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Chapter 746 The Amazing Decision

"So that's how it is," Chen Ziang said in feigned surprise.

"That's right! The Emperor Longyan annulled his title of No. [-] Scholar in a rage on the spot, and Kong Shangshu was also demoted to three ranks. I'm afraid he will never be reused in the future," Lu Xiucai said with emotion.

Chen Ziang nodded, "The emperor is not too stupid, what next?"

"Then? Then the emperor asked me a few more questions, and after I answered them, I was awarded the number one scholar," Lu Xiucai replied.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to call you Lu Xiucai in the future, but Lu Zhuangyuan," Chen Ziang said jokingly.

"Brother Chen, don't make fun of me. I still think it's more comfortable for you to call me a scholar." Lu Xiucai said with a wry smile.

"What? Could it be that a scholar is better than a champion?"

"No, the champion is naturally my dream, but I don't seem to be as happy as I imagined when I actually become the champion." Lu Xiucai thought for a while and said.

"Why?"

"The imperial court is too corrupt, as can be seen from the case of Kong Shangshu, and I also learned that there are many cronyism in the imperial court, which is different from what I imagined."

Chen Ziang smiled and said, "This kind of thing has been like this since ancient times, even if you are the number one scholar, it can't change anything."

The number one scholar, speaking of it, is only the first step in entering the government. If you want to work hard to climb up, you need to go through a lot of things. Maybe in the future, Lu Xiucai will make many political friends, learn to flirt, and learn to enjoy ease. Although it is a bit sad, But this is the reality, the general environment is like this, can An Neng be alone?

"Then what's the use of the number one scholar?" Lu Xiucai murmured to himself, as if he was asking himself, but also Chen Ziang.

Chen Ziang was silent. He didn't know how to answer Lu Xiucai. After thinking about it, he finally said politely, "Being the number one scholar is the dream of all scholars in the world. Future generations will also remember it. Honoring one's ancestors has countless benefits."

Lu Xiucai shook his head, "Three generations of my ancestors used to be magistrates, but I am just a small scholar. The biggest original intention of being admitted to the first place is to honor my ancestors, so that even if I die, I will have the face to see my father."

"Then what do you mean now?" Chen Ziang asked with a frown.

"I want to resign my official position to the emperor and return to Tongfu Inn!"

Chen Ziang was very surprised. He had never heard of someone resigning after being admitted to the number one scholar. This has never happened in Qiangudu.

"Xiucai, don't be stupid, you need to think carefully about this matter."

Lu Xiucai shook his head firmly, "I have thought about it for a long time, or I have already figured it out after learning about the current situation of the court. This is not the number one scholar I want, or my wish to be admitted to the number one scholar has been fulfilled. What's the difference between being an official?"

After thinking for a while, Chen Ziang said, "Think about it again, and make a decision tomorrow. No matter what you do, I will support and respect your decision."

"Ok!"

It didn't take long before the imperial list was posted everywhere in the capital, and behind the top champion was written three large characters "Lu Qinghou" in gold powder.

The system also reminded that the task had been completed and could be sent back immediately, but Chen Ziang felt that it was not the time, at least he had to go back to the inn to meet everyone for the last time before leaving.

Somehow, everyone knew that Lu Xiucai was admitted to the first prize. The inn was crowded with people all night, many of them were even high-ranking officials in the capital. They gave Lu Xiucai countless gold and silver silks and satins. , a minister even generously gave a mansion of [-] square meters to Lu Xiucai.

The purpose of these people is to win over him. Basically, most of the officials in the court know and befriend each other, so when some corruption cases come out, a large group of corrupt officials will be involved, because they all have common interests and purposes.

Lu Xiucai didn't take any money, and returned everything, whether it was gold, silver or the mansion, but he accepted the local pastries and souvenirs from several small officials. He wanted to take these pastries back for Guo Furong to taste.

Those little officials were overwhelmed by the flattery. They thought that the things they gave were too shabby and the champion would dislike them, but unexpectedly they were accepted instead, which made them ecstatic.

It was late at night, and there were fewer officials who came to give gifts, but many literati and scholars who failed the rankings came to him under the banner of "literary exchange", but in fact they were trying to make friends, so Lu Xiucai simply locked the door , After everyone hit a wall, they stopped bothering.

Chen Ziang and Lu Xiucai were sitting by the window, eating cakes and drinking fine wine, looking at the night outside the window, talking freely.

"You can see that I didn't know those people before. If I didn't pass the exam, they wouldn't even look at me seriously, but now they treat me like a close friend. This is the so-called officialdom." Lu Xiucai said helplessly .

Chen Ziang suddenly had an idea, and quickly said, "If you don't like the officialdom in the capital and don't want to be a high-ranking official here, you can choose to be the county magistrate in Qixia Town. Magistrate, if you are the magistrate in Qixia Town, you can often meet shopkeeper Tong, Lao Bai, Xiao Guo, Da Zui and others."

Lu Xiucai patted the table happily, "Why didn't I think of that! This way I don't have to be separated from everyone."

Chen Ziang said with a smile, "If you care about it, you will be chaotic, or you never thought that the number one scholar could also be the magistrate of the county."

"Hahaha, tomorrow I will propose to the emperor to go to the magistrate of Qixia Town." After finishing speaking, Lu Xiucai happily poured himself a glass of wine, and drank it all in one gulp.

Chen Ziang saw something, so he asked, "Is it possible that your not wanting to be the number one scholar has something to do with everyone at Tongfu Inn?"

Lu Xiucai nodded, "It also has a certain relationship. Tongfu Inn is my home. If I stay in the capital alone, I will be a person without a home in the future, and there is another very important reason."

"what reason?"

"The emperor proposed to betroth the fourth princess to me today. If I agree, I'm afraid I'll have to stay here for the rest of my life, and sister Fu will be very sad too. I don't want to be a heartbreaker," Lu Xiucai said.

Chen Ziang suddenly realized that it seemed that this was the reason that really made Lu Xiucai make up his mind. Lu Xiucai was a very dull and dedicated person, and his relationship with Guo Furong was still very deep.

It seems that emperors have always liked to use princesses to fix their relationship with the number one scholar. After many people were admitted to the number one scholar, the emperor would marry off their daughters, so that they could firmly bind a talent to serve him. I have to say that this The recruitment is very clever.

"Come on, I'll toast you for Xiao Guo with this glass." Chen Ziang raised his glass and said.

How could Lu Xiucai drink more than Chen Ziang, Chen Ziang knew that he would go to court tomorrow to see him, so he got a little drunk and stopped drinking.

Who knew that Lu Xiucai made an astonishing decision today, a decision that could change the trajectory of his life.

(End of this chapter)