The rise of the late Song Dynasty reigns supreme

Chapter 409 It's a blessing to have you like this

Wang Shishi saw that Wei Shishi was smiling, and his expression was a little flat, not as eager as seeing Xing Bingyi, which made her a little disappointed, but she quickly turned around.Perhaps she has long been used to looking at people's eyes, so Wang Shishi quickly adjusted.

"This woman is not simple!" Song Huizong was taken aback for a moment, he clearly saw that Wang Shishi's face was a little unhappy, and it returned to normal in a blink of an eye.If it is not a person with a deep scheming mind, then he has encountered too many things and his mind is already at peace.

"I went on tour today in micro-clothes, and I didn't bring any valuable gifts. I will leave this for you as a souvenir!" Song Huizong took out three pieces of Phoenix jade pendants carved from Hetian jade from his bosom. They were crystal clear and must be priceless.

Zhao Gou saw that his father brought three yuan, and said dumbfoundedly: "Father, you are too foolish about this meeting gift!"

Song Huizong smiled awkwardly, Zhao Gou was right.Unwilling to miss this great opportunity, Song Huizong was also in a hurry when he left the palace, and brought gifts from the palace at random.He himself didn't remember who gave it to him, and kept it in the collection room. When he took it out on the road, he found that it was three yuan, and he didn't want to go back to the palace. , Xing Bingyi, and one piece was reserved for Zhao Gou himself.

Zhao Gou was dumbfounded by his father, he is a man, how could he wear the phoenix jade pendant, the phoenix is ​​a woman's thing.This was Song Huizong's wish again, Zhao Gou didn't want to spoil his father's interest, so he accepted it, and Xing Bingyi and Wang Shishi also accepted it.

In addition, the old lady also has gifts, but her gifts are nourishing things, like ginseng and so on.This was prepared by Webster, Song Huizong didn't think of it, so Webster thought about it for him, and rewarded it in the name of the emperor.

Now that Song Huizong's goal had been achieved, it was inconvenient for him to stay longer, so he got up and returned to the palace after sitting for a while, and everyone knelt down to see him off.Song Huizong was very satisfied, both Xing Bingyi and Wang Shishi were good.So he went back happily.

After Song Huizong left, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They always felt that they couldn't let go and were depressed.Now he's gone, with a burst of relief.After all, the emperor is the emperor, no matter how good the relationship is, you can't go beyond the rules, otherwise it will be a crime of disrespect.

Zhao Gou asked the two of them to put away the jade pendant, and then Xing Bingyi also sat for a while and left.The Chinese New Year is only a few days away, and I will continue to be busy after that.Zhao Gou stayed at home, and the only place he went out was the Prince Chu's Mansion. He didn't go to other officials' mansions. It was inconvenient for him at this time, and he didn't want to cause more trouble. One more thing is worse than one less thing.

After the new year, less than a month will be the time for the examination. Zhao Gou has already made up his mind, and he can't wait to start earlier.Although he doesn't think he can get the first place, he still has a great chance to take part in the palace examination. Only by taking part in the palace examination can he re-enter the court as an official.

Song Huizong meant to let Zhao Gou wait with peace of mind, and he would be crowned king after the coronation ceremony, and it would be okay to come out at that time.But Zhao Gou couldn't wait any longer. He gained fame in his own way, and only by becoming an official can he reach the highest peak of his life again.

Finally, after more than a month of waiting, the general examination finally started.The examination was presided over by the Ministry of Rites, the chief examiner was Pan Lianggui, and the deputy examiner was Xu Jingheng, the censor.As for the well-known gentlemen and deans in the capital, they all participated in it.

The content and form of the general examination are similar to those of the rural examination. The only difference is that it is not the local yamen servants, but the imperial guards invigilate the examination, which is very strict.Pan Lianggui has a great reputation, is strict in handling affairs, and has a reputation for being unselfish. If you want to make small moves under his nose, you must be careful; the supervisor Xu Jingheng has also gone through a series of incidents, and his reputation has spread far and wide.

