"At the beginning of Tianbao, Yin Zheng Shuqing of Jingzhao Mansion punished Chang'an for evil. Shuqing first forbears it, and then mobilizes thousands of people in Lifang to surround and annihilate the evil ruffians. ”

In the hall of Fang Chongyong's house, Yuan Jie held a wine glass in his hand, shaking his head triumphantly as he spoke.

"No, no, thanks to General Fang's strategy, this can succeed in one fell swoop. Du respects General Fang with a cup! ”

Du Fu, who had inconvenient legs and feet, picked up his wine glass and wanted to toast Fang Chongyong.

"Eh, it's all trivial, it's a little thing, you don't have to mind."

Fang Chongyong waved his hand indifferently and clinked glasses with Yuan Jie and Du Fu.

After three rounds of drinking, he took out two invitations from his cuffs, handed them to the two in front of him and said:

"The right minister is very grateful to the two for speaking out about righteousness, there will be a banquet in Xinghualou tomorrow, they are all people from the officialdom, maybe the imperial examination examiner is also among them. The two of them have poetic talents, and they can try to show their faces in between. ”

This...... It's kind of awesome!

The two took the invitation and hesitated for a moment whether they wanted to go.

Li Linfu invited guests in Xinghualou, and he himself may not necessarily go, but there will definitely be cronies to entertain guests.

And most of the people who went this time were dignitaries, and Fang Chongyong's favor was worth a thousand gold!

It's just that Yuan Jie and Du Fu have been shouting about the injustice of the court on weekdays, but they will become the guests of the powerful tomorrow, so doesn't it seem that they have no integrity to climb the dragon and the phoenix?

"Well, then the two of us will go with General Fang."

Yuan Jie nodded slightly and said, not entangled in the so-called "integrity" matter.

Although the integrity is important, it ...... In order to be an official in the future and benefit the people, the dragon and phoenix in front of him are bearable.

The opportunity is rare, and the seats for the banquet are limited. Even if they don't do the things that praise the powerful, others will do it, so why give such an opportunity to others?

In the future, when they become powerful, they can also sympathize with the people at the bottom. If you change someone else, is that possible?

How to choose is obvious.

Du Fu also nodded slightly, his legs were broken, and whether he could participate in the imperial examination or not was a matter of two words.

Why don't you show your face tomorrow and regain your qualification for the imperial examination?

This time, Du Fu's attitude was more resolute than Yuan Jie's, he felt that he should not only go, but also show his "poetic talent"!

Datang did not stipulate that people with disabilities or injuries could not participate in the imperial examination.

But on the one hand, the intensity of the exam is still very high, and the injured person may not be able to bear it; On the other hand, the examiner also dislikes the selection of people with disabilities or Du Fu who breaks his leg and arm, and feels unlucky.

What's more, the candidates also have a "face saint" link, and it is not good to be seen by the emperor.

Unless you're a steely relation, you're basically certain to fall off the list if you choose or not to choose.

"Well, there may have been some misunderstanding. I won't be attending this banquet tomorrow. ”

Fang Chongyong said helplessly.

Huh?

Du Fu and Yuan Jie looked at each other, and they didn't know which one Fang Chongyong was playing.

Even if others don't know, doesn't Li Linfu know that he can get those hooligans this time, and Fang Chongyong is personally making suggestions and promoting implementation?

Even their "dog support" who threaded the needle and threaded the strings among the candidates was invited, how could Fang Chongyong not be invited?

This one went, and it is estimated that not only will he not sit in the ordinary guest seat, but he will also be invited by Li Linfu to sit at the same table with him.

"The saint has an order, and he has removed a certain Zuo Jin Wuwei Zhonglang from his post, and also ordered a certain person to study and prepare for the exam at home with peace of mind, and he will not be allowed to go out from tomorrow.

Besides, the right minister didn't invite someone to participate, and it was embarrassing to go. ”

Fang Chongyong waved his hand helplessly and said.

It doesn't matter if Zuo Jin Wuwei Zhonglang will be inappropriate, but why don't you let me go out!

Fang Chongyong also couldn't figure out what Brother Ji thought.

