When Wang Anshi returned home, Wang Yan greeted him happily and said complacently: "Father, the candidate recommended by my son is good!" ”

"Yes, Lin Dongyang solved the case in less than a day, which is indeed a bit beyond my father's expectations!" After all, it was recommended against the risk, and the case was solved, and Wang Anshi was also relieved.

Wang Yan smiled and said: "Now that Wang Gui Lao'er is good-looking, did the official reprimand him?" ”

"You! Don't be so calculating. Wang Anshi seemed to be quite displeased, and then said: "There is also a disaster relief, and the official family will not reprimand him more, but his face is not bright!" ”

"Can the official family give Dongyang a reward?" Wang Yan smiled and changed the question.

Wang Anshi shook his head and sighed: "Reward...... I'm afraid that Lin Zhao's reward is not easy to take! ”

"What's wrong?" Wang Yan suddenly had a bad premonition.

"If the case is solved, you need to send a delegation to Liaoguo to explain and question, Sima Junshi suggested that a person familiar with the case accompany him, and Wang Gui recommended Lin Zhao!" Wang Anshi sighed: "This mission is unusual, and the difficulty and pressure are much greater, Lin Zhao ...... Although Lin Zhao is astute, he is too young and immature to be competent! ”

Wang Yan's expression was also gloomy, and he was silent for a moment and then shook his head and said, "Father, not necessarily, maybe it's a good thing!" At that time, at the birthday banquet of Mrs. Meng in Jiangning, my son had personally heard Lin Zhao scold the professor of Fuxue, quoting scriptures, arguing with reason, and eloquently. Coupled with his shrewdness, depth and foresight, it should not be a big problem. What's more, such an important envoy can't be dominated by him as a teenager, right? ”

"That's right!" Wang Anshi nodded and said: "Zhang Zongyi is the leader of the Ministry of Rites to congratulate the Liao Lord on his birthday, Ouyang Gong Gaozu Zeng Gong is the deputy envoy, and Lin Zhao is with him!" ”

"That's it!" Wang Yan said with a smile: "With the previous two presiding over the overall situation, Lin Zhao is young, and it is not an exaggeration to perform badly. If there are one or two outstanding places, so much the better! ”

"Hmm!" Wang Anshi nodded: "Now someone has gone to inform him, and he will enter the palace at noon tomorrow!" ”

"Good!" Wang Yan smiled and said: "If this kid doesn't make a sound, it's just a blockbuster!" ”

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See the Emperor? Lin Zhao was somewhat surprised!

I was thinking about seizing this opportunity, finding another way, and developing in my career. Now the result seems to be better than expected, is it possible that the emperor wants to reward him in person? Luck!

Of course, as an ancient small people, it is inevitable that there is still some nervousness when entering the palace. Although I have seen some big scenes in my previous life, after all, I have not reached that level, not to mention that it is still an ancient country with a lot of red tape! Maybe it's more of a curiosity!

For this reason, Lin Zhao specially went to ask Huang Tingjian for advice, and at the same time, he also aroused the envy of those Taixue students, and it was a great honor to enter the palace to meet the official family. Usually scholars can only be glorified by the Golden Palace, so don't even think about it. Look at Lin Zhao, he is still just a white cloth...... People are more angry than people!

Lin Gongzi wants to enter the palace to face the saint, and the entire Jiangnan residence is regarded as the top priority, and he has never slept well all night after preparing up and down.

After dawn, Meng Ruoying changed into specially prepared clothes for Lin Zhao, dressed as a scholar, neat and tidy. After everything was neatly dressed, it seemed that he was still not satisfied, and carefully checked everywhere for fear of missing something.

"Miss Meng, don't be so nervous!" Lin Zhao couldn't cry or laugh, and now he has completely become a model who has been fiddled.

Meng Ruoying said disappreciably: "You are now going to the palace to meet the Son of Heaven, why are you too casual?" Also, the etiquette can be remembered clearly, remember not to lose the etiquette in front of the king! ”

"Okay, Miss Meng has instructed her many times, and she has memorized them all!" Lin Zhao smiled: "Why do you feel like your husband going out, what kind of service and concern......

"You're ......!" Meng Ruoying frowned, very displeased, this guy is now joking more and more without a bottom line. But I don't know why.,I feel weird in my heart.。 He finally jumped into the dragon gate, and his future is limitless, and he is destined to be farther and farther away from himself...... For some reason, Meng Ruoying's heart was empty......

Gu Yuelun smiled lightly: "Cousin, today is to enter the palace, you must be formal, you just listen to Sister Ruoying." Don't go beyond any mistakes, and strive to have a good impression in the official family, which will be very beneficial to the future. ”

"No problem, just wait for good news at home!" Lin Zhao smiled lightly.

"Hmmm! Daddy will be happy to see his cousin so promising! Gu Yuelun smiled Yan Yan, her cousin was very happy to achieve such an achievement.

