No matter what era it is, as long as the people at the bottom work hard enough, it is very possible to climb to the middle level, take Lin Zhao's previous life, although he was a grassroots background without any background, in the end he was barely a middle class.

But in an era when the class is relatively solidified, it is extremely difficult for a person to go straight to the sky at the grassroots, after all, the capital accumulated by others for several generations or even more than ten generations, it makes no sense that your generation can easily cross it.

If you work alone, you will not only be struggling, but you will even be rejected by those who are already standing on the top of the mountain, refusing to let you see the scenery on the top of the mountain.

For these grassroots phoenix men, there is a very convenient shortcut to break through these solidified classes, and that is to take the initiative to join each other!

Since you can't climb to the top of the mountain by your own efforts, you can call yourself a member of the group of people on the top of the mountain, as Qi Xuan said, marry the daughter of a big family, so that you can naturally become a nobleman from a grassroots and become a so-called "circle person".

And this process is beneficial to both parties.

After all, no matter how strong the family is, it is impossible for each generation to have talents who can take charge of themselves, and there will always be a time when there is a shortage of young people, and those big families who have been over a hundred years old will be happy to accept talents with foreign surnames and become their own sons-in-law, so as to make their family evergreen.

Some parents of Chang'an big families will even stay below the gold list of the annual scientific examination to come to a "son-in-law" on the list.

In fact, Lin Zhao's uncle Lin Yuanda has been able to have a smooth ride in officialdom for 20 years, a large part of the reason is because Mrs. Lin's maiden family is also a behemoth, and it is precisely because of the strong support of Mrs. Lin's family that Lin Yuanda, a scholar with no big background, can be smooth sailing in the court, and he has become a six-part servant in 20 years, and now he has become the great master of the country.

Of course, Mrs. Lin's maiden family only helped Lin Jian a lot in the early middle and early stages, and when the official reached Lin Jian's current level, few people could help him anymore, and the rest could only depend on Lin Jian's own standing in the court and personal ability.

And Qi Xuan, the eldest prince of the Danyang Eldest Princess's Mansion, paved a broad road in front of Lin Zhao in just a few words.

A road that is more stable and shining than the scientific expedition.

After all, even if he wins the Jinshi, it is just the beginning in the court, and there are countless ditches to be crossed, if Lin Zhao can marry one of the women surnamed Li in this group of women surnamed Li, he will be able to get involved with the royal family at that time, and after winning the Jinshi, he will be like Lin Jian, and get the full support of a big family!

With sufficient political resources, as long as the personal ability is enough, he will be able to overcome obstacles in the court, and it is not impossible to sit in the political hall and dominate the world when the time comes!

Lin Zhao frowned and thought for a while, then slowly shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Brother Qi is kind, the junior brother understands it, but the younger brother still has to concentrate on his studies now, and he can't put his mind on these crooked ways, besides...... Lin Zhao can't be negative. ”

I have to say that what Qi Xuan just said, for anyone in this era, has a huge temptation, after all, Lin Zhao is only engaged, not married, and the family affairs in the family can be withdrawn, and Qi Xuan, as the nephew of the Son of Heaven, as long as he has the heart to be a matchmaker, it is not difficult to marry a girl surnamed Li in Chang'an City under the condition that Lin Zhao can win the Jinshi.

Once it is done, at least it will be rich for a lifetime.

However, Lin Zhao is different from ordinary people after all, he has enough confidence that he can go to a high enough position without relying on external forces, so he can have enough courage to refuse.

Qi Xuan was slightly stunned, then shook his head and smiled: "That's it, this kind of thing can't be forced, San Lang first came to Chang'an, I don't know what Chang'an City is like, and when you stay in Chang'an for three years, you won't think like this." ”

"When does San Lang have this thought, come to me at any time."

The eldest prince of Qi walked in front of Lin Zhao with his hands behind his back, and walked quite chicly.

Lin Zhao was silent.

