At the beginning of the dawn, Li Xin took the Zhou family to the inner hall of the main courtyard on the middle road, and accompanied the Yan family and Li Tai to eat in the morning. He just knew that he was about to become a father last night, and he was full of joy in every gesture. Li Tai didn't notice his abnormality, but Yan couldn't help but laugh lightly, and repeatedly instructed the maid to add a few dishes to Zhou. However, until after the morning food, Li Hui, who would appear every day, did not come.

Li Xin's eyebrows twisted slightly, and he opened his mouth to make amends for him, but Yan said: "San Lang is entertaining friends, and he has already asked Mother Zhang to come over and confess." He finally befriended Wang Langjun, you as a brother, you don't have to be too strict with them. How about following his wishes? Let them go. ”

When Li Tai heard this, he became more and more energetic: "Wang Zixian is a friend of San Lang, so he can be regarded as a member of our Pu Wangfu." Such an outstanding talent is just right for Saburo to make friends. In the future, let him live in San Lang's place, and let him treat Pu Wangfu as his own home, although he is more comfortable. After saying that, he couldn't help but laugh with his eyebrows: "Hehe! Our people from King Pu's Mansion saved Li Song! Well saved! Brilliant save!! ”

"......" Li Xin couldn't help but slander: When did Wang Zixian become a member of Pu Wangfu? How could he not know?! But seeing that his grandfather was so elated, he couldn't refute it, so he had to admit it silently.

After laughing loudly, His Royal Highness King Pu still felt dissatisfied, and immediately urged: "Da Lang, hurry up and ask for merit for the prince." He made our Pu Wangfu a big limelight, and made Li Song owe us a favor that we can't pay off. Great goodness! What a great good!! If Li Song dares to deny this kindness, see how I sarcastically mock him in the future! Hmph, it is necessary to let him have no face to stay in Chang'an again!! ”

"The child has already thought about it, and today he will take the prince to the palace saint." Li Xin replied, and then got up, "Grandpa, although rest assured, with his merits, grandfather will definitely not treat him badly." He also wanted to take a look at how this thoughtful young man would deal with such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of him. Watching this opportunity go to waste? How many people in the world can do it?! What exactly he is after may soon be determined. At present, such exploitation is within his tolerance. But if this son has a bad heart for King Pu and his family, he will never let him go lightly!

When His Royal Highness King Sipu came down to the West Road, he saw a pair of handsome and outstanding young men sitting opposite each other in the Yanxi Pavilion from a distance, tasting the morning food at will. Although there seemed to be no difference in their mannerisms, he keenly noticed that the two seemed to be a little closer. Such a discovery is enough to make His Royal Highness King Sipu feel much lower.

He coughed, and both of them looked sideways, looking very tacit. As a result, His Royal Highness King Sipu became more and more depressed. Why didn't anyone in the family understand his concerns? Even his beloved wife Zhou persuaded him to think about it a little bit, and he didn't have to be too suspicious. But in the face of the young man in front of him, who can not think a little more in his heart? Anyway, no one else wants to think about it, so it's up to him to think about it!

"Brother has already used morning food? But he who came to look for his son and sacrifice to his grandfather? Li Hui immediately guessed his intention, "Sure enough, I said that Brother can't wait even a day - this kind of merit should not wait too much, it should be the most effective to strike while the iron is hot." Brother, just now I talked to Zixian about the etiquette of the court. ”

"That saves me some effort. Let's go. Li Xin replied.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The prince bowed slightly, which was very different from the appearance of the previous categorical resignation.

Li Xin's heart was immediately settled, and he couldn't help but sneer: Sure enough, if he has the heart to forge ahead, he will never refuse this God-given opportunity. It seems that the words he said when he was in Wanzhou were just a means of retreating into advance. Otherwise, how could it be possible to change your mind in just a few days?

The two turned around and wanted to go, but His Royal Highness King Sipu suddenly found that his brother had dusted off his sleeves and followed him very calmly. He stopped and frowned, "You're going to follow too?" ”

"Of course, how can I not go?" Li Hui replied very naturally, "If my grandfather asks, I can still say a few words for him." Moreover, I have recommended Zixian before, so I should be here now. All in all, the king of Sinanjun has decided to get his friend his due. Although he didn't think about it at the moment, he couldn't say that he could decide on the most suitable place between bargaining?

Li Xin really couldn't refuse, so he had to take two young men into the palace to meet him.

Because the case of rebellion has been closed, and the children and grandchildren have all returned unharmed, the saint is in a very good mood. Hearing that Li Xin was coming, he waved his hand and let him in. Wang Zixian followed behind the two Li Hui brothers, made a grand salute, and then looked up at the old man sitting cross-legged on the throne. The old man was also looking at him with a smile, and his kind eyes were sharp as if they could penetrate into people's hearts. In such a gaze, the qiē that is intended to be hidden seems to have nothing to hide.

"Grandfather, this is the prince sacrifice that my grandson once mentioned. This time, he has the greatest credit for the suppression of the rebels. But now he is still white, and it is inconvenient for his grandson to ask for credit for him, so he wants to ask his grandfather to give him a favor. Li Xin did not show his preference, as if he was just recommending an ordinary young talent.

