The news of Xiao Fan's appointment as an official spread throughout Jiangpu County almost as soon as the holy decree was read.

The whole Jiangpu County is boiling.

It is not so easy to be an official in this era, the imperial examination system has set up one obstacle after another for the students who aspire to be officials, first of all, they must obtain the qualifications of children, and then they must participate in the county academy examination Xiucai, the identity of Xiucai is not enough, it is only the lowest level of the scholar class, it can only be said that you have a fame, you don't have to kneel when you see the county master, if you want to go up to the next level, you have to participate in the township examination to raise people, and you can have the qualification to be an official, but it is far from enough, if you want to go further, you have to participate in the examination for Jinshi, Only when you are admitted to the Jinshi, you can be regarded as officially qualified to be assigned to be an official by the imperial court, and you also have a very high reputation among the people, and you are respected by the people.

Look, how difficult it is to be an official, scientific research is a war without gunpowder, but its cruel surname is no less than the real battlefield fighting, no math students have studied hard for ten or even twenty years, and as a result, they can't get on the gold list that literati are eager to climb until they die.

But Xiao Fan just became an official, and after the twenty-third exam of the first month, he personally issued an order today, giving him to be born as a fellow jinshi, and at the same time, he was also given the forbidden palace to walk, and accompanied His Royal Highness the grandson to study...... What is the Forbidden Palace? In the hearts of the people, the Forbidden Palace is the Heavenly Palace! That is the legendary place where the Son of Heaven lives, and the Son of Heaven has a will, this boy born in a peasant family can swagger in the Heavenly Palace, and he can meet the Son of Heaven at any time and play the national politics. Who is the imperial grandson? That is His Majesty the future Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Xiao Fan and His Majesty the future Emperor read together, get along day and night, what a deep affection this has to be saved, in the future, His Royal Highness Taisun will ascend the throne as the emperor, Xiao Fan as the eldest minister of the Son of Heaven when he dived, and he will be promoted to the Golden Palace from the dragon's merits, what will his future be so far?

Xiao Fan respectfully held the holy decree, and still stood in front of the door of the county government, still with a faint smile, but when the onlookers looked at him, their eyes gradually changed, becoming respectful, fearful, and respectful...... Since ancient times, the people have been in awe of officials from their hearts, in their eyes, officials, is an unattainable big man, many people from birth to death, all their lives do not even know what the county magistrate looks like, not to mention that this Lord Xiao is the grandson of the chariote, and will be extremely used in the future, and the big man who will turn the clouds and rain in the court.

Talent is talent, this is not a thing in the pool, once the situation is used, it will always soar into the sky, the small pond of the Chen family, after all, still can't keep this golden dragon.

Behind Xiao Fan, Cao Yi showed a happy look, he was really happy for Xiao Fan, Xiao Fan became an official can be said to be in his expectation, since the Son of Heaven ordered him to take the Xiucai exam, he knew that Xiao Fan's career was about to begin.

Xiao Fan's expression was very flat, without the slightest joy, some things had already known the result, and the joy was naturally diluted a lot.

Under the awe-inspiring gaze of many people, Xiao Fan squinted at Xie Jin on the side, Xie Jin looked unhappy, and still cast a hateful gaze at him, it seems that the two beatings he received have left an indelible shadow in his heart.

Seeing him like this, Xiao Fan suddenly remembered the purpose of the Son of Heaven sending him to announce the decree, he can't beat people in vain, he has to apologize to others, and this is also what Zhu Yuanzhang meant, the emperor has an order, how dare the courtiers disobey?

Affectionately hooked Xie Jin's shoulder, Xiao Fan said with a smile: "Bachelor Xie has worked hard to announce the decree from afar, go, go into the yamen and drink two cups, in the future, everyone will be officials in the same dynasty, and I hope that Bachelor Xie will take care of ......."

Xie Jin was stunned by Xiao Fan's movements, and suddenly became more and more angry: "You thief! What do I do with you? Why do I drink with you? Don't go! I'm going back to Beijing to repeat my life......"

Xiao Fan still smiled and said: "Master Xie is really a lover, I admire you, if I were you, I would definitely drink this glass of wine......"

Xie Jin straightened his chest, his neck stalked, and said angrily: "Why? ”

"In order not to be beaten."

