People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1190 The King of Nanchang steals everyone’s elegance

The halls of the East Palace are filled with people drinking and drinking.

Li Xiangao sat on it, and Xue Yuanchao, Yao Lingzhang, Li Xuan, Su Liangsi and others sat on both sides.

Yang Jiong, Du Shenyan, Lu Zhaolin, Song Zhiwen, He Zhizhang, Chen Ziang, Lu Zangyong, Bi Gou, Yang Zhiyi, Du Pengju and other dozens of bachelors and scholars sat on both sides.

Drinking with each other, chanting poems and having fun.

Li Xuan's eyes fell on Yang Zhiyi.

I sighed in my heart.

The less sure people are, the earlier they come.

Now Princess Shang only has four families who really have a chance.

Xue family, Cui family, Yang family and Lu family.

In other aristocratic families, such as the Pei family, two people in the family are almost ready to become prime ministers. At this time, they will naturally not have another chance.

The Wei family is now the princess, and the emperor will never consider marrying the princess into the Wei family.

The Zheng family has Zheng Guanyin, the Wang family has Queen Wang,

If the Liu family fails, the Du family will decline.

Li Xuan's eyes fell on Du Pengju. Since Du Bixing was appointed as the governor of Hebei Province, he became active again.

In the eyes of others, he looks like a clown.

I didn't notice that the Dou family and the Dugu family didn't join in the fun.

The Xue family and Cui family have not shown up yet.

Li Xuan held up the wine glass and sighed, they are all smart people.

How could the princess' selection of a son-in-law be related to the imperial examination? The imperial examination is just a way of saying it to the outside world.

The eyes of outsiders did not matter at all, and the real decision-making power rested in the hands of the emperor.

Therefore, the sons of the Xue family and the Cui family who want to be the prince-in-law have not entered the capital yet.

Only Yang Zhiyi from the Yang family came earlier. After all, although the Yang family had a blood relationship with Empress Wu, there were no outstanding figures in the court.

Yang Jiong and Yong Governor Shi Yang Zaisi are both direct descendants of the Yang family, but their positions in the center are still a bit low.

The Xue family has a concubine named Zuo from the East Palace, and Xue Yuanchao, a third-rank disciple of Tong Zhongshu.

The Cui family has a servant named Huangmen, and Cui Zhiwen, a third-rank disciple of Tongzhongshu.

With their family background, it is only normal for some people to be princesses.

There is also the Lu family.

……

Li Xuan raised her wine glass and raised her glass gently to Lu Zang, who was also looking over, with cold eyes.

Nowadays, the most active member of the Lu family in Chang'an is Lu Zangyong, but Lu Zangyong is already married and even has children.

Smart people may hide the real chess pieces under the water.

"Uncle Wang, they are composing a poem with the theme of snow, but Uncle Wang didn't write the last one." Li Xian looked at Li Xuan with a smile.

Li Xuan shook her head with a gentle smile and said, "Forget it, I. Today is an event for young scholars. If an old guy like Chen opens his mouth, he will probably steal everyone's limelight."

Li Xuan was startled by Li Xuan's words, and then he couldn't help laughing, clapped his hands and said, "It's true, it's true."

Since Li Xuan became an official, her literary talent has flourished.

How many literati, courtiers and foreign envoys were impressed by his poems, but few young people could compare with them.

Even compared with Yang Jiong and Lu Zhaolin, he is slightly better. Of course, Du Shenyan, who never admits defeat, is another matter.

Li Xuan's eyes fell on Du Shenyan.

In his opinion, if he met a Mingjun in the prosperous times, among these people, Du Shenyan would be the one with the best chance of becoming prime minister.

The Du family's stubborn and upright character has been passed down to Du Shenyan's family.

Du Shenyan and his grandson Du Fu are all such representatives.

Du Fu later became close friends with Li Bai. Among them, Li Bai was very similar to Du Shenyan.

At this moment, a slight sound of footsteps appeared on the side, and the attendant in the East Palace walked out from behind and whispered a few words to Li Xian in a low voice.

Li Xian was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand.

