All your life is gentle

On the fifth day of October in the sixth year of Tianyou (the third year of Yongqian), the Ministry of Rites presented the roster of the top ten Jinshi and the test papers finalized by the adults of the Imperial Academy to the emperor, and asked His Majesty to judge and select the top three.To say that they stood out from the thousands of candidates and broke into the top ten, there was no obvious difference in level.Therefore, the No. [-] No. [-] pick has always been selected by the emperor from the top ten.Lord Long Live picked it himself, and no one wentssip about it.For the parties involved, it is a great honor.

Zhao Ju sat in front of the red sandalwood imperial table inlaid with natural dragon water pattern marble panels, holding a golden ivory ivory magnolia stamen Yanghao vermilion pen, and looked down one by one the ten names on the Huang Lingyu version of the roster.He has always looked at the test papers impatiently. Those clichés and sages' remarks are like dung and worthless in the eyes of His Majesty the self-admired emperor.But he also knows in his heart that this form cannot be avoided, otherwise there may be a lot of trouble.So our Long Live Lord, since he was 16 years old, has done this job several times. Sometimes he chooses the three best calligraphy, sometimes he takes the three shortest, and sometimes he just draws lots with his eyes closed.Of course, most of the time, he didn't even bother to scroll through the pages, and just ticked the three names that were pleasing to the eye.

The names of the ten Jinshi are arranged in the order of the strokes of the surnames, which are horizontal, vertical, left, dot, and right.Among these ten people, it is natural that they were brought up because of extra "care".Similarly, there are also those who rely on their true skills to break in.

The first one is called Wang Zonghan.When the emperor saw the word "Zong Han", his eyes seemed to be rubbed with sand, and then his head hurt.The second place is called Yuan Jilin.The emperor was having a headache, and was dazzled by a spider web behind the Yuan character, so he jumped over it.The third place is called Lao He.The emperor thought: "If you don't work hard, you are unlucky." The fourth place, the fifth place... so I saw the sixth place: Li Zizhou.Well, these three words are very refreshing.

Zhou Zhe, Quan Ye.Yesterday, the Prime Minister of the Right and the Secretary of the Ministry of War came to chatter again, saying that although the soldiers of the Western Army are retreating now, they may break through again at some time, and must strengthen their combat preparations.Zhao Ju felt upset when he heard it, and when he looked at the word "Zhou", he felt that it was very pleasing to the eye.Looking at the place of origin, the family name of Yuezhou people also meets the requirements of the uncle of the country.Because the last round of champions deliberately selected scholars from Shu nationality, and there were many inclinations towards candidates from Shu nationality, the scholars and people who lived in Shu nationality had great opinions.These people are really making a fuss, and their destructive power cannot be underestimated.For the sake of balance, Ning Shuyuan suggested that the emperor choose a champion in residence this year.

All right, that's him.The Zhubi circled around and wrote the word "No. [-] Scholar" on Li Zizhou's name.

On the eighth day of October, the autumn test will be released.A total of 54 Jinshi were admitted in the first three lists, and a total of 380 candidates were admitted in the last three lists.The new champion is Li Zizhou, a scholar from Tongcheng, Yuezhou.

The officials sent by the Ministry of Rites wore red and hung colors and came to the door with gongs and drums, which made people's ears hurt.Neighbors watched the excitement and blocked the whole alley.Zi Shi was dizzy for a long time before he remembered to distribute red envelopes to those who presented the list.

On the ninth day of October, the emperor summoned new scholars in the newly built royal garden "Luanzhangyuan" in the southern suburbs of Xijing and gave them a wedding banquet.During the meeting, I had a cordial conversation with all the elite pillars present.After some encouragement from Wen Yan, they started chatting.Talk about the food on the table for a while, talk about the flowers in the garden for a while, talk about mysteries and wonders for a while, and comment on anecdotes and anecdotes for a while.Fortunately, His Majesty the Emperor finally remembered the royal etiquette, and didn't mention the sweet words and songs.Even so, most of the pillars who came out of the sages who have studied hard for ten years in the cold window are also dumbfounded and can't catch up.

On the contrary, Li Zizhou, the youngest number one scholar in the new discipline, has always followed his elder brother's ears and eyes, and can answer a few words on almost every topic, which made Zhao Ju very happy: talent!Take a closer look: the appearance is dignified, the demeanor is calm, and it is young and promising.Longyan Dayue couldn't help but feel relaxed and happy, and on the spot bestowed the honorable position of the Secretary Provincial Cong Sanpin Si Wenlang.I heard that Zhuangyuan Lang still rents a residential house, and he rewarded a big house with three entrances and three exits.

