Vol 2 Chapter 1131: Empress empress

General Chen Xiao, whose surname is Chen and Qiu.
He has been in the army for nearly ten years in his weak crown.
Since the age of ten, he has followed Yang Jiyang Xianggong, marching martial arts, and acting as a small servant.
Later, I took the time to test a talent.
Yang Ji told him that it was mostly a fluke to be able to pass the exam at one time.
If you want to take the Imperial Examination and make a career in Shilin, you have to work hard for ten years.
Chen Qiu hasn't made up his mind. He seems to prefer to fight on the battlefield with real guns and swords rather than studying as an official.
Recently, he finally made up his mind.
He stood outside the gate of Chang'an Palace, his heart ups and downs.
After the briefing, the palace man invited him in.
"Niang Niang is waiting in the study, General Chen will follow our house to this side."
"Thank you, father-in-law!"
"You're welcome!"
The palace man led him outside the study and waited for a while before letting him in.
Chen Qiu bowed his head and walked into the study.
The corner of his eye swept away, and he was shocked.
On the bookshelf that is as high as the roof, there are all books, neatly arranged, and the end is invisible at a glance.
There is a wooden ladder on the bookshelf, and there is a small yellow door standing on the bookshelf to sort books~EbookFREE.me~ The degree of newness of the cover of the book, and the books on the bookshelf have basically been read.
"Are you Chen Qiu?"
"Weichen pays courtesy to the Empress Empress, the Empress Empress is a blessing."
"Raise your head and let this palace take a closer look. It looks like Zhou Zheng, sit down and talk."
Chen Qiu carefully sat down on the round stool, keeping his eyes down, not daring to look up.
"Look at my palace speaking!" Gu Jiu's voice was chilly.
Chen Qiu was shocked and had to raise his eyes to face the gaze of the Queen Empress.
The empress is well maintained, and the state of her whole person seems to be in her early thirties at most. A pair of eyes seems to be able to see through people's hearts.
He was a little nervous inside.
Since Chen Qiu walked in, Gu Jiu had been looking at each other.
"What book are you reading recently?"
"Return to the Queen Mother, Weichen is currently reading Zuo Zhuan, Gong Yang Biography, Gu Liang Biography."
"Oh! I heard that you decided to abandon the imperial examination. Why do you still need to read the Five Classics?"
"Although you have given up on the imperial examination, you can't give up reading. Reading can always reflect on yourself. Learn from the experience and lessons from the book, and keep a clear head. Weichen thinks it is necessary."
Gu Jiu nodded, "What do you think of the Guliang School and the Gongyang School?"
Chen Qiu hesitated.
Gu Jiu knew it, "Just say, I forgive you for not guilty!"
"Weichen dare to say it. From the standpoint of the minister, the Weichen naturally supports the Guliang school, because it can get the most benefit. If it is from the position of the superior, it is the two doctrines of Neiguliang and the external Ram. All have merits. However, once the war is over, the Ram will appear to be somewhat redundant, and it is not conducive to the stability of the court and the people.
"So, are you tending towards Gu Liang?"
Chen Qiu hesitated for a moment, and nodded, "Yes!"
Gu Jiu asked again: "You agree with Gu Liang, why did you abandon the imperial examination?"
Chen Qiu deliberately said: "If we start working hard today, we will be able to pass the entrance examination within ten years. Ten years later, we will be in the year of standing, and we will officially start official career. Don’t hide your mother, we will not be confident I have beaten officials and eunuchs on the path of civil servants. However, as a courtier, it is not a pity that you cannot be an extremely human minister."
"Are you too pessimistic? You are Yang Xianggong's disciple. With him escorting you, your official career should go smoothly."
Chen Qiu shook his head, "Don't hide from the Queen Mother, Weichen is only slightly better at reading than his father. Yang Xianggong has also said personally that he is better than talents and Weichen is no better than students from generations of scholarly families. Better than background, the same. Can't compare to them. This is a congenital deficiency, and it can't be made up for by hard work.
However, Weichen has an unwilling heart. No matter what he does, Weichen just wants to do his best and climb to the highest level. Even if Yang Xianggong escorted me as an official in the imperial examination, he could protect me for ten years. Could it be that he could protect me for twenty or thirty years?
A genius like Yang Xianggong, since he came to the capital, Weichen has seen two or three people. Under the guidance of Sanyuangong and Mr. Zhou, he is more appreciated by Yang Xianggong than Weichen.
The same age, richer knowledge, stronger family background. To be honest, Weichen can only sigh inferior to such a genius. Weichen also heard that there were several similar young talents around His Highness King Qi, who accompanied His Highness to fight in the Western Regions. Neng Wen Neng Wu, the same age, Weichen is ashamed!
They are all the champions in the future, second place in the rankings, and explorers! In the imperial examination, they were ten years or even fifteen years higher than the starting point of the Weichen. Why should Weichen compete with them! Among them, no accident, there will be a second Yang Xianggong. "
Gu Jiu asked, "Have you ever said that you like to belittle yourself."
Chen Qiu said, "Weichen thinks he has self-knowledge. Weichen's own knowledge is insufficient, and it is a blessing for him to be admitted to the Jinshi. A top champion, role model, flower hunting, and the best results. but."
