Datang: Empress mother-in-law sent Li Er to test me

Du Zhong and Wei Xian said loudly at the same time.

Changsun Wuji said indifferently: "This man Zhang Dun, the old man has heard of it, do you want to fight him?"

Just now you said you didn't know him!Du Yan and Wei Zheng looked at him, talking silently in their hearts.

Du Zhong and Wei Xian looked happy, "Uncle Changsun has a solution?"

Changsun Wuji stroked his beard, said with a light smile, "This old man has a great opportunity, it depends on whether you can seize it."

"Zhang Dun will take part in the imperial examination, so go too. This time, the old man will be the chief examiner."

Hearing this, the eyes of the two of them lit up, and they immediately understood the meaning of his words, and nodded excitedly.

"Little nephew listens to uncle grandson!"

"Uncle eldest grandson, please take care of my nephew when the time comes!"

Changsun Wuji nodded with a smile. He had seen the talents of the two of them before, and it was not a problem to take part in the imperial examination and become an official.

Plus Chang Sun Chong.

The three of them took part in the imperial examination and Zhang Dun's fight together. As long as they beat him, they had no chance to embarrass Zhang Dun.

When the two left, Du Yan asked curiously: "Brother Changsun, do you have any grudge against Zhang Dun?"

Changsun Wuji frowned, "I'm a minister, what enmity do I have with a cook?"

Du Yan and Wei Zheng looked at him speechlessly, and you almost wrote down the words of being unhappy with Zhang Dun.

Zhang Dun...the two looked at each other, and secretly wrote down the name. They had to find out how this person offended Changsun Wuji.

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In the afternoon, many diners came to Zuixian Tower one after another.

Hu Guang started to greet, while Hu Quhe looked at the account book seriously, but he was a little absent-minded, and looked up at Zhang Dun from time to time.

Holding a book in his hand, Zhang Dun sat next to her and read it with gusto.

The book he was reading had no title, and because of this, Hu Quhe was even more absent-minded when he looked down at the account book.

"gentlemen……"

Hu Quhe said in a low tone: "Do you usually read this kind of book?"

Zhang Dun moved his gaze from the page to her, and said with a smile: "It's the first time I read it, and it's quite interesting. Do you want to read it too?"

Hearing this, Hu Quhe's pretty face blushed, and she lowered her head and said in a low voice, "I won't watch it! My father won't let me! It's unsightly!"

"Really?" Zhang Dun glanced confusedly at Hu Guang who was mingling with the diners and laughing out loud from time to time, and said, "But I found this book from his room."

"..."

Hu Quhe's pretty face blushed even more, and Rou Nie held the rabbit hair pen creakingly, gritted her teeth and said, "Master, why don't you look at something else? For example, teaching my servants how to write poems, how to write lyrics? Or how to write, okay?" good?"

Zhang Dun continued to look down at the unnamed book in his hand with relish, and said: "Let Chu Suiliang teach you these. He is a master of calligraphy and often participates in grand poetry events. He is good at this aspect!"

Hu Quhe bit her lip and looked at Zhang Dun resentfully. She always felt that the master asked her to worship Chu Suiliang as her teacher, but she actually wanted to be a shopkeeper.

At this moment, Hu Quhe caught a glimpse of two familiar figures from the corner of his eye, walking towards Zuixian Tower, hurriedly pushed Zhang Dun, pointed to the two people and said, "Sir, your second uncle and second aunt are here!"

Hearing this, Zhang Dun raised his head and took a look, and saw Li Er and Empress Changsun coming side by side in casual clothes.

"Second Uncle, Second Aunt!"

Zhang Dun waved his hand and said with a smile.

Li Er, Empress Changsun nodded with a smile on her face, walked to the counter, looked at Zhang Dun holding a book in his hand, and nodded secretly with satisfaction.

Originally, the two were worried that Zhang Dun was not interested in the imperial examination, and they really planned to play it perfunctory, so they came here to take a look today.

Seeing him sitting at the door reading, he immediately felt relieved.

Li Er smiled and said, "How about reading? Hmm—"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Er sharp-eyed saw that the book he was reading had no title.

Li Er frowned, "What book are you reading? Why doesn't it have a name?"

Empress Changsun looked unhappy. In the Tang Dynasty, books without names were collectively referred to as "miscellaneous books". To put it more bluntly, they were very explicit books.

Zhang Dun's face became serious, and he said, "This is a good book."

"What's so good about it?" Li Er asked suspiciously.

Zhang Dun said solemnly: "It can cultivate one's morality."

"Really?" Li Er hesitated for a moment, took a look at the unnamed book from his hand, his nose was almost crooked, he slammed the book on the desk, and said angrily: "Fart! This is almost as good as a erotic picture Already!"

Zhang Dun was taken aback, "How do you know? Second uncle, have you seen it?"

As he spoke, Zhang Dun looked at Empress Changsun with a slightly strange gaze.

Empress Changsun clenched her fists.

With a dark face, Li Er tore the book into pieces without saying a word, cursing, "Don't read this kind of book in the future, if you want to read a book, you can find me, I have a lot of books at home!"

Zhang Dun fell into deep thought, and said, "I didn't take part in the imperial examination to win fame. Why do I read books seriously?"

Li Er's breath was stagnant, and he almost forgot that this kid was trying to be perfunctory.

Looking at the two of them, Zhang Dun asked curiously, "Second Uncle, Second Aunt, what are you doing here at Zuixian Tower?"

Empress Changsun said unhappily: "Your matter, your second uncle has already handed in your name for you, and the start date of the imperial examination has been advanced, set in ten days later."

"My concubine came here with your second uncle just to tell you about the content of the imperial examination."

Li Er asked: "Do you know what our imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty were like?"

