Every night, when Han Ruzi raised her head from the desk and took a break, something flashed in her eyes, as if she saw someone standing silently in the corner.

He thought of the palace maid named Meng E, and his heart was a little painful. I don’t know if it was because of being too confused or being an old injury.

He now reviews memorials very quickly, mostly just glances, writes the word "网" in a red pen, and leaves it to Qinzheng Hall for processing. Most of the time, he reads historical books carefully at his desk.

The book on the table today is a bit special, half of the record records his deeds since he ascended the throne.

According to convention, the emperor could not read his own record, but this was just a convention, not a clear law. Han Ruzi can do anything now. The historians just hesitated for two days without saying a word and sent the record that had not yet been bound into a book on the third day.

Han Ruzi knew that he shouldn't do this, but some rumors he had heard recently made him very curious.

A few years ago in winter, the most powerful enemy since the Great Chu set its tripod broke into the pass and approached the capital. The emperor personally led his soldiers to meet the enemy. Many generals, famous generals, powerful generals, and martyrs emerged, but the emperor himself won far out of the reputation, and even many magical statements were born.

Cui Teng's leg was lame and the miracle doctor could not cure it. He once admitted on the battlefield that he had never killed anyone. He held the wooden box containing his father's head in both hands and charged with Fan Chushan. After the war was pacified for a few months, he changed his words and claimed that he had killed several enemy generals in his hand, how did General Fan save his life in the pile of corpses?

Fan Chuanshan fainted at that time, and did see Cui Teng following him, so he believed it and was very grateful to Cui Teng. The two are close friends now and often drink together.

Just ten days ago, Han Ruzi took the queen back to Juanhou's Mansion to stay. Cui Teng suddenly asked the emperor mysteriously: "When the night battle in the capital, is your Majesty very happy?"

During the night war, Cui Teng was left at Hangu Pass and did not participate in the war. Therefore, like ordinary people, he knew nothing about the matter of his birth that night and was extremely interested.

Han Ruzi said strangely: "It's just a fight, and the whole thing is covered in darkness. What's there to be happy about?"

"Haha, others are completely wiped out, but His Majesty is bright. I swear to the sky and will never reveal the secrets of heaven. Your Majesty tells me, what does the heavenly soldiers and generals look like? Are they wearing golden helmets and golden armor?"

Only then did Han Ruzi realize that the battle had been deified and even the heavenly soldiers and generals had come out, so he ordered the historian to send a record, and he wanted to see how the records would be recorded in the historical books.

"The emperor led ten thousand cavalry to attack the enemy camp at night. At that time, clouds covered the moon, and no objects were seen. All the soldiers were lost. However, if the emperor was in the daytime, he led hundreds of cavalry to gallop on horseback. There must be an enemy army when he was pointing out. If the time is not over, the enemy army will be in chaos, and it is often like a god's help."

The actual record is quite rigorous. The heavenly soldiers and generals were not mentioned. The four words "as if there is divine help", but they are still very different from the facts. It was very dark that night, but it was not as dark as "not seeing things". Han Ruzi only followed Meng E, and the two tried to avoid the melee in order to protect themselves. They did not lead a hundred cavalry to rush towards the enemy.

Han Ruzi clearly remembered the incident of her birth that night, and it never changed.

Han Ruzi caught a glimpse of a figure when he was in the morning. This time it was true, not dazzled, "Is there anything wrong?"

Zhang Youcai said respectfully: "Your Majesty, Zhao Ruosu has arrived, will he still want to see him?"

It was already late, and Han Ruzi almost forgot to summon this person during the day, "Has he left the city again?"

"Well, I said I went out for an outing." Zhang Youcai was a little dissatisfied.

"Hey, he's free and easy, come in." Han Ruzi was not angry, but instead showed a hint of envious smile on her face.

Zhao Ruosu's identity as "sincere more sin" has been removed, but the emperor did not grant him an official position, and he was unwilling to join the court again. He was willing to stay in Juanhou's mansion and became a minor official. He had nothing to do, so he went to enjoy the scenery and write poems, and he actually had a bit of a literati's elegance.

Zhao Ruosu came in quickly, with a long beard under his chin, bowing to the emperor instead of kowtowing.

Zhang Youcai was even more dissatisfied, but he didn't dare to say anything, so he brought a stool and left the room. He was the Zhongzhang Seal and one of the eunuchs in the palace. Even the prime minister was polite to him. Only Zhao Ruosu's attitude was as cold as before, so he nodded and expressed his gratitude.

"Your Majesty has something to do with me?" Zhao Ruosu asked, although he was polite, he was not humble.

"This year's competition is full of heroes."

"This is a good thing, Da Chu needs them."

"Of course, there are a few 'heroes' that puzzle me a little. I hope you can solve your doubts."

"It's better to ask the scholar Qu if it's a matter."

Han Ruzi smiled and shook her head, "It must be you."

"Please say it, Your Majesty."

"Do you have any impression of the name Shin Daxing?"

"This is the youngest son of the former prime minister Shen Mingzhi."

This is what Han Ruzi admires Zhao Ruosu. This person will not hide what he knows and save a lot of trouble.

"Where is Nan Guanmei? You must know better."

"This is Nan Zhijin's grandson, who was a famous talent when he was a child."

There is another name. Han Ruzi looked down and didn't ask.

"These two are the top picks this year. I have read their papers and are indeed outstanding."

Zhao Ruosu nodded, knowing that the emperor's doubts were not here.

Han Ruzi paused for a moment and continued: "I wonder why these two people will participate in the competition this year."

