Chen Yichen didn't know what happened during the palace examination paper review, and this kind of factional struggle involving high-level officials, who had a little political IQ, would not speak loudly everywhere.

So he was extremely shocked at this moment. What was Wang Zhen’s intention in this action? Is it really just to be optimistic about and appreciate himself?

But the problem is that Wang Zhen’s “love” is something that ordinary people cannot afford. Not to mention that he is now the top scholar and is the leader of the juniors of civil servants. Even if he has not joined Hu Yi’s civil servant interest group, he will never be able to get along with the eunuchs.

At the Sanyuan Festival and the First Banquet, all the civil and military officials who retired from the court were on the scene. How would they imagine the statement of the eunuch in full view of the public?

"The top scholar, don't be overjoyed, the road to the sky will be long in the future."

The eunuch who sent the order looked stunned and patted him intimately on the shoulder, as if comforting his juniors.

Chen Yichen was speechless, and a smile that was even more ugly than crying appeared on his face and replied: "I thank you for your kindness in my heart. I'm also welcome to the table!"

No matter what the reason is, under such a situation, Chen Yichen could not publicly refute Wang Zhen's feelings, which would be like finding a dead end for himself.

It is also obvious that this eunuch who was sent to the imperial eunuch was also Wang Zhen's person, representing Wang Zhen's face, and he had to be thoughtful and sat at the seat.

But if this scene is in the eyes of all civil and military officials, it will be meaningful...

"The new top scorer actually has a close relationship with Eunuch Wang. What exactly happened behind this?"

An official looked surprised. Now the gap between the civil servant group and the eunuch group is getting deeper and deeper. After the incident, the Dasi family was in a state of equal power.

Before the Sanyuan period passed, Chen Yichen already had the reality of a scholar-in-law in the capital. How could he have an ambiguous relationship with the eunuch?

If such a scene is spread, it may cause a storm in the literary world.

"Chen Yichen was not afraid of power and led the way to complain about his grievances. How could he get Wang Zhen's respect? It doesn't make sense in logic."

An official next to him also felt incredible. Logically speaking, Chen Yichen is a person who is openly standing opposite Wang Zhen. Could it be that he can meet and smile to eliminate his grudges?

"What's wrong? You have to see what the final result is. With the vengeful personality of the eunuch, Chen Yichen led the public to complain but was unscathed. Is this normal?"

"It's really not normal, and I was also lucky in disguise and got a royal gift from Jieyuanfang. Looking back at the incident of the Grand Secret family, maybe it was Wang Zhen protecting him!"

As soon as these words were spoken, many officials seemed to have discovered the truth of the incident, and their faces showed a look of astonishment.

If you even think about it more, it would be even more terrifying to think about it carefully!

If all this is regarded as a game, Chen Yichen used the Dasi incident to gain amazing reputation among the sub-group of literati.

These reputations helped him to the imperial examination. During the examination and review of the palace, the Hanlin Academy supported him. It was also related to the overall situation in which the Imperial College was in charge of the overall situation. They recognized Chen Yichen's knowledge and literary integrity.

In the end, Chen Yichen passed the three yuan and the world was at the top of the young scholar!

Now that the truth comes to light, Chen Yichen hides his identity as a member of the eunuch party, then Wang Zhen’s series of unusual behaviors after knocking on the verge can be explained.

No wonder the eunuch who passed the order said that Wang Zhen was very satisfied with Chen Yichen's performance. You are a damn literati insider. He took the position of leader every step of the camp. How could he not be satisfied?

Of course, this group of low-ranking officials was indignant, but no one dared to express it publicly.

First, I can't afford to offend Wang Zhen, second, I can't afford to offend Duke Cheng, so I have to endure it in my heart.

Chen Yichen saw that many officials' expressions changed, and he could probably guess what the other party was thinking.

But even if he understands, he is powerless to do anything, and he is even less likely to be stupid enough to explain publicly. He actually hasn't agreed to join Wang Zhen, right?

I can only say that this is the biggest difference between the eunuch group and the civil servant group. They are both bad people, and the civil servant group needs a archway.

No, it is important to pay attention to "character"!

If Hu Yi failed to win over, he would not be able to continue showing goodwill, nor would he use the trick of making mature rice.

Although Wang Zhen was a literati, his way of thinking had changed after all, so he had no worries or bottom line.

Since Chen Yichen refused to agree to the recruitment, he might as well announce it in front of all civil and military officials, and use the general trend of open conspiracy to force the kid to surrender.

After all, Wang Zhen also passed the wrong test. He also knew the "Han and thieves are incompatible" in the spirit of the scholar-officials.

Chen Yichen was branded as a eunuch party and would inevitably not be accepted by the civil servant group. In the future, if he does not want to become a lonely man in the court, he has to come and surrender to himself.

The process is not important, as long as the final result Chen Yichen is his own person!

"Wang Zhen is really a good method."

Yang Pu saw this scene and said coldly to Cao Nai beside him.

After all, Cao Nai was the successor he chose. Although he was not very cunning and had little experience, he had to take on the banner of civil servants in the end.

Therefore, whenever there is a chance, Yang Pu will give all his gifts, hoping that Cao Nai will lead the cabinet ministers in the future to fight against the dictatorship of Wang Zhen and the eunuchs.