Xie Jin was suffocated, his awe-inspiring momentum suddenly weakened a little, a handsome face with a blue nose and swollen face turned blue for a while, and turned white for a while, looking at Xiao Fan's gaze was also a little more afraid...... Stamped his feet vigorously, and said inwardly, "You...... You dare to threaten me? I am the angel of the proclamation......"

"The one with wings is called an angel, you don't even have a feather, you can't even count as a birdman......" Xiao Fan couldn't help but say and pulled Xie Jin to walk into the yamen, just like a bustard in the green building who forced Liang to become a prostitute.

He planned to sincerely apologize to Xie Dacai later, well, apologize by order.

Xie Jin struggled hard against the door frame of the county Yayi door, his official robe was torn messily, and he cried and shouted: "No! I'm not going! I'm not going to die, you must want to find a place where no one is and continue to beat me......"

"Go, go, Master Xie, the lower official dares to guarantee that he will never beat you......" Cao Yi coaxed blindly, and then gently broke Xie Jin's hand holding the door frame...... "Help-"

Xie Jin's frightened cries for help faded away.

The accompanying Jinyi pro-army looked at each other, they really didn't understand how a simple announcement turned into a farce, and they wanted to intervene, but Xie Jin was an official, Xiao Fan had just become an official, and Cao Yi was Jiangpu's parent official...... In the end, the pro-soldiers in Jinyi came to a very correct conclusion: this must be a brutal power struggle in their officialdom, and those of us who are soldiers should not be involved.

Xie Jin's terrible voice floated out of the yamen far away: "...... Meng Shengyun: Mighty and unyielding,...... I'll only drink one drink, dare to ask me to drink more, and I'll die in front of you! ”

"Bachelor Xie is really high-spirited, loyal and unyielding, the lower officials admire, come, Brother Cao, put your big bowl out, Bachelor Xie only drinks one cup, you must let him drink this cup to the fullest......"

The East Palace attendant is subordinate to Chunfang, with six official ranks, no power and no power, and his only identity is the grandson's classmate, who attends classes with the grandson and does homework after school...... But just such a small powerless six-grade official, a student and scholar from all over the country, I don't know how many people can't fight for their heads, why? Because the potential of this six-grade official is infinite.

Taisun is the future emperor, the legal heir to the throne of the Ming Dynasty, and Taisun as a classmate, get along day and night, the deeper the friendship, the future Taisun ascended the throne, as the old team when he was in the palace, I am afraid that I can't be a big official, I can't hold power?

Xiao Fan also understands this very well, when he became this official, I don't know how many pairs of eyes were secretly watching him, some were envious, some were stammering, and some were jealous and resentful...... All in all, since you have stepped into the court, you must be mentally prepared to meet everything.

Gently inhaled, and then slowly exhaled, Xiao Fan's heart was quiet, looking at the simple and warm mountain temple, his eyes showed a little reluctance, the mansion is like a palace, and the servants are like clouds in front of him, but what he cherishes is this small abandoned mountain temple, he spent the lowest ebb of his life here, and in the future, he may be a high-ranking official, fresh clothes and angry horses, but the words spent here have become the most unforgettable memory in his heart, and he can't erase it for a lifetime.

"I have to say hello to Brother Cao, help me keep this small temple, and when it is empty in the future, let's come back and live for a few days, it's very important to remember the bittersweet memories......" Xiao Fan muttered to himself.

Xiao Thrush's little face was also full of reluctance, and he nodded vigorously when he heard the words.

Taixu snorted impatiently on the side: "You are cheap!" Dao Ye has had enough of this. ”

There are no belongings to take care of, the three of them were originally poor, Xiao Thrush cleaned up in the temple for a long time before accepting a small burden.

The three of them prepared to stop, got into the carriage sent by Zhu Yunwen to pick them up, and drove to Jingshi.

This year, it was the early spring of Hongwu's thirties, and Xiao Fan officially stepped into the court.

Jiangpu County Chen Siliu Mansion.

Xiao Fan's departure had a huge psychological impact on the people of the Chen Mansion, but it did not have a great impact on the career of the Chen Mansion. After Xiao Fan left, he still greeted Cao Yi very wholeheartedly, and asked Cao Yi to take care of the Chen family a lot, with the help of the county master, the Chen family's career is now more and more prosperous.

In the boudoir in the inner courtyard of the Chen family, a quiet and tranquil sound of the piano echoed inside and outside the boudoir.

