On the Avenue

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, and Chen Tang used the strength of the Transformation God Realm to fight Chen Shi, and the two sides were evenly matched in combat power.

However, although Chen Tang has used the cultivation level of the Transformation Soul Realm, his vision and knowledge are far beyond those of the Transformation Soul Realm, and his strength cannot be measured by the Transformation Soul Realm. "Chen Tang in the Nascent Soul Realm versus the Divine Transformation Realm should not be underestimated."

Yan Xianzhi closed the file and recalled 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 True King Era. Chen Tang left his hometown and came to Xijing to participate in the imperial examination and amazed Xijing.

"Every time there is a palace examination, there must be thirteen people from thirteen aristocratic families who will win the first thirteen places in the palace examination. As for the number one scholar, there is nothing more than a surname of Yan, a surname of Xia, a surname of Zhang, a surname of Li, and they will be replaced in reincarnation. Only Only that time, Chen Tang tied with thirteen young masters from the Thirteenth Family in the martial arts test."

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 had accommodated the young masters of the Thirteenth Family. Many of these young masters have already become high officials in the imperial court.

Among them, 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 ancient Fei 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 back then, 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 candidates 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 the aristocratic 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 Master Fei? How big is the gap between him and the sect master? How big is it?”

Yan Xianzhi whispered, "Chen Shi's Nascent Soul Realm is equal to his Divine Transformation Realm. Can he rival the Young Master?"

He looked out the window. The Thirteenth Family had been constrained for a long time. Only by taking advantage of the changes in the True God of Heaven and supporting the True King could they accumulate strength to compete with it. And will Chen Shi be a stumbling block to this drastic change?

"The disciples from the Thirteenth Aristocratic Family who were sent 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, "The Thirteenth Aristocratic Family should Beat Chen Tang and let him discipline his son." At the third watch, Chen Tang left Chen Mansion as usual and walked towards the Meridian Gate.

The streets of the inner city were deserted, and there was no one there. When we arrived at the Meridian Gate, many officials had already arrived.

In the early morning, it was just the same as before, approving memorials from various places, providing disaster relief, and making magic changes. Then came the high-ranking officials criticizing and shouting at 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 they 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 seldom disturbed him.

The cabinet clearly distinguishes who is the official who does practical work, who can be moved and who cannot be moved.

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 so arrogant that he can talk endlessly about business matters, but when discussing private matters or talking about friendship, he stays silent. "Master Chen! Let's talk while walking."

Chen Tang looked at the person who came, bowed and said, "Master Xia, what advice do you have?"

With a smile on his face, Xia Canghai invited him to come to the side of the Meridian Gate and said with a smile: "Mr. Chen, you have noticed the weather change, right? Now the night has come four quarters earlier, and the weather has become abnormal in various places, and there are many people affected by the disaster. , evil spirits also become extremely active."

Chen Tang nodded lightly and said: "I will talk about this in the court this time and ask the court to reduce this year's taxes."

“Tax cuts can be discussed later.”

Xia Canghai said sternly, "I have another important thing to do with you. This time I will take the imperial examination and ask your master Chen Shi not to compete for the number one scholar. This number one scholar belongs to the young master. Even if he fights, he will not be able to compete with the young master. The young master wants the first prize. Fame is of great use, 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."

"you!"

Xia Canghai got angry and lowered his voice and said, "Have you never heard of the origin of the young master? The young master's surname is Zhu!" Chen Tang said, "Isn't his surname Ren?"

Xia Canghai rolled his sleeves and said angrily: "Are you pretending to be confused for me? Tell your family, Chen Shi, not to compete with the young master for the number one scholar. This is a matter of justice!" Chen Tang's expression did not change and he said: "Mr. Xia, don't you remember? Already? The imperial court still owes my son a champion."

Xia Canghai frowned, knowing that he was talking about the child scholar incident. Thirteen aristocratic families all had a share in the divine fetus that was cut off from Chen Shi back then!

"Chen Tang, don't bring up 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: "Master Chen, stay here." Chen Tang looked at the person who came, it was Yan Shuhe, the cabinet minister of the Yan family, and said: "Master Yan, what's important? ?”

Yan Shuhe came to his side and said with a smile: "What Mr. Xia said just now was not malicious. If there is any offense, please forgive Mr. Chen. It's just that this year's number one position, please 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. What happened eleven years ago is something that no one wants to think about. As compensation, you ask me to wait another three years and take the exam again in three years. He is still the number one scholar. As for This year’s top prize will be given to the Young Master.”

Chen Tang looked solemn and said: "Master Yan, do you want to cheat in the imperial examination? Do you know what the crime of cheating in the imperial examination is?" Yan Shuhe became angry, threw up his sleeves and left: "You are a person who can't get in!"

