The next day, Lan Jue had just left the morning court and was called by a prosecutor and asked him to go to Wenzao Pavilion.

Wenzao Pavilion was originally the official office of the Prime Minister of the dynasty, but after Yun Tang was promoted to Taifu, he was too lazy to change the place and was still in the Wenzao Pavilion. Prime Minister Zeng changed his office to Ziweitai. Lan Jue went to Wenzao Pavilion with the offerings. Seeing that in addition to Taifu Yun, Prime Minister Zeng was also there, he immediately realized that it was probably for something. After seeing the ceremony, Taifu Yun said with caring expressions: "Shilarious Minister Lan, it is the end of the year, and it should be the busiest time of the Ministry of Rites. I didn't want to add any more things to you, but because of all the matters, I had to report the important matters early. The emperor issued an order to make an exception for the Ministry of Rites. If there are important things to be done, you can hand it over to our cabinet or Zeng get along with him and submit it to the imperial front for a special approval. Shangshu Gong has a heavy official business and is afraid that he has no time to go to you, so he came to you to ask."

It's true.

It seems that Shangshu Gong has decided to retire after the New Year. It is just before resigning. According to the old rules, one or two political achievements need to be produced. In fact, they have always been the agents of subordinates. This is also a routine. Taifu Yun and Prime Minister Zeng came here today and asked him if he had thought about this.

Lan Jue immediately said: "There is indeed an important task. The lower-ranking officials are about to present the report on behalf of the Lord Shangshu. The emperor is wise, the world is peaceful, and the prosperity is prosperous. However, there are ignorant people who are lazy because of their wealth and ignorant people who are greedy for the present moment, their children do not teach, young people do not learn, they dislike the hardships of the hardships, abandon the books of sages, and chase merchants to make small profits, and they are idle and have fun. Therefore, this department plans to compile a book to record the deeds of studying in the pillars of the country to encourage the ambition of learning."

Yun Tang thought for a moment and nodded, "It's great, the idea is new."

Zeng Yao also said: "It is also suitable for the times, and it can be passed down to future generations."

Lan Jue bowed and said, "Teacher Xie and the Prime Minister admire him. If the Secretary of State heard about it, he would be very happy."

Yun Tang smiled and said, "Since it has been decided, I will present the note quickly. The emperor's imperial case is almost crushed. It's impossible not to take the lead."

Lan Jue said: "The list is being drafted, and there will be a memorial to submit a petition at the latest tomorrow."

Yun Tang smiled and said, "Mr. Lan is quick-witted and relied on his horse to make a name for himself, and it is indeed true."

Lan Jue hurriedly said, "The Grand Tutor is accused of praise, and the subordinates are afraid. This is the intention of the Shangshu. If the subordinates only report to each other, how dare they take us?

Zeng Yao also smiled and said, "I really want to accept who will be included in this book. Mr. Lan should not be humble and missed himself."

Lan Jue said: "Zeng Xiang should not make fun of the lower officials, as the lower officials became even more frightened. Such a clumsy and clumsy name can be abandoned without discrimination. It is a blessing to be a clever one. Zeng Xiang's name is really in it, and the Taifu is the first chapter. If there is any inappropriate thing, I hope that Hai Huo will be responsible for it."

Zeng Yao said, "Oh, this is impossible. How can the true nature be included in the list? I am ashamed to kill!"

Yun Tang said: "This pavilion is really impossible. If you take it in, it will become a joke. Old Master Liu and others will not hit the wall under the nine springs? No, no, no."

Lan Jue said: "The Taifu and Zeng Xiang are not included in the book, and who can still record it in the court now? This is really impossible. I beg you to agree."

After pushing this and then, Lan Jue was able to leave after a long time, and left Wenzao Pavilion. The morning breeze poured into the collar, feeling a little bit harsh. It was thought that he had not had breakfast yet, and his abdomen was weak and he was not very cold-resistant. Lan Jue looked up at the sky and sighed in his heart. Tonight, he must not be able to sleep in order to get the note. It is indeed an old example, but most of the people who did this scene according to the rules were the ones who took over. Doing this job was also a little respect for the position. But he had no hope of being promoted and was useless to work as a coolie.