The chamberlain walked lightly to Li Xuan and whispered a few words. Li Xuan looked up in surprise, even feeling a little ridiculous.

Li Xuan stood up slowly and held her hands towards Li Xian.

Li Xian nodded with a wry smile, and Li Xuan turned around and followed the chambermaid towards the back hall.

Many people saw this scene with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

Regarding the officials of the East Palace, these people are actually very concerned about it.

Li Xian is the prince, Xue Yuanchao is the prime minister, Li Xuan and Yao Lingzhang are both third-rank officials, and under them Yang Zaisi, Su Liangsi, Cheng Wuzhong, Wei Hongmin and others are all high officials.

Now Li Xuan suddenly got up and left, and she went to the back hall.

In an instant, the smart people started to think about it. Not long after, some people's eyes were already bright.

……

The laughter came from the back hall, and the sound was as clear and sweet as a silver bell.

As soon as Li Xuan walked to the door, there was a look of helplessness on her face...Princess Taiping.

The familiar laughter of Princess Taiping came from the palace, and she actually appeared in the East Palace at this time.

Knowing that many people in Mingde Hall came here for the princess's marriage, she still appeared in the East Palace today.

What's going on?

"Crown Princess, Princess, the King of Nanchang has arrived." The chamberlain whispered in front of the palace door.

"Uncle Wang, please come in." Wei Shi's voice came from the palace, and Princess Taiping's voice dropped in an instant.

Li Xuan's expression was gentle, then she smiled, entered the inner hall a little drunk, and held her hands in her hands: "I have met the crown prince and the princess."

"Uncle Wang, please get up, come and serve tea." Wei Shi sat on the short couch, looked at Li Xuan in surprise, and said, "Uncle Wang, have you drank a lot today?"

Li Xuan nodded and smiled, looked at Princess Taiping who was sitting next to her and was wearing a green skirt, and said, "It's rare for a group of talented people to come together today, so I drank a few more drinks."

"Oh, it seems that there are many talented people among today's people." Wei Shi glanced at Princess Taiping, and then asked Li Xuan: "I wonder if Uncle Wang can introduce me to her."

"Okay!" Li Xuan took the warm tea, took a sip, and her surprise disappeared. Then she looked at Wei Shi and Princess Taiping and said, "Today, everyone, let go of Yang Jiong, Du Shenyan, Lu Zhaolin, and Song Zhiwen. Among the others, He Zhizhang, Chen Zi'ang, Lu Zangyong, Bi Gou, Yang Zhiyi, and Du Pengju, the one with first-rate poetic talent is He Zhizhang."

"I know that He Zhizhang is the man in the pocket of Uncle Wang. He has been practicing in Changzhou for several years. This time, His Majesty asked him to return to Beijing to participate in the imperial examination next year." Webster smiled, and then said: "Then the others, Chen Ziang, Lu Among Zang Yong, Bi Gou, Yang Zhiyi, and Du Pengju, who does Uncle Wang think may achieve the highest success in the future?"

"His Highness really asked the minister what he said." Li Xuan smiled bitterly, then cupped his hands and said, "I am talking nonsense, and your two highnesses are listening to it."

"Uncle Wang, please." Wei Shi looked at Li Xuan with a smile, and Princess Taiping was equally curious.

As her body moved sideways, a portrait suddenly appeared behind Princess Taiping, but it was immediately put down.

Li Xuan pondered for a moment and then said: "Chen Zi'ang is equally good at poetry and talented, and his ancestry can be traced back to the Chen family of Yingchuan. However, he is an upright and upright man. If he can become a Jinshi, he should have the talent to advise him in the future. It is possible for the censor, the censor doctor, or even the servant...but it is easy to break if it is too strong, and it will die on the way if you are not careful."

Webster and Princess Taiping have become serious. Somewhere, somewhere, you can hear the sound of a brush brushing against paper.

Li Xuan continued: "Next is Lu Zangyong. Lu Zangyong was born in the Lu family of Fanyang. He has a rich family, which is enough to ensure that he can realize his ambitions. However, he is easily burdened by the family. As I can see now, he is talented. It's quite impressive, but it's rarely revealed, and it seems to be covering up something. If this is the case, then I'm afraid I will stop being the governor in the future."