He knew very well in his heart that he and Qi Xuan had only known each other for less than a month, and Qi Xuan was able to say this, he could already be regarded as his nobleman, but he didn't ask for the opportunity given by this nobleman.

"If you want to climb higher in Chang'an City."

Lin Zhao thought silently in his heart: "Even if it is not for Sister Xie, for the sake of myself in the future, I will not regret my choice today." ”

Thinking of this, he let out a sigh of relief, put this matter behind, and followed Qi Xuan to the front yard for the banquet, at this time, the front yard of the Danyang Eldest Princess's Mansion had already set up tables, and most of the guests had already sat in order or their respective grades, only Lin Zhao was a little dazed and didn't know where he should sit.

At this time, all the people in the mansion of the eldest princess of Danyang, except for the subordinates, basically there was no one with a lower status than him, who was too a student.

Lin Zhao was hesitating, and Lin Zhan, who was sitting in the corner, seemed to see his predicament, got up and beckoned to Lin Zhao: "Third brother, come and sit here." ”

At this time, Lin Zhan's side was undoubtedly the most suitable position, Lin Zhao let out a sigh of relief, and responded: "This is coming." ”

Seeing this, Qi Xuan just wanted to reach out and grab Lin Zhao, but after a slight hesitation, he still gave up.

He will sit on the main seat for a while, and he may be at the same table with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince at that time, although he regards Lin Zhao as a friend, but with Lin Zhao's current status, it is still too much to be at the same table with the Prince.

After everyone sat down, the birthday banquet officially began.

Lin Zhao and Lin Zhan sat together, most of the people at the same table were some nephews from the third rank official, most of Lin Zhan, who had a wide range of contacts, knew each other, and was very enthusiastic to introduce Lin Zhao, Lin Sanlang smiled and nodded at these people.

Not long after the banquet, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince simply ate two bites and left, after all, as the prince of a country, it was inconvenient for him to stay outside for too long.

After His Royal Highness the Crown Prince left, the originally depressing atmosphere in the Danyang Eldest Princess's Mansion suddenly became lively, and the banquet was very lively.

The prince left, and after the eldest princess of Danyang and a few brothers drank a few glasses of wine, she covered her forehead with her hand and smiled at the guests at the same table: "Drink slowly, I am a little too strong to drink, go and rest first." ”

As she spoke, she said slowly: "Xuan'er, husband and mother go back to the backyard to rest." ”

Qi Xuan, who was at the same table, immediately stood up, helped the eldest princess back to his backyard, and after entering the eldest princess's room, Qi Xuan opened his mouth and asked, "Mother, are you okay?" ”

"It's fine."

The eldest princess of Danyang laughed softly: "When my mother was young, there were not many peers in Chang'an City who drank me, so what does it matter about this little wine." ”

Qi Xuan scratched his head: "Then mother, this is?" ”

"I have something to ask you."

Only then did Qi Xuan understand and said, "Mother has something, but just ask." ”

The eldest princess sat back on her soft couch, looked at the bronze mirror given by the prince next to the bed, and asked slowly, "That Lin Zhao, how did you recognize it?" ”

"Back to his mother, Lin Saburo is a classmate of the children's classmate, so he naturally recognizes him."

The eldest princess nodded and asked, "Did he tell you about his family history?" ”

"I mentioned some."

Qi Xuan said softly: "He said that he was a side branch of the Lin clan in Yuezhou, because the great grandmaster was dismissed at home, and he was appreciated by the great grandmaster, so he brought him to Chang'an and sent him to study in Taixue." ”

"The side branch of the Yuezhou Lin clan ......"

The eldest princess of Danyang lowered her head and pondered for a while, and then continued to ask, "How is it?" ”

Qi Xuan bowed slightly, and his voice was serious: "San Lang is very intelligent, and it is rare to have a pure temperament, according to the child, he is a person who can be friends." ”

"That's fine."

The eldest princess rubbed her temples with her hand and said slowly: "Since you have become friends, his family background is not good, and you ...... on weekdays."

"Just take care of him more."