Zhao Changlin could still see the situation clearly. After seeing the policy essay questions, he knew that things were not as simple as he imagined. This policy essay question must be treated with caution, otherwise the entire Chunwei exam may fall short, and the hard work of more than ten years of hard study in the cold window will be wasted.

Therefore, he chose the entry point of his article quite carefully. The whole policy was vague and implicit, and basically did not explain the current reality of the Song Dynasty. Instead, he used the examples of the resurgence of the past dynasties as metaphors, and finally mentioned some of the problems faced by the current dynasty.

Basically, he just said something like "we should draw lessons from history".

This is an opportunistic approach. Of course, Zhao Changlin hopes to be able to point out the reality and propose ZTE strategies. Of course, he will not whitewash the peace and say that the Song Dynasty is now the era of ZTE. But he also doesn't want to

If you write too intensely, you will fail the exam and may even get into trouble.

But after listening to Fang Zian's retelling of the policy content, he not only became worried.

"Brother Zian, this is the Spring Examination. Such a policy question is a trap. With brother Zian's intelligence, how could he not understand this. Although it is refreshing for you to be so straightforward, it may not be a good thing.

Ah, hey, I originally thought that Brother Zian was bound to win this exam. But now, I don’t dare to be so sure. Brother Zian, I really don’t know what to say.” Zhao Changlin sighed.

Fang Zian looked at Zhao Changlin's sad face and naturally understood Zhao Changlin's worries. Zhao Changlin's words were correct. Fang Zian struggled all day before writing that article because he understood that this policy topic was probably a

Bomb. But in the end, I chose what I wanted to write, because Fang Zian has never been a timid person. But Zhao Changlin is different. He has a calm personality and acts cautiously. It is reasonable for him to have worries.

"Brother Chang Lin, don't worry about me. This is my way, this is the difference between you and me. Regarding the imperial examination, I will do my best and have no regrets in my heart. But I have to make mistakes in order to be able to enter.

It's impossible to let yourself be a submissive person in an official position. It's impossible for me to do that." Fang Zian said in a deep voice.

Zhao Changlin looked a little ashamed when he heard this. Fang Zian realized that his words seemed to embarrass him, so he smiled and said: "Brother Changlin, everyone has their own way of doing things. As long as the original intention remains unchanged and you are worthy of your conscience, any way

It's all fine. I'm not asking you to use the same method as me, but don't overthink it. I've been studying hard for more than ten years, and in the spring of the exam, success is imminent, so of course I have to be more cautious. It's just my personality.

"

Zhao Changlin nodded slightly. Qian Kang said from the side: "Changlin, I originally wanted to say something to you, but after Brother Zi'an said this, I won't scold you. I just hope you don't forget why we want to become officials.

Being an official is not our ambition. Our ambition is to eradicate the traitors, return the Qingming Festival to the world, and avenge the shame of Jingkang of the Song Dynasty. If we lose our original intention just to be an official, it is despicable.

.This time you seem to be the most promising to succeed, and I hope you will remember this in the future. If you forget these things in order to pursue your personal fame and career, we will not be the same people."

Zhao Changlin was horrified, and sweat broke out on the back of his spine. Fang Zian hurriedly smiled and said: "It's not that serious, let's not talk about it. In any case, the exam is over, and we have to celebrate. Let's have wine at noon.

Let’s have a big drink.”

…

It's spring in March, and spring is early in Lin'an. After March enters, the scenery of Lin'an City changes drastically as if someone has cast a spell on it. The originally gloomy city became green and full of life in just a few days.

Vigorous. Spring has such great magic power. When everything blooms and flowers bloom, it can always give people hope and expectation.

The banks of the West Lake are crowded with tourists. In the beautiful spring, young men and women come to play with their children. On the West Lake, painted pavilions and boats are rippling on the blue waves, singing is like a tide, silk and bamboo are incessant, day and night.

On the morning of March 16th, Fang Zian was sitting on the bow of a awning boat, reading a letter. Sitting next to him in a green skirt, he lowered his head and put his slender hands into the water, playing in the splashing water.

Miss Shi Ningyue.

Fang Zian agreed to visit Shi's house that day, because Zhang Ruomei wrote a letter to Shi Ningyue from the North. Fang Zian was concerned about Zhang Ruomei's current situation, so he wanted to know something about her current situation. But when he learned that Shi Hao

After becoming one of the examiners of this year's imperial examination, Fang Zian gave up the idea of ​​visiting the Shi's Mansion after careful consideration. Because Fang Zian was an imperial examination candidate in the spring of this year, it was inappropriate to visit the examiner's home. Moreover, it was inappropriate.

It is actually unwise to do this before the gold list is announced and the dust of this imperial examination has not yet settled.

Because he didn't know how many pairs of eyes were watching him secretly. Although everything seemed to be stable in the past few months, Fang Zian knew that since he offended Qin Hui's ancestors and grandsons, his every move must have been criticized.

