"Brother Shang, don't joke with me, I'm already engaged."

Chen Yichen replied with a smile, he really didn't expect Shang Lu to be joking.

My previous understanding of Shang Lu was all from the lines of history books, which recorded that he was simple, simple, generous and tolerant, as if he was fixed on the stereotype.

Now Chen Yichen is not facing those lines of text, but living people. They also have their own joys, anger, sorrows, sorrows, sorrows, and separations, and can no longer be examined with a stereotyped image.

When it was Shang Lu's turn to hear Chen Yichen's words, he was full of surprise.

Because he had also heard of the rumors that Chen Yichen and the only daughter of Taining Hou got into marriage, but Shang Lu did not take it seriously. After all, Taining Hou had very high standards for choosing a son-in-law, and the sons of the princes and princes were not attracted by the law.

Chen Yichen is very outstanding, but his status is still a little different from Taining Hou's requirements.

But now when Chen Yichen said in person that he had been engaged, it is highly likely that the rumors were confirmed that the woman was really the only daughter of Hou Taining?

"Brother Chen, is the only daughter of Taining Hou?"

Shang Lu asked tentatively, saying that he was not a person who liked to inquire about nothing. However, the incident was rumored and now the person involved was on the scene, so it would be better to confirm it.

"Well, on the day when the results were released, Duke Cheng was the leader to make a marriage for me and the Marquis of Taining."

When Chen Yichen confirmed in person, the new Jinshi who were present to receive Jinshi towels and clothes showed a sound of marvel.

What is a winner in life? That’s it!

He became famous at a young age and was on the imperial list, and also reached a marriage with the daughter of the honor and relatives. Not only could he be able to return with a beautiful woman, but he also added a great help in his career in the future.

It's really envious!

Sun Shaozong and others were amazed by everyone's emotions, and their faces turned green.

That day, at the wedding banquet of Duke Cheng's Mansion, Chen Yichen's announcement of engagement was hit by Chen Yichen's appointment, but he didn't expect to review it again today.

Isn’t it just marrying a marquis’ daughter? When I wait for the world to be the bestowed, I will definitely get the emperor to personally marry the daughter of the prince. There will always be a time to suppress you!

Of course, dreams are beautiful, reality is cruel, these brothers do not know that Dakui Tianxia will be Chen Yichen...

Just as Shen Yichen was about to change his clothes back, a group of people came in from outside the house. They were not new Jinshi in the Yichou subject. On the contrary, the new Jinshi in the house had to salute the visitors.

Because this group of people is the Imperial College officials headed by the priest Li Shimian!

"I'll pay homage to Dashi!"

The voice of the bows on others also reminded Chen Yichen. He stopped quickly, bowed and said, "I pay homage to Dasi Shi."

"There are no rituals for all students."

Li Shimian raised his hand and signaled that the new Jinshi could get up.

Then he speeded up and came directly to Chen Yichen, bowed to him and said, "Hui Yuanlang, please accept a bow from me!"

"If Chen Huiyuan hadn't stood up that day, the consequences would be unimaginable!"

The consequence of Li Shimian's mouth was not to refer to the safety of the few of them alone. Instead, he was at the center of the "storm". He witnessed the chaos of the scene at that time with his own eyes. How many student scholars fell into the crowd and were trampled so much that they could not get up.

If Chen Yichen hadn't stood up and shouted to take charge of the overall situation, today's Imperial College would probably have an additional literati tomb!

In terms of emotion and reason, public and private, I can bear this worship of my dedication!

Seeing the Imperial College Priest salute to him, Chen Yichen hurriedly avoided him, and then held Li Shimian's arm.

The Grand Secretary is the leader of the world's literati masters. If he received this gift calmly, he would probably be drowned. Moreover, the reputation of humility, respect and cautiousness that he had accumulated before would also be greatly reversed, which is really unworthy.

"The Grand Secretary is really a late-life birth, and I can't afford it!"

As a lower-ranking person, Chen Yichen dared not accept this gift, but Li Shimian didn't think so.

"In my heart, Chen Huiyuan Gaoyi deserves to be ashamed of it!"

Seeing this scene, many new Jinshi present who had never participated in the complaint and complained about the wrongdoers were shocked.

The Dasi family, known as the master of literati in the world, turned around and saluted Chen Yichen. How big is this to achieve this?

"The Grand Secretary hopes that it is not difficult for him to have a late life, so I really don't dare to take it."

Chen Yichen was a little helpless. He always knew that Li Shimian was extremely straightforward and thought he was too flexible.

When Li Shimian was a small official when he was an official, facing the idea of ​​a fierce man like Zhu Di, the Emperor Chengzu of Ming Dynasty, he dared to write more than ten rebuttals and refute him, and for this reason he had a year's prison meal.

Li Shimian didn't care about this experience. When Emperor Renzong of Ming Dynasty succeeded to the throne, he began to submit a memorial again. And when the emperor asked in front of the palace, he was still extremely tough and refused to admit defeat. The emperor began to criticize him!

With Ming Renzong's generous personality, he couldn't help but ask the imperial guards to hammer him with golden gourds, and this beaten him to break three ribs.

It's so miserable, should Li Shimian be more low-key?

The answer is that life is endless, and the emperor is forced to fight. Li Shimian inherited the fighting style of a literati very well.

Facing the next emperor, Emperor Xuanzong of Ming, Zhu Zhanji, he still spoke out in a tough and straightforward manner. However, his suggestion to be close to the crown prince in a sense helped Zhu Zhanji, so Xuande did not make too difficult for a long time and he was restored to his post.

When Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Qizhen might have been older, and as the Imperial College Priest, he was in charge of education, he was not very involved in current affairs. Li Shimian was much more low-key, at least he did not have any more attempts to fight the emperor.

But if you don’t force the emperor, your toughness and integrity are still there, so something happened to offend Wang Zhen…

It may be said that Li Shimian's life is a life of struggle.

However, after just now, Li Shimian's knowledge and character were respected by court officials and Imperial College students.

After retiring in the 12th year of Zhengtong, he returned home. Nearly 3,000 court officials and Imperial College students practiced it for him. Many first-rank officials of this scale were unavailable.

It is also the best recognition of his Dasi clan status.

Looking at Chen Yichen's repeated refusal, Li Shimian also understood that if he continued to salute and thank others, he might have a negative effect.

So he stopped insisting and said, "Hui Yuanlang is young but noble, and I deeply admire him."

"Today, Chen Huiyuan came to the Imperial College to receive Jinshi towels and clothes. According to the principle, I should thank you very much as the landlord. However, considering that the Golden Palace will not be able to be sloppy tomorrow, I can only give up regretfully."

"If there is time in the future, I hope to invite Hui Yuanlang to the Imperial College for a lecture. I wonder if it will be done?"

Teaching in the Imperial College?

When the words came out, the audience was in an uproar.

You should know that the Imperial College is not the kind of university in later generations. You can just invite a lecturer to come and talk about it. You can go to any other place as long as you have a little fame.

There are two types of lectures in the Imperial College in ancient times. One is to teach it yourself. To meet this standard, one must be a great scholar of the current dynasty.

Even if Chen Yichen is currently in high school, he can only represent his success in taking the imperial examinations and exams, and does not represent his achievements in studying Confucian classics.

What's more, Chen Yichen is too young and lacks qualifications, and it is difficult for people to convince by the words of the sutras and theories.

The second is that the emperor inspected the Imperial College and arranged for officials from the Imperial College to give lectures, similar to the imperial court. This requirement for knowledge and achievement is lower, but the content restrictions are very strict, and the personnel arrangements are dominated by the Imperial College.

In the ninth year of Zhengtong, that is, last year, Zhu Qizhen inspected the Imperial College in the capital, and Li Shi reluctantly explained the "Shangshu" to him. Because it was explained thoroughly and clearly, the emperor was very happy and rewarded many rewards.

If Li Shimian had not submitted a memorial to resign when he was old, he would have been happy with the promotion.

It can be seen from this that no matter which kind of lectures in the Imperial College is, it has helped Chen Yichen's reputation and career.

Li Shimian's actions were simply to help Chen Yichen build a ladder. How could he not shock all the new Jinshi present?

"Dashi, the late-born child, was not knowledgeable, and he was afraid he could not afford to take responsibility..."

To be honest, Chen Yichen was also very moved when he heard the good thing about the Imperial College lectures.

However, he was not completely lost. He understood how much he had. His achievements in the imperial examination were all exam-oriented education, which was very different from the lectures in literature that established schools.

If you don’t talk about your current fame and fortune, you will have a talented reputation. If you don’t talk about it and take it off, you will really have a reverse operation, and you will be afraid of losing money.

"Chen Huiyuan, please don't refuse. I still have this vision of knowing people!"

Li Shimian proposed to let Chen Yichen give lectures, on the one hand, it means to repay and thank him, and on the other hand, he does appreciate Chen Yichen's talent.

Whether it is the provincial examination, the articles of the imperial examination, or the several poems circulating, they are all famous classic works that are famous all over the world.

Even if such ability is not enough to preach the scriptures and theories, it is enough to be a disciple of the emperor to teach. If Chen Yichen is appreciated by the emperor, it will be considered that he has discovered a wise minister for the country and has a clear conscience!

"Since Dasi's attention is so important, I have to refuse that night."

Chen Yichen gritted his teeth and said, "High risks mean high returns." If he can get the reputation of "Imperial Master", he will not have to stay in the Hanlin Academy for a few years in his career.

Seeing Chen Yichen agreeing, Li Shimian stroked his beard and smiled, chatted with him for a few more words, and then led everyone away.

"Brother Chen, I really admire you so much for being appreciated by the Grand Secretary."

After Xiao Yi watched Li Shimian walk away, he said to Chen Yichen with envy and admiration.

The Dasi family is a righteous man, not afraid of the powerful and powerful, and can be valued and appreciated by him. Not to mention the real benefits of teaching in the Imperial College, the only thing that wins a good reputation in the literati clear stream will benefit a lot.

But don’t underestimate the role of these pens. Remarks can reverse the situation at critical moments. Why can many Qingliu leaders who are not well-known and respond to their calls and command heroes?

It is because they control the power of public opinion that they become uncrowned kings.

"Brother Chen, I thought you were extraordinary when I was in the Winter Solstice Poetry Festival. Now it seems that you are destined to soar to the sky."

Shang Lu also agreed with a sentence, with a rather emotional tone.

After all, Chen Yichen was so ignorant in the last seat, but now he is so radiant that he cannot ignore it.

"Two guys, don't give this compliment. It's too late now, so I'd better change the towel and go home early to prepare for tomorrow's ceremony."

Chen Yichen replied with a smile, then went to the small room to change his clothes back. Then he bowed to Xiao Yi, Shang and Lu, and prepared to return to the Duke Cheng's mansion in the afterglow of the sunset.

Looking at Chen Yichen's departure back, the remaining new Jinshi were in a very complicated mood. Why is the gap between the Jinshi in the same high school?
To be continued...