Chapter 182: Lianzhong Sanyuan King Participates in Politics
"Relax your body, straighten your waist, and don't clamp your legs too tight..." Li Zhang rode on the horse, and Hu Yan Shouxin next to him taught him the key points of riding horses. Since the last time he returned to the capital, Li Zhang decided to learn cavalry. Hu Yan Shouxin also had horses here, and their family claimed to be riding a family, so Li Zhang asked the other party to teach him how to ride a horse.
In his previous life, riding a horse was a noble sport. Of course, he had never had contact with a young citizen like Li Zhang, who was from the bottom, so he lived for two lives and was the first time he rode a horse. At this time, he seemed very nervous, especially after being helped by Hu Yan Shouxin, his body was tight and he didn't dare to move.
Hu Yan Shouxin picked the most gentle maroon horse for Li Zhang. Even though Li Zhang felt uncomfortable with his legs, he did not run around. Instead, he walked around the school ground with a small step. Li Zhang slowly relaxed, and at the same time tried to make himself follow Hu Yan Shouxin's words. The result was really effective, which made him feel the joy of riding a horse.
"Can I run?" Li Zhang slowly felt that he had adapted to riding a horse. He turned his head and asked Hu Yan Shouxin next to him. In his costume films in his previous life, you can often see the male protagonist riding a horse and running wildly. Li Zhang also wants to give it a try now.
"No! Don't, you have just learned it now, so you should let the horse walk slowly. After two days, you will be completely adapted. It's not too late to let the horse trot!" Hu Yan Shouxin immediately stopped Li Zhang when he heard this. It's like this for novices. When they get on the horse, they feel that they have learned it, but in fact they are still far from it. If the horse really runs, 90% of Li Zhang will fall off the horse.
Li Zhang also knew that he was a little too impatient, and he smiled and continued to be familiar with the feeling of riding a horse. In fact, riding a horse is the same as riding a bicycle. It requires skill and the body to adapt to this feeling, so it takes at least a few days for Li Zhang to get familiar with it slowly.
However, Li Zhang was not in a hurry. Anyway, he had nothing to do in the imperial village now. Practicing riding a horse every day can just kill time. Hu Yan Shouxin saw that Li Zhang was good at learning, so he praised him a few words, and then prepared to go back to the military camp to do his business. After all, he is now in charge of the army and his affairs are very busy.
However, just as Li Zhang was riding a horse in the schoolyard with great enthusiasm, he suddenly saw someone coming in from the gate of the imperial village not far away. He didn't care at first, but Hu Yan Shouxin immediately brought people forward because he was responsible for the safety of the imperial village and was strictly prohibited from getting close to this place.
However, after Hu Yan Shouxin stepped forward, he quickly brought the person in front of Li Zhang very respectfully. At this time, Li Zhang realized that the person who came was wearing an official uniform and had a low grade. What surprised him even more was that the person looked familiar and thought for a moment before he suddenly remembered that when Zhao Heng gave the will, the person seemed to be following Ding Wei and Cao Yong.
Those who could be summoned into the palace when Zhao Heng died must be important officials in the court. Li Zhang did not dare to neglect at this time and wanted to dismount immediately, but others had short calfs and were still supported by Hu Yan Shouxin before. Now it was not easy to get off. Even if one of his legs had left the kickstick, but he couldn't reach the ground. As a result, he was hung on the horse for a while, but he couldn't get up and down. The scene was once very awkward.
The official who came in was not very old, but was a middle-aged man in his forties. When he saw Li Zhang hanging on the horse, he couldn't help but laugh, and then he came forward in person and helped Li Zhang off the horse. After Li Zhang stood firm, he immediately thanked and said, "Thank you!"
"You don't have to be polite to Li Bandu. I am the deputy general of the political affairs of Wang Zeng. I have come here this time. I hope Li Bandu will not blame him!" The middle-aged official smiled again at this time.
When Li Zhang heard this, he couldn't help but look at the other party in surprise. Of course, he had heard of Wang Zeng's name, and he also knew that the other party was the key person to defeat Ding Wei in the future. Although Ding Wei's fall was mainly due to conflicts of interest with Liu E, Liu E himself would definitely not do it. Wang Zeng was the one who cooperated with Liu E in the court.
Speaking of Wang Zeng, he is also famous in history. There is a saying in the imperial examinations called "Single Three Yuans", that is, Jie Yuan, Hui Yuan, and Top Purchase. In fact, they are the first in the provincial examinations, the imperial examinations, and the palace examinations. There are only a dozen people who can really do it in history. Wang Zeng is one of them, and he is also the second person in the Song Dynasty to win three Yuans.
"Meet the king and participate in politics!" Li Zhang immediately saluted Wang Zeng. The assistant minister was called the deputy prime minister, which was Ding Wei's deputy. Wang Zeng was naturally not an easy person to sit in the position of deputy prime minister when Zhao Heng was in power. It is said that Wang Zeng was not as square as Li Di, nor as treacherous as Ding Wei. Moreover, after he overthrew Ding Wei as prime minister, his political achievements were also very outstanding. He was called a virtuous prime minister of the generation, and even Fan Zhongyan highly praised him.
