Nightwatcher

There was dead silence inside and outside the Meridian Gate, hundreds of officials seemed to lose their voices collectively, and this ironic poem echoed in their ears.

Only scholars can truly understand how sharp the irony in this poem is.

Scholars are not afraid of being scolded, nor afraid of quarrels, and some even regard quarrels as arguments, and are complacent. Those with low status like to quarrel with those with high status.

Those who have been famous for a long time like to quarrel with those of the same level, and even like to quarrel with the emperor. Once the emperor is in a hurry, they will point to the emperor and say: He is in a hurry, he is in a hurry

Giving things is the best.

However, scholars, especially those in high positions, are afraid of being scolded by three things.

One, history books.

Second, the article.

Three, poetry.

Because these three involve what scholars care most about: reputation.

Fame before and after.

Ercao's body and name are both destroyed, and the rivers and rivers will not be abandoned forever. This is a word of punishment. No scholar can bear the ridicule of this poem, it is too malicious.

Hundreds of Beijing officials, at this moment, had a feeling that their blood rushed to their skins, and they really felt a huge insult.

Not only the poetry itself, but also because it was a vulgar martial artist who humiliated these scholars.

It wasn't until the tall and straight figure in the short cloak walked further and further away that an official said in a trembling voice:

"Crazy man, Zhuzi, how dare you bully us like this. My lords, whether you can bear it or can't bear it, quickly send troops to kill this dog thief."

The person who spoke was Yuan Xiong, the censor of Zuodu, all his plans failed, his mood fell into a trough, and his whole body was like a gunpowder keg. At this moment, Xu Qi'an deliberately waited to step on the Meridian Gate, which made him very angry.

Yuan Xiong felt that Xu Qi'an's poem was mocking himself and wanted to nail himself to the pillar of shame.

The second one to go berserk was Qin Yuandao, the servant of the Ministry of War. He rushed forward a few steps furiously, and shouted sharply:

"Guard, where is the guard, stop that dog thief for me, humiliating the princes of the court, disrespectful. Stop him for me!!"

It's a pity that the Ouchi guards only obey the orders of Emperor Yuan Jing, and even the princess and prince have no right to transfer.

Sun Shangshu was in a complicated mood, anger was inevitable, but for some reason, he was relieved, Xu Qi'an didn't mention his name.

He nailed everyone to the pillar of shame and spread it evenly, so the shame everyone received would not be so sharp.

Sun Shangshu felt that there was something wrong with his mentality, but he couldn't sum it up. Sun Shangshu, who had read a lot of poetry and books, had never read the books written by Lu Shuren.

"Wei Gong has really cultivated a capable subordinate."

The corners of Wang Shoufu's mouth twitched, his yin and yang fluttered strangely.

Even Wang Shoufu, who was unfathomable in the city, was furious, and the lethality of this poem can be seen.

All the officials looked at Wei Yuan angrily and questioned him with their eyes.

Wei Yuan seemed to have just come back to his senses, and asked calmly, "What are you all doing, are you all seated?"

All the officials froze, feeling that Wei Yuan's light and flirtatious words had reversed the army.

"Then, what about today's incident, how should it be written in the history books?" A young Imperial Academy attendant said in a deep voice.

As soon as the words fell, I saw a number of officials turning their heads and looking at him faintly, their eyes seemed to say: Are you reading your brain stupid?

The attendant of the Imperial Academy shrank his head and said, "Such trivial matters are not enough to be recorded in the annals of history."

Wei Yuan said indifferently: "The court meeting is over, it is not appropriate for you gentlemen to gather at the Meridian Gate, let's leave as soon as possible."

After all, he left first, and after walking for a while, Wei Yuan couldn't hide the smile on the corner of his mouth, and let out a gloating "Hey".

Leaving the palace gate and entering the carriage, Wei Yuan, who was in a great mood, told Nangong Qianrou who was driving what happened at the Meridian Gate.

