Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 706: Wenkui

Lin Feng sat there without moving, just greeting them with a smile.

"Eunuch Han has come to visit us, what are you so happy about?"

As he spoke, he waved his hand to signal Wen Jian to bring a chair over.

Han Su didn't sit down either, but just bowed.

"A few days ago, the commander-in-chief presented his masterpiece in the Qingde Hall of the Imperial Palace. After being judged by more than a dozen professors from the Academy of Literature and with the Emperor's comments, he undisputedly won first place in the literature competition."

Lin Feng asked doubtfully, "What masterpiece?"

Han Su took out a stack of silk from his arms and unfolded it.

"These are the comments from the professors of the Dazong Academy of Literature. Please go to the academy to receive your award. Mr. Ji Siyuan, the head of the Dazong Academy of Literature, will present the award to you."

Lin Feng looked at Han Su strangely.

"Since this is a notice from the Academy of Literature, why did they ask Eunuch Han to come?"

Han Su glanced at the people in the room.

"Your Excellency is unaware that this matter also involves His Majesty... and palace affairs."

Lin Feng shook his head, indicating that he didn't understand.

Han Su took a step forward, moved closer to the desk, and lowered his voice.

"Sir, may I have a moment to talk?"

The command center where Lin Feng is located is where he works publicly, and there are many officials and generals here.

"Well, let's go to the study and talk."

Lin Feng also set up a study for himself because he found that all the princes and nobles had such a thing.

It is indeed a good place for private conversation and it also looks elegant.

Lin Feng and Han Su sat down in the study. Pei Qiyin brought tea over and still stood beside Lin Feng.

Han Su didn't know what to say, so he just nodded.

"Commander, His Majesty greatly admires your poetry and believes the Academy's evaluation is quite pertinent. Therefore, he has granted you the position of professor at the Academy, a rank equivalent to a fourth-rank civil servant."

At this time, the Dazong Dynasty always valued civil officials over military officials, and the rank of civil officials was generally higher than that of military officials.

Lin Feng’s current commander of the Imperial Guard is a second-rank official.

It is only equivalent to the rank of the fourth rank in civil service.

In the Dazong Dynasty, the rank of civil servants was more valuable.

For example, Prime Minister Han Qi was a first-rank civil official.

Grand Tutor Wan Quan was also a first-rank civil official.

Under normal circumstances, their official ranks would be much higher than Lin Feng's, and Lin Feng even had to perform a deep bow when he saw them.

However, in wartime, these rules were diluted.

Of course, even if they were not diluted, Lin Feng would not bother to pay attention to these rules.

"Eunuch Han, I'm not interested in these things. You can send someone to collect the reward on my behalf when the time comes."

"Oh, Lord Commander, this is a grand event for the Dazong Academy of Literature. No one has been promoted to professor in the academy for many years, and no top scholar has appeared. This is a good opportunity to revitalize the Dazong Academy of Literature, and His Majesty also attaches great importance to it."

Han Su hurriedly explained.

Lin Feng smiled and said, "I am only responsible for suppressing the rebellion of the Dazong Jingnan. Please don't bother me with other trivial matters."

"Commander-in-chief, how can this be considered a trivial matter? It is a grand event in the literary world."

"I'm the commander of the Imperial Guards, a legitimate military commander of a powerful clan. The literary world has nothing to do with me."

"But your poem won first prize."

"I copied it from someone else, so it can't be considered my writing."

Han Su's eyes suddenly widened and he stared at Lin Feng blankly, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Lin Feng could only sip his tea with a smile, calmly appreciating Han Su's stunned look.

After a while, Han Su came to his senses and shook his head.

"No, no, no, your poem has been judged by more than a dozen professors in the Academy of Literature, and they all agree that it has been named the best this year. There can't be any mistake. It can't be wrong."

Lin Feng waved his hand: "Let them think whatever they want, this commander is not interested in it."

Han Su frowned and thought.

Suddenly, he took out another envelope from his arms and handed it forward.

"Sir, this is a handwritten letter from the eldest princess to you."

Lin Feng frowned. He didn't have much interaction with the eldest princess, so why did she write a private message?

While he was hesitating, Pei Qiyin had already taken the envelope and opened it casually. He took out the letter naturally and looked through it carefully.

Lin Feng knew that she would not read the content of the letter, but would only check whether there were any safety hazards.

Pei Qiyin checked for a moment and found no problems, so he placed the letter on the desk in front of Lin Feng.

Lin Feng lowered his head and glanced.

The signature was indeed Princess Zhao Tianyu. The general content was that because Lin Feng slipped away that night and did not participate in the competition, the martial arts champion was taken away by Wan Zhuo. The emperor had agreed with her to choose a better husband between the literary champion and the martial arts champion. If Lin Feng gave up the literary champion, she would have no choice but to marry Wan Zhuo, so she chose to commit suicide.

Finally, at the end of the letter, Zhao Tianyu said that if she really died, it would be Lin Feng's fault, and she had left evidence.

After reading the letter, Lin Feng was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Are these royal nobles mentally ill?

Han Su carefully watched the changes in Lin Feng's expression, not daring to breathe.

Lin Feng thought for a moment.

"Where is the Wenkui Award Ceremony?"

"Hey, Dazong Wenyuan, the oldest building in Kyoto, Wenjun Building."

Han Su added, "The youngest professor at the Dazong Academy of Literature is over 40 years old. There has never been anyone as young as you. With such glory and honor, I'm sure you will be admired by students all over the world."

Lin Feng looked at Han Su.

"Eunuch Han wants me to accept the reward so much?"

Han Su smiled awkwardly.

"Sir, the Emperor has decreed that you be appointed a professor at the Academy of Literature. Nearly twenty professors from the entire Dazong Academy of Literature are here to present the award to you, and also..."

He pointed to the letter paper on the desk.

"Look, sir, can you get away with it?"

Lin Feng nodded.

"Then let me ask again, who is the real leader of this Dazong Academy of Literature?"

"Your Excellency, it is Han Qi, the Prime Minister of the Dazong Dynasty."

“When will the awards be given?”

"Three days later, at noon."

Lin Feng waved his hand: "Okay, arrange wine and food for Eunuch Han."

Han Su stood up quickly.

"No, no, no, sir, I have to hurry back to report, so I won't bother you anymore."

"Oh, then take care, Eunuch Han. Please see him off for me."

Wen Jian responded at the door, pushed the door open, and extended his hand to invite Han Su to go out.

Han Su walked to the door and turned to look at Lin Feng worriedly.

"Sir, are you determined to receive the award?"

Lin Feng smiled and said, "It depends on my mood then."

Han Su grinned and wanted to say something, but he couldn't speak for a moment.

He was stunned for a moment, then turned around with a wry smile and walked out of the room.

Lin Feng really didn't want to go. The situation in the city was complicated now, and he had captured Zhao Wenqi, so Wan Quan was probably going crazy.

Not only Wan Quan, but other important officials in the court would also feel that their interests were threatened.

Lin Feng's actions have affected the officials of the entire Dazong court. To put it nicely, Zhao Wenqi was arrested for disobeying orders.

However, Zhao Wenqi has been in the court for many years, and his social relations are complicated and involve many officials.

At this moment, everyone is shivering at home.

Lin Feng became a thorn in the eyes and flesh of many people.

If Lin Feng went to Kyoto to receive the award at this time.

This news is public and will be made known to more people.

Just think about it and you will understand that this trip will be very dangerous.