house. The status of the guests sitting there was similar, including Lin Ruhai, Wang Xianming, Xu Pingzhi, Xu Jinhou, Xue Zhen, Xue Ke, Qian Dayou, Jiang Yuanbai, and a few other seats were reserved for Chen Heng, Chen Qi, and Chen Gaishan.

As the representative of the main guest, Uncle Chen Huaijin was eloquent and entertained guests outside with Hu Yuan and Hu Xiangheng. I don't know if Uncle was scared because he met Lord Xu and remembered the beating. He didn't dare to speak when he saw Lord Xu from beginning to end.

During the banquet, Xue Zhen looked at the Chen family with envy. In the courtyard, there were also many car dealers and jewelers in the city, as well as other gentry and celebrities.

What does it mean to be a carp leaping over the dragon gate and becoming a dragon in one day? The benefits of passing the imperial examination are clear at a glance. The first place in the provincial examination can almost be said to have stepped half a foot on the title of Jinshi. There is no need to say what kind of dragon and tiger he will be in the future.

The climax of the banquet was the unveiling of the plaque. The plaque of "first place" written by Lin Ruhai, which was made by Chen Qi and several carpenters, was unveiled and hung high under the onlookers.

From then on, people passing by the door of the Chen family would see this "first place" plaque and weigh their attitude when talking to the Chen family.

Chen Heng, who had toasted in front, made an exception and came to the back house just to toast the three teachers' wives. Today, Liu, Jia, and Xie were all present.

Among them, Pei Huaizhen was unable to come in person due to physical reasons, so he had to let Xie come for him. For the regret that this mentor could not come in person, Chen Heng had to put his feelings into the wine glass and asked his teacher's wife Xie to drink it on his behalf.

"Heng'er, you did a good job." Liu's words were the simplest and most direct. She was watching Chen Heng walk over step by step, and her few words were full of complex emotions. From the small Shanxi Village, a farmer's son worked hard and finally became a juren.

Who knows the bitterness. This teacher's wife was also full of emotion, and she was also the happiest for Chen Heng in her heart.

Jia Min had seen many young talents. Although she was surprised that Chen Heng could get the title of Jieyuan again, she did not have much excitement on her face. She only said in an appreciative tone: "Heng'er, you need to keep up the good work."

This daughter of the Duke was a little embarrassed in front of outsiders. It can be said that the idol burden was at work. However, Chen Heng was aware of Jia Min's care for him on weekdays. He thanked her sincerely immediately, and Jia Min also drank a full cup, which showed her attitude towards Chen Heng. After all, he was the beloved disciple of her own official. She was just tight-lipped and would never be rude. Today, she even prepared a gift in person and brought it to Heng'er, the child.

"Yes, Master's wife." Chen Heng accepted the order respectfully and toasted to the last Master's wife, Mrs. Xie, "Master's wife, I have been slow in my studies these past two years. I am sorry for the trouble you and the teacher took to taking care of me."

"It's because you are willing to work hard." Ms. Xie's kind-hearted look, and now she smiled, which made people feel like spring breeze, "Heng'er, Master has also prepared a gift for you. Please remember to go home in the next few days. "

"Yes, Master."

Chen Heng had a full drink. On the way to study, he had not only the diligent teachings of his teachers, but also the help of several teachers and wives. His face was red now, but his mind was still clear, and his eyebrows were as bright as stars, which attracted the attention of the female family members in the back house.

Fifteen-year-old Xie Yuangong, although he has the eyes to enter a high-ranking family. But to the people of Yangzhou, he was already a first-class son-in-law. What's more, the other party is so handsome and handsome, which can't help but make people's hearts flutter.

Jinshi sounds like a prestigious title. But you can only meet a few Jinshi in your lifetime. Moreover, the Jinshi were all gathered in the capital and would not leave even if they were alive. This shows how valuable it is to lift people up.

Everyone has a beautiful heart, and the women sitting in the row quietly inquired about Chen Heng's marriage. Daiyu, who was at the same table, had already brought wine, stopped Chen Heng on his way out, and said with a smile: "Brother, don't you have a drink with my sister?"

"Hahahaha." Chen Heng laughed and glanced at Jia Min carefully, seeing that her expression was as usual, nothing unusual. He took the wine flask brought by elder sister Chen Qing, filled the cup, and said to Lin Daiyu, "My sister's talisman is very useful."

