I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 213 The seventh grandson of Xiao He who is not afraid of Huo Guang (subscribe)

Because they couldn't figure out where this person came from, the seven or eight officials didn't speak for a while.

They just stared at his back one by one.

The weird man picked up the bowl again, and poured the last bit of bean rice with soup into his mouth.

Then he wiped the corners of his mouth with his shiny black sleeves, and then said disdainfully: "As long as you have real skills and practical learning, no matter whether it's verbal or written strategies, you can't hear them. Those who have to put in a lot of effort and think about doing crooked ways may end up harming themselves."

"The archery department in Taixue is not something that anyone can get if they want."

The resentment and ridicule in this last sentence are quite heavy, obviously in retaliation for the fat man's remarks just now.

Fat Lang Guan was enraged, he stood up and said: "You are a mere trafficker, I am afraid you can't even read a single word, but you dare to bark at the sun, and if you are so dissolute, I will sue you for insulting the officials of the court."

With a rank of six hundred stones, he is so insolent, no wonder he is still an official in his 40s.

From this point of view, the criteria for selecting officials in the Great Han Dynasty Hall are not too bad, and some people can still be excluded.

The weird man was not angry, he stood up straight away, and while preparing to go downstairs, he said: "Although I am dressed in rags and dusty, but to tell the truth, I did pass the A-level exam five years ago." division."

"You? How dare you utter such wild words? It's an extra crime. The doctoral students admitted to the Jia Department all have names and surnames. How dare you say your name?"

"Huh, why don't you dare, I won't change my name when I'm going, and I won't change my surname when I sit down, Xiao Wangzhi in Lanling, East China Sea." After Xiao Wangzhi said this, he went downstairs without looking up, and threw the stunned Confucian scholars behind him. In place.

Those Confucian scholars couldn't say a word.

Xiao Wangzhi, this name is known to everyone among Lang Guan, and everyone knows it.

This Xiao Wangzhi is the most famous person among Lang Guan in the past few years, but he is also the most miserable person.

But no matter how miserable it is, these Lang officials dare not talk about him behind his back, because they are not qualified.

So each of them could only swallow the words on their lips, and continued to discuss the imperial examination.

……

Xiao Wangzhi, who came downstairs, had studied "The Analects" and "Dresses" with Xia Housheng since he was a child, and he was quite capable in his studies.

He was selected into Taixue at a young age and became a doctoral student.

After staying in Taixue for two years, he got good grades in the department of archaeology.

Later, because he belonged to the Jia family, he was quickly promoted to be an official of the Son of Heaven.

Just 25 years old, he has become a promising Langguan.

With a literary name, it naturally attracted Huo Guang's attention.

……

On a certain day, Huo Guang summoned some outstanding Langguan and doctoral disciples at that time, and wanted to take them for his own use, and Xiao Wangzhi was one of them.

At that time, Huo Guang had just experienced Shangguan Jie's rebellion, so he was quite cautious. Everyone who met Huo Guang had to be exposed and searched, and the soldiers guarded him from left to right.

The rest of the Lang officials had no objection to this, only Xiao Wangzhi refused to listen to the order and left straight away, shouting "I don't want to see you" when he left, and was almost thrown into prison.

Later, the rest of the Lang officials were reused, only Xiao Wangzhi was assigned to guard a small gate of Weiyang Palace.

When the former classmates passed by, they hugged each other and said proudly: "If you don't want to follow the usual behavior, how can you be a gatekeeper!"

Xiao Wangzhi answered frankly, "Everyone has his own aspirations."

Dare to be disrespectful to the great general, and this Xiao He's seventh grandson gained more fame.

But this kind of fame is meaningless. In the end, Xiao Wangzhi was implicated because of his younger brother's crime and lost his position as the Son of Heaven.

Fortunately, when he was an official, Xiao Wangzhi was quite appreciated by Doctor Guanglu Bingji.

Bingji recommended him to Wei Xiang as his servant.

This at least allowed Xiao Wangzhi to have a meal.

It's just that since then, Xiao Wangzhi's official career is doomed to be bumpy.

……

Xiao Wangzhi came to Chang'an today, naturally not because he came to take the imperial examination - how could a dismissed Lang Guan be qualified to take the imperial examination?
He came to Chang'an because he heard that his teacher Xia Housheng had been imprisoned.

Although Xiao Wangzhi also thought that Emperor Xiaowu should be given a temple name, but he was a teacher for one day and a father for life, so when he heard that Xia Housheng had suffered such a disaster, he immediately asked for leave and came to Chang'an, intending to see Xia Housheng.

Unexpectedly, Xiahou's house refused all visitors.

He didn't meet his teacher, but Xiao Wangzhi found out about the imperial examination by mistake, so he stayed and inquired about it.

Soon, he decided that this was a good way to select talents.

That's why I couldn't hold back for a while in the wine shop, and started arguing with those Lang officials.

It is a happy thing to gain the upper hand in the quarrel.

But when Xiao Wangzhi walked out of the wine shop and looked at the pedestrians coming and going in Chang'an City, he thought about those officials who were preparing to take the imperial examination.

Only then did he realize that he was a little confused.

These mediocre people have the opportunity to contribute to the country, why can't I, Xiao Wangzhi?
Could it be that I have spent my whole life in vain?

Xiao Wangzhi was not reconciled.

After spending a while on the street, he finally thought of a place to go.

Only by looking for Dr. Guanglu Bingji, maybe I can think of a good way out for myself.

Around dusk, Xiao Wangzhi arrived at Bingji's residence.