The adoptive son with a soft temperament "heh" said: "Father, weren't you among the princes at that time?"

The smile on Wei Yuan's face gradually faded.

Outside the Meridian Gate, Huaiqing and Lin'an still stayed where they were, watching the scattered figures of civil and military officials.

Ercao's body and name are both destroyed, and the rivers and rivers will never be abandoned Huaiqing murmured to herself, her pupils reflected the backs of the princes, but in her heart there was only the tall and straight figure wearing the policeman's uniform and walking away with a knife.

Xu Ningyan is different from ordinary warriors, he knows how to attack people seven inches, how to use the sharpest attack to retaliate against the enemy without endangering himself.

It is Xu Ningyan's unique ability to punish the heart with poetry and beat the literati seven inches.

"The dog slave is so majestic," Zhuang Xiang murmured.

There is only one scene in her eyes: a light and fluffy poem by the dog slave makes all civil and military officials furious, but there is nothing they can do.

In Xiang Xiang's heart, this is something that even the emperor can't do. Although the royal father can overwhelm people with power, he can't do it lightly like a dog slave.

Her charming peach-blossom eyes were shining brightly, and she puffed out her chest proudly, barely out of Huaiqing's daily size.

In the bedroom, Emperor Yuan Jing, who had finished the morning court and held the Taoist scriptures in his hand, silently listened to the old eunuch's report and knew everything that happened at the Meridian Gate.

"So bold."

Emperor Yuan Jing smiled, but couldn't tell whether it was a compliment or a sneer.

However, the old eunuch can confirm one thing, that is, when Emperor Yuan Jing learned about this and Xu Qi'an's arrogant behavior, he had no intention of convicting him.

He could vaguely guess what Emperor Yuan Jing was thinking, what Xu Qi'an had done was to draw himself closer to the lonely minister, following Wei Yuan's old path.

And lonely ministers are often the most reassuring to the emperor.

A capable, gifted and talented young man is more in line with His Majesty's wishes to be a lone minister than to have a good fortune and form cliques everywhere.

"Er Tsao's body and name are all destroyed, and the rivers and rivers will not be destroyed forever!"

Emperor Yuan Jing laughed out loud, with a joking expression on his face: "Good poetry, good poetry, we deserve to be the top poets. Companion, pass on my oral order and order the Imperial Academy to record this matter in the annals of history. I want to see it myself. "

This is His Majesty's revenge against the nerds in the Imperial Academy. The two poems of the Xu family brothers both made His Majesty very happy. The old eunuch took the order to retreat.

Ercao's body and name are all destroyed, and the rivers and rivers will not be abolished through the ages!

Emperor Yuan Jing recited this poem again, the joy on his face gradually receded, and his longing for longevity became more intense.

During lunch, Chu Yuanzhen was at the dinner table listening to his old friend talk about what happened in the court, and at the end, Xu Ningyan blocked hundreds of officials with one sword and mocked the officials with poems.

This, it turned out to be such a way to break the game and use nobles to fight civil officials. The idea is good, but it is extremely difficult. How did Xu Ningyan and No. 3 do it? No. 3 and Xu Ningyan are indeed brothers, and their poetry talents are amazing.

It's a pity that No. 3 is fledgling now, and his rank is still low, far behind his cousin Xu Qi'an. Otherwise, among the people who went to the grave that day, there must be number three.

Of course, the Confucian system has been weakened for a long time, and it is understandable that No. 3 has a low rank.

Regarding the poem written by No. 3 in the court hall, Chu Yuanzhen sighed in admiration and stopped talking. Poems are good poems, but the last line is a pity that he doesn't like it.

On the contrary, it was Xu Ningyan's poem mocking the officials. Chu Yuanzhen was so excited when he heard it that he drank three cups on the spot.

"I have long wanted to scold those who eat vegetarian food like this, but unfortunately poetry is not my specialty. Xu Ningyan is worthy of being the top poet, and he is penetrating." Chu Yuanzhen laughed loudly.