Chen Ying'er was half-closed, stroking a guqin with an indifferent face. A thin sandalwood incense was burned in front of the piano, and the faint smoke swayed in the elegant sound of the piano, dancing, and then drifting away.

She is still that cold face, not sad or happy, as clear and pure as the avenue of enlightenment, pure, just like the sound of the piano stroked by her hands, lofty and indifferent, quiet and natural, like a snow lotus on a lonely mountain, quietly blooming in the cold wind and snow, quietly withering, except for herself, no one can appreciate her peerless beauty.

Huqin jumped up to the attic, her little face was very red, her small chest rose and fell rapidly, and her face was full of excitement: "Miss, Miss, Uncle...... Ah, no, Xiao Fan, Xiao Fan...... Become an official! ”

The elegant sound of the piano paused, and then continued to sound leisurely.

"So what?" Chen Ying'er's tone was light, and her pretty face was as cold as ever.

He ...... He was admitted to Xiucai, and then the emperor personally sent a big official to pass the decree, giving him the same Jinshi background, and I heard that he was also named an official who accompanied his grandson to study...... "Hug the piano like a tireless little bird, chirping non-stop."

Chen Ying'er still stroked the strings indifferently, and said calmly: "What's the matter with me?" ”

Baoqin's little face suddenly dimmed, and he said, "Miss......"

The sound of the piano turned in vain, and it suddenly became rapid and manic, like heavy rain pouring, like a landslide and tsunami, like a thunderstorm, and like a galloping horse, the plain and indifferent tune suddenly became murderous, like thousands of sharp steel knives, slaughtering living beings on the battlefield...... "Dang! ”

The simple guqin seemed to be unable to stand the turbid and filthy killing atmosphere, the fragile strings were immediately broken, the manic sound of the qin immediately stopped, the attic returned to tranquility, and the burning sandalwood had long been quietly extinguished...... On the slender fingers, a drop of red and dazzling blood dripped on the guqin, so dazzling red, so terrifying.

Baoqin hurriedly said: "Miss, you ......"

Chen Ying'er Yu's hand was raised lightly, as if nothing had happened, and her voice was as cold as usual: "Hug the qin, clean up, let's go to Jingshi and tell my father that I will personally go to Jingshi to take care of the Huibin Building." ”

Baoqin cautiously whispered: "Miss is going to find ...... Looking for Xiao Fan? ”

Chen Ying'er sneered: "Looking for him? Hmph, he's going to come to me, no, he's going to beg me! ”

A person with a negative heart, even if he is a very human minister, is still a person with a negative heart, and the negative heart has to pay the price!

Jingshi Yingtian.

Chunfang lectured on the official Huang Zicheng's house.

Huang Zicheng, Huang Guan, Qi Tai, and Ru Yu, the secretary of the military department, gathered in the inner hall of the Huang Mansion.

Huang Zicheng frowned, and said in a deep voice: "All the princes are the pillars of the court, and recently it is said that the Son of Heaven is due to the assassination of His Royal Highness the Imperial Sun, and the Dasuo court has gradually recovered the trend of the Hu Lan case that was connected to the world, and the six departments and nine kings of the court are all in turmoil. Ladies and gentlemen, is there a way to deal with it? ”

Huang Guan had a gloomy face, let out a long sigh, and said astringently: "This official only had a few more contacts with Jiangpu Zhixian, and His Majesty dismissed me from the post of waiter of the Ministry of Rites, and almost lost my surname because of this. ”

Qi Tai lowered his head, staring at the teacup in his hand with his eyes intently, but he didn't know what he was thinking.

Ru Yu was slightly chubby, with a smile on her face, like a Maitreya Buddha, looking a little slippery, as if she hadn't heard Huang Zicheng's words at all, a pair of small eyes looked around, and all her attention was on the layout of the inner hall of the Huang Mansion.

Huang Zicheng looked at everyone's expressions in his eyes and sighed heavily in his heart.

"Princes, the court is stormy, the Son of Heaven is angry, I don't know how many people are going to be connected, for the safety of my Ming Dynasty and the society, I also hope that the princes can work with this official to ask the Son of Heaven to jointly play, please let the Son of Heaven rest the thunder, turn the wind and rain into auspiciousness, otherwise if it goes on like this, it is difficult to guarantee that there will be no dilemma when the court is empty and no one is available when the Hu Lan case occurs, what about the public will?"