Lin Daiyu smiled when she heard this. Before the provincial examination, she not only prepared fruits and snacks, but also went to Emperor Wenchang's temple to ask for a talisman for Chen Heng, wrapped it in a sachet and gave it to Chen Heng. I saw a sachet made by myself hanging on my brother's waist. She was even more happy.

Lin Daiyu wore a bright-colored skirt today, which was very beautiful. She was still young, so her already stunning appearance added to her scholarly style. She didn't look at Jia Min. She picked up a glass herself, touched it with Chen Heng with a smile, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Brother will still be in high school. Then my sister will go to Wenchang Temple for you to ask for the emperor's blessing."

The female relatives here, all of them who are not human beings, all feel that something is wrong. The enthusiasm for inquiring in my heart disappeared a lot unconsciously.

They couldn't help but think: It is indeed a good man, Baijia Qiu. This daughter of the prefect is probably also attracted to Duke Jie Yuang.

The Chen family did not dare to make such an unreasonable thought. The Lin family's family status was too high and there was a huge difference between them and the Chen family. They simply thought that Chen and Lin were childhood sweethearts and had a deep relationship. Only Chen Qing, who was already a mother, saw it and smiled.

The little book boy of the Lin family who disguised herself as a boy has also grown up.

Bao Qin is also here today, but she is wearing ordinary clothes, not as good as Lin Daiyu who is dressed up. In the past two years, Chen Heng relied on her a lot for many things on Qiupu Street. It was just that it was not convenient to talk today, so Chen Heng glanced at her and saw that the other party kept her head lowered, so he didn't pay much attention.

As 'brothers', they will still have plenty of opportunities to drink tomorrow.

Anyway, he had to celebrate the New Year before leaving Yangzhou for the capital.

After telling Daiyu to drink less, Chen Heng saluted several elders before leaving.

Watching the handsome young man leave, Mrs. Liu took Mrs. Gu's hand and said, "It's so fast. This kid is already old enough to get married." This sentence was meant for Mrs. Jia. How could Lin Daiyu hide her thoughts from this female middle school student Zhuge. Seeing that the children are getting older, brothers and sisters, if you don’t take action, be careful that someone else will get there first.

Gu and Zhou looked at each other and nodded. The two of them are more interesting. The first person who comes to mind is the one from the house next door. After holding this girl back for so many years, now that Yinglian is about to turn eighteen, she needs to give her some explanation.

Hahahaha, bad, bad. I really don’t know whether it’s because I got into the wrong sedan chair to marry the right man, or because Yue Lao was drunk and ordered the mandarin ducks carelessly.

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On September 15, as soon as the banquet was over, Chen Heng came to the mountain chief's house to meet Pei Huaizhen. Today is just a small gathering of teachers and students. Except for Lin Ruhai and Wang Xianming, no one else is watching.

Pei Huaizhen looks good these days, she just wears more clothes than ordinary people. Three teachers chatted with a student for half a day before arriving in the lobby before lunch.

Seeing that the three mentors all had serious faces, Chen Heng calmed down and sat in the seat prepared for him by the butler, although he didn't know what was going to happen.

"I will go to the capital after the new year." Pei Huaizhen spoke first, and he was the most important among the three teachers. As soon as he finished speaking, the other two teachers nodded in agreement.

"When you go to the capital, you will inevitably have to deal with trivial social matters. Although you are still young, at your age as a teacher, I am afraid that you will not be able to reach adulthood." Pei Huaizhen laughed, stretched out his hand to stop Chen Heng's open mouth, and just smiled, "Taking this opportunity, let the three of us tie your hair and wear a crown."

Chen Heng was shocked when he heard the sound. He didn't expect that the teachers had arranged this. It is an interesting thing for a man to win the crown at twenty, so far ahead of schedule.

"Heng'er, are you willing?"

"The three masters personally tied their hair, and the disciples were overjoyed." Chen Heng stood up from his position and bowed down.

"Okay, okay, sit back." Pei Huaizhen smiled and waved her hands, and looked at Lin Ruhai and Wang Xianming again. At the age of the mountain leader, it is naturally impossible for him to do it himself.

