A few days later, an edict was posted outside the imperial city, clearly stating the truth of the recent rumors and the case of framing the tribute fraud, and enumerating the hidden problems in the previous tribute law. The edict also put forward the "change" of the tribute law, and this provincial examination is the beginning of the change. At the same time, Guozijian Liu Xijiu was appointed as the chief examiner of this provincial examination, and the king of Xin'an County assisted him. According to the mention of the king of Xin'an County, this provincial test will be held openly outside the imperial city.

When the content of the edict spread among the scribes of Chang'an City, it naturally attracted a lot of discussion. Some people regret that they used to go to great lengths to deliver posters to dignitaries, but now they have become meaningless; Others tried to get close to Liu Xianjiu and the king of Xin'an, but found that they had not seen any outsiders at all; There are also people who don't know what they are thinking, and secretly say some sour things, saying that the students of Guozijian will definitely be on the list, and the rumors that this king of Xin'an seems to have recommended someone, but not many people echo it anymore.

Many smart people stopped going to the literary meeting and began a light life of studying hard behind closed doors. However, some people are still unwilling, and seem to feel that the so-called "change of tribute law" is impossible to ignore all kinds of human feelings. As a result, the literary meetings of various celebrities such as Yang Zhuangtou and Zheng Zhuangtou were still crowded and very lively.

Since Li Hui officially appeared and assisted Liu Xianjiu in preparing for the provincial examination, Wang Zixian returned to the vine garden and concentrated on studying under the supervision and guidance of Mr. Song. Of course, he did not lose his self-confidence in becoming the youngest leader of the dynasty. It's just that when you study, you never advance or retreat, and you can't ignore the accumulation of weekdays because of arrogance and complacency.

The more he accumulates, the more knowledge and abilities he will have. Even if it is not for the sake of the test, not for the future and fame and fortune, just every step is enough to make people feel happy. Moreover, when he is intoxicated with reading, it can also make his slightly impetuous heart gradually calm down.

There are some things that are difficult to think clearly and see clearly when the blood is boiling. Only when we are completely calm and think carefully can we find the loopholes and perceive the longer term -- this is true of the future, the same is true of feelings, and the same is true of complicated family relationships.

However, he wanted to calm down and study, but some people didn't let him get his way. Wang Zimu, who smiled bitterly, came to visit him in the vine garden with Yang Qian's post: "Big brother, I have politely refused for you a few times. But this time, Senior Brother Yang said that he hadn't seen you for some time and just wanted to see you. If you're busy with your studies, it's okay to go late and come home early. ”

Wang Zixian naturally didn't think that such polite words could be taken seriously. With Yang Xiangtou's strength and current mentality, if he does not show up again, it will never be possible to continue to maintain the so-called "cousin cousin" relationship that he recognized before. Moreover, not only did the Yang family plan to use him as a pawn to be placed next to Princess Changning and Li Hui, but he also wanted to seize this opportunity to gain their trust and become a blade inserted in their chests in the future.

Thinking of this, he glanced at Wang Zimu - after all, just relying on Zimu, it would be impossible to get any useful news from the Yang family, and it would be difficult to install anyone who could become a close confidant of the Yang family's father and son in just a few years. And only those who know themselves and know their opponents, whose forces have not yet been managed, and whose means are still immature, have a chance to win.

So, on the day of the Dewen meeting, Wang Zixian came to the Yang family's courtyard early. It was Xiu Mu on this day, and Yang Qian personally took him to see Mr. Zhou. After listening to him talk about some of the gains from his recent reading, Mr. Zhou answered some of his doubts with great interest. When the two were talking, Yang Qian interrupted them with a smile: "Mr. can't favor one over the other, just care about giving advice, but forget that there is a group of people outside who are looking forward to it." ”

Hearing this, Mr. Zhou glanced at him and got up slowly, still with a little unfinished: "Come back another day." There were one or two cultural meetings a year ago, and there is no need to come again after the new year. Before the provincial test, it is better to calm down. Your mind is very calm, and you are very good. Shishilang (Du Chongfeng) is too leisurely, and he has to learn more from you. ”

"Sir, it's a mistake. The younger generation was fortunate to be able to get the guidance of Mr., and many confusions in their hearts were solved. If I have the opportunity next time, I hope that Mr. will give him advice. The prince bowed to him. After careful discussion, he felt that his Mr. Du and this Mr. Zhou's talents should be comparable. However, in terms of heart, insight and vision, Mr. Du is far superior to him. However, this does not mean that Mr. Zhou does not have strengths - at least, when it comes to intellectual taste, Mr. Zhou comes first.

I don't know if others can see it, but he has already noticed that the relationship between Mr. Zhou and Yang Qian, the master and apprentice, is actually unusual. It seems that Yang Qian's words and deeds are full of reverence for Mr. Zhou, and he respects him everywhere, but Mr. Zhou's life and even Qiē must obey his arrangement.

This was the case when he accepted the apprentices back then, if it weren't for Yang Qian's strong advocacy, with Wang Ziling's qualifications, how could he possibly make Mr. Zhou acquiesce that he was also under his disciples? This has always been the case with the meeting, when to hold the meeting, who to invite, who Mr. Zhou needs to meet, and when to appear in the meeting, probably all up to Yang Qian.

