The Chu army, which had just gone through a great battle, was fully rested for the first time in a while. It was during this rest that Chu King Nie Zefeng also began to slowly pay attention to his own domestic policies, wanting to change the domestic policies that he had once neglected.

At this time, Cao Jie, as a relative of the Cao family in the main hall, could only safeguard the rights of the nobles and then the rights of the entire Cao family. Cao Jie was exchanging opinions extensively with Jia Xu in the main hall.

Jia Xu's face showed surprise.

Princess Cao Jie said: "Let him flutter for a while. It doesn't matter if he flutters for a while. As a princess, I must manage the harem well. Sun Shangxiang, the envoy from Jiangdong, came. I think I can guess some things. Is the King of Chu coming again?

Are you getting married?"

Jia Xu was surprised and said: "Wedding? How come the King of Chu..."

Princess Cao Jie said impatiently, and at the same time she said helplessly as a woman: "Well, King Chu has a higher status now. With me as the princess, he has learned to steal words. I have to teach him some rules! How to behave as a human being.

Your Majesty, given your status, how can you behave appropriately if you eat all kinds of wild food? Since Jiangdong wants to form an alliance with us and has also sent us a bride, then I’ll leave this matter to you!"

"As you command!"

After Cai Xu finished speaking, he exited the hall and started organizing.

At this time, Nie Zefeng had just returned to his study from the corridor.

After a while, Nie Zefeng came in and shouted as he entered: "Ma Liang!... Get out of here quickly, I will have some more fun today!"

At this time, the guards came out to greet him, but Ma Liang was missing.

Nie Zefeng asked: "Where is the person?" Seeing that there was no one for a long time, Nie Zefeng continued to curse: "Find him quickly."

The guard hurriedly responded: "I accept the order from my humble position---"

The guard hinted with his gaze that a palace maid came forward to take off Nie Zefeng's court clothes.

Nie Zefeng opened his arms to cooperate. When he looked around, Nie Zefeng was stunned.

The maid with a shameful look on her face turned out to be the maid whom he had visited in his study.

Nie Zefeng looked at the guard who had not walked out yet in confusion.

The guard quickly explained: "This is Ling'er, sent by the princess herself to serve the king..."

"Princess?" Nie Zefeng suddenly turned to look at Ling'er, looking sharply into Ling'er's eyes.

Nie Zefeng held his tongue and said, "Have you told the princess?"

Ling'er knelt down and said aggrievedly: "Ling'er dares to talk too much. The princess has eyes all over the palace..."

Nie Zefeng was furious. He snatched his clothes with all his strength, took it back from Ling'er and threw it to the guards.

Nie Zefeng said harshly: "Eye? The princess's eyes? Can you guarantee that you are not?..."

Ling'er cried, and then cried and said: "How can I be so bold as this slave? It's really..."

Nie Zefeng waved his hand and scolded: "Stop talking, guards, send them back to me. I don't want such people around me!"

Suddenly, Nie Zefeng suddenly laughed, and then said: "Actually, I have nothing to hide from the princess... Well, as soon as you come, let it go. You can take good care of me on behalf of the princess. I don't care. If you don't get up,

Bring me some looser clothes!"

Ling'er wiped away her tears.

Nie Zefeng looked at the guards and said: "Although I, the princess, have a noble birth, the Cao family has fallen into decline. The Yuan family has also beaten me to the ground. Now the number one family in the world is my Nie family..."

"

The guard reminded: "Although the princess is the only member of the Cao family, the reason why the Central Plains can be peaceful is because you married the Cao family as your concubine. If not, the Central Plains will be unrest."

Just like this, it slowly calmed down, and the whole Yecheng entered a quiet night.

And thousands of miles away, at Zhuge Liang's mansion in Nanjun, Jingzhou.

An official bus from the Public Transport Department arrived in front of the door.

The officials who stepped off reported loudly: "On the order of the King of Chu, the virtuous Zhuge Liang is invited to board the car and go to Beijing!"

The official walked into the room, and the arrogant Zhuge Liang said to the official: "How about it, the King of Chu is looking for me!" The official sighed: "Sir, it's true... Then, that, that's it, hurry up, change it."

clothes……"

Zhuge Liang said nonchalantly: "Whatever clothes you want to change into, just wear whatever you usually wear, just this square scarf with big sleeves, comfortable, comfortable!"

The official replied helplessly: "Well, you have to bring some books with you!"

