Chapter 739 Your Majesty, God knows this matter, you know it, I know it, I'm afraid
Chapter 739: Your Majesty, God knows this and the earth knows it. You know it and I know it, so what are you afraid of? (Please subscribe and vote)
One of the rural tribute officials recommended by the Lu family glanced over there with a sense of superiority, picked up a piece of vegetables and put it into his mouth.
He said this in such a compassionate tone, which immediately made several people around him raise the corners of their mouths in an implicit and reserved manner.
Sitting next to him, a descendant of the Wang family recommended by the Wang family also had a strong sense of superiority and couldn't help laughing after hearing this.
"They, poor scholars, don't just rely on working behind closed doors. How can they be as well-read as we are?"
"Yes, the origins of family studies and the inheritance of poems and books are all principles that have been passed down for thousands of years."
"But, poor children are too obsessed with getting ahead. They just want to imitate the carp and jump over the dragon's gate."
At this time, a fat and sturdy young man walked into the inn, carrying a food box in one hand and a large wine jar in the other.
Ignoring the chatter inside the inn, he went straight to the oncoming store clerk to inquire about the small courtyard where the four of them were, and then strode away.
"They are actually looking for those four people. Could it be that they are from Duke Lu's mansion..."
"Look at his physique, except for those vulgar warriors, who else can look like that."
A particularly thin scholar looked at the outline of his ribs exposed by his lapel and couldn't help but make a comment.
After Shangguan Yi and others came out to greet them, they saw Ding Chengfa, a fat and muscular member of the Cheng family, saluting the four of them, patting the food boxes and wine jars beside them.
"Four Juzis, the little man Cheng Fa, at the request of my young master, specially sent some food to the four Juzis."
"In addition, we also prepared some of our Cheng Mansion's secret Sanle pulp..."
Cheng Fa opened the food box, and there was a large pot of braised pork inside that was still radiating heat, except for the large pot of roasted pork.
There are also several kinds of dishes that are delicious, delicious, and mouth-watering. It seems that I have been busy studying articles these past few days, and I eat very carelessly.
Today, they suddenly saw Cheng Taichang sending so many delicacies, which almost made the greedy in their stomachs revolt.
Ren Yaxiang directly patted the sealing mud and opened the lid of the altar. He smelled the strong aroma of wine emanating from there and said with a face full of intoxication.
"Oh, I would like to ask this brother to thank Cheng Taichang for my kindness. Ren has been craving for the Cheng Mansion's secret Sanlejiang for a long time."
Xin Maojiang swallowed Xingzi, saluted Cheng Fa and smiled.
"Thank you so much, brother Cheng Fa. I wonder if Mrs. Cheng has asked you to come here to deliver these fine wines and delicacies, but what else can you explain?"
Cheng Fa took out all the dishes, placed them on the table, and saluted the four rural tributes.
"My young master asked me to tell you that you don't need to be under too much pressure, just do your best."
"That's it?" Wu Xiangshou and Shangguan Yi looked at Cheng Fa and asked subconsciously.
Cheng Fa rolled his eyes unhappily. "What else?"
The four of them looked at each other, Shangguan Yi solemnly saluted Cheng.
"... I also ask Brother Cheng Fa to report to Cheng Taichang that Cheng Taichang has treated me very well. During this palace examination, we will do our best to live up to Cheng Taichang's high expectations."
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Just after the court ended, and when we returned to Ganlu Hall, a eunuch came to report that General Cheng, Duke of the State of Lu, had urgent matters and wanted to see His Majesty.
Li Shimin, who was letting the eunuch change his clothes into regular clothes, was stunned. "What urgent matter could he have to see me?"
But since he didn't say anything in the court, well... Li Shimin didn't say any more and continued his instructions.
In a short time, the tall and round General Cheng jumped into the hall and saluted Li Shimin with a smile.
"Old Cheng has met His Majesty."
Li Shimin smiled and waved his hand, then motioned for him to sit down.
"...No need to be polite, just sit down. Cheng Qing, do you have anything urgent to come to see me about?"
Then he saw Cheng Yaojin glance around, raise his carrot-thick finger and point at everyone in the palace.
"Your Majesty, what I want to say is confidential. Look..."
Li Shimin waved his hand, and everyone in the Ganlu Hall retreated outside the hall. Cheng Yaojin and Li Shimin were left behind.
"Your Majesty, I heard from my Saburo that those guys are determined to make a fuss about Shi Laozi's imperial examination."
"Your Majesty, in Lao Cheng's opinion, they clearly feel that those rural tribute candidates from poor families are
Your Majesty actually pays more attention to it than the actions they carefully recommended..."
After hearing this, Li Shimin looked at Cheng Yaojin, stroking his long beard and nodded. "That's right, but I can never overturn the wishes of the ministers in the court."
Li Shimin nodded and looked towards Cheng Yaojin.
"Yes, why, Cheng Qing, do you have any good ideas?"
"Hehe, according to old Cheng, this matter is actually very easy to handle..." Cheng Yaojin looked around, made sure there was no one in the hall, and muttered in Li Shimin's ear.
"???" Li Shimin's face immediately darkened, and he stared at Cheng Yaojin, who was so shameless and said nothing.
However, Cheng Yaojin didn't feel blushing at all, he spoke plausibly and his saliva flew everywhere.
"Your Majesty, God knows this and the earth knows it. You know it, I know it, and no one else knows it. What are you afraid of?"
"Cheng Qing, can you be more reliable? How dare you come up with such an idea?" Li Shimin shouted with an unhappy face.
"Am I that kind of person? This is simply not possible. Get out of here quickly. I have my own opinions."
"Hmph...hey, where is the note I wrote? What are you doing here standing still? Do you still want me to leave you a meal?"
"It's not much. I just made a mistake. Please forgive me. Lao Cheng will leave now..."
Cheng Yao walked away with a smile on his face. Li Shimin looked at the old man's appearance and shook his head helplessly.
After a short while, Zhao Kun, who was standing outside the hall, saw Cheng Yao striding away with a smile on his face.
Although Zhao Kun, who was standing outside the palace gate, did not hear clearly the responses inside the palace, His Majesty's intermittently reprimanding sound was still heard outside the palace.
I just didn't expect General Cheng to still be smiling happily when he left.
Well, Zhao Kun could only admit that he didn't quite understand what General Cheng was talking about with His Majesty, and how he could be so happy after being scolded.
A few days later, the ten-year palace examination of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty finally began to make its grand debut.
A group of candidates who have been admitted to the imperial examination are already under the guidance of Lu Chengqing, the chief examiner of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
He walked quickly towards the Tai Chi Hall (there was a problem with the information I found before, and the Hanyuan Hall, the main hall of the Daming Palace, was regarded as the main hall of the imperial palace. I hereby correct it).
Shangguan Yi, Ren Yaxiang, General Xin Mao, and Wu Xiangshou were all in the queue, looking at the ruling center of the Tang Dynasty with curiosity and awe.
The tall and majestic Tai Chi Hall is not far ahead, and their palace examination will be in front of the Danqi of Tai Chi Hall, that is, under the steps.