That night, the results of the battle between Chen Shi and Chen Tang and his son were compiled into documents and sent to the desks of the cabinet, Dongchang, Fifth Army, Shenshu, Shenji and other major forces officials immediately.
The battle between Chen Shi and Chen Tang already touched people's hearts.
Chen Shi's strength is difficult to evaluate, but Chen Shi's strength can be estimated based on this battle. Yan Xianzhi, the former chief assistant, also received a copy of the information and quickly read it with a serious look on his face.
"Chen Shi's strength has improved too fast. If this continues, it will be difficult for the young master to win."
He frowned slightly. Chen Shi was in the Nascent Soul Realm. Chen Tang used the strength of the Transformation God Realm to fight against Chen Shi. The two sides were evenly matched in combat strength.
However, although Chen Tang has used the cultivation level of the Transformation God Realm, his vision and knowledge are far beyond those of the Transformation God Realm, and his strength cannot be measured by the Transformation God Realm. "Chen Tang in the Nascent Soul Realm versus the Divine Transformation Realm should not be underestimated."
Yan Xianzhi closed the file and remembered the time when Chen Tang came to Beijing to participate in the imperial examination.
At that time, Chen Yindu was not yet the butcher of Xijing, and was busy searching for the truth about the decline of the Zhenwang era. Chen Tang left his hometown and came to Xijing to participate in the imperial examination and amazed Xijing.
"In every joint examination, thirteen people must come from the thirteenth family and win the first thirteen places in the joint examination. As for the number one scholar, there are only those with the surname Yan, Xia, Zhang and Li, and they come and go. Only that time, in the martial arts test in the examination, Chen Tang tied with thirteen young masters from the thirteenth family."
He looked a little weird. At that time, everyone who fought against Chen Tang was equally matched with him, regardless of victory or defeat. It is not difficult to be equal with one person, but it is difficult to be equal with everyone!
At that time, some people said that Chen Tang accommodated the young masters of the Thirteenth Family. Many of these young masters have already become high officials in the imperial court.
The one with the highest status is Fei Zhong of the Fei family. He is now one of the thirteen ministers of the cabinet. He holds a high position and is the mouthpiece of the Fei family, an ancient family in Xijing. Fei Zhong is also a strong contender for the position of Prime Minister of the Cabinet.
Chen Tang accommodated him back then.
But Yan Xianzhi knew that among the thirteen people at that time, there was one who was the future head of the family. This person is Yan Hanqing, the contemporary head of the Yan family. Yan Hanqing just turned fifty this year. In the joint examination fifteen years ago, he drew with Chen Tang.
At that time, Chen Tang was a scholar from the countryside. He took several fellow countrymen from Xinxiang to participate in the examination. He was measured and knew how to advance and retreat, so he became the fourteenth. The articles he wrote during the examination were widely circulated at that time. Paper was expensive in Xijing, and his literary talent was breathtaking.
"The heritage of a noble family is far beyond what others can match. The higher the realm, the greater the gap. After all, Chen Tang is not from a noble family. How far is the gap between him and Mr. Fei? How big is the gap between him and the sect master?"
Yan Xianzhi whispered, "Chen Shi's Nascent Soul Realm is tied with his Transformation God Realm, can he match the young master?"
Hand looked out the window, the Thirteen Aristocratic Family has been constrained for a long time. Only by taking advantage of the changes in the True God outside the sky and supporting the True King can he accumulate strength to compete with him. And will Chen Shi be a stumbling block to this drastic change?
"The disciples sent by the Thirteenth Aristocratic Family to Xijing to take part in the examination have disappeared. This matter must be related to Chen Shi. He is so lawless." He looked at the full moon in the sky and whispered, "It's time for the Thirteenth Aristocratic Family to beat Chen Tang and let him discipline his son." At the third watch, Chen Tang left the Chen Mansion as usual and walked towards the Meridian Gate.
The streets of the inner city were empty, no one was there. When we arrived at the Meridian Gate, many officials had already arrived.
In the early morning, it was just the same as usual, criticizing various places for memorials, disaster relief, and demonic changes, and then the officials attacked and quarreled with each other. Finally, the chief and assistant ministers of the cabinet spoke, reprimanded the civil and military officials, and announced their withdrawal from the court.
This kind of thing has long been the same, but civil and military officials are always happy with it and can play many new tricks every day. Under the Meridian Gate, many officials were chatting and laughing, waiting to go to court. They formed small groups and discussed the government's policies.
