Compared with the moment of rehearsal, the palace is full of flowers at this moment, and the chrysanthemums in autumn, white and yellow, bloom all over the Chunhua Palace, like being in the sea of chrysanthemums, the golden cinnamon is fragrant, and the fragrance of flowers is pleasant.

Officials of all grades are lined up, and among the red official robes, Zhuang Xun's regular clothes are extremely conspicuous, because those who are not court officials are sitting on the right, the court officials' seats are on the left, and Zhuang Xun's position is on the left.

Zhuang Xun sat down honestly, and sat upright in the way of Professor Si Qinmi, with a natural expression.

At a glance, I couldn't see an acquaintance, until Jiang Xian appeared on the stage, mature and graceful style, everyone swayed, this kind of banquet naturally can no longer wear a veil, the true face of people attracts people's attention, but Zhuang Xun didn't expect her to come to the longevity banquet, because she usually wears a veil should be very afraid of trouble.

However, Zhuang Xun didn't pay much attention to the beauty, he was a person waiting for the exam, he was not in the mood to look at the beautiful picture, and he had not recovered from the attack just now.

Probably because the temperament training is in place, coupled with the gorgeous clothes on his body, Zhuang Xun also attracted a lot of attention, and he looked calm and completely ignored, which attracted some officials to discuss.

The officials were all here, but Xiucai and Xiaolian were missing about a third due to the attack.

The officials of the Ministry of Rites hurriedly ordered the subordinate officials to inform the escaped soldiers to come back, and then learned that Suosuo had come again, at least a quarter less before the start of the longevity feast.

The candle flame is not as bright as the moon, and the large disc in the sky is full of light, especially tonight.

Under the support of the guard of honor, the emperor walked out of Chunhua Palace in a crown dress and with the support of the people of the palace on the left and right.

The human form is withered, but the prestige on the body makes the officials can't help but bow their heads and submit to the royal power.

"Congratulatory gift." As the emperor took his seat, the master of ceremonies began to preside over the banquet.

Zhuang Xun learned from the officials to bow their hands to the emperor: "Long live my emperor." ”

"Eulogy."

Xia Huan, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, walked and stood on the high platform and began to recite the congratulatory message that had been written, quite a style of holding a conference and leading a speech.

It's a classical Chinese anyway, no matter how long it is, it's not too long, and it takes more than ten minutes to read it, although Zhuang Xun can't understand a large paragraph.

"Feast."

You can start eating, the attendant also brought some braised meat, fruits, Zhuang Xun prefers to cut pears, braised beef can only be watched, but can not eat, it is estimated that the emperor will be asked for a while, the mouth full of dipping sauce is not good.

"How could His Highness be so bad." With twelve crowns, the emperor's eyes saw the vacant position in the square through Zhuyu, and the emperor did not like to say.

"The frame was suddenly attacked by thieves on Suzaku Street, and now that the scholars have fled, the Ministry of Rites has tried its best to find someone." Xia Huan's tone was calm and flustered, he knew that the emperor attached great importance to the longevity banquet.

"Can't come? After that, it will not be used, who are they, their filial piety and Xiucai status have been cancelled, and there are thieves attacking on Suzaku Avenue, and Yin Du is guarding what to eat, and he is dismissed. The emperor's words determine the joys and sorrows of many families.

Suddenly, the banquet that had just become lively became silent.

"Holy Lord, Wei Chen thinks it is inappropriate, how can the sick body of the injured person come to disturb the Holy Lord, it is for the sake of the Holy Lord, and the thief attacked, not intentionally not to come, I hope Your Majesty will forgive me." Yang Zuoxiang stood up to speak for the scholars, he was the leader of the Qingliu after all.

As for Yin Du's garrison, everyone doesn't care about him anymore, this kind of big thing, dismissal is already the greatest gift.

"Give another pillar of incense time, except for those who can't walk, and those who don't show up will be dismissed." The emperor still listened to the persuasion, or the total punishment was not what he wanted.

The ministers did not panic, and their children came with them.

But the scholars below were panicked, to see if their relatives and friends were there, and they showed worried expressions when they were not there.

There are also some who are happy, probably because they feel that their competitors are finished, and the probability of their success in electing officials will increase.

"I'm too lazy to wait for them, let's get started." The emperor made a decision and said to the Ministry of Rites.

He looked up at the moon, the bright light of the moon was shining, but the cold light made him feel extremely comfortable, and his spirit was much better.

"Holy Question, please." Xia Huan respectfully handed over the silk silk.

The emperor looked at the red-clothed officials, as well as the scholars sitting in the square, and slowly wrote down two words with a pen: "Be a person"

After the excerpt was passed on, it came to the hands of the priest in the square.

Then the scholars were collectively confused, everyone was ready to discuss the strategy, the policy of governing the country, and the hot issues of Xihe were not asked, and this suddenly came to a "person", who understands?

However, the writing is brilliant, and Xiucai, who has dry goods in his belly, has already started to write.

To be a person, how to be a person, what to do, what to understand.

Zhuang Xun watched them write hard, because there was no pen, ink, paper and inkstone on his own desk, and he made it according to the standards of officials.

