Tang Ning looked at Xiao Jue and asked, "Why are you sighing?"
Xiao Jue leaned against the pillar, put his hands behind his head, and asked, "Are you really planning to completely break up with the Tang family?"
It had not been a day or two since he had broken up with the Tang family. He had been waiting for a long time to kick Tang Zhao today before he finally found the opportunity.
Xiao Jue looked at him and sighed: "You can't deal with the Tang family alone..."
Tang Ning looked at Xiao Jue and asked, "Do you want to help me deal with the Tang family?"
Xiao Jue was startled, looked up at the roof, and exclaimed: "The weather is pretty good today..."
Tang Ning looked away. He was naturally not so naive that he could bring down the Tang family just by doing this. Although Emperor Chen was slightly dissatisfied with the Tang family, it was only dissatisfaction. As long as the Tang family did not commit rebellion or anything like that,
Things will not affect the roots of the Tang family.
Tangning also guessed part of Chen Huang's thoughts when he treated him so favorably. Regardless of Chen Huang's motives, this was not a bad thing.
At a certain moment, the noisy palace suddenly became quiet.
Several figures walked in from outside the palace, headed by Tang Huai, the Minister of Rites.
Tang Huai walked to the front, looked down, unfolded the imperial edict in his hand, and said: "I hereby appoint Tang Ning, the number one scholar in the palace examination, to be Hanlin's editor, Xiao Jue, the second in the palace examination, to be the captain of Yulin, and the second in the palace examination.
Gu Bai, who ranked first in A, was appointed editor of Hanlin..."
Before the Qionglin Banquet begins, the emperor will confer officers on some of the Jinshi. Of course, the emperor will not appear in person, and the Ministry of Rites will usually convey the news on his behalf.
If there is no accident, all the first-level candidates in the imperial examination will enter the Hanlin Academy. This time, there are only two people in the first-level class. Xiao Jue was awarded the military position again. Although Gu Bai and Cui Lang were only in the second-level class, they were awarded the first-level positions.
, among the next ten or so people, some entered the Hanlin Academy, and some were dispersed to the Sixth Department or other departments.
Other Jinshi must go through the procedures of the Ministry of Officials after the Qionglin Banquet.
The official positions awarded to the new scholars, including the number one scholar, were not very high, and they did not have much real power. However, the original intention of the court was not to let them participate in politics, but to let them observe politics.
Their status is similar to that of interns in later generations. In their respective positions, they are familiar with the various procedures of the DPRK and China, and they will be awarded actual positions after two or three years of hard work.
Some who perform poorly and have no outstanding performance may spend their whole life in the Imperial Academy, but even so, they are the envy of countless officials.
After the conferment of officials, each Jinshi expressed his gratitude, and then came the main event of the Qionglin Banquet.
More than two hundred Jinshi, plus the officials and dignitaries of the court, set up more than a hundred tables, which was larger than the deer-minging banquet that Tang Ning had seen last time.
The Luming Banquet has a square table for eight people, while the Qionglin Banquet has a long table for four people. The table is low and requires sitting cross-legged.
Xiao Jue, Gu Bai, Cui Lang and Shen Jian ranked high, and they all sat at the same table with him.
Xiao Jue sat next to Tang Ning and said, "Don't worry, although I can't deal with the Tang family, I won't stand idly by when the Tang family deals with you."
After Xiao Jue finished speaking, a figure walked by. Judging from his clothes, he must be a new scholar. He held a wine glass, raised his hand to Tang Ning, and said with a smile: "No. 1 Scholar, I'll toast you."
At the Qionglin Banquet, not everyone drank and ate quietly. Countless people walked around the banquet and toasted each other. Tang Ning stood up, picked up her wine glass, and greeted the Jinshi across the table.
As soon as he sat down, Xiao Jue pulled him to his feet.
"If you don't leave now, you will have to lie down and go back soon." Xiao Jue looked at him and said, "The top pick every year cannot escape the fate of being raped."
Tangning looked up and found that many people had stood up and were walking towards this side.
Xiao Jue just tried to avoid it and accidentally bumped into a figure.
A young man in fine clothes frowned, but his expression softened when he saw Xiao Jue.
Xiao Jue steadied himself, looked up, and hurriedly handed over his hands: "Your Highness, Prince Kang, I'm really sorry, I'm sorry..."
