Early the next morning, several fast horses arrived in Shiyan County.

"Prince Xuan's Order."

A soldier on a horse, overlooking a large group of men and horses in front of the inn.

Li Zhen and others took the lead in clasping their fists and listening. Because of the more developed human rights reasons, the man has gold under his knees, and the Kyushu Empire does not advocate the law of kowtow worms. Only when he sees the Son of Heaven will he bow down.

"The prince's dictation: I heard that the champion Lang has arrived in Shiyan County, the palace can't wait to appreciate the style of the champion, please go to Jinzhou County immediately, the palace should appreciate it in advance."

Immediately after the announcement, the armor left again.

Li Zhen and the others looked at each other, and Ming Kang smiled bitterly: "The smell of gunpowder is a bit strong." ”

Li Zhen frowned and said, "Why is the prince so concerned about me? There's a sense of wanting to test me. ”

"I forgot to tell you that the crown prince was the champion ten years ago. He is the champion, and he feels that he has been compared to you, and it is human nature to be unhappy. ”

Li Zhen smiled bitterly, this hasn't entered Beijing yet, and it seems that he has ended so much trouble first.

"Let's go, then. Detour to Golden State County. ”

“……”

The plan is to go to Shangluo County, the distance and the road are short. This detour to Jinzhou County will waste several days, and everyone is a little unhappy. But no one dares to offend the prince, as long as he doesn't make mistakes, he is the future son of heaven.

Golden State County.

A maid asked suspiciously: "Prince, why did you let Zhuang Yuanlang take a detour to Jinzhou County?" But he has a holy decree and will not be gossiped about by others? ”

Xun Shifei laughed: "What about the holy decree? I just want to see if this champion can afford to sing his name for him some time ago and resound through the glory of Kyushu. ”

"He must be inferior to the crown prince."

"Do you still need to say that?"

A sneer flashed in Xun Shifei's eyes, and he muttered: "This palace has studied in the inner court of the palace since he was a child, and he has been guided by famous teachers all the way. I dare not compare with the pioneers of the Academy of Sciences, but more than enough than him. He's just a grass farmer, going to school in the worst districts, in the worst schools. If you don't have an elite education, what qualifications do you have...... More than me, hehe, for a hundred years, the first champion in Kyushu? ”

"yes, he's certainly inferior to you. The champion who came out of the poor countryside may just have a good memory and can memorize all the knowledge. ”

"You are wrong about this, Li Zhen is really not simply good at remembering and learning. He has an extraordinarily exerted mind, and seems to know something that everyone doesn't know. But I can too, and when I was in school, I also knew a lot of things that were not in the textbooks. ”

"Anyway, no matter what, the crown prince must be stronger than him."

Xun Shifei laughed: "You don't need to say this. However, this palace really wants to test the ability of this champion for his father. Whether he has an empty appearance, or is he really rich and rich, this needs to be verified by Bengong himself. I hope he doesn't let me down, not too bad......"

Xun Shifei looked out the window, ethereal. I was extremely conflicted in my heart, and I hoped that the level of this champion would not be too backward, so as to avoid the empire picking the wrong talent. I hope this champion really can't do it......

And Xun Shifei summoned Li Zhen to take a detour to Jinzhou County, and this matter quickly spread to the Eight Dragons City.

The people of the capital are very familiar with Xun Shifei, and they all know that he is the national champion ten years ago, and the heir of the empire with the talent of heaven and earth.

And the other one was hand-picked by today's son - for a hundred years, the first champion of Kyushu in heaven and earth.

How can the champion of the royal family be convinced of the champion who came out of the poor countryside?

"There's a good show to watch."

"If the prince compares Li Zhen to the bottom, won't it prove that the prince is clumsy today? The first champion who was also hand-picked? ”

"Yes, the prince didn't deserve to be the first in Kyushu in a hundred years. This Li Zhen was hand-picked. How could the prince be convinced? ”

"I guess the prince is going to make things difficult for Li Zhen."

"The descendants of the royal family will not admit defeat, Xun Shifei is also the first talent in the capital, will he be convinced of this new champion?"