I can only eat the cut pears in small bites and watch them write articles.

The text gathers the literary atmosphere, forming an inconspicuous dragon in the air.

The past of the Yu Dynasty, the officials who returned to their hometowns.

Now, the minister of the court.

In the future, the filial piety and talent in the square will be at the longevity banquet.

The dragon rises and appears, the old dragon clock, and it is somewhat similar to the emperor when you look closely.

It's the fortune of a country, and the king is also.

On the chrysanthemum sea, the dragon is born with four claws, which is really Jiao, condensed in the type, and more majestic.

It's a pity that only a few cultivators can see this, and everyone only feels that the atmosphere is oppressive.

Zhuang Xun doesn't have any special feelings, but he knows how to look at words, he stops when everyone stops, and he does it when everyone does it.

The emperor also seemed to be able to see the soaring dragon, which, like him, swept past his favored courtiers from time to time.

And Zhuang Xun felt something flying over his head, and at this time, he happened to meet the emperor's gaze, obviously separated by twelve hours, but he could see it.

Majestic but lifeless, I don't know if I thought it was a corpse, with a feeling of a yin owl, not quite like a person.

Noticing that his eyes were offended, Zhuang Xun lowered his head and took a bite of the pear to hide his embarrassment.

"Who is the chief of the left end?" Zhuang Xun in the eyes of the emperor has an extraordinary bearing, a vigorous appearance, a brocade dress, and a immature face that is incompatible with the people around him, and looks out of the crowd.

"It's the new Yin Dufu filial piety, Zhuang Xun, Your Majesty once asked about his good deeds." Shen Lianzhen guarded the emperor and reminded Zhuang Xun of his identity.

The emperor's words attracted the attention of hundreds of officials, except for the scholars who were answering the questions, everyone's eyes converged on Zhuang Xun.

Zhuang Xun was a little nervous, and he didn't expect to hit him all at once, but more than ten days of training had become muscle memory.

Unhurried, he stepped out of his seat and saluted the emperor.

"Inquire in Xiazhuang, and knock on the saint."

"Get up, I heard, the three let the mother and daughter return, and save He Erlang, it is indeed affectionate and righteous, Feng Zheng has subdued the law, confessed to beating disobedient subordinates, and even sent people to rob and kill evil things, He Erlang can return to Donghua Dao to receive his original position." The emperor looked at Zhuang Xun carefully, his height and appearance were mediocre, but he was courteous and polite, his appearance was elegant, and he had a kind of leisure and generosity, which was in line with his imagination of a wise man and a gentleman.

"I just did it in a moment of excitement, and I didn't think much about it." Zhuang Xun humbly said, although it is also true.

At that time, I was first attracted by He Heng's wife Dong, and then found that He Tan, who actually gave him the appearance of a primary school student, was asking for a bit of a high price, which did not meet local consumption.

Thanks to Zhuang Xun who just learned to take on private work, and there was enough money in his bag, he couldn't bear to see this kind of white and pure little girl in such a place, so he spent some money to let them go back.

The next day too.

On the third day, I met him and said that it was only three things, and this was the last time, and I would not give charity if I met him again.

Dong puffed down and knelt down, begging He Heng, as long as Zhuang Xun saved He Heng, he would sell He Tan to him as a maid, of course he refused, understanding that He Heng was because he didn't want to be an extortionist, Zhuang Xun was also very grateful when he heard it, so he scattered his family wealth for the first time to save He Heng.

"Bury the daughter of the Siqin family too? You don't know she's a thief? Aren't you afraid of being implicated? "The emperor is interested, and he himself is in the situation of Zhuang Xun, and he can't do it, he can't do it at all.

In other words, Zhuang Xun ate the crab, after all, who knows what the emperor thinks, if he thinks that you sympathize with the Siqin family, he will cut you together.

"I know, but at that time, I didn't think that I could be concerned by all the adults, and I was asked to receive the favor of the Siqin family's daughter, so I relied on it to survive, so how could I not report it? He also knew that his sins were serious and should be punished, so he only sent him off, collected the funeral, and reported his kindness, even if it did not violate the laws of the country, so why not? "This question is ready.

You asked me if I had sympathy with the Siqin family, I didn't sympathize, their family died innocently, and it was only because I wanted to repay the kindness that I went to send wine to collect the body, and I didn't violate the laws of the country.

"Good, good, the favor received, how can you not repay it." The emperor laughed heartily, who doesn't like people who know kindness and righteousness, the ministers in this hall, he thinks they are just a bunch of beasts.

It's just that some are good dogs, and they can please themselves on weekdays, but they are not inappropriate in nature, and it is not easy to see a serious person, so they are extremely happy.

"I heard that you refused to give you 10,000 taels of silver and beauties from others, is this true?" The emperor touched the dragon chair and looked at Zhuang Xun with more and more appreciation.

The soaring qi dragon seemed to have a lot of vitality, corresponding to the emperor's mood.

"Yes, I don't want to be controlled by other people's hands to cut off the people, others give 10,000 taels, that is to earn 100,000 taels from the inquiry, how can I bear to exploit the people 100,000 taels." Zhuang Xun's righteous words answered, since you want to erect the image of a clear stream, then be firm.

