Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 157
Zhang Jianzhi's idea is very straightforward. Instead of being a small official and busy with trivial matters, it is better to concentrate on reading and enrich one's abilities.

As the highest academic institution in the Tang Dynasty, the Imperial College had a collection of more than [-] volumes and a strong teaching staff. Linghu Defen, Kong Zhiyuan, and Xu Wenyuan were all contemporary celebrities. They devoted themselves to studying in the Imperial College and benefited even more.

Zhang Jianzhi always thought that he was hiding well, but he didn't want Chen Qingsi to see through it.

But he has always been mature and did not panic. He just said: "The student doesn't know what the teacher said."

Chen Qingsi felt relieved when she saw this.

The more stable Zhang Jianzhi behaves, the more he proves his guess.

Others don't know Zhang Jian's achievements, how can Chen Qingsi not know it? If you think about it carefully, you can understand what the other person is thinking.The two of them have the same background, and both know how valuable the learning resources and environment of the Imperial College are.

See through but not expose.

Chen Qingsi stopped asking further questions and just said: "The imperial examination next year is very important. It will not be as prosperous as the next ten years. You can consider participating in the imperial examination next year. It will be of great benefit to your future."

The imperial examination system is undergoing major changes. In order to highlight the importance of the imperial examination, Li Zhi will personally support it in response to the suppression of the imperial examination by gentry clans in recent years.

But suppressing the gentry did not happen overnight, and developing the imperial examination was a long process.

As someone who has experienced this, Chen Qingsi certainly knows that imperial examinations and popular education are the best ways to curb the gentry.Li Zhi did not know that he, the emperor, would not pin all his hopes on the imperial examination. He could not pay attention to the imperial examination for a long time and give up other means. His support for the imperial examination was limited.But he will definitely treat the restructuring next year with caution.

If Zhang Jianzhi can get good grades in the exam, he will rise to the top.

If you have accumulated a lot of experience, you can study as hard as he does now, or you can also embark on an official career and slowly hone your skills in your position.

Zhang Jianzhi will leave the Imperial College next year, so he might as well prepare for the imperial examination and give it a try.

There is no historical record of Zhang Jianzhi's detailed experience of leaving the Imperial College. It only records that he did not know when he won the first prize and was then transferred to Qingyuan County Cheng. His official status is unknown.It was not until the age of 64 that he won the first place among 1000 people in response to the policy question. He became prime minister in three years and overthrew Wu Zetian in five years... Of course, this was not all Zhang Jianzhi's ability. Di Renjie's layout was also crucial. .But being able to choose Lao Di Ge to become the most important person in charge of restoring Li Tang is a reflection of Zhang Jianzhi's ability.

Chen Qingsi believes that although a small number of late bloomers have acquired enlightenment, it is more due to a lack of opportunities rather than waiting until they are over fifty or fifty or sixty years old to suddenly rise to prominence.

Zhang Jianzhi was born in a poor family, and without opportunities, it would be difficult for him to get promoted.

The next year's imperial examination will be a God-given opportunity for the poor and common people.Who can seize this opportunity is unknown.

But Chen Qingsi hopes that Zhang Jianzhi can become his assistant.

Zhang Jianzhi looked at Chen Qingsi, whose eyes were somewhat sincere. People like him were the most stable, knowing that there was nothing worthwhile about him. There was only one explanation for Chen Qingsi to worry so much: the other party was like Linghu Jianzheng. , I really value myself and hope that I can become a talented person without expecting anything in return.

The kindness of knowing and supporting me came to my heart, and I bowed solemnly: "Students are willing to listen to your arrangements."

"it is good!"

Chen Qingsi clapped her hands and said, "There's still more than half a year left, so be prepared. If you don't understand anything, you can..."

He thought for a while and said, "You can ask me, but of course I may not understand. If you need any books to help you, if you don't have the right to borrow them, I can help."

