Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
Even Zhou Zhen looked at Zhou Kang very curiously.
"Is there still such a thing? Then tell me carefully!"
Zhou Kang smiled and nodded, turned to look at Zhao Feng, and found that Zhao Feng had been winking at him. Zhou Kang gave Zhao Feng a reassuring smile, and then spoke slowly.
"You must know that my second brother held a poetry gathering two years ago and invited many literary talents to participate."
"These people are among the best talents in our Great Zhou Dynasty. We just want to see how talented the literati in our Great Zhou Dynasty are. The person in charge of selecting them is Mr. Zhang Ge of the Hanlin Academy."
Upon hearing this, the officials couldn't help but nodded, and they also remembered this matter.
Mr. Zhang Ge from the Hanlin Academy was undeniably the number one in literature among the entire Zhou Dynasty. The poetry society with him as the judge must have a high gold content.
Zhou Kang continued.
"At that time, Governor Zhao was just a disciple invited by me, but at the poetry meeting, he used his astonishing talent to write several masterpieces in succession!"
"Not only the boss of Zhang Ge was impressed, but even the prefect Zhao outperformed all the others. It can be said that all the literati were convinced!"
After Zhou Kang said this, he looked at Prime Minister Feng Shen with a smile.
"Prime Minister Feng, the poems of this prefect Zhao are still widely circulated in the capital and even in the entire Zhou Dynasty. How can it be said that he has no reputation in literature?"
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but widen their eyes and looked at Zhao Feng in disbelief.
They had heard about the original poetry meeting, and had also seen the collection of poems circulated in the society, and several of them were masterpieces with Zhao as the author.
These handed down works are not only profound in artistic conception, but also very popular among the people. Even many literati praised these poems.
If these poems were written by Zhao Feng, then Zhao Feng’s reputation in literature would indeed qualify him for the position of Zhongshu Sheren!
Feng Shen frowned slightly, not expecting such a thing to happen.
Now his plan may be ruined.
While thinking like this, Zhou Kang suddenly took out a few pieces of paper.
"Prime Minister Feng, if you don't believe me, these were written by Governor Zhao when he visited my house a few days ago."
"Why don't you please take a closer look to see if Magistrate Zhao's literary attainments are enough to hold this position?"
When Zhou Zhen heard this, he quickly waved his hand. The eunuch next to him came down and sent the poem manuscripts to Zhou Zhen.
Zhou Zhen took it over and looked at it, then couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and chanted softly.
"Don't you see, the water of the Yellow River is coming up from the sky?"
"Don't you see, Gaotang Mingjing is sad and has gray hair?"
"This, was this really written by you?"
Zhou Zhen looked at Zhao Feng in shock. Although Zhao Feng sighed inwardly, he had no choice but to cup his hands and say.
"Your Majesty, this was indeed written by me while drunk. They are just some vulgar poems and cannot be considered elegant..."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhen suddenly slapped the dragon chair.
"fart!"
Just two words shocked all the civil and military ministers in the court.
Zhou Zhen also realized that he was a little out of character, but what Zhao Feng said was clearly nonsense.
If such poems are still not worthy of being elegant, then I am afraid that the popular poems in the Zhou Dynasty can be used as toilet paper!
Zhou Zhen shook the test manuscripts in his hands and said to Feng Shen.
"Prime Minister Feng, our Great Zhou Dynasty has always admired literature. How about asking Prime Minister Feng to take a look at these poems in person?"
Feng Shen nodded, took the trial manuscripts from the eunuch's hands, looked at them briefly, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Kang asked with some confusion.
"Does Prime Minister Feng think these poems are not well written? Why does he shake his head and sigh?"
Feng Shen shook his head and said with admiration on his face.
"No, these poems are really good. The talent of these poems alone is enough for Governor Zhao to enter the Hanlin Academy and become a Hanlin bachelor!"
"I just lament, why wasn't such a talented person discovered earlier? Otherwise, our Zhou Dynasty would surely be prosperous now!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhen couldn't help but smile.
"So, has Prime Minister Feng agreed to promote Magistrate Zhao to the post of Zhongshu Sheren?"
Feng Shen nodded. At this point, there was nothing he could do to stop him. If he continued to mess around, he would definitely lose his integrity.
Zhou Zhen couldn't help laughing and looked at the confused Zhao Feng.
"Prefect Zhao, from today on, you will be a member of Zhongshu Sheng of Zhongshu Province!"
Zhao Feng felt very ridiculous at this time. He just came to the capital to report on his duties. How could he suddenly move from a local official to one of the three provinces?
And he still holds such an important position!
This is equivalent to the village chief of a small place suddenly being promoted to prime minister!
At this time, Zhao Feng only felt that he must be dreaming, standing there dumbly and at a loss.
Zhou Kang reminded quickly.
"Mr. Zhao, why don't you accept the order and thank me?"
Only then did Zhao Feng react and looked at Zhou Zhen's eyes, only to find that there was a trace of displeasure in Zhou Zhen's eyes.
Zhao Feng opened his mouth. He originally wanted to refuse, but he still bowed down very respectfully: "Your Majesty, I accept the order and thank you!"
Zhou Zhen then smiled and nodded, looking very satisfied.
Zhao Feng wanted to refuse this matter, but this matter had gone through twists and turns in the court, and now it had been completely settled by Zhou Zhen. If he refused now, he might not be able to lose his head.
This matter can only be slowly found again.
Zhao Feng also knows what position Zhongshu Sheren is in. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has reached the sky in one step.
But the problem is that what I fear most is entering the court. Now not only has he entered the court, but he has also entered the Zhongshu Province and has become a figure that all officials are closely watching.
This is not a good thing for your future career!
Unfortunately, it was too late to say anything now. Seeing Zhou Zhen leaving with great satisfaction, Zhou Kang smiled and said to Zhao Feng.
"Congratulations, Mr. Zhao!"
Zhao Feng waved his hand quickly and said with a bitter look on his face.
"Your Highness, you clearly know that this is not my intention..."
Zhou Kang shook his head and lowered his voice.
"You come to my house later and I will explain to you what is going on."
"As for now, I'm afraid you're busy."
Zhou Kang said, signaling Zhao Feng to pay attention behind him. Zhao Feng turned around and saw all the people in the courtroom walking over with smiles on their faces and hands in hand to congratulate him.
"Congratulations to Mr. Zhao on your promotion!"
