Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 330 Don't Regret

When Chen Zhi was talking and explaining to Emperor Liu Dai in the palace, news that he had been summoned to the palace quickly spread in Luoyang City, causing more confusion in thinking.

"Chen Zhi was summoned to the palace? Why did the emperor summon him to the palace at this time?"

As the powerful Minister Zuo Cheng, Zhang should have been one of the officials who got the news earlier, but the news made him feel extremely confused. He immediately summoned Wang Bu and asked in a face-to-face manner: "Are you talking about something? It’s already foolproof, will Chen Zhi be unlucky?”

Wang Bu's face was not good either. He also got the news and couldn't help but said: "My benefactor, the student did not lie to you. You also know the situation. The Xu family deliberately caused trouble for Chen Zhi in order to restore Xu Jiguan's health." The staff, students cooperated with them, and the connections on both sides combined, many academies came to visit, just to force Chen Zhi to mess up his position, and the result was the same. Why the emperor summoned Chen Zhi, I really don’t know."

"You're talking lightly!" Zhang Ying's expression turned ugly, "This is not Chen Zhi's business alone. How Chen Zhi is doing in Taile Department is a trivial matter, but it's just an excuse. I really don't care. The intention is to use other affairs as an opportunity to seize Chen Yong's sore foot and force him to cooperate with my Zhang family on horse affairs. Now that the connections and connections have been notified, all the benefits that should be given have been given. If it is because of Chen Zhi is alone, and the whole thing has changed, who will be responsible for the loss? Will you make up for me?"

Cold sweat streamed down Wang Bu's forehead, and he hurriedly said: "My benefactor, don't worry. In my opinion, even if the emperor is biased, the affairs of the academy involve many big families, and the emperor cannot decide with just one word. .”

"Quickly go and make sure!" Zhang Ying narrowed his eyes, "The Emperor can't decide with just one word, but with his intervention, we won't be able to do many things. Originally, it was hard to say whether Chen Zhi would be able to do it or not. Many people were worried. I am not optimistic about him, but I have to plan for the worst case scenario in everything. The reason why I dare to contact all parties and promise benefits when the situation is unclear is because, no matter how unfavorable the situation is, I can turn it around through my connections. , is developing in the direction I want, but the prince agreed to Chen Zhi’s invitation, which disrupted the plan. If the emperor also gets involved, how can I intervene? "

His words made it clear that originally, regardless of whether Chen Zhi could keep his word and resolve the dispute in the academy, with the intervention of the powerful Zhang family, he could turn this matter into an opportunity. But as soon as the emperor opened his mouth, things changed. To lose the certainty of victory.

Wang Bu did not defend himself and nodded: "Don't worry, my benefactor, I will go to the Xu family and discuss it with them. After all, it is the Xu family who is coming forward now. We will assist. I believe that with the strength of our two families, we can make the remaining Everyone in the group no longer accepts Chen Zhi's invitation."

"Well, indeed, although the situation has changed, Chen Zhi's momentum must not be allowed to rise again. It must be eradicated from the source." Zhang Ying nodded, suddenly thought of something, then narrowed his eyes and said calmly. He said loudly: "Chen Zhi will never be satisfied with just inviting everyone to write articles. Judging from what he said at the Taiyue Department, he must have more than one purpose. Everyone in music, calligraphy, and even painting skills, etc., is afraid that he will be invited He will be invited when he comes down, and if that’s the case, then we have to cut off his thoughts in advance!”

"My subordinates understand!" Wang Bu nodded, "Before he actually takes action, he must first settle all these matters so that Chen Zhi cannot invite him!"

"That's the truth! Go, go, don't let me down this time." Zhang Ying waved his hand and sent Wang Bu away. Then he thought for a moment and called in another person, his steward, "You go to the Yu family and Come over, send an invitation to Yu Liang, invite him to come and taste tea tomorrow, and say that the old man has newly obtained precious and good tea."

"promise!"

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"Brother Chen, I heard that the emperor still invites you to eat in the palace? This is no small favor. Many ministers have made great contributions, or have sufficient qualifications and age to receive this honor."

Late at night, Chen Zhicai came back from the palace and was greeted by the admiration of Tao Ya and others. Normally at this time, they had all gone to bed, but today they had something on their minds, so they were all waiting in the courtyard.

"Brother Tao, what you said is that Brother Chen also made great contributions!" Before Chen Zhi could say anything, Liu Gang became a little unhappy, "The death of Liu Yuan is inseparable from Brother Chen! It was his great contribution! "

Tao Ya smiled and said: "That's right, that's right, I made a mistake."

"We don't need to say these polite words," Chen Zhi laughed, "Then Liu Yuan's death was just a coincidence, and it can't be regarded as any credit at all. If it weren't for the imperial court's situation, so what? Can it be blamed on me? If outsiders don’t know what’s going on, and there are many misinformation, then that’s it. Why do you also speak like this? It’s a bit out of touch.”

"Hahaha!" Zhao Xingze laughed and said: "Anyway, this is a good thing and a happy event. We have prepared wine and food, and we are waiting for Brother Chen to come back and have a drink."

