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In the blink of an eye, it is about to be the Wanshou Festival, and the entire Jinling Imperial City is even more crowded. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info Envoys from all over the country, merchants, people rushing to take exams, and those who simply came to join in the excitement all gathered in Jinling, and the entire Jinling Imperial City was even more than several times more lively than usual.

The champion building in Jinling City was full of guests, and most of these people were scholars with an elegant atmosphere. This champion building is usually just a fairly good restaurant inn in Jinling City, at least it is definitely not as good as Tianyi Pavilion and several other luxurious inns. But it has a good name, so much so that it is always overcrowded during the triennial imperial examination. Although the sage said: The son is silent, and the power is confused. But most readers are still happy to please the lottery or something. And most of the people who can live in the champion building are some people who have a good family background and are not bad, and everyone can also discuss and confirm their knowledge with each other when they live together, and they can also grow a little more.

Therefore, although the most important thing in the Jinling Imperial City today is the Halloween Festival, the most discussed thing in the Zhuangyuan Building is the upcoming Enke exam.

It's just that seeing that the spring is approaching, the imperial court still hasn't announced the identity of the examiner. Not only the examiner, but also all the examiner names were not announced. Of course, some people who want to drill camp are a little disappointed, and other students are a little uneasy. After all, the status of the examiner is also crucial to their future officialdom career.

"Your Majesty has not yet become the person who will announce the main exam, but I am afraid that the imperial court has not yet made up its mind, right?" A Confucian couldn't help but say.

The people next to him had a different opinion, "It's about to be Halloween, and after Halloween, it's Enko." I haven't decided at this time, so... Could it be that Enko only announced it on the same day? ”

Someone laughed, "It's not impossible." ”

"If that's the case, if the identity of the first division is ......" Some people worry that if the identity of the first division is not suitable, it will be sad in the future. Entering the court as an official, there is a natural teacher-student relationship between the seat teacher and the new science and technology jinshi, if there is a difference in political views, the student will be spurned if he turns his back on the seat teacher. If the teacher does something and implicates the student, he can only consider himself unlucky. Of course, it is not that there is no distance from the beginning, but such a person will inevitably be excluded, and secondly, it is equivalent to setting up a strong enemy for himself from the beginning.

"Haha, Brother Tai seems to be quite confident when he says this, and he will definitely be able to be among the best." There is another kind, the ranking is too low, and the seat master takes a fancy to you at all, so naturally there is no need to say anything about standing in line.

"Where, where, it's just a nonsense"

"The court has its own decision on these things, and we can only wait. However, it is rare to see a famous Confucian nowadays. 'M afraid... It's going to fall on Mr. Zhou. A young scholar couldn't help but say. Someone immediately retorted, "Brother Tai's words are wrong, Mr. Zhou is not even in the court now, let alone the position of chief examiner." In the middle of this, Lord Wen and Xie Hou are more likely. ”

Someone next to him shook his head, "I heard that the Xie family has several sons this year, and there are also many people in the Xie family academy who are taking the exam." Even if Xie Hou avoids suspicion, he will definitely not get involved in scientific research. ”

"Isn't that just Lord Wen?"

"How many sons of the Xie family have to take the exam? I'm afraid that the competition for this branch will become more and more intense. Someone reacted and couldn't help but show concern. The Xie family has always produced talented children, and the talent of Xie Qigongzi is now famous in the Jinling Imperial City. Fortunately, they are not the same year as Xie Qigongzi. But the other sons of the Xie family should not be underestimated.

In the inconspicuous corner, a handsome boy and a woman in blue sat opposite each other.

Nangong Mo looked at the son opposite with a smile and said, "It seems that the Xie family's talent really makes students all over the world feel pressure." ”

The handsome prince raised his glass to Nangong Moyi, and said with a light smile: "The princess praised it falsely. ”

Nangong Mo was also a little curious, "How many sons are going to take the exam this year?" Can Xie Qilang be sued? ”

Junya Gongzi is the seventh son of the Xie family, Xie Qigongzi said: "It's not much, it's just the ninth brother, twelfth brother, and fifteenth brother of the family." There are also several distant cousins of the side branches. ”

Nangong Mo sighed, "It seems that this year's gold list will be booked in advance." ”

Xie Qigongzi was modest and didn't dare.

Nangong Mo propped his chin and pondered, "So... Xie Hou couldn't serve as the chief examiner. Xie Qigongzi gave up his hand, "My father is ashamed to be so loving to His Majesty." Nangong Mo said: "Xie Qigongzi doesn't have to be too modest, he can't pass the main exam, can he mark the papers?" ”

Xie Qigongzi was stunned, and said with some hesitation: "Princess, this is ......" Princess Chu was a little surprised that she suddenly invited her to drink tea. However, he also knew that Princess Chu had always been different from other women in the boudoir, and she was in charge of many things in the Chu Palace. But he didn't expect that the place where Princess Chu was coming turned out to be Zhuangyuan Building, and he didn't expect Princess Chu to talk to him about this kind of thing.

