Straightforward is effective, if it is written in a four-character sentence, the words are awkward, not to mention that ordinary people can't understand it, I'm afraid that even the emperor is muttering in his heart, is he flattering himself, anyway, it's a sycophant, just do it beautifully, tactfully and directly, and the impression will be deep.

At his invitation, Han Rui and Chu Liang and others came with a smile, leading everyone to the back of the flower garden, a spacious place, where the tree stone tablet was wrapped in red silk, and everyone saw it, although they also heard some rumors, and knew what was going on, but until they came here, the mood was so excited, overflowing.

No matter what the future holds, but at this moment, the people have a feeling that they have been listed in history, people who ignore fame and fortune in the world can be described as rare, and it is rare to see them for thousands of years.

"Master Chu, you're here to unveil it." Han Ruiqian gave way, Chu Liang did not refuse, stepped forward with a smile, and according to Han Rui's prompt, he pulled off the ribbon, and the red cloth covered fell down, and the stone tablet appeared in front of everyone.

Hire a few skilled craftsmen, even said to rush to work, pondered, smooth throughout, faintly flowing luster, specially consulted the etiquette officer, there is absolutely no violation of the etiquette specifications of the place, simple, atmospheric, two or three hundred names, engraved among them, the most prominent, but the name of the chief examiner and others, in the middle of the upper position, under which is naturally the Jinshi Department of thirty-seven people.

Lined up all the way, a little dense, in Han Rui's opinion, it is too simple, think about the imperial examination stele forest in the Ming and Qing dynasties, how spectacular, relatively, this stele is just like child's play, but the crowd of people don't think so, they all surround it, find their names, confirm it again and again, and haven't left for a long time.

However, there are a large number of lifters, and they can't stay and not go, and at the urging of others, some of the people who watched the lifts had to reluctantly leave, get out of the way, and soon someone made up for it, like a cycle, for a while, I'm afraid it won't stop.

Han Rui smiled and proposed, "Master Chu has worked hard, let's go back and rest for a while, have a few drinks, and the lower officials still have something to report to you." ”

Chu Liang happily agreed, his name is in the stele, this little fame, for him, is nothing more than icing on the cake, dispensable, there is nothing to be proud of, it is better to drink two more glasses of wine when you are free.

Back at the table, Han Rui took out a rough bound book, handed it to Chu Liang, and explained with a smile: "Master Chu, this is this year's Shenggong Dengke Record, please take a look at it and comment." ”

"Dengkelu? There are so many tricks, and it's your idea again. Chu Liang said with a smile, counting it, this year's move, luck is really good, not to mention the limelight, maybe it can become a model for future generations to follow, enough to be included in history.

Han Rui acquiesced, poured wine from the pot, and chuckled: "For the first time, if there are any shortcomings, please correct Master Chu." ”

"Let's see." Chu Liang said, raise a glass and drink, and then look carefully, the cover title is simple, directly indicating that it is Zhenguan nine years of Dengkelu, there is nothing to blame, open the homepage, it is a small preface, expounding the meaning of fabricating Dengkelu, it will definitely not be said that it is to go to the relationship, so there will be a suspicion of forming a party for personal gain.

To set an example for future generations is the purpose of Dengkelu, that is to say, to make this Dengkelu, not for anything to make a name for themselves, but to let the younger generations participate in the imperial examination, so that the content of this book can be inspired, and get the middle and rank, which is roughly what it means, anyway, it is extremely high-sounding.

"The preface, did you write it?" Chu Liang asked, raising his eyebrows.

Han Rui shook his head and said with a smile: "It's Qian Feng, what's wrong, what's wrong?" ”

"Good writing." Chu Liang said, turning the page again, the time and place of the exam, the officials who took the exam, the test questions of each subject, and then the list of admitted judges, all of which were listed in detail, which is nothing to look at, the content is ready-made, it is nothing more than a matter of arrangement.

The last one is the key point, and there are selective excerpts, the answers to the test papers of the Jinshi Branch and the first Shizi, and the scriptures directly ignore the past, and only log in the article poetry.

"Ten poems, ten each." After counting, Chu Liang smiled and said, "Han Rui, favor one over the other, you are not afraid of offending people." ”

Han Rui smiled: "Space is limited, so I can only do that." ”

"There is some truth, but ......" Chu Liang said: "Why is it all blank, only columns, no content?" ”

"Hehe, Mr. Chu is the examiner, and he has always been knowledgeable, knowledgeable, fair and honest, and honest and unparalleled......"

Han Rui gushed endlessly, Chu Liang listened very comfortably, stroked his long beard, and reprimanded: "Flattery." ”

Fluttering, without much anger, Chu Liang shook his head and said: "Little slippery head, what kind of comment, you are waiting for me here, you want me to do this offending thing?" ”

"Mr. Chu's words are wrong, I believe that the poetry of the article that can be won in the middle must be very good, but the space is limited, so I have to pick the best of them, the so-called excellence, this is the truth." Han Rui praised with a smile: "Besides, Master Chu is their teacher, and he has always been highly respected, and he is elected by you, everyone is convinced, how can there be any opinions." ”

"It's a pity that I was born a thousand years late, otherwise there should be no problem to be a lobbyist in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period." Chu Liang scolded with a smile, put the login department on the bookcase, raised a glass and drank a little, and there was no follow-up.