Zhuge Liang slapped his chest and said loudly: "This book is all in my chest!"

Zhuge Liang walked out boldly, chanting all the way: "Go out and look up to the sky laughing, how can I be a Penghao man!"

In order to show how much he valued these people, Nie Zefeng named the east gate in front of the Chu Palace Sima Gate, telling them that everyone who walked in here was a Sima official.

On this day, the Sima Gate was open, and the Forbidden Army guards holding halberds lined up, passing through the Tianshui Bridge, until they reached the front of the Political Affairs Hall.

A low drum sounded.

More than a hundred virtuous people recommended by various places lined up outside the court gate.

The Jingyang bell rang. The virtuous people lined up and entered the palace one by one.

When they walked into the main hall, the hall was filled with desks, with all kinds of stationery displayed on the desks. The virtuous people took their seats and stood in front of their desks.

The whip sounded.

At this time, Nie Zefeng's palace carriage came slowly, guided by the etiquette of the inner court.

At this time, Xun Yu, Jia Xu, Ma Liang, Yi Ji and other ministers lined up in a line to invigilate the examination, with solemn expressions.

The filial and honest people everywhere are even more frightened.

Forty deacons guided Nie Zefeng to the temple.

The ceremony officer shouted loudly: "The King of Chu has arrived---"

Nie Zefeng stepped into the main hall, and there was a roar, and everyone in the hall knelt down.

Nie Zefeng walked straight up to the throne, his eyes radiating.

His Highness praised him: "King Chu is a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"

After Nie Zefeng reached his position, he waved his hand and said: "Let's all get flat----"

After Nie Zefeng finished speaking, there was another neat sound in the entire hall.

When Nie Zefeng saw countless young talents, he could not help but be filled with emotion and said: "Since I came to the throne, I have not wanted to govern the country of Han Dynasty every day, but I am suffering from the fact that I have not found some virtuous people to enrich the court. This time I call you to Yecheng

, I hope you can each use your talents to provide good strategies for the country."

After Nie Zefeng finished speaking, he looked at Xun Yu again.

Xun Yu looked at Ma Liang with a signal.

Ma Liang, the invigilator, announced: "The test begins now, and the topic is 'The reasons for controlling chaos in ancient and modern times, and the way to achieve lasting peace and stability.'"

After the virtuous people heard Ma Liang announce the topic, they all leaned over and started composing.

A guard turned on the hourglass in the palace.

Seeing how excited they were, Nie Zefeng stepped down from the throne and walked behind the candidates.

At this time, Zhuge Liang in the main hall was writing with ease and ease.

Nie Zefeng patrolled the land and saw the styles of various people and virtuous people.

Pang Tong's handwriting was beautiful, and he corrected his mistakes with a knife from time to time, and was meticulous. Nie Zefeng could not help but like it a little bit, but he shook his head because he knew that this was a step-by-step talent and was not suitable for jumping attacks.

He also saw Kong Rong's capable demeanor and quick thinking. Nie Zefeng's eyes suddenly lit up, because he knew that this was a talent that could be put to great use.

The exam was in progress, and the hourglass placed next to the throne in the main hall silently leaked sand downwards to keep time.

Nie Zefeng walked toward the side hall with his hands behind his back.

As soon as he entered the side hall, the first thing Nie Zefeng saw was a white-haired and white-bearded man serving on duty in the side hall.

Nie Zefeng walked up to him and asked with respect: "Are you Lang Guan?"

Lao Langguan quickly saluted and said: "Yes, Your Majesty, it was during the reign of Emperor Ling. I have served Han Fu, the governor of Jizhou, General Yuan Shao, and Young General Yuan Shang."

Nie Zefeng waved his hand at him, motioning for him to come over.

Seeing King Chu's call, Lao Langguan came over at a loss.

Nie Zefeng clapped his hands at him, and then said excitedly: "Play chess."

A waiter placed the chessboard on the table.

Nie Zefeng asked Lao Langguan to sit down, handed the dice to Lao Langguan and said: "You come, you come first."

The old man smiled, and then said with a smile: "Should I go first?" He shook the dice and made a move.

Nie Zefeng also got up and asked, "How old are you?"

The old man smiled and said happily: "Sixty-three."

Nie Zefeng laughed and said jokingly: "That's an old man."

Lao Langguan sighed: "It's not a good time!"

Nie Zefeng encouraged: "You can still be a virtuous person. I think there are people of your age among the candidates."
To be continued...