Seeing that Xie Qigongzi was frightened, Nangong Mo was also very helpless. shrugged his shoulders and said, "The prince and His Majesty are busy negotiating with the envoys of various countries, so Your Majesty will send me out to take a look." I'm even less familiar with these, so I have to work Xie Qigongzi. Hearing this, Xie Qigongzi breathed a sigh of relief, since it was ordered by His Majesty, it would be easy to do. If the princess herself interfered in the imperial examination, it would be troublesome.

Xie Qigongzi said: "The princess means ......"

Nangong Mo smiled, "It's just to take a look at these readers first, as for the test questions and the main exam, Your Majesty already has a charter, so we don't have to worry about it." ”

Xie Qigongzi was even more relieved, and said with a smile: "Also, Your Majesty has its own hills and valleys in his heart, and it is indeed not our turn to worry about these things." If the princess wants to know about this year's students, it is right to come to the Zhuangyuan Building. Princess, please see. Xie Qigongzi pointed to the wall not far away, there were many poems and songs hanging on the wall, and there were many excellent works among them from Nangong Mo's eyes.

Xie Qigongzi said: "Those who can leave Mobao here are somewhat sure of themselves. Reputedly... More than ten years ago, there was a imperial examination, and dozens of students who left Mobao in this champion building were all on the list. Among them, it has won the top three of the champion list, and it is indeed a veritable champion building. ”

Nangong Mo looked over one by one, and Xie Qigongzi continued: "That Lingzhou Jiang Zhicheng and Shao Fang of Quzhou are both famous talents in Jiangnan, and they are also the most vocal in this session. There are also Wang Lin of the Xie Family Academy, Su Fengwei of the Guozijian, and Su Mi of the Su family, although these are all from Jinling, they will also come to the Zhuangyuan Building to leave ink treasures. You can also use this to increase your prestige. ”

"Sure enough." Nangong Mozan said.

Xie Qigongzi said: "Yes, a mountain is higher than a mountain, where can our Xie family dare to boast of being extraordinary." ”

Nangong Mo glanced at a few students on the other side with a smile and asked, "Who is that one?" ”

Xie Qigongzi glanced at it, frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "That... seems to be the son-in-law of Master Wen, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, and a famous talent in Jinling City in the past two years. ”

"Interesting, Master Hanlin's sister-in-law came here?" Nangong Mo is authentic with great interest. Xie Qigongzi hesitated for a moment and said, "Since the night of Yuan Xi, many students have come to the Wen family to pay respects. This Wen Gongzi's original talent in Jinling is not as good as the others, but these days have been a bit like the sky. ”

"What's the use of that?" Nangong Mo was puzzled, she really didn't know much about the imperial examination.

Xie Qigongzi said: "Well, it's not very useful when you can take the test, but it plays a big role in the final ranking and the palace test." If the name can reach the ears of His Majesty and the chief examiner, and get blue eyes... It is not impossible for Tanhua to change the eyes of the list, and it is not impossible for the eyes of the list to become the champion. ”

"So... The Wen family's plan is very big. Nangong Mo said. In fact, it is far more than what Xie Qigongzi said, but there are other reasons, but it is inconvenient for Xie Qigongzi to say. However, this kind of reason other than the imperial examination profession naturally does not need him to explain that Nangong Mo can understand it.

As the two spoke, someone noticed them. Although the two of them sat in the most inconspicuous corner, even if they didn't look at Nangong Mo's appearance, just Xie Qigongzi's grace and bearing would not make people ignore him as a background. A few scholars came over to talk, "Li Xu in Xiaqingzhou, I don't know the name of my brother Taigao?" ”

Xie Qigongzi nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "Xie Zhe, Jinling people." ”

Hearing that his surname was Xie, the group's expressions were a little subtle. But looking at his age, he relaxed again. At this time, the same year is all opponents. However, several members of the Xie family heard that the youngest Xie Jiu Gongzi was not yet twenty. This one looks to be clearly in his early twenties. And they don't have that good luck, as soon as they go out, they meet a Xie family, right?

"It turned out to be Brother Xie, this ......"

"Sister Room." Xie Qigongzi said calmly.

In the end, they are all people who have read poetry and books, although they saw Nangong Mo's face showing a little surprise, but no one had any rude actions and looks. It's just that there is a woman present who is a little difficult to speak, and everyone admires Xie Qi's demeanor just now, and now he feels a little embarrassed. Nangong Mo was stunned, and said with a smile: "Brother, why don't you talk to you, I'll go and sit next to me." ”

"This ......" Xie Qigongzi hesitated a little.

