This censor can handle it, he really sprays when something happens

Chapter 3

Huaixin Palace is not as grand and luxurious as Li Qing thought.

At least it doesn't look like a prince's mansion.

Standing outside the gate, the entire palace was overwhelmed by the two golden stone statues at the gate.

In addition to being courteous to corporals and liking to make friends with scholars, King Huaixin is also famous for his diligence and simplicity.

At least one of the residences of the other princes is not resplendent and extremely luxurious.

"Master Li, the prince is waiting for you inside, please come inside."

There were already servants waiting at the door, and the steward of the palace led Li Qing into the palace without hindrance.

Entering the palace, seven turns and eight turns.

There is nothing unusual in it.

To say that the only thing that left an impression on Li Qing was a towering old locust tree.

Li Qing can vaguely feel that this old locust tree is not an ordinary locust tree, it contains majestic vitality in its body.

Even the leaves on the tree are crystal clear, not ordinary locust tree leaves at all.

"Hehe." Seeing Li Qing looking at the old locust tree, the housekeeper took the initiative to introduce: "Mr. Li, this locust tree was obtained by chance by General Zhenbei, and it was transplanted here. The locust leaves are very beneficial to practitioners. If Mr. Li wants it, the prince will definitely give you a few pieces."

After hearing this, Li Qing suddenly realized.

No wonder this locust tree gave him a very special feeling, even the locust leaves can help people practice.

Although he knew that there were people who practiced in this world, this was Li Qing's first encounter with things related to practice.

"It is said that this Huaixin Palace used to be the residence of General Zhenbei. At the beginning, it was King Huaixin who begged the late Emperor so hard to reward him as the Huaixin Palace. It seems that the folk rumors that King Huaixin was thrifty are not true. Hit this old locust tree."

Under the leadership of the butler, the two continued to walk inside.

About the time for a cup of tea, I came to the main hall of the palace.

"My lord, Mr. Li brought it here."

Although the main hall is not luxurious, it is also magnificent.

King Huaixin was over half a hundred years old, but his face was like a crown of jade, very handsome, and his spirit was even higher than that of young people.

The temperament is elegant and easy-going, very friendly.

Rather than saying that he is a powerful prince, it is better to say that he is a Confucian scholar.

"Li Qing, Li Changqing, your name is like thunder."

King Huaixin stood up and welcomed Li Qing to his seat.

"My lord has heard of me?"

Li Qing asked.

He didn't remember any communication with this powerful King Huaixin at all.

King Huaixin smiled meaningfully, and said: "The silt is not stained, and the clear ripples are not demonic. After your story about love of lotus, this king does not love chrysanthemums, but loves lotus."

Hearing this, Li Qing immediately understood everything.

Standing up and bowing to King Huaixin, he said: "It turns out that the prince bought the Ailian statement that day. Li Qing is very grateful."

Six years ago, Li Qing, like all the poor children, fell into distress because of financial problems.

In desperation, he had to make some money by selling calligraphy and paintings.

At that time, I wrote an article about Ailian saying that it was bought at a sky-high price.

That's why Li Qing didn't have to work hard, and he still had enough money to support him to take the college exam, the township exam, and the public exam.

Even so far, that sum of money has not been spent.

King Huaixin hurriedly supported Li Qing, nodded and smiled.

"The story of Ailian is a priceless treasure. Changqing should not blame this king for exchanging it with worldly yellow and white things. But this king never thought that in just a few years, Changqing would even connect with Zhong Maocai, Xie Yuan, Huiyuan has become a monument in my imperial examinations in the Great Zhou Dynasty. This king really admires me."

"My lord has won the prize."

Li Qing sighed in his heart, this King Huaixin's speaking skills are really too high.

With such a high status, he respects the virtuous corporals and gives enough respect to the literati. No wonder there are so many disciples from poor families who vote under him.

It is no wonder that the common people are praising him as a virtuous king.

"Congratulations to Changqing Senior High School Huiyuan. This king looks forward to Changqing's triple success and a good story." King Huaixin said, turning his head and instructing the butler, "Go make a pot of crane saliva tea. I will see you today, Dazhou Huiyuan, and you have to celebrate it fan."

"Yes, my lord."

The butler went down immediately.

