Chapter 482: Robbing people at the city gate
Xi Mu on the side touched Su Yongzhang's head and spoke in a more sad tone, "This is the imperial capital. When you and I, Mr. Chu, came here with great ambitions, we almost died in the ruined temple.
No matter how talented you are, as long as you have no background, no one will look at you seriously. When you come here, you have to put down your attitude and accept this gap. ”
"Mr. Xi is right. There are noble people everywhere in the imperial capital. The most important thing is power. When you get here, you have to keep a low profile if you have no background!" The imperial envoy rarely reminded them.
In fact, he didn't want to meddle in other people's business, but he also really cherished their talents. These people all stood out based on their true abilities. They would be the pillars of the imperial court in the future. He didn't want these people to end before they even started.
While they were talking, a carriage stopped beside the team.
The imperial envoy looked up and hurriedly dismounted his horse and saluted, "Your Majesty, Yang Yu, pays homage to the Grand Tutor."
The Taifu glanced at Yang Yu, then his eyes fell on Chu Heng and others, and asked in a nonchalant manner: "Are these the candidates who achieved top grades in the imperial examination in Zhaohua County?"
"Exactly." Yang Yu bent down and bowed his head with a very humble and respectful attitude.
The Taifu ordered: "After a long journey, let's take them to my house to stay for one night, and then take them to the palace to meet the saint tomorrow."
Yang Yu's face turned slightly pale and he was somewhat embarrassed.
At this moment, another carriage came. Liu Laosan got off the carriage and walked straight to Yang Yu.
Yang Yu didn't know why. It was such a cold day that he was so nervous that he almost sweated. "I'm going to pay homage to Marquis Yong'an."
The Taifu also got off the carriage at this moment and stood opposite Liu Laosan, his expression unchanged, "Why are you here, Lord Marquis?"
"What's the reason for Taifu coming here?" Liu Laosan asked calmly.
The Taifu sneered and said, "I am only interested in the emperor's salary and worry about the emperor, so I came here specifically to see the talents selected in this imperial examination! What? The Marquis is also interested in them? If I remember correctly, the Marquis does not need to Mind the civil servants’ business! It’s not good to stretch your hand too far!”
"Hahahaha. It seems that the Imperial Examination is not under the Tutor's control! Since the Tutor wants to take care of you, he should help the Emperor find a way to solve the troubles in Pingzhou. You shouldn't waste time on these people!" Mr. Liu Three parts sarcastic, three parts mocking, four parts serious.
Yang Yu saw the two gods fighting, and his face turned pale with nervousness. He was about to say something, but he saw the Taifu laughing angrily and waving his sleeves. He ignored Marquis Yong'an and ordered him directly: "Take them away!"
"Yes"
"What is it?" Liu Laosan glared at Yang Yu angrily, and then looked at Shen Congrong, "You bastard! Come here quickly!"
Under the attention of everyone, Shen Congrong came forward with Su Yongzhang and four attendants, bent down and bowed, "My grandson pays homage to grandpa."
Yang Yu's eyes widened instantly, "You, you, you, you, are the grandson of Marquis Yong'an?"
Liu Laosan proudly raised his chin at Taifu, "If it weren't for my dear grandson, who would be willing to take care of these nonsense! I thought everyone was like you! Funny!"
"Marquis Yong'an! Don't push yourself too far!" The master was furious!
Liu Laosan didn't intend to give him any face at all. He lowered his head and said to Shen Calmly: "Let's go! Grandpa will take you into the palace to meet the Holy One now."
With that said, Liu Laosan directly put the two children into the carriage, completely ignoring the livid Taifu.
Yang Yu looked at the leaving carriage, then at the Taifu, and asked weakly: "Master Taifu, they"
"Everyone has been taken away by that bastard Liu Laosan. Do you still have to ask? Just go and do what you have to do!" The Taifu got on the carriage angrily and asked the driver to leave immediately. Yang Yu watched the Tutor's carriage leave and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He looked back at Zhou Ran and the others, and warned with a solemn expression: "Something happened just after we entered the imperial city. Please don't talk nonsense when we enter the palace later."
The Taifu is so eager to form a clique, which shows that the Second Prince is in a bad situation. If these people get involved at this time, they will be used as cannon fodder for others. Fortunately, Shen Congrong is the grandson of Yongan Marquis, so he can help them solve it. A big crisis.
Zhou Ran didn't understand. When Chu Heng and Xi Mu looked pale, he knew something was wrong.
Eyes and nose, nose and heart, I dare not ask any more questions.
The group of people quickly caught up with Marquis Yong'an's carriage.
Under the leadership of Liu Laosan, they finally entered the palace smoothly.
In the imperial study room.
As soon as Liu Laosan saluted the emperor, he couldn't wait to mutter: "Your Majesty, I was waiting for my grandson at the gate of the city early today. Unexpectedly, I met the Taifu. The Taifu was also very interesting. He asked Mr. Yang to take these with him first. The candidates will go to his house to rest for a day and then go to the palace to meet the saint tomorrow.
I wonder when the Taifu was so kind. If it were any later, my grandson would have to be taken away by the Taifu. ”
The emperor pondered calmly for a moment, and looked at Liu Laosan with great interest, "If I remember correctly, you are still a loner. Where did you get your grandson?"
Liu Laosan was anxious, "Your Majesty, you have forgotten that I recognized my godson as my godson! He was my savior, and his father also died to save me. Shen Yi is not my biological son, but he is better than his biological son! His Isn’t my son my grandson?”
This work is compiled and uploaded by Liujiu Book Bar~~
The emperor laughed dumbly and said, "I am confused. Now, bring your grandson up and let me take a look."
Liu Laosan immediately went out and led Shen Congrong into the palace.
"Common citizen Shen Congrong pays homage to the emperor. May the emperor be blessed with peace and prosperity." Shen Congrong bowed to the emperor in a proper manner according to Liu Laosan's instructions.
The emperor asked in surprise: "How old are you when you get up to speak?"
"The grass people are ten years old."
The emperor and the attendants beside him were shocked again.
My father-in-law praised: "I got top grades at the age of ten. I am really a genius!"
The emperor nodded repeatedly, "I remember that among these top-grade candidates, the youngest one is ten years old."
"The Emperor has a good memory, it's him!" the father-in-law hurriedly agreed.
The emperor was happy, looked at Shen Congrong carefully, and asked warmly: "What books do you read on weekdays?"
Shen Congrong replied without being humble or arrogant: "When the grassroots were enlightened, they read Hundred Family Names, Three Character Classic, The Analects of Confucius, Mencius, The Book of Songs, etc. Later, they also read some leisure books, such as ancient books, collections of classics and history, water conservancy fortifications, and travel notes. As long as it is a book, the grassroots will know it. Flip through.”
The emperor nodded with satisfaction, "Yes, you are eager to learn! Although you got top grades this time, you are still young, so I can't grant you an official title, but I don't want to miss such a good talent. So, I will grant you the title of Doctorate Academy." As a seventh-grade civil servant, you can read all the books in the Academy, as well as the books in the library. You can read them if you want. Learn more and ask more questions. I will make arrangements when you are over fifteen years old. "
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Liu Laosan pulled Shen Congrong to thank him.
The smile was so proud.
The emperor didn't look at it and waved his hands speechlessly, "Step back! Let others come in."