The latter two chuckled lightly and stepped forward one after another, and together they started to take off Chen Heng's hair scarf. Chen Heng sat obediently and allowed himself to be manipulated by the teachers. At the screen, two more figures suddenly walked over. One of them is Xie and the other is Daiyu.

The mistress is holding a wooden case in her hand, on which is placed a small white jade crown, shaped like a small glazed moon crown, which is crystal clear and white, very beautiful. Next to it is a square-head mushroom hairpin, which will pass through the hollow of the white jade crown to fix the hair. Net towels and fluttering towels are indispensable.

The so-called floating scarf is the most popular scholar hat at the moment. There are two black belts hanging down the back of the brim, which move with the wind, and are elegant and extraordinary.

Wang and Lin are both experts in this field. After they have done a good job of bunting up the hair of the younger generation, they put on a net scarf to prevent it from being untidy, and then put on a set of white jade crowns. The floating scarf is worn last, and with the green Juren robe, the image of a Jiangnan talent has appeared in front of everyone.

Chen Heng looked at Lin Daiyu strangely, wondering how she got in. The latter stood next to Xie, winking at her brother, with joy in her eyes.

Uncle Lin couldn't stand it anymore, and explained to his student, smiling: "She insisted on coming here, and uncle can't do anything about it."

"It's a happy event, more people, more fun." Wang Xianming said indifferently, and looked at the child again. The more he looked at the child, the more he liked him, and he was even happier.

"That's right, that's right." Lin Daiyu choked, half laughing and half happy, "In this way, I have also seen men tie their hair." In fact, Daiyu's real purpose was to record the important moments in Chen Heng's life. Missing the college entrance examination that year was really a regret for Lin Daiyu.

"We three have discussed your name." Pei Huaizhen took over with a smile, "Brother Xianming said that he named you Heng because he hoped you could understand the principle that perseverance is gold. Fortunately, you have come all the way and have not forgotten your original intention."

Chen Heng stood up and walked in front of the three masters. Pei Huaizhen continued: "We decided to give you the name 'Chixing'. First, we want you to keep working hard and achieve your goal. Second, we hope you remember to not forget your persistence along the way and not give up all your previous efforts."

Chixing? Chen Chixing

Chen Heng nodded happily, having understood the deep meaning of the name given to him by his teacher, and immediately said: "I will never forget the expectations of the three masters."

"One theory breaks the double void, and the practice is carried out in the great country." Lin Ruhai smiled and explained the origin of the name, "Don't forget to add this sentence when others ask about it in the future."

"Yes." Chen Heng also laughed and accepted the teacher's teasing. This is a poem by Qi Ji of the Five Dynasties. He didn't know much about Zen poetry, and it was only after Lin Ruhai reminded him that he remembered the origin of the allusion.

Lin Daiyu laughed from the side: "Then I have to call you Brother Zhixing from now on?"

The three mentors laughed out loud, Chen Heng tilted his head to hold back his laughter, and replied: "Sister, you should continue to call me brother. It's more accustomed to it."

"No." Lin Daiyu pursed her lips, blinked her eyebrows, and said quirkily, "Brother Zhixing, Brother Zhixing. I will call you like this for a few more days, haha."

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On the 16th, the two examiners Cao and Yao had already reported to the court, and the papers of the Yangzhou Jieyuan also came to Li Zhi after many twists and turns.

The grand court meeting on the 15th had just ended, and he had some free time in the imperial study today. At this moment, he was holding Chen Heng's policy paper in his hand and reading it over and over again.

Not long after Cao and Yao, who were specially summoned for questioning, left, Li Zhi was eager to see them and said to Xia Shouzhong, "Go and summon the prince to see me."

"As you wish, Your Majesty." This prince was worth Xia Shouzhong's personal trip. The distance to the East Palace was not far. After receiving the order, Xia Shouzhong ran out and brought back the prince Li Xian soon.

The prince was nearly thirty years old and was Li Zhi's eldest son. But his appearance and personality were more like his mother. Compared with Li Zhi, who had a strong temper, Li Xian, who was gentle and introverted, was very popular with the ministers in the court.

The top two figures in Dayong chatted like ordinary people when they met. Before Li Xian could salute, Li Zhi stopped him and said impatiently: "Why do we have to go through all this between father and son? Don't worry, Wei Yinghong from the Ministry of Rites is not here today."

