"The edict said:

Today, I heard that Li Zhi, Li Xingzhi, a scholar from Yingchuan, was promoted to a talent-discussing meeting and won the title of the leader of the three realms, calling him the Young Master Sanjue.

As the king of the Han Dynasty, I should inspect and utilize the world's talented people. Now I specially summon Li Zhi, a scholar, to come to the palace to see him, to inspect him and to make use of him. You are so kind to me."

"Scholar Li Zhijin obeys the imperial edict"

Li Zhi saluted in the direction of the palace and took the edict respectfully.

Finally, Li Zhi gave the imperial edict to Guo De, winked at him, and then looked at the chamberlain who announced the edict.

"What is the name of this chamberlain?"

The waiter looked at Li Zhi with a smile.

"Are you Li Zhi Li Xingzhi, known as the Three Great Young Masters?"

Having said this, the man looked at him carefully and then nodded with satisfaction.

"You are truly a talented person. I won't bother you to ask more questions. My Zhang Rang has met Mr. Sanjue."

"Zhang Rang?"

Li Zhi's eyes lit up when he heard this. It really took no effort to get it. He was just thinking about how to get in touch with him, but he didn't expect him to come to his door himself.

Then Li Zhi looked at Zhang Rang enthusiastically.

"It turns out that I have been serving Duke Zhang for a long time. I have admired his name for a long time. Duke Zhang has some free time. If so, how about sitting in the mansion?"

Zhang Rang was stunned when he heard this. You must know that he usually announces edicts to others.

Because of his status as a eunuch, it was good that no one except some flatterers would look at him angrily.

There is no one as enthusiastic as Li Zhi, so he was a little flattered.

"Young Master Sanjue, you are so polite. Your Majesty is still waiting for our family to reply in the palace, but you cannot stay any longer. Our family will host a banquet for you in the future."

At this moment, Guo De came over with two servants carrying a box and whispered to Li Zhi in a low voice.

Li Zhi nodded and said to Zhang Rang

"It's hard work for Mr. Zhang to come here today to announce the edict. When he came to Luoyang, I brought some local goods from Yingchuan with me. When Mr. Zhang left, I took some with me to express my feelings.

Furthermore, I am in Luoyang at the beginning of Xiachu. I am not familiar with the place and I don’t know much about the rules in the palace. I hope Mr. Zhang can give me more advice in the future.”

Zhang Rang squinted his eyes and looked at him for a while, then smiled.

"Young Master Sanjue is a good man, so our family will accept him. It's getting late, and we have to go back to the palace to respond to the imperial edict and say goodbye!"

"Mr. Zhang, walk slowly..."

After Zhang Rang asked people to carry the box and left, Li Zhi turned around and returned to Xun Mansion with everyone.

In the hall of Xun Mansion.

Xun looked at Li Zhi with a steady expression.

"Why does the wise brother Xing associate with eunuchs?

Could it be that he wants to collude with the eunuch?"

When he said this, Xun became a little excited and even spoke with a vibrato.

After all, of everyone present, he was the only one who didn't know Li Zhi's plan, and since he and Li Zhi were good friends, he really didn't want Li Zhi to have any contact with the eunuch.

"Brother Wen Ruo, don't be excited, come on... sit down first and listen to the explanation."

Li Zhi comforted Xun, but he could not tell Xun about his plan, after all, Xun would never agree.

It was an extra step. Although I felt a little guilty, I still lied to Xun.

"Brother Wen Ruo, listen to me. There are endless eunuchs in the world today, all because Your Majesty needs eunuchs.

It is human nature to trust the people around you, and your Majesty is not exempt from this custom.

In this case, it is better for us to support a eunuch who can see things clearly and serve as His Majesty's personal attendant.

Lest we get rid of one Cao Jie, and more Cao Jie come out to cause trouble to the world, wouldn't our previous efforts be wasted?

Today, I met Zhang Rang. I just wanted to observe Zhang Rang's temperament first.

Moreover, when we clear out the eunuchs, we may be able to use Zhang Rang, who is also one of the Ten Constant Attendants. This is the case, and I hope Brother Wen Ruo will forgive me."

When Xun listened to his explanation again, his expression changed constantly.

He was angry at first, then slowly calmed down, and finally had a thoughtful look on his face.

"My worthy brother Xing's words are reasonable, but the eunuchs are endlessly punishing them. Why don't we support one of them to prevent others from bringing harm to the world."

However, Xun's eyes became brighter and brighter as he talked, and finally he got up in arms.

"My worthy brother Xing is worthy of being called the Three Great Young Masters. He has the talent to help the country. This plan is very clever!"

