Aspirations

Chapter 50 The People Don't Know Ling Yunmu

Cao Yongguo froze for a moment, and suddenly smiled meaningfully: "The future generations are terrifying, and the latter generations are terrifying. If Xia Langjun's talent is not an official above the court, it will be a pity. However, it is only a matter of reporting to the Fourth Prince, it is still a little short. Dividing the fire, the fourth prince will definitely not accuse Wen Changju of favoritism and fraud because of Jin Jia’s empty words. Impeachment. For this matter to be handled by the Fourth Prince, it still needs a reason... It is best for Kao Zi to come forward. The emperor is the most concerned about the suffering of the people and is most willing to listen to the voices of the people."

"Dad, if you let someone post a black list where the Yellow List is posted in the Gongyuan, with four white characters written on it - Xia Xiang is off the list, wouldn't that be a good excuse?" Cao Shujun knew why Xia Xiang insisted on Xiao Wu to go to the post. There is a black list. After listening to his father's words, his admiration for Xia Xiang is beyond words. Looking at Xia Xiangshi's eyes again, he admires and is enthusiastic.

"This plan...great!" Cao Yongguo thought about it for a while, and was immediately overjoyed, slammed the table and stood up again, "Juan'er, if you can think of this way, it's worth teaching you for your father, hurry up, hurry up. Send someone to post the list.”

Cao Shujun smiled and rubbed his nose, but he didn't feel embarrassed: "Daddy is looking at the child, this is what Xia Langjun thought of, how can the child have such a method! Xia Langjun has already sent someone to post the list. "

"Pfft!"

Cao Shuli couldn't help being amused by Cao Shujun's antics. After laughing, she felt that it was inappropriate. She was busy and kept her face straight, but her heart was like a stormy sea. Such a thoughtful and careful step-by-step Xia Langjun, if you change the general test Son, when I first heard that I was out of the rankings, I was either unhappy, crying, or heartbroken.

If he can really fight for a fairness for himself, he will also fight for a fairness for the students in the world, which is a great good thing.

"It's amazing, it's amazing." Cao Yongguo was embarrassed and woke up, thinking about it, too, Cao Shujuan was lively and active since he was a child, but when he grew up, he liked strange skills and ingenuity. Human beings are worldly and court-ordered. Xia Xiang is no more than two years older than Cao Shujun, but he is more wise than him. In comparison, there is a real difference in the world. If Xia Xiang was recruited as the quick son-in-law of the East Bed, why would he worry that no one in the court would support each other?
"Xia Langjun is meticulous and thoughtful in everything. He is so talented that even Che and Su Que are inferior. This old man admires." Cao Yongguo claimed to be an old man and not his official. According to him, "If the list is posted, the test students will be in an uproar, suspecting that there is fraud in the field. Although the test students who fail the list are not convinced that they are not as good as others, even the test students who are on the list will be dissatisfied with their rankings. If you make trouble, the Fourth Prince can take the opportunity to file a letter requesting a thorough investigation of this year's imperial examinations. Wen Changju was ordered in a critical situation, and temporarily replaced Yang Tuo, a senior scholar, and this matter was originally criticized, and this will cause an uproar."

Xia Xiang hurriedly said a few words of modesty. Seeing that the fire had arrived, he went straight to the point and said: "Duke Cao, in order to avoid endless troubles, if this matter is to be successful in one fell swoop, in addition to posting the list and alerting the four princes to come forward, you also need the help of Duke Cao to respond. Make sure nothing goes wrong.”

When Cao Yongguo heard this, he sighed in his heart, and suddenly felt melancholy in his heart.Thinking of him, Cao Yongguo was famous throughout his life. After Jinshi High School, he became an official in the dynasty. After more than [-] years, he is now a small Honglu Temple Shaoqing.With his more than [-] years of court wisdom and official qualifications, Xia Xiang, a budding scholar, can think of all the joints he can think of when it comes to Xia Xiang's failure. The job of the product, no one can blame others, but only oneself enlightened too late.