A month later, Dang Zishi stood in a large courtyard located in the high-end residential area of ​​"Enrongfang" in the southeast of Xijing, watching the small officials sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to help move, trying their best to please Fang Nong, the new champion of the family. , I also feel as if I am dreaming.

——This richness is coming to your door, it's really too late to dazzle you...

It took the three brothers and sisters a full half a day to visit the entire house covering an area of ​​more than ten mu.

The emperor rewarded the residence, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs allocated money to build it now if it was not in a hurry, and bought it directly if it was urgent.The original owner of this house was also very prosperous, but in this generation's decline, the distribution of children and grandchildren was uneven, so they simply sold the ancestral house and distributed the cash.The decoration and layout are very sophisticated. Although there are many details that are not as good, the overall scale is comparable to the old Lige mansion in Tongcheng.

All three were a little excited.After looking at the lobby, side hall, study, and Baosha in the front yard, I went to the second courtyard.There are five main rooms and four side rooms on the front, three side rooms on the east and west, and two side rooms.There are also moon gates leading to side courtyards on both sides.The entire courtyard is surrounded by corridors, and there is a large open space in the middle, which was originally used for banquets and a stage for large gatherings.Zigui clapped his hands and said, "Great! It just happens to be a training ground, and there are some targets hanging on the trees over there."

Thirdly, after entering the courtyard, there is a back cover room. There are rockeries and ponds in the courtyard, which is quite interesting in gardens.Zi Shi said: "I will live here. Every day I go to the pavilion on the rockery to bask in the sun, and come down to sit by the pool to feed the fish."

The twins shook their heads together: "No."

Zigui said: "The backyard is humid, and the house sees little light, so it is easy to catch cold."

Zizhou said: "And it's not in accordance with etiquette. There's no reason to ask my brother to live in the backyard." He worked in the central government for a few days, and his words and walks became more and more rigid.

Zi Shi sighed, "Judging from this tone, I don't know whether you are the elder brother or I am the elder brother."

Zizhou was embarrassed: "Brother——"

Brother and sister all laughed.

"Brother, what Zi Zhou said is also reasonable. He is now the number one scholar in the new department who is famous in Xijing, and he is a dignified secretary. Disgraceful."

Zizhou was even more embarrassed.Looking at the pair of unscrupulous brothers and sisters in front of him, he said helplessly: "Brother, you are now studying hard every day, and you don't go out when you don't see anyone. Feed the fish and bask in the sun, I think it's just talking. If you really want to live in this backyard, I'm afraid you won't be sure." When did it get moldy..."

Zi Gui spat at him: "Go! Say something auspicious! Tong Yan Wuji blows away..."

In the end, according to the rules, Zishi lived in the main house in the northeast corner, Zizhou lived in the east wing, and Zigui lived in the west wing.The three of them stood in the middle of the Daping, looking around the deserted and empty space, feeling a little sad and desolate after the excitement passed.Zigui forced a smile and said: "Brother, shouldn't we also recruit some servants and servants to support the grandeur of the big family?"

In the minds of a pair of twins, the rich life of the young master and young lady in the past ten years is far less unforgettable than the recent years of fleeing for their lives and struggling to make a living.I have seen more life and death, and I also understand that life is precious.I am used to self-reliance, and I understand the equality of all beings.Those false names don't matter anymore.Just as the elder brother said: when the water is clear, there will be no fish, and when people observe it, there will be no disciples.Being too noble and staying away from popular customs will cause trouble for yourself.

After hearing what his sister said, Zi Shi also smiled: "You are the housekeeper, you can figure it out."

A few days later, Yin Fuwen came to visit and almost yelled: "The champion of the new department, the official of the imperial court, there is no one in the family, what is the style, and it is a joke to spread it!" Six servants came.He said to Zi Zhou: "I won't give anything away, just give you a few people to order. They are all stable and reliable servants who have been in Yin's house for many years. You go to the Yamen on time every day, and only your elder brother and younger sister are left at home." Someone has to help with rough work." Turning to Zi Shi, "I know you are afraid of trouble, but such a big yard, you can't even have no answering door? There are many flowers and plants in the back garden, and someone has to take care of them..."

Seeing that the two brothers did not object, they rushed back and said: "You have to choose the person who serves you personally. If you want to buy a maid, tell Yin Xing and ask him to take you there. You choose it and hand it over." Give it to the toothmaid for a few days, and then send it to the mansion."

