Chapter 424: The top scorer, the top scorer

The person who came was an old eunuch in red clothes. The eunuch's eyes were all smiling. Especially when he saw Chen Ao, his eyes were lit. After patiently reciting the two imperial edicts he brought, he walked to Chen Ao with a smile, handed the imperial edict to Chen Ao, and said, "Mr. Chen, congratulations..."

The first of the two imperial edicts was the palace examination edict, which said that Chen Ao ranked first in the first place. This first place was the top scholar in the current academic year. When Chen Ao heard this, his first reaction was to breathe a sigh of relief. Not only for his own gratitude, but also for the Song Dynasty. The first in the palace examination meant that Zhao Ji felt that his countermeasures were the best, and his countermeasures were to delay and wait for change, and unite Liao to fight against Jin. If this national policy was implemented, it would at least not lead to the recurrence of historical tragedies.

Chen Ao is not a scheming politician. He is far inferior to the old foxes in the court. His countermeasures are just based on historical judgments. I don’t know whether this national policy is good or not. But at least one thing is certain, that is, it can delay the time when the Jin army enters the pass.

Of course, there are probably two reasons why this national policy was adopted by Zhao Ji. On the one hand, he exaggerated the strength of the Jin army and did have a certain effect. Zhao Ji was originally a Taiping emperor. If he had any passion in his heart, it would be a lie. He was just a very ordinary good person, but not a good emperor. So when he knew that the Jin army was not easy to mess with, the Jin army was just a trick of the tiger. This alone was enough to make him feel afraid.

In addition, Yang Jian’s role in the inner court was also an indispensable contribution. The reason why Wang Fu in history motivated Zhao Ji was simply because Liang Shicheng was running for him. At present, only Yang Jian could speak in the inner court. Yang Jian has always had a slight understanding of the national affairs and had no opinions, so he naturally would not put forward his own opinions. He was so skewed to Chen Ao, and speaking for Chen Ao is reasonable.

After listening to the first imperial edict, Chen Ao felt mixed emotions. There was no joy that could affect the national policy of the Song Dynasty. Instead, it was a kind of gratitude. It can be imagined that once Zhao Ji chose Xu Wei or chose the opinions of others, even if he was the top scholar in the current academic year, what would be the consequences of the Jin soldiers when they arrived, it would be self-evident.

He breathed a sigh of relief, and then he became happy again, because the second edict mentioned the marriage granting. Of course, Zhao Ji fulfilled his promise, issued an edict to Zhou Ruo, and awarded another fifth-rank edict. Although the edict was a false title, it had neither a salary nor a special treatment, but it was also a kind of honor.

After receiving the order, Chen Ao said to his father-in-law who came to announce the order: "Please sit in the inner hall." He quietly stuffed a piece of money to him.

But the father-in-law didn't dare to take it and said with a smile: "Young Master Chen, don't be polite, you don't need this money. It's too late to be happy for Mr. Chen."

Chen Ao didn't dare to take Chen Ao's money, and this father-in-law was not stupid. If Yang Jian knew about it, would he still be in the palace in the future? That was asking for death!

The father-in-law quickly bowed and said, "The family is rushing back to the palace to serve. Mr. Chen, congratulations, the family is farewell." He led several guards who came with him and fled in panic.

The Zhou Mansion was full of joy. What a glory it was for the top scholar in the current academic year. Besides, the lady also asked for an imperial edict and was happy. While she went to report to the National Gong, she was ready to pick up customers.

The news spread quickly, and the congratulatory people came soon. This kind of thing must be done early, and the people in the evening taught people to seize the opportunity. I pray for the old masters of the Duke, some of the ministers who were walking in the court, as well as Chen Ao's classmates, Xuezheng and some Xu Chiefs in the Imperial College, as for Dr. Tang Yan and Dr. Chen Ao would not come. Chen Ao personally took the gift to visit. How could the student win the top scholar and ask the teacher to come to congratulate him?

Therefore, Chen Ao also packed up quickly and immediately prepared gifts and went to the doctors' homes to pay homage. This is respect for teachers and etiquette. Chen Ao means how to abandon etiquette and law. This ceremony must not be abandoned. After walking around Dr. Zhu, put down the gifts, and kowtowed, saying things like teachers' teachings that students will never forget. Chen Ao's resistance is not great. Heaven, earth, king, parents and teachers, this is a rule, and others can abide by it. Why can't he abide by it? Are those who travel through time superior and have the aura of a turtle?

The last trip was the Tang family. The Tang family was far away, so when they arrived, there were already many people gathered here. They all heard that the new son-in-law of the Tang family won the top scorer, so they were waiting to see this good show.

Mrs. Tang held her hands outside the fence door and was full of energy, saying, "Hey... Sister-in-law of the Liu family, can you let me go? My son-in-law is coming to thank me soon. What are you doing when you block the door? Do you want to get some politeness? Go there."

He also said to the people: "Chen Ao's son-in-law is very filial and never disobeys me. Don't see that he won the top scorer today. He has to scream obediently when he sees his old body..."

Everyone burst into laughter.

