Come on, Your Highness

That night He Xichao slept soundly, as if he had a dream, but he couldn't remember it clearly after waking up.

There was no one around, the maid Liuyue sat on the side with her head propped up, hearing the slight noise, she immediately turned her head and said pleasantly, "Master Xichao, you're awake!"

"What time is it?"

"It's time, you've been sleeping for a long time, and this servant is thinking about whether to wake you up for a medicinal breakfast."

As Liu Yue spoke, she helped He Xichao to straighten her upper body, and took the soft support from the side and placed it behind his back.

He Xichao asked, "Where is Your Highness?"

"His Royal Highness has gone to court, and I guess the hour is almost gone."

It was only then that He Xichao remembered that Xiao Hong had been listening to the government after his birthday, and this person had asked for leave to pick him up yesterday.

Liu Yue replied, "Just wait for a while, the servant will call someone to bring the medicine."

"Start to play if there is something to do, and leave the court if there is nothing to do—" Eunuch Huang shook the floating dust and sang a long time.

All the officials in the hall knelt down and respectfully sent Emperor Tiangan away.

Xiao Hong got up and followed the Yujia in front.

In the Qingzheng Hall, Emperor Tiangan glanced at Xiao Hong who came uninvited, flicked the tea foam, and asked casually: "What's the matter?"

As soon as Xiao Hong saw his father, he smiled and said, "Today, my son is unclear about something, and I want to ask you for advice."

"Oh?"

"The governor of Jiangdong impeached the governor of Luozi County, the fish and meat people, causing the streets to be full of displaced people who sold their children and daughters. The people are in dire straits. Why didn't you order an investigation, but didn't mention it? Instead, the governor of Jiangzhou impeached the governor of Jiangdong to bend the law for personal gain and cover up Kui. The magistrate of Liang County swallowed the tax and food, but you sent the censor to investigate, why?"

When Emperor Tiangan heard this, he raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes fell on the stacked memorials on the imperial case, and said: "Let the eldest prince see the third letter on the stack on the left."

Eunuch Huang immediately picked out the memorial and sent it to Xiao Hong, "Your Highness."

Xiao Hong unfolded it and looked, "The heavy rain in the east of the river caused floods again? My son remembers that the dam seems to have been repaired for several years, right?"

Emperor Tiangan nodded, "The river is narrow, the rain is heavy, and the water is turbulent, so it is easy to destroy the dam. It's not that the bottom is not well repaired, but the terrain is special and it is not easy."

"Since there is water, the people on both sides of the strait will suffer. Will there be refugees?"

"It's in Kuiliang County, so it's not easy for me to sympathize with the people in that place, and the tax is exempted."

Xiao Hong stroked his chin, and suddenly asked, "Is Kuiliang County far from Luozi County?"

Emperor Tiangan suddenly smiled gratifiedly, "It's next door."

"So the people in Kuiliang County became refugees and went to Luozi County, where they were displaced on the street and sold their children and daughters?"

Emperor Tiangan nodded slightly.

Xiao Hong looked at Emperor Tiangan's confident appearance, and couldn't help but ask: "Although it makes sense, can you judge it just by relying on this memorial, father, you shouldn't be so arbitrary, is there any other reason? close play?"

Emperor Tiangan said without shame: "Of course."

Xiao Hong: "..."

"However, it is very rare for you to think of these things, but you can pay him back?" Emperor Tiangan looked at him with deep meaning in his eyes.

Xiao Hong rolled his eyes, with a hint of reserve and doubts: "Well, there must be some, but after thinking about it, my son doesn't seem to be easy to ask, so... well, let's forget it."

Emperor Tiangan watched him pretending, and laughed in his heart, but nodded obediently on his face, "Since it's over, let's go back."

"Don't!" Xiao Hong immediately swept away his duplicity, and swiftly ran to Emperor Tiangan, squatted beside the dragon chair, looked at Emperor Tiangan with resentful eyes while holding the handle, and complained: "Father Really, you know what your son is here for, so you can't cooperate with me."

"It's weird, it's not me who asks for others, why should I cooperate with you?" Emperor Tiangan patted his head and laughed.

Xiao Hong then rubbed his hands and licked his face and asked, "The son begs you, can you agree?"

"What do you think?"

Xiao Hong went straight to the point and said: "Xi Chao finished all the papers. Although he didn't stick to the end, he took all the exams that should be taken. Isn't it too much to disqualify?"

"That's the rule."

"But he can't help it, he's already sick like that!" Xiao Hong couldn't help feeling distressed when he thought of He Xichao being helped out of the tribute court by the yamen servants yesterday, "You don't know, for this exam, he forcefully used tigers and wolves The medicine suppressed the illness, just to survive these three days, people were burned out yesterday."