Zigui could only nod his head in thanks.

It is impossible for the six servants sent by the Yin family to retreat.Returning it means that it is unqualified, and the party concerned must be severely punished.Zigui answered a few words with them, the two who spoke clearly were placed in the gatehouse in the front yard, the two who could read a little went out with the second young master, and the remaining two took care of the garden for the young master.All six of them are concurrently responsible for all other miscellaneous tasks, which are under the supervision of Miss San.

The six are all men and servants, and it seems that a few maids and servants who do fine work are really needed.But when it came to buying someone, the three brothers and sisters were not interested, so the matter was dropped.

When it comes to money, the three brothers and sisters are not a problem.Besides Zi Shi earning a lot of money, Zi Zhou also started to get a salary.Jin Xiachao has always treated officials favorably, receiving a salary of 150 taels of silver per month from a third-rank civil servant, definitely belonging to the high-income group.Both brothers handed over the money to the sister and let her dispose of it.None of the three are in the nature of accumulating wealth. As income increases, expenditure increases accordingly.From the looks of ordinary people, these three brothers and sisters live a normal life.There are no rich furnishings in the house, no valuable accessories on the body, nothing but plain clothes and cloth clothes, and nothing but home-cooked dishes to eat.You have to live with them for a while to know what kind of life they live.

When he was still renting at the Wang family in Huaqiao Lane, Yin Fuwen sent Yin Xing to deliver books to Zishi once, but it rained suddenly, so he was left to eat.After several days of eating this meal, Yin Xing gnawed on the chicken, duck and fish that his master gave him, and still felt that it tasted like nothing.When Boss Yin heard about this, he was greatly disappointed: If he had known about such treatment, he would have gone there himself.

Yin Xing said: "It's just some vegetables and tofu, why is it so delicious?"

Yin Fuwen snorted: "His tofu was made by Nan Mazi of the "Nanji" workshop, who started a new stove to grind the pulp and order stewed rice. He even used different beans, let alone made some dried scallops and straw mushrooms to boil the soup. Where else can I eat?"

"Then why don't you make it like this?"

Boss Yin smiled wryly: "When did I have the leisure time and ingenuity of his? I haven't been free recently, but I can't help but have Lan Xinhui, a good sister who is diligent and considerate. Besides, no matter how rich I am, I dare not be like him What kind of flowers! Do you still want to support your family?!..."

In the first lunar month, Wang Bao and his wife came to pay New Year's greetings and brought a piece of cloth as a gift.Originally, the Li brothers were hesitant to be candidates for son-in-law, thinking that they were outsiders with no roots.Now I don't even dare to think about it, I just hope that I can occasionally walk around in the gate of the champion to raise my value.The cloth they brought is "Suyunluo" produced by Jinyuan, which is made of long-spun cotton and other silk worsted.In addition to being sent to the palace, only a small amount was sold to nobles and rich people.This "Suyunluo" is light and soft, warm in winter and cool in summer, not easy to wrinkle, comfortable and beautiful, it is specially used in the palace to make inner and middle clothes for the emperor's ladies.It costs three taels of silver per foot to sell it out, and cutting a piece of clothes costs at least a year for ordinary people.

Zigui happened to see some leftovers at Wang's house, and asked Wang Bao to buy it for a ten feet, which was heartfeltly appreciated by Zishi.Anyway, it's not that I can't afford to wear it, it's rare that my elder brother likes it. From then on, the three brothers and sisters' close-fitting clothes are all "Suyunluo".Therefore, the New Year gift brought by the Wang couple is a "Suyunluo", worth 150 taels of silver.Such a heavy courtesy from a small family is quite different from Boss Yin's courteousness.Zi Zhou looked at his eldest brother, Zi Shi winked, Zi Gui stepped forward with the silver, and saluted as before to thank him.

"...We brothers and sisters are unaccompanied here, and uncle and aunt take pity on them. There is no way to repay this kindness. How can I accept a generous gift from the two of you? Besides, I entrust uncle to help buy clothes, and I often trouble uncle. Can you put up your strength and pay for it?..."

Zi Shi secretly smiled and nodded: It is a blessing to have a beautiful, capable, intelligent and caring younger sister in my family!Look at Zizhou again: Well, it is also a blessing to have a younger brother who is basically obedient and promising and can earn money.With all the face in the face, finally this big brother can save effort and worry.Of course, the credit for my own conscious cultivation is indispensable... A small voice came out: Is it all cultivated by you?These two are both civil and military...