"It turns out to be Captain Xiao." King Kang waved his hand and said with a smile, "I haven't congratulated you yet. I'm trying out the First Class of the High School Hall."
Xiao Jue said modestly: "It's all luck."
King Kang looked at Tang Ning standing next to him and asked, "Is this the new number one scholar?"
"His Royal Highness Prince Kang has a sharp eye." Xiao Jue nodded and said, "He is Tang Ning, the new number one scholar."
Tang Ning slightly bowed her hands to him and said, "I have met His Highness Prince Kang."
"No need to be polite." King Kang said with a smile on his face: "I have heard of your name as early as the provincial examination, and I have long been looking forward to meeting this talent that I, the Chen Kingdom, have not seen in decades."
Tang Ning smiled and said, "Prince Kang, thank you."
Xiao Jue looked at Prince Kang, then suddenly looked at Tangning and asked, "Is your hand okay?"
King Kang looked at the white cloth wrapped around Tang Ning's hand and asked, "Is the No. 1 Scholar's hand injured?"
"It's a long story." Xiao Jue sighed and said, "We met several thugs today. The number one scholar suffered some injuries during the fight with the thugs."
King Kang frowned and asked: "Who is this murderer who is so bold that he dares to commit murder against you?"
"Your Highness does not know something." Xiao Jue looked at him and said: "Today the Number One Scholar and I accidentally solved a major case. Under the feet of the Emperor of the Capital, someone actually committed the evil crime of human trafficking. I met the Number One Scholar on the road.
It’s unfair, but it’s a pity that if I hadn’t met Tang Zhao, I would have killed all those villains on the spot.”
King Kang raised his eyebrows: "Is this matter related to Tang Zhao?"
Tang Zhao was the son of Tang Qi, a member of the Dongtai family. Tang Qi was also a member of the Tang family. The Tang family was where King Duan relied on and was also a thorn in his side. He was very interested in the affairs of the Tang family.
Including the new No. 1 scholar Tang Ning, who has a bright future and has some grudges against the Tang family, is also someone he has been trying to win over in recent days.
"Why doesn't it matter?" Xiao Jue looked at Prince Kang and said, "The champion's hand was injured by Tang Zhao, but this must be a misunderstanding. How could the Tang family engage in human trafficking? What do you think, Prince Kang?"
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King Kang looked at him, smiled, nodded and said, "Yes, the Tang family is the mainstay of our dynasty, so naturally it is impossible for them to do such evil things."
After he finished speaking, he picked up a glass of wine from the table, looked at Tang Ning, and said with a smile: "I have admired the talent of the Number One Scholar for a long time. The Number One Scholar is knowledgeable and talented, and has unique insights into political affairs. In the future, I will pay more attention to the Number One Scholar."
It’s up to you to ask for advice.”
Tang Ning looked at him, picked up the wine glass, and said with a smile: "Your Highness has given you too much praise. I have long heard that Your Highness has both political integrity and talent, as well as both civil and military skills. I should be the one to ask for advice from Your Highness."
After some mutual compliments and two glasses of wine, King Kang smiled and said, "I still have some things to do. I'll have a good drink with the Number One Scholar some other time!"
King Kang stood up and left. Tangning looked at Xiao Jue and asked, "Isn't this too obvious for you?"
"You don't understand. You have to learn more about these things from me." Xiao Jue patted his shoulder and said, "Next, just wait and see the good show."
King Kang walked to the front table and sat down. A young man behind him stepped forward and whispered: "Your Highness, Young Master Xiao is taking advantage of us."
King Kang smiled and said: "I'm not using them, and you and I are also using them. As long as our goals are the same, that's enough."
His eyes swept from Tang Ning to Xiao Jue.
Since the death of Queen Xiao and the death of the former crown prince, the influence of the Xiao family has been much less than before. But even so, this is still a power he longs for. Mr. Xiao has always had a son, and Xiao Jue is the only child of the Xiao family. If he can
Winning over him doesn’t mean winning over the Xiao family?
What's more, Tang Ning, the new champion in science, is a very rare talent with many talents and unique vision. Moreover, he is already on the same level as the Tang family. If he can be his helper and make suggestions behind his back, wouldn't he be able to surpass him again?
King Duan?
He picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Let people investigate the case carefully and don't let go of any clues related to the Tang family."
The man bowed his hands and said, "Yes, I will arrange it immediately!"
