() It was May, early summer, and the news that visiting Princess Yuzhen and getting her recommendation would make it easier to pass the provincial examination had already been thoroughly fermented and spread widely.

After Wang Wei declined King Qi's appointment, he thought that this was not a long-term solution. After all, declining once was fine, and a second time was acceptable. But waiting for a third time would definitely offend others. Although he decided to stay away from King Qi, he did not

Be prepared to offend him, after all, he is one of the influential princes.

After guessing that King Qi invited him because of Princess Yuzhen, he decided to make a statement to make King Qi give up the idea. If King Qi invited him again, he would not be afraid to talk about it.

Therefore, after Wang Wei thought for a while, he roughly decided on a plan.

The pleasant nameless lakeside of Taixue is always a good place for many students to recite poems, compose poems, and gather together to have fun. The pavilion and waterside pavilion where Wang Wei and Zheng Shuying met last time is one of them.

This time, Cui Zongzhi invited him, and the location was at a place called Zuixian Tower, which is also a place where many students like to dine and drink. The dishes there are naturally better than those prepared for students in Taixue Middle School, and the prices are also lower.

It’s not too high, and many students will go there to get extra meals during breaks.

Therefore, this Zuixian Tower should be regarded as a place where news spreads quickly. After all, there are many and mixed people there. It is said that the news that one can easily pass the provincial examination by visiting Princess Yuzhen and getting a recommendation came from this Zuixian Tower.

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Wang Wei is also a frequent visitor to Zuixian Tower. He would often come here to get together with Wei Zhi and others, which also made his relationship with Wei Zhi, Cui Hao and Lu Xiang even closer.

Wang Wei was a little surprised by Cui Zongzhi's invitation at first. Although he and Cui Zongzhi were both juniors that He Zhizhang valued very much, in fact he didn't have much interaction with Cui Zongzhi. In terms of status, Wang Wei was also better than Cui Zongzhi.

It's a little worse, after all, his father was once the prime minister, and now he is also the governor of a party, which can be said to be a high-power position.

On the surface, Wang Wei looks glamorous and is already famous in Chang'an. Everyone knows that he is a direct descendant of the Wang family in Taiyuan. However, fundamentally due to the death of his father, Wang Wei is really like a dream now. When was he dismissed?

If you poke, the bubble will burst, and people will find out that this direct son of the Wang family in Taiyuan is actually a poor man...

Therefore, in order to have an official position, Wang Wei must do whatever it takes. The sooner he enters the officialdom, the better. Even if he is just a small official in the capital at first, it will always be better if he slowly gets through the qualifications. The so-called step early, step early, step by step.

It is extremely common in officialdom to be slow and slow.

Although Wang Wei's status was inferior to Cui Zongzhi's, he still behaved extremely calmly and calmly in front of Cui Zongzhi. He actually admired Cui Zongzhi very much.

It's not Cui Zongzhi's sunny and handsome appearance that Wang Wei appreciates. In fact, he thinks that a man's appearance only needs to be acceptable. The real charm of a man lies in his power and personality.

Cui Zongzhi's personality charm made Wang Wei secretly admire him. He was indeed an upright, bold and unruly gentleman. His only shortcoming was that he was too drunk.

Although Wang Wei also loves fine wine, after all, this is the only kind of drink in this era. Anyway, the alcohol content is not high, otherwise it would definitely be choked by someone like Cui Zongzhi who drinks it frequently.

But Wang Wei has always tried it lightly. He doesn't like the dizzy feeling when drunk. Maybe that can relieve his sorrow, but in fact it is just "using wine to relieve sorrow makes it worse". He prefers to keep a clear head and make plans.

A perfect plan to solve your worries.

In a sense, Cui Zongzhi is completely opposite to Wang Wei's character. One is always upright, bold and uninhibited, and never hides any of his own purposes. The other is cunning, cautious, and always treats himself as his true self.

His face is hidden under the mask, and his appearance is gentle and elegant.

Perhaps the only thing the two have in common is that they both treat their friends very sincerely. Although Wang Wei likes to scheme everywhere, even if he plans to take advantage of his friends, in fact, his schemes will not bring any harm to his friends.

harm.

For example, although he took advantage of Cui Hao at the last banquet, Cui Hao's reputation for his quick thinking spread, and later his poems leaked out. Now he is also a budding young poet in Chang'an, and his reputation is second only to Wang Wei. If it weren't for

He really likes to miss beauty, and maybe he will be more appreciated by big bosses such as He Zhizhang, but he did not follow Wang Wei's advice.

Wang Wei's calculations against Wei Zhi can even increase Wei Zhi's weight in front of Song Jing. Now Song Jing's actions to eliminate long-standing abuses are going relatively smoothly and have not greatly affected the interests of the powerful. But in a month or two,

The situation will definitely not be too good. When Wei Zhi delivers the knife to Song Jing, Song Jing will definitely take a high look, even if Song Jing will definitely know that Wei Zhi's purpose is to take revenge on Jiang Jiao.

Once Song Jing takes down Jiang Jiao, it will be a happy ending for everyone, and Wang Wei can rely on one of the important links to impress the upright and strict prime minister.

