Chapter 29 Section VI

I finally escaped a difficult situation that day, and my feelings towards Chen Tang became more and more contradictory. Although I was grateful to him for saving me once, I hated his eloquent tongue even more.I don't like such a cunning person. Now I firmly believe that he must have done such a thing as betraying his mother. "Mr. Tian's Mansion asked if you would like to work in his mansion, why didn't you agree?" After Tian Tingtian left, I once asked him. He smiled unnaturally: "Didn't Zhang Hou agree to select me as the Taiguan Shangshicheng? Now that Zhang Hou has not answered, it seems that it is not good for me to suddenly accept Tingwei's recruitment?"

I said, "But Marquis Zhang hasn't come for a long time, maybe that thing didn't work out, so you're wasting an opportunity?" "That can't be helped. Some things are unavoidable to bet on, such as the cockfighting you are good at." His face suddenly became serious. I understand what he means. Being conscripted by the Tingwei as a vassal, the highest rank is no more than a hundred stones, and as the private vassal of the Tingwei, promotion is very slow.However, the rank of the Taiguan Xianshicheng is two hundred stones, and he is a senior official who "removes" and is promoted quickly. Chen Tang naturally prefers to bet on Zhanghou.

But he seems to have really bet on the wrong bet. After a few days, the carriage bell rang outside the door, and Zhang Hou finally showed up again, but he brought bad news. He looked sad, and before he sat still, he said to Chen Tang apologetically, "My lord, The last time I told you about the matter of the eunuch offering food to the prime minister, I’m afraid it won’t happen. Although I lobbied everywhere, I still can’t help, I’m really ashamed!” "Oh, why not." I really feel sorry for Chen Tang. Although I don't like him, I don't want to see him disappointed. I know how important this opportunity is to him.

Chen Tang bit his lips, and said with a forced smile: "Thank you Zhang Hou, it's up to people to plan things, and God to make things happen, there's no way." Zhang Houdao: "There is no problem at first, who knows that Liangqiu Hejun of the Young Mansion was sick and complained at home not long ago, and has been unable to take care of things. Therefore, the emperor ordered Tingwei Tian Tingtian to take up the post of the Young Mansion. Tian Tingtian will take over immediately. There was a memorial letter stating that the official position of the eunuch offering food and food must be removed from the position of someone who understands medicine, and those who want to be appointed must pass the strict examination of the eunuch, otherwise they will not be appointed. So I don't think I can help my son-in-law. It’s my fault too, if the matter hasn’t worked out yet, I’ll tell Zigong to let Zigong have a good time.” He sighed while talking, looking very frustrated.

It's Tian Tingtian again, this old mole is really a prosperous official, while serving as his court lieutenant, he also serves as a young mansion, wearing two seals with two thousand stones on his body, no wonder Chen Tang praised him for his promotion that day Zhao, should be above my "Ting Wei", he immediately changed his attitude.Probably he really thought that the reason for his promotion was related to my cockfighting.Anyway, I don't believe it.But why did he ask Shang Shicheng to understand medicine? So I asked: "Why do we need someone who understands medicine? The Shaofu has a special imperial medical order under its jurisdiction, and the officials under its jurisdiction are all proficient in medicine, and Shangshi Cheng is only in charge of Shangfang's diet, and has nothing to do with medicine."

Zhang Houdao: "Zi Xia doesn't know something. Some time ago, there was a mistake in the palace. A palace official died of poisoning after eating. The reason has not been found out yet. The emperor is very unhappy, so Tian Tingtian hopes to follow the order." The reason for writing this memorial is that if the officials under the Taiguan also know medicine, they can find out whether the food is poisoned in time when preparing food. Because of this recent incident, coupled with probably Recalling the pain of the queen being poisoned by a traitor back then, I immediately granted his request."

I nodded, knowing that when Jinshang first came to the throne, Queen Xu was poisoned by Huo Guang's wife, and Jinshang has been holding on to it. After Huo Guang's death, his anger was finally vented, and the clan killed Huo.Tian Tingtian's suggestion was immediately approved by Konami, which probably has something to do with it.Now that things have come to this point, Chen Tang's wish has come to nothing.I glanced sideways at him. Chen Tang frowned and remained silent for a while, then suddenly said: "Then when will the eunuch hold the exam?" Zhang Hou was stunned, hesitantly said: "After half a month, don't you..."

Chen Tang said: "In my hometown, my mother also taught Tang to read "The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" and "Plain Questions". Please advise, Tang still wants to try to take the exam, I hope Zhang Hou can help Tang recommend." I just can't believe my ears, this Zhuzi is really eager to be an official, he dares to take the exam in this situation, can he memorize the exam content in half a month? Sure enough, Zhang Hou said: "My lord, I understand your feelings, but you must know that the imperial examination is always strict, and it is possible to test all kinds of herbal books. Most of the people who take the exam are from the family of Shiguan medicine. It is extremely unfavorable. In addition, this direction has always been somewhat prejudiced. If you fail to take the national examination, it will often leave a record on the experience of the examinee, and it will not be easy to be recommended in the future. Please think twice before acting."

Chen Tang said: "Even so, it's just that time flies, and life is easy to grow old. Tang has been in Chang'an for more than half a year, and it is very inconvenient to live in Chang'an every day and harass Brother Wan. Now that I have this opportunity, I really don't want to let it go easily. As long as Lou Junqing is willing Tell Tang, Tang will do his best." He said, turning his gaze to me. I nodded: "Since Zigong has this confidence, I won't sit on the sidelines. Don't worry, Lou Junqing will definitely help you, and this matter is on my shoulders."