Zheng Youxiang's proudest and most fortunate thing is not that he became the right minister, but that when the new monarch Sun Nian first entered Luoyang, he took the Zheng family to Sun Nian. Let the Zheng family take the lead in this troubled world and gain trust and glory.

Now, it seems that he himself is going to die to take away the trust and glory that His Majesty has given him?

As the leader of the old-fashioned scholars, Zheng Youxiang straightened his waist even if he had something to ask the king, only bowed slightly, and said: "The old minister is confused and guilty!" Your Majesty, please condemn you. ”

"What is the sin of the right minister?" Sun Nian's smile was still warm, and the whole person was very gentle, but it made Zheng Youxiang tremble. Being able to say so plainly that the Zheng family would vote for someone else is not what a good-natured person said.

Zheng Youxiang was silent, very inappropriately silent. Sun Nian didn't rush either. And Zheng Youxiang is at war with heaven and man at this time, and I don't know whether to continue to embarrass Sun Nian or take the opportunity to show loyalty.

Sun Nian and Zheng Youxiang were silent, and the others were silent intentionally or unintentionally.

After a long time, Sun Nian seemed to stroke his forehead and squinted for a while before waking up, and said, "It's dark." A sentence without warning or reason dragged Zheng Youxiang's mind back. He thought that Sun Nian's words were to satirize him for thinking too long and delaying the time to be punished, so he immediately did not dare to hesitate, made up his mind, took another step forward, and said, "Your Majesty, the minister is guilty of speculation. ”

Sun Nian sneered, not because of speculation, but because he was jealous of the king's heart. However, seeing Zheng Youxiang's pitiful appearance at this time, and thinking that he came to himself with the strength of the whole clan, then, let him go.

"This crime is not light, and the right minister will be punished for thinking about it behind closed doors for half a year."

Zheng Youxiang thanked him in a cold sweat, and returned to his seat with a dead heart. thought to himself, he was worthy of being a wolf king, and he was so easily elevated himself. The half year of his own grounding was enough for His Majesty to complete Daqi's first trial test. At that time, Your Majesty will not be able to recruit many talents? There are many virtuous people, can they not find one to replace him? The more Zheng Youxiang thought about it, the more cold sweat he had on his body, and after a while, he actually soaked the court clothes.

His eyes looked at the ministers who were in his camp, but he didn't get a single look.

Didn't you say it well last night? Didn't you say that you would come together to persuade Your Majesty? Why do they all seem to be poisoned and dumb at this moment? It would be nice if Lu Hang was here. There is always someone who is not afraid of the king's prestige to fight side by side with him. Unfortunately, these were just his imaginations. Now, it's a foregone conclusion.

Because, the person who was once attached to Zheng Youxiang's side, at this time, don't dare to come to his side, and he can't wait to scold to prove his innocence, where do you dare to help him? They can worry about being caught in the pond.

Seeing this, Sun Nian happily hooked the corners of his lips, got up leisurely, walked to the center of the court, faced the gate of the court, and said arrogantly: "In this world, few people have it. If the world's virtuous people serve the widow Daqi, it is the luck of the widow and the people of Daqi. No one can stop you. ”

The loud voice, the sonorous words, are clearly into the ears of the ministers. Don't dare to say anything more to stop you.

Those who had opposed the trial, especially Zheng Youxiang, simply regretted it so much that they wished that time could go back, and if they turned back, they would not dare to disobey the royal decree again.

"It is decreed that today next year, the examination of the trial will begin, and it will be five days. The ancient books that are briefly sketched out, cover: University, Mean, Historical Records, Warring States Policy, Analects, and Thirty-six Strategies. Take three of the six arts. The specific matters are in charge of Zuo Xiang, Da Sinong, Guang Luqing and Shen Zhongshu. ”

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Sun Nian took advantage of the moment when Zheng Youxiang was knocked down, and took the opportunity to announce the period and content of the trial. Let Zheng Youxiang be powerless to refute, and also let the people of the world have enough time to prepare for the first prosperous move of Daqi.

After retiring from the court meeting, Zheng Youxiang was helped back home. It was only when he walked into the gate and heard that the door was closed that Zheng Youxiang stopped holding on and let himself faint.

Zheng Youxiang, who is still the pillar of the family, and even the pillar of the family, is so dizzy that the big guys are scared.

As the eldest son of Zheng Youxiang, Zheng Wei was very uneasy to settle Zheng Youxiang, and looked for the eldest entourage who followed Zheng Youxiang, and asked with heavy eyebrows: "What happened to Father?" ”

Chang was shocked, he didn't expect that the right minister would hide from his own Langjun to compete with His Majesty! With such hesitation, he stammered and couldn't speak.

Zheng Li's patience was gradually lost at this time, and he no longer suppressed his anger, and asked, "Say!" What did Father do to hide from me and make Your Majesty angry? ”

Chang Sui fell to his knees with a thud, and said with a cry: "Lang Jun spares his life!" The little ones don't dare to say! ”

Zheng Wei kicked the short step next to him away, and said angrily: "You still have to hide it from me until now, don't you wait until Your Majesty comes to raid the family and exterminate the clan, and you will say it?" ”

"Lang Jun-" Chang Sui was stunned, he screamed, and said: "The right minister thinks that His Majesty's new policy, that is, what kind of strategy is not good for the family and the family, and wants to persuade His Majesty to withdraw the edict......" Chang Sui said In the end, even he felt that the right minister was really whimsical, and when he saw Zheng Xu's face as black as iron, he didn't dare to say anything.

"Father is really confused!" The merit of helping His Majesty may have been used to exempt him from the scourge of dismissal this time, right? Otherwise, it won't just be a half-year thought behind closed doors. Hey, a good credit, just like this, Zheng Li really wanted to cry without tears, and he didn't dare to blame his father more. "Forget it, take it one step at a time. You go down first. ”

"Promise."

After Chang Sui withdrew, Zheng Wei's study fell into a long period of silence. After a long time, Zheng Wei sighed deeply and said to himself: "I want to come to the Zheng family for the time being, but it is safe for the time being." Looking back, whether Father will follow His Majesty away. Otherwise, ...... "The glory of the Zheng family, I am afraid that His Majesty will take the opportunity to try it out and let the people who are truly loyal to him do this."

Zheng Li looked at the sunny outside, but felt as cold as in winter. How should the Zheng family overcome this hurdle?

Just as he was thinking hard, his elder entourage came with a bitter face, and said in a trembling voice: "Lang Jun, the angel (messenger of the Son of Heaven) is coming, and His Majesty is waiting for you in the Yunxiang Building outside." ”

"What?" Zheng Wei was shocked, surprised, happy and uneasy. That's nice! His Majesty is looking for him. But is it a good thing or a bad thing to find him?

With a nervous state of mind, Zheng Yu hurried to Yunxiang Building. I saw a white-haired man, a general-like guard, and an inner chamberlain. Although Zheng Wei had never entered the palace, he still knew Sun Nian and Jiang Wei.

He suppressed his uneasiness, stepped forward to salute Sun Nian, and then greeted Jiang Wei.

"Okay, no further ado. Can you guess what the widow called you? Sun Nian took a sip of wine and asked calmly.

"Back to Your Majesty, I don't know. Don't dare to guess. ”

Sun Nian raised his eyebrows, still with a straight face, but said something that was tantamount to thunder on a dry day for Zheng Wei! - "A year later, the widow hopes that you will be in the top three in Daqi's first try, and then, your father's right phase will be given to you." ”

Zheng Yu was stunned and speechless. Did he inadvertently steal his father's official position?