Chen Zhao had long understood the details of the Jia family's east and west houses.

When it comes to luxury, both Rongguo and Ningguo are the same. It’s just that the Rongguo Mansion is suppressed by an old lady and doesn’t dare to act haphazardly, and there are still some rules.

In the Ningguo Mansion, there is a Mr. Jing who only cares about cultivating Taoism and becoming an immortal. He spends his life giving alms so that he can accumulate merit and ascend to heaven. Jia Zhen, the head of the family, has no one to care about him. He spends money as if he has gold and silver in his family. How can he not be miserable anymore?

Jia Rong, who is in charge of the government's business and income?

I don’t dare to cut back on expenditures, I can only think about increasing revenue. But how can this increase revenue be easy to develop?

A hundred years after the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, all the good opportunities for making money have been taken over long ago.

Jia Rong didn't have the ability to dig out a new door.

If he had that ability, why would he suffer from his father's anger at home?

Chen Zhao agreed to Jia Lian and Jia Rong's request. On the surface, it was out of pride and righteousness, but on the inside, he just wanted to be Emperor Wu of Wei.

Sister Feng, Keqing...

Thinking of this, as the saying goes, everyone gets drunk unless they are drunk. Chen Zhao couldn't help but feel a little tipsy.

So of course we stayed in Ningguo Mansion for the night.

Just when Jia Rong helped him, he whispered something: "Have a great time drinking tonight. If Zi Shuang is willing, he will visit my house another day. This man must have someone to rely on if he wants to have dignity."

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Jia Rong followed Chen Zhao's gaze, glanced behind him, and moved the servant behind him farther away from him. She suddenly understood and replied with a smile on her face: "As long as Uncle Shi enjoys himself, it will be fine one day."

Kong, my nephew will definitely visit me at home."

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Chen Runwen, the head of the Duke of Qi, and Hou Xiaokang, the head of the Duke of Xiu, held literary gatherings. Most of the scholars present were poets and poets. Therefore, during the banquet, they sang with each other, and many masterpieces of poetry were produced.

When Chen Zhaofu entered the capital, he was arrested by the emperor as a young man and was responsible for rectifying the affairs of the imperial guards. Therefore, although he was a scholar, his literary talent was not outstanding.

Duke Qi and Duke Xiu jointly organized a literary conference, on the one hand, to promote the reputation of the scribes they supported, and on the other hand, they naturally planned to take advantage of Chen Zhao.

This Chen Zhao is diligent in his official duties, but must be poor at poetry. If he doesn't take advantage of the literati gathering to humiliate him and avenge his lackeys, how long will it take?

When I walked to the foot of Songhe Tower, a servant came to lead the horse, and a guest came to ask: "Sir, may I ask which family's banquet you are attending?"

"Qi Guofu and Xiu Guofu." Chen Zhao replied.

"Young Master is going to a cultural conference jointly organized by the two governments. It's on the third floor. Young Master, please come in. Two strong men are invited here."

Of course the guards have to go somewhere else, otherwise it would be an insult to politeness!

Chen Zhao didn't take it seriously, picked up his clothes and went upstairs one after another.

After announcing his name on the second floor, a boy came down and led him to the fourth floor.

There are already twenty or thirty people sitting here, and Hou Xiaokang and Chen Runwen are looking after them everywhere. Today, both of them are dressed as scholars, inlaid with gold and jade, and they have the air of a humble gentleman, which makes people feel good at the sight of them.

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It has to be said that the Four Kings and Eight Dukes have continued to this day, and capable people have emerged in large numbers. Today's Jia family looks glamorous on the outside, but there are capable people in the Hou and Chen families.

They may live the same life and debauchery behind the scenes, but on the surface they can deal with practical matters and win people's hearts.

Seeing Chen Zhao arriving, Chen Runwen hurriedly greeted him, bowed his hands and said: "Brother Chen condescended to come, so that this article will shine brightly, and the moon will shine brightly."

"I heard that the two brothers are participating in this grand event together to make our scholars famous. It is such a great good thing. I must come here to observe and learn from it."

Chen Zhao's attitude was even more humble than that of Chen Runwen. The two of them spoke in a humble tone. Hou Xiaokang next to him felt sour when he heard this. He quickly stepped forward and said, "Sir, please take a seat."

Under the guidance of the servant, Chen Zhao walked to a table by the window and sat down safely.

After waiting for a while, many people arrived one after another. During this time, there were those who were famous in the capital and rushed to take the exam, including the proud sons of the Imperial Academy, and some well-known scribes.

In addition, there are professors, teaching assistants, etc. from the Imperial College, and the rest are direct lecturers, with more than ten people to be lectured.

