Afternoon.

Tang Dynasty Palace.

In the imperial study room.

The content of a memorial made the old emperor frown.

Hejiang County, located in the western border, is separated from the Western Zhou Yijiang River. The western surrounding troops often invade and steal. A generation of monsters appeared in Huangjingshan in the northwest. County magistrate Liu An led the military and civilians to encircle and suppress it, and died tragically on the way.

Leaving the note, the old emperor kept thinking about the right candidate.

An old eunuch smiled and presented teacups with a smile, helped the saint organize the high memorials. The saint straightened out his gray beard and then raised his eyes.

"Don't be angry, be careful."

"This Hejiang County in Luzhou has sent four county magistrates in two years, all of which are gone. I'm afraid the Ministry of Personnel cannot choose a suitable person. It's either invading the Western Zhou Dynasty or making trouble. Forget it, don't think about it, tell me who is coming?"

The old eunuch's mouth raised.

"The saint opened his eyes and shocked the old slave. The Minister of Rites Hu Shangshu was waiting outside. Look..."

"Call him in!"

The old eunuch hurriedly withdrew, and a white-bearded and white-haired old man walked in angrily.

After seeing the ceremony, the emperor only glanced at the Minister of Rites.

"What's wrong?"

Shangshu Hu's beard was a little crooked, and he quickly bowed and said:

"Don't bother the saint. Today's announcement is quite smooth. Being able to get good talents is also a share of my worries for the Tang Dynasty. I am happy for the saint, but this top scholar is a bit special. He is not happy when he sees the good news, and he goes out alone with the good news."

The saint who had been watching the memorials paused and put down the memorials.

"Oh? There is such a matter. Who is the top scholar? I chose it?"

Seeing that the emperor didn't remember, the Secretary of Hu hurried over and placed a booklet in front of him.

"The articles selected by the saints, we only released the list after we dismantled the sealed name. This top scholar is a bit special. It is Zhou Ze, the third son of General Zhou Yifu, General Zhou. His father was involved in the murder of the mission and was not tried in three or four times."

The old emperor was stunned, as if he was surprised.

"It turned out to be him?"

“That’s right.”

"I am not happy or angry when I receive the good news?"

Shangshu Hu did not notice it. The old emperor in front of him had already looked gloomy as water. He continued to snort angrily.

"Hmph, this is the grace of the saint. I have selected the best for my Tang Dynasty. I have such virtues. I hope the saint will use people as appropriate. I am really worried!"

The old emperor nodded, his eyes moved sideways, and fell on the fold in his hand.

"Fang accompanied the people to draft an imperial edict and asked him to go to Hejiang County to take office within one month."

Shangshu Hu sincerely exclaimed.

"The saint thoughtfully, this is a blessing for the people of the Tang Dynasty!"

The old emperor glanced at the note again.

"When something is urgent, go and pass the order immediately."

The eunuch, who was called Fang's partner, was obviously stunned for a moment, but seeing that the emperor and Shangshu Hu seemed to be satisfied with the arrangement, he quickly said that there were some things that he could not control.

......

In front of Chang'an County Government.

Zhou Ze was already breathless when he ran away. When he saw the big drum in front of the door, he was about to rush forward. A person happened to come out and grabbed Zhou Ze's arm.

"Zhou Ze, why are you here?"

Only then did Zhou Ze realize that it was Xu Gongzhu who was holding him, and he seemed to have found a life-saving straw.

"Thief, there are thieves, and my silver box office deeds were stolen! I hid in the study and no one knew. This man took advantage of the gap in my front yard and stole it directly and forged the scene of searching."

Xu Gongzhu paused and quickly blew a whistle into the yard. After a moment, several figures flashed.

"What are the instructions of Mr. Xu?"

"Go and check, who is the stolen person?"

"Here."

Then everyone dissipated and Xu Gongzhu patted Zhou Ze on the shoulder.

"They go to your house to see it. If someone steals it, it will leave traces. You should be able to find it. I'll take a car to check it out with you."