"It's this time, and there's actually a banquet." Chen Zhi also laughed. He didn't say anything about the late night or that he had eaten in the palace, and he immediately agreed.

A group of people immediately sat around and drank happily. While eating and drinking, they also asked about what happened in the palace and what Chen Zhi and the emperor had talked about.

Chen Zhi didn't hide anything, so he gave an overview of the matter, but the book he used to explain it had been left behind by Emperor Liu Dai. He read it repeatedly, like looking at a treasure, and now he can only explain it to a few close friends out of thin air. Fortunately, what Chen Zhi said was clear, and Tao Ya and the others were also smart people, and they quickly heard the key points in it. Although they didn't quite understand it in many places, they were also faintly aware of the convenience. "If it's true as Brother Chen said, once the golden song review is established, the way of rhythm can indeed be compared. But in this way, will those academies that have failed be reconciled?" Liu Gang put forward his own opinion. doubt.

Chen Zhize said: "This involves a periodic issue, because this matter, temporarily named Golden Melody Review, is not just held once. Every time it is held, it is actually a competition, and the daily disputes are directly gathered together. break out."

"I see, that's it, I understand." Lu Ying's eyes lit up, "In this way, this dispute has not actually disappeared, but has been controlled and restrained, and because of the participation and criticism of many authorities, The evaluations received are undoubtedly very representative, and no one will raise objections on the spot. Even if some people are dissatisfied, because they know there will be another evaluation, they will devote all their energy to daily practice. , waiting for the next opportunity.”

"This is a good thing," Zhao Xing also nodded and smiled, "Even if we don't think about it from the perspective of this dispute, let's just say this criticism. It was not easy for many people to come forward to criticize. This was not easy in the past. The original Moon Day comment, many people You can't get it if you ask for it. After all, everyone's comments are something you can meet but cannot ask for. In contrast, with such an opportunity, for those academy students, being able to get the comments of famous people is sometimes more valuable than the ranking itself. significance."

"But..." Tao Ya asked, "If we want to accomplish what Brother Chen said, the emperor's support alone may not be enough. After all, the emperor cannot force celebrities to come and criticize, and what Brother Chen wants to do is To complete it, it will undoubtedly require the participation of many celebrities. Although three people have been invited, it is only for articles. If you want to invite many other celebrities, you still have to go through some twists and turns."

Chen Zhi nodded and said: "It is indeed not a simple matter, but there is no need to worry, because participating in the appraisal has many benefits for the celebrities. This is what I have made an agreement with Shouzhuo and Nanshan academies. The reason is that I believe that after seeing and criticizing once, some knowledgeable people will understand that this is not about me asking them to do something, but about giving them a chance."

"Chance? What chance?"

"An opportunity to take their reputation to the next level!" Chen Zhi looked at the person in front of him and said slowly, then changed the topic, "Okay, let's drink until now. There is still time before the agreed time. One day, tomorrow I will invite a few more people, and at the same time take a look to see if the arrangements have been made at the Taile Department."

"Okay, tomorrow is also a critical moment, so I won't interrupt you." Tao Ya and others dispersed, "Brother Chen, I don't know how many people in this city are staring at this place."

"Of course we can't let them down."

With this idea in mind, Chen Zhi and Liu Gang continued to invite everyone in the article early the next morning. The first person to visit was Luo Xun, who had visited once before.

"I have already thought about it and will not be involved in this matter. With the prince coming forward, I believe it is enough."

Luo Xun is not young, about 50 years old. His residence in the city is elegantly decorated, with water and a pavilion in the garden. It was in that pavilion that he met Chen Zhi.

But this man's reply shocked Liu Gang. After hearing this, he couldn't help but ask: "Master Luo, you said before that you were too urgent once. When you come to the door for the second time, you will give us a satisfactory answer." Why, why have you changed your mind now?" Liu Gang also accompanied Chen Zhi that time, and he heard that Luo Xun was quite tempted at the time. The so-called consideration was just a formal refusal to show his identity. , so Chen Zhi and the others were the first to find him today.

Unexpectedly, this man's attitude suddenly changed.

After hearing this, Luo Xun was not angry. Instead, he smiled and said: "Liu Sheng, I said consideration before. Naturally, the decision was made after weighing the pros and cons. How can it be called a change of heart? What you said is wrong."

"But..." Liu Gang was about to say more, but Chen Zhi stretched out his hand to stop him.

After stopping his friend's words, Chen Zhi stood up directly and said with a smile: "Since Mr. Luo has made a decision, naturally we will not force him to do so, but there are some things that I want to make clear to Mr. Luo."

"Oh? But it doesn't matter." Luo Xun smiled lightly and looked at Chen Zhi, not caring. He actually broke his promise, but he had already agreed with the Xu family on terms and did not put Chen Zhi at all. In eyes.

Chen Zhi naturally understood the reason behind this and said: "Mr. Luo, the Taile Department has helped your son and grandson in the past, and you have also made a promise. Now I won't argue with you. I just hope that Mr. Luo won't do it because of I regret my choice today!”

(End of this chapter)