This time, it was Gao Lishi who came to deliver the decree in person, and the other party also revealed an "inconspicuous" news: Zhang Xiancheng, the son of Zhang Shouqi, has gone to Hexi Guazhou to serve as the assassin history, which is an exceptional promotion!

On the surface, Fang Chongyong was dismissed, and the son of Zuo Xiang went to Hexi to serve as the assassin, and this round was Brother Ji beating Li Linfu. Zhang Shouqi caused so many things, and it also involved Long Wujun, but there was nothing at all, no matter how you look at it, it looks like a big victory after confronting Li Linfu.

However, Fang Chongyong could see from Gao Lishi's attitude that he was likely to be "reused" by Brother Ji, but he didn't know how it would be arranged. In other words, all of this is just a trick of Kego.

Colliers asked Fang Chongyong to "prepare for the exam" at home with peace of mind, don't go anywhere, don't care about anything! Just play well during the imperial examination.

If it weren't necessary, would Colliers be so reminded of his life?

Fang Chongyong felt that Zuo Xiang might be unlucky in the near future, just depending on when and in what way. Zhang Shouqi's son went to Hexi in advance to serve as the assassin, which can only show that Ji Ge does not have the intention of killing them all for the time being.

Of course, it is impossible to tell Du Fu and Yuan Jie about these confidential matters.

"Alas, the saint is not in Chang'an, and he can't see General Fang's exploits, it's no wonder. There is such a big thing in Chang'an, there must always be a scapegoat in Jin Wuwei, and General Fang was unfortunately wronged. ”

Yuan Jie said helplessly and indignantly, feeling sorry for Fang Chongyong.

"It's a trivial matter, a certain is a candidate who is preparing to participate in the imperial examination just like you now, and it will depend on the situation of the imperial examination when the time comes, hahahahaha."

Fang Chongyong smiled dryly and poured wine for Du Fu and Yuan Jie.

Yuan Jie is still very young now, and he doesn't think much about it. However, he was right about one thing, there were more than 1,000 young and strong people in Chang'an City, nearly 100 hooligans and ruffians were beaten, and all of them were killed, and there must always be someone responsible.

It can't be Zheng Shuqing, who has just made a "great contribution", and it can't be Pei Min, who once charged for Brother Ji and is famous all over the world for his hard work, or Pei Min, who was canonized as a "Sword Saint" by Brother Ji himself.

That can only be to participate in the imperial examination soon, and he is the "temporary worker" Fang Chongyong who was launched by Ji Ge for emergency.

Temporary workers, aren't they just used to top pots? What's there to say about that?

The high-level leaders on Long Wujun's side also need an explanation on the surface.

It may seem a little unfair to do something and not get a good result right away. But in his previous life, Fang Chongyong was used to such things, and he didn't feel that it was strange for a superior person like Brother Ji to do something like this.

"Come on, come on, don't talk about state affairs today, just talk about Fengyue."

Fang Chongyong poured wine for Du Fu and Yuanjie and said.

The next day, Fang Chongyong sent Du Fu and the others, who insisted on leaving here and renting a house elsewhere for a while, out of the house, and saw Wang Yunxiu, who was holding a ring ruler in his hand, leaning on the edge of the door frame.

She knocked her palm with a ring ruler, and said to the other party with a smile:

"Ah Lang, shouldn't you go to the study to study and prepare for the exam now, but you can't indulge in beauty all day long!"

"Remarks? What to prepare? ”

Fang Chongyong was stunned for a moment, took off the sandbag tied to his arm and threw it on the ground, and asked suspiciously.

"Jinshi Branch, the first test of poetry, the second test of the scriptures, and the third test of time policy. The order of the three exams can sometimes be adjusted, and after the exam, there is also a meeting with the saints, and one more exam must be taken in front of the saints. Moreover, these three games are eliminated, and if one is unqualified, it will be eliminated after all the previous efforts are lost.

When facing the saint, it may also be brushed down for various reasons. ”

Wang Yunxiu said angrily.

This Lang Jun of his own family is very proficient in sexual affairs, but his knowledge of the imperial examination is almost equivalent to illiteracy!