Gu Jiu smiled, "Because I can't fight, so I give up, isn't it a coward!"
"Weichen just chose a path that is more suitable for him."
"The path that suits your ambition."
"Yes!" Chen Qiu was frank, not afraid to reveal the dark side of his heart.
Gu Jiu sneered, "Can my palace understand that you use Ruyang as a pedal to climb to a high place."
"Weichen will climb to the pinnacle of life together with Her Royal Highness. Weichen will always look up to her!"
"My palace doesn't believe it! This palace has seen many people like you over the years. All are ambitious. Ruyang is the best springboard you can hook, and it can take you to become the overlord in the shortest time. Faced with such temptations, studying for imperial examinations and working in official careers for 30 years are naturally unattractive."
silence!
The atmosphere is so tense that the air has frozen.
The palace people lowered their heads and looked down, but the atmosphere did not dare to breathe.
Chen Qiu sweated on his forehead and his throat rolled.
The hesitant eyes suddenly became firm.
He said loudly and loudly: "The empress is right. Weichen is indeed an ambitious person and really wants to take shortcuts. Just like my father!"
"Your father has real materials, so this palace is willing to give him a chance."
"Weichen also relied on a single shot to achieve today's results, not all due to his father's cuteness."
"Do you think you are comparable to your father?" Gu Jiu smiled.
Chen Qiu faced her boldly, "Weichen thought that he was stronger than his twenty-year-old father."
Gu Jiu raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Your father is at your age and is still studying at Shanhe Academy, thinking about how to take the fame. You already have fame and you have proven yourself in the military. You can barely be considered younger than your father. when."
"Xie Empress Empress!" Chen Qiu secretly exhaled.
"but……"
As soon as the voice changed, Gu Jiu's face sank, and Chen Qiu's heart came up again.
Facing the empress and empress, the pressure they endured was much higher than that of the emperor.
The emperor only talked about official affairs, overseas, and military. Talking about his field of expertise.
However, the empress empress is punishing her heart.
Once again, let him open his own heart. Try to kill him without leaving.
Among them, the pressure is unimaginable for people who have not experienced it.
Chen Qiu didn't know how he persisted to this moment without breaking down.
He has only one belief, he must persevere, he must withstand all the pressure, and has been persevering.
You can't live up to Ruyang, you can't live up to your father's sacrifice, you can't live up to yourself.
"Your utilitarianism is so heavy, this palace can't help but wonder, when more interests emerge, will you betray those around you?"
Chen Qiu gaped, his face flushed, it was anger.
"Enlighten the Empress Empress, the ministers are indeed very utilitarian, but it does not mean that the ministers do not have a bottom line and principles. The ministers also have principles that they have always adhered to."
"Why does my palace trust you? After all, you did not hesitate to sacrifice your father's career for your own future."
Chen Qiu sweated coldly on his forehead, "Weichen didn't sacrifice his father's official career. Let's not hide the queen and mother, my father wants to fight in the Western Regions."
"Oh?"
Gu Jiu seemed to be smiling but not smiling, "It's good that the head of the overseas business camp is improper, and he wants to go to the Western Regions. What is it? Don't forget, the Western Regions are the territory of King Anxi."
Chen Qiu solemnly said: "The war in the Western Regions cannot be over overnight. However, His Royal Highness King Qi cannot stay away for long. The officials judged that King Qi will return to the capital within two years. When King Qi leaves the Western Regions, he has to change to the Western Regions. Bing. This is the opportunity my father wants to fight for. Between Weichen and His Royal Highness, it just happened to happen!"
Gu Jiu smiled, "If you want to marry Ruyang, you must sacrifice your father's official career. From now on, your father can only stay at home. Will you still marry?"
Chen Qiu was confused by this question, and he was a little at a loss.
He shook his head and said: "Weichen doesn't know, not sure!"
Sure enough!
As Ruyang said, before she and Chen Qiu, the relationship was not pure.
There are interests in the relationship.
Interest keeps them tied together.
Chen Qiujue is done by himself!
The empress must not be satisfied with him!
After all, his feelings for Ruyang are not so pure.
As a parent, how can a girl marry an ambitious person?
He sighed secretly.
I silently said apologize to Ruyang.
The two are destined for nothing.
Gu Jiu tapped the desktop lightly.
Chen Qiu recovered his senses instantly, his eyes still bright.
Gu Jiu said softly: "You are a typical mortal man, this is very similar to your father, you deserve to be a father and son. However, you are very honest!"
Chen Qiu smiled bitterly, "Thank you Empress Empress!"
Gu Jiu said in a deep voice: "My palace has read the article you wrote, and it has something to say. Based on your foundation, and concentrate on studying, you will indeed have the opportunity to be admitted to the Jinshi within ten years, ranking in the middle of the second class. You are very lucky, It is also unfortunate that among this group of students about your age, there are quite a few amazing and talented people with broad thinking, rich knowledge, and solid foundation. No one can match them for 20 years.
They dare to think and do, have ideas, and have the ability. As you said, you can't fight them. This is your misfortune! But it is your luck to witness the birth of geniuses and live in the same era with them, and to be officials in the same dynasty! This palace will give you a homework, just write the pattern of court in your eyes! "
what!
Chen Qiu looked dumbfounded!
The empress gave him his homework. What kind of route is this?