Han Rui hurriedly poured the wine diligently, and there was no intention of urging, Chu Liang smiled, drank slowly, and looked thoughtful, in fact, with his current status, he decided which poem to excerpt, and he didn't have to care about the reaction of those Jinshi, pinched it for a while, and finally nodded and agreed.

"Hehe, then please Bachelor Chu." Han Rui smiled: "It would be even better if you could comment on the surname a few words." ”

"It's really going to take an inch." Chu Liang rolled his eyes, as if he was helpless, not very willing, after Han Rui promised a lot of benefits, he agreed with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Boy, it's usually so difficult to ask you to play a game of chess, but now it's finally sent to the door, but you promised it yourself, don't regret it, otherwise, hum." ”

Han Rui couldn't cry or laugh, he was just playing chess, there was no need to threaten.

"What are you two talking about, it's so interesting."

Han Rui and Chu Liang went to find prestige, only to see a little fat man with an elegant demeanor coming over from the wind of a jade tree, but it was Li Tai, the king of Yue, with a few scholars beside him, smiling kindly and politely.

"His Royal Highness King Yue." Chu Liang and Han Rui got up and saluted, in contrast, Li Tai paid more attention to Chu Liang, hurriedly stepped forward to help, and even said that he didn't dare to bear it, and said a few words of greeting, Li Tai smiled and said: "Xiao Wang just came out of the palace, I heard that there was a bustle to see here, so he rushed over, uninvited, the two of you won't mind." ”

"Why, Your Highness can come, that is everyone's honor." Han Rui's eyes rolled slightly, waved his hand to beckon a few bystanders, and said with a bite to say: "Inform me, His Royal Highness King Yue has come from the palace to participate in the Qujiang banquet, and let them come to visit." ”

The words are correct, but a few words have been changed, and they are said in a silent tone, then the meaning is completely different, it sounds like it, Li Tai was sent by the emperor to attend the banquet, and the deeper meaning is that Li Tai is equal to Li Shimin's representative, if there is no emperor's will, he may not come, so you don't want to thank him, just remember the emperor.

Where did the people think of what the deep meaning is, but they just understood the surface meaning, I heard that His Majesty's reward for wine and food was not enough, and he actually sent a prince to come, which shows the degree of attention, and suddenly it was like beating chicken blood, excited and excited, and suddenly flocked to it, scrambling to express gratitude and loyalty to the country.

In an instant, Li Tai naturally didn't think about it so much, he took out the prince's style, his attitude was very gentle, and he was appeased with a pleasant face, as for whether he would notice it after he went back, that was after the banquet, Han Rui was not too worried, and when he saw that the heat was almost over, he ordered to go down and start a banquet.

Qujiang banquet, there was no case before, but it can be played freely, that is, there are deficiencies, and no one will seriously accuse, the so-called palace banquet is naturally slightly false, the wine is asked from Li Chengqian, it is indeed a palace jade brew, but the meal, but Han Rui contacted several restaurants and cooked it alone, anyway, it is true or false, everyone knows it in their hearts, and it is lively and glorious, which is what everyone wants.

Therefore, after the feast, under the mobilization of some scholars, on the edge of the Qujiang River, the lifters drank wine while tasting delicacies, gradually, began to publicize, some carried musicians and dancers to drink on a boat, and some took off their crowns and took off their shoes on the grass to drink, strange and strange, different forms, just seeking a drunk party to rest, and they were very happy.

Wandering wreckage, but no one is surprised, but some understanding, some scholars, especially the new science and technology scholars, have studied hard for more than ten years, and finally won the middle and the first, as long as they pass the selection, it is like a fish jumping into the dragon gate, soaring into the sky, identity and status, which is different from before, and the mood is comfortable, and it is natural to vent out.

The time of pleasure always flies very quickly, and when it falls, the banquet also comes to an end, during which many interesting anecdotes have happened, and I will not say more, the song is over, and the people disperse, sending Chu Liang and others away, and Han Rui is also ready to leave.

"Han school book, wait a minute......"

Han Rui pretended to be overwhelmed by the strength of the wine, and did not hear it, and walked away drunk, just at the corner of the flower garden, a beautiful incense cart was parked in it, the embroidered curtain was lightly oblique, revealing Zheng Nao's gentle smile, Han Rui quickly got into the car, told the coachman to go back, took her slender hand, and smiled and thanked him.

The success of the Qujiang banquet, Zheng Nao's contribution is indispensable, if she hadn't invited her close friends to the banquet, there were beautiful women next to her, which stimulated those young people to raise their children, burst out of literary thoughts, worked hard, and the atmosphere was active, the banquet might not be so warm.

"There's no need to thank you, knowing your purpose, Wan'er and their opinions are very big." Zheng Naoyue smiled lightly: "I still think about how to ask them for guilt." ”

(To be continued)