"In that case, it seems that it is very difficult to get in. Forget it, don't look at it, and talk about it then. ”

Fang Chongyong couldn't help but say with emotion, picked up the sandbag again, tied it to his little arm and prepared to continue exercising.

"Ah Lang, can you have a snack, can you spend the little time you spend exercising brute strength reading? If you don't sharpen your gun and deal with it, do some face-saving work, is it possible to be hired? Those examiners aren't blind either! ”

Wang Yunxiu felt that she was in a hurry.

Although it is true that "those who are not powerful are not allowed to enter", the examination is not ambiguous, and it all depends on relationships. Even the great poets and writers are no exception, and they also want to be shrouded.

But it can't be too fake!

You have to write something on the paper, right?

Could it be that Fang Langjun, who has extremely "rich" experience in officialdom, really plans to rely entirely on relationships and hand in blank papers in the imperial examination?

"It's too late to see it now. It's better to exercise your body, and at least have more strength to save your life when you go to the battlefield in the future. ”

Fang Chongyong sighed and said. Wang Yunxiu didn't know that the world would be in chaos soon, so it was normal to have such thoughts.

However, if you really want to be admitted to the imperial examination, you don't have to review for three or five years, so don't even think about it. The ancients were not stupider than modern people, but their knowledge was not so wide.

Let Fang Chongyong spend time figuring out how to take the exam, it is better to lie down and kneel and lick Brother Ji.

"Yes, you're right."

Wang Yunxiu lamented helplessly.

"yes. No matter how you toss it, the future of a certain is just a matter of a saint's words, what is there to worry about?

On the saint's birthday, I don't know what tricks he will come up with. ”

Fang Chongyong felt a haze in his heart, and said weakly.

Wang Yunxiu also remembered that Wei was poisoned by her husband, and her face couldn't help but be gloomy.

Brother Ji played with his daughter-in-law again, but unfortunately this daughter-in-law did not have Huanhuan's appearance and talent, and Brother Ji became even more empty after playing, and abandoned him like a shoe.

This daughter-in-law's husband, the future Tang Suzong Li Heng, is also a ruthless character, and he actually poisoned his princess to death quietly.

Perhaps in Li Heng's view, women are like clothes, just change them if they are broken, it's not a big deal, and it's far less than his "grand ambition and hegemony".

Among Brother Ji's heirs, not all of them are like King Shou, who is the kind of bastard who doesn't fight back when he is beaten, and he doesn't dare to call when his father wears a hat. Li Heng's forbearance this time, will he come to a "father's resignation and son's laughter" when he thinks it is appropriate in the future?

I have to say, very likely.

Li Heng is one, is there anyone else?

I'm afraid Brother Ji can't answer this question, only God knows.

Being in a high position in Chang'an is not only a glory, but also a huge risk. Fang Chongyong felt that it was better for him to keep a low profile.

"After a while, it will be the birthday of the saint, and when the time comes, a certain person will say that you are recuperating at home while sick, and it is inconvenient to attend the banquet, so you won't go."

Fang Chongyong held Wang Yunxiu's small hand and said.

"Understood, being fiddled around like this and that by you every night, shouldn't you be sick!"

Wang Yunxiu teased and gently hugged her man.

"If you have the chance, try to get out there. Now Chang'an is becoming more and more unable to stay.

Before the concubine, I heard Wei Sanniang say that there was a rumor in the Ten Princes' Mansion that there was a prince practicing witchcraft. It's just that she didn't say who it was, and it could also be a rumor. ”

Wang Yunxiu lowered her voice and said, Wei's death made her feel the cruelty and ruthlessness of Chang'an's power field.

The Ten Wang's Mansion is located in the northeast corner of Chang'an City, the north is close to Xiaoerfang, the west is Anguo Temple, its east is close to the Jiacheng, through the Jiacheng can go straight to the Daming Palace or Xingqing Palace, the so-called "Jiacheng Towering Heavenly Son Living", that is, they follow the Jiacheng into the palace to greet the emperor.

