fake prince

Chapter 232

Cui Zhaoquan had just boarded the boat, seeing the bustle and noise on the boat, he couldn't help frowning, and said: "It's too chaotic at this time, you go back first, there is plenty of time on the boat!"

Knowing that Cui Zhaoquan had to deal with some chores, Su Ziji was not disappointed, bowed to Shao Sisen, and returned to his boat.

"Brother Su Xian, I'm not feeling well. I'll go and rest for a while, and I'll chat with you when I feel better." Shao Sisen didn't want to be alone with Su Ziji, so he found an excuse and went back to his room.

"Brother Shao, please!" Su Ziji didn't point it out. At this morning, the rare winter sun was shining brightly, the water was rippling, ships were docking not far away, and orders came from time to time. He didn't hear them, but just meditated.

"In the matter of the inheritance of the Dragon Palace, I have already had a grudge with the water demon. Among them, Sun Buhan suspected that it was the sea monster. He was not able to kill him at the time, so he let him escape. I guessed right. He should be the leader of the sea monster, because I lost the Dragon Palace. Inheritance, I don’t know if I am aware of it, but if I am aware of it, I must hate me to the bone.”

"I don't know if the Kraken will take the opportunity to make trouble by following the imperial convoy this time."

"Apart from the incident in the Southwest, apart from the two army thieves, or the influence of the two adult princes of Qi and Shu, the Yaozu and the king of Qi have colluded. Will they also have a hand in this matter?"

"If this happens, the whole situation will be complicated. Although it is unlikely to attack the imperial envoy ship, no matter what, we still cannot relax our vigilance on the road."

"Perhaps the enemy just thinks that with such an idea, the imperial fleet will not be too vigilant and will attack on the way."

"The plan for now is to establish a good relationship with the imperial envoy first. Superintendent Zhao has followed up. His identity is suspicious. I am afraid that he has received a secret order from the palace, so we cannot casually make friends."

"Other friends, whether on the road or to the southwest, can be of great help."

Su Ziji, who was thinking like this, set his eyes on the merchant ship that had been following at a distance.

Since the wild Taoist was able to bring the little fox into it, I don't know how many forces and eyes and ears followed.

This time going to the southwest, even with the help of wild Taoists and little foxes, we should be more careful.

"Mr. Su, it's dangerous to stand here when the wind blows. Why don't you go in and watch the scenery when the wind calms down?"

After watching for a while, standing at the stern of the boat, I could feel my body swaying slightly due to the wind. An elder came over and persuaded me in a low voice.

Su Ziji is not a person who doesn't know good and bad. Although he knows that with his own strength, strong winds can't drag him into the water, and even if he enters the water, there will be no accidents, but he still smiles: "Thank you for reminding me, I will enter the cabin right away." .”

He said and returned to his room.

I just stayed for a short while to unpack the package. Now that I returned to the cabin, I felt the difference between the official boat and the private boat I took before.

"The space is larger, and it looks much brighter, and it is not much different from the usual bedroom."

"There is a bucket of Gong beside the door, so you don't have to go out at night."

"There is a wooden couch, a quilt, and a small desk. The wooden couch is directly used as a chair."

"It's just that the sun is a little darker, but this is a common problem in the cabin."

Su Ziji opened his luggage thoughtfully. Inside were only a change of clothes, some silver taels, a few pieces of gold leaves, and washing things. He didn't bring a single book, because he had memorized them all in his mind. On the wooden couch, silently carrying the book.

At noon, a soldier knocked on the door and delivered the food directly to his hands. It was not a delicate meal, two steamed buns, two dishes and one soup. Su Ziji didn't dislike the "big pot of rice". He washed his hands and ate it directly. .

Half an hour later, someone came to collect the dishes.

"The imperial court's preferential treatment for scholars is really good, or is this the basic treatment for the entourage?"

Just when Su Ziji thought it would be like this every day, someone knocked on the door.

"Who?"

"Master Su, the Imperial Envoy has an invitation."

Su Ziji tidied up his appearance a little, walked out of the cabin, and when he raised his eyes, he saw Shao Sisen, who lives next door, also came out of the cabin, even changing his clothes.

"Brother Su Xian, tell me, Master Shang Shu asked us to go over, why?" The atmosphere between the two of them on the road was a bit awkward, and Shao Sisen couldn't help but find a topic to talk about.

Su Ziji said casually, "Or to guide us in learning."

Unexpectedly, Su Ziji really guessed right.

Their boat drew closer to the imperial envoy ship of Minister of the Ministry of War, and after jumping over it, someone led the way, and Cui Zhaoquan was not in the cabin, but at the bow.

The large ship that the imperial envoy was on had a spacious bow deck where several tables and chairs could be placed for drinking and enjoying the scenery.

At this time, we were traveling on the river and did not enter the sea, but the half-day trip allowed the fleet to travel to an open area.

The scenery on both sides of the strait can only be seen by looking at it. In winter, due to the turbulent flow of the river, there is only a thin mist and no ice.

Cui Zhaoquan saw him and waved: "Come, sit here."

He spoke beautiful Beijing dialect, but just by his accent, he didn't even know he was from other provinces.

"Thank you, sir." There was a set of tables and chairs on his left and right, and Su Ziji and Shao Sisen saluted and took their seats.

"You are all Tai students, the future pillars of a country, the old man is taking advantage of the calm weather today, when you are free, the two of you write a fu, with the topic of rivers, lakes and seas, let me comment, how about it?" Although Cui Zhaoquan is a civil servant, But in charge of the Ministry of War, he seemed to be infected with the candor of a general, and said with a wave of his hand.

"Students obey!" Both of them bowed to each other, and naturally someone stepped forward to give pen and ink.

In the Wei Dynasty examination, it was required to compose a poem, a poem, and assessment of policy theory. Although this kind of poetry and prose selection was weakened a lot in the Zheng Dynasty, it was still one of the assessments.

Su Ziji's prose writing level, although the overall level of the Four Books and Five Classics is very high, and the poetry is also somewhat comprehensible, the level of prose writing has naturally increased, but it is still a relatively weak link.

However, Shangshu, who was once the second-best candidate, offered to evaluate and write a fu, and would comment on it afterwards. This is a rare opportunity. Of course, Su Ziji would not take it lightly. I studied it all at once.

The ink is getting thicker, and the thinking is getting deeper.

And Shao Sisen was happy in his heart.

In his family, his elder brothers have all participated in the examination and have their own experience in making Fu. He has studied in Taixue for a long time and has also studied the courses of making Fu. Looking at Su Ziji who is still thinking, he thought to himself : "To make Fu pay attention to talent and inspiration, and more experience. Su Ziji became a provincial Jieyuan when he was less than 17 years old. This shows that he is always suffering, but human energy is limited after all. I don't believe that he is proficient in everything!"

Because he was in a good mood, Shao Sisen thought for a while, picked up a pen and began to write on the draft.

At this time, a soldier whispered something in Cui Zhaoquan's ear, and Cui Zhaoquan got up immediately.

"Just keep writing." Cui Zhaoquan waved his hand when Shao Sisen seemed to be disturbed and looked at him.

But Su Ziji was still thinking about it intently, without noticing it.

"Why is Eunuch Zhao here?" Cui Zhaoquan took a few steps towards him, speaking politely, but his expression was not so good-looking.

(End of this chapter)