Although there is a son and a daughter, the daughter is fine, intelligent and gratifying, knowledgeable and courteous, and born beautifully, but unfortunately she is a daughter after all, and she can't get famous, the only way out is to marry a good family.The only thing that gave him a headache was that his daughter's vision was too high, and ordinary people were not in her eyes. Many sons of princes and princes came to the door to propose marriage, but they were all rejected by their daughters one by one. .

His son, Cao Shujun, didn't like to read since he was a child. Although he was smart, he didn't follow the right path. It's okay to ask immortals and ask questions.Cao Yongguo originally believed that as long as Cao Shujun devoted himself to his studies, he would be a high school jinshi. After becoming an official, he would have a brighter future than him.

Now seeing Xia Xiang's meticulous and detailed skills, Cao Yongguo's heart is both sad and happy. Sadly, compared with Xia Xiang, Cao Shujun is too far behind. In a calm manner, it was completely shattered.The joy is that although Xia Xiang is witty, he has a deep relationship with the Cao family. At this time, the Cao family is on good terms with him. When Xia Xiang shines in the future, he will definitely take care of the Cao family.

And if Xia Xiang marries his daughter as his wife... Cao's family can be counted on in the future, so that the family will not fall in the way.Cao Yongguo suddenly made up his mind. If before, he thought that Xia Xiang was not worthy of his daughter, but now he has completely changed his mind. It can be seen from the fact that Xia Xiang is not in the pool. Must be great.As long as Xia Xiang does not dislike it, he is willing to marry his daughter Cao Shuli to him.

What's even more rare is that the son who is extremely picky in making friends only regards Xia Xiang as a bosom friend, and the daughter who has always been over-the-top also likes Xia Xiang.

Cao Yongguo made up his mind, and smiled calmly: "It's good to get rid of evil and do everything well, to seek justice for the world's scholars, to fight for a family background for those who have studied hard for ten years in the cold window, to return the blue sky of Great Summer, and to do my best for the emperor." The power of the old man will go through fire and water."

Xia Xiang said hello in secret, got up and saluted Cao Yongguo respectfully: "On behalf of the scholars in the world, I thank Mr. Cao for his righteous words. I don't know if Chen Feng, Gao Hai, and Zhang are the three, which minister Mr. Cao is with?" Familiar?"

Chen Feng, Gao Hai, and Zhang Ze are the three examiners of this year's competition. Cao Yongguo said: "If we are familiar with each other, the three of them have some friendship with the old man. In terms of personal friendship, Zhang is more speculative with the old man. ."

"How about Chen Feng compared to Gao Hai?"

"Although Chen Feng and this old man have personal friendships, they don't have many contacts. Chen Feng is an honest person, acts upright, and is not good at interacting with people. Gao Hai is a smooth person, he obeys Wenchang's words, and he is a flattering person." Cao Yongguo probably Guessing what Xia Xiang was thinking, he smiled and said, "Xia Langjun wants me to tell Zhang Ze, once the case occurs, ask him to cooperate? There is no problem with this matter, Zhang Ze is not as good as Chen Fengfang, but also An upright person will never join forces with Wen Changju."

Xia Xiang smiled subtly, picked up the teacup and took a slow sip: "Mr. Cao, it is not appropriate to discuss this matter with Zhang Ze, and it is inconvenient for Chen Feng to come forward to report Wen Changju..."

Cao Yongguo was confused: "What do you mean?"

"Gao Hai Gao Shilang."