Huang Guan and Qi Tai glanced at each other and nodded, Qi Tai said in a deep voice: "With such an aimless Zhulian, there will indeed be many people who will die in unjust prisons, and they are willing to play jointly with Lord Huang." ”

Ru Yu shook his head with a smile, and said: "Lord Huang may think too seriously about the matter, the so-called will of heaven is unpredictable, the Son of Heaven does this, he has the truth of the Son of Heaven, I wait as a courtier, I can't guess the deep meaning of the Son of Heaven, but I can't interfere indiscriminately, so as not to spoil the Son of Heaven's plan, this move is not the way of the minister, hehe, Lord Huang's request, this official does not dare to agree......

The three of them secretly despised when they heard this, this guy is an old oilman in the officialdom, no one can be offended, nothing is involved, from the beginning of Hongwu's seventh year into the country's prison, until now, the official should be as slippery as a loach, the strange thing is that so many times the court has been cleaned, others have died, and he is the only one who has a prosperous official fortune, and he has made a military department before he was forty years old, and he is really blind.

Ru Yu didn't care about the contempt of the three of them, shook her fat big hand and said with a smile: "Lord Huang, I went out in a hurry today, and there are still a lot of official documents in the yamen of the military department that I haven't read, hehe, busy, too busy!" So busy that I can't even spare time to gossip with my colleagues, you talk slowly, I still have to go back to read the official documents, this spring, the Tartars in the north may be coming again, if the border is urgent, the soldiers in front of it will suffer, and I will suffer from the military department, you talk slowly, the officer will take the first step, accuse, accuse, accuse......"

Ru Yu said as he spoke, his fat body retreated, and when he finished speaking, the person had already arrived in the front hall, and as soon as the words fell, the figure disappeared.

"Cowardly and courageless despicable villain!" Huang Zicheng scolded fiercely.

Huang Guan said hatefully: "This thing has never been treated except for running fast when he patted the emperor on the back?" ”

Qi Tai shook his head and smiled bitterly, he was the left squire of the military department, and Ru Yu was his top boss, although he didn't like this boss very much, but ...... When others said this, Ru Yu also felt that his face was gloomy.

Huang Zicheng looked at Qi Tai's embarrassed face, coughed twice, and said with a gloomy face: "Have you heard about it?" The Son of Heaven issued an edict yesterday, and the one named Xiao Fan in Jiangpu County had just been admitted to Xiucai, and the Son of Heaven gave him the same Jinshi background, and also gave him the East Palace attendant to study, and he will study with His Royal Highness Taisun in the future......"

Huang Guan slapped the table fiercely and said angrily: "Xiao Fan! That's this Xiao Fan! Jiangpu County seized the power of Zhi County, the imperial grandson was assassinated, the Son of Heaven cleaned the court, and many matters are related to this Xiao Fan! If this person enters the court as an official, he will become my Ming Dynasty's annihilator! ”

Huang Zicheng sneered: "A mere talent was actually given the same Jinshi background, what kind of ability does this Xiao Fan have that makes the Son of Heaven so favored?" ”

Qi Tai couldn't help but say: "Two adults, the lower officials don't know about other things, but Xiao Fanna said that he played against the Son of Heaven and proposed a disaster relief method, but the lower officials felt quite reasonable, did the two adults misunderstand him?" ”

Huang Zicheng shook his head and said: "It seems reasonable, but in fact it is a big mistake, disrespecting the heavens, earth, ghosts and gods, is the way to take trouble, if it provokes the wrath of the heavens, what is the use of disaster relief, although Xiao Fan has a good face, but looking at his words and deeds, it is not right, I am worried...... He studied with his grandson, and His Royal Highness was such a benevolent and righteous person, if he got along with such annihilators day and night, I don't know what would become of him......"

Huang Guan sneered: "Lord Huang is the official of Chunfang, and he is the teacher of the grandson, at that time, this Xiao Fan will also be under the teachings of adults, and the words of the sage can educate the barbarians from all directions, are you afraid that you will not be able to teach a mere inferior student?" ”

Huang Zicheng nodded solemnly and said: "Yes, this Xiao Fan, I must make great efforts to teach him well, if he takes His Royal Highness Taisun, I will become a sinner of the Ming Dynasty!" ”

(To be continued)