Chapter 62: Your Son Is Not Dead
The news of Erpigou's gratitude for relief spread quickly in the past few days. It is reported that Long Yan was very happy that His Majesty came to Erpigou in person. In a blink of an eye, the emperor's disciple Chen Zhengtai ordered the county duke to be the throne. If today's peace, such a thing is rare.
In the Iishan County Duke's Mansion, a locust plague made the Hao family busy. Iishan County Duke Hao Xianggui hurried to visit his own farm outside the city to see if the crops could be saved, leaving only his son Hao Chujun to study at home.
The imperial examination is imminent, and everything is focused on exams. Don’t worry about family affairs. Staying at home is important.
However, at this time, Hao Chujun received a letter from Erpigou. The benefactor who had been snatched from the Ministry of Rites actually invited him to Erpigou, saying that there was something important to discuss.
Hao Chujun couldn't help but wonder, why did he invite me?
I want to see myself and make some changes to my relationship.
Should I discuss this with my father?
But after thinking about it carefully, although this Chen is abominable, he is his benefactor in name, and if he doesn't go, it will really hinder his reputation.
I simply asked someone to prepare a car. I arrived at Erpigou and saw that refugees were everywhere. It was strange that the locust plague here was not serious. There were very few traces of locusts in the sky, but more of them were filled with loess.
In the distance, I saw a simple and temporary door archway. The only thing that made me shine was a huge plaque with golden light, and the book "Royal Erpigou University Hall".
When he saw Hao Chujun coming, a man named Chen Fu had already welcomed Hao Chujun into this temporary mansion.
Everything inside was very simple, but there were a few tall and big guards in front of the door. Hao Chujun was very knowledgeable and saw that their armor seemed to be entourages from the Eastern Palace.
When I entered the lobby, I found that not only I was, but also eight scholars with Lunshirts and Confucian shirts. Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, all of whom looked puzzled.
After a while, Li Chengqian was wearing a python robe, excitedly with his hands behind his back. Behind him was a young man with a handsome face, his lips always raised slightly, with a kind smile.
"Crown Prince Gu." Li Chengqian sat down, looking stern.
Hao Chujun and others were shocked and were busy with the greeting.
Li Chengqian still kept a stern face and said nothing.
Chen Zhengtai smiled and said, "Everyone comes is all guests, so don't be nervous. Haha, is your name Hao Chujun? And you are also called Li Yifu, right? When you come here, don't be restrained, just like your own home."
Chen Zhengtai's enthusiasm broke the solemn atmosphere in the hall.
Li Chengqian still sat there with a tiger face and said nothing.
Chen Zhengtai immediately said, "This imperial examination is about to be imminent. I have always been worried, just for fear that you can't study hard and delay the exam. So I invite you here for one thing this time. Since you want to study, you might as well study in this school. Although this place is temporarily simple, it is also pure. Come on, Chen Fu, get my things."
Chen Fu immediately took a portion of paper and spread it in front of Hao Chujun and others. Hao Chujun looked down and saw that the words "Enrollment Deed" were written on the paper. Hao Chujun suddenly became alert: "What kind of school to enter?"
"Enter the Royal Erpigou University Hall." Chen Zhengtai said: "After all, I am your benefactor. I will give me some face. I will sign and draw here..."
Hao Chujun's face was pale and said to me, the son of Iishan County, I have a collection of books at home, and I still need to study here: "What Royal Erpigou, I have never heard of it, I don't study here..."
Other scholars nodded secretly.
Bang!
At this time, Li Chengqian, who had been silent and kept silent, suddenly slapped the table and said sternly: "Okay, the Royal University Church that the father gave him, did you actually say the Royal Erpigou? You don't take your father seriously. Chen Zhengtai, don't stop Gu. Gu has long seen these scholars dislike him. If you don't kill them on the spot today, Gu will not deserve to be the prince."
As he said that, he jumped up, clenched his fists, and like a tiger going down the mountain, he arrived in front of Hao Chujun. Hao Chujun was so scared that his face was pale and he was stunned for a moment.
Chen Zhengtai suddenly became nervous, hugged Li Chengqian across the waist, and shouted: "Your Highness, what are you doing to hit someone? It's wrong to hit someone. If you have anything to say, you will kill them, the emperor will scold you."
Hao Chujun was a little panicked at this time. After all, they usually studied hard and had never seen such a situation. Moreover, the one who gritted his teeth in front of him was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Li Chengqian refused to listen to the advice, and struggled to shake Chen Zhengtai away while furious. He touched his waist with his hand, then clanged and pulled out the sword on his waist: "I am in a bad mood. If I don't kill a few people today, I can't vent my anger."
Chen Zhengtai grabbed Li Chengqian's hand that drew his sword and wailed heartbrokenly: "No, no..."
As he said that, he shouted at Hao Chujun and others: "What are you still standing there? Sign and write a note quickly. Oh... I can't stop it anymore, I can't stop it anymore. This is really... It was a good thing, why did you fight and kill? Prince, Prince, listen to my good words, you can reason with anything you have... We must be civilized..."
