"Hey, Xingchen, do you think the three of them will come here?" On the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, it was the day when Huazijian opened its first conferment. Mei Yuanchen, Xia Chengxuan and Zhuge Xingchen came to the conferment hall early and looked for the study case. Sit still. As soon as he sat down, he heard Xia Chengxuan ask Zhuge Xingchen.
Zhu Ge Looking confused, he asked, "Who are the 'three of them' you are talking about?" Xia Chengxuan was not fooled and spat, "I won't bet with you!" He turned to the left and explained to Mei Yuanchen, "Those are the other three princes with different surnames: Baili Jianyi from the Baili family in Tianshuang County, Huangfu Tianzong from the Huangfu family in Youmin County, and Gongyang Songme from the Gongyang family in Cangsheng County." Turn right again. He said, "You are here, how can they not come?"
At the beginning of the Great China Dynasty, Xia Ruren rewarded meritorious ministers. The four generals Zhu, Bai, Huang, and Yang made brilliant military exploits and went to the city countless times. They were granted hereditary titles with different surnames. The emperor granted them the surnames Zhuge, Baili, Gongyang, and Huangfu respectively. They were awarded the four names of Limin, Tianshuang, Youmin, and Commons. County, stationed forever. In order to show their loyalty, the four kings with different surnames combined themselves and sent their eldest son to live in the capital as a pledge. Over time, it was gradually made of iron. It lasted for more than 300 years, and there was no exception. Zhuge Xingchen is the legitimate son of the Zhuge family. He holds the title of prince with a different surname and lives in the capital permanently.
"Why are you so sure?" Xia Chengxuan asked, tilting his head.
"Aren't you very convinced? Otherwise, why don't you accept my bet!" Zhuge Xingchen replied teasingly.
Xia Chengxuan laughed loudly after hearing this and said, "Hahaha, I guess you already knew the reason, but you came to trick Yuanchen and me. If I weren't here, I'm afraid Yuanchen would have to serve you this half-month meal!" Seeing Mei Yuanchen standing by, looking at the two of them blankly, looking very innocent, he explained to them, "Do you know why Xia Chenghuan and Xia Chengcan went to Huazijian together without an appointment?" Seeing Mei Yuanchen shaking his head, he was attached to them. In his ear, he whispered, "Because this year's doctor is the old prince!" Mei Yuanchen had not been in the capital since he was a child, and knew little about these relatives. At this time, he turned his neck and looked at Xia Chengxuan, and said helplessly, "It's better to not understand!"
"Chengxuan, I'm sorry for you!" Zhuge Xingchen stood up from his desk, walked to Mei Yuanchen's side and said softly, "The old prince is the eldest brother of the emperor's half-mother, and the eldest son of the late emperor is Prince Duanqin. His knowledge of civil and military affairs is unparalleled in the world and is incredible!" Zhuge Xingchen said this with respect and admiration on his face.
Emperor Yonghua was really mediocre among the former emperors, and it was almost impossible for him to ascend the throne. Later, the late emperor became seriously ill and was in danger of death. Several powerful princes fought to win the throne, and they fought each other to death, leaving each other dead and disabled. Prince Duan, who was originally the most popular and famous, was attacked at his residence. His leg was severely injured and disabled, and he finally missed the throne. Since he had no hope of ascending to the throne, Prince Duan turned to fully support his younger brother, Emperor Yonghua, who was Prince Hua at the time. Emperor Yonghua had been committed to the Taoist sect since he was young, and had no interest in the affairs of the world of high society. He had never fought with others or been an enemy. At this time, he was suddenly pushed out by King Duan, and there were few objections. Firstly, there are only two or three qualified princes left, and Yonghua is the emperor's legitimate son, honored by the prince, and has the highest rank; secondly, Yonghua has never formed a party, and has no enemies in the court; thirdly, political factions from all sides They restrained each other and did not want the other to ascend to power. When their own side was hopeless, they all supported Yonghua, who was always neutral. As a result, Yonghua and Chu went extremely smoothly, and soon ascended the throne as emperor. Prince Duan was not only Yonghua's half-brother, but also the person who first contributed to Yonghua's ascension to the throne. His respect for his position in the current dynasty was far beyond that of an ordinary royal relative. This is because Prince Duan has no intention of going to court and has retired to study.