For example, when people are in the court, everyone has to have such things. It is not easy for everyone. For example, Zeng Yao even calls himself "the original minister". Because Yun Taifu is in charge of the government in Wenzao Pavilion, he still humbly calls himself "the original minister". This was originally the prime minister of this dynasty. When Yun Tang used it, Zeng Yao was inappropriate to use it. He lived in Ziweitai and said that this cabinet also felt that its name was not true. Zeng Yao first called it "the original minister". One day, when he claimed that he happened to be the king of Huai, he happened to be passing by and immediately called him, "Zeng Xiang, I haven't entered the palace for a few days, why have you been surrendered to the Censorate? That place is not Bu Yifan's control

What happened? Where did he go? There was such a big disturbance, and Gu didn't know. You have always been very good as prime minister, how could you surrender silently? Gu helped you tell the emperor." Zeng Yao was so scared that he apologized for many times and reported the whole story tactfully. King Huai said again: "So that's it, yes, it's not true. But Zeng Xiang is so humble that he is like Gu who is too stupid to be misunderstood, and it's not good. So, Gu went to ask the emperor to change Ziweitai to Ziwei Pavilion. What do you think?" Zeng Yao quickly apologized for another time and changed his name to the original prime minister from then on. This matter was stopped.

Thinking of this, Lan Jue became open-minded. So what if he became the prime minister? Why should he, the young minister, complain too much? Well, I just don’t know which one should pick fresh fruits when he takes the position of Lord Gong.

Forget it, there will always be one or two people who are lucky for a while. Who knows what will happen at that time? They all have to move forward step by step.

Lan Jue left the imperial city gate, got into the sedan chair, and his follower said, "Sir, do you want to go back to your house for meals?"

Lan Jue said: "I won't go back, go to the Ministry of Justice. I will eat at the Ministry of Justice this morning at noon."

Chen Chou took Li Wan and boarded the carriage entering Beijing.

The carriage was old and bumpy all the way. Men and women sat separately, separated by curtains, and there was damage on the curtains. As soon as the car swayed, Chen Chou could see Li Wan's quiet face from the gap, and his heart was filled with warmth and sweetness.

That day, in the inn, Li Wan said to him: "Since the young master wants to take the imperial examination, he should study hard and focus on his mind. How can he do it if he hasn't touched the book in these days?"

Chen Chou was ashamed, and Li Wan said again: "Only you can calm your mind if you are at peace. Have you ever thought about where to stay?"

Chen Chou was hesitant and it was not appropriate to return to Yiping. He felt troubled when he returned to his hometown, and his fame had not been achieved. He always felt that he had no face to return home. Stay in Danhua. He was not familiar with the place and the prices were not cheap...

Li Wan said, "Since I am with the young master, I will be with you in this life. Wherever I live, there will always be a way."

This mentioned Chen Chou. In fact, in addition to his hometown, the place where he has the most connections is in the capital. If he rents a farmhouse in the suburbs of Beijing, then finds his old friendships such as Master Jin to get close to him, and takes on some old work, he can always make up some food.

After saying this to Li Wan, Li Wan said, "Where is the young master, where is the slave."

Li Wan, how much virtue did I accumulate in my previous life to meet you in this life?

Danhua was very close to the capital, and arrived in the capital in just two days. Chen Chou was very lucky. He rented a small courtyard in a village in the suburbs of Beijing, and entered and exited two houses. The roof was tiled and the walls were very solid. There was a toilet behind the house, and a fence surrounded the small courtyard. There was a stove outside the house and a forest next to it. It was very easy to pick up firewood. The stove was fired all the time, and the house was warm and harmonious.

There was actually a spinning wheel in the room. At night, Chen Chou studied under the lamp. Li Wan was spinning. Chen Chou suddenly felt that the so-called happiness in life was just like this.

After settled down, Chen Chong immediately wrote a letter to Zhang Ping to inform Ping An, but after thinking about it, he skipped Li Wan's story and ignored it.

When the letter arrived, Zhang Ping had just received an order, and the Gao Gongfu sent someone to convey it, asking about the progress of the county annals, and said that there were a few articles he wanted to read in person, probably because it was related to Gujiazhuang, so he had to carefully grasp the degree.

The messenger ordered the Taoist, and the magistrate said that if the county magistrate Zhang was free, it would be best to send the county annals to the prefecture in person.

Having said that, Zhang Ping must have "free" and Magistrate Shao told him lovingly that he could go back to pack his luggage if he was fine in the yamen.

When Zhang Ping returned to the small house, the servant immediately came to report that his luggage had been packed and asked Zhang Ping to read it.

Zhang Ping didn't check it either. He just took Chen Chou's letter and looked at the corridor for a while. Then he looked at the clouds in the sky. After a while, he felt aware of his eyes, and turned around and said, "Let's go."

The book was an inspirational work for encouraging students to study for Shangshu Gong's resignation, and Lan Jue received approval two or three days after submitting the memorial. Everyone in the court also knew about this. The Ministry of Rites set up a banquet and invited all the officials on the list and descendants of the ancients one by one. Yun Taifu was resigned and was not included in the book. The people on the list were all from the Qingliu lineage that was actually a clear name for the Qing Dynasty. Several censors who had participated in Lan Jue were also included. Although most of these people despised Lan Jue as a human being, they were all here because of the saint's intentions, and because of Gong Shangshu's face, they all came.