"To put it bluntly, Fan Yang's Lu family is full of talented people, and Lu Zhao's neighbor Lu Zangyong has great talents, but it seems that there are others in their family." Li Xuan stopped talking.

Webster turned to look at Princess Taiping and said, "Princess, let's wait and see."

"Yes!" Princess Taiping responded slightly.

"Uncle Wang, continue." Webster looked at Li Xuan again.

Li Xuan took a breath, and then said: "After that is Bi Gou. If I say that among everyone, I am most optimistic about Bi Gou, Bi Gou is knowledgeable. Although Bi Gou is not as talented as He Zhizhang, Chen Zi'ang and others as a poet, he is a good person." Calm, sharp-sighted, and very courageous, plus he comes from a poor family..."

"Born from a poor family?" Wei couldn't help interrupting Li Xuan.

"Yes." Li Xuan nodded and said: "Bi Gou was born in the Bi family of Dongping. His father Bi Jing is now a doctor in the Ministry of Household Affairs. He is a child from a poor family. After all, he is more likely to be trusted by the emperor. Therefore, once someone discovers his talent, it will skyrocket. , unlimited.”

Webster nodded slowly, and then said: "Uncle Wang, please continue."

Li Xuan paused. There are two people he has not yet mentioned. One is Du Pengju of the Jingzhao Du Family, and the other is Yang Zhiyi of the Hongnong Yang Family.

Li Xuan slowly said: "Du Pengju is a man of outstanding talent and temperament, but his talent is limited and he is still far from the peak. Whatever he can do, he will use his family background to become a governor in the future."

Webster can tell the mediocrity.

"The last one is Yang Zhiyi." Li Xuan frowned slightly and said, "Yang Lang has only been in Beijing for a short time, and I haven't had much contact with him. However, I haven't heard of how talented he is before. Today, everyone is writing poems praising the snow. , his poetry is not outstanding, so I feel that Yang Lang may follow his father's path and join the military."

"That's it." Wei Shi nodded, rolled her eyes, and said again: "Most of the young talents at that time are here today. The remaining ones are none other than the Pei, Xue, Cui, Li and other clans. Your Majesty Have you heard of it?"

Li Xuan raised her lips slightly and said, "Your Highness forgot that there is also Webster."

Wei Shi smiled and waved his hand, and said: "Wei Shi's children are too many to be useful. Your Majesty, let's talk about other families."

Li Xuan looked calm, looked at Princess Taiping who was also aroused, and said: "Your Highness, the Pei family is now dominated by the two Pei Shangshu, and the glory of their descendants has been obscured. As for the Cui family and the Xue family, their There are too many talented people to mention, but I can tell you more about the Li family of Zhaojun."

"Forget it, Zhaojun Li." Wei Shi quickly waved his hand, glanced at Princess Taiping, and then looked at Li Xuan and said, "Just now, Uncle Wang said that he was writing a poem about snow. I wonder if Uncle Wang has any good works?"

"I didn't speak just now in order not to take away the glory of everyone." Li Xuan smiled bitterly and held her hand.

"Uncle Wang is still confident. As soon as he opens his mouth, he is sure that he will steal everyone's glory." Webster glanced at Princess Taiping, who lowered her head and smiled.

Wei Shi then looked at Li Xuan and said, "Today, let me and the princess see the glory of Uncle Wang."

"Here." Li Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "I just passed by the courtyard. The snow fell in the courtyard and the winter plum blossoms bloomed. Now that the New Year is approaching, I took this as my title:

Meixue contended for the spring and refused to surrender, so Sao Ren Ge wrote a review.

The plum blossoms are three cents whiter than the snow, but the snow is less fragrant than the plum blossoms. "

……

The snow in Mei Xu Xun is three points white.

Snow loses the fragrance of plum blossoms.

Wei Shi looked at Princess Taiping. Their eyes were full of horror. At this moment, their minds were filled with Mei Xue.

No matter what poems everyone in the East Palace wrote today, Li Xuan has taken away all their grace.

(End of this chapter)