Nangong Mo smiled lightly: "It's rare to meet all students, and my brother is exempt from working behind closed doors, isn't it?" I'm a little hungry and I'm using something on the side. ”

Xie Qigongzi had no choice but to respond, called Xiao Er to clean up a side room next to them, and ordered someone to bring refreshments. Nangong Mo got up, everyone nodded, and got up and passed. Seeing that she was generous and very aware of the righteousness, everyone also appreciated this Miss Xie a little more, but they did not have any objections to her running to the champion building as a woman. After all, it is not forbidden for everyone to go out in Jinling City, not to mention that they are accompanied by their brothers.

Xie Qigongzi also understood what Nangong Mo meant, but he let go of his mind and talked freely with these students, as if he was really the student who was going to take the exam. Those students saw that he talked extraordinarily and had something to say, and they were very appreciative, and after a while, many people gathered around, and this place became more and more lively.

Nangong Mo sat in the wing, but the sound outside was clearly visible. While drinking tea, I leisurely listened to the people outside talking, and shook my head a little funny. If Emperor Taichu wants to immediately reuse these new subjects, he is afraid that he will be disappointed, at least, he will have to train for several years before he can really use them, right? What I am most afraid of is that after a few years of training, I have not become the capable official that Emperor Taichu needs over the years, but has become an old fritter in the officialdom.

After thinking about it, Nangong Mo condensed his voice into a line with internal force, and his lips moved slightly and silently.

Outside, Xie Qigongzi was suddenly stunned for a moment, and soon returned to normal. His expression naturally changed, and he talked about people's livelihood and local governance. Sure enough, the students who were still talking about it suddenly ran out of words, and they were connected, and they were often not able to reach the meaning of the words, and they were very empty. In fact, they can't be blamed, the vast majority of these people have only read sages since they were young, where do they know what people's livelihood and government affairs are? I'm afraid that many people have not even earned a penny by themselves. Intrigue may be more proficient than people's livelihood and the like.

Xie Qigongzi also understood what Nangong Mo and His Majesty meant, and he also sighed secretly in his heart. He hasn't actually done these things himself, but the Xie family's education is different, and he still understands a little bit. As for how much can be done, it depends on the actual situation, which is also the reason why Xie Qigongzi wants to be released to be an official. Originally, there was no chance, but now that there is one, it is much better to go out and break through than to be trapped in this Jinling Imperial City for the rest of your life and fight for power and profit.

"This son, we are scholars, isn't it vulgar for a son to open his mouth and close his mouth to silver and rice grain?" The discussion here naturally attracted the attention of others, and a young man in his twenties suddenly stood up and raised his voice towards Xie Qigongzi.

Xie Qigongzi raised his eyebrows, the Xie family is a scholarly family, but the Xie family has never been taught to say that silver is vulgar. It is certainly wrong to blindly get into the eyes of money, but if there is no silver, how can the Xie family's academy be opened, and how will the Xie family raise hundreds of people? Which of these sons and brothers, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting is not a huge cost, what should they do? However, the first time he was bluntly said to be vulgar, Xie Qigongzi was still a little curious. Looking sideways at the young man, I saw that the man was slender and straight, and his face was handsome, but the high temperament between his eyebrows could not be concealed. This kind of person, at a glance, knows that he is about the kind of person who does not touch the spring water with his fingers and only reads high.

Xie Qi was not angry, but smiled and said: "Seven things to open the door, firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea, which one can leave the silver?" It is said that the people take food as the sky, if there is no rice and food, how can you and I live? The word vulgar, although I don't know whether it is mediocre or not, but this vulgar word is also bearable. If you enter the court as an official, you will be able to rise to prominence, and you will naturally not be able to become a god outside the world. ”

If you are not vulgar, why do you have to travel all the way to catch the exam? Wouldn't it be better to just find a deep mountain to drink dew?

The young man choked on him, and his face suddenly became a little ugly. He snorted lightly and said: "These little things have their own subordinates to cook, is it possible that the son has to take care of them himself?" ”

Xie Qi looked at the young man thoughtfully, nodded slightly, and said, "My Guan Gongzi is not rich, and some things can actually be taken care of by himself." ”

"You!" The young man's face immediately turned red, and he glared at Xie Qigongzi angrily.

Li Xu and the others next to him also hurriedly pulled Xie Qi. This is a bit excessive, people who read love face, even if they know that others are shy, they shouldn't say it to their faces and sweep away other people's face. However, that young man looked well-dressed, and his new clothes were better than them, and I don't know why this Brother Xie concluded that people were not well-off.

It's true, and it shouldn't be said so bluntly. In the future, everyone will inevitably become officials, isn't this a feud? Sure enough, it's an ignorant son, right?