Therefore, to put it more righteously, Wang Wei used them to achieve a win-win outcome. Even the famous actress Hong Peony also benefited from her.

Of course, this is only for friends. If they are strangers or enemies, Wang Wei will really have no pressure to use conspiracy and tricks. His strategy is indeed more focused on conspiracy, low-key and covert, link by link.

Ring, people are led by the nose without even realizing it.

Although Yin conspiracy is called a small trick, it cannot be put on the stage, and cannot be compared with the upright conspiracy, but it is a good way to use a small to make a big difference. A conspiracy can only be implemented with strong strength as a guarantee. The so-called pressure by force.

This is the reason why people have no choice but to fall into the trap of others.

With Wang Wei's current status, he doesn't have the strength to use scheming.

Wang Wei and Cui Zongzhi were sitting by the window in the hall on the second floor. Outside was the mirror-like nameless lake. In addition to beautiful pavilions and pavilions, there were also many green trees and there were occasional birds on the lake.

Crossing the water, creating waves, one after another, just looking at this scene, drawn with traditional ink painting, must have a different artistic conception.

There are several home-cooked dishes on the table, most of which are used to go with wine. Unfortunately, there is no two kilograms of cooked beef. Otherwise, with the name of Zuixianlou and the "Heroes Set Meal" on the table, Wang Wei will suddenly know how to cook it.

I thought I was in the world of martial arts, and maybe I would encounter someone fighting in a restaurant while drinking. The reason was that they were acting chivalrously to save the little singing girl from being robbed by a dandy.

However, it is quite normal to not have beef. After all, cattle were strategic resources in ancient times. Anyone who eats beef is simply seeking death. This gave Wang Wei an idea. When to introduce some cattle specially used for eating, artificial

Breeding, business should be good.

Cui Zongzhi did not have any special purpose for inviting Wang Weilai. Even if he had a purpose, he would definitely explain it openly. He is such a very forthright and sunny person, which makes Wang Wei, a dark and selfish guy, feel a little ashamed of himself.

But Wang Wei never thought of becoming someone like Cui Zongzhi. Although his personality charm allowed him to make a large number of friends, some of them must have taken a fancy to his family background. If he was always honest with others, there would be no restrictions.

If you trust others, you will definitely be easily plotted by villains.

Basically, Wang Wei will not be plotted by others, because he is always cautious and never trusts others easily. If he finds out that a villain is plotting against him, he will definitely find a way to take advantage of it.

Cui Zongzhi and Wang Wei had a very lively conversation, which made many students dining in Zuixian Tower look askance. After all, these two people are from the Cui family in Qinghe and the Wang family from Taiyuan. Moreover, one has a "jade tree in the wind" and the other has a "beautiful grace".

Wherever he goes, he is the center of the crowd.

At this time, these two outstanding young people were chatting casually, and the content of their conversation naturally attracted people's attention.

Cui Zongzhi didn't care about others secretly watching and eavesdropping. He had always been a bold, unruly and aboveboard person. His conversation with Wang Wei was not a confidential matter. Others just listened.

Wang Wei was eager for others to eavesdrop, because this was part of his plan, and Cui Zongzhi's invitation just gave him the opportunity to implement this plan.

The two of them talked about the imperial examination, and Wang Wei said in a voice that everyone could hear: "Brother Zi Xing, I am planning to take the provincial examination next year."

Wang Wei announced his decision in a high-profile manner, which surprised many Imperial College students. Even though they had already guessed that Wang Wei would do this, when they heard Wang Wei say this to Cui Zongzhi so solemnly, they knew that it had already happened.

became a fact.

Wang Wei said this just to ask Cui Zongzhi to ask this question - did you decide to take the provincial examination next year because you heard that you could easily pass the provincial examination by visiting Princess Yuzhen? Then Wang Wei would naturally deny it outright,

And show your own character, by then your tall image will spread like wildfire, and it will also reassure those who want to take the princess route...

When Cui Zongzhi heard this, he drank a bowl of wine, and a bright smile appeared on his sunny and handsome face. He praised loudly: "Well, Brother Mojie is only seventeen years old. He will take the imperial examination next year when he is eighteen. It's really true."

A model of young celebrities, with my talent, I will definitely be in high school! I have also read "Xing" in detail, and the contrasting technique is really used brilliantly. This poem about boudoir clearly shows the talent of my brother Mojie..."

Cui Zongzhi began to praise Wang Wei's new work endlessly, acting like a complete fanboy...

Wang Wei secretly thought that he had made a mistake. Although eating and drinking with Cui Zongzhi here would attract the attention of many people, it would give Wang Wei a stage to show his character. In the end, he forgot Cui Zongzhi's upright nature!

He was able to get an official position by relying on his father's cuteness, without the need for an imperial examination, so why would he pay attention to Princess Yuzhen? And even if he knew about it, he would not ask Wang Wei, not because he was worried, but because he believed Wang Wei unusually.

Quality!

This is the outcome of judging a gentleman's heart with a villain's heart...

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Chapter completed!