Hearing the conversation between the two, Pan Long was stunned, but he already knew the identity of the fat man.

"Sixteen years of Hanlin Academy, the little champion old bachelor...... This person is Zhang Guozhong. ”

Zhang Hao and Zhang Guozhong are also quite famous figures in the world, this person won the champion at the age of sixteen, and he won three firsts in the three-level imperial examinations of the county government, the state capital, and the capital, which can be described as Shilin Junjie.

It's just that although he has outstanding literary talents, for some reason, he has always just been in the Hanlin Academy.

There is a folk legend that after he won the top prize, some court officials said that he was young and vigorous, and he needed to sharpen his sharpness before he could be of great use. So he let him stay in the Hanlin Academy, for more than ten years, I don't know how many books he has read, how many poems he has written, but he has seen his colleagues leave one after another, and even those who entered the Hanlin Academy later than him have left, but he still stays here.

To put it bluntly, the Hanlin Academy is the secretariat of the Son of Heaven, which is responsible for writing essays for the Son of Heaven, and even drafting edicts. Everyone in the world is proud to have entered the Hanlin Academy.

It's just that...... Generally speaking, after five or six years of service in the Hanlin Academy, the literati would leave the Hanlin Yuan and take up other official positions. For example, Zhang Guozhong has been in the Hanlin Academy for 16 years, but there are very few in the entire history of Great Xia.

Fortunately, he won the champion before he was an adult, he was very young, but now he is a young man, it seems to be ...... Can you afford it?

Pan Long had heard the story of this person a long time ago, but he didn't want to see this "little champion" himself with his own eyes today.

(I remember that there are rumors in the world about big and small zhangs, and the big Zhang is naturally Yangzhou Hou Zhang Hong Zhang Guodong, and the small Zhang is Zhang Hao and Zhang Guozhong.) Both of them are champions, but their life experiences are very different - of course, Da Zhang is the first person to sweep the literary world of the same generation, except for not taking the martial arts examination, including the champion of eight subjects, in order to crown the ancient and modern. Although Xiao Zhang is a young talent, he is still inferior to Da Zhang after all. ）

(but don't want to...... The young man in the story, Junjie, is now also a chubby middle-aged man. ）

Pan Long sighed in his heart, and couldn't help but prick up his ears and listen carefully to the conversation between Zhang Guozhong and his colleagues.

After listening to it for a while, the two just talked about some articles and feelings, but there was not much valuable content.

After a few more moments, the two men bought books and left. Pan Long also randomly selected a few books to pay the bill, and followed silently from a distance.

After a few moments, the two walked into a tavern and ordered some ordinary food and drink.

Pan Long sat down against the wall of the tavern next door and ordered some food and drink.

He was really curious, what would this little Zhang Zhuangyuan talk about?

After a while, after probably two more drinks, the young Hanlin scholar asked, "Brother Guozhong, do you feel anything about the recent incidents...... Something quirky?"

"Weird?" Zhang Guozhong asked rhetorically, "What's weird?"

"The court said that King Wucheng was only injured, but no one has ever seen him again......"

Zhang Guozhong smiled: "King Wucheng is a figure who has cultivated an immortal body, if it is an ordinary injury, he will probably be able to recover from a meal and a sleep." For him, it can be regarded as a 'serious injury', and he must have to recuperate for at least thirty or fifty years. It's only been a month or two, and it's normal that we don't see him. If he is holding on to the guest in this situation, then I have to worry about whether he is too injured to treat and is pretending to be strong. ”

His statement is quite reasonable, if it weren't for the fact that Pan Long saw Emperor Wucheng in the sky with his own eyes being shot to death by his teacher Bi Lingkong with a scattered arrow with a shaking bow star, I am afraid that I would have to believe him.

The young Hanlin scholar obviously did not have as accurate information as Pan Long, and after a deep sigh, he agreed with Zhang Guozhong's opinion.

Then he said: "Now that the imperial court is busy arresting the chaotic party, the matter of changing the law has been delayed, which makes people a little worried!"

Zhang Guozhong sighed: "Who says it isn't! But for the imperial court, maintaining its majesty is a top priority in the world. If the imperial court cannot maintain its majesty, I am afraid that chaos will arise everywhere. In contrast, the change of law ...... It's not a big deal. ”

"I don't agree with Brother Guozhong's statement. I think that the matter of changing the law is now at a critical moment, and if it is delayed for too long and loses its sharpness, I am afraid that things may not be able to be done well. ”

"If you delay for too long, you lose your spirit?