When he came back from the fugue, he heard his younger sister chatting with Aunt Wang.

"...Auntie is saying that there are quite a few people who are even native citizens willing to sell their sons and daughters?"

"That's not true. In the past, most of the people who sold their bodies were living in residence, but now because the head tax has risen sharply, and the corvee has also increased, many local poor families are willing to send their children to rich families as slaves. It can also reduce a part of the labor. Besides, the food and clothing of the servants of the real wealthy families is better than that of ordinary well-off families. I heard that some parents in other counties begged the prostitute traffickers to bring their children to Xijing. Trying to find a wealthy family to enter the door. So, my eldest lady, buying and selling people is actually doing good deeds..."

The corvee in Shuzhou is not light at all.After the imperial court moved in, it has not stopped recruiting civilians to build and maintain military defense projects.The reason for the aggravation again is that His Majesty the Emperor thought that the Xijing palace was too small and unbearable, so he built several new palaces.At first, Zhao Ju thought it was just a temporary presence, to make do with it for a while.Now it seems that I am afraid I have to stay here permanently.It's too peaceful, it's already biased, at least it's a little more comfortable.In addition to the large-scale expansion of the palace, several large playgrounds were built outside the palace.The most important of these is the "Luanzhang Garden" that once entertained new scholars.It is said that Long Live God intends to build this royal garden all the way to the foot of the beautiful Nanshan Mountain, and the first phase of the project has been completed...

After the first lunar month, the markets had just opened, and Zigui followed Yin Xing to buy back two cooks, two maids, and two servants.The three brothers and sisters don't have to wait on them personally, and the servant girl is responsible for sweeping and dust removal, serving tea and water, and occasionally coming to greet guests.The cook is only there to help, and most of the time, Miss San will cook by herself.The eldest young master occasionally came to the kitchen to do it himself.

The owner of this family is surprisingly beautiful and very kind. He pays generous wages and never asks his servants for extra work. Everyone is very happy to do it.The master is easy-going, and the subordinates will inevitably slack off.However, within a few days, the servants discovered that none of the three siblings could be fooled.They don't say a word of seriousness, but catch you with a few words, and look at you for a while, making you feel that you are a monster with a magic mirror, and there is nowhere to hide or escape, and you feel ashamed and afraid in your heart.

Two days later, all the servants saw the second young master and the third young lady fighting each other in the yard with knives, and then they took out their bows and shot arrows, and they all recited "Amitabha" in their hearts.Fortunately, I didn't do anything out of the ordinary - I made a fuss for a long time, saying that it was the number one scholar, but it turned out to be the number one scholar in martial arts.

The Provincial Yamen of the Secretary is located in the No. [-] Courtyard of Toutiao A of "Chongdefang" on the right side of the imperial palace.Originally in Jiyang, all the agencies directly under the central government worked in the imperial city.From Yongjia Hall to Yangjia Hall, the houses on the left and right sides are the government offices of various departments.The area of ​​Xijing Tour is much smaller, so the imperial court built two neat buildings next to the palace.The right side is called "Chongde Square", where all the central authorities are located.The left side is called "Chongzheng Square", where all Jingzhao agencies are located.

Yijun was promoted from the state capital to the capital, and the local officials naturally followed it to the sky; but it was impossible for the Jingzhao people and horses of the original Banjingzhao in Jiyang and the officials from all over the place to follow the emperor in time to be demoted and used.As a result, there are too many monks to eat, and they tear each other up, often making troubles.Fortunately, the phoenix has shrunk into a sparrow, and its internal organs are still complete.After nearly two years of working together, Shuzhou has finally formed a huge bureaucratic system that is super bloated and peaceful with each other.

From Enrongfang to Chongdefang, Zizhou walked leisurely for half an hour every day to go to work in the Yamen.On the day of the court meeting, it is necessary to leave early and wait outside the palace.The early dynasty of the Jinxia Dynasty depended entirely on the emperor's diligence.In the hands of the diligent emperor, he went to court almost every day.Later, the world was peaceful, the government was simple and few things happened, and it was changed to a dynasty every five days.After Zhao Ju came to power, he followed the old system for only one year, so he changed it to one court every ten days.The situation on most days of court meetings is like this: the officials wait for an hour or two, and finally the servants come out and announce that the holy dragon is not in good health.

Therefore, it is common for courtiers below the third rank who are not qualified to ask for an audience to see the emperor for a year or so.Only a few months after Zi Zhou took office, the Emperor Meng summoned him twice alone. Such an honor is rare even in the Secretary Province.For a while, everyone knew that the 16-year-old Xinke champion was highly valued by the emperor, and that he was a formidable young man with a bright future.