Lin Zhao suddenly remembered that when he was leaving, his uncle Gu Qi instructed him to keep a low profile and not to be in the limelight. But isn't it a little too conspicuous now? However, entering the palace and facing the saint, officialdom and official career should be a good thing, not being in the limelight, right? Lin Zhao smiled secretly in his heart, and when he had a half-official position, he would tell his uncle and give him a surprise!

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The imperial palace is located in the center of Bianjing City, compared with Chang'an and the imperial palace in the Tang Dynasty, the imperial palace of the Northern Song Dynasty is really a little shabby. It occupies a small area, and the scale is not as large. When Song Taizong once intended to expand the palace, but the surrounding people were reluctant to move out, in the enlightened Song Dynasty, the emperor actually took into account the opinions of the people. Even when everything was ready, the expansion plan had to be abandoned, and the smallest imperial palace in all dynasties was born.

It is recorded in "Tokyo Menghualu" that the Jingmingfang Alum Tower, which is adjacent to the Imperial Palace, is several floors high, and you can overlook the inner garden of the Imperial Palace when you stand on the upper floor, which can be said to be unique in all dynasties.

At noon the next day, the continuous rain finally stopped, and the rain passed the sunny sky and white clouds. Lin Zhao was led by Wang Anshi from the Xuande Gate into the palace, bypassing the Daqing Hall where large-scale ceremonies were held, the Wende Palace, and came to the vertical arch hall where the emperor usually dealt with government affairs, and his surname was somewhat similar to the imperial study in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Lin Zhao came all the way and looked around, after all, it was the most splendid and majestic place in this era, and it was still the core of the power of the dynasty. Here, people can't help but have more power**, there is an opportunity, and they have to fight hard in the future.

Coming to the vertical arch, Wang Anshi said: "Dongyang, you wait here, someone will pass you on later." ”

"Good!" Lin Zhao knew that the emperor was summoning him to queue up, yes! Wait for now! It's just that the waiting time is obviously a bit long, and I don't know what the emperor is grinding inside, so it's uncomfortable for people to wait like this! There are palace walls everywhere and guards of the imperial city who look like clay sculptures and wood carvings, and there is no scenery to see......

Lin Zhao didn't know that inadvertently, he had already become a scenery in the eyes of others, and a girl on the wall of the palace city followed a graceful and luxurious woman. There are several chamberlains and palace maids standing behind him, and they know that these two people are extraordinary by looking at their postures.

"Queen Mother, the sky is sunny after the rain, refreshing and pleasant, so comfortable! Mother, it's right for your daughter to come out for a walk! The girl giggled and snuggled up to the woman, as if to be coquettish.

That's right, this woman is Song Shenzong's biological mother, the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao. Song Yingzong died young, Gao Tao was only forty years old, well-maintained, and he did seem to have the bearing of a mother in the world. As for the girl next to her, it is Princess Bao'an, the second daughter of Song Yingzong, because of the death of her father, her brother ascended the throne and was named the eldest princess of Shu.

Empress Dowager Gao said with a smile: "It has been raining for a long time, and the palace is really boring!" ”

The attendant next to him smiled and said: "If the weather is fine, why don't the Queen Mother and the princess go to Jinming Pond to swim, the scenery there is excellent!" ”

"Yes, yes!" Princess Bao'an immediately clapped her hands and applauded.

"Just after the great flood and the earth's movement, the people are still suffering, how can they work hard and lose their money, and go out to travel? What's more, your mother (Empress Dowager Cao) has been feeling a little unwell recently, so don't mention this matter again! This is only one aspect, what makes Gao Tao even more depressed is the birthday last month, the Liao people who came to pay their respects died in Bianjing, and she knows the impact of this incident very well. Fortunately, it was temporarily resolved, which made her feel better, and she didn't want to trouble her son for the time being.

The inner chamberlain patted the horse's leg, and immediately resigned, not daring to say anything more!

The vertical arch hall came into view, and then saw a young man in civilian clothes standing at the door from a distance, Princess Bao'an couldn't help but wonder: "Who is that?" How did cloth clothes fit into the palace? ”

The chamberlain is a well-informed person, and when he stepped forward to take a look, he smiled and said: "Princess Hui, presumably this person is Lin Zhao who solved the murder case of the Liao envoy!" Kaifeng Mansion had no clue for four or five years, and Bachelor Wang recommended this person, and the case was solved in less than a day, and he made great contributions, and the official family was only allowed to summon him. ”

"Really? Looks like this guy is pretty powerful! Princess Bao'an smiled and said, "Brother Huang wants to reward him?" ”

"Solving this case is a meritorious service to the country, and the reward is deserved!" After all, this matter started because of her, and Lin Zhao can be regarded as an indirect help, and Gao Tao is too much and quite kind.

"He's a weak scholar, but he's still handsome!" Princess Bao'an smiled lightly and commented on Lin Zhaopin.

Empress Dowager Gao also wanted to see the appearance of this young man, so she walked to the city wall and looked in front of the vertical arch. When his eyes touched Lin Zhao's face, he couldn't help but move in his heart, and there was a faint feeling of déjà vu!