Zhou Ze nodded, and his mind was clearer now. Thinking of the heart ghost on the shoulders of Ma Chao and Langya King before, his brows frowned.

By the way, why did you forget this? That man has no heart on his shoulders. Could it be that he is not a bad person?

Thinking of it, the carriage was parked in front of Zhou's mansion.

At this time, the news agency had dispersed, but there were still many children in front of the door, who seemed to want to ask for some rice cakes and wedding cakes. After all, after winning the top scorer, the general owner would distribute some.

Xu Gongzhu looked at it with a suspicion on her face, then widened her eyes and realized.

"So many people are guarding you, can you pass the exam?"

Zhou Ze rolled his eyes and nodded slightly. He had no intention of thinking about this. Will he let him drink the northwest wind in the future?

After traveling over, he suffered a series of blows. Zhou Ze was most grateful that he still had this pension. Now that the money is gone, his mind cannot turn.

"Can you help urge? Why have these people been so long and still not trusted? Aren't they all monster catchers?"

Xu Gongzhu shook her head.

"Don't worry, if this person is an ordinary person, it's really hard to find."

As soon as he finished speaking, several figures fell in front of the carriage, and Zhou Ze jumped down first.

"How to find it? It doesn't matter if you can arrest someone, just get the money back."

The man looked embarrassed.

"Shi Shuai Jung-Shu, Mr. Zhou, the thief was not found. No trace of breath was left in the backyard, nor was there any demonic energy. There was still fragrance on the roof and surrounding houses. However, with the ability of the subordinates, they could only perceive a circular track, and finally returned to this courtyard."

Xu Gongzhu was stunned, as if surprised by the result, and Zhou Ze became anxious.

"Do you know who did it?"

Xu Gongzhu nodded.

"I remember I told you that some people in the Western Zhou Dynasty were good at controlling their minds. Those who passed by left a fragrance and could not feel the demonic energy or other traces."

Zhou Ze shrank his neck, and the answer scared him. He wanted to have that case, Zhou Ze subconsciously looked around for a week.

"Go into the yard and say."

Xu Gongzhu followed Zhou Ze into the yard. Sanbao quickly closed the door, blocking the noise. When he walked to the study, Xu Gongzhu checked in person. The solemn expression on his face made Zhou Ze feel cold.

"Sure?"

"I'm sure they appeared, not for money, I'm afraid they have other plans."

Zhou Ze was a little annoyed.

"My whole family was killed, what's the point?"

Xu Gongzhu looked at Zhou Ze calmly, as if he was a little reluctant to speak. At this moment, the sound of smashing the door came from the gate again.

Sanbao ran in panic and pointed at the door and stuttered.

"Young master... go and see, the eunuchs in the palace..."

Zhou Ze was confused. He just sent a good news here, why are the eunuchs in the palace doing?

A top scholar would not have mobilized such a large number of troops. Could it be that he would have to give Zhou Yifu some crime?

Thinking of this, he was a little scared and glanced at Xu Gongzhu.

"After passing the imperial examination, is there such a process?"

“What process?”

Zhou Ze was a little anxious and stomped his feet.

"If you win the top scorer, you still need to have the will?"

Xu Gongzhu shook his head, and he was also confused.

"No, the saint is old, and there were palace examinations and top scholars paraded on the streets many years ago. At this moment, the saint has only selected three articles, held a banquet in the harem three days later, and then announced everyone's whereabouts. You should go and check it out, and you can't let the people in the palace wait for a long time."

Zhou Ze was not that optimistic, always feeling irritated, his right eyelid kept twitching.

It is said that blessings do not bring both blessings and misfortunes do not happen alone, is it possible...

It is not a solution to hide, so Zhou Ze gritted his teeth and walked towards the front yard.

An old eunuch narrowed his smile and kept shaking the whisk in his hand, and the imperial edict held in his other hand was particularly conspicuous.
To be continued...