Han, a compiler in the Hanlin Academy, received a waist token personally bestowed by the emperor, and from then on, he traveled between various government departments for more than ten days.
When Emperor Zhao Changheng didn't see him in the Imperial Study, he was quite worried.
He quietly asked the Crown Prince, "Wenyi, do you know where Minister Han has been these past few days?"
The Crown Prince knew.
After all, he often visited He Youyou and was quite familiar with Ali's movements.
"Father, I heard that Han Xiuzhuan went to the Ministry of Rites and the Court of State Ceremonies, as well as the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War. He has basically visited all six ministries."
Zhao Changheng said with some concern, "The Six Ministries have always been arrogant. If a young man who hasn't even come of age goes there, won't he be skinned alive?"
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince couldn't help but feel worried: "Father, should we send someone to check on him? Han Xiuzhuan is here to serve you, Father, and we must not let him suffer any injustice."
Zhao Changheng thought so too.
So he sent a eunuch named Wufu to inquire which government office Han Xiuzhuan went to today.
If he is harassed, stand up for him and defend him in the name of the emperor.
We must not allow this talented young man to suffer setbacks so early in his official career and become discouraged.
The eunuch Wufu received the imperial decree and went to inquire about the whereabouts of Han Xiuzhuan at each government office.
After half a day, I found out.
Han Xiuzhuan is at the Ministry of War today.
The Ministry of War is a place rife with trouble.
Many of them were military officers, and they were short-tempered; they could start a fight at the slightest disagreement.
With Han Xiuzhuan's frail physique, how could he possibly fare well inside?
I doubt he could withstand a single punch.
Moreover, those who practice martial arts often look down on those who study literature.
Roughnecks usually look down on pretty boys.
If a young and handsome top scholar were placed among that group of fierce military officers, wouldn't the ridicule be overwhelming?
Oh dear! If something goes wrong, we won't be able to explain ourselves to the Emperor.
Thinking of this, the eunuch dared not delay for a moment and rushed to the Ministry of War without stopping, fearing that if he was even a step too late, Scholar Han would not be able to escape unscathed.
The sun was high in the sky, past noon.
Emperor Zhao Changheng took a nap and returned to his study.
"Sixi, has the eunuch we sent out to find Han Xiuzhuan returned today?"
Si Xi knelt down and reported, "Your Majesty, Wu Fu has not yet returned to the palace."
Zhao Changheng's heart skipped a beat.
Why haven't they come back yet?
"Could something serious have happened? I'm uneasy. Send someone else to search for him."
Si Xi thought to himself, "His Majesty values Han Xiuzhuan so much, I might as well go there myself."
He arranged for a junior eunuch to guard the imperial study, and then went out of the palace to search for him himself.
Once he found the Ministry of War, he immediately sent someone to take him to see Han Xiuzhuan.
Where is Han Xiuzhuan right now?
"Drill Ground".
Upon hearing this, Si Xi exclaimed, "This is outrageous!"
This is like dragging Han Xiuzhuan to the martial arts arena and brutally beating him?
This is outrageous!
Si Xi rushed to the training ground.
Sure enough, a large crowd had gathered under the shade of the trees in the training ground.
The room was packed with people, layer upon layer, making it impossible to move.
Si Xi peeked at the outermost group of people and asked, "Who's all that's gathered inside?"
The man turned around and said, "Inside is Han Wenzheng, a compiler of the Hanlin Academy and the top scholar of this year's imperial examination."
really!
Si Xi risked his life to squeeze in.
While pushing and shoving, they shouted, "Stop! Don't be rude!"
The officials from the Ministry of War all looked at him with curiosity: What is this old eunuch shouting?
After much difficulty, Grandpa Sixi squeezed his way in, and then—
The person is here.
The Five Blessings are also there.
All the senior officials and clerks from the Ministry of War were also present.
What are you doing?
Grilling meat.
In front of Han Xiuzhuan was a barbecue grill, and he was skillfully flipping the meat skewers on it.
Beside him, a military official from some unknown department was fanning Han Xiuzhuan with his fan, while another was wiping Han Xiuzhuan's sweat.
Then look at Wufu, who is squatting to the side, holding a skewer of grilled meat, eating it with his mouth full of oil.
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