When the two came to the door, they were immediately greeted by two Confucian students in blue robes, who obviously didn't recognize Hu Xiaotian, and at the same time said to Xu Zhengying deeply: "The late Qiu Zhigao and Qiu Zhitang meet Lord Xu."
Xu Zhengying smiled and said: "No need to be polite, today we are a pen meeting, and we don't need to pay attention to any polite etiquette in officialdom."
He turned to Hu Xiaotian and said: "Virtuous nephew, these two are famous talents in the capital, the sons of Lord Taishi Ling Qiu." ” Hu Xiaotian pretended to arch his hand and said: "I have admired the name for a long time, like thunder" In fact, he had never heard of these two people at all, and even their Lao Tzu had heard of it for the first time, but whether he knew it or not, he had to be polite on his face.
The two brothers, Qiu Zhigao and Qiu Zhitang, also returned the salute, after all, they don't know what kind of way this kid came from, since they came with Xu Zhengying, the household servant, they must be Xu Zhengying's relatives or protégés.
This pen meeting is the two brothers to take the lead, their father is Taishi Ling Qiu Qingshan, although the official position is only from the five grades, but the status in the court is very important, is currently compiling the Dakang Tongjian, is the famous Dakang Confucian.
Xu Zhengying didn't introduce them either, he was afraid that others would know Hu Xiaotian's identity and treat him as his follower.
Qiu Zhigao led the way and led the two of them upstairs.
It was the first time for Hu Xiaotian to come out to participate in such a social activity, and he felt novel about everything around him.
The scene of the pen meeting is on the fifth floor, there have been more than ten people arriving, in groups of three or five, while chatting about literature, while shaking their heads, Hu Xiaotian also participated in the literary club when he was in college in the past, and the level of Chinese culture of this goods is also a master's level existence, but no one at the scene is known by himself.
Xu Zhengying is quite famous, and often participates in this kind of pen club activities, plus he is a third-grade official, his appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention, and the group of literary young people hurriedly came over to set up, Xu Zhengying was surrounded by everyone, and he couldn't take care of Hu Xiaotian for a while.
Hu Xiaotian was naturally left out in the cold, he didn't care, he found a place near the window, picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea, enjoying the scenery outside the window.
Xu Zhengying was not the only official who came to participate in the pen meeting today, and he was not the highest-ranking official that day, so the treatment of the stars holding the moon did not last long, and with the arrival of Wu Jingshan, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and Su Qingkun, the middle of the imperial history, the center was immediately transferred to the two of them.
Xu Zhengying originally thought that he was the one with the highest official rank to attend the PEN meeting that day, but he didn't expect that Wu Jingshan, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, would come over, but he was a member of the third grade, and no one would be willing to match, Xu Zhengying came to participate in the PEN meeting with the idea of being the protagonist, who would have thought that this kind of thing would happen today, as for the imperial history, Su Qingkun is from the fourth grade, and he is half a level lower than Xu Zhengying, and they are all frequent visitors to the PEN Club.
Xu Zhengying was a little unhappy in his heart, this Qiu family brother didn't reveal to him the news that Wu Jingshan was coming over when he greeted him in front of the door just now, I don't know if it was unintentional or intentional.
Su Qingkun behaved very humbly in front of Wu Jingshan, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, in fact, the reason why Wu Jingshan came today was to come to join in the fun with him, speaking of the nature is similar to Hu Xiaotian, but the sensation caused by Wu Jingshan's arrival is countless times greater than Hu Xiaotian, and as soon as he arrived, he had already attracted everyone's attention to the past.
The fame and fortune of the literati are many times heavier than that of ordinary people, and when they see the presence of the three high-ranking officials, they all compete to cling to it.
Wu Jingshan, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, is thirty out of fifty, born with a dignified appearance, graceful manner, although there is a faint smile on his face, but he feels arrogant and indifferent, no matter who comes forward to salute him, he has this expression, and he doesn't even bother to nod his head.
There is not much intersection between Xu Zhengying and Wu Jingshan, and he also knows that the Ministry of Rites Shangshu and his top boss Hu Buwei have never been on good terms, and the two have had many disputes in front of the emperor in the court, and they can't help but secretly complain in their hearts, if Wu Jingshan recognizes Hu Xiaotian as Hu Buwei's son, he will make things difficult for this kid.
I hope Hu Xiaotian can speak and pretend to be dumb honestly.
Xu Zhengying glanced at Hu Xiaotian, but saw Hu Xiaotian sitting alone at the table near the window, twisting his head to look at the scenery outside, and didn't seem to pay attention to the things here at all, so he felt a little relieved.
When the group dispersed, Xu Zhengying walked over, bowed his hand and said, "Xiaguan see Lord Wu."
Wu Jingshan's eyes drooped for a moment, and then a faint smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and there was some disdain in his smile: "Isn't this Lord Xu, the servant of the household department?"
Xu Zhengying said in his heart that you have seen me a long time ago, what is there to pretend, and said with a smile: "Lord Wu can come to the pen meeting in person, let the Yanshui Pavilion shine, and admire the poetry and articles of the Lord for a long time, and I will finally be fortunate to see the talent of the Lord today." ” Hu Xiaotian's attention was attracted by this series of sycophants, Xu Zhengying's sycophant kung fu was really good, a series of whiskers and patted the horse, and he didn't blush when he said such a sensual thing.
