Zhang He was a young housekeeper in the Zhang family. When he was young, he learned several tricks from others and was very brave and fierce. After he got married, he was favored by Zhang Yuanwai and put him in charge of the city gate of Zhangjia Town.

Zhangjia Town originally had no city walls, and the court clearly stipulated that only the county town could build a three-foot city wall. However, that was a thing of the past. Now the world is in chaos. Although the Li Tang court has settled down, Li Tang has not yet unified the world.

In such a time of war, Zhang Yuan was benevolent and donated money to build the city wall to protect Zhangjia Town.

Because the city wall was built by the Zhang family, the government did not send troops to patrol, so Zhang Yuanwai asked his family soldiers to patrol. From another perspective, Zhangjia Town is like an independent kingdom. It belongs to the county on the surface, but in fact

The Zhang family has the final say.

Although the city wall is only about two feet high, it brings a sense of security to the residents of Zhangjia Town. The city gate is in a good location and has plenty of oil and water. It is a good job. Zhang He has made a lot of money over the years, but Zhang He has not forgotten his roots.

I have served my duty faithfully, and this position has never been moved.

Today, Zhang He and his men put away the tables and chairs and were about to close the city gate, which was more than one foot high and nine inches thick and made of iron and wood. Suddenly, there was a loud shout from outside the city. Zhang He didn't hear what he was shouting.

However, he has been guarding the city gate for many years, so he knew without guessing that he must be a villager who came late and wanted to enter the city.

Zhangjia Town closes the city gate at three o'clock at three o'clock. This is known to the residents of Zhangjia Town and has become a rule. However, Zhang He still asked his men to stop and let the city gate cover a gap for people to enter and exit.

horn.

Zhang He stuck his head out and looked outside. The three people quickly ran out of the door through the smoke.

"Who are you? Don't you know the rules of Zhangjia Town?" Zhang He looked at the three of them and saw that they had no money. A look of disappointment flashed in his eyes, and he shouted gloomily with a straight face.

I saw a young man in a white gown, with pretty features and a bookish look on his body, bowing respectfully, "Sir, we are from Ningjia Village. I am Ning Wuque. This is my brother Ning Bowu and cousin Ning Wushuang. We are going to the county.

Those who are here to participate in the county examination should first come to pay homage to Zhang Yuanwai."

"County exam? You?" Zhang He glared at Ning Wuque.

Zhang He has never read a book, but he also knows that not everyone can take the county examination. Li Tang inherited the glorious culture of the Sui Dynasty, and the imperial examination was more complete than Ning Wuque knew in that era. Everyone who can take the county examination can

He is the best among people, and he who can take the county examination at the age of sixteen is even more of an extraordinary genius.

In fact, this is also due to the fact that Zhangjia Town is too remote, which is the same as a college student from Gyeonggi Province coming out of a small county.

"Boss, he seems to be Ning Zhongyuan, the child prodigy in Mingdong County four years ago. Four years ago, he was the only one in our town who passed the childbirth examination." A clever subordinate came to Zhang He's ear and whispered softly.

, looking at Ning Wuque from time to time, with envy in his eyes.

Zhang Heyi was startled, and then he thought of who Ning Zhongyuan was. The Tongsheng Examination is an exam that every scholar can take when he is twelve years old. It is also held by the county, once a year, but almost no one can pass it. The Zhang family

In the past four years in the town, only Ningjia Village has produced one.

For this reason, it caused quite a stir. Even Zhang He heard a lot of praises from Zhang Yuanwai about Ning Zhongyuan. Calculating the time, he could take the county examination at the age of 16 after passing the childbirth examination. It happened to be at this time.

At this thought, Zhang He's gloomy face burst into laughter. He squinted his eyes and hurriedly pushed the city gate open. He walked out, bowed rather cautiously, and smiled kindly, "It turns out to be Mr. Ning, hurry up.

Please come inside, the eldest master has been talking about the young master, if the young master doesn't come again, the eldest master will send someone to Ningjia Village to invite him."

Zhang Hesheng was a tall man, and now he looked fawning, which made Ning Wuque frown, calmly, and smiled slightly, "Zhong Yuan is not worth talking about, he should have come to visit him a long time ago, but it's a pity that he has an old mother at home.

, can’t live without it.”

With that said, Ning Wuque walked towards the town, Ning Bowu and Ning Wuque followed closely, Zhang He took the initiative to trail Ning Wuque half a step behind, his smile did not change, "Young Master is so filial, fortunately you arrived in time, I will go to the county tomorrow

days."

Leading Ning Wuque and the others to a mansion, Zhang He smiled and said, "Master Ning, this is Zhang's mansion. Let me go and report it."

Ning Wuwei nodded, watched Zhang He enter Zhang's house, and looked around.

What a magnificent mansion, with two stone lions in front of the door, a door with red rivets, and a plaque covered with red cloth under the eaves, with the square Chinese characters "Zhang Mansion" and iron paintings and silver hooks, giving off a sense of momentum.

To see a family, just look at the front door. With such a grand front door, the inside will naturally be good.

The gate of the mansion is facing the street, and the townspeople who come and go pass by the gate with a sense of respect. Ning Wushuang has never been far away and has never seen the world. He has long been dazzled by the sight. He secretly marveled in his heart.

I can't help but admire his calmness and calmness.

Ning Bowu giggled, with disheveled hair, carrying a wooden box on his back, and holding a black iron rod. He looked extremely powerful, but his silly smile from time to time exposed his simple heart.

Not long after waiting, he saw Zhang He coming out with an old man in rich clothes. Zhang He bowed his back and said, "General manager, he is Young Master Ning Zhongyuan Ning."

Arriving in front of Ning Wuque, Zhang He introduced Ning Wuque, "Mr. Ning, this is Uncle Fu, the chief steward of the house."

The old man had a ruddy complexion and pale hair, but there was a vitality between his brows. He looked at Ning Wuque up and down, with a smile on his face and bowed, "Mr. Ning, I haven't seen you for four years, and he is getting more and more handsome..."

Looking at Uncle Fu, Ning Wuque thought of the old man who sent rice to his family after his middle school exam four years ago. He suddenly had an impression and smiled, "I have met Uncle Fu. After four years, Uncle Fu is still going strong."

"Uncle Fu, Mr. Ning, you guys chat, I'm going to leave first..." Zhang He was also a shrewd person, so he said goodbye without being able to interrupt.

Seeing that Ning Wuque still remembered him, Uncle Fu couldn't help stroking his beard and laughed: "I'm too old to compare with you young people. Is this your brother?"

Looking at the mighty Ning Bowu, Uncle Fu secretly sighed that it was a pity. If he hadn't been stupid, he would have been a fierce general on the battlefield.

Ning Wuque quickly introduced Ning Boxu and Ning Wushuang to Uncle Fu.

"Well, Mr. Ning, come with me. I'm waiting for you inside. If you don't come, I'll probably ask you to pick you up."

Chatting and laughing, Uncle Fu led Ning Wuque and the others into Zhang Mansion, passing by a rockery and walking through the corridor.

In the mansion, there are pavilions, rockeries and pools, and beautiful scenery. When we came to one place, Uncle Fu called two maids, "Take these two young masters to the wing to rest first. Mr. Ning, please come with me to see the master first."
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