Fu Song

Chapter 132 Dark Arrow
Hearing Chen Gui's words, Zhao Suo raised his eyebrows slightly, and said indifferently: "Next year's exam is fine, but the Jinshi exam is a gathering of countless elites from the state. Although Erlang of the Xiao family has some reputation in Bianliang, but looking at the world, It’s not necessarily possible to be more outstanding.”

"That's true!" Russell stroked his neatly trimmed beard, and said with a smile: "I have read some of Xiao Chongwen's usual poems, poems and articles. It’s really hard to try to hold it steady.”

"The kingdom is full of talents, the Erlang of the Xiao family has a great reputation, but he has to be careful that he will fall badly when the time comes." Zhao Suo said.

Chen Gui looked on coldly, but his heart was like a bright mirror.Xiao Chongwen's talent is not important, what matters is that he is a member of the Xiao family, and Xiao Yu has always been a main fighter, and has an extremely close relationship with King Jing Zhao Zhe. Now that the officials are jealous of King Jing, the Xiao family will naturally became the object of wariness.

Chen Gui decided to help Xiao Chongwen.

Today, the conversation between the officials and Russell got out, and I'm afraid that Xiao Chongwen's Jinshi examination in the past year will be ruined.There are so many people in the court who are good at reading faces!The officials are obviously dissatisfied with the Xiao family, and it will not be too simple to find an excuse to get rid of Xiao Chongwen's Jinshi.

And this delay is three years!

Helping Xiao Chongwen, that is, helping King Jing, a few words can be exchanged for the favor of King Jing and Xiao Yu, it is worth it.

"Officials, Jieshan!" Chen Gui said with a smile: "The candidates in Bianliang's examination have always been the highest in the country, and their quality is also one of the best. Xiao Chongwen can beat many scholars in Bianliang, let these people Convinced, it can be seen that his talent is well-deserved. Under normal circumstances, Xiao Chongwen will definitely take a place in the Jinshi examination, unless he encounters some unexpected circumstances. Otherwise, other scholars in Beijing will be surprised!"

Stereotypes mean more than they say.

In the Guochao Jinshi Examination, each subject is in the early [-]s, and the test papers of the guys in the early [-]s who have won the lottery will be announced on the list.The officials really want to hold back, and if they don't understand Xiao Chongwen, when the papers are released, I'm afraid there will be an uproar in the world.

Chen Gui is here to remind the officials and Russell of such a major event as the selection of scholars from the imperial court, but they must not make any fools.If you can be ignorant of Xiao Chongwen today, how do you know that you won't be ignorant of other people in the future?

The scholars of the Song Dynasty had no fear of scolding the emperor.

Hearing the implication of Chen Gui, Zhao Suo's face changed slightly, but Luo Su smiled and said: "As long as his talent is really capable of overwhelming many talented people, what's the point of giving him the number one scholar? , has always been fair and just.”

Chen Gui said with a smile: "If you talk about the skill of doing things, this Xiao Chongwen is really a top scholar, but if you talk about his writing, his level is a little lower. In my opinion, this person is still short of the top one. , but it is more than enough in the second class."

There are only three people in the first class, the champion, the second, and the third.

"This person is really good at what he does!" For this point, Russell greatly agreed: "Just look at the way this person regained the Hengshan party item this time. Ma Xing is such a picky person, but I heard It is said that Ma Xing has already made a wish to this Xiao Chongwen, as long as Xiao Chongwen passes the Jinshi examination, he will ask him to go to Shaanxi Road, and promise to give him a position of the sixth grade, this is amazing!"

Zhao Suo's brows could not help but frown. Xinke Jinshi, even the number one scholar, is at most a position of the seventh rank, but the higher the examination position, the person can get the position of Shu Jishi, which is a bright career in the future. Indispensable channel.

Ma Xing actually promised Xiao Chongwen a sixth-rank official position!

When Ma Xingzhen did this, he would be in trouble instead.It is obviously unnecessary to easily refute the face of a pacifier, and there is no legitimate reason.

"Xiao Chongwen is really going to Shaanxi Road, and Xiao Ding is like a tiger with wings added." Luo Su took a sip of tea, coughed lightly, and said: "Brothers are of the same mind, their profits cut through gold, Xiao Ding is brave, Xiao Cheng is resourceful, and even To destroy Li Xu, the brothers of the Xiao family will definitely make meritorious service. At that time, Xiao Ding may be called a military envoy if he is less than [-] years old. As for Xiao Cheng, with his ability, with horses Xing's care for talents and his appreciation for him will inevitably lead to continuous promotion. Maybe in a few years, Xiao Cheng's green robe will be replaced by a red robe or even a purple robe. At that time, Ma Xing will return to the Bianliang was promoted to the two prefectures, and on the Shaanxi road, I am afraid that no one can suppress the Xiao brothers!"

Hearing Russell's words that seemed plain but were actually extremely cruel, Chen Gui's expression changed a little, and he couldn't help scolding Russell for being vicious.

This is a hint that the Xiao Brothers may form a new force on Shaanxi Road in the future!

"Jieshan, that's over!" Chen Gui frowned, "To accuse people of meritorious service with nonsense is not the action of an important minister of a country, nor is it the action of a gentleman."

