Your majesty, please stay in the cold palace

The next day, Guo Heng stated in the court hall that the canonization of the crown prince is a major event. He will go to the royal temple Jinguang Temple to pay a visit to the abbot, and ask him to calculate a good and auspicious day before he can canonize the crown prince so that the country will be prosperous and the foundation will be stable.

Yan Zheng was pleasantly surprised and proud when Guo Heng agreed.If Guo Heng really registered that child, it would be worth it for his strict administration to take such a big risk.

Yan Zheng and his party all praised the emperor for his wisdom, but Guo Heng hated their flattery, so he withdrew after saying this.

After fasting and bathing for three days, Guo Heng personally took the queen's son to Jinguang Temple.

After arriving at Jinguang Temple, news spread that Master Huiwu, the abbot of Jinguang Temple, personally calculated the horoscope for the little prince, and deduced that the little prince was destined to be noble, but at the age of three, there would be a catastrophe, and it was not suitable to accept canonization under the age of three.After the catastrophe is over, it will be the fate of the rich and powerful, and everything is suitable.

Guo Heng solemnly thanked Master Huiwu, and asked the master to personally consecrate a piece of fine jadeite and put it on the little prince.He also asked Master Huiwu to bestow a character on the little prince. Since then, the little prince has a name, named Guo Xian, and named Jiahe.

Guo Heng returned to the court and conveyed Master Huiwu's words to the courtiers. The Taishi's strict administration was extremely dissatisfied.He originally thought that his wish would come true, but he didn't expect it to be in vain.But Daliang State has always believed in Buddhism, and Hui Wu is a master respected by everyone. He dare not say that the abbot's words are nonsense, so he can only grit his teeth and accept Guo Heng's words.Isn't it just three years?Alright, just wait for three years and see what tricks you, Guo Heng, can do!

Because the emperor was happy to have a son, he took three subjects in a row. Xu Chengze took part in the test under the pseudonym Xu Ruoxu.In order to show that the emperor attaches great importance to the exam and ensure the fairness of the exam, there are two examiners for this exam, one is Kong Qingshu and the other is Yan Zheng.

Yan Zheng put on a high stance, "Since Lord Kong Hou is here, Lord Hou is in charge of everything."

Kong Qingshu's expression was indifferent, "Teacher, you're welcome, just follow the rules."

Although the emperor decreed that everyone can apply for the imperial examination regardless of their background, but the students from poor families who actually come to take the exam are still inferior to those from rich families and wealthy nobles, but Guo Heng and Xu Chengze both know that this matter should not be rushed and should be taken slowly.

Tomorrow is the last written test. If you pass this written test, you can take part in the palace test, and the emperor will personally select the champion, second place, and third place.

Every time the exam comes, the inns and restaurants are full of people, most of them are students who come to take the exam.

Xu Chengze was sitting in the lobby of Zuixianlou, the exam was going to be tomorrow, and there were actually more candidates in the restaurant today than yesterday.He listened to the low-pitched or high-pitched conversations of the candidates, and drank his tea silently.

After he left the palace, his health improved a little, so he came to Zuixianlou to inform Qu Le, and Qu Le very much agreed with his approach.In his eyes, a place like the palace is not a place for people to stay, and the sooner they leave, the better.Hearing that Xu Chengze planned to find a house to live by himself, he kindly invited him to live in his home.

Xu Chengze knew about Qu Le's situation, as he said, only their family was left in the huge house.

Xu Chengze declined his kindness.If he lives in Qu Le's house and Kong Qingping finds out, he won't be spared.In the end, Xu Chengze chose a house between Confucius Mansion and Zuixian Tower and settled down.

Naturally, he was not short of money. Guo Heng was afraid that he would suffer, so when he heard that he wanted to live by himself, he immediately ordered someone to send him money and a lot of rewards.Kong Qingping and Qu Lewan wanted to pay, but Xu Chengze refused, and even divided them half of the reward from the emperor

Seeing Guo Heng bestowing so many gadgets to Xu Chengze, Kong Qingping tasted jealousy for the first time.

The house on Dong'an Street is a small courtyard.There are four main rooms, left and right hatchbacks, and the south is the kitchen.

Xu Chengze lives in the main room, Alian and Yi Na live in the east room.The house is not big, but the advantage is that it was built in a short period of time. It is clean and bright. The house is not facing the street and is quiet.

A Lian and Yi Na are two maids, Xu Chengze's original intention was to let them go.If they want to go back to southern Xinjiang, he will ask Guo Heng to find someone to escort them. After all, the road is not safe for two women.If they don't go back to southern Xinjiang, they will be given silver taels and let them find a place to live and live their lives with peace of mind. If they can meet someone they like, marrying and having children is the best.

Both Yi Na and A Lian were unwilling to choose these two options.They said that they were used to serving Xu Chengze and wanted to stay by his side.

Guo Heng thought about the loyalty of the two of them, and Xu Chengze also needed someone to take care of him, so he agreed.

Xu Chengze settled down on Dong'an Street, and he read and wrote every day, and would go out for a walk when he was free.It was the time of the big exam, and the streets were full of candidates. Xu Chengze had outstanding looks and elegant temperament. Even though he was very low-key, many candidates came to chat with him.

