Going to court is a chore.

The most bitter thing is eating. Chen An doesn’t like the food in the palace, so he mostly brings it himself.

He was holding a snack box in his left hand and lanterns in his right hand. He stood in front of the imperial city and sighed: "It's all white lanterns, and the light is so white. A group of people surrounded the imperial city. No matter how they look, they look like zombies siege!"

At this time, a familiar voice behind him asked, "What is a zombie?"

Chen An said casually: "It's the kind that people grow green hair when they die, turn into hard corpses, and can jump, which is very fun."

Bang!

Chen An put down the food box, covered his head and turned around. Bao Zheng behind him said angrily: "I have been thinking about these ghosts all day long, what kind of delicacy will it be!"

Chen An pointed at his left and right and said aggrievedly: "You can see if you look like it."

There were officials on both sides of the left and right. They stood under the city wall with lanterns. Because it was dark, their faces looked a little blurry and dull...

Bao Zheng suddenly felt a little cold on his body.

As soon as the city gate opened, all the ministers rushed in.

"Chen An, you went to the wrong place!"

Someone was still making fun of this. Bao Zheng was worried that Chen An would curse people at a young age, so he said, "I'll say it when others say it. I'll talk about it a few more times and you can get closer."

Who said that Lao Bao is rigid and unkind?

This is clearly a human spirit!

In the Chuigong Hall, Zhao Zhen yawned in seclusion and listened to everyone's reports.

When it was Bao Zheng's turn, he briefly explained the situation in Kaifeng Prefecture yesterday and finally made a suggestion.

"Your Majesty, it's early morning. The sky is still dark when all officials arrive at the imperial city. Can you please light some lanterns on the top of the city?"

“Why?”

Zhao Zhen found it very strange, because Lao Bao is the most shameful and wasteful one. Could it be that he is sleeping in a dizzy state today?

Bao Zheng said awkwardly: "Your Majesty, a group of people stood under the city with lanterns, looking a little strange."

"Yeah?"

After he said this, Zhao Zhen became interested and was about to go and check it out tomorrow morning.

"Chen'an is doing things safely, please see how to reward..."

But before that, he had to explain to Chen An.

As the saying goes, clear rewards and punishments are the way to prosperity. Chen An made contributions, how can he reward this?

"His Majesty."

Chen An came out in Xiao Qing's jealous eyes and said, "Your Majesty, I have received your kindness from you and suddenly became an official in white. How frightened is it. Suppressing the price of food is only a trivial matter. I will never dare to make a contribution to this and beg your Majesty to take it back."

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly with his head, thinking that although this boy was young, he was a steady person and skillful person, and he was a famous scholar.

"You are humble, this is a good thing. But I remember you owe a poem... You must not shirk today, write it quickly."

The emperor's words staggered the reward of Chen An, but it made Wen Yanbo and others feel a little embarrassed.

Is the official optimistic about Chen An?

Xiao Qing was so jealous that he could hardly control his emotions. He felt that Chen An was his opponent in his previous life and continued to cheat him in this life.

But when he thought about it, he laughed secretly again.

This is Chen An’s opportunity, but he doesn’t write poetry as soon as he wants. But the emperor’s decree is here, so you can try to use stools to make excuses.

Bao Zheng also felt that this matter was a bit troublesome.

When evaluating a person's knowledge and posting scriptures and meanings, they naturally cannot be seen by these important officials. Only poetry and articles are the criteria for their determination of a person's talents.

Last year, Su Shi wrote an article "The ultimate theory of punishment and loyalty" during the imperial examination, which attracted Ouyang Xiu's praise and even gave birth to an idiom - stand out.

Where is Chen An?

It seems that this guy has nothing to show off, right?

As for those two poems, the first one was too sneered by them for a long time. However, the second poem about plum blossoms was said to be too sneered by the dusk.

Chen An said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I am young and lack urgent wisdom, but I have a few poems that are endless."

Zhao Zhen was in a good mood and said, "Tell me quickly, otherwise I will let you go to the court every day."

This punishment is very powerful, and everyone can't help but laugh.

Chen An couldn't help but look like a slut when he heard this. If he really wanted him to go there every day, it would be worse than death!

So he quickly said, "I have it."

He frowned slightly, looking like an old pedantic, but in fact he was unconsciously pretending to be an old Chinese doctor.

"Be a farmer in the morning, and climb the emperor's hall in the evening..."

This is a bit straightforward and has no meaning, but it is more appropriate.

Isn’t Chen An accomplice to the court, and then the emperor suddenly pulled him to his side.

Zhao Zhen smiled slightly and felt very comfortable.

"Generals and ministers are not born with a splendid nature, so men should be self-reliant."

...

Chen An walked in the palace and felt that his eyes seemed a little strange.

He didn't know that his four poems had spread throughout the court, and he was a farmer in the morning and ascended to the emperor's hall in the evening. What a glory it was.

Later, Zhao Zhen made people pass on this poem, which was very solemn.

"If you have already established your foothold and don't make any mistakes in the future, you may be able to have a glimpse of the Political Affairs Hall. But you also have one shortcoming, that is, the imperial examination. Those who do not have a vocal title outside Donghua Gate are not considered serious officials, so I asked you to go to the imperial examination at that time... Oh, forgot, Chen Bian Zaiqian, but you are not at a loss."

Bao Zheng felt that he saw a pearl gradually being wiped away from dust and revealing some light.

But if this pearl wants to shine, it has to continue working hard.

"You need to work harder than others and make more contributions..."

Chen An knew this, so he expressed his humility today.

If the ministers in the court are compared to master's degree from famous universities, then Chen An is a child who graduated from elementary school.

"You rashly break into the court and stand by the emperor. Be cautious and cautious, otherwise today's glory will turn into tomorrow's disaster..."

Chen An turned around and bowed to thank him.

Bao Zheng smiled and said, "In the past, everyone thought you were a lucky minister, but after calming the price of food, even if you integrate into it, the rest depends on your own actions and do it well."

He patted Chen An on the shoulder and then left the palace alone.

Chen An looked at his back and suddenly asked, "Mr. Bao, do you have a guillotine?"

Bao Zheng shook his head.

Chen An laughed and said, "I'm crazy."

There is no dog-headed guillotine, but there is a living old bag.

He looked up at Lantian, feeling that his chest was infinitely wide.

"Cool!"

After going to the yamen, Chen An saw Zhao Zhongzhen as soon as he left the imperial city.

"Congratulations."

Zhao Zhongzhen smiled and stretched out his hand, and was slapped back by Chen An.

"What are you congratulating?"

Zhao Zhongzhen turned around and walked side by side with him and said, "My Weng Weng said you have gained a foothold now, and Xiao Qing is still lucky. So he drank too much at noon and danced happily..."

Zhao Yunkang dances?

Chen An dared not imagine that picture, it must be too beautiful.

Zhao Zhongzhen's face twitched and said, "My father said he had misunderstood and said you were a young Junyan."

When he got home, Zhuang Laoshi brought his family to welcome him.

"Congratulations to the young master for making his name in the capital."

"Congratulations to brother..."

Chen An looked at these families and felt warm in his heart.

If he gained a firm foothold, it means that the Shen family has taken root in Bianliang, and will gradually flourish in the future, and the trees will have deep roots...
Chapter completed!