Speaking of this, Xun was so excited that he danced for joy.

"So, let's go to Yang Gong's place now to discuss this matter with him. After all, supporting a eunuch is indeed not a trivial matter and requires the cooperation of many parties."

"Wait a minute, brother Wen Ruo, don't be so anxious, the candidate hasn't been decided yet.

I still don’t understand Zhang Rang’s temperament. I’ll wait until I get to know him slowly before I make a decision.

The most important thing at this time is to expel the eunuchs, and we will discuss other matters later."

How could Li Zhi dare to let him go find Yang Qiu? After all, he didn't really want to support Zhang Rang, he just made up an excuse to deceive Xun.

After hearing what he said, Xun pondered for a moment, then nodded and said to Li Zhizan

"These are the words of an old man who wants to plan the country. The wise brother who doesn't want to act is not only full of wisdom and scheming, but also so steady. He is really a great talent in helping the country!"

After this matter is over, I will recommend my worthy brother Xing to your Majesty as an official."

Li Zhi felt quite guilty when he heard this, and did not refute his words. He only said: We will talk about it in the future, and I will say no more.

To be honest, he doesn't want to be an official at all now. Troubled times are approaching, and the official position at this time will not even be as good as a pig in the future.

At least pigs can be killed for meat, but his current official position will only hinder him.

If he were to become an official at this time, he would be busy with many things, leaving him no time to plan for troubled times, but it would be more of a loss than a gain.

next day

"My dear brother, after entering the palace, don't look around, just look at your feet. When you meet His Majesty, don't look straight at His Majesty after bowing.

At that time, my dear brother, I must look at my eyes, my nose and my heart, and stand quietly aside, waiting for His Majesty to ask. I must not make my own decisions before speaking out. Do you understand, my dear brother?"

Just when Li Zhi finished washing up and was about to go to see the saint.

Xun knew that he had never met the current His Majesty, and was afraid that he would not know the rules, so he kept nagging him beside him.

Li Zhi was not impatient with Xun's nagging, and was quite moved in his heart.

After all, except for your own parents and relatives, basically no one else cares about others so much.

Xun's behavior made Li Zhi, who had deceived him yesterday, feel quite guilty.

"Brother Wen Ruo, don't worry. I will keep everything that Brother Wen Ruo said in my heart. I won't make any mistakes. Don't worry.

It's getting late now, I'm going to the palace next, does Brother Wen Ruo have anything else to do?"

Xun pondered for a moment, then shook his head

"As a good brother, you only need to remember four words: Be careful in your words and deeds.

The palace is no different than the outside. There are many rules inside. Don't talk too much, don't be too busy, and don't talk too much. Do you understand, my dear brother?"

Li Zhi nodded and looked at the sun outside. It was getting late and he really needed to go quickly, so he said to Xun

"Brother Wen Ruo said, I will keep it in mind. It's getting late. If it's later, I'm afraid I'll miss the time. Say goodbye."

"Take care of yourself"

Li Zhi got on the carriage and drove slowly to the palace.

At the entrance of the palace, Zhang Rang had been waiting for a long time. Upon seeing this, Li Zhi immediately jumped off the carriage and saluted Zhang Rang.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang. You have been waiting for a long time, but it is for me. Isn't Mr. Zhang still satisfied with yesterday's goods?"

How about he ask his servants to bring some more from home?"

When Zhang Rang heard this, he smiled so hard that he couldn't even see his eyes.

"Young Master Sanjue is determined. This is very good, very good...

Let’s not talk too much here, His Majesty is already waiting in the palace, let’s go in quickly.”

"Please also ask Mr. Zhang to lead the way."

Li Zhi responded and followed Zhang Rang as he walked slowly into the palace.

When he reached a magnificent hall, Zhang Rang stopped and turned to speak to him.

"Young Master Sanjue, please stay away. We will go and report to Your Majesty first."

Li Zhi heard this and nodded honestly.

"Please, Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Rang entered the main hall. After a while, he heard a sound coming from the main hall.

"Xuan Yingchuan scholar Li Zhi comes to visit."

The voice sounded like Zhang Rang's, but compared to his usual high-pitched voice, it was extremely rich.

However, the matter was urgent at this time and Li Zhi did not allow him to think too much. He straightened his clothes and walked slowly into the main hall.

When he entered the center of the main hall, Li Zhi stopped and stood in it using the method taught by Xun Xun to observe the eyes, nose and heart, and paid homage.

"Li Zhi, Li Xingzhi, a scholar from Yingchuan, has been ordered to come to see you. May your Majesty be safe."

After the salute, he did not stand up, but hunched over, waiting for Liu Hong's reply.
Chapter completed!