Another World's Imperial Examination Official Path

Chapter 475 Contribution

Being able to stand beside the emperor and wearing cassock, Chu Zhuang had already vaguely guessed the identity of the other party.

The other party should be the presiding officer of Xiangguo Temple, the current national teacher Jingheng.

It's just that Jingheng should be the same age as Huiming.

But his face was too young, and he looked like he was only in his early twenties.

Besides, there was another thing that puzzled Chu Zhuang.

That is Jingheng's white hair.

To become a monk is to be shaved, why does he have white hair?

Chu Zhuang's eyes dimmed, this Jing Heng is really a mysterious figure!

Jingheng noticed an extraordinarily fiery gaze, and looked over calmly.

Chu Zhuang didn't look back, and the two looked at each other.

When Jing Heng saw Chu Zhuang, he glanced at the two Yun family brothers beside him, and guessed Chu Zhuang's identity.

He's just a genius, Huiming didn't take Chu Zhuang seriously and turned his gaze away.

Seeing that Chu Zhuang had attracted Huiming's attention, he didn't continue to pay attention to him, but instead focused on the prince on the left side of the emperor.

I don't know if it was because of the influence of psychological hints, but he really felt that the prince and Jing Heng were somewhat similar.

Chu Zhuang's mood was a bit complicated. Sure enough, as long as the royal family was involved, the matter would become complicated.

"Gift!"

The process of the banquet was still going on, and the eunuch's sharp voice sounded.

The figures of eunuchs carrying gifts appeared at the gate of the palace.

Yu Wenchang looked at these gifts and nodded with satisfaction. Today can be regarded as his harvest day.

The flowing gifts were carried into the palace and displayed in order according to the rank of princes.

Giving gifts at this time is very particular. If you give them too much, you will make a joke, but if you exceed your own superior, and this superior may be your immediate boss.

I believe the consequences of this are obvious without further explanation.

Fortunately, the emperor has been accepting gifts for many years, and everyone already has a set of default rules.

What kind of gift what kind of grade to send.

Of course there are special cases.

For example, this year Chu Lianqing will offer auspiciousness - "Golden Buddha".

"Tsk tsk~"

Listening to the gift list reported by the eunuch, Chu Zhuang frowned slightly.

Fortunately, Yu Wenchang is still the emperor, with his status, there are many ways to make money.

But he chose this kind of method that would bring bad influence and not earn much at the same time.

There is no need to say more about the bad influence.

Up and down.

The emperor has already taken the lead in accepting the gift publicly, so don't the officials below all follow suit?

Chu Zhuang narrowed his eyes, no wonder gift wines are so popular.

No wonder Gu Qi has been emphasizing that Chu Zhuang should not enter the officialdom.

Looking at the emperor in front of him, Chu Zhuang already had the answer in his heart.

Yiye Zhiqiu, from the court hall in front of him, we can see how corrupt the entire officialdom of the Yue Dynasty is.

There are officials like Yao Pingzhi in Ming County, so he didn't notice it until now, but after coming out of Ming County and getting in touch with the outside world, Chu Zhuang can truly understand the current era and society.

"What are you thinking about?"

Yun Zhanfei approached Chu Zhuang, looked at the seriousness on his face, and asked in a low voice.

Chu Zhuang glanced at Yun Zhanfei and shook his head, obviously what he was thinking was not suitable for talking now.

"By the way, big brother, is the Imperial Master Jing Heng next to the emperor?" Chu Zhuang asked.

I already have an answer, but I want to be sure.

"Well, it's him!"

Yun Zhanfei glanced at Jing Heng in front of him, thinking about the voice he heard in the tunnel that night, and seeing his calm and peaceful expression, his mood suddenly became complicated.

Prudence, we are talking about people like Jingheng!

"Isn't he a monk? Why does he have hair?" Chu Zhuang asked.

"I used to have no hair, but more than ten years ago, when there was a severe drought in the court, Jingheng Guoshi spent a lot of energy to pray for rain, and a lot of white hair grew overnight. He said it was God's punishment for him, so This white hair has never been shaved." Yun Zhanfei explained.

"Well! After watching him for so many years, everyone is used to it."

Yun Zhanfei glanced at Jing Heng and raised his eyebrows. If Chu Zhuang didn't speak up, they wouldn't feel weird at all.

"Pray for rain?"

The corners of Chu Zhuang's lips twitched, he didn't believe that Jing Heng had the ability to ask for rain!

"We have only heard about this matter, but have not seen it with our own eyes." Yun Hong frowned and said.

What happened in this incident, both he and Yun Zhanfei were too young, and they spent most of their time in the frontier at that time, so they didn't know much about the affairs in Dongfeng Mansion.

What Yun Zhanfei said was nothing more than rumors from Dongfeng Mansion later.

How the truth of the matter, they do not know.

Chu Zhuang nodded thoughtfully, maybe he can find an opportunity to ask the dean and the others, they have been in Dongfeng mansion all the time, maybe they know about this matter.

……

Chu Lianqing waited excitedly outside the Taihe Palace. The Golden Buddha he presented was the most special gift today, so he made his final appearance.

It is also because of the special gift that he can also go up to meet the emperor.

"Lord Chu, it's your turn, let's go!" The eunuch came over to announce.

"There is Mr. Lao."