"Changing the law is a major matter that involves the whole world and involves an unknown number of people. Among them, there are many people whose interests have been damaged because of this. It was not easy for the imperial court to force them to make concessions before. But if it drags on for too long, these people connect with each other and do things that are contrary to each other...... I'm afraid the situation of changing the law is going to be bad!"

Pan Long nodded secretly when he heard this, and felt that this person was worthy of being a Hanlin Bachelor, and he was really insightful!

Zhang Guozhong smiled: "You think too much." Changing the law is a hundred-year plan, and there is no need to be in such a hurry. In the past, there was a folk proverb that said, 'If you cook small fish, don't turn it around'. In order to change some of the past practices and sweep away the malpractices, we should have done it step by step. I want to do it all in one go...... In my opinion, on the contrary, it will trigger all kinds of contradictions in a short period of time, and I am afraid that it will not be easy to clean up when the time comes. ”

Listening to the voice, he seemed to have a glass of wine, and then continued: "As it is now, put it off, let each other talk again, and even choose some more important things to reach a compromise in the future, and then slowly expand to other places." In the end, it took thirty or fifty years to complete the entire reform of the law, which is the right way to govern the country. ”

The young scholar immediately objected: "Brother Guozhong's words are wrong! Don't you know the truth of 'one drum, then decline, and three exhaustions'? Although the change may be a long-term solution, the first wave is the most important, and we should take advantage of the vigor and courage to make progress and complete the most important things in one go." Even if there is any problem, you can take it after you can clean it up in the future. ”

He also said: "I thought that changing the law was like curing a disease. For those who are still in good health, it is always necessary to take a dose of strong medicine to reverse the condition, and then slowly recuperate. ”

Zhang Guozhong smiled lightly and said, "Maybe you're right, but I'm old and have lost my sharpness. The future of the imperial court still depends on a young man like you!"

Pan Long couldn't help frowning, this Zhang Guozhong's words sounded like admitting defeat, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that there was something in his words, and it seemed that he was complaining about the imperial court.

...... Of course, he has complaints about the imperial court, and he should be. Inexplicably, he was "grinded" for 16 years, like a person who was a civil servant when he was young and became a leading secretary in the unit, but more than ten years have passed in a blink of an eye, and how many of the same class as him and even younger than him have been promoted one after another, only he is still the original secretary, and it seems that he wants to make this secretary old - this is a person who should have complaints.

The rewards and punishments are unknown, how can they convince people!

The young Hanlin Bachelor obviously didn't expect this, or maybe he thought of it, but he deliberately pretended not to think of it, and the two of them then chatted about something else.

Those things are actually quite interesting, most of them are interesting stories in the Hanlin Temple, as well as discussions on the government.

On these matters, the two sides did not disagree much.

After a while, the two of them were probably getting drunk, and their speech was a little slurred, and the content of what they said gradually became a bit taboo.

Suddenly, Pan Long heard Zhang Guozhong say, "...... I don't know what Your Majesty thinks, such a major matter as changing the law should be personally responsible for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Brother Guozhong's words are reasonable! Changing the law is a major event that shakes the world. If it fails, everything will be stopped. But if it succeeds, the person who presides over the change will immediately gain great prestige...... If the crown prince is in charge of this matter, it will be of great benefit to his future accession to the throne. And now it's the second prince in charge, alas, I don't know what will happen!"

"yes, it's worrying!"

"Brother Guozhong, what do you think...... Could it be Your Majesty...... Want a new prince?"

Hearing this, Pan Long couldn't help but perk up, and couldn't help but tilt his ears slightly and listen more carefully.

Zhang Guozhong didn't answer this, but lay on the table and snored slightly.

"Haha! Brother Guozhong is old, but he doesn't drink much! You're drunk, drunk!" the young Hanlin scholar laughed, and then shouted, "Little Er! Check out! Find two more reliable people, hire a carriage, and send me and Brother Guozhong back to Shuxiangfang!"

After a while, a carriage drove the two of them away and drove towards the "Shuxiangfang", a place where the literati lived in Nanxia City.

Pan Long listened to the carriage leave from a distance and nodded.

"This trip to Zhongzhou, it's really the right one! Next, I happened to stay in Nanxia City for a while longer, and I had a good understanding of how the upper class society in the core area of Daxia viewed the change. ”

After talking to himself, he also called Xiao Er to settle the bill.