"I've chosen every three years, I probably caught up, right?"

Han Ruzi shook her head, "You are familiar with the court's approach. All my feelings are that the officials in the court are obviously divided into two factions, each supporting one to become the top scholar. It was a matter of many years ago that the court still remembers them. This is a good thing, but it is so passionate that it seems to be paying off debts, which is a bit unusual."

Han Ruzi rarely directly participated in court affairs, and watched coldly, but he saw more accurately.

Zhao Ruosu thought for a while, "I have not had any contact with the imperial court for a long time, so I can only guess out of thin air. Will Your Majesty listen?"

"Call you here is to listen to your 'guess out of thin air'."

"I know that Shin Mingzhi retired and went very smoothly. Nan Zhijin got involved. I guess the reason why Shin Mingzhi voluntarily handed over the seal must have been because he had received a promise from Nan Zhijin."

"Give the Shen family a top scorer?"

"Can Shen Daxing have the talent of the top scholar?"

Han Ruzi thought for a while before saying, "Yes."

"That's it. Nan Zhijin won't make any promises casually. He must have known his character before he can become the top scholar."

"Since you have this talent, why ask for help?" Han Ruzi smiled and waved his hand, saying that there was no need to answer.

There is more than one person with the top scorer, and anyone who is the top scorer is likely to be the top scorer. Moreover, the one who declares his will probably not only be the top scorer, but to let his son have a smooth journey after entering the court.

"Nan Zhijin once thought that he would bear all his sins alone, and that he would also give his grandson a future?"

"As it said, if Nan Guanmei does not have the talent of the top scorer, Nan Zhijin will never make things difficult for others. Your Majesty feels that the ministers have their own support, and perhaps it is not to repay the debt, but to win over it. Therefore, everyone can vaguely guess that these two people will surely make a fortune in the future."

Han Ruzi felt that Zhao Ruosu’s words made sense, “That’s strange. Shin Mingzhi got the promise from Nanzhijin. Now that the two descendants compete on the same stage, one of them will fail. How did the people behind the scenes plan?”

"Maybe this just shows that there is no so-called behind-the-scenes person. The two sons rely on their strength to refer to it, but there are many related rumors, which has led to the participation of the ministers in the court."

Han Ruzi laughed and said, "I don't need to investigate, let alone interfere?"

"I just gave a little guess, and there was no real evidence, and everything was decided by Your Majesty."

Han Ruzi laughed, "Is it worthy of being Zhao Ruosu. Is the scenery outside the city good?"

"Excellent, but the people have no intention of watching, and the mother and son shed tears to part, which is sad."

Han Ruzi's face darkened, "You just said that everything is up to me, there is no need to persuade me anymore, I have decided."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhao Ruosu didn't say anything further.

Han Ruzi wanted to defend himself, "Although the power of the gods and ghosts and great Shanyu has been declining, he is still alive. If this revenge is not avenged, how can the Great Chu establish his authority? There are also the Xiongnu in the northern borders, which have always been half-hearted and often sent small groups of cavalry to invade the borders, and must be severely punished. The Great Chu has now recovered, and will first defeat the Xiongnu, and then destroy the gods and ghosts, and will go all the way."

"Your Majesty said very much, but I remember that your Majesty's original intention was not like this."

When he just became the real emperor, Han Ruzi tried his best to avoid starting a war to give the people a chance to recuperate.

"One time and another time, since the Great Chu has spared his strength, he cannot let foreign enemies look down upon it."

"Your Majesty is right." Zhao Ruosu showed some submissiveness.

"It's very late, you'd better go home soon." Han Ruzi was so excited that he ordered to expel the guests.

After Zhao Ruosu left, Han Ruzi sat a little alone, believing that the expedition was imperative, the court was very prepared, and the Western countries were waiting. In the name of this, they raided the Huns halfway, and the two powerful enemies would be able to resolve the problem together.

"It only takes a few months." Han Ruzi murmured, stood up, and looked at the three names he had written before, Shen Daxing, Nan Guanmei, and Luo Shifu.

Yang Feng's son also participated in this year's big exam. He was excellent in his articles and was the top scorer in Han Ruzi's mind, but he was not loved by ministers. The examiner listed him as a second-level Jinshi.

Han Ruzi lit the paper and burned it off, then went downstairs to turn back to the inner palace.

Empress Dowager Cining doesn’t like too many rules. The emperor can invite him every three days. Han Ruzi doesn’t have to go to greet him tonight, so she goes straight to the Queen’s Qiuxin Palace to rest.

Concubine Shu Deng Yun is waiting for the emperor in Qiuxin Palace. She wants to sue, "Your Majesty must take charge of Prince Bei, and he beats a few younger brothers today."

Han Ruzi couldn't help but want to laugh, but reluctantly said seriously: "I will discipline him."

"It's really not just a few words to say. He is no longer young. He should learn some rules in the palace."

"Of course, I'm going to choose a strict master for him."

Deng Yun had nothing to say, so she greeted the emperor and the queen and said goodbye and left.

"Where are others?" Han Ruzi asked.

"In another room, I hide and refuse to come out." Cui Xiaojun said with a smile.

Han Ruzi walked through the living room and pushed the door into another room. The room was very dark and a small figure sat by the bed.

"You're fighting again?" Han Ruzi asked sternly.

The child was not afraid and asked stiffly: "Why did my mother send me here? She didn't like the palace herself, but she kept me trapped here."

Han Ruzi walked to the bed and sat down beside her son. Some things were more difficult than choosing the top scholar and the army to go on an expedition. (To be continued.)

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