"Li Bandu is polite. I am also passing by here. I heard that Li Bandu is here, so I came to visit him. I hope Li Bandu is not surprised!" Wang Zeng said again at this time. Although the identities of the two sides are very different, Wang Zeng was extremely polite to Li Zhang and had already apologized twice.
"Wang Chanzheng is polite. Actually, I just came out to relax. I don't know where Wang Chanzheng is going?" Li Zhang also regained his calmness at this time and said, but he was secretly alert in his heart that Wang Zengke would not come to see such a small relative of his wife for no reason. It was probably because he heard some news, so he came to explore his own words. Of course, he might not know about Tudou, but he must have doubts about Liu E sending him to the imperial village.
Wang Zeng is also a personal sensual. He thought Li Zhang was young, so he wanted to explore his words, but he didn't expect that Li Zhang was so smart, and it was obviously difficult to find out anything. This disappointed him, but he didn't show it at all on the surface. Instead, he smiled again: "Actually, I have official duties, and this time I went to the imperial tomb to investigate Lei Yungong's affairs."
Wang Zeng has a tall figure and a pretty handsome appearance. Even though he is already middle-aged, he does not reduce his demeanor at all. Instead, he has a more mature middle-aged man. In addition, he is a person who can speak, so most people will easily have a good impression of Wang Zeng.
"So that's it. Last time Lei Yungong was escorted back to Beijing, I saw his miserable situation with my own eyes. Speaking of which, I am still an old acquaintance, but unfortunately I didn't expect him to do such a stupid thing." When Li Zhang said this, he shook his head and smiled bitterly, as if he really felt sorry for Lei Yungong, the old friend.
According to the etiquette, Wang Zeng came from afar. Li Zhang would invite the other party to come in and sit there no matter what. However, he stood there and said so much, but he had no intention of asking the other party to come in. Hu Yan Shouxin next to him also winked at him several times, but Li Zhang regarded it as if he had not seen it.
Wang Zeng was also a little depressed at this time. With his identity, he would be regarded as a guest of honor wherever he went. However, the little Li Zhang in front of him had no intention of letting him in, which made his thoughts of entering the imperial village and checking it out.
Speaking of which, although Wang Zeng passed by, he took time to enter the imperial village because he heard some news, especially Li Zhang, who was not only Zhao Zhen's companion, but also received great attention from Liu E. However, he was suddenly sent to this imperial village. No one knew what he was doing, which was a bit strange. So he wanted to come and have a look, but he didn't expect that Li Zhang was a little bitch and would not invite him in at all.
"Well, Lei Yungong is also seeking death. How can the location of the imperial tomb be easily moved?" Wang Zeng was still a little unwilling at this time, and immediately coughed dryly and said with no words.
"Wang Chanzheng said so well. I was worried that someone in the court would be in favor of personal gains and abuse the law in this matter, but today I feel relieved when I see Wang Chanzheng!" Li Zhang said again at this time. Anyway, he would not let Wang Zeng in no matter what. If the other party doesn't leave, then everyone stand at the door.
Wang Zeng was also made to lose his temper by Li Zhang, and now he also saw that this imperial village must be strange. Otherwise, Li Zhang would not be so stubborn and not invite him in. However, it is not a solution to keep standing like this. Moreover, his face was not as thick as he could break in. In desperation, Wang Zeng had to give up temporarily and said, "I have to go to the imperial tomb to investigate the case, so I won't stay here for a long time. Goodbye!"
"Oh, I originally wanted to stay with Wang Zheng for dinner, but I stayed here for the time being, and there was not even a cook. I am really embarrassed. I would like to join the politics and you go out!" Li Zhang said with a sudden enlightenment when he heard Wang Zeng say goodbye, and then went up to see the other party out in person.
Wang Zeng was also amused by Li Zhang, so he had to turn around and leave. Li Zhang also sent him out of the gate, and then watched the other party get on the carriage with his own eyes. After Wang Zeng left, Hu Yan Shouxin asked with confusion: "Li Zhang, Wang Guanzheng is an important official in the court. Others can't curry favor with him, why don't you invite him in for a cup of tea before leaving?"
"Brother Shuixin, you don't understand. If I let him in, it will cause trouble. In addition, you should be careful. No matter who wants to come in in the future, you must obtain my consent. There is a big secret in our imperial village!" Li Zhang said seriously to Huyan.
Hu Yan Shouxin also felt a stern when he saw Li Zhang's expression. In fact, he knew that Li Zhang only planted some things after coming to the imperial farm, but he didn't know what those things were, nor did he know the meaning of potatoes. However, now when he heard Li Zhang say this, and Li Zhang didn't even let the king enter the door, Hu Yan Shouxin finally realized that the things Li Zhang planted were really a big secret. If he could cooperate with Li Zhang, his future promotion would be no problem!
Seeing that Hu Yan Shuixin had realized the importance of potatoes, Li Zhang didn't say anything else, because he knew that the other party was a smart person, and smart people sometimes didn't have to say too thoroughly.
Chapter completed!