Emperor Tiangan had heard about it, and was very surprised by He Xichao's decision, "Why be so anxious, in another three years, he will still be the youngest Juren, and his body, hair, and skin are his parents, and if he doesn't cherish it, it's too much."

"Of course I'm in a hurry. He was given laxatives the night before the township examination! The majestic Duke Wei's mansion openly drugged him! Just imagine three years later, will he be able to pass the exam? Naturally, we should seize every opportunity and persist if we can!" He Xi slapped him, but the other party was too aggressive.

Xiao Hong couldn't help becoming angry when he thought of the back of the black bear. He looked at Emperor Tiangan and wondered why his father, who said he would give him an explanation, hadn't said anything yet.

Has it been found out or not?

Emperor Tiangan didn't know about this, he frowned and shook his head when he heard this, "Wei Guogong is going back as he lives."

"My son agrees with that very much."

Xiao Hong's knees were sore from squatting. He stood up, touched Emperor Tiangan's teacup, glanced at it again, and then waved to Eunuch Huang.

In front of the wallpaper, Eunuch Huang immediately came over with a teapot and poured it for the emperor.

This kind of carefulness and sharp eyesight is no one else, Emperor Tiangan sipped his tea and sighed happily.

Seeing that Emperor Tiangan was happy, Xiao Hong continued: "Of course, no matter what the reason is, it is a fact that Xichao left the Gongyuan early. You must follow the rules, and your son has nothing to say. It's just that I, as his master, I always want to fight for him again. Have you read Xichao's test paper?"

Emperor Tiangan nodded almost invisibly.

"What do you think, if you are admitted according to the normal way, what number can you get?"

Emperor Tiangan did not answer him, but said: "There are no rules, there are so many candidates in the world, if it sets a precedent, wouldn't it be criticized?"

Xiao Hongdao: "My son just thinks that the imperial examinations are for the selection of talents. The three exams are judged by the quality of the final exam papers. It has nothing to do with whether to leave early. Xi Chao has already completed the exam papers and handed them in. Yes, there is nothing wrong with the process. It is not impossible to set this precedent, and even change the rules of the imperial examination in the future, right?"

He saw that Emperor Tiangan seemed to be thinking about it, so he made persistent efforts and retreated as a way forward: "Of course, the imperial examination has been passed down for nearly a thousand years and has been evolving. There is always a reason for the existence of the current rules. It cannot be changed. This is how it should be, you can only retake the exam."

Then move it with emotion and reason, "My son is always selfish. After all, I have gone to court, and I always hope that there are people of my own in the court. It is most suitable to cherish the court, but he is still a scholar..." Xiao Hong was deeply discouraged, and begged, "If it's possible, please be considerate and considerate of the eldest son who is blind in both eyes after entering the court, it's not easy!"

Emperor Tiangan always had a tolerance that ordinary people did not have when facing Xiao Hong. Moreover, He Xichao's papers really surprised him, especially the last one, which was written in a day with high fever. Such talent Simply amazed.

Xiao Hong is right in saying that the imperial examination is just a way to select talents. If you know that a person is talented but stick to rigid rules, it will run counter to the purpose of the imperial examination.

At this time, the little eunuch at the door came in cautiously and reported: "Your Majesty, all the cabinet ministers have arrived."

When Xiao Hong heard this, he could only leave, "Father, you are busy. If your son embarrasses you, just treat me as a fart and don't take it seriously. Xichao is still young, let's take another three years after three years, the big deal In the next year's provincial examination, my son will personally watch around him, and he will always pass the examination smoothly."

Emperor Tiangan looked at his empathetic look, as if he had been wronged a lot, so he said: "Okay, I will discuss it with all my lovers later, and then make a decision."

As soon as this remark came out, Xiao Hong immediately smiled, and flattered him, "Father, you are really my father! Father, you are so kind to me! How can I repay you? How can I be so lucky? ! My son recognizes you, and I will be your son in my next life..."

Emperor Tiangan supported his forehead, and wanted to swear that he was not in good shape, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he showed a smile, and could only wave his hands and said: "There is no need to repay, just remember what you said. Don't let me down, go."

Xiao Hong returned to Jing'an Palace happily, and walked into He Xichao's bedroom. The latter was holding a book and flipping through it boredly, and turned his head when he heard the sound of footsteps.

Seeing his listless appearance, Xiao Hong knew that his body was still not feeling well, so he asked with concern, "Is it still not feeling well?"

"It's much better, but I'm still a little dizzy, and I can't use my strength."

Xiao Hong touched He Xichao's forehead with his hand, "It's still a little hot, have you taken the medicine?"

"It's already been two bowls." He Xichao felt that he had nothing to love.

The corner of Xiao Hong's mouth curled up, and he preached: "Look, this is the consequence of not caring for your body. Do you dare to use drugs indiscriminately in the future?"

