Everyone knew that Fang Yingwu and Zhang Tianrui were very at odds with each other, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that there was "me but not him". But when they saw Fang Yingwu letting Zhang Tianrui in very happily, everyone couldn't help but sigh that Fang Yingwu was really broad-minded.
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In fact, Zhang Tianrui and Zhang Zhuangyuan came uninvited, not because he was thick-skinned, but because he had a reason not to come. From the perspective of banquets, as the number one scholar, he certainly has no shortage of banquets and does not care about eating and drinking gatherings once or twice, but this
The meaning is not just a banquet.
This gathering initiated by Xiang Chengxian is a gathering with strong clique color. The participants are all people who have achieved good personal development on Chenghua's 17th-year gold list. Although everyone does not say it, they know it is this.
An "elite" gathering of the first-ranked scholars.
Elite peers are the foundation of human connections. Naturally, Zhang Tianrui doesn’t want to give up and has to come here. Think about it, if you don’t show up once or twice at gatherings of the same cohort because you are worried about Fang Yingwu, you will probably fade away gradually.
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Zhang Tianrui entered the hall, clasping fists with everyone in salute, and his face was full of spring breeze. Fang Yingwu seemed to have no grudge at all, and greeted enthusiastically: "Brother Zhang Nian, please come and take a seat!"
Zhang Tianrui smiled and nodded, then took half a step forward, but suddenly felt embarrassed and immediately pulled his legs back. Now a question arises, where will he sit? There must be room at this table, but that's not it
This is where he, the top pick, should sit.
When scholars with a good reputation meet in private, they must first discuss the order of subject names. Generally speaking, the subject with the earliest subject name will naturally be ranked first. If they are in the same year, then the last ranking will be considered. After the order is sorted, the approximate seating order will naturally be the same.
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But this rule is not particularly rigid. For example, this time, Fang Yingwu is the most famous and has the greatest "achievement". He is really outstanding and superior to others in the same year. Others are embarrassed to jump above Fang Yingwu. Even the second place Wang Hua humbly gave in.
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And because Fang Yingwu was still Huiyuan after all, he had been the first in name, and his official rank was the highest, the sixth grade. So after a long queue, Fang Yingwu took the position of chief. There was no objection from others, and he was convinced.
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Everything was normal at first, but when Zhang Tianrui, the number one scholar, came, the atmosphere became a little subtle. Logically speaking, the number one scholar is the leader of a subject. At the gathering of the same year, he would definitely sit in the chair, but now Fang Yingwu was sitting on the chief chair, and he had no intention of giving in.
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Of course Fang Yingwu refused to give in. The reason why he sat in the chief position was that through such details, he could subtly establish his image as a leader in the same year;
The second is to let no one let Zhang Tianrui. In front of Zhang Tianrui, he is a "victim". If he gives in rashly, it will look too cowardly and incompetent.
Under this situation, Zhang Zhuangyuan hesitated for a moment. If he asked Fang Yingwu to give up his seat, it would really appear that he was very incompetent and uncultivated. If he just found a place to sit, it would be too embarrassing. It shows that he, the number one scholar, has a guilty conscience.
, or just a dwarf.
Zhang Zhuangyuan couldn't help but look around, thinking that someone would come forward to smooth things over and persuade Fang Yingwu to give in, but unfortunately, he was disappointed.
It was rumored that Zhang Tianrui, the number one scholar, came from Fang Yingwu, so no one had the nerve to come forward and persuade Fang Yingwu to give in. They could only sit aside and watch as it had nothing to do with them.
Inconvenienced by himself and with no one to help him, Zhang Tianrui fell into a dilemma. He began to become suspicious...
Could it be that Fang Yingwu and Xiang Chengxian had set up a trap for themselves, and I rushed over to join in unexpectedly, but fell into their trap? If I had known this, I should have been more cautious!
This is Zhang Zhuangyuan who has wronged Fang Yingwu. The current embarrassing situation was definitely not planned in advance. It was just brought about unintentionally, or Fang Yingwu had an idea and used the topic to estimate the run.
After realizing the problem, Xiang Chengxian quickly secretly winked at Fang Yingwu. Fang Yingwu immediately understood what Mr. Xiang meant - I gave you a chance to breathe a sigh of relief, even though it was unintentional.
, but can I not pay back the thirty taels of silver?
Before Xiang Chengxian and Fang Yingwu finished their glances, they heard Zhang Tianrui turn around and say to Mr. Xiang: "I would like to congratulate Brother Xiang Nian on being appointed as the censor. I heard that you are the host today, so I'll be happy to help you."
Arrange the place where you sit and do whatever you want."
Fang Yingwu thought, Zhang Tianrui still had some on-the-spot reactions and knew how to transfer this embarrassing matter to others. The move was simple but very easy to use. To put it bluntly, it was just kicking the ball.
When Xiang Chengxian heard Zhang Tianrui's request, he really had a headache and fell into a dilemma. Except Fang Yingwu who took the initiative to give up his seat, who else could arrange Zhang Tianrui's position? That is really "the one who is far away will resent the one who is close, and the one who is close will not be inferior."
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In line with the principle of finding Fang Yingwu when it is difficult, he couldn't help but look at Fang Yingwu. Then he saw Fang Yingwu winking at him. Mr. Xiang immediately understood the meaning - he still had to pay back the thirty taels.
Give me!
Xiang Chengxian gritted his teeth and kicked the ball to Fang Yingwu, "Brother Zhang Nian arrived in a hurry and was not careful at the moment. He should be the chief, but it depends on Brother Fang Xian's opinion."
Compared with playing football, Fang Yingwu has the most experience and should be the most skilled among the people present. Hearing this, he smiled slightly and said lightly: "Brother Zhang Nian is the top one in the gold medal list. He is the chief at the Qionglin Banquet, so I look forward to it."
Xingtan. Today, I am allowed to take the position of chief executive for once and realize my wish of not being the best. What do you think, brother Zhang Nian?"
With a question, the ball was kicked to Zhang Tianrui again. Faced with the entanglement that went around in a circle and came back again, Zhang Zhuangyuan once again became embarrassed. It didn't matter whether he agreed or not.
Moreover, Fang Yingwu's words contained an overt and covert sarcasm about the number one scholar coming from behind the scenes, which was very difficult to answer.
If you keep cutting off, you will suffer the consequences! Zhang Tianrui gritted his teeth and couldn't hesitate like this anymore, otherwise it would really seem like he had a guilty conscience. If he couldn't be the chief today, how would he have the reputation of being the number one scholar?
Choose the lesser of two evils! Zhang Tianrui made up his mind and took a few steps forward. The other party responded: "I heard that Mr. Shang, the Three Elements Prime Minister, is your teacher? I dare to ask, when Mr. Shang and Mr. Shang were having a banquet in the same year, who were they sitting at?
What position? I am not talented, but I want to imitate the predecessors."
What he meant by this was that he aggressively approached Fang Yingwu and asked for his position. He said clearly: I will be the top pick no matter what, will you give way to Fang Yingwu or not?
Fang Yingwu did not answer directly. After laughing, under the attention of everyone, he recited a quatrain: "There are several plum blossoms planted in front of my hall. I once sang one of them, and suddenly I remembered, please correct me!"
Why are the plum blossoms blooming after the snow, and the sky retains the spring beauty in Fang's house? I laugh at it, and the peaches and plums fly away, but the frost has never stopped the old clouds?"