Chen Tang did not participate. Apart from explaining his own duties in court, he rarely participated in other matters. The imperial court also knew his nature, so it rarely disturbed him.
The cabinet clearly distinguishes who is the official who does practical work, who can move and who cannot move.
Taking down an official like Chen Tang would be like stabbing a knife in the main artery of the Ming Dynasty. It would only squirt blood and cool down faster. But with Chen Tang's temper, not many officials are willing to get close to him.
This person is too arrogant. He can talk endlessly about business matters, but when discussing private matters or talking about friendship, he is silent. "Master Chen! Let's talk on foot."
Chen Tang looked at the person who came, bowed and said: "Master Xia, what advice do you have?" Right? Now the night has advanced four quarters, the weather has become abnormal in various places, there are many people affected by the disaster, and the evil spirits have become extremely active."
Chen Tang nodded slightly and said: "I will talk about this in the court this time and ask the court to reduce taxes this year."
"The tax cuts can be discussed later."
Xia Canghai said solemnly, "I have another important thing to ask you. This time I will take the imperial examination, and ask your son Chen Shi not to compete for the number one scholar. This number one scholar belongs to the young master. Even if he fights, he can't compete with the young master. If the title of number one scholar is of great use to the young master, the speed of change will become faster and faster, and the court can no longer be scattered."
He said meaningfully: "Master Chen, you should know that Xiniu Xinzhou needs a true king." Chen Tang said, "I don't know, sir. Please enlighten me, Master Xia."
Xia Canghai rolled his sleeves and said angrily: "Are you pretending to be confused? Tell your family, Chen Shi, not to compete with the young master for the number one scholar. This is the right thing to do!" Chen Tang's expression did not change and he said, "Mr. Thirteen aristocratic families all had a share in the divine fetus that was cut off from Chen Shi back then!
"Chen Tang, don't mention the old things. You, father and son, can take care of yourself." He waved his sleeves and left.
Chen Tang was about to return to the Meridian Gate when another voice came, saying with a smile: "Sir Chen, stay here." Chen Tang looked at the person who came, it was Yan Shuhe, the cabinet minister of the Yan family, and said: "What's important, Mr. Yan?"
Yan Shuhe came to him and said with a smile: "There is no malice in what Mr. Xia said just now. If there is any offense, please forgive Mr. Chen. It's just that this year's number one position, don't let me fight for it."
He smiled slightly and said: "I also know that the imperial court owes you the number one scholar. No one wants to think about what happened eleven years ago. As compensation, you let me wait three more years and take the exam again in three years. He is still the number one scholar. As for this year's number one, I will give it to the young master."
Chen Tangmian Se solemnly said: "Master Yan, does he want to cheat in the imperial examination? Do you know what the crime of cheating in the imperial examination is?" Uncle Yan got angry, threw away his sleeves and left: "You are a person who can't get enough of you!"
Cui Zhegui did the same thing. After all he said, he was just trying to persuade Chen Tang to let Chen Shi not compete for the top prize this year.
Chen Tang said: "My son has decided to compete for the number one scholar. If he doesn't compete now, others will not know that he doesn't compete, and they will only think that he is not as good as the master. In the name of my son, I will fulfill the master's wish, and I will be a human being. Father, how can you tolerate this? Mr. Cui, please don’t mention it again. Later, Jiang, Zhai, Fei, Ma and other cabinet ministers came to persuade Chen Tang and let Chen Shi give up the fight for the top prize. Chen Tang refused them all.
Among the thirteen ministers of the cabinet, only the chief assistant Zhang Fuzheng did not come to persuade him.
Finally, the court meeting began, and the civil and military ministers moved their steps towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony. "Master Chen."
Ren Qi, Minister of the Ministry of War, was a step behind and came to Chen Tang. He walked forward slowly, looked up and said calmly, "My son will participate in the imperial examination this year. If he wants to be the first, please give way to the first place." As soon as he said this, it seemed like it should be so. If Chen Tang didn't give in, he would be the enemy of the world.
Ren Xiao looked at the entrance of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and climbed up the stairs step by step with everyone else. He said, "What do you want to say?" His voice was angry, causing the officials around him to speed up and avoid the two of them.
Chen Tang said: "Your surname is Ren, but your son's surname is Zhu. Lord Ren, have you ever thought that the young master is not your son? It would be generous of you to raise a son for someone else."