He Xi squinted at him, and asked unhappily, "Teach me a lesson?"

"How dare you, ancestor, I'm scared. If you do it again, I'll be scared to death by you first."

He Xichao pursed his lips, with a smile in his eyes, but not long after, Liu Yue came in with a medicine bowl, "Master Xichao, it's time to drink the medicine."

The smell of "fragrance" floated ten miles away, and just smelling it made her stomach churn, and He Xichao's eyes clearly showed rejection.

"I feel almost ready." He looked at the bowl that Xiao Hong had served, and said very seriously.

Xiao Hong praised: "That's great, it means that the prescription prescribed by Doctor Wang is effective, and after drinking it for two days, the disease will be cured. Come on, be good, drink this bowl too."

He Xichao squinted his eyes to look at him, and suddenly said: "Have you become cunning?"

It was you who became silly, silly and cute.Xiao Hong added in his heart that this kind of He Xichao was never seen in normal times, and he could only be lucky enough to see and cherish it after some of his wisdom was taken away by the illness.

"It's nothing, it's because you are too lazy to argue with me."

He Xichao nodded in agreement, then took the bowl and swallowed it down.

Xiao Hong handed over a piece of candied fruit, He Xichao thought it was sticky and sticky to his fingers, so he simply lowered his head and bit it into his mouth.

Xiao Hong withdrew his hand, twisted his fingers, and asked nonchalantly, "Have you had lunch yet?"

"No, I'm waiting for you to come back."

Xiao Hong said: "What are you waiting for me to do? You don't know when I will come back. Besides, you are still sick and cannot be hungry. I have to tell my aunt."

He Xichao smiled and said: "You go to intercede with the emperor for me, I should wait for you."

"This... how do you know?" Xiao Hong scratched his head in embarrassment.

"I'm not stupid. And seeing how happy you are, the emperor agrees."

"Father didn't promise clearly, and he just said to discuss with the ministers before making a decision, but Xie Ge is the oldest in the cabinet, so cherish the court, you should be able to get your wish."

He Xichao couldn't speak for a moment, he just looked at Xiao Hong, and gave a heavy hum, obviously very moved.

Xiao Hong was a little proud, "How is brother?"

"it is good."

"That's a good cry, brother, listen."

Although He Xichao had a fever, his mind was still clear, and he couldn't explain it immediately: "Cousin...you should read less of that kind of obscene books."

Inside Qingzheng Hall

Eunuch Huang, Emperor of Heavenly Stems, circulated three copies of the rural examination papers, and then said: "Everyone, please take a look, can He Xichao's Xie Yuan be accepted or not, give me an explanation?"

Directly mentioning Jieyuan, it can be seen that the emperor's meaning is very clear. He Xichao still has completed three exams and can be admitted, so there is no need to question his qualifications.

Those who can enter the cabinet are all talented people. All the cabinet elders have seen the paper. Compared with the answer paper He Xichao made when he was a scholar three years ago, the intention is more profound and the writing is more careful. The only thing that remains the same is the concise sentence , and a pragmatic attitude between the lines.The last one is a very exciting paper with the sharpness and vigor that young people should have.

Leaving aside the issue of leaving early, Xie Yuan's name is well deserved.

And the emperor admired He Xichao, several ministers could feel it.

Therefore, Mr. Xie Ge said: "Gan Luo Twelve is the prime minister, and it is a good story for a generation. Today, there is He Xichao's twelve elections, which is unprecedented. I don't know if the emperor is the same as the old minister, and he also looks forward to the appearance of a trinity in this dynasty. recorded in history?"

Wang Ge said: "I'm afraid that other candidates will be dissatisfied."

Another elder Ge said: "Why don't you feel dissatisfied? If you can't tell the truth from your talent, but rely on other people's bad luck to get the rear end, you are just a mediocre talent, and it is useless to take it."

Emperor Tiangan praised: "It's still Xie Qing who understands me. I have been in office for many years and have gone through several general examinations, and no one from each prefecture who has won the final examination as Huiyuan has yet to appear. It is this He Xichao who wins my heart with every paper. I am very happy." expect."

The emperor said a word, and the cabinet ministers had nothing to refute.

From ancient times to the present, the people who can achieve the three yuan and the first place may not be born even after the rise and fall of a dynasty. Once they are born, they will be famous forever, and the emperor of the current dynasty can be left in the history.

And Emperor Tiangan said that, as long as there are no mistakes in He Xichao's future examinations, the title of number one scholar will be his.

"Today, my words will enter the ears of all your loved ones, and never come out of the mouths of your peers. Remember it."

"The ministers obey the order."

The author has something to say: Yao: With Xiaohong around, how could Xichao's exam be in vain?

Emperor Tiangan: Another day of being flattered