Luo Su chuckled: "Jing Sheng, it sounds like I'm not very friendly to the Xiao family, but after a closer look, I know that I'm for the Xiao family, and even better for the imperial court."

Chen Gui glanced at the other party in annoyance. With such a big hat on, he couldn't say anything more.

"Okay, okay, you two, why are you arguing over these unnecessary things!" Zhao Suo waved his hand, but he had already made up his mind.

If this Xiao Chongwen is really so talented that he can't hold back in next year's Jinshi examination, then he should simply think of a way so that Ma Xing can't ask him for this person at all.

By holding Xiao Chongwen and Xiao Yu in Bianliang and tied to him, he is not afraid of what Xiao Ding will do in the west.Zhao Suo admired Xiao Ding's bravery and ability to use troops very much. Whether it was to suppress Li Xu's rebellion or to attack the Northern Liao Dynasty in the future, Xiao Ding was indispensable.

"Since it has been decided to withdraw troops from the Hebei side, the matter on the west side has to be done more quickly." Picking up the booklet in front of him again, Zhao Suo said: "The money and food that Ma Xing needs, the Political Affairs Hall must hurry up and prepare, and spend the most time. Send it over as fast as possible. We must not miss the important event on Shaanxi Road."

"Yes, official." Russell nodded.

Chen Guidao: "There is one more thing that needs to be reported to the officials, because it is about the Fan soldiers. Ma Xing also mentioned it in the excerpt."

Every time there is a big war, the imperial court will inevitably conscript Fan soldiers. This is also a common practice, and Zhao Suo naturally knows it.

"Is it about conscripting the Hengshan party item as a fan soldier?" Zhao Suo asked.

"Yes!" Chen Gui said: "Historically, the imperial court has not paid any money to conscript foreign soldiers. But this time Hengshan's situation is quite special. Hengshan's party has just been attached to it, and it needs to work hard to win over. So Ma Xingzuo asked the imperial court to expand and show off As the deputy commander of the Guangrui Army, Ren Duozhong was the training envoy of the Hengshan Regiment, and allocated a certain amount of money and food for the Hengshan Fanbing to reassure him."

"Is this to seal these people's real jobs?" Zhao Suo hesitated, if this precedent was set, I'm afraid there will be some sequelae in the future.

"Officials, the party members are good at fighting, whether it is to defeat Li Xu now, or to attack Beiliao in the future!" Chen Gui said: "They are all useful. With a mere position and a little money, they can be driven to be the pioneers of the battle. The minister thinks it's a good deal."

"I'm afraid that these Tibetans will just sit there, and they won't be able to control them in the future!" Luo Su said, "Can Xiao Ding really control these Tibetans?"

Chen Gui glanced at Luo Su. There was a trap hidden in these words. If someone else, he might not be able to hear it, but he, Chen Gui, also struggled to climb out of the officialdom step by step. What Luo Su wanted to say, he was It's clear when you hear it.

Sure enough, after listening to Russell's words, the official's eyes flashed another gloomy haze.

"Officials, speaking of this matter, it is also Xiao Cheng's problem!" Chen Gui said: "He recovered the Hengshan party items too quickly, so that Li Xu had to start in advance. But Shaanxi Road is not yet fully prepared. Well, at least, there is not enough food and supplies to deal with Li Xu."

Zhao Suo nodded slightly. Originally, it took one to two years to complete this matter. As a result, Xiao Cheng ran to Hengshan, and Li Xu would be eaten alive if he did not rebel.

"So right now, all we can rely on is the Hengshan party item. This is why Ma Xing, regardless of the established rules, wants to ask for food and wages for the Hengshan soldiers. At our current speed, at least until next spring and summer At the turn of the century, Ma Xing was ready to attack Li Xu aggressively, but before that, he could only rely on Hengshan Fan soldiers to maintain it." Chen Gui said: "If you want the horse to run, there is no reason not to feed the horse ?”

"Everything that Ma Xing played is on the right track!" Zhao Suo returned Ma Xing's notes to Russell, and said, "As for how much food and weapons to give to the soldiers, the two ministers can discuss and decide on their own. .”

"Yes!" Chen Gui said.

Luo Su thought for a while and said, "Officials, since they have given money and food to the Hengshan Fan soldiers, it is equivalent to giving them a proper title. According to the usual practice, the imperial court will also send officials to conduct inspections and checks."

"Ma Xing is naturally aware of these things. It would be better if you leave it to him." Chen Gui hurriedly said, Luo Su is going to put people in Xiao Ding's place. I don't want another voice to appear there.

"Well, just let Ma Xing send people there." On this point, Zhao Suo agreed with the stereotyped point of view, "He is capable and loyal, and he will not fool me!"

Seeing that Zhao Suo had spoken, Russell nodded with a smile and said nothing.

Walking out of the warm Yanfu Palace, Chen Gui put on his cloak, looked at Luo Su and said, "Jieshan, why bother?"

The meaning of stereotypes naturally means that Russell is trying to target the Xiao family today.

"Jing Sheng, Luo has absolutely no selfishness!" Russell said seriously.

Chen Gui shook his head, and the two cupped their hands, one headed east, the other headed west, but parted ways.

(End of this chapter)