"That's right, Dad, I just said less formality." The Crown Prince Li Jun said, "Grandpa, your grandson is here to pay his respects to you."

Li Zhi noticed the little follower behind his son early in the morning. Seeing that he was acting cute, he couldn't help but scold him: "At this time, why are you not studying with the teacher, running to me?"

Perhaps because the emperor lacked too much warmth, Li Zhi was very tolerant to his children. When he saw his favorite crown prince, although he scolded him, his expression was not stern.

"Grandpa, I just had lunch. The teacher told me to rest more." The twelve-year-old Li Jun rushed in front of Li Xian and danced towards Li Zhi.

Li Zhi also accepted this reason, and only raised his eyebrows, looking over Li Jun's head, looking at his eldest son, and said excitedly: "Prince, come forward."

"Yes, father." Li Xian responded and came to the imperial court. Li Zhi couldn't wait to hand Chen Heng's article to him, and said proudly: "It's good that you two came, take a look, hahaha, this is the talent for the prime minister I picked for you."

Li Xian was curious after hearing this, picked up the test paper and found a place to sit, and Li Jun stood behind him, looking around. After the father and son finished reading the article, Li Xian had drunk two cups of tea without knowing it, and immediately said happily: "Dad..."

Li Zhi liked to hear his son call him like this, it was really close. He raised his hand, stopped Li Xian from talking, and took the initiative to raise his eyebrows and replied: "How is it? Are you satisfied with the phoenix I brought for you?"

Li Xian laughed and nodded in agreement. He hurriedly said: "Wait until the beginning of next spring, he will go to Beijing to participate in the imperial examination. I must find a way to meet this person."

Wait until the beginning of next spring? Li Zhi disagreed. Chen Heng had already passed the provincial examination and everything was ready. How could he, the emperor, wait for him until next year? Ridiculous!

"Tomorrow, I will send someone to invite him, as a reward for his policy paper." Li Zhi smiled proudly. He had waited for Chen Heng year after year, and now he couldn't wait even a moment. "When Chen Heng arrives in the capital, please take care of him for me."

At the end of his words, Li Zhi added, "His teacher is also Master Pei. We are like fellow students, Jun'er!"

Li Zhi's shout startled Li Jun, who was still marking papers, and he immediately replied, "Grandpa Emperor..."

"Then you must not act naughty and arrogant in front of him. The great talents in ancient times all have their own temperaments, and they are always difficult to invite but easy to send. If you make him unhappy, he will resign and find a mountain forest to live in, fulfilling his good reputation, but making our family look bad in the history books."

Li Zhi put his hands on his waist and stood proudly. He was really concerned about the history books, fearing that he would leave a bad reputation for future generations.

"Yes, grandson will never give him this opportunity." Li Jun's knowledge is still shallow, he can only understand the gorgeousness of the article, but can't see the subtle changes, and curiously asked, "Grandpa Emperor, is this article really that good?"

Li Zhi glanced at Li Xian, both to test the prince's vision and to see his judgment on the matter. The latter understood and directly said for Li Zhi: "The words are meaningful and clear. It is far from being comparable to ordinary brocade articles. He can see through the difficulties of the court at a glance in Yangzhou and come up with a countermeasure. This talent is even better."

That's the reason, no matter how this policy paper is implemented. It is already very remarkable to have this ability. Young people have plenty of time to grow and make mistakes.

Li Zhi nodded and also supplemented Li Xian and Li Jun with Chen Heng's life. When he heard the example of Qiupu Street, Li Jun realized that the person who wrote the article was far more than just writing articles.

"There are many scholars in the world. Those who can see the big picture from the small details and get things done are the talents you can entrust with national affairs in the future."

While evaluating people, Li Zhi took the opportunity to teach the way of employing people, "Wait and see, in a few days, our grandfather and grandson will be able to see him. Unfortunately, if he is ten years older, he should be my chief minister."

Li Xian likes civil officials who can govern the world the most. Hearing this, he laughed and said, "Father, it's a good thing for our family anyway."

"Hahaha." Li Zhi laughed and nodded in agreement.

Okay, the next chapter is the capital chapter, good, good. Please vote.

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