Fang Yingwu put down the newspaper, and decided to continue to raise the issue without saying anything. It would be better to let the waiter Zhang come out to refute a few more times to further heat up the atmosphere of mutual debate. It didn't take too long, about three or two days would be enough.
At noon, the disciples reported that Mr. Xiang Chengxian had come to visit, so the magistrate sent a message to let him in.
"What a happy event, a great happy event!" Xiang Chengxian shouted loudly and danced as soon as he crossed the threshold. Fang Yingwu leaned forward and asked curiously: "What's so happy about it?"
Xiang Chengxian laughed heartily: "I have received the news. Isn't it a great joy to be chosen as the censor for my brother?"
Damn, did you really choose the censor? Fang Yingwu was slightly stunned, and then laughed and cursed: "Seeing you announcing the good news when you come in, I thought I had some happy event, but it turns out that it is your own family business! Find a place to have fun by yourself.
What good news can you bring to me?"
Xiang Chengxian happily ignored the other party's sarcasm and invited directly: "It's a happy event. I will hold a banquet at the Zhejiang Guild Hall tomorrow at noon. I invite undergraduate students to get together in the same year. Brother Fang Xian will definitely come to support me."
Fang Yingwu hesitated for a moment. He was now somewhat qualified to maintain his own identity. He shouldn't go to occasions that were too messy and unattractive.
Xiang Chengxian added: "Brother Fang Xian, don't worry, I am not an ignorant person, and I am not inviting everyone. I only plan to invite fellow Zhejiang people who are close to me and those who have already elected officials as undergraduates."
That's fine. Needless to say, the fellow countrymen who are close to you, most of the Jinshi of the same year who have been elected officials are doing well... Fang Yingwu then agreed: "Very good, I will be there tomorrow."
However, Fang Yingwu asked again: "Why didn't you invite seniors from the same country?"
Xiang Chengxian scratched his head and said distressedly: "Because your father is here, so... no matter what. If you invite seniors from the same country, you can't avoid your father."
It's a good thing to invite seniors to connect with each other, but it's uncomfortable to invite dad here... Fang Yingwu quickly waved his hands and said: "Then it's better not to invite seniors to attend. Just don't invite any of them!"
After talking about the matter, Xiang Chengxian had no intention of leaving. He was still sitting in the flower hall enjoying tea leisurely. Fang Yingwu said doubtfully: "What else do you have to do? If you don't hurry up and prepare for the banquet, stay here with me.
What to do?"
Xiang Chengxian smiled shyly, "Well, as a brother, I have been in Beijing for a long time and spent a lot of money. Now my pocket is empty..."
Fang Yingwu suggested: "There is a new hotel opposite the county government office. How about hosting a banquet there? I guarantee you will save money."
Xiang Chengxian was slightly sad: "Isn't this... the grade a bit low? It's not enough to set off a happy event." Fang Yingwu waved his hand angrily: "I know, I will lend you thirty taels this time!"
The next day, Fang Yingwu simply took care of his official duties and got up to go to the Zhejiang Guild Hall. The county government office was in the northwest of the capital, and the Zhejiang Guild Hall was in the southwest of the capital, so he had to leave early.
The scale this time is indeed small, there are only a dozen people in total, but they are all the most elite undergraduates. In other words, they are the best group of people so far. Some have entered the Hanlin Academy, and some have entered
Six are in charge...
Although Fang Yingwu seems to be the least popular magistrate, he is the most famous and prestigious. He ranked first in the examination. He was sent to prison three times and was "relegated" because of "admonishment". He is a former Hanlin editor.
It can be said that he is the most influential person among the three hundred Jinshi in Jinke.
Therefore, no one dared to underestimate Fang Yingwu, the county magistrate, and Fang Yingwu became a leader in the undergraduate program. Even Wang Hua, the second best student in this department, had to express some respect when he met Fang Yingwu.