It stands to reason that such a huge palace cannot do without a lot of servants who serve it.

But Huaixin Palace, apart from the guards, did not see many servants and maidservants.

Even beside King Huaixin, there was only an old butler waiting for orders. He didn't know that he had to discuss some important matters with Li Qing today so that others could not hear him, so he sent away his servants in advance.

Or really so thrifty that there are no servants.

Soon the old housekeeper returned with a pot of tea.

After pouring a cup for Li Qing and King Huaixin, they stood beside them like a wooden sculpture.

As soon as the tea was poured out, there was a scent of fragrance.

Li Qing took a breath and felt refreshed.

"Changqing, forgive me for my poor hospitality. I don't have ambergris tea to treat you. However, although this crane saliva tea is far from being comparable to ambergris tea, it is also very beneficial to the body, and has the effect of calming the mind and refreshing the mind.

Especially for scholars, if they often drink crane saliva tea, they will get twice the result with half the effort in reading, and can have a deeper understanding of the principles of sages and sages.

Evergreen, please! "

After the introduction, King Huaixin raised his glass for Li Qing to drink tea.

Li Qing raised his teacup and took a sip lightly.

As soon as you enter the mouth, it is full of fragrance.

The tea water turned into a stream of air, melting into the limbs and bones.

My mind is much clearer.

Crane saliva tea, Li Qing has also heard people talk about it.

This tea is extremely precious and hard to buy.

It is said that there is a tea tree deep in the mountains in the south, and the locals call it Dongcha.

Cranes in the mountains like to eat winter tea leaves. Before the winter tea leaves grow, the crane's saliva drips to water the tea trees.

Watered by crane saliva, the winter tea tree grows stronger and stronger, and the winter tea leaves are getting better and better.

But it is precisely because of this that Xianhe regards winter tea as a taboo and no longer allows others to pick it.

Only those with a strong cultivation base can get some tea from the crane.

Over time, winter tea was also known as crane saliva tea.

“Good tea!”

Li Qing praised.

But there are infinite emotions in my heart.

If a literati can drink this kind of tea often, his studies will surely make great progress.

King Huaixin was able to produce crane saliva tea, those top aristocratic families would surely be able to produce it too.

The children from poor families are inferior to the children from aristocratic families in all aspects of resources, so it is indeed difficult for them to have a bright future.

King Huaixin seemed to see the emotion in Li Qing's heart, and he sighed: "Is Changqing lamenting that it's not easy for a poor family?"

Li Qing didn't deny it, and nodded slightly.

It is his goal to make meritorious service, morality and speech.

But if the scholars are all descendants of aristocratic families and no poor families, what is the use?

After all, [-]% of the people in the world are ordinary people.

King Huaixin personally refilled Li Qing with a cup of crane saliva tea, and said, "Everyone knows that this king likes to make friends with scholars, especially those from poor families like you, Changqing. Do you know why?"

Without waiting for Li Qing to answer, King Huaixin continued on his own: "The aristocratic family controls the government, and it is difficult for a poor family to stand out. The towering tree of Dazhou looks thick and lush on the surface, but it has actually been corroded to the root by the aristocratic family.

The purpose of this king to make friends with poor families is to pave a way for them to reach the sky, and to gather the strength of the poor families in the world to restrain the family.

Otherwise, if you just sit back and watch the aristocratic family continue to grow, Da Zhou is in danger of being overthrown at every turn! "

King Huaixin's whole demeanor changed, he was no longer gentle and refined, like a golden beast holding back his anger.

"A family of thousands of years, a dynasty of a thousand years. This has been the case since ancient times. If a prince wants to promote a poor family, it means that he will become an enemy of the world's aristocratic families." Li Qing said.

Whether it is this world, or the past Chinese dynasties.

When the aristocratic family develops to the end, it will become a cancer and a silverfish of the dynasty.

"The roots are rotten, you must scrape the bones to remove the poison!"

After finishing speaking, King Huaixin suddenly restrained his aura, and a warm smile appeared on his face.

"Changqing, since the founding of the country, there has been no number one scholar from a poor family in the Great Zhou Dynasty. You must know all the reasons. Today, the king invited you to his residence to give you a great opportunity."

(End of this chapter)