There are thousands of boats on the Wei River.
Li Xuan looked at the approaching official ship in the distance and the vague figure standing on the official ship, and breathed a sigh of relief.
He Zhizhang is finally back.
Li Xuan turned sideways and looked to her side. Chen Ziang was standing on his left side and Lu Zangyong was standing on his right side.
Bi Gou and others stood behind Li Xuan.
Among these people, only Chen Ziang knew He Zhizhang, and the others were all scholars and talents he had met in Chang'an during this time.
Of course, most of them came from poor families, except for one Lu Zangyong... Lu Zangyong was born in the direct line of Dafang, the northern ancestor of the Fanyang Lu family.
Li Xuan was really surprised by Lu Zangyong, who had a slender figure but a shy look, even a little arrogant.
How did Fan Yanglu raise such a legitimate son? No wonder he would hang out with people like Chen Ziang.
While thinking, the official ship in the distance was approaching quickly, and Li Xuan couldn't help but show joy on her face.
Especially when the official ship stopped and He Zhizhang, dressed in a blue robe, elegant and indifferent, even a little lean, appeared in front of everyone, both He Ji and He Jiao were surprised.
After just a few years of not seeing each other, Ji Zhen has become a lot different, concise and calm.
He Zhizhang served as Tongren County Lieutenant under Yu Ze, and it was obvious that this was something he had gained through experience.
Li Xuan took Chen Zi'ang, Lu Zangyong, Bi Gou and others to stand a little further away, leaving the position directly welcoming He Zhizhang to brothers He Ji and He Zhi.
After all, they are blood uncles and nephews.
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Hei drove the carriage forward slowly, followed by He Ji and He Zhi on horseback on both sides. Behind him, Chen Ziang, Lu Zangyong and others also followed on horseback.
They were now going to Pingkangfang to cleanse themselves of He Zhizhang, so Li Xuan called Chen Ziang, Lu Zangyong and others.
"This is the letter that County Magistrate Yu asked his subordinates to bring to the prince. It is all about the current changes in the situation in Changzhou." He Zhizhang took out Yu Ze's letter and handed it to Li Xuan.
Today, in the Changzhou Governor's Office, Yao Yi is in charge of the overall situation as the chief historian.
As the magistrate of Tongren County, Yu Ze is Li Xuan's most trusted confidant even though he is located a little further back.
He would inform Li Xuan of any matters in Changzhou as soon as possible.
Yao Yi saw many things, but didn't care much about them.
Everything was handed over to Li Xuan in every detail.
As the governor of the state and the governor of Changzhou, Li Xuan was able to stay in Chang'an safely, naturally because he had his own set of methods.
Before the emperor had any other thoughts, Li Xuan had already used all means to control everything in Changzhou.
As for the others, Li Xuan was in charge in Chang'an, and any other Xiaoxiao who caused trouble in Changzhou were all executed.
All this could be hidden from others, but not from He Zhizhang, because he himself was Yuze's county captain, and he even did many things with his own hands.
"In addition, there is this list. Several other scholars who came back with Jizhen also have to take the imperial examination in this subject, but their standards are still barely there after all." He Zhizhang had a trace of worry on his face. He himself was never worried. Yes, but others are different.
Although these scholars were born as Tubo slaves, they were all educated in their early years. After Li Xuan rescued them from the Tubo people, he began to let Yu Ze teach them how to read.
An official school was even built in Tongren.
As long as he achieves a little bit, Yu Ze can be enlightened, and then he can slowly rise step by step.
When Yao Yi leaves Changzhou in the future, Li Xuan will be able to directly promote Yu Ze to Chang Shi.
Ensure that control of Changzhou does not lose control.
"I'm not afraid of the level. Next year, a few more people may be selected for the imperial examination. With a little bit of luck, I can squeeze in." Li Xuan put the letter aside.
"Is it because of the prince's affairs?" He Zhizhang asked in a low voice, looking cautious.
Li Xuan nodded lightly and said: "Let's count half of it. The other half is due to the Turkic war. Frontline officials and soldiers were mobilized frequently. Some people needed to be transferred there. The court easily and refused to release them, so they found a few new scholars to send them over. It’s also normal.”