Feeling refreshed, he has the urge to go find Xu Ningyan immediately, have a good time with him, and get drunk.

But considering that the other party had just solved the fraud case of his cousin's imperial examination, and there were still some trivial matters to be dealt with later, he resisted the urge.

palace.

Wang Simu, who was following the case closely, found out about the fierce battle that took place in the court today and the satirical poem at the Meridian Gate through the channels he operated.

"I knew that Xu Huiyuan was unparalleled in talent. How could he cheat in the imperial examinations? Well, his cousin Xu Ningyan was even more powerful in this matter. Through his mediation, Cao Guogong and Yu Wang were able to speak for Xu Huiyuan, and the nobles of the imperial court spoke for them. .

"This relationship is unusual. What surprised me the most was that Wei Yuan didn't make a move. He stood by and watched from the beginning to the end. In this way, Xu Huiyuan will not be branded as an eunuch. To him, It’s a good thing with far-reaching consequences.”

Of course, it is also a good thing for me. Miss Wang smiled.

The maid, Lan'er, was beside her, pretending to listen carefully, but her mind was full of fog.

"Lan'er, go to Xu's mansion again and make an appointment for me. This will make you appear not reserved enough, and it will appear that I am asking for credit." Ms. Wang shook her head and dismissed the idea.

Xin Dao, at this time, silence can actually highlight my bearing and style. If I can't wait to go to claim credit, it will make the mistress of the Xu family look down upon me.

Smart people don't need to make things too obvious, tacit understanding is good.

Si Tianjian.

When Yang Qianhuan passed the alchemy room on the seventh floor, he heard the juniors inside discussing what happened in the early court. He originally dismissed these court affairs and didn't bother to listen.

But upon hearing the words "Xu Ningyan", Yang Qianhuan slowed down, instinctively telling him that perhaps, it was another opportunity to increase his knowledge.

"Xu Gongzi's poem is simply delightful. I think it can be called the first satirical poem in the ages."

"Look at what you said, it's too exaggerated, but it's really cool, especially in front of civil and military officials, blocked in the Meridian Gate, so let's say this"

poetry? What poetry.

Yang Qianhuan approached silently, and said in a deep voice, "What are you talking about?"

The alchemists in white were startled, stared at the back of his head, and complained, "Senior Brother Yang, you are like this every time, you are so scary."

Yang Qianhuan ignored him, and asked: "What did Xu Ningyan do again, blocking civil and military officials at the Meridian Gate alone? Why is it the first time in the ages to mock poetry."

The alchemist in white told Yang Qian what happened today.

Yang Qianhuan seemed to be struck by lightning, and a picture appeared in his mind. After the court was over, all civil and military officials slowly walked out of the Meridian Gate. At this moment, he suddenly saw a figure in white clothes standing there with his back to all sentient beings, blocking the way of the officials. .

The princes were furious and scolded the warlock in white for not knowing the heights of the sky and the depths of the earth, and dared to block our way.

The warlock in white ignored the scolding all over the sky, and suddenly chanted: "Er Cao's body and name are destroyed, and the rivers and rivers will not be abandoned forever."

All civil and military officials were stunned and shocked on the spot.

Thinking of this, Yang Qianhuan felt that his body was swimming like an electric current, and he trembled uncontrollably, with goosebumps protruding from his neck and arms.

"Why, why is Xu Ningyan always able to do one after another, one after another, which is enviable. It's too unfair, too unfair for Yunzhou to block 400 rebels alone, and fight against Buddhism under the eyes of everyone.

"When is the next court meeting? I, I'm going to the Meridian Gate too, I have to go."

In the afternoon, Jiaofang Secretary.

Xu Qi'an and Fuxiang sat and drank tea, talked and laughed, and told Fuxiang what happened in the court today, and attached the patriotic poem "written" by Xu New Year, and the half line of his poem at the Meridian Gate.