Xia Xiang smiled knowingly, his handsome face was seven points of kindness, but three points of badness, especially the corner of his mouth was upturned, which was both naughty and joking, and triumphant in the success of the conspiracy, which made Cao Shulifang's heart skip a beat. , his cheeks were slightly hot, and he kept thinking in his heart, why Xia Langjun is sometimes as upright as a gentleman, and sometimes has an inexplicable evil nature like a slut, which one is the real him?
"Gao Hai is the servant of the Ministry of Rites and Wen Shangshu's deputy. How could he report on Wen Changju? Besides, Gao Hai has always been the only servant of Wenchang. He is the most obedient servant in the Ministry of Rites, hehe." As a person, it is clear that the Ministry of Rites has two servants on the left and right, Gao Hai is the left servant, Chen Feng is the right servant, and the people of the Ministry of Rites call Gao Hai the Wen servant. The implication is that Gao Hai is not the servant of the Ministry of Rites, but Wen Changju.

"Now that Wenchangju is in power, Gaohai naturally won't. If Wenshangshu was included in a copy of the book, it would be suspected of fraud in the field, plus the four princes are holding on tight, and Gaohai is a person, how can there be no wind? The reason for the rudder? Besides, Wen Chang’s fall has left the office of the minister of the book vacant. If the vacancy is filled, the Zuo Shilang will fill it in logically.” Xia Xiang waved the folding fan in his hand, smiling brightly, there were a few more With the ease and ease of strategizing, "How could Gao Hai miss such an opportunity?"

Cao Yongguo was taken aback, Xia Xiang's words were not without reason, it was rare for him to have such a mind despite his young age, he was the only descendant he had ever seen in his life, but after thinking about it again, there was still something unclear about him: "Gao Hai followed Wenchang For many years, he has always been obedient in front of Wen Changju, will he have the courage to report Wen Changju? From what I know about Gao Hai, he definitely won't."

"If it's normal, it definitely won't. If it's an extraordinary period, it will definitely be." Although Xia Xiang didn't know Gao Hai, he had heard people talk about Gao Hai's personality, and he had seen Gao Hai as one of the three examiners with his own eyes. In front of Wen Changju, he behaved like a slave, which was disgusting, so he decided that Gao Hai was the most suitable candidate. Once Wen Changju becomes the fulcrum for the third and fourth princes to compete for the Ministry of Rites, Gao Hai will change his face and pretend to be a Taoist guard. When the situation further develops, Gao Hai will definitely draw a clear line with Wen Changju in time to protect himself. At that time, if Duke Cao came forward in time and enlightened Gao Hai, Gao Hai saw that it was profitable, and he could clear himself, and he would definitely bring down Wenchang..."

"..." Cao Yongguo was horrified like a stormy sea. He couldn't believe that what he said just now came from Xia Xiang's mouth, a student who did not pass the jinshi examination, a scholar who had just reached his weak crown, and a backward step forward who had not yet taken a step into the officialdom. , how could he be so clever in deducing the situation, he secretly looked at Xia Xiang a few times, the shock in his heart slowly subsided, and he strengthened his thoughts, "This plan is feasible, I will visit Gao Hai today."

Xia Xiang was overjoyed. He was afraid that Cao Youguo would not come forward. Without Gao Hai's cooperation, the chance of the success of the big play would be reduced by half.With Gao Hai, not only the good show will be played as scheduled, but there may also be unexpected joy.The villain who sees the wind and turns the rudder, sometimes in the right direction, can also help the gentleman.

"Thank you Duke Cao." Xia Xiang saluted Cao Yongguo again.

Cao Yongguo nodded back and said, "Mr. Xia Lang, you don't need to be too polite. The merits of this matter will benefit future generations, so we must do it." He paused, coughed, "Li'er, the tea is cold..."

Cao Shuli woke up like a dream, and stood up with an "oh": "Baby, go change some tea."

"Sister don't have to evade, Xia Langjun came to the door today, in addition to the failure of the list, he has to propose to his father." Cao Shujun smiled, and he only understood a few points of the conversation between his father and Xia Xiang just now. I don't know why Xia Xiang asked his father to talk about Gao Hai, and he didn't understand how Gao Hai would report on Wen Changju.

Xia Shuli blushed suddenly, turned around and left: "Daddy decides all the important matters of marriage, baby, baby is gone."