Tang Yan inside felt that he couldn't help but want to pull Mrs. Tang back so that she could not talk nonsense outside. However, because she was a priest after all, if she couldn't tell her, she would be unfavorable to make trouble outside. Today is a happy day and could not stir up the festive celebration. Her eyes turned and her eyes fell on Tang Moer who was reading a book. Tang Moer was a little reserved after hearing the good news today and looked like a ladylike style. Tang Yan was very satisfied and said to Tang Moer: "Moer, go outside the yard and call your mother in, and say he told her to boil tea quickly. When the person comes, I'm afraid there will be no tea."

Tang Moer said: "Dad, the tea has been boiled long ago."

Tang Yan had no choice but to say, "Then call her, I have a few words to tell her."

Tang Mo'er put down the book, smiled brightly, then took a lotus step to the yard and asked Mrs. Tang to come in. As soon as she came out, someone burst into laughter: "The top scholar is coming out, look."

A flash of blush appeared on Tang Mo'er's face, and she was very embarrassed. She stepped up her steps. As soon as she approached Mrs. Tang, she saw someone coming from afar. The crowd rushed over and said, "Look, look, it's the top scholar."

Tang Fu was happy and shouted: "Chen Ao came so early, let him go, let him go, let him go, leave a way for Chen Ao."

Tang Moer was like a frightened deer, so scared that she was so scared that she went back to the house in shame.

Tang Yan also heard the movement outside. When he saw Tang Moer rolling in, he rushed into the boudoir with a hurry. He didn't even ask too much, and immediately coughed, thinking to himself that this woman was so shameless. He picked up the book that Tang Moer placed on the table, with a stern face, and looked calm and calm, and waited for Chen Ao to come to pay homage and kowtow.

Not long after, Mrs. Tang came in first, rolling the curtains and laughed: "Chen Ao, do you know that the master's wife has been waiting for you for half an hour, and her legs are a little numb. I'll sit down first and make tea for you later."

Tang Yan Yi was still motionless, still absent-mindedly reading the book, feeling very ashamed. This woman couldn't speak, so how could she tell others that they were waiting for Chen Ao? Tang Yan is his teacher, Chen Ao is his life, and only Chen Ao hurriedly came to kowtow and thank him. Where was Chen Ao anxious to wait for them? Alas, the family was unfortunate!

Tang Yan slandered him in his heart, but in front of Mrs. Tang, he would never dare to blame him. Otherwise, according to Mrs. Tang's nature, he would have to eat him.

Chen Ao came in, quickly trotted to Tang Yan's feet, and said, "Students received the highest degree of honor, and they all received the teacher's gift. The teacher is like a father. The teacher will teach you. The student will never forget it for life. Please accept the student's three greetings."

Tang Yan held the book, with a slight head on his head, and said, "Okay, you can pass the test, it's inseparable from your usual diligence, sit down." His face remained motionless, just like an old monk sitting down, still holding the book to read it, not even looking at the right eyes.

This is to give both kindness and power. Since you are a teacher, you must have majesty. First use majesty to shock you, so that Chen Ao will not be complacent just because he won the top scorer. When the majesty is almost done, then you will be like bathing in the spring breeze and giving it kindness.

Tang Yan's eyes fell on the book, waiting for Chen Ao to speak; Mrs. Tang was a little dissatisfied and thought to herself, "I'm kind to visit you, who do you show me this airs? Old guy, how could he mess with his son-in-law like this? I was about to complain a few times, but Chen Ao said, "What book is Lord Tang reading?"

Tang Yan coughed again, his face calmed down a little. After hearing what he said, he was curious about what book he was reading. He just used the book to pretend, so he quickly turned to the writing and looked at it. When he saw that it was a little unpleasant, the words "Female Commandment" were written dignifiedly on the writing. He quickly put the book aside and looked at Chen Ao. Seeing Chen Ao as if he was smiling, he had nothing to say for a moment.

So Tang Yan quickly pretended to teach Chen Ao a lesson. Chen Ao listened distractedly, but he was listening to the sound in the boudoir with his ears. Tang Mo'er occasionally coughed a few times. I don't know if it was a small illness or a message to him, so he also coughed a few times to see the reaction. As a result, the whole family, from Tang Yan to Chen Ao, Tang Mo'er was coughing. When Mrs. Tang brought the tea, she was very concerned about her son-in-law and asked: "Is Chen Ao sick? Oh, even a minor illness cannot be delayed. If you have time, go and call a doctor to see. There is a doctor named Zeng in our Lu'anfang who is good at medical skills. Do you want to ask him to come and see?"

Chen Ao didn't dare to cough anymore, and vaguely heard Tang Mo'er's silver bell-like chuckling from the boudoir, and quickly said to Mrs. Tang: "It's okay, it's okay, it's just a little cold."

After saying a few words, drinking a symbolic sip of tea, Tang Yan said, "I'm afraid there are already many guests in Zhou's mansion. If you go back early, don't be too slow to treat the guests."

Chen Ao nodded, saluted Tang Yan, and then returned home.

When the carriage arrived at Zhou Mansion, the carriage and horses parked in front of the door had already blocked a street. I knew I could not walk to the main entrance, so I had to go in through the back door, crossed several archways and got out. From a distance, I saw Liu Sheng coming hurried over and said, "Young Master Cousin, the master is back, and said, "Young Master is back, you will go to welcome the guests when you come back. There are too many guests to congratulate you, and you can't greet you."

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Chapter completed!