As soon as he left, Master Cui Zhegui came to Chen Tang and said with a smile: "Master Chen, stay here. I will be a lobbyist today." Chen Tang treated him politely.

Cui Zhegui did the same thing. What he said was nothing more than persuading Chen Tang to let Chen Shi not compete for the top prize this year.

Chen Tang said: "My son has made up his mind to compete for the top prize. If he doesn't compete now, others will not know that he doesn't compete, and they will only think that he is inferior to the young master. In the name of my son, to fulfill the young master, how can I, as a father, tolerate it? Mr. Cui, don't mention it again. "

Later, cabinet ministers such as Jiang, Zhai, Fei, and Ma came to persuade Chen Tang, and they all persuaded Chen Tang to give up the fight for the number one scholar. 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, lagged a step behind and came to Chen Tang's side. He walked forward unhurriedly, raised his head and looked forward, and said calmly, "My son will participate in the imperial examination this year. If he wants to be the first, please give me some time." Let’s not fight for the top spot.”

He has a tall body, thick and broad shoulders, gray hair, majestic appearance, and a thick voice. He is in charge of the world's soldiers and horses, and has a calm and majestic demeanor. As soon as he said this, it seemed as if it should be the case. If Chen Tang didn't give in, he would be the enemy of the world.

"My lord, a father is more valuable than a son."

Chen Tang looked forward, without squinting, and said, "Anyone with a surname other than the Thirteen has reached the top of being a minister. Ren is not in a noble family, but Mr. Ren is the Minister of the Ministry of War and the second official." It's really rare that you can become a second-rank official, mainly because of your reputation."

Ren Xiao looked at the entrance of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and climbed up the stairs step by step with everyone, and said, "What do you want to say?" His voice was filled with anger, causing the officials around him to speed up their steps 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 very 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 and horses. I have great power. My cultivation has reached the peak of god refining, and I have half-stepped into the realm of returning to the void. I command millions of monks, and Jianfeng Wherever I pointed, everything was reduced to ashes. The demons fell upon me with my sword. 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 it up?"

As soon as these words came out, all the civil and military officials in the imperial court heard clearly, but they all seemed to have not heard it and continued to walk towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony talking and laughing. "No."

Chen Tang said, "My son also wants to compete. Let's just rely on our abilities." "No?"

Ren Qi suddenly leaned forward, leaned heavily, and bumped into Chen Tang.

Xia Canghai, Uncle Yan 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 on persuasion.

Ren Xiao is the adoptive father of the young master. He is the 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 assume military power.

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 strength was unpredictable 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 like the collision of two ancient behemoths. The shock made everyone's steps feel a little buoyant, and their energy and blood fluctuated accordingly.

"Bang!"

There was a loud noise from the Zhongji Hall in the distance, and the civil and military officials hurriedly looked at the sound. They saw the tall and sturdy body of Ren Qi, Minister of the Ministry of War, sticking to the wall of the Zhongji Hall, suppressing the Xiniu Xinzhou Qi. The heavy weapon of luck was so powerful that it was filled with brilliance, and its light 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 now, Minister of War Ren's weapon 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 is he?

The Minister of the Ministry of War, who had reached the Great Perfection of the Divine Refining Realm and was only half a step away from being still empty, seemed 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, "Sir Chen, please." Chen Tang leaned forward and said, "Sir Zhang, please."

All the civil and military officials looked at each other with solemn awe, and silently entered the court.

Soldiers from the Shenji Battalion hurriedly came outside, placed Renqi, the Minister of War, on a stretcher, and hurriedly carried him away.

In the early 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 named Yuan Xiaoye. "Yes." Chen Shi nodded, "Where are the others?"

"He's gone!"

Yuan Xiaoye ran over with the ball between his legs and said, "He asked me to tell you that he was very happy that you defeated Chen Tang. Xijing is no longer fun, and he is going to find some secrets. He asked me to leave this to you."

Yuan Xiaoye took out a bronze mirror from his arms, the size of a palm, which was exactly 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 Ono put the ball down, bumped it with his feet, and said, "He just said, let you take the exam with confidence and boldness, get the top score in the exam, and get back what you lost. If you fail the exam, then commit suicide and die, so as not to It’s so embarrassing to be surnamed Chen. Is it so easy to get the first prize? It’s so strange that my father worked so hard to get the first prize. “

Chen Shi laughed.

"The No. 1 scholar is very easy to take. You can pass it if you have the skills. In a few days, I will be the No. 1 scholar!" - It's the last two days of the month. Brothers are checking their accounts to see if they still have monthly tickets. Please vote for them!