It is said that the emperor summoned the number one scholar twice, why?

For the first time, it was not long after the first month.On a certain ten-day holiday, the servants in the palace hurriedly came to invite him, and the carriage directly took Zizhou to the "Oliflower Pavilion" next to the osmanthus forest in "Luanzhang Garden".

It turned out that the servant in charge of the garden flowers and trees had arranged several Sijigui plants to open in advance, and His Majesty the Emperor was enjoying the flowers.Hearing the introduction of this breed from the people below, it was originally produced in Yuezhou, and I became interested for a while, so I wanted to find a local person to ask about the habits and allusions of this species.An Chen, the chief servant, said: "Master Yushitai seems to be from Yuezhou. He will be on duty in the government office today. But..."

Zhao Ju waved his hands impatiently: "Don't talk to me about it! He also cares about things that don't even care about the right and left... He always talks about "can't be punished by a doctor", I can't afford to provoke him and hide Sorry?"

"Xi Dayu" is the nickname given by His Majesty the Emperor to Xi Yuanhuai, a doctor on the right.This person is in charge of Yushitai. He has always been honest and self-disciplined, and speaks out boldly.Zhao Ju hates him in his heart, but he also knows that such a person cannot be easily killed.In Ning Shuyuan's view, although Xi Yuanhuai is an eyesore, he is just a bookworm.It's like a brand new sharp knife, it looks scary, but in fact it has no edge at all, so I don't bother to touch it.

Here the emperor chatted with the people around him for a few words, and suddenly remembered that the young number one scholar who played the right purpose last time seemed to be from Yuezhou.Immediately pass the decree, and the number one scholar will have an audience immediately.

Zizhou rushed to the scene, but he didn't expect that Long Live Lord asked about sweet-scented osmanthus, so he was taken aback for a while.Fortunately, I have been used to this thing since I was a child, so I calmed down and explained to the emperor carefully what is meant by "steamed osmanthus", what is meant by "brewed with osmanthus", and what is meant by "cut with osmanthus". The waiter listens.

Zizhou thought: Why didn't your majesty ask me when I will enter Shu?Don't ask outside of Shuzhou?Don't ask the people of Yuezhou?Don't ask about the Battle of Tongcheng?But I can't understand it in my heart: I can't say it, I can't say it.If you really can't help but say it, you may be taken off your hat in a blink of an eye and become a prisoner, or your head may fall on the spot.

Before going out, the elder brother’s exhortation is still in my ears: "In the officialdom, the official is a flat boat, floating on the sea. Accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger. No matter how stupid or incompetent the emperor is, he is a tiger that eats people. Zi Zhou, You remember, whenever you want to save your life first..."

I also remembered that in the first lunar month, I followed a group of new scholars to Zhendinghou's mansion to pay New Year's greetings to my uncle—this has been the practice of the imperial examination for many years.Although I didn't want to go, I went anyway.A gentleman is harmonious but different, Zhou is not compared, a group is not a party, there is no need to offend the powerful people who control the government for a little bit of sarcasm.

After going there, the legendary Uncle Guo, who was so arrogant to the heavens, was majestic and kind.Knowing that he was coming from Tongcheng, he immediately asked when he would leave home.He asked about the battle of Tongcheng and the process of escaping, which was more careful than the defenders of Fenglan Pass.I heard that he met the leader of the rebel army in Chuzhou, and asked him to recount the situation in detail.Zizhou slipped his tongue inadvertently, thinking that the other party would ask him why he didn't join the rebel army, but found that no one seemed to think that this was a question that needed to be investigated.Then I figured it out: In the eyes of these people, the emperor and the court are the ones who should be followed, just like the North Star is in the sky, and the stars gather together, it is only natural.

When it comes to the tragic and tragic place, all the people present clenched their fists and mourned.

In the end, Uncle Guo praised the young champion Lang very much, saying that he was "talented, courageous, loyal, and worthy of the emperor's eyes and talents".A group of Xinke Scholars were excited and jealous after hearing this, and they all showed their talents, courage and loyalty in front of the uncle, and the host and guest broke up happily.

Knowing that the foreign relatives in this dynasty are powerful in politics, in Zi Zhou's mind, the uncle Ning Shuyuan is an absolute treacherous minister.This close contact, but I can't say how to describe it.Going home and talking to his elder brother, Zi Shi sighed: "The world is complicated, and people's hearts are unpredictable. Things in the court are even more turbulent. Loyal people are not necessarily good, and good people are not necessarily right; treacherous people are not necessarily evil. Yes, what is evil is not necessarily wrong...don’t make yourself too nervous, just be alert and don’t act rashly.”