"Are they going to the grassland too?" He Zhizhang looked at Li Xuan with worry in his eyes.
Li Xuan waved her hand and said: "Once these few are elected, the rest will be the matter of the officials. I will not interfere, but you..."
Li Xuan introduced most of the current situation in Chang'an to He Zhizhang in detail.
After He Zhizhang had a general impression, Li Xuan said: "His Majesty specially called you back from Changzhou this time. The original intention was to participate in next year's imperial examination, but now, the Queen of Heaven has decreed that you should participate in the "Qie" Editor's Notes on Rhyme."
He Zhizhang looked at Li Xuan with surprise on his face and asked: "Didn't the prince say that your majesty will let Ji Zhen participate in next year's imperial examination? If so, how can there be time to participate in the compilation and annotation of "Qie Yun", and why does he specifically ask Ji Zhen to participate? Among them? In addition, why can’t Lu Zang be used? Why is he also the most suitable candidate? "
"He won't go by himself." Li Xuan shook her head.
Since Empress Wu spoke, outstanding scholars could often be seen in the palace, but Li Xuan had never seen Lu Zangyong.
He Zhizhang was right. Lu Zangyong's family background and talent were enough to participate in the revision of books.
Li Xuan shook his head and said: "I asked him before, and he said that firstly, his brother Lu Zhaolin was there in the East Palace, so it was difficult for him to go there. Secondly, it was also because Chen Ziang and the others were not qualified to enter the East Palace, so they didn't go. .”
He Zhizhang nodded slowly, already somewhat understanding.
Lu Zangyong and Lu Zhaolin were both sixteenth-generation grandsons of Lu Zhi, a famous official in the Han Dynasty. They were brothers of the same generation.
But although Lu Zangyong called Lu Zhaolin his brother, in fact, the blood between the two parties had already broken out.
Although they are all direct descendants of the eldest family member of the northern ancestor of the Lu family, Lu Zhaolin's line has always been the eldest son and the eldest branch, while Lu Zangyong's line is the second son and second lineage.
Although before the Sui Dynasty, the long houses were more developed, but after entering this dynasty, Lu Zangyong's line suddenly rose...
"After Lu Zhaolin's family entered this dynasty, the family line declined, but they have always been the eldest brother. Now that they finally have a chance, if Lu Zangyong enters again, it is inevitable that he will steal the opportunity from his brothers." Li Xuan shook his head slightly, with a full face. Feeling.
The aristocratic families are not all in harmony, and the competition for political resources is far more intense than people imagine.
But Lu Zangyong is an anomaly.
Of course, this also has a lot to do with Lu Zhaolin's poor health.
That's why Lu Zhaolin became Sun Simiao's disciple, and Li Xuan also opened the door to him for the Taoist sect's sake.
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"Lu Zangyong's great-uncle Lu Chengqing was the prime minister in the late emperor's dynasty. Lu Chengqing's grandfather Lu Sidao was the compiler of "Qie Yun" at that time. And..." He Zhizhang looked at Li Xuan and said solemnly: "Your Highness, After all, the prince is in charge of this matter. Although Lu Zhaolin is a famous person in the world, Lu Zang’s talent is most useful to the prince. Please consider it carefully, Your Majesty."
Li Xuan paused for a moment, then nodded seriously.
Putting aside everything else, the purpose of compiling and annotating "Qie Yun" was to show Li Xianxu's openness to the valley and to recruit wise men.
But this does not mean that the aristocratic family has no role in this matter.
Quite the opposite actually.
Compiling and annotating "Qie Yun" is only the first step. Once the compilation and annotation of "Qie Yun" is completed, the next step is to promote it.
The people in the East Palace wanted to spread the word about it in all directions, so as to connect the famous families through "Qie Yun".
These things were originally done later, but the sudden appearance of the princess's choice of a husband made Li Xuan a little distracted.
Lu Zangyong also "encountered" him by chance today, and Li Xuan hadn't figured out what to do yet.
Li Xuan saw clearly the little tricks Lu Zang used.
Although there is no ill feeling, it is not easy for him to be used.
But if you think about it carefully, there may be other meanings in it.
