"It's good that there's nothing to do, then Fang Jifan..." Xu Jing looked around and lowered his voice: "It's really hateful. Are you sure this time? You must never be under the three disciples of Fang Jifan, otherwise..."

Anger flashed in Tang Yin's eyes: "I am a little sure."

When friends reunite, there is always a lot to say.

Xu Jing then began to regret Tang Yin: "If you don't encounter any changes, you can visit Lord Cheng with me that night. Lord Cheng is also one of the examiners of the current subject. You don't know that Lord Cheng admires Bo Hu very much and knows that Bo Hu has not come. It's a pity that we are fellow townsmen with him. He is very enthusiastic about Brother Yu. He asked someone to post and ask me to play chess in Cheng Mansion several times. This time, if I can go to high school, and with this right assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, there will be no more difficult careers."

Listening to Xu Jing's tone, Cheng Minzheng admired Xu Jing, and even Tang Yin felt regretful. Yes, if he had not encountered any changes, he would have become a guest of honor for the Cheng family. How proud it would be.

Xu Jing smiled again, blinked, and whispered: "On the ninth day of the Chinese New Year, I went to Cheng Mansion and used 300 taels of gold to ask Lord Cheng for writing. Lord Cheng's running script is unique. I still hide the ink treasures now, and I will take you to appreciate them next time."

After hearing this, Tang Yin couldn't help but admire Xu Jing's versatility.

The so-called begging for writing is actually just a kind of unspoken rule of human relationships.

When scholars pay homage to some ministers, it is naturally inconvenient to give gifts. After all, the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, but if they leave empty-handed every time, it will be unpleasant.

He wanted to give gifts and be elegant, so this begging article came into being, just to say, Mr. XX, you are good in calligraphy. I thought about it day and night, and I wanted to ask for one and post it in my own home. So Mr. XX, and Mr. XX, wrote a piece of calligraphy, which was naturally given for free, and you were charged money? Do you insult me? And you are a late generation, and how can you talk about money when it comes to cultural people?

But those who beg for literature have to give you a reward, and you must not be in vain. Besides, culture cannot be measured by money. If you give one or two taels of silver, it is an insult to a certain man. Such a good word is worth this little money? Therefore, the higher the price, the more the value of culture is revealed.

The Xu family was originally a wealthy family in Nanzhili. Xu Jing took advantage of three hundred taels of gold, which was indeed a generous one. It can be seen that Xu Jing felt that he had great hope in high school this time, and there were many things in the future, and he still needed Cheng Minzheng's care.

Xu Jing said regretfully: "Oh, it would be fine if you were here..." As he said that, he shook his head.

After hearing this, Tang Yin became extremely regretful. Cheng Minzheng was a high-ranking official. Even if he could not join the cabinet and become the prime minister in the future, he would sooner or later become the leader of the department and be at the top of the dynasty.

Such people miss the opportunity and wait until they are released and then visit them after high school, and they will become powerful.

After all, low-level officials visit senior officials, which is called flattery. But if a scholar does not serve as an official and visits his fellow countrymen, it will not give people a sense of abruptness.

Now, as one of the examiners, Cheng Minzheng will be particularly busy in the next few days. When he finishes his work, it is time to release the results.

Just...

Although Tang Yin was a little annoyed, he quickly shook his head. After all, he was a free and easy person. When his father was still there, he was always very proud. In recent years, he lowered his posture a little and began to want to learn some tact. But now that he has lost the opportunity, what's the use of regretting it? He said to Xu Jing: "Since the exam is over, we will meet again, and we should have a few drinks."

Xu Jing raised his eyebrows: "Dare you not obeying your order."

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When Ouyang Zhi, Liu Wenshan and Jiang Chen came out of Zigong Courtyard, it became much colder outside.

The three of them looked at each other and knew each other. They had been trying the questions for several months before, but this time they passed the questions in the final exam, which was a miracle.

They are honest people, and they didn't think too deeply, and returned to the mansion obediently.

Beijing is already in full swing.