Among the candidates, Xu Chengze chatted with two candidates particularly speculatively.One is Lei Jian'an, the son of a farmer from Haizhou, and the other is Jiang Shiyun, the son of an imperial family.Lei Jian'an was tall and burly, with a dark complexion and a simple personality. Although he didn't talk much, he was very familiar with the sufferings of the common people. What's more, he had a thorough understanding of issues such as the distribution of acres and taxation.Although he came from a poor family, he is not ashamed at all and is very frank.And Jiang Shiyun is white and clean, soft and weak, and at first glance he looks like a scholar.

The son of the family, but his temper is very staunch, and he often criticizes the current situation without mercy.

The strange thing is that the two of them, one dull, one lively, one sincere, one arrogant, one gentle, and one fiery, have become good friends.

Xu Chengze and the two met in the Drunken Immortal Tower, chatted unintentionally, and found that the two had their own characteristics and were very insightful, so they started to flirt.

Without exception, both of them entered the final written examination.

When Xu Chengze arrived at Zuixian Tower, he had already had a secret talk with Qu Le.At this time, Qu Leyi had already developed the power of spies, and many news would spread into the imperial capital every day, and Qu Lele would collect the news and report it to Xu Chengze.

All kinds of news let Xu Chengze know that he needs to act quickly.

In the court, Guo Heng's power is still weak, and the strict government is difficult to shake.And outside the court, Guo Heng's power is even worse

Just like the matter of acres of land and taxation, although Guo Heng handed over the matter of land measurement and taxation to Zhou Dai and Kong Qingping, due to the obstruction of the strict government and one party, the work of the two of them could hardly continue.

Officials from all over the country are passive and slowing down their work, and they are all waiting and watching, watching the attitude of strict governance.But Yan Zheng obviously didn't pay attention to Kong Qingping and Zhou Dai. He told his party members that everything was going on as it was, and he was going to take care of things when something went wrong.

Kong Qingping and Zhou Dai were so annoyed by those officials that impeachment memorials were written one after another. Guo Heng wanted to punish those officials, but the Yanzheng Party jumped out again, saying that Kong Qingping and Zhou Dai did not understand Daliang Given the situation in the country, policies cannot be changed at will.Always proceed from reality. There are always reasons why officials do not follow the opinions of the two.The emperor can't just listen to Zhou Dai and Kong Qingping's one-sided words, he must always listen to the opinions of those officials.

The opinions of the officials are naturally biased towards strict governance and one party, saying that it is unnecessary to re-measure the acres of land and waste money, and saying that the emperor's intentions are good, but the taxes in Daliang are not high, and the common people have no objections, etc.Anyway, I just don't want to execute

Guo Heng also had a headache.Wanting to blame those officials, but there are too many people, if these people are all removed from their posts, the court may be greatly hurt.

Xu Chengze looked at the bustling students outside the window, thinking in his heart, how many of these people would be used by the imperial court, and how many would disdain the grand master's wooing and be loyal to the emperor.

"Brother Xu, tomorrow is the big exam, and there are actually more people today."

Xu Chengze raised his head, and it was Jiang Shiyun who came.

Xu Chengze stood up and said with a smile: "They are all here to relax, right? Anyway, the exam is tomorrow, and today is not bad." "Brother Xu said so." Jiang Shiyun sat down and looked around, "Today Why don't you see Brother Lei?"

Xu Chengze poured him tea and said with a smile, "Yesterday it wasn't you who got Brother Lei drunk, why did you ask me today?" Jiang Shiyun curled his lips, took a sip from the teacup, "Who knew he was so Overwhelmed by alcohol."

Xu Chengze raised his eyebrows, "You don't know? Didn't you do it on purpose?"

Jiang Shiyun put down his teacup and touched his nose, "I, why did I do it on purpose? He is stupid, and he will drink if you give him wine." After a long silence, he said: "He, he will be fine, right? In fact, he is not. How much to drink. I, should I go and see him. "

Seeing his blushing, Xu Chengze lowered his head and smiled.He obviously cares about others, but refuses to admit it, what an awkward child!Just as he was about to speak, he saw a person like a black tower coming in at the door.The man looked around at the door, his eyes lit up, and he strode over.

Xu Chengze deliberately said: "If you are so worried about him, go and see him!"

Jiang Shiyun pursed his lips, "Who is worried about him? He is so big, he shouldn't, he won't..."

That's what he said, but the man stood up abruptly, "I, I'm going to see him right now."

When he turned around, he bumped into a generous embrace.

"Why do you walk without eyes..."

Jiang Shiyun took a step back, rubbing his sore nose.Looking up and seeing that it was Lei Jian'an, he silenced himself and sat down resentfully.Seeing his strange reaction, Lei Jian'an greeted Xu Chengze step by step, and then sat down and asked, "Xiang Jiang, what's wrong with you? Where were you going just now?"

Jiang Shiyun looked at this big log bitterly, what's wrong, didn't you hit it?Still want to ask?

Lei Jian'an looked at Jiang Shiyun's red eye sockets, which were glistening with water, so he stopped his eyes for a moment.Why is this person so good-looking?Seeing that he hadn't spoken for a long time, Jiang Shiyun gave him a hard look and put down his hands.

"You, you drank yesterday, are you okay?"

"Oh." Lei Jian'an was a little embarrassed, and touched his face, "It's okay, although I can't drink well, I'll be fine after a night of sleep.

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Jiang Shiyun looked at him carefully, and saw that nothing could be seen on his black face, so he curled his lips, "If I knew you were fine, I wouldn't worry about it!"

Lei Jianan didn't hear clearly, "What did you say?"