Li Xuan pondered, and finally spoke slowly, "Some time ago, there was a happy event at home. Princess Taiping came with the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister. After that, she and the Princess spoke some personal words, and I was also asked a few questions. After that, , the Queen of Heaven used the king’s false words as an excuse to waive his salary for three months, and at the same time asked the Eastern Palace to consult scholars from various places on the shortcomings of "Qie Yun"..."
"Your Majesty just said that Chen Zi'ang is not qualified?" He Zhizhang raised his head, looked at Li Xuan, and said in surprise: "Your Majesty said... the Queen is watching..."
Li Xuan directly interrupted He Zhizhang and said: "This matter is just speculation. No one knows what the queen thinks, but Lu Zangyong is already over the age and is married."
Lu Zangyong is now twenty-five years old and has been married for many years.
Although he is a talented person in the Lu family, he has already been eliminated from this kind of thing. This is why Li Xuan did not want to bring him in.
"That's why, Your Majesty, it's even more important to bring him in." He Zhizhang raised his head, looked at Li Xuan, and said seriously: "Your Majesty's intention is the Queen's order, so you don't need to worry about it, but Your Majesty's intention is the Crown Prince, so Lu Zangyong, The prince must be brought in."
Li Xuan lowered her head and pondered.
Lu Zangyong's father, Lu Wei, is now the governor of Wei. His grandfather, Lu Chengli, was the Sima of Huzhou. However, his great-grandfather, Lu Chisong, was the Duke of Fanyang County who was personally granted the title by his great ancestor.
In fact, the reason why Lu Zangyong seems to have risen is actually related to Emperor Gaozu.
Lu Zangyong's great-grandfather Lu Chisong, who was also Lu Chengqing's father, not only had good relations with Emperor Gaozu back then, but also went directly to Taiyuan when the army started. He was one of the first batch of heroes who started the business.
Later, Lu Chisong was still the crown prince Li Gengling of Prince Li Jiancheng.
Fortunately, Lu Chisong had already died of illness before Xuanwu Gate, and he was not implicated afterwards.
Not like Zheng.
Today, the one with the highest official position in Lu Chisong's branch is Lu Yuanzhuang, the son of Lu Chisong's fourth son, Lu Chengji, who is now the governor of Jiazhou.
But the person with real power is Lu Chengqing's son Lu Chen, who is now a doctor in the Ministry of Personnel.
In the early years, Lu Zangyong did not take the scientific examination, but this time he took the scientific examination, it was inevitable that he would win, but it was difficult to say whether he would be the number one scholar.
"Okay." Li Xuan slowly lowered his head, and then said: "I will pay attention to Lu Zhaolin's absence in the East Palace that day."
"It's best that the prince doesn't come forward in person and let others come forward to receive Lu Zangyong." After a slight pause, He Zhizhang continued: "It's best for the prince to show up. In this way, whether Lu Zangyong can go again in the future depends on his own destiny. ”
"Let Su Liangsi do it, be more magnanimous, and I will go with you." Li Xuan raised his eyes to look at He Zhizhang, and when he nodded, he continued: "After the Queen of Heaven fined her salary, the family has paid attention to the princess's marriage, and I have begun to take care of him again. This year's scholars participated in "Qie Yun"..."
"All aristocratic families interested in the princess's marriage will send their children to participate in the Qie Yun competition, no, to participate in the current imperial examination." He Zhizhang looked at Li Xuan, and his breathing suddenly became heavy.
Li Xuan shook her head and said: "It seems that in this case, you have a small chance of winning the top prize, but it is precisely because of this that you have the greatest chance of fishing in troubled waters."
"Your Majesty, do you mean to let them kill each other?" He Zhizhang nodded lightly in sudden realization.
"You are already engaged. Although the Queen asked you to participate in the book revision, it is just a formality, and there are only three or five people who are really qualified to show their prominence in the matter of the Prince Consort. Fighting with each other may make His Majesty angry. In the end , this top pick will fall into your hands."
Li Xuan looked at He Zhizhang and said softly: "After all, it was His Majesty who called you back for this scientific examination."
He Zhizhang nodded solemnly, and then slowly bowed towards the palace.
(End of chapter)