"Indeed, Chen Yichen himself is not clear about Wang Zhen, otherwise he would not have refused Hu Yi's show of kindness at the beginning."

Cao Nai and Yang Pu have slightly different views. Chen Yichen is currently recognized as a member of the eunuch party, which must be a bit out of the question.

But he is definitely not innocent!

Reject the enlistment of civil servants and always maintain contact with the eunuch party. A typical fence-riding faction at the beginning and end, this person should not be trusted easily.

Listening to Cao Nai's words, Yang Pu did not refute.

He looked at Chen Yichen's figure of laughter in the accuser who was entertaining the eunuch by the eunuch, and replied with a meaningful meaning: "This son's heart is as deep as the sea, and his height is as high as the sky. Either the traitor is like a loyal person or the traitor is like a traitor, it depends on which path he has taken."

The Sanyuan and the first banquet ended in a mess of cups and plates. Zhu Yong, Duke Cheng, was in a happy mood and planned to have a drunken end with his colleagues. However, the words of the eunuch from the middle of the journey made him a little cautious. Chen Yichen's current relationship with the eunuch party is not a good way out.

So after the banquet, Zhu Yong did not return to the inner courtyard, but called Chen Yichen to find out.

"Chen Yichen, has something happened between you and Wang Zhen?"

Zhu Yong asked calmly. Chen Yichen, who has gradually recognized him, in addition to the father-son relationship, also includes recognition of ability.

If it were before, if he rashly learned that Chen Yichen had defected to the "eunuch party", he would probably have scolded Zhu Yong, Duke Cheng, directly.

"After the test, Wang Zhen sent an invitation in the name of Wang Shan, the assistant commander, and planned to recruit me with the title of top scorer."

Zhu Yongneng asked calmly, but Chen Yichen naturally would not force him. He truthfully told the cause of the incident.

"You didn't agree?"

Nothing like those who randomly guessed the civil servants. Through this period of time, Zhu Yong understood that Chen Yichen's steady behavior would inevitably weigh the pros and cons of seeking over Wang Zhen.

"No."

"I see."

Duke Cheng Guozhu Yong nodded. The sea of ​​officials has been rising and falling for decades, and many things need not be explained in detail to understand the reasons behind them.

"Then I will say goodbye first."

Chen Yichen bowed and prepared to return to the west wing courtyard.

"Slow down!"

"What else does the prince have to give?"

"The plaque of Duke Cheng's Mansion has not yet collapsed. If you encounter such a thing in the future, no matter what the other party is, you can tell me. Do you understand?"

When he said this, Zhu Yong, Duke Cheng Guo, was extremely majestic.

"One prospers and all prospers" is not only for the younger generation, but also for Zhu Yong himself!

As long as he is still a Duke of the Ming Dynasty, he has the ability to shelter his children from the wind and rain, even if the other party is the powerful Wang Zhen.

The Duke of Chengguo is not weaker than others!

Hearing such words from Zhu Yong's mouth, Chen Yichen looked at the other person and felt mixed emotions.

Chen Yichen could not confirm whether this was what Duke Cheng Guo, Zhu Yong, said out of his current value or the protection given to his son due to his father's identity.

But the only thing he could be sure of was that the feeling that Zhu Yong, Duke Cheng, gave himself has changed, and he seems to be no longer so cold-blooded and ruthless.

"Yes, Master."

Chen Yichen nodded and said yes, then turned around and left.

When he returned to the study room of the other courtyard, Chen Yichen fell into deep thought. He had realized that Wang Zhen's intention was to forcibly mount himself on the same boat.

However, with Wang Zhen's current power, this move is considered a conspiracy. Chen Yichen could not defend himself at all, and even telling Duke Cheng Zhu Yong would be useless.

After all, Wang Zhen did nothing bad, and even valued himself as giving him a golden flower belt. Is it because of this that Duke Cheng turned against him?

Stop being funny. The officialdom is so impulsive that the grave is already three feet tall.

Damn, it’s so shameless, invincible in the world!

Chen Yichen complained secretly, and even missed the "archway" of the civil servant group. Even if it was superficial, it was better than not.

Now that things have come to this, Chen Yichen understands that it is useless to think too much. If it really doesn't work, he studied Zhang Juzheng during the Wanli period and reached a political alliance with the intern supervisor Feng Bao, and first control the peak of power.

As for how the outside world evaluates it, let them talk about it. How can things in the world be as satisfactory as possible, but I want to be ashamed of you!

...

On March 19, the 10th year of Zhengtong, the second day of the Jindian Chuan, Chen Yichen took a carriage to the Ministry of Rites to participate in the last Chinese banquet of the four imperial examination banquets - "Enrong Banquet".

The Enrong Banquet was the Qionglin Banquet, which first began in the Tang Dynasty and was called the "Wenxi Banquet" at that time.

Later, Emperor Taizong of Song changed the banquet location to Qionglin Garden, so it is also called "Qionglin Banquet".

In the Yuan Dynasty, the banquet was changed to the Hanlin National History Academy, but the name did not change.

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, since the eighth year of Xuande, the banquet was given to the Ministry of Rites, and the name was also changed to "Jinshi's Eternal Banquet" to show the great grace of the emperor.

Chen Yichen slept well last night, which may also be related to thinking about how to deal with Wang Zhen’s relationship.
To be continued...