Among Jinshi, there are really tough people who don't want to follow suit, and they didn't go to pay New Year's greetings to Uncle Guo.In March, the dispatch order of the Ministry of Officials came down, and all these people were dispatched to remote places in the west of Shu and the south of Shu to serve as parents' officials.Zizhou thought, finally showing his true colors as a treacherous villain.Zi Shi said: "The party is the same and the difference is the same, whoever is on the stage is the same."

The "Osmanthus incident" passed, but the second time he was summoned by the emperor was because of the "lotus".

The lotus flowers were in full bloom in the May Palace. Zhao Ju led a group of young court ladies to row a boat, and asked musicians to play and sing across the water.After playing for a while, I got tired of listening to the songs of picking lotus, so I thought about changing some new words.Director An, who was by the side, hurriedly summoned two scholars with excellent literary talents to compose new words for the emperor.

Tried singing once, but still not satisfied.Zhao Ju sighed: "Oh, I think it's the folk slang and vulgar tunes, which are so fresh and more pleasant to the ear."

A shrewd servant suggested: "Human way "Yue Nu Cai Lian", presumably Yue Ge is just as beautiful."

So the emperor urgently summoned Si Wenlang Li Zizhou, and ordered him to present a number of lotus-picking songs in Yuezhou.

That day, Ri Zhou came home with a lot of rewards, and as soon as he sat down, he told his elder brother and younger sister what had happened.

"I was copying documents with Mr. Cai, and I was shocked when the imperial decree came. When I met the emperor, I insisted on writing a few "Lotus Picking Songs". I also said, I must use folk slang..."

Zi Shi let out a "ha" and said, "Your Majesty the Emperor has a unique vision."

"How could I write this? I was so forced that I couldn't help it. I finally remembered that our family went to the lake that year and heard the lotus picking girl sing. One of the songs was asked by my elder brother and was scolded by my father, so I can barely remember a few words... ..."

"Haha..." Zi Shi laughed so hard that he fell down.Zigui also remembered that song.I didn't understand it at the time, but now that I'm an adult, I naturally understand it.Can't help but blush: "Zi Zhou, you, you don't know how to write it?"

"...The emperor said: "It's really refreshing, but what else? I said: "I deeply regret not being able to listen to such songs."Only this song was heard when I was young when I went to the lake with my family, and I can still hear it faintly...""

The three brothers and sisters laughed together.

Zi Shi thought: "This child has a lot of humor, which is not bad." He thought: "The two monarchs and ministers have contributed a lot to the preservation and dissemination of folk literature."

The full text of this fresh and touching lotus song is as follows:

"Sister Cailian fights for makeup, just like a red lotus competing with a white lotus. The red lotus says it has a good color, and the white lotus says it has the fragrance of pink flowers. The fragrance of pink flowers, the fragrance of pink flowers, people who love flowers will come to snatch them as soon as they see them. The red ones are too expensive. It's not too strong to be white. You can't do it face to face, and discuss it with you privately, it's like a lotus leaf that hides the body from no one to see, and the head becomes a lotus root with long strings."

Zi Shi smiled almost, and said to his younger brother: "Well, the imperial court is quick-witted and measured, which is very good. However, Zi Zhou, after meeting such an emperor, "poor Ye Zhongxu, who doesn't ask the common people and asks ghosts and gods", this I'm afraid this kind of thing will happen from time to time, you have to be prepared in your heart..."

——"Poor Ye Banxu, who doesn't ask the common people and asks ghosts and gods."

The elder brother's two words were too harsh, and it hit Li Zizhou, the number one scholar, to the point of being lifeless.As a subject, no matter how loyal you are to serve the country, if the emperor does not give you a place to use your strength, your efforts will always be in vain.Could it be that like most of the other colleagues, he joined the camp of the uncle of the country and was willing to be his pioneer?Or join the group of courtiers headed by the right minister, criticizing each other day by day, and floating in the clear?

After entering the court for more than half a year, all kinds of encounters made him fully understand what it means to be "forced by the situation".In the past, when I heard my elder brother talk about how my seniors were powerless, I always felt a little disapproving in my heart, thinking that it was human-made.At this moment, I was thinking about it, but I couldn't figure out what to do, so I couldn't cheer up for a long time afterwards.