Having said that, I couldn't help but feel a little sad.

It is a good thing that the Taizu gave him a surname, but changing his name due to a clerical error is somewhat embarrassing.

As the saying goes, "Those who are fond of courtesy in the tribe will feel uneasy when seeking others."

There are countless embarrassments in life.

Li Kun's mother's surname was Li, and her parents had the same surname, which was considered against ethics in Henan - "So most of the Yu family married with the surname Li, and after the coffin was sealed, the title of the deceased was often named Lu Gongyun."

This is called following the emperor in life and following the ancestors in death.

Even a hundred years after his parents, how he, Li Kun, would inscribe a monument would be a big problem.

Therefore, even though Li Kun is nearly forty years old, he still refuses to give up seeking fame.

Emperor Taizu's clerical errors cannot be corrected by oneself. Only the Emperor's nod can he have a chance to return to his original surname.

If you don't take the Jinshi examination and achieve a certain status, how can you be qualified to have the emperor issue an edict to restore your surname?

The founding hero of the country? He was sent back to his hometown of thousands of households and passed down to the sixth generation. Apart from some superficial wealth, there was no way out.

Gu Xiancheng, who was listening in, was well versed in the world and naturally understood the inconvenience involved.

I also understand why Li Kun insists on calling himself Lu.

Seeing that Li Kun was in a low mood, he couldn't help but sympathize and said: "Taizu misheard, and there is nothing we can do about it. When Brother Lu is named on the gold medal, we might as well tell him that his ancestor's voice is false, and ask for his reply."

This is a reminder to Li Kun of the officialdom.

Don't always say that Emperor Taizu did it, otherwise the ancestral law will be immutable.

If you say it is false information, things will be a hundred times easier.

Li Kun was shocked.

His family was already in poverty, otherwise he would not have used the bus rented by the inn.

I had no idea about the ways of officialdom, but now that I was reminded, I immediately realized the obstacles.

Li Kun nodded with some fear, and then quickly handed over his hand in thanks.

Gu Xiancheng, on the other hand, still looked unfazed by favors and humiliations. He only regarded it as a trivial matter and refused to accept thanks.

With this incident as a foreshadowing, the two gradually became familiar with each other.

Start exchanging knowledge.

From Chen Hao's "Ji Shuo" to "The Complete Collection of Four Books and Five Classics", from theoretical analysis to historical and current affairs policy.

When it comes to current affairs, there are always people who can't help but give advice.

"...Not only that, I have witnessed Jiangling's tyrannical politics for the first time. When I enter the capital this time, I will definitely meet Duke Chen Yaoquan and persuade him to rescue him."

Jiangling is naturally Zhang Juzheng, and Yaoquan Gongze is Shen Shixing.

Gu Xiancheng's words were taken for granted, and his whole person looked even more dazzling.

Li Kun listened intently and glanced at Gu Xiancheng quietly.

Is this showing political leanings and inviting colleagues, or is it showing connections and gathering connections?

The previous sentence expresses Ming Huanghuang's dissatisfaction with the current chief minister.

The latter sentence shows the close relationship with Shen Shixing, the official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

No matter what, as he spoke, a feeling of being a proud man came over him.

He suddenly came back to his senses. Although Gu Xiancheng had an extraordinary appearance and conversation, it was the temperament of an opinion leader that made him so dazzling.

Li Kun was not very familiar with government affairs, so he thought about it and asked out of curiosity: "What does the Jiangling government that my uncle mentioned refer to?"

Gu Xiancheng shook his head: "That's a lot."

"Forcing the Lord to go to Xiyuan."

"Rebellion in southern Zhili."

"If you take the exam and become a cabinet with power, you will demote your colleagues."

"..."

Gu Xiancheng was about to continue.

The carriage suddenly stopped, interrupting his words.

He raised his head in confusion and saw a line of soldiers and two prison cars in front of him, walking slowly and blocking most of the road.

Only half of the trail was opened for pedestrians and carriages to pass alternately.

Gu Xiancheng squinted his eyes, glanced at the group of people, took the reins from Li Kun's hand, and whispered: "Let's go, go around."

