Dajin royal family

Chapter 586 Xiao Xian's Choice (Thanks for the reward from 2020——3749)
The next day, Chu Liangzhi received the ninth-grade court clothes from the officials of the court.Naturally, it is impossible for common people to go to court and let you go to see the king by wearing whatever clothes you want, so you need etiquette.

The nine-rank court uniform in Chu Liangzhi's hands is the lowest grade of clothing. At present, the court uniforms of officials in the Jin Dynasty mostly use 'xuan' as the main color, while civilian officials wear a little red color, and military officers often embroider thick patterns on the edges of their court clothing.

Xu Zongjing looked at Chu Liangzhi who had changed into court clothes, with envy in his eyes.He was happy that his friend won the No.1 imperial examination in one fell swoop, but it was a pity that he could not participate in the imperial examination because of that accident.Now seeing his friend put on court clothes, he feels sincerely happy for his friend.

After all the preparations were completed, Chu Liangzhi met with nine other scholars and went to Zhaowang Palace under the guidance of court officials.

On the way there, Chu Liangzhi basically figured out the origins of the other nine scholars, all of whom were descendants of aristocratic families, or scholars studying in aristocratic families.

Others knew that Chu Liangzhi was from Bashu, so they didn't underestimate him. After all, he was No. 1 in the imperial examination, and he had real talents and knowledge.

Everyone entered Zhaowang Palace and waited in front of Mingde Hall to stand still.

No one dared to whisper to each other while waiting, they all looked respectful.

Suddenly, a voice came from the hall.

"Xuan, the scholars have an audience!"

Ten scholars hurriedly adjusted their clothes, headed by Chu Liangzhi, walked slowly into Mingde Hall.

In the hall, all the officials cast their eyes on them one after another, wanting to see clearly what the top ten in the imperial examination were like.

Among them, Pei Ju's eyes were the most complicated.

His grandson Pei Ningwen also participated in the imperial examination, but he was the last to be admitted. This is even more embarrassing than not being admitted.

Chu Liangzhi lowered his head, walked to the center of the hall, and led the scholars to bow down.

"See Your Majesty, the king will last for thousands of years!"

"Excuse me." King Zhao's voice came.

"Thank you, sir." The ten scholars stood up one after another, but still lowered their heads, not daring to peek at King Zhao casually.

Next, Jiang Chengxiao asked the ten scholars one by one about the strategies described in the policy question and answer sheet, and asked questions.

Half an hour passed in a flash.

Jiang Chengxiao quietly took a sip of tea, and looked at Chu Liangzhi.

"Chu Liangzhi, what you said in the volume is that the people of Shu both benefited from the favorable location and were trapped by the advantageous location. What's the explanation?"

Hearing this, Chu Liangzhi sorted out his words and explained: "Going back to the king, the land of Bashu is easy to farm but not easy to communicate with. The people of Shu are trapped in the land of the mountains all the year round. Shu embroidery."

He had long been familiar with the situation in the land of Bashu. Facing King Zhao's question, Chu Liangzhi seemed very calm and articulated his thoughts.

Huayi Palace.

"The old minister pays homage to His Royal Highness, and congratulates His Royal Highness on the happiness of Lin'er." Cen Zhenben bowed and saluted.

Xiao Xian knelt on the soft cushion, raised his hand, "Your Majesty Cen, you don't need to be polite, just sit down."

The maid who had already prepared immediately led Cen Zhenben to sit down.

Cen Zhenben took out a gift list from his sleeve and handed it to Xiao Xian, saying: "This is your majesty's congratulations to the princess."

After a while, Xiao Xian read the long gift list, smiled and said: "I know."

The two chatted about some parents, and Cen Zhenben talked about how Xiao Tong missed his daughter's warmth, which caused Xiao Xian to cry.

Seeing that the emotions were in place, Cen Zhenben immediately said with a sullen face: "Your Highness, Chen Guo and Chen Bing are at the border now, intending to spy on our beams. The society may be in danger of being overthrown. I hope Your Highness will help you!"

Hearing this, Xiao Xian sighed.She knew that Cen Zhenben must have other purposes when he saw her, but it was difficult for her to intervene in this matter.

Xiao Xian wondered: "Lord Cen, how can I interfere with the affairs of the court. You should discuss this matter with the king."

She wanted to help her mother country in her heart, but the question was who would dare to interfere in politics in this Nuo Da's harem?

Does Cen Zhenben dare to go directly to Jiang Chengxiao?

the answer is negative.

Because the previous battle between Jin and Liang in Badong County completely tore apart the faces of both sides.In the Northern Jin Dynasty, Chen Bing was in Zigui and threatened Jiangling down the river at any time. Under such circumstances, there were only two possibilities for him to discuss the repair with King Zhao.

One is to be blasted out directly.

The other is to cede the land and move the capital, otherwise the Northern Jin Dynasty would not allow them to fix the matter.

In other words, he came here only to re-stabilize the Northern Jin Dynasty, and not let the Northern Jin Dynasty and Chen Guo take advantage of the fire to loot and attack Liang Guo.

Therefore, he needs Xiao Xian to help him.