Chen Qingsi is self-aware, and it is more than enough for him to teach Cheng Boxian, a scumbag.Instructing people like Zhang Jianzhi to take the imperial examination is really not that confident.

Zhang Jianzhi made a big salute and thanked him.

After finishing her day's work, Chen Qingsi returned to Li's house. As soon as she entered the compound, she learned that Yuan Zhixin and Liu Jun were visiting her together.

Xiao Miaochen knew that Chen Qingsi was attentive. Although she was a woman and could not entertain guests, she still arranged for tea and politely invited people to the guest room to wait.

Chen Qingsi came to the guest room. Yuan Zhixin and Liu Jun did not talk, but sat in silence with each other. The atmosphere was dull.

As soon as Chen Qingsi stepped into the door, the two people immediately stood up to greet her.Chen Qingsi asked the two of them to sit down. Before they could speak, she had already said, "But for your father's sake?"

Liu Jun's father is Liu Rengui.

Lai Ji also introduced him to Chen Qingsi when he introduced him.

Chen Qingsi knew about Liu Rengui's imprisonment.

Lai Ji reported this matter with an optimistic attitude. This time he got a blessing in disguise and went one step further. He only thought that it was only a matter of time before he found an opportunity to get Liu Rengui out of Dali Temple.Ask Li Yifu for a favor and say a few nice words. In the officialdom, everyone can see each other with their heads down, so there is no need to make things too tense.

Of course, Liu Rengui's current official position will definitely not be preserved, and he will either be demoted or relegated to another position.

It was inevitable, and even Liu Rengui himself was ready to "sacrifice".

Chen Qingsi was very concerned about Liu Rengui. Seeing that Lai Ji was so confident, he just reminded him with concern and said nothing more. After all, official words are understated.

Today I heard Yuan Zhixin and Liu Jun came to visit, and I guessed the reason. Seeing the atmosphere like this, I was even more sure of my guess.

Yuan Zhi sighed heartily: "Brother Dao Dao is still worried. Li Mao is arrogant and domineering, and he doesn't obey the rules at all. He uses your majesty's power to bite Liu Gui and hold on to the matter."

They all had an optimistic attitude at the beginning, but as time passed, the situation became worse and worse.

Li Yifu did not follow the rules at all. Not only did he instigate Yuan Gongyu to reject everyone's visit requests, he also planned to use Liu Rengui as a breakthrough to clean up Guan Longxungui.

This counter-intuitive approach has an obviously impure purpose.

Not only to suppress Liu Rengui, but it may even hurt his life.

Sacrificing your future is naturally different from sacrificing your life.

Laiji tried every means to save Liu Rengui, but was unable to do anything.

Chen Qingsi pondered for a moment and said, "Let's do this. I'll go ask Mr. Xu for a favor and see what's going on."

He knew the purpose of Yuan Zhixin and Liu Jun's visit, but he spoke first before they could speak.

Yuan Zhixin and Liu Jun have been thinking about how to speak. After all, even Lai Ji can't do anything about this matter. How many days has Chen Qingsi been in Chang'an?

Ashamed to speak.

But I didn't expect that Chen Qingsi would take such responsibility and say it first.

Yuan Zhixin and Liu Jun looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes.

Liu Jun bowed deeply and said, "Jun thanks Chen Jianzheng for my father's great kindness."

Chen Qingsi shook his head and said: "It's too early to say thank you. I'm speaking softly, but maybe I can meet your father through Xianggong Xu and understand his situation."

Li Yifu is not an idiot. He relies on something if he doesn't follow the rules.

The person who wants to deal with Guan Longxungui is Li Zhi, which is why Lai Ji is unable to do so.

As long as Guan Longxungui can be severely injured, what if Liu Rengui is sacrificed with Li Zhi's sinister and cold character?
He didn't know that Liu Rengui, a bad old man over fifty years old, would become the pillar of the Tang Dynasty in the future.

(End of this chapter)