Chapter 453: Chapter 453. Top Three
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Qing’er, you also know these eight-legged writings?”
Xiao Zeyu smiled as he raised his head. He had been marking the exam papers the entire night, and Qing’er hadn’t said anything. It seemed that Qing’er had good taste. One must know that these eight-legged essays were very dull, and ordinary women couldn’t read them at all.
“1 think this writing is not bad and has a strong style. Presumably, the examinee should be a person with ambition.”
Su Qing smiled. She only spoke of her feelings. As for what the eight-part essay was? She had no idea.
“Ha, indeed, the words are like the person. Qing’er has seen this candidate before.”
Xiao Zeyu smiled and nodded. This was the Qing’er he was familiar with. He deliberately kept Su Qing guessing.
Xiao Zeyu thought that Su Qing would have to guess for a while. He didn’t expect her to be so bright that she could guess who it was.
“That Chen Qingzhou?” n--OVelB1n
“Qing’er is amazing. That’s right, it’s him.”
Xiao Zeyu stared at Su Qing in surprise. His Qing’er was the most intelligent woman in the world. His guess was correct.
“His handwriting is good, and his literary talent is also first-class. He has great ambitions and a genius who can govern the country. 1 can rest assured if 1 hand Jin City over to him.”
Xiao Zeyu’s evaluation of Chen Qingzhou was high. It could be seen how much he liked this person.
“That’s good. Let him take care of Jin City and take down Luo City.”
Su Qing had always been thinking about attacking Luo City. During this time, she went to the iron mine. Xiao Zeyu’s traps were very good. The Wan Family Army had been wandering the mountains for many days but couldn’t find the iron mine. She happened to run into them and sent them to the King of Hell.
The iron mine was safe for now, but it was only temporary. They had to take down Luo City as soon as possible, then they would be completely secure.
“Qing’er, come here.”
Xiao Zeyu pulled Su Qing to sit on his lap, his arms wrapped around her soft and fragrant body. His face was filled with joy.
“Chen Qingzhou, I want to appoint you as the Zhizhou of Jin City. Do you accept?”
He had talent and also had courage. Now that he wasn’t the Emperor, let’s see if he dared to be a Zhizhou.
“I accept. Thank you for your promotion, Young Master. I will do my best and not dare to slack off. 1 will prosper Jin City and benefit the people.”
He was very excited when Chen Qingzhou heard that Xiao Zeyu wanted him to be the Zhizhou of Jin City. He knelt to thank Xiao Zeyu and promised he would not disappoint.
Jin City was a rich land. To the imperial court, it was a lucrative job. Even the new top scorer was not qualified to be the Zhizhou.
Although it was not the Emperor’s appointment, Chen Qingzhou knew that the Imperial Court could not take Jin City. He believed in Xiao Zeyu and was confident he would not disappoint the Young Lord.
“Congratulations, congratulations, Brother Chen.” Song Fu was also happy for Chen Qingzhou and came over to congratulate him.
Su Qing observed Song Fu from the side and saw no jealousy or disappointment in his eyes. There were only sincere blessings. He was a broad-minded person.
Xiao Zeyu was also observing Song Fu. Luo City was more important than Jin City, and he could not use someone who was not brave and narrow-minded. Song Fu’s performance made him very satisfied. He smiled and said to him,
“Song Fu, you will assist Chen Qingzhou in managing the Jin City government office. 1 will put you in an important position soon.”
“Thank you, Young Master.” Song Fu did not expect to be entrusted with such an important task. He was so excited that he knelt on both knees to thank Xiao Zeyu.
Xiao Zeyu helped him up and pulled Chen Qingzhou and Song Fu to sit down. He spoke to them honestly,
“1 want to crusade against the usurper, Wan Shengchang, and return peace to the people. Are the two of you willing to follow me forever?”
“Chen Qingzhou is willing to follow you to the death.”
“Song Fu is willing to follow Young Master.”
The two of them were not afraid at all. They knelt to express their loyalty. This broken dynasty should have been overthrown long ago. They were willing to fight for peace with the young master for the people of the world.
Xiao Zeyu was very happy to receive the two talents. He held a banquet in the government office to entertain the two. According to the rules of the imperial court, the top three students in high school would be rewarded.
Xiao Zeyu rewarded the two according to the standard reward for the top three in the imperial court. The first place received loo taels of silver, and the second received 8o taels of silver. Chen Qingzhou came from a poor family, and this loo taels of silver was a great help to him. He stood up excitedly and thanked Xiao Zeyu. “Thank you, Young Master.”
Song Fu’s family was a businessman. They didn’t lack money, but they lacked status. He didn’t care about money. He just wanted to bring glory to his ancestors. However, he also thanked Xiao Zeyu for his reward along with Chen Qingzhou.
“Young Master, Zhang Jinglin requests an audience outside the residence..”
