Chapter 738 But even if the secret is leaked, would anyone dare to check me out? (Please subscribe and vote)
Cheng Chubi was a little unhappy. Who said I didn't understand? I not only knew what novels were, but also knew that novels include novels and short stories.
There are also colorful novels, haha... Although a serious person like me is not willing to read novels with negative energy, at least I know a lot of novel titles.
"Mom, what is a novel?" Li Mingda, a smart and studious little cutie, asked.
Empress Changsun gently scratched her daughter's little face and smiled. "The word novel comes from "Zhuangzi Foreign Things" and refers to trivial remarks."
"In the Eastern Han Dynasty, Hengtan's "New Theory" contains: The novelist He Cancong used recent metaphors in Xiaoyu, and regarded it as a short book to manage the body and family, which has considerable words..."
Old Li and his son, as well as Cheng Chubi and Li Mingda, all set their sights on this empress Changsun who was calm and calm, and explained the word "novel" calmly.
Seeing his daughter looking at Guanyin with admiration, Li Shimin, his beloved daughter and lover, suddenly became unhappy.
First, he coughed twice to attract everyone's attention, and then Li Shimin patiently spoke to his daughter.
"What Avalokitesvara said is true, and my husband also remembered it. Ban Gu's "Hanshu Yiwenzhi" contains "novelists" listed among the top ten.
It is recorded in his book: The flow of novelists is based on the work of officials, street talk, and hearsay..."
Looking at this imperial couple who like to show off their extensive knowledge in front of their children, Cheng Chubi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Dad, Mom, you are so awesome..." Li Mingda, this cute little flatterer, made the couple look happy.
The Supreme Emperor Li Yuan over there was a little unhappy. He snorted and turned his eyes to Cheng Chubi.
"Since the emperor asked you to create "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", why don't you show it to me?"
"Father, Cheng Chubi hasn't finished writing yet. How much is left to do?" Li Shimin explained to Li Yuan and then his eyes fell on Cheng Chubi.
Cheng Chubi thought for a while and gave the answer.
"There are a total of one hundred and twenty chapters, and the last fifteen chapters are still to be finished."
This book has been written for almost a year, and it is finally about to be completed.
Li Shimin asked someone to bring over the copy of Miss Wu's handwritten copy of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" from the bookshelf.
"So many?" Li Yuan couldn't help but gasped when he saw the box full of books.
"I'm afraid it will take hundreds of thousands of words."
"If the book is completely completed, it will have approximately 600,000 words." Cheng Chubi nodded.
"You are really not an ordinary person." Li Yuan took in a breath as if he had toothache and looked at this boy Cheng Chubi.
He not only knows medical skills, but also knows how to cook, and he also knows how to invent all kinds of strange and weird things. Well, he also knows the art of investigating things.
This is not the end, we can also create the "Three Character Classic" which is more suitable for enlightenment than "The Thousand Character Classic".
And then he secretly created such a masterpiece.
"If it weren't for the fact that you are right in front of me, who would be as capable as you? Even if you say anything, I would believe it."
Li Yuan's words convinced everyone in the hall, and Wu Meiniang over there looked at Cheng Chubi's back, with a pair of charming bright eyes exuding bright light.
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"Thank you very much, uncle, for covering up for my nephew."
When others left one after another, only Cheng Chubi and Li Shimin were left face to face.
Cheng Chubi quickly saluted Li Shimin and expressed his sincere gratitude to the emperor.
Li Shimin stroked his long beard and smiled.
"If you really want to thank me, then hurry up and get those seals at the back for me."
"Uncle, don't worry, my nephew will definitely get it for you as soon as possible." Cheng Chubi nodded rapidly.
"There are not many days left until the palace examination, and I don't know how prepared the four rural tribute candidates are."
Seeing Uncle Li's frown, Cheng Chubi couldn't help but feel guilty. "Uncle, don't worry, the four of them are probably preparing carefully."
"Well, my nephew is going to take a bath in the afternoon, so he can go and see them."
Li Shimin raised his eyebrows and laughed when he saw Cheng Chubi's expression.
"You kid has never been able to speak. If you really want to go, I'm worried that the four candidates will be frightened by your words, which will affect their preparation for the imperial examination."
"If you are really worried, send a servant to give them some food or other condolences, and they will understand what you mean."
Hearing Li Shimin giving him advice so patiently, Cheng Chubi was a little unhappy that the emperor said that he couldn't speak.
However, I have to admit that what he said does make sense. He was already under a lot of pressure when he had to go to the palace examination.
If he really went there, he might be able to break down the four already nervous Xiang Gongjuzi.
"Thank you uncle for reminding my nephew. When he comes back, my nephew will ask someone to bring them some food and wine to comfort them. This not only supervises them, but also encourages them."
Seeing that Cheng Chubi had changed his mind, Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction, as long as this boy was not allowed to meet those rural tribute candidates before the palace examination.
Hmm... then nothing will be leaked. It is best not to leak anything. But even if it is leaked, would anyone dare to come and check me?
Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but proudly puff out his chest and belly, and twitch his long beard that was carefully groomed.
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Xin Maojiang and Wu Xiangshou, who originally lived in an inn outside Chang'an City, have now moved to the city and live in the same inn as Shangguan Yi and Ren Yatong.
The four of them are preparing for the upcoming palace examination every day, repeatedly writing articles with related content, and even commenting on each other.
After all, the four of them are different from other rural tribute candidates because they were recommended by the old Cheng family, whose entire family is composed of rough men.
The scholars and Juzi who lived with them in the same inn always kept a certain distance from the four of them.
It seemed that if he got too close to them, he would be worried that he would be contaminated by the vulgar atmosphere of the old Cheng family.
This made the four of them feel aggrieved, and they became even more angry and determined to improve themselves. In the past half month, they could hardly leave their homes, and they were not immersed in practicing articles every day.
They just get together to discuss and criticize each other, but these days, because they are not on good terms with the other disciples, even the food is brought to them by the waiter of the inn.
It was now noon, and several local tribute candidates who were also waiting for the day of the palace examination were dining in the lobby.
However, the topic they talked about was not only poetry and books, but also about the four rural tribute candidates who ranked high on the Jinshi list.
Chapter completed!