Ren Xiao clenched his fists and suddenly laughed and said: "Chen Tang, I am in charge of the world's soldiers. Ma, I have reached the peak of god refining. I am commanding millions of monks. Wherever I point my sword, all the demons will fall upon me. Now my son wants to be the number one scholar as a gift for his twenty-fourth birthday. Is it reasonable for you to give in?"
As soon as these words were spoken, all the civil and military officials in the imperial court heard clearly, but they all seemed to have not heard them and continued to walk towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony talking and laughing. "No."
Chen Tang said, "My son also wants to fight, let's do it according to our abilities." "No?"
Ren Qi suddenly leaned forward, leaned hard, and bumped into Chen Tang.
Xia Canghai, Yan Shuhe and others each frowned, but did not look back.
They knew that Ren Qi, Minister of the Ministry of War, had a bad temper. If Chen Tang got into trouble with him this time, he would definitely suffer a big loss. However, if Chen Tang doesn't get enough, it's better to suffer a little loss, so as to save them from wasting their words and persuasion.
Ren Xiao is the adoptive father of the young master. He is a general responsible for protecting the royal bloodline and is loyal to the royal family.
The young master was nominally his son, but he was actually of royal blood. He first lived in the Ren family and was later sent to the residence of Marquis Zheng in the bathing capital for foster care. When the young master reaches adulthood, he contacts the Thirteenth Aristocratic Family to promote Renqi and take control of the military.
Ren Qi practiced the skills taught by the young master. He once showed himself as a saint in front of the fifth camp. His cultivation was unpredictable, powerful and domineering.
The two collided, and there seemed to be thunder rolling in the void in front of the Palace of Supreme Harmony. The sound was dull and shocking, and it was also like the collision of two ancient behemoths. The shock made everyone's steps feel a little buoyant, and their energy and blood fluctuated accordingly.
嘘!
There was a loud noise from the Zhongji Hall in the distance. The civil and military officials hurriedly followed the sound and saw the tall and sturdy body of Ren Qi, Minister of the Ministry of War, plastered on the wall of the Zhongji Hall. The heavy weapon that suppressed Xiniu Xinzhou's luck was shaken with a brilliant light that penetrated into the sky!
With a pop, Ren Qi fell down from the wall and hit the ground. His body twitched twice and he passed out. The civil and military officials were horrified and turned to look at Chen Tang.
Chen Tang was still standing on the stone steps leading to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, his body not moving at all.
Just then, Ren Qi, Minister of the Ministry of War, hit him, as if he had hit a copper wall. He was seriously injured and was ejected! All civil and military officials were shocked and confused.
Chen Tang, what kind of cultivation level is it?
The Minister of the Ministry of War, who has reached the Great Perfection of the Divine Refining Realm and is only half a step away from being still empty, seems to have no power to resist in front of him!
Chen Tang raised his steps and continued to walk towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony above. He said calmly: "I am kind-hearted in accommodating others. Don't force me to be violent." Yan Shuhe, Xia Canghai and others looked at each other and each frowned.
At this time, Zhang Fu turned around, smiled at Chen Tang and said, "Master Chen, please." Chen Tang leaned forward and said, "Mr. Zhang, please."
Hence, the civil and military officials looked at each other in a dignified manner, quietly entering the court hall.
Senior soldiers from the Shenji Battalion hurriedly came outside, put the weapon of the Minister of War on a stretcher, and hurriedly carried it away.
Early in the morning, Chen Shi came to the Sandaokou Hutong of Chang'an Street, Ting Yu was downstairs, and was about to go upstairs when he heard a child's voice: "Hey - are you here to see Chen Wu?"
Chen Shi followed the sound and saw that it was the child who often played Cuju with Creation Xiaowu. He seemed to be called Yuan Xiaoye. "Yes." Chen Shi nodded. "Where are the others?" Xijing is not having fun anymore, he is going to find some secrets. He asked me to give this to you. Yuan Xiaoye took out a bronze mirror from his arms, which was the size of a palm. It was the fox grape mirror that contained Xiao Zhutian. Chen Shi was stunned, feeling empty in his heart.
He looked up and saw that a cloud had disappeared from the sky. The familiar cloud disappeared and I don’t know where it went. "Did he say where he was going?" Chen Shi asked. "have no idea."
Yuan Xiaoye put down the ball, bumped it with his feet, and said, "He just said, let you take the test with confidence and be the top scholar, and get back what you lost. If you fail the test, then kill yourself, so as not to embarrass Chen. Is it so easy to get the top prize? It's strange, my father worked so hard, he only took the exam to show off." "
Chen Shi laughed.
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