Later, three bachelors from the Hanlin Academy came.

This is an example for everyone.

After all, the Hanlin Academy is a place where talents are nurtured and hoped for. They are responsible for compiling books and histories, drafting edicts, serving as readers for members of the royal family, serving as imperial examiners, etc. Their noble status is a stepping stone to becoming senior ministers and even local officials.

So everyone stood up one after another and bowed to the three adults. The scene was chaotic for a while.

Chen Runwen knocked on the small copper bell in front of the table, and the fourth floor became quiet. He stood up and said loudly: "The Spring Examination is coming next year. Today, Brother Chen and I are holding this cultural conference. First, I want to

To make a name for the students; secondly, to seek good luck, I wish you all to pass the exam in the spring and be named on the gold list!"

"Okay!" Everyone cheered in unison.

When everyone's voices became quieter, Chen Runwen continued: "Today, many famous people have been invited. There are Hanlin Academy... sir,... boss,... boss. There is also Zuo Siye..., professor of the Imperial Academy...,

The teaching assistant..., and more than a dozen other wise men will serve as today's judges."

Looking around at the crowd, Chen Runwen couldn't help but feel proud when he saw that everyone was looking at him attentively. However, when his eyes glanced at a table by the window, his face suddenly became cold, but then he regained his enthusiasm.

, continued.

"Today is about gaining fame and fortune, not taking an exam. Let's write poems and write poems for fun. If you have a good work, it should be spread throughout the capital and we can drink and congratulate each other. How about it?

"good!"

Wen Wu is the first, Wu Wu is the second.

No one likes to be ranked below others.

No matter how bad the poetry is, as long as it doesn't involve ranking, everyone will be comfortable.

"Today we will only talk about poetry. We will not care about anything else for now. The title will be jointly chosen by several adults and will be announced later." Hou Xiaokang stood up and said, "Now let's have a good meal and drink to fill our stomachs, and then we can make friends with literature."

"Okay!" everyone shouted in unison.

Hou Xiaokang waved his hand, and the servants filed forward and quickly placed dishes on each table. Each table had three meat dishes, three vegetarian dishes and one soup, a total of seven dishes. The number of three yuan was chosen as the small one, and the three yuan as the big one. The seven yuan number won the first prize in the palace examination.

After having had enough wine and food, the waiters walked around in a circle, the table was cleared, the four treasures of the study were placed, and the tea cups were put aside.

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"The topic has been announced. Several adults and gentlemen have gathered together. It is the cold season now and nothing is blooming. Only the plum blossoms are in full bloom. So we will use plum blossoms as the topic and write a poem. Please write."

The people at Chen Zhao's table showed some humility to each other and wrote in order of age.

After everyone wrote a poem and sent it to the audience, everyone commented. Suddenly, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy banged the table and said loudly: "Good words! Good words! Who is Chen Zhao?"

Chen Zhao smiled slightly, stood up, cupped his hands and said: 'The students are here.'

"This poem "Bu Suanzi - Yong Mei" is written in response to Lu You's intention. It is really written in a subtle way and the sentences are very beautiful. It makes people read it again and again. The more they chew, the more interesting it becomes. It can be said that it has brought out new ideas through the ages. I A toast to congratulate you!"

After finishing speaking, he drank three cups in a row and read loudly:

"Bu Shuanzi·Yongmei"

Read Lu You's poem about plum blossoms and use it contrary to its meaning.

Wind and rain send spring back, and flying snow welcomes spring. The cliffs are already covered with hundreds of feet of ice, but there are still beautiful flowers and branches.

Qiao doesn't fight for spring, she only repays it when it comes. When the mountain flowers are in full bloom, she smiles among the bushes."

There was silence in the pavilion, and everyone was savoring these two poems. I don’t know how long it took, and I don’t know who it was, but they suddenly shouted: "Good words! Good words!"

One person recited, "Wind and rain send spring home," followed by two, three, and four. Everyone is a scholar, and good memory is a must. He can't forget an article, just one word, and It’s a poem that you listen to with concentration, why can’t you remember it?

Read the last sentence "She laughs in the bush!"

Almost the entire floor was reading.

The sound was so loud that not only did the rest of the Songhe Tower become silent, but the singing on the left and right wings also stopped.

After a few breaths of silence, cheers, applause, and stamping of feet suddenly began, spreading from the fourth floor to the third floor, the second floor, the first floor, and the left and right wings.

In the eyes of everyone, Chen Zhao cupped his hands and said: "Fortunately, the two wise brothers Hou and Chen organized this grand event, so I suddenly had inspiration. Today, I accidentally came across this good poem. I have something to do at home, so I took my leave first."
Chapter completed!