Zhang Dun nodded, "I know."

The imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty were different from those in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

There are two types of imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty: one is called Gongju, and the other is called Zhiju.

The candidates for the tribute examination are mainly students who have been selected through examinations at various levels of universities in various places.

The system is an examination specially ordered by the emperor, and the subjects, time, and venue are all temporarily decided by the emperor.

Students from Zhiju background are far less popular than Gongju, but Li Er can no longer control so much in order to let Zhang Dun enter the court as an official.

Li Er said solemnly: "This imperial examination is a systematic examination. The subjects, time, and place are all determined by the emperor."

"I came to you today to explain the content of this imperial examination to you, so that you will not become a headless chicken and don't know what the imperial court will test!"

Zhang Dun looked happy, "Isn't that better?"

Li Er: "..."

Empress Changsun: "..."

Chapter 113 Chu Suiliang's Good Strategy

Li Er and Empress Changsun looked at Zhang Dun unkindly.

Zhang Dun coughed lightly, and said, "Second Uncle, tell me, I'll listen."

"I'm doing it for your own good, do you think I'm hurting you?"

Li Er said unhappily: "This time the imperial examination is said to be a compulsory subject, but it is similar to the regular subject. The first thing is to test the scriptures, and then the current affairs policy."

After listening to Li Er's explanation, Zhang Dun suddenly realized.

The so-called pasting scriptures is equivalent to filling in the blanks and dictating in future exams. It is to leave out some words and sentences of a Confucian classic article in the exam questions and leave the rest, so that candidates can write out the vacated parts according to the context.

Current affairs policy, that is, the countermeasures of current affairs, the examiner asks questions, and then the examinees answer them.

Those who answered correctly, Fang Zhong.

Li Er continued: "Furthermore, it's poetry and prose. With your talent, it's hard for you, so I won't go into details."

"In short, you have to remember, don't take it lightly."

Li Er looked at Zhang Dun solemnly, and said: "This time, there are three people in the imperial examination. You should pay attention to them. When I passed your name to your second aunt, I saw the names of three scholars. They are all very good. .”

"One is Changsun Chong, one is Wei Xian, and the other is Eucommia."

"Changsun Chong is the son of Changsun Wuji, Wei Xian is the nephew of Wei Zheng, and Du Zhong is the son of Du Yan, the official censor."

Hearing the name, Zhang Dun froze for a moment. Changsun Chong, he had seen it in the history books, but after traveling to the Tang Dynasty, he did not see him.

Aren't Wei Xian and Du Zhong the same two people at today's poetry grand meeting?

They even participated in the imperial examination?

Did he come for himself?

Zhang Dun stroked his chin thoughtfully.

Empress Changsun looked at him and asked curiously, "Zhang Dun, have you heard of them?"

Zhang Dun nodded, "Elder Sun Chong has heard about it, but I haven't seen it, but Wei Xian and Du Zhong, I just dealt with them today."

He informed the two of today's poetry grand meeting.

Hearing this, Li Er and Empress Changsun suddenly realized.

Li Er nodded slightly and said: "Father Tiger has no dogs, don't be compared to them."

"Since you have a grudge against them, you should get a good rank in this imperial examination."

"I don't think it's necessary." Zhang Dun shook his head, and said, "Two jumping clowns, if I look at them one more time, then I lose."

"..." Li Er looked at him quietly, if you don't get a good result, I won't be wasting my troubles!

"I've said everything that needs to be said. In half a month, the Imperial College will be located. Remember to go!"

After finishing speaking, Li Er waved his palms, and left with Empress Changsun.

"This brat is really annoying."

Back in Ganlu Hall, Li Eryi sat down and said in a nonchalant tone: "I have never seen a young man who is less enlightened than him."

Empress Changsun looked helpless, meeting such a son-in-law who was eccentric and unwilling to enter an official career, she had nothing to do with him.

At this moment, Li Junxian walked in quickly, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Chu Qijulang is asking to see you."

"Chu Suiliang?"

Li Er was stunned, "What is he doing here? Let him in."

Empress Changsun reminded: "Second brother, he may be here for Zhang Dun."

Li Er suddenly narrowed his eyes, remembering the grand poetry event that Zhang Dun talked about in Zuixian Tower.

There is Chu Suiliang every time in the poetry grand meeting. If Zhang Dun goes to participate, he will definitely see Chu Suiliang.

"Minister Chu Suiliang, I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

At this moment, Chu Suiliang, who was wearing an official robe, walked in solemnly with something in his arms, bowed to Li Er, then cupped his hands and said to Empress Changsun, "I have seen the empress."

"Dengshan," Li Er called his name affectionately, "Why did you come to see me?"

Chu Suiliang raised his head and said, "I have brought something good to His Majesty."

Li Er's eyes lit up, "Wang Xizhi's words?"

Li Er loves Wang Xizhi's pen and ink, and everyone knows that before he took the throne, he often sent people to the people to search for Wang Xizhi's calligraphy.

Chu Suiliang smiled and nodded: "Exactly."

"Take it out and let me see."

Li Er said impatiently.

Chu Suiliang said a word of compliance, and then spread the words he brought on the imperial case.

Seeing the handwriting, Li Er's pupils tightened suddenly, and he said in surprise, "Wang Xizhi's first running script in the world, Preface to Lanting Collection? How did you get it?"

Empress Changsun took a closer look, and she had some insights into Wang Xizhi's handwriting. Seeing the words spread out, she also covered her lips in surprise and looked at Chu Suiliang.

Chu Suiliang smiled and said, "Your Majesty, let's see if it's true or not."

Li Er looked at it carefully, and the more he looked at it, the more excited he became, "That's right, it's an authentic work!"

Chu Suiliang said in a deep voice, "This is a fake."