"In the past, the champion of the college entrance examination, the prince would treat him with courtesy and corporal, which was the posture of a teacher. And this year's Li Zhen has exceeded this convention, faintly on an equal footing with him, can the prince's heart feel better? ”

"No, I'm going to Golden State County to see the excitement."

"I'm going too."

“……”

The matter of Jinzhou County caused a storm in Balong City. The common people are good-looking and lively, and they all know in their hearts that the prince must have had a discussion when he called Li Zhen to Jinzhou County. Let's see if this is the outstanding descendant of the royal family, or the first champion hand-picked by the Son of Heaven.

And Qian Mao of the General Administration of Education, after hearing the news, raised his eyebrows with interest:

"Interesting, the champion of ten years ago is not satisfied with this year's champion?"

"Is it a competition between young people? Interesting, interesting. ”

Turning to his entourage, he commanded, "Prepare your horses." Go to Golden State County to see the excitement. ”

"Is the General Administration going to come forward?"

"I didn't show up, I just went to Jinzhou County secretly. The competition of young people, this is a good thing. What is it that my old gang came forward? They're going to be able to let go. Just observe in the dark. ”

After thinking about it, the General Administration of Money said: "In addition, you called someone to help build momentum for this matter and attract public opinion." ”

"What public opinion has it been aroused?"

"Hype it up, and the bigger the hype, the better. The more sensational, the better. It is best to let the people of Zhongzhou know about this matter and take it seriously. Hehe, let the prince and Li Zhen feel what it means to be in the limelight. Since you want to compete in talent, don't let the two of them compete secretly and privately, so that the people of Zhongzhou know and make it public. ”

The subordinate frowned more and more puzzled: "Your Excellency, why is this?" The prince wants to take the school Li Zhen, which is a bit inappropriate. If Li Zhen is not as good as the prince, wouldn't it be a slap in the face of the Son of Heaven, after all, he is the first champion of Kyushu appointed by the Son of Heaven, and the prince is not the first in the world. If the crown prince loses, then the royal face will be uncomfortable. Whatever the outcome, both ends are unflattering. It's best to solve it privately, so why make it public? ”

Qian Mao laughed: "Academics should flourish, if you are concerned about the face here, you should be afraid of the influence there." What kind of scholar else deserve to be called? I am strong, I am a young man, and now a hundred flowers are blooming, shouldn't this be hyped up and vigorously supported? ”

After that, Qian Mao whispered again: "I also want to see what talent the prince has." I also want to see how many catties and taels Li Zhen has. When thousands of people are watching, they should be able to put aside their worries and give full play, right? ”

"Who does the GAO think is better? Hehe, it's a coincidence, the prince turned out to be a science student. If you are the top student in liberal arts, you can't compare with it. ”

Qian Mao shook his head with a smile and said, "Eighty percent is the prince." He is 26 years old and has long graduated from college. Li Zhen lost at a young age. ”

"Then since the General Administration knows that Li Zhen will lose, why is it still hyping up this matter? Li Zhenruo really lost...... Will the Son of Heaven have an ugly face? Alas, it's not right either. The prince lost, and the face of the Son of Heaven was ugly. It's not pretty. ”

Qian Mao said softly: "A scholar not only has super high knowledge and rigorous character, but must also have a heart with excellent quality. This time, I want to see what kind of attitude Li Zhen will have after losing to the crown prince in front of the world. Is it going to crash? Will be soft. Will it be hit, or will it be bland and keep up the good work. Looking at the character of a teenager, it is easiest to see it from the dust after winning or losing the argument. I hope that after Li Zhen's defeat, his mentality will not disappoint me, after all, there is still a long way to go. ”

"I got the Governor's Office."

“……”

The subordinate complied with the order and immediately arranged to spread the matter. to spread the word about it.

In just half a day, everyone in Zhongzhou knows it.

Originally, the prince just wanted to test Li Zhen's level. But after a preach, the meaning changed, for:

The champion of ten years ago is not satisfied with the current champion. After the war book, I want to test my knowledge with the first champion of Kyushu. And the champion ten years ago is the current crown prince......

This bombshell news has attracted countless eyes. The prince was dumbfounded, stunned: "When did I say that I had a war letter against Li Zhen?" ”

It's hard to ride a tiger!

PS: There's another chapter later