"Zhuge Xingchen, I knew you would come!"
"Xingchen, you are so insidious!"
A group of people were coming towards the trio from the door.
"Prince Chengxuan!"
"Prince Chengxuan!"
"Sword Intent! Praise me! Tianzong!"
"Tianzong, Jianyi, praise me, you came late, why are you blaming me for what you did!" A group of people greeted each other. Zhuge Xingchen obviously complained about what the other party had said before, and immediately refuted it. This group of people seemed to be very familiar with each other. They turned out to be the remaining three of the four princes with different surnames who had stayed in the capital and their companions.
"Prince Chengxuan, which family is this young master from?" Mei Yuanchen sat with Xia Chengxuan and Zhuge Xingchen. He attracted the attention of several people, so he asked with Baili Sword Intent.
"Oh, Mei Yuanchen is the son of Mei Siyuan, Secretary of the Anxian Salt Transportation Bureau, and the adopted son of my father." , That is Huangfu Tianzong, the little fat man over there is Liu Shiru, the second son of Master Liu, the Minister of Ling, and the big man is Zhan Junyue, the only son of Master Zhan, a scholar of martial arts." Mei Yuanchen is the youngest here and has always been shy. , at this moment, he was holding the salute with everyone, but he didn't realize that he was insisting on saluting, while Zhuge Xingchen snickered from the side.
Just a few seconds after everyone sat down, Xia Chenghuan and Xia Chengcan each led a few people over. Baili Sword Intent seemed to be quite prestigious among the people just now. At this time, he stood up and said to Xia Chenghuan, "Prince Chenghuan, please excuse me for a moment." After saying that, he led everyone to Xia Chenghuan and Xia Chengcan, exchanging pleasantries. Xia Chenghuan was unhappy and had no other choice but to chat with Mei Yuanchen and Zhuge Xingchen.
The status of princes with different surnames in the capital is quite embarrassing. Most of them will inherit the prince's title and become a prince in the future. Therefore, everyone in the capital, from the emperor to the senior officials, looks down upon him. No matter what faction in the court wants to be friendly with him, Even formed an alliance with the Nazi Party. At this time, although they had noble titles, they had no actual duties. They had to ask for help from others in their daily activities, so they had frequent contacts with officials. But in such a critical position, we must not easily attach ourselves to the party and create political enemies. Therefore, they often stand in the middle and do not help each other.
The same was true for Zhuge Xingchen, but the assassination of his brother actually made him hostile to the King Zhi faction. Therefore, he was obviously close to Xia Chengxuan and Xia Chenghuan and far away from Xia Chengcan during his travels. After all, the rest of the disciples are no different from the three parties. They should abide by the iron rule of neutrality and not be separated from each other in their dealings. Therefore, although Xia Chengxuan was unhappy, he did not mind it.
The school has set up a study plan for the twenty-fourth year, and it is already full at this moment. Outside the door, an old man with sloping feet came slowly with a stick. Behind him, four government servants carried something covered with red silk. When everyone saw the old man, they stopped talking and sat upright. There was no one like him. The old man walked to the front of the case and glanced at everyone with a complicated expression. After a long time, he said in a deep voice, "This is the place for teaching. I don't want to know about your interactions. But from today on, I hope you can put aside your family grudges and forget about them." In the political struggle between the DPRK and China, we must work hard to compete with each other. From now on, no matter what opportunities or fate we have in the future, I hope we will never forget our friendship as classmates!"
After finishing speaking, he stretched out his right hand to grab the red cloth, and pulled it hard, revealing a gilt nanmu plaque with four characters: dragon and phoenix flying on it: Investigate things to gain knowledge.