The Ten Kings Mansion gathered all the princes of Jige, and the "Ten Kings" are the same as the "Nine Surnames", which does not represent the exact number, but the meaning of "many".

Since these princes all lived in the same place, one person and one courtyard, instead of living in their respective palaces as before, the political landscape within the clan was greatly changed. So much so that all kinds of gossip and secret private affairs circulated everywhere in the Ten Kings' Mansion.

According to the Tang system, each palace should have subordinates, and they should get along with the princes day and night. For example, Anaye's adoptive father, Medical Officer Li, used to be the staff of Li Yi, the king of Xin'an, and he had a very close relationship and could be entrusted with big things!

However, since Ji Ge separated the Ten Princes' Mansions, these subordinates who originally belonged to the prince could not live in the Ten Princes' Mansions, so they could only live in the outer squares. It is recorded in the history books that the heirs of Ji Ge "are listed in the outer fang" is what it means.

Since the prince and his officials could not see each other at any time, they could only greet their respective masters by name, and could not manage the internal affairs of the palace, so these so-called royal officials all became idle positions. But anyone who has some ability is not willing to take such an official position.

Ji Ge started as a prince and ascended to the throne through a coup d'état. Therefore, he naturally does not want his descendants to also produce a "Li Longji". The implementation of the Ten Kings Mansion system is to stifle such a possibility from the source.

The prince didn't even have a staff of his cronies, so he couldn't always discuss major matters in the palace, so how could these people rebel?

"It's the scourge of witchcraft again, this trick is really tried."

Fang Chongyong hugged the beautiful woman in his arms, looked at the mottled shade under the mulberry tree, and muttered to himself.

……

At the beginning of September, Li Longji, the son of the Tang Dynasty, returned to Chang'an City with many princes and grandchildren.

At this time, it is already the golden autumn season, although this year is a poor agricultural harvest, and the output in the fields is not very good, but Chang'an City is still lively and has not been affected in the slightest.

Aside from Brother Ji, after many princes returned to the Ten Princes' Mansion, they all had their own concerns and were busy.

Li Heng, the loyal king, was busy holding a funeral for the old princess Wei who "died of illness", and at the same time Zhang Luo's marriage of the new princess.

Li Yan, the king of Di, closed the courtyard door, did not allow any slaves to enter or leave, and was busy tidying up the house.

Yingwang Li Yuan, busy visiting Chang'an East City, bought a lot of Western Regions treasure knives, treasure bows, which are highly decorative, but have no practical value.

Only Shouwang Li Xuan, Xiao Biesheng was newly married, immersed in the sweet reunion with the new princess Wei Sanniang, and did not feel the suffocation of the Ten Princes' Mansion at all.

That night, after a pleasant and intoxicating joy of fish and water, Wei Sanniang curled up in the arms of Shouwang Li Xuan with a lazy smile on her face, and the two whispered private words. The best relationship between the prince and the princess in the Ten Princes' Mansion is the two of them.

I have to say that King Shou has no desire for power and a soft heart, and it is indeed easy to get the favor and love of an ignorant girl.

"Ah Lang, Princess Zhong Wei was poisoned, do you know about this?"

Wei Sanniang asked in a low voice to Li Xuan.

"Not a death...... Yes? ”

Li Xuan hugged Wei Sanniang tightly and asked in a low voice.

"The concubine guessed, she must have been poisoned. Because the concubine took her to see a doctor a few days before she died, she was in a good condition at that time. ”

Wei Sanniang continued: "There are still rumors of witches in the Ten Kings' Mansion, but they don't say who it is, but it seems to be a cursed saint. ”

"In the future, don't inquire about such things, don't care, just treat them as if you don't know anything."

Li Xuan said a little nervously, he remembered some bad things again, and his heart sank to the bottom.

How Li Heng's princess Wei died, there may not be many people in the Ten Princes' Mansion who know. But it's not bad, and many discerning people can probably guess a few points.

After all, it is no secret that this unlucky princess was enlarged by her beast father, who called her "saint".

This beast is sixty years old, why is it not dead!

Li Xuan complained secretly in his heart.

(End of chapter)