Hu Xiaotian didn't know Wu Jingshan, but from the flattering battle around him, he had already guessed that this person's identity must be extraordinary, even Xu Zhengying patted him like this, it is estimated that he is at least a third-grade official, and this official is bigger than his father.
Although Xu Zhengying's sycophant shot was wonderful, Wu Jingshan didn't seem to be cold, but just smiled faintly and said: "I have nothing to do today, I heard Master Su talk about the pen meeting here, so I followed and took a look." ” A group of talented people and inkmen rushed to flatter, although the content was different, but they were all nothing more than compliments on Wu Jing's good talents, the best in ancient and modern times, and it was an honor to be able to get him to teach him in person today.
This Wu Jingshan is indeed one of the famous talents in Dakang, often talented people have arrogance and arrogance, and all the problems in their eyes are empty, Wu Jingshan's eyes obviously do not put this group of people in his eyes, he is the first on the scene in terms of official position, and he is second to none in terms of talent.
Xu Zhengying was originally going to sit at the same table with Hu Xiaotian, but Wu Jingshan came, in order to show his respect for Wu Jingshan, he had to accompany this third-grade master, but it was a pity that Wu Jingshan and Su Qingkun had just sat down in the center seat, and the remaining few stools were immediately occupied by the butts of the talents who were almost single-minded, and Xu Zhengying hesitated for a while and didn't have a chance to get up.
Xu Zhengying scolded in his heart, in the past, when he was in the pen meeting, his three products were usually the center of attention, but as soon as Wu Jingshan came today, the situation changed immediately.
The world is hot and cold, and the literati and writers are more realistic than the small people.
Xu Zhengying reluctantly returned to Hu Xiaotian and sat down, Hu Xiaotian held the teacup, squinted his eyes at Wu Jingshan, who was like the stars holding the moon, and said in a low voice: "Who is that old guy, it seems to be very majestic." ” Xu Zhengying lowered his voice and said: "Lord Wu Jingshan Wu, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, the one next to him is Lord Cheng Su Qing Kun Su in the Imperial History. ” Hu Xiaotian realized, nodded and said, "Who is the eldest between the two of them and you?"
Xu Zhengying's face turned red when he was asked, and he said in his heart, why don't you kid open any pot and mention which pot, but since Hu Xiaotian asked, he was embarrassed to avoid answering, and said in a low voice: "Master Wu is the third grade, and Master Su is the fourth grade."
He didn't directly say who was big and who was small, he just reported their official ranks, and you Hu Xiaotian would comprehend and compare the rest.
Hu Xiaotian is really a little unrelenting: "The third grade is one level older than you, and the fourth grade is half a level shorter than you, so this old guy is the biggest official today, no wonder he seems to be empty-eyed and domineering." ” Xu Zhengying couldn't help but be a little frightened when he heard this kid's mouth, and hurriedly reminded: "The wall has ears, and there are some things that can't be said." ” Hu Xiaotian said with a smile: "Speaking of this Ministry of Rites, I think of one thing, did he participate in my father's book two days ago" Hu Xiaotian mostly listened to the chatter of the family, Liang Dazhuang is a big mouth, as long as he hears any news, he will report to Hu Xiaotian.
Xu Zhengying's forehead was sweating, there was indeed such a thing, I don't know how this bastard krat knew, seeing Hu Xiaotian's expression that seemed to be smiling, he couldn't help but feel furious in his heart, I said, this kid shouldn't think about revenge He said in a low voice: "It is common for the court to have different political opinions, everyone is for the public, and there is no personal grudge." said so, but in his heart, he understood that the relationship between Wu Jingshan and Hu Buwei was bad, and they often fought openly and secretly in the court.
Hu Xiaotian sneered, didn't speak, picked up the teacup and continued to taste the tea, a pair of eyes looked towards Wu Jingshan from time to time, I don't know what bad ideas this guy has in his heart.
Since Wu Jingshan came, Xu Zhengying naturally became a foil, and in the past, he was usually asked for advice on whether the pen meeting began, but today it has been changed to ask Wu Jingshan.
Qiu Zhigao came to Wu Jingshan and took a deep look, almost didn't poke his head on the floor, this waist bow is absolutely level, compared to the respectful performance when he greeted Xu Zhengying just now.
Hu Xiaotian couldn't help but think that this thing was so exaggerated when he saw the third-grade officials, if he really saw the first-grade officials, wouldn't he have to pierce the floor directly, slut, can you have a bit of the backbone of a literati An can break his eyebrows and bend his waist to deal with the powerful, and he has no integrity at all.
Qiu Zhigao said respectfully: "Lord Wu, can the pen meeting start?"
Wu Jingshan smiled silently, but Su Qingkun said, "Wait a minute" His eyes looked out of the door, as if waiting for someone to arrive.
Everyone couldn't help but wonder in their hearts, what important person could make this Sanpin master wait patiently, who had such a big shelf, and when they were confused, they suddenly heard a loud voice report: "Miss Huo has arrived" Hu Xiaotian was stunned in his heart, I said, after a long time, this old guy was actually waiting for the girl, I didn't expect this good-looking old guy to have so many fancy intestines, but I didn't know that the girl was worth waiting for like this, Hu Xiaotian was not like others, he was obviously curious and wanted to see what was going on, but he had to forcibly suppress the urge of curiosity in his heart, and he had to pretend to be calm as usual on the surface.
Hu Xiaotian stretched his neck to look at the entrance, but he barely got up from the chair.
There was a sound of dogs barking outside
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