Gong Shangshu was lying in bed and could not be present. Lan Jue hosted the social event at this banquet. While laughing, he spoke and toasted with everyone, and thought to himself that many people were laughing at him as a clown at this time, jumping up and down, thinking that he could take over the position of Shangshu. Pay attention to putting his posture more humble and his words are more miserable.

These people are all from humble origins. After studying hard, they entered the imperial examination and entered the court. They had similar experiences to Lan Jue, and they were easy to find. Lan Jue was good at speaking and was elegant and interesting. He occasionally had a sarcasm, a smile, or a joke, and was very free and easy. Even those who despise him felt that this guy was really impeccable in the scene, and it was not unreasonable to climb to this position.

Liu Tongyi was also here. Although he was the top scholar in the current academic year, he was a descendant of a famous family, and his official position was still weak, so he was not on the list. The attendant sat at the head of the Liu family's ancestors and often made fun of him. Everyone felt that it was only for him to look at him, and it was not easy to not leave a face for Lan Jue. The meal was harmonious and happy.

After another tour of wine, Lan Jue smiled and said with a smile: "When I talk about that, Lan remembered something, don't joke about it. At that time, I was afraid that I would not be able to pass the exam, and my life would be over. I could not even eat, so I saved money and burned incense in the temple. I had to boast that the capital and the surrounding large and small temples had nothing I had ever been to kowtow. One day, I forgot why I passed by a mountain depressed mountain, just north of the capital, near Qinglong Town. Suddenly, I saw a temple, full of women and children, and I didn't want to avoid suspicion, so I ran to burn three incenses and then went to ask for the hexagram. The Taoist who was divining the hexagram was very profound and raised a hexagram for me. The hexagram was very unique, and I couldn't understand it, so I asked for the explanation. The Taoist only gave me two words-"

The person next to him said, "Is it 'high school'?"

Lan Jue shook his head: "No, it's a 'birth of a boy'. That's a temple to pray for children."

Everyone couldn't help laughing.

Liu Tongyi said: "My uncle later had a cousin Hui, which shows that it was still effective."

Lan Jue waved his hand: "It's just a coincidence, how can you believe this?"

Liu Tongyi said again: "The manuscript of the ancestor also mentioned similar anecdotes. During the ancestor's scientific examination that day, a candidate had a stone name in his nickname, saying that there was a master's passing by when he was born, and he pointed out that his parents that this son must be closely related to this character in his life. Later, he went to Beijing to take the exam, and happened to have a stone character in the alley where he lived. He burned incense before the exam, and there was also a stone character in the name of the temple he went to. He won the tenth vertical line and tenth during the lottery draw..."

Sun Hanlin, who was sitting diagonally opposite, said: "This is just the deeds of Lord Du Gongdu. Lord Du was the same year as Mr. Liu, and his nickname was Shitouer. He lived in Shiwa Lane when he went to Beijing to take the exam. He often went to Shilin Zen Temple to practice in his simplified Chinese studies. When the results were released, he was the tenth Jinshi. Later, he served as the prefect of Xiaozhou. Unfortunately, the barbarian thieves died when they attacked the city."

Bai Shilang, the Minister of Works, said, "Yes, I have also heard of the deeds of this master. When the Taifu was alive, he always sighed that he had missed a master and that he had one less pillar in the court. It is said that he was 44 years old when he died in his country."

Sun Hanlin nodded: "Yes, let's save the land of Pingyan, which is a man who sacrifices his country. The man's words call it Kosipalli, which means Stone City."

Lan Jue said: "Lan also knows about the heroes of Lord Du, so he must include it. It is said that Master Du's body has not been found yet?"

Sun Hanlin sighed: "That's right, I think I was secretly buried that day, but there is no way to check it out. Now there is only a tomb of clothes. Alas..."

Everyone sighed.

Lan Jue said slowly: "Lan also heard that someone actually compiled a novel about the heroic deeds of Du Gong and a vixen..."

Sun Hanlin was shocked and angrily smashed the table: "It's so outrageous!"

Someone also patted the case: "Who did it? What's the name of this book? It should be arrested and banned!" "Mr. Lan, the Ministry of Rites can control this matter, and this subtitled book will never be allowed to spread poison to the market!"

Lan Jue said: "Oh, Lan wants to take care of it. But the title of the book is "The Strange Beauty of the Wild Village and Wild Shop". I think, can the writers and seals easily check it? And those who write novels and plays do not have their real names, or have passed away. The characters in the book avoided the real names and gave some homophone names and synonyms. Even if they were arrested, they would deny it to death, or bite the yamen, it would be difficult..."

Sun Hanlin and others were still angry, and a sentence suddenly floated out of the side: "Lord Lan has a lot of experience."
Chapter completed!