Concerned. Fang Zian found suspicious tails behind him several times, but with Fang Zian's methods, he could naturally get rid of them. However, Fang Zian must remain vigilant. It is best to try his best to climb into Shihao's mansion during this sensitive period.

Don't do it. You can't give anyone an excuse to frame or spread rumors. It won't work at all.

This is not entirely for his own sake, but also for Shi Hao's sake. Just imagine, Shi Hao just squeezed into the examiner's team this time, which must be hated by everyone in the Qin Party. But as long as there is any opportunity to slander, smear, spread rumors and criticize,

I'm afraid these people will all do it. I can't let Shi Hao be criticized by them because I'm not cautious enough.

In view of this, Fang Zian sent someone to the Shi's Mansion to deliver a letter, inviting Shi Ningyue to meet on a black awning boat in the West Lake to avoid any complications.

This morning, Fang Zian rented a awning boat and waited under the Wangshan Bridge on Sugong Embankment. At about midnight, Shi Ningyue came in a carriage. Shi Ningyue was dressed simply today, only wearing a spring coat and a green skirt.

, like a girl next door. The carriage she was riding in was also ordinary. Obviously, this smart girl understood what Fang Zian meant and knew not to be too ostentatious. After the two got on the boat, Fang Zian personally operated the oar and lifted the awning.

The boat is parked on a remote lake on the westernmost side of West Lake. There are few boats here and it is relatively quiet. More importantly, by doing this, you can identify whether other boats are following you. After all, on the lake, as long as the boat moves with you,

That is the most obvious evidence.

When they arrived at a quiet place, Fang Zian let the boat float on the water. After he came to the bow and sat down, Shi Ningyue handed him a letter. Of course Shi Ningyue knew why Fang Zian came. Fang Zian sat down

Spread the letter on the bow and read it.

"Sister Ningyue, last year we were separated for several months, and I didn't go with you when I left.

Say goodbye, you shouldn't blame me. I arrived in the Taihang Mountains in mid-October last year. The road was very dangerous. After the Jin people took over, the place was no longer what it was. But I found my brother, who is now a member of the Taihang Mountain Loyalty Eight-Character Army. leader. I am very happy that I finally found him. There are still people in my Zhang family alive. My brother is also married and has given birth to two little nephews. The blood of my Zhang family is still intact. If my father is alive in heaven, he will definitely be very happy. .I think you must be happy for me too."

After reading this, Fang Zian took a long breath and said softly: "It's great. Zhang Diwan is still alive. If Mei still has relatives in this world, Zhang Tongzhi must be very happy if he is alive in heaven. How can a loyal and martyr be helpless? Finally, God has opened his eyes. Ruomei has also found her brother, which means she is safe. I feel relieved."

Shi Ningyue took back her hand that was in the water, nodded and said: "Yes, I am very happy too. Sister Ruomei and her brother are reunited. The loyal family has an heir. God is open."

Fang Zian nodded and continued reading: "Sister Ningyue, when I wrote this letter, there have been several heavy snowfalls in the Taihang Mountains, and the Chinese New Year is coming soon. I don't know if it has snowed in Lin'an. The environment here is very... It’s bad, the Loyalty and Righteous Army is having a hard time here. It’s really not easy to fight against the Jin Army and survive at the same time. But their morale is very strong. After I came here, I participated in several battles and we captured several county towns. , killed thousands of Jin people. It’s a pity that we can’t stay in the county town, otherwise the winter would be easier. It’s much colder in the mountains than outside. I hunted a leopard the day before yesterday, and I will make a leopard skin out of it in a few days. If you wear a coat, you should be much warmer. Sister Ningyue, I'm afraid you won't find it interesting if I tell you this. You don't like people who fight and kill. I just want to tell you. After all, I can talk to you. Sister, you are the only one. But no matter what, I have decided to stay here. Don't worry, I don't plan to return to Lin'an. I will stay here forever until the day I die."

Fang Zian frowned and said nothing, and continued reading.

"I can't go back to Lin'an, so, sister Ningyue, you have to take good care of Zi'an for me. I have been here in Taihang Mountain for so long, and I have thought about many things very clearly and carefully. When I lived in your house during those days, what you said They are all right. Zian has a bright future, and we all have to think about him. And... I am actually not suitable for him. I suffered an accident since I was a child, and after staying in Wuyi Mountain for so many years, I know nothing and understand nothing. Zian will get tired of being with me sooner or later, and I can't do anything to help him. After I learned about your feelings that day, I felt that you were the truly suitable partner for him. In fact, I wasn't angry with you at all. , you like him, I also like him, we are all for his own good. So, I decided to leave. This is a good thing for him, you and me. I am a shady person, with a blood feud, and I am with him. It would hurt him. So I left. It was my own choice..."

Fang Zian stood up suddenly after reading this. The boat started to sway. Shi Ningyue almost fell into the water with an ouch. She reached out and grabbed the iron ring on the side of the boat to steady herself.

"What's going on? What happened between you two? Wasn't she leaving because she was going to find his brother? Why is there so many other things in this letter? Miss Ningyue, you
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