"Brother Li is really a happy person, and it is very comfortable to chat with Brother Li." Hearing Li Yunhao point to the core of the topic, Shen Yan did not feel unhappy because Li Yunhao seemed to be the master and wanted to grasp the initiative of the words, on the contrary, a bright smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"I know that Brother Li has ambitions and dreams in his heart, and he wants to realize his ambitions and dreams through the imperial examination, so he spent a lot of time to prepare, but fate seems to be playing tricks on Brother Li, with Brother Li's talent and chest, the middle examination is not a particularly difficult thing, but Brother Li has been named Sun Shan several times, which really makes me feel embarrassed and feel unfair for Brother Li." A sincere gaze flashed in Shen Yan's eyes, and he said lightly.

"Is Lord Shen mocking me?" Hearing Shen Yan's words, a trace of unhappiness appeared in Li Yunhao's eyes, if it weren't for the sincere gaze in Shen Yan's eyes, Li Yunhao would definitely believe that Shen Yan had come over to mock him.

"Brother Li said it was funny, why should I mock you, I don't think I was so idle to come and mock Brother Li." Shen Yan didn't hear any unhappiness from Li Yunhao's words, a hearty smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, he glanced at Li Yunhao lightly, and said slowly.

"I'm just stating a fact, but it's just a little unacceptable."

"Since Lord Shen didn't come to mock me, please ask Lord Shen to say what you need me to do." A complicated look appeared in Li Yunhao's eyes and stared at Shen Yan, and he didn't see any mockery in the other party's eyes, and Li Yunhao had some doubts about Shen Yan's true intentions in his heart.

"I came here this time to ask Brother Li to go out of the mountain to help me and go to Huaibei County to take up a post." Shen Yan's eyes revealed a touch of sincerity, staring at Li Yunhao's slightly suspicious gaze, and said slowly.

"Please let me take up a post in Huaibei County?" Hearing Shen Yan's true intentions, Li Yunhao's eyes clearly flashed with surprise, and he didn't seem to believe the authenticity of Shen Yan's words.

"Yes, that's what I'm here for." A hearty and confident smile appeared on the corner of Shen Yan's mouth, as if as soon as he opened his mouth, Li Yunhao would definitely promise him.

"Lord Shen, don't you know how much I expect from the imperial examination?" Seeing Shen Yan so confident with a hint of indifferent conceit, Li Yunhao's eyes flashed with suspicion, as if he was full of doubts about Shen Yan's words.

"Brother Li is a great talent, although he needs to realize his dreams and ambitions through the imperial examination, but the imperial examination is not the only way to realize his dreams and ambitions." Shen Yan seemed to have thought that Li Yunhao would ask himself so much, so when he heard Li Yunhao's words, Shen Yan's eyes showed a faint but confident smile, glanced at Li Yunhao lightly, and said slowly.

"If Brother Li doesn't mind, I want to ask why Brother Li must realize his dreams and ambitions through the imperial examination?"

"This is because ......" Hearing Shen Yan's inquiry, Li Yunhao's mouth opened, wanting to say a reasonable and convincing reason, but after thinking for a long time, Li Yunhao seemed to feel that he was running out of words, and he couldn't seem to find a real and suitable reason.

"Brother Li probably wants to say that the imperial examination is the only way recognized by the government, and it is also a way to return to his hometown, and a way to glorify the lintel, so Brother Li has not been in the middle for so many years and is still insisting." Seeing Li Yunhao's hesitant expression, Shen Yan's eyes showed an indifferent smile, and he didn't seem to be worried about his words causing Li Yunhao's dissatisfaction.

"I don't deny that the imperial examination is the dream of many students, but I always feel that if you want to realize your dreams and ambitions, if you only focus on the imperial examination, it is likely to cause a waste of time." Shen Yan paused slightly when he said this, and glanced at Li Yunhao lightly, as if he wanted to observe Li Yunhao's expression, and seemed to be giving time for Li Yunhao to savor and digest his words.

"How much time can a person waste, and many students who have studied hard for more than ten years just want to become famous through the imperial examination, so that they can soar, but many people have not thought about how many students participate in the imperial examination every year, and what the imperial court admits is just a drop in the ocean." When Shen Yan said this, a melancholy look flashed in his eyes, as if he was feeling worthless for these students, and seemed to think of some unpleasant experiences whose impressions were gradually blurred.

"If all the students who participate in the imperial examination can refer to it in a fair and just background, then the evaluation is the students' mastery of knowledge and their ability to respond to and deal with the situation, which is relatively fair, but Brother Li also knows very well what the current imperial examination is like, I don't want to comment too much here, although I can't stand it, but I don't have enough ability to change the situation and drawbacks, so I chose to retreat." Shen Yan's eyes flashed with a touch of indifferent confidence, and he continued.

"My retreat seems to be timid, but in fact, it is for better progress, as long as I have enough strength and capital to influence and change the situation of the entire imperial examination, so that more students can enjoy a relatively fair environment."

"I didn't expect Lord Shen to be so generous-minded." Hearing Shen Yan's words, Li Yunhao's eyes flashed with a different color, although Li Yunhao admired Shen Yan's achievements, he had never seriously understood Shen Yan, only knew that Shen Yan's background was extremely humble, and even so humble that he couldn't enter the genealogy of the Shen family in Lingnan, but he didn't expect that Shen Yan with such an identity would have such a big heart, and Li Yunhao and Shen Yan didn't seem to have any comparison.

"I'm not as great as Brother Li imagined, it's just that I know what kind of road I should take, I don't have a role in the imperial examination, plus I have the trust and appreciation of the emperor, and I have been rewarded with an official position so that I have a way to advancement, since I have this shortcut, then I want to die to save face to chase that exaggerated thing without the slightest hope." Hearing Li Yunhao's praise, Shen Yan shook his head slightly, a touch of helpless melancholy appeared on his face, and he said slowly.

"Of course, I'm not talking about Brother Li, maybe in Brother Li's mind, I am brilliant, but I know how many hills and ravines I have in my chest, and if I want to pass the imperial examination, I don't have any hope at all." A bitter helplessness appeared at the corner of Shen Yan's mouth, and he said lightly.

"Brother Li is different, he has been preparing for the imperial examination for so many years, but it is a pity that the heavens do not fulfill people's wishes, coupled with some injustices that have led to Brother Li's current situation, Brother Li can continue to fight for the imperial examination, but I don't know if Brother Li's elderly parents seem to be able to wait any longer, even if they can, how many years can they wait?" Shen Yan's eyes showed a strange look, stared at Li Yunhao, and said without the slightest emotion.

"What do you mean by Lord Shen?" Hearing Shen Yan's words, Li Yunhao's face changed slightly, and he said with some resentment.