I only earn money from corrupt officials!

Many people in the court were ashamed, many people, especially Qingliu, concentrated in the fourth or fifth grades, some of them really wanted to be honest for the officials at the beginning, but in this environment that was either left or right, they couldn't do it alone, and those who could do it alone had been relegated to Daojun.

Some of them look at Zhuang Xun with the eyes of people who have come over, after all, no matter how good the words are in that position, so what, only when you get to that position, the boss wants to send it, and the subordinates send it, and you know the difficulties in the middle, isolate you, grab the small handle and send you down, and then you will never be able to turn over.

But will the emperor listen to this, no, because this kind of environment is created by him, and he himself is powerless to change it, and maybe Zhuang Xun will also be corrupted into a worm, but at this moment the emperor is willing to believe him.

The emperor shook his head, and the beads collided, and he was very satisfied with Zhuang Xun's answer, and pondered for a moment.

"The way of man, you take the first name." The emperor directly ordered that the scholars in the square gritted their teeth, and they worked hard to write articles here, and they snatched the first place away with their mouths.

A few talented talents who are ready to show their skills are even more dizzy, what is the holy family in the body, this is the holy family in the body.

But the emperor is the emperor, and you still want to interfere with his decisions?

Dayu's officialdom understands everything, and if you dare to persuade, if the emperor is unhappy, he will check if you are clean, it's okay to say it's clean, if it's not clean, cut it down, and it's useless for anyone to intercede.

"I heard that you are proficient in mathematics and science, and I just killed the left servant of the household department a few days ago, so you can take over." Say what decisions have already been made.

"The minister has objections, Zhuang Xiaolian is still too young, this kind of important minister position still has to be polished and polished, the household work is complicated, and inexperienced people can't sort out the key, now is the critical time, and skilled and experienced people need to take over." The first to stand up against it was Guo Xing'an, the head of the household department, who was willing to arrange a nail in his own department, or a nail trusted by the emperor.

"I see that Han Yang is quite sophisticated, and he is also quite experienced in eating money, I remember that Han Yang was recommended by Guo Qing, who are you going to recommend this time?" The emperor said in a strange manner.

No matter how thick Guo Xing'an's old face is, when this kind of sweeping words comes out, he can only quibble: "It was recommended by the entire household, how dare Weichen promote such a high position as a waiter without authorization." ”

"You are talking about those people, whether they have received the benefits of Han Yang! Didn't they all say that they weren't familiar with Han Yang when they investigated? The emperor asked rhetorically, saying that Guo Xing'an's scalp was numb when he looked at him.

"That's his good disguise, and Weichen was unfortunately deceived." Guo Xing'an, the head of the household department, couldn't answer, so he could only blame it.

Since the rebels ravaged twenty years ago, the emperor has not been so ruthless for a long time, and he usually does not interfere with the water of the well, why has he suddenly become so aggressive today.

"The next Han Yang also deceived you, how can you explain to me, Han Yang and I also think that the current situation is tense and gives you the opportunity to make meritorious contributions, Guo Qing, don't let me down." The emperor said mercilessly in front of everyone that Guo Xing'an couldn't pick up the pot that he didn't know.

Guo Xingan was speechless.

"Idiot." Yang Zuoxiang scolded in a low voice, and looked at Lu Buming, the prince of Zhenguo, who was still hesitating on the other side.

was looked at by Yang Zuoxiang, cold sweat broke out on the top of his forehead, and he felt creepy even though it was dark night.

"The minister has objections, and the minister does not approve of Zhuang Xun's filial piety, and her burial of Si Qinmi is not in favor, but for personal gain." Walking out of the banquet queue, Lu Buming knelt on the corridor.

“？” Zhuang Xun was shocked, how dare this guy say.

"After the Siqin family absconded, the minister immediately put the Siqin family under house arrest, waited for the punishment of the saint, and found that Zhuang Xun was a thief at night and had an affair with the Siqin family's daughter, where was it out of kindness, obviously affection." Lu Buming knelt on the ground and blew himself up.

"How can such a person who steals people's wives and concubines be filial piety, and how can he become a servant and use his personal feelings for public use." Lu Buming accused.

"There's proof." The emperor's face was expressionless, of course he didn't believe in this kind of thing, is the woman of your Guogong Mansion so easy to steal?

There is also a little chill, Lu Buming's family has been loyal to martyrs for generations, and Lu Buming's father and uncle died in a rebellion twenty years ago, he has always been kind to the Zhenguo Mansion, but I didn't expect that now the Zhenguo Duke is also on the side.

"There is a guilty plea, and there is a witness." Lu Buming took out a confession.

The attendant on the side handed it to the emperor, and the emperor glanced at it and said, "Zhuang Xun, see if you wrote it." ”

The attendant gave the confession to Zhuang Xun again.

Don't say the handwriting on it, the fingerprint Zhuang asks to see, compare yourself, it is your own fingerprint.

Almost at the same time, he saw Xu Houde walking up the steps, chilling all over his body.

Is this the noble man he found?