Zhao Kuan saw that he was incapable of anything except writing, so he arranged for him to serve as an inconspicuous clerk in the government office.
When he left Luoyang, he sent him to the Imperial College to Zhao Cheng, allowing him to continue as a clerk for Zhao Cheng.
Zhao Cheng strongly recommended him and was willing to vouch for him.
Zhao Hanzhang said, "I want to see him."
Xun Fan furrowed his brow and said, "Your Majesty, this person is a criminal from the previous dynasty, and has not been pardoned. How can he become an official in the court?"
Zhao Hanzhang nodded and said, "Grand Tutor Xun is right. After I meet him, if he truly has talent, I will pardon him."
Officials who shared the same opinion as Xun Fan were speechless. If she said "innocent" or "not guilty," they would argue, but she spoke of his talent, leaving them momentarily unable to oppose.