Li Chengqian shouted loudly.
Hao Chujun was completely panicked. He felt that the other party was acting, but the prince was vicious, especially the knife in his hand was not a lie, but at this time... he couldn't put down his airs.
Fortunately... at this moment, Li Yifu was so scared that his face was pale. He hurriedly took the pen and ink, trembling hands, and quickly wrote his name on the admission contract.
Some people take the lead, and others will be able to make a fuss. They all want to keep a useful body and live first.
When Hao Chujun was left, Hao Chujun was so dizzy that he hurriedly signed his name. In fact, he had already predicted that the two of them were having a show, one was going to chop people and the other was stopping them. After so much trouble, the knife didn't come down, but he didn't dare to gamble, let alone... others signed, so he hurriedly signed his name.
When Li Chengqian saw Hao Chujun write, he suddenly relaxed and put away his knife. He looked happy: "Senior brother, you have recorded it, three hundred. I am leaving alone, oh, and there are several guards from the Eastern Palace who are temporarily seconded to you to help you see the gate and see which dog dares to cause trouble in the school."
After saying that, it seemed as if what had happened just now had not happened, so I walked away.
The hall suddenly became quiet, and the needles could be heard.
Hao Chujun and others looked pale.
Chen Zhengtai sighed: "I originally wanted to do a good deed, but who knew that the trouble would be like this? Don't take it to your heart. Your Highness the Crown Prince has this temper. He has a bad temperament, don't worry, I will persuade him well at that time and speak well for you in front of him."
As he said that, he picked up the admission contract: "This admission contract was signed by you in black paper and white. I didn't force you to read the rules above. You can read the rules above. Look, the above clearly states that you study at the university day and night, and you are not allowed to go out on a day off. Do you understand the militarized management? In the future, you can study here with peace of mind. As for other food and accommodation, I have arranged for you, and there are chickens to eat every day."
Hao Chujun was stunned and was not allowed to go out after signing a contract... Am I a prisoner?
He opened his mouth to tell a few words.
Chen Zhengtai suddenly had a stern face: "You are voluntarily enrolled in the school. This contract is clearly written. The school rules are extremely strict. Whoever dares to break the rules is unforgivable. You deceive your master and destroy your ancestors. Do you know who your master is? Be careful to harm your family. Okay, don't be calm and smile, be happy."
Nine scholars: “…”
Forget it... Chen Zhengtai shook his head in his heart, as if... there is no need to force someone to laugh.
I, Chen Zhengtai, had no choice but to do this. I have been a human being for two lifetimes, just to do something for these ancestors who have suffered many disasters? This university must be done, so for this... I have to lend it to you.
I will give you a grievance for a while. When you are in high school, you can go wherever you go.
So he collected the book contract and said to Chen Fu: "Good students place them in the school. We must keep them in a happy mood. We must search for any books we need to read. We should not neglect our daily food and use."
Chen Fu's life was so hot that he spitted out. People who ate too much salt would inevitably have dry mouths, but he said hurriedly: "No."
Chen Zhengtai glared at him, I have already started a school, so you are still so uncivilized, and sooner or later I will sell you. But at this time, I was too lazy to care about it, so I said hello and left.
Only nine people were left, and they still looked at each other. So far, they didn't know what Chen Zhengtai was selling.
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In Xuanzheng Hall, Li Shimin looked down at the mountain of memorials. In the year of disaster, many things need to be done. It took him ten hours to close his eyes since he got up late at night.
At this time, his eyes were red, and the inner servant Zhang Qian tiptoed in: "Your Majesty, Hao Xianggui, the Duke of Iiyama County, came to see Your Majesty again. I saw him outside the palace, and he was as anxious as an ant..."
When Li Shimin heard this, he frowned.
He has heard of this.
I heard that Chen Zhengtai had hanged his running script in Erpigou. When he thought of this... he felt... very embarrassed, as if I had been to the exhibition by Chen Zhengtai.
As for the Duke of Iiyama Prefecture, I heard that his son was robbed, of course... it is also related to the prince and Chen Zhengtai.
I think about it and feel...very speechless. What are they going to do?
Li Shimin felt a little weak and had no confidence.
Although worried, he had a straight face: "I'll see you."
"Your Majesty...this..."
"If you say nothing, you won't see me." Li Shimin moved his eyes away from the memorial and fell sternly on Zhang Qian.
"I know he is here to find his son and ask me to be fair for him. But there is always a difference between people. On one hand, he is the Duke of Iishan County and on the other hand, my favorite disciple. Could it be that I will deal with my disciple in front of the world and satisfy his wishes as a Duke of a county? My disciple will not be wrong. Even if it is wrong, it is not his turn to teach him a lesson. His son is not dead yet, crying and having no future. Tell him that his son cannot die and is not allowed to come again, that's it."
At this time, another eunuch came in panic: "Your Majesty... Wei Xuanming asked for a meeting."
"Wei Xuanming..." Li Shimin's eyes flashed. He was deeply impressed by this person, and he was also considered his brother-in-law.
Chapter completed!