Compared with the gentlemen who are at ease to accept the care of the students, Mr. Zhou is more like a puppet dominated by Yang Qian. Wang Zixian was really curious about why there was such a relationship between them. Could it be that because Mr. Zhou is a "celebrity" from the Yang family, he can't refuse any request from the Yang family? There is no majesty at all in front of Yang Qian? Tsk, maybe there are other articles in there as well?

After seeing Mr. Zhou leave, Yang Qian smiled lightly: "Zixian, there is another elder who has always wanted to see you." It's rare that he has some free time today, so why don't you follow me to visit him? ”

"Elders?" The prince curled the corners of his lips, "Could it be the prince of the county?" Yang Shijing, the prince of Hongnong County, who was the secretary of the Ministry of Rites at the time, was the father of Yang Qian, the brother of Concubine Yang in the palace, and the father of Concubine Yang Xian's next room. Although he is a relative who is not rightly named, the patriarch of the Hongnong Yang clan's Jingzhao Mansion has always had a good reputation. Yang Qian may have inherited his father's ability, and in terms of seeking fame, he is even better than blue.

"What kind of county prince should be called, you should call your uncle." Yang Qian smiled and led him over a heavy courtyard to a seemingly simple bamboo house. And Yang Shijing was sitting in the hall, writing with a pen. After he finished writing, he raised his eyes and looked at the young man behind Yang Qian, his expression was extremely kind, but his eyes implied a sense of contemplation.

Wang Zixian indifferently let him look at him, saluted him, and called out in his mouth: "I have seen uncle." It sounded respectful, but only he knew - he had never called the Yang family "uncle", and he had never intended to recognize any distant relatives. Matriarch? His mother has no siblings, and since his grandmother died, Xiao Yang's mother was corrected by Concubine Liang, and he no longer had any mothers. Whether it is the bloodline of the Yang family or the bloodline of the Wang family, it is meaningless to him.

Hearing his title, Yang Shijing laughed with satisfaction, got up and bypassed the bookcase, and personally helped him up: "Good boy, I have been listening to Ming Du (Yang Qian) mention you and praise you, but I have not had a chance to meet you." is really worthy of being the queen of Langya Wang, and his appearance and bearing are all excellent...... Alas, if your mother had a spirit underground, she would have been glad to know that you are so prosperous. ”

He was like a close uncle, with pity and love in his words, so that the prince's expression couldn't help but move slightly, as if he was touched by him, and seemed to be nostalgic and reminiscing: "Uncle praised it falsely...... Where is the child now considered to be promising? If you want to make A-Niang feel at ease, you have to work harder and harder in the future. ”

However, the father and son of the Yang family didn't know it, and there was a bitter cold meaning in his heart - the Da Yang family was one of his reverse scales, and no one could use her to make a show! If Yang Shijing wants to take pity on the Da Yang clan to win him over, what kind of uncle and nephew he pretends to be, he is completely miscalculated!! In the future, he will teach them what it means to be "wise"! What is called "self-inflicted"!

Seeing that he was quite moved, Yang Shijing's smile became more and more genuine: "You don't have to be too modest." Liu Saijiu, the chief examiner of the provincial examination this time, didn't he always feel that you were the only one? Even if you say it earlier, you must be a younger head than Mingtu. ”

Hearing this, Yang Qian's originally smiling eyes swept over the dark color. The prince quietly observed the expressions of the father and son of the Yang family, sneered in his heart, but said in his mouth: "The sacrificial wine is just a casual remark, and it can't be taken seriously." Only my cousin understands best how easy it is to get a first head? The child is actually not sure in his heart, so he has been studying behind closed doors recently. ”

"You kid, don't be so focused on reading that you forget to care about things outside the window." Yang Shijing smiled and said, "Have you heard about the change of the provincial test recently?" ”

"The king of the county once sent someone to mention it to me, but he didn't elaborate." The prince replied.

"The king of the county hasn't even explained to you in detail?" Yang Shijing showed a little surprise, "I thought that with the friendship between the two of you, he would reveal a thing or two to you. After saying that, he groaned slightly, and said: "The change of the tribute law is promoted by the king of Xin'an County. So far, we don't even know how he plans to take the provincial exam 'openly'. I'll find out another day for you, and I have to make you have some success in your heart. ”

"Thank you uncle for your kindness. But if you bother your uncle about this, the child will really feel at ease. The prince was full of gratitude, "The prince didn't mention it, probably because he avoided suspicion, but the child didn't take it to heart." Since all the moves are unknown, they should be justified. The uncle does not have to worry about the child, lest he have any remarks when he gets it...... On the contrary, it affected my uncle. ”

Yang Shijing stroked his beard and laughed: "Good boy, he is really good-hearted." Okay, then I'll wait for your good news. Then, he turned to ask about the matter on the side, and never mentioned Li Hui and the others again.

The two uncles and nephews talked and laughed, and Yang Qian also integrated into it, but after an hour or two, it was like a real family. Yang Shijing left this cheap nephew for lunch and evening food, and Fang Yi reluctantly let him go. When he parted, he also advised: "If anything happens, just come and find Mingdu." If you can't solve it, I'll solve it for you. We are all a family, and we should protect each other, so why not get closer? ”

The prince promised to come down, saluted and left. Yang Qian personally sent him off, watching him ride his horse away and turn around. Not far away, Wang Ziling and Wang Zimu's brothers were also seeing off the guests, seeing the situation of the two of them. One of his expressions immediately distorted, while the other barely concealed his worry.