"Your Highness, do you want to see your country in danger?" Cen Zhen Benz said emotionally: "I am on a mission to the Northern Jin Dynasty. Your Majesty is afraid that Her Majesty will be in trouble, so I have repeatedly asked you not to disturb Her Majesty. However, my minister It's hard to sit back and watch Daliang fall into crisis, but I hope Her Highness the Princess will understand His Majesty!"

Seeing this, Xiao Xian couldn't help but soften his heart.

"Cen Gong, let Ben Gong think about it." She comforted.

The hall fell silent, Cen Zhenben looked at the troubled Xiao Xian, and said a lot about how Xiao Tong missed his daughter, he almost made Xiao Tong the most beloved emperor in all ages.

In the end, Xiao Xian told Cen Zhenben that she would intercede with King Zhao.

Mingde Hall.

At this time, Chu Liangzhi had finished talking about his views on the land of Bashu. After waiting for a while, he did not hear King Zhao's reply, so he raised his head cautiously and took a look.

King Zhao is much younger than he imagined.

Jiang Chengxiao noticed Chu Liangzhi's gaze, and he was actually looking at Chu Liangzhi as well.After some questioning just now, he still has a good impression of Chu Liangzhi. This person is a good seed worth cultivating.

"Good, Gu knows."

Hearing this, Chu Liangzhi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Next, Jiang Chengxiao gave some rewards to the few scholars who were more satisfied with the answers among the ten scholars, and then appointed Liu Yuyuan as the sacrificial wine for the Taixue Hall, and all ten scholars entered the Taixue Hall as the seventh-rank official attendants He assisted Liu Yuyuan in compiling books and writing history.

Liu Yuanyuan knew about this matter beforehand, and seemed very calm.

The ten scholars were a little surprised, but they were not fools. Being able to stay in the Taixue Hall to serve as a student meant that they had the opportunity to get in touch with the government, which was something that others couldn't ask for.What's more, they are still in the top ten of the first imperial examination. As long as they don't make mistakes, are they afraid that they will have no chance to rise in the future?

The court dissipated, and Jiang Chengxiao left Mingde Hall.

On the way, Nan Jiyun walked up to him and said, "My lord, Cen Zhenben has already returned from Huayi Palace."

Hearing this, Jiang Chengxiao remembered that today was the day when Cen Zhenben entered the palace to meet Xiao Xian.

"Let's go to Huayi Palace."

"Yes."

Not long after, Jiang Chengxiao came to Huayi Palace.

In the inner room, Jiang Chengxiao teased his youngest son, Jiang Xi.The little guy fell into a drowsy sleep, with saliva spitting from the corner of his mouth.

Xiao Xian laughed at the side: "Just now, Xi'er was still arguing with his concubine, but when the king came, he stopped crying."

"Really." Jiang Chengxiao scratched the little guy's nose, and shook it gently, "Xie'er's little clothes are well made, your craftsmanship?"

Jiang Chengxiao looked at the clothes Jiang Xi was wearing and asked Xiao Xian.

"It's not a concubine, it was given to Xi'er by Madam Dugu." Xiao Xian said.

Dugu?
Jiang Chengxiao was taken aback for a moment, and then remembered Dugu's daughter.

"I didn't expect her to care so much for Xi'er."

Xiao Xian pursed his lips and smiled lightly, "Yes, that Mrs. Dugu often comes to visit Xi'er, and she loves children quite a lot in her words."

"Really." Jiang Chengxiao smiled.

After a while, Jiang Chengxiao put Jiang Xi in the cradle to sleep, and pulled Xiao Xian to make out for a while.

"Your Majesty, there is something that I don't know whether to say or not."

Lying in Jiang Chengxiao's arms, Xiao Xian hesitated.

"Speak." Jiang Chengxiao said.

Xiao Xian bit his red lips, and said softly: "Liang envoy Cen Zhenben has seen the concubine, and wants the concubine to persuade the king to reconcile with Liang Guo."

"How did you reply to him?"

In fact, Jiang Chengxiao knew that Cen Zhenben would say that with his knees, he was not surprised at all.

"The courtiers and concubines are nothing more than women in the palace, how dare they interfere in state affairs, everything is up to the king." Xiao Xian sighed inwardly, even though she really wanted to help Cen Zhenben and her mother country, but she was powerless.

No concubine in this big harem dared to mention state affairs, not even the queen dowager, let alone a princess of an enemy country?
"Gu is very happy that you think so." Jiang Chengxiao pinched her tender face.

Xiao Xian fell obediently in his arms, and said in a low voice: "The concubine only hopes that the king can give father a rich and noble old age in the future, and the concubine will be satisfied."

She understands that with the strength of the Northern Jin Dynasty, it is only a matter of time before the world is unified.That being the case, she can be a Northern Jin princess with peace of mind, why miss the so-called Princess Liang.After all, she was nothing more than a victim of Liang Guo.

Now that she has a child, she naturally has to think about the future.If you hate the king because of Liang Guo, then the loss outweighs the gain.

Furthermore, she was satisfied to save her father's life.

(End of this chapter)