Especially Tang Bohu's two good words made Man Jing excited.

Tang Jieyuan said it was good, that must be good.

Many gambling shops in Beijing have opened markets, and most people are optimistic about Jieyuan in Yingtian Prefecture. After all, Jieyuan in Yingtian Prefecture is a symbol of strength, and it is almost a crushing advantage for Juren in Shuntian Prefecture.

Li Dongyang, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and Minister of Revenue, ordered the paper to be sealed, and immediately ordered someone to copy and answer the questions. After that, he and the examiners reviewed the papers on the spot in the Gongyuan. There were still many guards in the Gongyuan, including three floors inside and three floors outside, and no fly was allowed to enter and exit.

As the chief examiner of this time, Li Dongyang is quite looking forward to the popular candidates for this examination.

Especially Tang Yin, because of a gambling game, he actually attracted everyone to know. He had read some articles by Tang Yin. This person is a very talented person. If he can win this subject, he will be able to train him in the future... after entering the Hanlin Academy.

Cheng Minzheng was also responsible for reading questions. He was in a good mood. This time, he added another round of money to the examiner and his qualification book. Moreover, before the exam, he also met several fellow villagers. All of these fellow villagers were talented men. It would be a good thing to be able to take them into the school. New Jinshi need to be a backer, and for the big guys in the court, who doesn’t want their disciples and old officials to spread all over the world? No matter how high the official is, there will always be someone carrying a sedan chair, right?

…………………

As soon as the exam is finished here, someone on the other side quickly entered the palace to report.

Emperor Hongzhi pinched his fingers and knew that it was almost done. Next, after Li Dongyang and others reviewed the papers, they released the list, and the result... was clear.

At this time, he was discussing matters with Liu Jian, Wang Ao and others. When he heard the eunuch's report, Emperor Hongzhi said with a smile: "It's really unbearable to give the exam. I think Master Wang must have a lot of feelings."

Wang Ao was stunned. He was really unbearable. After all, his nephew had finished the exam. The few days after the results were released, it was really exciting. If the Wang family wanted to prosper, they had to obtain some talents. In this way, they could inherit the Wang family's family business. They had several sons and one of them passed the exam. After that, they had no hope. They were old and could not pass the exam, so they simply recommended it to the Ministry of Personnel as a juren. Finally, they were given a county chief clerk, allowing him to slowly hone his skills. Another one, who is still a scholar, still has no hope.

On the contrary, this nephew is the one who has the most chance to go high school. In the future, this nephew may be the one who shines his family.

Wang Ao said honestly: "The old minister is ashamed."

He did not deny it.

Emperor Hongzhi said with a smile: "I am actually quite curious about the examination of the current exam. Oh, that Tang..."

"It's Tang Yin..." Wang Ao added.

Xie Qian was also quite interested in Tang Yin. He was from Zhejiang and not far from Wuzhong: "It is reported that this boy was studying a few months before the exam. Although he was on a sickbed, he was also studying hard and thanking guests behind closed doors. This time, he was a tiger going down the mountain and he had the desire to strive for the best. It should not be underestimated."

Emperor Hongzhi lowered his head and thought for a moment: "Then, what about Ouyang Zhi and the other three, in my opinion, Ouyang Zhi and the other three should not be underestimated. After all, it was trained by Fang Jifan..."

Speaking of Ouyang Zhi, Wang Ao and Xie Qian both laughed.

Liu Jian couldn't help but smile bitterly when he was alive.

I'm really afraid of anything I'm going to do.

Liu Jian is from the north. To be honest, the literary style of the north is indeed not prosperous, and he cannot deny this, but the current trend is clearly towards the direction of north-south scholars fighting, which makes him quite worried. After all... he is from the north and no one likes to enjoy the taste of being beaten.

The reason why Wang Ao and Xie Qian laughed was just because... Ouyang Zhi and the other two were really not worth mentioning in their eyes. Compared with Jie Yuan in Southern Zhili like Tang Yin, they are really...
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