Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 328 Inviting Talents and Facial Saints

Entering the palace to meet the saint is a very solemn and important matter for people like Liu Gang. Even if someone comes to notify him, it takes a while to prepare. However, Chen Zhi was fine, relaxed and casual. It's decided.

Noticing the expressions of several people, Chen Zhi guessed what they were thinking and couldn't help but smile: "Don't worry, I know all the rules. It's the first time I'm called. I won't skip the steps of bathing, changing clothes, etc." .”

After hearing this, everyone calmed down a little, but they were still a little worried. Then they asked again: "I wonder why the emperor summoned Brother Chen to the palace?"

"Ever since I set up shop in Pengcheng, the Emperor has been very considerate of me. This time he came here, probably to encourage me," Chen Zhi said a polite word at first, and then changed the subject, "Besides, I also have something to do at the moment. The emperor reports, if possible, I hope to get the emperor's help."

That is to say, I happen to want to ask the emperor for help.

Although it is euphemistic, everyone can hear the meaning, and they can't help but feel a little speechless. They feel that this person really doesn't care about the emperor.

But they all recalled their purpose when they came here, and couldn't help but ask about the academy.

At the end, Tao Ya couldn't help but said: "Brother Chen, I know you always have your own opinions and will not take aim without aim, but the academy is very involved. You also heard that the master of Zhimin Pavilion said the stakes behind it. Why this time? Are you so impulsive?"

"It's just a mistake to make you worry," Chen Zhi looked at the worried expressions of the people in front of him. He knew that these friends were sincerely thinking about him, so he decided to reveal a little more, "Actually, I let out such a After all, it is just a test, and it is also paralyzing and confusing some people. I think some people intend to watch my excitement."

"As long as you understand this in your heart." Tao Ya nodded and hesitated. At this time, Chen Ju came over and said that Zhao Xing was visiting. Since Zhao Xing arrived in the capital, he returned to his home and said he needed to deal with some matters. He has been unable to show up due to trivial matters at home.

When he saw Chen Zhi, Zhao Xing immediately explained the purpose of his visit: "Brother Chen, I have also heard about you. Can you use it at my house? My father said that if necessary, he can help you come forward and invite a few people. Everyone."

Lu Ying looked worried and nodded: "Yes, those people are not easy to invite, and most of these people have inextricable connections with the academy, various forces, and several aristocratic families. I I heard that the Xu family and the Zhang family are making small moves behind the scenes, and they seem to be trying to harm you. If they connect up and down to make it difficult for you to invite anyone, this will not be a good situation."

Then, he hesitated for a moment and said: "If necessary, I will go to my home to seek help. My Lu family has quite a lot of influence in the capital, and there will be people who want to save face."

"Why bother you to invite me home?" Chen Zhi shook his head, "I had also expected this matter. The reason why I dared to bring it up is that I have been sorting through the files of Taile Department in the past few days and saw many records from the past. There are a lot of people inside. If their children have problems, they will also ask the Taiyue Department for help. So I have my own excuse. There is no need to worry. In addition, now that the emperor has summoned the emperor, the outside world cannot figure out the situation, and there are still things that can be done. place."

After saying that, several people exchanged briefly for a while, and then a police officer from Taile Department came over and said that they had agreed with several articles and invited Chen Zhi to go.

The next day, many people in the hundreds of tea shops were paying attention to Chen Zhi's movements, and they heard that he visited five famous writers in one day.

"He is going to invite everyone to review these articles for him. He must be preparing for the promised competition between Zhongshouzhuo Academy and Nanshan Academy."

"How could it be so easy to invite all these people? I guess his trip was in vain."

"Having said that, in fact, Zuo Lian of the Zuo family, Gu You, who wrote "New Luoyang Fu", and Wang Yan of the Wang family all agreed to the invitation."

"People from the Zuo family have a good relationship with Chen Zhi, so it's not surprising that they agreed to Chen Zhi's invitation. What happened to Gu You? This person has no friendship with Chen Zhi, so why did he agree? I still remember that more than a month ago, there were admirers who asked to see the ancient master, but they couldn't even get in. Who else was Wang Yan? It’s not enough to describe how such a person would actually accept Chen Zhi’s invitation?”

Among the three people who accepted Chen Zhi's invitation, except for the first Zuo Lian, the remaining two were far above Chen Zhi in terms of reputation, prestige, status and qualifications. Especially Wang Yan, who was no longer just qualified. The problem is that he and his brother have both served as three princes. They are at the pinnacle of human ministers and are equivalent to national leaders in later generations. Although he has retired, in this era where reputation and qualifications are valued, his power will not be reduced much. Instead, he laid a deep foundation for the family because of his official position.

Although a person becomes an official, his family's power increases.

Compared with such former national leaders, Chen Zhi's past reputation was nothing at all, but it was precisely this kind of person who actually accepted Chen Zhi's invitation, without even a superficial rejection, and directly agreed to the invitation!