The saint stood up with considerable interest, walked around the prince, and said with a smile: "Not bad, not bad. Meritorious service must be rewarded, young talents, and they also deserve such appreciation! The Prince's ...... Your name is quite familiar, I heard that you are a child of the Langya Wang family? Both civil and military, there is really the wind of ancestors! ”

"The minister is from the Shangzhou house of the Langya Wang family, and he doesn't dare to be praised as a saint." The prince replied, "It's just a matter of doing your best." ”

"Grandfather and grandson have also recommended the prince, and I think my grandfather should still have some impression of him." Li Hui took over the words and smiled slightly, "It's the friend who traveled all the way from Junzhou, who was very knowledgeable at a young age, and had traveled all over the world. My grandfather had also said that he could make an exception and let him be proposed. ”

The sage nodded suddenly: "I still remember that you refused the inspection for him at that time, saying that it was for him to take the tribute examination by himself. Now that he has made such a contribution, what kind of tribute is he tested, and he has also made it directly conferred. Even if the officials come to me, I can also use these credits to gag their mouths! ”

"Since the son is a military merit, if his grandfather wants to award him an officer, he must also award it to a military attaché? For example, Qianniu prepares for the body, Jinwuwei Captain and the like. ”

"What? Listening to your tone, it seems that you look down on Qianniu and the captain of Jinwuwei? You must know that Qianniu Beishen is my close guard, a military attache of the sixth grade. Now which high-ranking official family in Beijing doesn't want to enter Qianniuwei as a Qianniu preparation? Although the captain of Jinwuwei is only from the sixth grade, he has real power in his hands, and he can lead two hundred and forty guards, and then he will be the captain of Guoyi! ”

"What the grandfather said, of course the grandson knows. Whether it is Qianniu Beishen or Jinwuwei Lieutenant, it is a very good job vacancy. If Zixian's meritorious service can be exchanged for such a vacancy, it is already a grandfather's grace and grace. ”

"And what do you dislike?"

"Grandfather's words are wrong, and the grandson is not disgusted - grandfather is already so generous, where does the grandson dare to dislike it?"

The grandparents and grandchildren bargained like this, just like the elders and juniors of ordinary people, revealing a natural human touch. At the beginning, Wang Zixian was still a little worried about Li Hui, lest he would anger the emperor by being so outspoken. However, after seeing Li Xin's expression as usual, and the palace people serving next to him couldn't help laughing, he breathed a sigh of relief. He really never thought that the conversation between the ancestors and grandchildren of the Heavenly Family was no different from ordinary people.

At this time, the saint had already laughed and patted his grandson's head affectionately: "You stinky boy...... Tsk, you've said so much in a twist and turn, what do you want to say for your friend? ”

Li Hui was about to reflexively throw himself into his arms, but when he thought that Wang Zixian was next to him, his old face couldn't help but blush, and he secretly said in his heart: This habit of throwing himself into the arms of his elders is too easy to develop - when did he start thinking that this kind of behavior is not worthy of shame? Since when did you unconsciously rely on this behavior to appease your grandfather and grandfather? Could it be that he really inherited the "metaphysical" temperament of grandpa and grandfather?

This thought was only for a moment, and before he could react, the saint took his grandson into his arms. The king of Xin'an lowered his eyes, and suddenly felt that he was a little embarrassed to face his friend: "Ahem, my grandson just thinks that Zixian is really a bit humiliated to be a military attaché, so it is better to go to the examination in the future." ”

The sage pondered for a moment: "In the final analysis, you have always hoped that he would be promoted to the rank of official, but you did not want him to be directly ordained?" Is it because he is too young to worry that he will not be able to obey the public? Young talents should also endure such hardships before they can soar to the sky in the future. Wang Zixian, what do you think? ”

The prince bowed his hand and said: "The minister has been learning since he was a child, traveling around to increase his knowledge, and he thinks that he has a general strategy. After a little more polishing, you will be sure to pay tribute. What's more, after many years of study, the minister also figured out the test of guò tribute, measured what he had learned, and measured what position he could rank among the scholars in the world. In this way, Fang did not live up to years of hard work. ”

"Even if you have a smooth road now, you don't want to move forward?" The saint raised an eyebrow.

"Now this smooth road is contrary to the wishes of the ministers, so they are unwilling to move forward." The prince replied without humility or arrogance.

"Haha! Good ambitions! The sage laughed, looked at him carefully, and praised, "Good son! However, you must not be rewarded for your merits, otherwise how can I win the trust of all meritorious people in the future? Anyway, what do you want? ”

"Minister......" The prince pondered for a moment and glanced at Li Hui. Li Xin saw it in his eyes, and the corners of his forehead jumped slightly.

However, Li Hui understood and took over: "Grandfather, since he is dedicated to learning, why don't you allow him to enter the country to study?" There are so many masters and scholars in Guozixue, if he can get their guidance, his talent and theory will not be able to go further soon. has the status of a student of Guozixue, and he does not need to pass the county examination and the government examination, and can go directly to the provincial examination. ”

The Tang Dynasty official school is composed of six schools and two halls, the six schools are Guozi Studies, Tai Studies, Four Studies, Law Studies, Calligraphy Studies, and Arithmetic, and the two halls are Hongwen Pavilions and Chongwen Pavilions. Among them, the Hongwen Hall only accepts the children of the royal clan, the Chongwen Hall only accepts the children of the emperor's relatives and relatives, the Guozixue only accepts the children of high-ranking officials above the third grade, the Taixue only accepts the children of high-ranking officials above the fifth grade, the four schools mainly accept the children of officials above the seventh rank and the children of outstanding civilians, and the law, calligraphy, and arithmetic are open to the children of low-end petty officials and civilians.

Being able to enter Guozi School is naturally a supreme grace for students. As for the Hongwen Pavilion and Chongwen Pavilion, although the status is higher, the style of study is not correct, and it is very easy to fall into a conflict of interests, and it is inappropriate to enter it.

The sage naturally understood the difference, shook his head with a smile, and patted his grandson's head again: "You are thinking about him wholeheartedly, and you are really a good boy who values love and righteousness." Good! That's all! Grant him to enter the country to study, and give him 100 gold and 100 silk horses! ”

Hearing this, Li Hui and Wang Zixian both smiled. Li Xin's brows moved, and he silently led them to salute again and thank the emperor.