Just as he was about to leave, his heart suddenly moved, and he felt as if there was someone he knew nearby.

(This is strange!I'm in this Nanxia City, except for Cang Yuan and a few servants in his family, there shouldn't be anyone I know!)

He wondered in his heart, and when he took a closer look, he found that the slightly familiar aura was upstairs in his inn.

And the man's breath ...... He's really impressive.

(This is ...... Bai Yingxuan, the rain master, that famous prostitute in Guangling, but after concentrating, he lived in Nanxia City?)

He was a little surprised.

According to his thoughts, a famous prostitute should find a place to live in seclusion, or find a suitable family to marry. Wouldn't it be a little embarrassing to live in a prosperous place like Nanxia City if you were recognized by acquaintances?

But when he thought about it, he felt that he was wrong again.

Bai Yingxuan's skills are strong, and his origin is quite mysterious, which is not comparable to ordinary famous prostitutes at all. She lives in Nanxia City, but she is afraid that it is not just as simple as Congliang, but more likely, there is something to do.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but be curious.

What is the thing that can make this famous prostitute of Guangling hide here?

He couldn't help but listen, but Bai Yingxuan obviously didn't have anyone else on her side, only herself, and from the sound of the voice, it seemed that she was playing the piano. It's just that the sound of the piano is quite faint, probably using a spell to block out the sound.

After listening for a while, the situation over there remained the same, so he could only shake his head, check out and leave.

It's not a good time today, so I'll come back tomorrow to hear about it and see if I can hear some interesting news.

Back at Cangyuan Mansion, the servant reported that Cangyuan was called away by the second prince, probably because he had some important national affairs to do.

(This abyss is also a busy man, and it seems that he has no time to spare.) ）

Pan Long smiled and went back to his room to rest.

In the middle of the night, he heard the sound of a carriage, but it was Cangyuan who had finally returned.

"Young Master, you're back. Do you want something to eat, or do you want to take a bath?" asked the butler.

"If you're tired enough today, I won't eat it. Let's sleep. Cang Yuan's voice sounded a little tired, "By the way, is Pan Shaoxia back?"

"Soon after dark, he returned. It's now rested. ”

"Did he leave anything behind?"

"But no. ”

"Alas, I really envy him! He is free, like an untied boat, and I don't know how many times stronger than me, who works hard!"

"Young master, you are the pillar of the country, and the so-called capable people work more and work harder, but there is no way to do it. ”

"Haha! You're really good at talking!"

Pan Long smiled slightly, turned over, and continued to sleep.

The next day, he didn't see Cangyuan again.

Listening to the servant, it was not yet dawn, and Cangyuan had already entered the Shendu and went to the Imperial Historical Observatory to deal with official business.

(I came back in the middle of the night last night and went out before dawn today...... Cangyuan, this is too hard, right?)

Not only that, but that night, after Cangyuan came back exhausted, he went out early the next morning, but he was going to a nearby town to investigate a rumor.

The imperial historian is responsible for supervising the hundred officials and has the power to hear about the news. But Cang Yuan is obviously not the kind of person who catches the wind and shadows, and when he hears important news, he won't play it easily if he doesn't actually investigate it.

On this day, he came back very late.

Then the next day, after he returned from the previous court, he gathered the guests to discuss things, and he was very busy.

After being busy, he also found Pan Long and asked Pan Long if he was used to it these days, and if there was something wrong?

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Pan Long smiled slightly, turned over, and continued to sleep.

The next day, he didn't see Cangyuan again.

Listening to the servant, it was not yet dawn, and Cangyuan had already entered the Shendu and went to the Imperial Historical Observatory to deal with official business.

(I came back in the middle of the night last night and went out before dawn today...... Cangyuan, this is too hard, right?)

Not only that, but that night, after Cangyuan came back exhausted, he went out early the next morning, but he was going to a nearby town to investigate a rumor.

The imperial historian is responsible for supervising the hundred officials and has the power to hear about the news. But Cang Yuan is obviously not the kind of person who catches the wind and shadows, and when he hears important news, he won't play it easily if he doesn't actually investigate it.

On this day, he came back very late.

Then the next day, after he returned from the previous court, he gathered the guests to discuss things, and he was very busy.

After being busy, he also found Pan Long and asked Pan Long if he was used to it these days, and if there was something wrong?