Such a result is of course surprising.

As the news spread in hundreds of tea shops, everyone in the tea shops was shocked and found it difficult to understand. At the same time, many people's original mentality towards Chen Zhi as a spectator gradually changed. , began to be confused.

"This Chen Zhi can't really accomplish anything, can he?" The news soon reached Xu Ji's ears, and his mood, which had just improved, suddenly took a turn for the worse.

"How did this happen? Why can Chen Zhi invite these people? This is completely unreasonable! With Gu You and Wang Gong, Chen Zhi has nothing to do. Even if he divides the two academies into high and low, but No one dares to show dissatisfaction! I’m so angry!”

Originally, Xu Ji wanted to cause some trouble for Chen Zhi on the day the agreement expired and embarrass him on the spot, but the current situation is very bad because no one dares to undermine Wang Yan. .

"I originally made a plan with Wang Bu, found the manpower, and contacted two people in the academy. I was just waiting to make a big push to let Chen Zhi know how powerful he is. But now I can't come up with all the preparations. Are you really just watching him helplessly ranking the two academies?"

The more Xu Ji thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. It was as if there was a stone in his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe.

On the side, the confidant Xu Pi could only comfort him: "Master, it's actually not that bad. Chen Zhi visited many people this time, but only three of them agreed. This shows that his influence is limited..."

Xu Ji didn't wait for Xu Pi to finish speaking, and slapped the table with his hand, and said angrily: "It's just three people who agreed to him, and they made such a big fuss. If they all agreed, then what's the point? If this is the case, then I guess the family will not let me deal with Chen Zhi, but will force me to apologize to Chen Zhi!"

Xu Pi smiled and said quickly: "This kind of thing is impossible to happen, sir, don't worry."

"Of course I know it's impossible, but the current situation is not optimistic!" Xu Ji said and gave instructions, "Go and find someone to call Wang Bu over. I have to discuss it with him."

It was night at Chen Zhi's residence. Liu Gang and others were also surprised and sighed. They were shocked that Chen Zhi could invite these three people.

Facing everyone's shock, Chen Zhi smiled and said: "The people from the Zuo family are indeed trustworthy, and it was thanks to Brother Zhao that we were able to invite Mr. Gu. If Brother Zhao's family hadn't come forward, I'm afraid Mr. Gu wouldn't have agreed so easily. .”

"Brother Chen, if you are too humble, it will inevitably make people think you are a little too much." Zhao Xing couldn't help but shake his head after hearing what Chen Zhi said, and then said: "Of course it was my father who gave Mr. Gu I said a few words, but if it were anyone else, even if my father took care of it, Mr. Gu would not agree. He already admires Brother Chen, so everything will fall into place."

As he spoke, he changed the subject and added: "Furthermore, people like princes and princes have agreed to Brother Chen's appointment. It is obvious that this is not someone who can be invited by just a few nobles."

Chen Zhi shook his head and said: "This is all thanks to Mr. Director Wang. After he found out about my affairs in Taile Department, he took the initiative to send someone over and then helped contact Wang Yangong. Otherwise, how could he be like this?"

"Brother Chen, please stop being so modest, otherwise we won't be able to listen anymore," Tao Ya couldn't help but speak. "Whether it's Mr. Wang Dao or the Zuo family, they are the people behind you." It shows that other people do not receive such treatment. Furthermore, what kind of person is Brother Zhao’s father? He is not just anyone, he is willing to help. Brother Zhao also has many friends, but it is worthy of Zhao Hou. I’m afraid there are not many people who have spoken out.”

After he said this, others nodded in agreement.

After a few words later, Lu Ying mentioned another matter: "Although the situation is good, with the prince coming forward, at least there is not much difference between Shouzhuo and Nanshan, but for Brother Chen, the most important thing is this matter." After the incident, if one of the other academies reacts badly, even if Shouzhuo and Nanshan dare not attack on the spot, there will still be many hidden dangers afterwards."

Chen Zhi nodded and acknowledged this.

Over there, Liu Gang said worriedly: "What about those people who didn't agree to Brother Chen? Are these three people enough?"

"Don't worry, there is a saying. Since ancient times, people have asked for help twice and three times. Now it's only once. It's not a bad thing if we can't get many people to come out." Chen Zhi smiled, and then said: "However, we have to wait until I will make plans after I meet the Holy Spirit."

The day for the meeting has been set, it is tomorrow.

The next day, as Chen Zhi was announced to the palace, the whole of Luoyang couldn't help but be in an uproar. If in the past, the discussion about Chen Zhi was only limited to a certain group of people, but with the emperor's summons, the entire scope finally expanded to the common people.

Amidst all the turmoil, Chen Zhi followed a young Huangmen to the palace and saw the Human Emperor with an excited face.

(End of this chapter)