Li Kun was still looking around curiously.

You Qi glanced at the group of imperial guards and emissaries in front of them.

Hearing this, he couldn't help but ask: "What's the origin of this?"

Gu Xiancheng sneered: "The background? Of course it's an unjust, false and wrong case handled by Huguang."

Li Kun was startled.

He wondered: "Unjust, false or wrongful conviction?"

Gu Xiancheng raised his finger and pointed at the two people in the prison car, and explained: "These two people should be King Dong'an and King Wugang of the Chu vassal."

"The former said that he was plotting to kill the imperial envoy and preparing troops for rebellion."

"And the latter has more crimes."

"As for why it was an unjust, false and wrong case, it's not because Jiangling raped the clan..."

Halfway through, he turned around and saw Li Kun with a confused expression, and stopped talking.

That sentence contains many accusations, and it implies that the imperial envoy Luo Zhi is guilty of crimes.

But neither this nor the following sentence can be understood by this colleague who has never experienced officialdom.

So Gu Xiancheng thought about it and swallowed it back.

Li Kun seemed to understand somewhat.

He comforted and said: "Uncle Shi, there is no need to be angry. I heard that your Majesty accepted Mr. Li Ge's granddaughter into the palace this year. Maybe he will go through personnel affairs in the next two years."

"Then Duke Jiangling will return the throne to His Majesty."

Gu Xiancheng nodded absently and dealt with it.

Li Kun turned his head and continued driving.

But his confused expression immediately calmed down, his eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about something.

The two of them had their own thoughts and fell into a brief silence.

…

The official road under the emperor's feet is always the smoothest.

In addition, the yellow flag carriage with "Etiquette Examination" can save part of the need to eat and get cards - this is also the reason why some places call the emperor a public car, which has the same effect as "eating from the national treasury" in later generations.

Therefore, Li and Gu had a smooth journey and arrived at Tongzhou, Shuntian Prefecture before noon.

Li Kun heard that Gu Xiancheng's so-called friend had already arranged a banquet at a manor.

This is at the feet of the Emperor, and I don’t know how much it will cost.

As expected of a proud man with connections from Southern Zhili to Northern Zhili, Li Kun was truly speechless.

Li Kun sent Gu Xiancheng outside the manor, and then went to the inn to return the carriage with a fire sign - no one dared to affect his career for a few taels of silver for the carriage.

But Gu Xiancheng laughed and said, "This matter has to be done by my subordinates. Uncle Jian helped me all the way. How can I begrudge a lunch?"

"Uncle Jian is such a talented person. I should introduce some friends to Uncle Jian. You and Junxiu and Yanjie will complement each other perfectly!"

After saying that, he grabbed Li Kun's hand and refused to let him leave.

Then he put his head out to greet the servants who were waiting at the door: "Why don't you hurry up and ask your master to come out to meet me? I have a beautiful lady with me, so I should add one more!"

It must be said that Gu Xiancheng's appearance and demeanor, as well as his sincerity in making friends, are extremely lethal.

Li Kun couldn't break free, and was pulled out of the car by his counterpart in a few moments.

The two of them had not taken a few steps.

At this time, another clear voice came from the gate of the manor: "This morning, a fortune teller told me that I am destined to have peach blossoms, and it is true!"

Li Kun then saw a man in a brocade robe, about twenty-one or twelve years old, smiling and calm, and walked forward quickly.

"I asked why my uncle came so slowly. It turns out that I have a new love, and they are lingering on the road! I am pitiful for my younger brother, and my chest is pressed against my back!"

The visitor joked with Gu Xiancheng.

Then he turned to look at Li Kun, saluted seriously and said: "I am Lintong Li Sancai, courtesy name Daofu. This gentleman invites you."

He looked at Li Kun and pointed at Gu Xiancheng: "I am a young man with little knowledge, and I occasionally play around. However, when I was a uncle, I was upright and cautious. I encouraged others to learn from me. I discussed everything and was always vigilant. I am called a good friend, but in reality I am a strict teacher."
To be continued...