For Xiao Wangzhi, Bingji is both a teacher and a friend, a person he can trust.

But Xiao Wangzhi didn't see Bingji right away, because these few days, Bingji was taking care of the big man's first imperial examination, leaving early and returning late every day, without a moment's rest.

So Xiao Wangzhi waited until Haishi, and finally waited for Bingji to come back.

After Bingji knew Xiao Wangzhi's reason for coming, he chatted with Xiao Wangzhi in the dining room while eating in a hurry.

Xiao Wangzhi looked at Bingji's hurried appearance and found it very strange.

On weekdays, although Bingji is considered dedicated and loyal, he has never worked so hard to the point of embarrassment like today.

"Changqian, what is the purpose of coming to Chang'an from Henan this time?" Bingji spoke first.

"I heard about the family teacher's imprisonment, and I was very anxious, so I came here to see it. Although the family teacher has turned the corner, but he is behind closed doors, I am still worried."

Xiao Wangzhi's biggest advantage is to know how to repay him, no matter who he is, he will remember it in his heart.

"This matter is all right, and there should be no further disturbances. After some time, Duke Xiahou must be able to figure it out."

"I hope it will be like what Mr. C said."

"You came just in time, I want to ask you, in Henan County, the matter of giving Emperor Xiaowu a temple name is going well, is there anyone making trouble?"

"There were a few Confucian scholars who quarreled for a few days, but in the end they were all driven away by Prime Minister Wei. When I came, the county had already selected a place to build a temple. Many rich and wealthy households even volunteered to donate money and food. The common people Also quite enthusiastic.”

Bingji nodded while chewing the bean rice and said, "It seems that His Majesty is on the side of the people."

"Well, I'm afraid it's not just about Duke Xia who came to look for me today. Did you hear something in the city?" Bingji asked with a smile.

"Mr. Bing is very good at predicting things. I was planning to get up and go back, but at the wine shop, I heard some people talking about the imperial examination. I thought it was a way to do something for the court. I wanted to ask Mr. Bing, like me. Can such criminals participate?"

Bingji put down the bowl and chopsticks, he knew that Xiao Wangzhi was a man with great ambition and real knowledge, otherwise he would not have recommended him to Minister Wei at that time.

However, it was Huo Guang who offended Xiao Wangzhi, and he had to wait for a while to reuse it.

"This imperial examination is only open to incumbent Lang officials. I am afraid that Changqian has no chance to participate."

Xiao Wangzhi was not surprised by this result, but he was still somewhat disappointed.

"The county magistrate can think of using the imperial examination to select talents, which is a coup. It can avoid nepotism, and can select some talents who are beneficial to the country and the people. It's just that I, Xiao Wangzhi, have no chance to participate in this grand event." Xiao Wangzhi Some laughed miserably.

At this time, Bingji finally finished the half bowl of cold bean rice. After he ordered the idlers in the dining room to leave, he said in a rather mysterious way: "Changqian don't need to be lost, I can assure you, it won't be necessary." How long, at most until next year, you will be able to return to Chang'an."

Xiao Wangzhi's eyes lit up, but soon dimmed again. He said mockingly: "Although the general is quite responsible in governing the country, he is a narrow-minded person. Only two or three years have passed here. I'm afraid he has never Forget my offense to him."

"Hehe, Changqian is too pessimistic. The county magistrate proposed this imperial examination system to promote talents like Changqian. I dare to assure Changqian that this imperial examination will soon be used in all the examination subjects. "

"At that time, talents will still be recommended by the governor of the county and country, but the position will be determined by the imperial examination. Wei Xiangding will recommend you. At that time, with your talent, it will not be difficult to come out on top in the imperial examination, sir. Even if the general wants to stop it, he can't stop it."

Bingji's words ignited Xiao Wangzhi's heart again, and he asked excitedly: "The county magistrate really has the courage to make this happen?"

"Don't you see the matter of giving Emperor Xiaowu a temple name? There are lessons learned from the past. Who dares to stop too much?"

In the Dahan, if the emperor wants to accomplish something, he does not need the approval of the whole people, only a part of the people agree to do it.

The temple name is the same, and the imperial examination is the same.

"And how long Huo's party can run rampant in the court is also unknown."

"Binggong means..." Xiao Wangzhi's face was full of expectation.

"Since ancient times, the imperial power has been enjoyed privately. Even if the great general has great power, he must return the power to the county magistrate, otherwise he will seek his own death!"

Bingji had already said it very euphemistically, but Xiao Wangzhi had suddenly realized the problem and saw the problem clearly.

"Then how should I prepare when I go back?"

"Read the scriptures well, and pay more attention to the political affairs around you. If there is anything you don't understand, just ask Wei Xiang."

"The county magistrate will not tell anyone the topic in advance, but he has repeatedly told me that all the people who are going to be selected are people who are well-versed in the world?"

"Practical in the world?"

"Yes, it is to use the knowledge you have learned to govern the country, and you should not bury your head in the pile of old papers."

Xiao Wangzhi couldn't help standing up and clapping his hands, what the magistrate said was exactly what he thought.

"It's so practical!" Xiao Wangzhi said excitedly, "I'm going back right now to prepare for next year's imperial examination!"

Before the imperial examination was pushed away, Bingji prepared another eleven heroes of Qilin Pavilion for Liu He.

……

After more than ten days of preparation, the preparations for Dahan's first imperial examination were finally completed and began in the Mingguang Palace in the east of Chang'an City.

　Four more [-] words, it's over!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)