Propose marriage?Cao Shujun really thought he came to the Cao family to propose marriage?Xia Xiang didn't know whether he should be thankful for Cao Shujun's admiration for him or he was helpless. What kind of stormy weather is really not the time to propose marriage."

Cao Yongguo nodded. The matter of fraud in the examination room is a serious matter. Since the founding of Daxia, there has been no precedent, and he does not know what the result will be. Generally speaking, if you can distinguish between the serious and the serious, you can feel at ease as a father."

"Dad, the child is still young and needs time to grow up." Cao Shujun smiled, and instantly put the marriage proposal behind him, "Xia Langjun, the matter here is over, we should go to Lian Xiao. Lady."

Xia Xiang was helpless for a while. He didn't propose marriage to the Cao family, not because he had no affection for Mrs. Cao, but because the timing was not right and the future was uncertain, he had no intention of marriage.However, Cao Shujun immediately mentioned Lian Xiaozi, which is easy for people to think too much.

Sure enough, Cao Shuli's eyes swept away, her eyebrows raised, and she cast a questioning, curious and guessing look at Xia Xiang.Even Cao Yongguo's face sank slightly: "What is the little lady? Jun'er, don't make a fool of yourself."

"Dad, where am I making a fool of yourself? Even the little lady is not the young lady of Yingchun Courtyard, but the master of good times." Cao Shujuan was not too stupid, but he sensed that the atmosphere was not right, so he quickly explained, "I and Xia Langjun If you want to do a big business with Miss Lian, everything is ready and I only owe Dongfeng."

"Lian Ruohan?" Cao Yongguo was slightly startled, as if he couldn't believe what Cao Shujun said, "How did you know Lian Ruohan?"

"King Cao knows who Lian Ruohan is?" Seeing that Cao Yongguo seemed to know Lian Ruohan's origin, Xia Xiang hurriedly asked about Lian Ruohan's life experience, "Little Lady Lian's origin is mysterious, I don't know where she came from.

"I don't know either." Cao Yongguo shook his head slightly, looking at Cao Shuli, "Does Li'er know?"

Cao Shuli's mind fluctuated, she thought that Xia Xiang was really coming to propose a marriage, and she didn't want Xia Xiang to refuse to mention it because it was not a big deal.In a blink of an eye, she heard that Cao Shujun and Xia Xiang were going to look for Lady Lian. At first, she really thought that Lady Lian was the top brand of a brothel, and her heart sank again.After she heard that the little lady Lian was actually Lian Ruohan, who was always in good times, she secretly eased her mood.

Cao Shuli also regained her indifference at this time, and the blushing on her face subsided. Although she did have a secret affection for Xia Xiang, she also abide by the virtues of a ladylike woman, being both generous and reserved.

"Know a thing or two." Cao Shuli brushed a strand of hair on her forehead, "Ling'er heard the rumor about the little lady. Ling'er has an older sister who lives in a brothel."

Ling'er bowed generously: "Ling'er also heard the sisters in the brothel talk about the little lady, and I don't know if it's true or not."

Xia Xiang and Cao Shujun looked at each other, both stunned.The brothel woman was greeted and sent, and she was most well-informed.How can Lian Ruohan be so mysterious?Could it be that we can only inquire about her origins from the brothel?

"Which fairy is she?" Cao Shujun couldn't hold back the urgency in his heart, "Whether it's a fairy at 33 or Feitian from Lingxiao Palace, there must be an identity, right?"

"It is said that even the little lady is a member of the four great aristocratic families, and the sisters have said that, but Ling'er always felt that there was something wrong. But the brothel sisters all said that even the little lady is one of the four great families, but even the little lady has changed her surname." Ling'er thought for a while, then said, "I have never seen Lian little lady, and I heard people say she is If you speak pure Mandarin, you should definitely be from the Central Plains. Among the four great families, Cui and Lu are from the Central Plains."

(End of this chapter)