Seeing that Chang Sun Chong didn't speak, Dou Huai'an became even more suspicious. Could it be that the rumors from the outside world were true? Was Changsun Chong really deposed as an eunuch by Luo Zhang?
Changsun Chong didn't notice Dou Huaian's expression. If he knew what he was thinking, he would probably beat him up.
After being stunned for a moment, Changsun Chong finally said: "I'm not here to have fun today, but I came here specifically to discuss important matters with your brother Huai'an!"
"Discussing important matters? I wonder what important matters Master Chong came to discuss with me?" Dou Huai'an asked, and he was also very confused. His friendship with Changsun Chong was just like that, neither good nor bad. Although they were both relatives of the emperor, but before , Changsun Chong had never even looked at him, Dou Huai'an. He was so arrogant when he met him, how could he talk to him like this.
It’s no wonder that my aunt is His Majesty’s favorite eldest grandson Queen, and the Queen in their family is just Gaozu’s queen. Gaozu has abdicated for so many years and has no influence in the court. In addition, Empress Dowager Dou died long ago, and the Dou family Naturally, it cannot be compared with the Changsun family. With the presence of Changsun Wuji, the Changsun family is even more prosperous.
Therefore, Dou Huaian was puzzled that Changsun Chong came to him to discuss important matters.
"I wonder if Yan Lai Tower was smashed a few days ago. Does Brother Huai'an have any thoughts?" Changsun Chong said with a smile on his face.
Just don't mention it. When Changsun Chong mentioned it, Dou Huaian's face immediately turned cold.
"Is it possible that Young Master Chong is here to make fun of me today?" Dou Huaian said coldly.
"No, why would I make fun of Brother Huai'an? Aren't I here to discuss important matters with you? Looking at Brother Huai'an, I'm afraid he's still worried about Luo Zhang's son, right?" Changsun said indifferently.
"So what?" Dou Huaian still said with a sullen expression.
Changsun Chong was not angry, but continued: "You have a grudge against Luo Zhang, and so do I. Luo Zhang's son caused me to lose in the competition and was embarrassed. He even ran to his house two days ago. You want to bet money with me so that I can be scolded by my father. I have a sworn hatred with him, and you also have a hatred with him. The so-called enemy of my enemy is my friend. I don’t think Brother Huaian will let go so easily. The store was smashed, right?"
"Put it down? How can you let it go? I want to drink its blood and eat its flesh!"
Dou Huai'an's eyes turned red when he mentioned Luo Zhang's smashing of the store. This incident was a great shame and humiliation for him. Moreover, in the Dou family, he was also questioned by many people, who believed that he was not worthy of being the heir to the family head. , even the store was smashed, what else to do?
Dou Huai'an didn't say anything about this, but he hated Luo Zhang so much that he wanted to deal with Luo Zhang, but he couldn't do it. He was also worried about this matter these days. He didn't expect that Changsun Chong would come to him today. Could it be that......
"Hahaha, okay, okay, I feel the same way. I hate Luo Zhang to the core. Since I have the same enemy and the same purpose as brother Huai'an, how about brother Huai'an join forces with me?" Changsun Chong narrowed his eyes.
"Join forces? How to join forces?" Dou Huai'an was moved by Chang Sun Chong's proposal. He had no way of attacking Luo Zhang. Maybe Chang Sun Chong could do it, and joining forces was not impossible.
"I heard that Luo Zhang will take the imperial examination tomorrow. When the time comes..." Changsun Chong patiently explained to Dou Huaian.
Listening to Changsun Chong's words, Dou Huaian's eyes became brighter and brighter as he listened, and finally he put his hands on his hands and laughed: "Hahaha, okay, that's good. There is still a way for Young Master Chong, so just do it according to Young Master Chong's method. I'll come find him. It’s time for Luo Zhang to look good!”
"Come, drink to our success!" Changsun Chong raised his glass and signaled.
"Okay, let's drink to our success!" Dou Huaian said with a smile.
Luo Mansion, Luo Zhang, who was studying hard and making progress every day, suddenly sneezed, and then the sweet sound of the system sounded in his mind.
"Hate value from Changsun Chong +1000"
"From..."
"Hate value from Dou Huaian +1000"
"From..."
"Huh? How come these two people raised their hatred value at the same time? Could it be that..." Luo Zhang secretly guessed in his heart.
What to do with so many thoughts, the troops will come to block the water and the earth will cover it up. Even if these two people join forces, it won't matter. As long as it is not Changsun Wuji, they will not be able to make any big waves.
Luo Zhang no longer paid attention to these two people, and was immersed in pain again.