Fu Xiang is a lover of poetry, and his heart is swayed when he hears it, especially for Xu Qi'an's deeds of blocking hundreds of officials, he is full of admiration, his eyes are full, as if dripping water.

"Please do one thing, spread the news of today's court." After finishing speaking, Xu Qi'an put forward his request.

The Jiaofang Division is the fastest and most convenient transfer station for disseminating information.

"Then, what reward does Xu Lang plan to give him?"

Fu Xiang would not refuse back then, Qiu Shui stared straight at Xu Qi'an with bright eyes.

You can't hide liking someone, Fu Xiang's longing for Xu Qi'an is full of moisture.

Half an hour later, Xu Qi'an went to see Ming Yan, Xiaoya and other familiar oirans again, and asked them to spread the news of what happened in the court today when they were playing tea circle.

Then he rode back home on a filly.

The imperial examination fraud case was a fatal blow to Xu Xinnian's reputation. Especially after deliberate dissemination, the scholars in the capital and the general public knew that Xu Xinian was obtained by cheating.

This impression will slowly settle in the following time. Once it forms a brand, even if the court proves Xu Xinian's innocence in the future, it will be difficult to reverse the image for a while.

Moreover, the imperial examination fraud case is not over yet, and the imperial examination is five days away, so Xu Qi'an has to guard against Sun Shangshu and others putting all their eggs in one basket and making trouble on the eve of the imperial examination.

For example, inciting Guozijian students to make trouble.

If the public opinion can be reversed in a short period of time, then the students of the Guozijian will become unknown teachers, and it will be difficult to achieve great things.

When everyone knows that Xu New Year was wronged, even if you pretend to turn a blind eye, you will not get the recognition and support of the public.

The ancients paid great attention to being famous by teachers, whether they were fighting wars or planning affairs.

"The favor from King Yu has been used up, and it's not a loss. Fortunately, King Yu has long been unwilling to fight for fame and fortune, otherwise he may not stand up for me on Cao Guogong's side. The benefits I promised have not been paid. power, if I go back on my word, I will be backlashed."

"The king of Zhenbei probably didn't know about it. It was the plan of the deputy general and Cao Guogong. However, I am just a small silver gong. Even if the king of Zhenbei knew about it, he would not blame the deputy general. Moreover, the undefeated King Kong of Buddhism, even if it is High-grade fighters will also be tempted. After all, it can strengthen defense, cultivate to a high level, and even usher in a breakthrough in combat power, so there is no reason for him not to be tempted.

"So, I still have to give the promised benefits. But, I can write the Nine Yin Manual backwards"

After dusk, the Xu family's dining table was enveloped in an atmosphere of joy, and my aunt enthusiastically served Xu Qi'an vegetables while serving Xu New Year's dishes.

It was as if both of them were his own sons.

Although this kind of attitude will not last long, when my nephew yells angrily in the future, my aunt will remember the old hatred back then, and then the relationship will return to the original state.

But at this moment, my aunt's gratitude is as sincere as 24k pure gold.

Xu Lingyue liked this kind of family atmosphere very much, and she adored her elder brother more and more, her bright and beautiful eyes were always on Xu Qi'an.

"Well, I have something to say."

Lina swallowed the food, and looked at Xu Qi'an and Xu Ershu with a rare serious attitude.

"What's the matter?" Xu Qi'an asked while eating.

Uncle Xu picked up his wine glass, took a sip of wine, and looked at Little Heipi in Nanjiang from the corner of his eye.

Lina's face was serious, she looked at Xu Lingyin, and said, "I want to take Lingyin as an apprentice."

"Pfft..." Xu Qi'an sprayed rice.

"Pfft..." Second Uncle Xu sprayed wine.

The family was caught off guard.

Xu New Year shook off the rice grains on his body with a look of disgust, moved away from his eldest brother, and then looked at Lina: "Tell me your reason."