Chu Lianqing was overjoyed, and quickly took out a small pouch from his sleeve and stuffed it into the eunuch's hand.

The eunuch glanced at Chu Lianqing, a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and his tone softened a bit: "Come on!"

After finishing speaking, he turned around and came back with someone. Chu Lianqing didn't dare to delay, so he hurriedly followed.

"Chu Lianqing, the magistrate of Jiqing Prefecture, presents an auspicious Golden Buddha!"

When Chu Zhuang heard Chu Lianqing's name, Yun Zhanfei and Yunhong exchanged glances calmly.

Everyone had already heard the wind that there was a golden Buddha growing out of the ground, and now they heard the sound, and immediately looked outside the door impatiently.

It's just a pity that the Golden Buddha was indeed lifted up, but it was covered with a red silk so that people could not see the real face.

"Chen Chu Lianqing pays homage to the emperor!"

Chu Lianqing followed beside the Golden Buddha, feeling the attention of everyone, and saluted the emperor respectfully.

"Don't be too polite!"

Yu Wenchang couldn't sit still, he also wanted to see the true face of this golden Buddha quickly, so he walked down the steps and came to the golden Buddha in person.

"Your Majesty, let this old slave come." Hong Da followed behind Yu Wenchang step by step, seeing that he was going to lift the red silk and satin on the Buddha statue, he said hastily.

"I'll come in person!"

Yu Wenchang waved his hand, waved Hong Da back, and lifted the silk and satin himself.

"It's really a golden Buddha!"

"Is this golden Buddha growing out of the ground?"

"Many people have seen it with their own eyes, how can it be fake?"

……

The Golden Buddha revealed his true face, and everyone suddenly exclaimed.

There was a lot of noise about the Golden Buddha in Jiqing Mansion, and many people in Dongfeng Mansion also heard about it, and even sent people over to inquire about it.

So most of the people present believed that the Buddha statue really grew out of the ground.

Yu Wenchang looked at the golden Buddha, which was even bigger than him, and was amazed in his heart. He couldn't help reaching out and touching the Buddha statue.

"National teacher, what do you think of this Buddha statue?"

Yu Wenchang turned his head to look at Jing Heng and asked.

"Amitabha."

Jing Heng came over, first bowed respectfully to the Buddha statue with his palms together, and then said: "Congratulations to the emperor, God is grateful to the emperor for his meritorious service in governing the world, so he specially sent down auspicious blessings to the emperor!"

"Ha ha!"

When Yu Wenchang heard the words, he immediately burst out laughing.

"Chen wait to congratulate the emperor!"

Everyone stood up from the table, respectfully saluted and congratulated Yu Wenchang.

Chu Zhuang mixed in the crowd and said something perfunctory, but he was thinking in his heart that Jing Heng was also a sycophant.

It's just that he doesn't know how Jingheng will deal with himself after the truth about the Golden Buddha incident is exposed in the future after Jingheng said such a thing.

At that time, can he still sit in such a secure position as a national teacher?

"Chu Lianqing made great contributions in offering auspiciousness, so he was specially promoted to be the minister of the Ministry of Rites, in charge of all matters concerning the Golden Buddha."

After seeing the Golden Buddha, it's time to reward meritorious deeds.

Chu Lianqing presented such a big auspiciousness, it is unreasonable not to award it.

If Li Houming was the name on the Golden Buddha gift list, then Li Houming would definitely be on the list of rewards now.

It's just that Chu Lianqing erased Li Houming's name, and the Li family never pursued it.

So all the credit goes to Chu Lianqing alone.

"My lord, thank you majesty!"

When Chu Lianqing heard this, he was so excited that he almost jumped out of his throat.

Minister of the Ministry of Rites, the official position of the fourth rank!

How can he not be excited that he has been promoted to a whole rank in one fell swoop? !

Especially this official position is the official position of Dongfeng Mansion!

If there is only one dissatisfaction, it is that the minister of the Ministry of Rites is an empty post and has no real power in his hands.

Although the magistrate of Jiqing Prefecture is only the fifth rank, he is in charge of the management of the prefecture.

But if Chu Lianqing had to choose, he would still choose the Minister of Rites.

After all, only by staying in the Dongfeng mansion and by the emperor's side can he continue to rise up, and it is not certain that he may be able to sit in the position of minister of the Ministry of Rites in his lifetime.

But if he continues to stay in Jiqing Mansion, then Chu Lianqing can meet him, and his life as magistrate will be over.

"Send the Golden Buddha over to the Queen Mother to see! Let the Queen Mother and her elderly also enjoy the auspicious celebration!"

Yu Wenchang is a filial son, and he didn't forget his old lady after watching the auspiciousness, so he asked someone to send the Golden Buddha there immediately.

……

"Congratulations to the Empress Dowager, congratulations to the Empress Dowager, with this auspicious auspiciousness, it must be that the heavens are protecting the emperor and me, Dai Viet!"

"Queen Mother, the emperor is really filial to you, this auspiciousness will be sent to you as soon as you present it!"

……

After the golden Buddha was delivered, a group of wives immediately surrounded the queen mother, saying nice words as if they didn't want money.

Yunmengxi followed the Queen Mother, he glanced at the Golden Buddha, and then at the faces of the people, not paying attention.

It's just an ordinary stone statue, so what's so strange about it!