At this time, there was an uproar in the county palace.Just because Zhao Gou, as the king of Guangping County and the prince, would actually take part in the imperial examination, which is really rare.Zhao Gou took part in the exam, and only Steward Wang knew about it. The others didn't know why. They were a little surprised, but they all shut up.

When Zhao Gou appeared among the many candidates, Pan Lianggui and Xu Jingheng looked at each other in blank dismay, not knowing which song they sang.But neither of them greeted Zhao Gou, and they remained motionless as if nothing had happened, while Pan Lianggui passed the inspection in Zhao Gou, realized something, smiled slightly, and nodded appreciatively: "You can teach me! "

"Why does Your Highness participate in the examination?" Xu Jingheng stared at Zhao Gou's leaving back in a daze, unable to understand what was going on.

Zhao Gou's participation in the imperial examination was somewhat related to Pan Lianggui, and he was stunned the moment he saw Zhao Gou again.If he hadn't suddenly remembered that he had suggested it, I'm afraid Pan Lianggui really didn't know what was going on.At the same time, Pan Lianggui also admired Zhao Gou's courage. He let go of his status as a county king and was willing to experience the life of a scholar. What kind of perseverance is this.

Fat Lianggui didn't know whether other princes had done this before, he believed in what he saw.Zhao Gou is the same as other candidates, there is no difference.Both of them saw Zhao Gou's qualifications, and there was no problem. They really relied on their own abilities to achieve the results.

Even though Pan Lianggui was loyal to the emperor, now he still admires Zhao Gou, thinking that this person is the master of the Ming Dynasty.Not only has a broad mind, but also has lofty ambitions, but also resourceful and flexible.If such a person cannot take on the great responsibility, then no one in the world would dare to take on the heavy responsibility.

"How could it be them?" Zhao Gou was shocked when he saw Pan Lianggui and Xu Jingheng. He has no influence.

Originally, Zhao Gou thought they would salute or say hello, so that would be really bad.Now Pan Lianggui and Xu Jingheng didn't say hello, but breathed a sigh of relief.Xu Jingheng wanted to say hello, he followed Zhao Gou, and he was considered to be half of the county prince's mansion, but Pan Lianggui shook his head to stop him, so he gave up.

"It's really dangerous, it almost ruined my plan!"

Next, the exam was started according to the procedure of the township exam, and Zhao Gou did not have any accidents, and continued to follow the same pattern, answering the questions as quickly as participating in the township exam and coming out.However, compared with the provincial examination, the general examination is much stricter. When you come out, you have to search your body again, and you have to search the room before you can be released.

"Your Highness!" Pan Lianggui and Xu Jingheng called out when there was no one around.

"There is no need to be too polite!" Zhao Gou smiled slightly and said, "Now I am just an examinee, and the two adults are the masters, so there is no need to be polite!"

"Why did Your Highness come here?" Pan Lianggui knew it well, but Xu Jingheng was at a loss, so he asked in a low voice.

Zhao Gou said with a smile: "Of course, you can only participate if you pass the steps!"

Xu Jingheng was taken aback for a moment, but was filled with admiration again.Just ask ten years of hard study, but too few people enter Longmen, and most of them have to participate in several times before they can enter the general examination, palace examination, etc.He asked himself that he was very knowledgeable, and he didn't have the confidence to say that his journey was smooth, because he also passed the exam several times before entering the palace exam.

Pan Lianggui answered, "Your Highness is worthy of being His Highness, you are really talented!"

Zhao Gou smiled and said nothing, Xu Jingheng didn't understand Pan Lianggui's words, but Zhao Gou understood.Because he embarked on this road, thanks to Pan Lianggui's guidance, otherwise he knew the suffering of scholars, but he didn't know the psychology of scholars, so he was a little grateful for this.

Then, Zhao Gou took his leave and left. Xu Jingheng watched Zhao Gou leave before he could figure out what was going on. What Pan Lianggui said made him even more confused, and his mind was still confused. , I didn't understand the meaning of the words.

"It's a blessing in the world to have you like this!"

(End of this chapter)