Fang Yingwu glanced around and was surprised that Xiang Chengxian could invite all these people. He didn't know whether it was the eldest son's personality that was charming, or his official position as censor... The new Jinshi
Being elected as the censor. Regardless of the actual weight, the future is only slightly worse than entering the Hanlin Academy.
However, Fang Yingwu was very satisfied with this scene. What was even more satisfactory was that he did not see the figure of Zhang Tianrui, the number one scholar in the current class. It was probably because Master Xiang did not invite this person over.
After some mutual humility, Wanping County Fang Yingwu deservedly took the position of chief, and others also recognized him as the chief. As the saying goes, those who achieve first come first...
Next to Fang Yingwu was Wang Yangming's father, Wang Hua. When he poked his head to chat, Wang Hua thanked him and said: "When I was in Hanyuan, I was greatly cared for by your Majesty, and I am deeply grateful."
Fang Yingwu replied: "Brother Wang is too modest. You Yuyao people have your own thanks for Yuyao's care. How can you use my father?"
Wang Hua laughed and said: "You are really good at joking. Senior Xie has been assisting in the East Palace for a long time and does not often show up in Hanyuan. Therefore, I still see more of your father, and it is beneficial to ask for advice from time to time."
Fang Yingwu suddenly thought of Wang Hua's son again. Although he had no idea, he couldn't help being curious and asked: "Is your son in the capital?"
Wang Hua was very baffled. He didn't understand why Fang Yingwu was always interested in his son. He would mention it once or twice every time we met. "Now that everything is settled, I am preparing to apply for leave from the court and return to my hometown. The family moved there two years ago."
The capital is coming."
Fang Yingwu clasped his fists and said, "When it's time to move into a new house, I'm here to say hello."
He raised his head and looked around carefully, but did not see the figure of Li Min, who was in the provincial examination in the same year. He asked Wang Huadao: "Why don't you see Li Min?"
Wang Hua smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Li disliked his poor ranking in the exam, so he didn't want to see anyone or be elected to an official position. He just reported illness and returned to his hometown. He also said that he would study and write at home for the rest of his life and that he would never be born again."
Fang Yingwu was stunned for a moment and sighed. He was really a unique character. According to the original historical trajectory, this Li Min failed this year, but won the top prize the next time. Unexpectedly, he was affected by his butterfly effect.
Under Xiang Chengxian's greeting, everyone at the banquet raised their glasses of wine and were about to drink it down in one gulp when suddenly a busboy from the guild hall shouted at the door: "Here comes Zhang Zhuangyuan!"
This Zhang No. 1 scholar is naturally the current No. 1 scholar Zhang Tianrui. Although it is recognized that this No. 1 scholar was obtained through black box work, Zhang Tianrui still has the title.
Xiang Chengxian did not invite Zhang Tianrui, and everyone understood and had no objection. When they heard that Zhang Tianrui had arrived uninvited, everyone looked at the chief, Fang Yingwu.
Everyone knows that Fang Yingwu was originally the favorite to be the No. 1 Scholar, but something was done to him during the imperial examination. His ranking was switched with Zhang Tianrui's, and he fell to the eighth place in the top two. With this subtle thing, others did not care about Fang Yingwu's face.
It depends on Fang Yingwu's attitude, and it is inconvenient for others to speak.
However, Fang Yingwu remembered the last time when the Fang family held a banquet and invited all the fellow villagers, Xie Qian showed up uninvited. He looked around and said with a smile: "Is it true that the top picks in these subjects are all selected based on their thick skin?
?Thanks to Yuyao for being like this, Zhang Tianrui is like this too! I am ashamed of myself and cannot accept it!"
Fang Yingwu's sarcasm was so spicy and interesting that even though those who knew the inside story couldn't laugh out loud, they couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle a few times.
"That's all! Since we are of the same year, please come in!" Fang Yingwu greeted generously. (To be continued...)