Early on the next morning, with his grandma and others looking forward to seeing him off, Luo Zhang rode a tall horse and, escorted by Wu Shaobin, headed towards the palace hall, the test site for the imperial examination.
The imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty were divided into regular examinations and system examinations. The regular examinations were held every year, while the system examinations were held every three years. Luo Zhang participated in the system examinations.
Originally, Luo Zhang was not qualified to take the exam. If he wanted to take the exam, he must be a student who had taken the regular exam, which is the so-called county exam, state exam and passed it before he could come to Chang'an to take the exam.
But His Majesty authorized Luo Zhang to refer to it, so he skipped the process of taking the county and state exams and directly took the system exam.
There are many subjects in the examination, which are divided into seven subjects: literature, military merit, officialdom, talent, talent, Confucianism, virtue, loyalty and uprightness.
Needless to say, the test is about your poetry and songs. In layman's terms, military merit is to see whether you have military talents and whether you can be a general.
The official test is to test whether you are a county magistrate, and the talent test is to see whether you have special talents, such as arithmetic, astronomy, geography, etc.
If you don't meet, it's to see if you can become an official. Confucianism is naturally what Luo Zhang is looking at these days.
As for virtuousness, loyalty and uprightness, it is the last one. It requires you to ask questions in person to see if your answers have a loyal and upright heart.
At that time, His Majesty will come to the site to observe. The treatment for those who are admitted is that those with excellent grades will be directly promoted to officials, and secondly, their background will be given.
Luo Zhang already had a title and an official position. To be honest, he came to take this examination just for fun. If Gao Yang hadn't put forward this condition, Luo Zhang would not have taken any imperial examination at all.
For so many subjects in the imperial examination, Luo Zhang was one of the top two. Some he could understand, but some were not what he was good at at all, such as Confucianism, officialdom, and military merit. These were not Luo Zhang's. What you are good at.
It is not unusually difficult to get into the top three, but His Majesty gave him a fatal order that he must get into the top three, otherwise he would have to look good, which is simply difficult for him.
Riding on the horse, Luo Zhang had a gloomy look on his face. He himself was opposed to marrying Gao Yang, but Li Shimin wanted to tie him up and make him work for him, so he made this move. .
Luo Zhang doesn't object to this matter. What he objects to is the issue of selection. You said that if it were Changle or Qinghe, Luo Zhang agreed, but it was Gao Yang. In his heart, he was unwilling and unwilling. There's nothing you can do, your arms can't twist your thighs. You can't go to Li Shimin and say, Your Majesty, you can marry the princess, but can you give me another one?
I'm afraid that as soon as Luo Zhang says these words, Li Shimin will pull him out and give him a whip, and he will marry a princess with labor and capital. You kid is still picky, who will you beat if you don't?
Seeing that Luo Zhang was unhappy, Wu Shaobin joked: "What? You have no confidence in the imperial examination?"
Luo Zhang shook his head helplessly and said: "It would be great if I had confidence. How can you ask me to take the exams in so many subjects? You also know that I was just a beggar before. How could I have learned so many things? Your Majesty is so difficult for others." You want me to be in the top three, my uncle, how do you think I can be in the top three?"
Wu Shaobin nodded and said with a smile: "Indeed, I don't know what your majesty thinks, actually letting you take the imperial examination, let alone why Mei Niang likes you, I really don't understand, I don't understand."
Luo Zhang rolled his eyes. He was also very helpless towards his uncle. Since coming to their house, he has become more and more free of himself. Talking to him now is not as restrained as before, and he is much more casual. It's a good thing, but now that he often teases himself, he can't bear it anymore.
Luo Zhang naturally wanted to fight back. He rolled his eyes and realized his plan.
"I said, brother-in-law, you are already a grown-up. It's time to find a wife to carry on the family line, right? Look at Chen Kuifeng, how loving his wife is. You and I are so good, but you haven't thought about finding one? Do you want one? Brother-in-law, can I help you search for it?"
When asked about his pain point, Wu Shaobin's mouth twitched and he wished he could give Luo Zhang a slap in the face, but he could only think about it. He would not dare to do it, otherwise his protective sister would not have a fight with him when he got home.
He didn't dare to talk about what Luo Zhang said. If he did, Luo Zhang would probably make him blush.
Seeing that his uncle's arrogance was suppressed, Luo Zhang burst out laughing. This uncle was so cute. However, Luo Zhang was not joking. He really thought about finding a wife for this uncle. , But don’t be in a hurry, if you want to choose, just choose a good one, and I’ll discuss it with Mei Niang when I get back.
