Completely unexpectedly divided into the first group, the third prince only felt that the whole person was about to panic. He and the four princes are only a little bit different in age, and they have grown up under the emperor's knees together since they were young, and even did the thing of hiding behind the dragon chair to watch the emperor receive (scold) the minister, and the result was that he was not salty or lightly reprimanded by the emperor. In short, he and the four princes have always been inseparable from Meng, and Meng has never been defocused.

However, at this moment, he was going to be the first to go in for an interview, not alone, but with five other people who were more than twice his age and were complete strangers. Clenching the note tightly, he only felt cold in his hands and feet, and even had the urge to run away.

Seeing his brother's pale face, the fourth prince immediately rushed to the third prince, and without hesitation, he took out the piece of paper in his hand to exchange it with him. But at this moment, a hand next to him suddenly stretched out and clamped his wrist. Looking sideways and seeing that it was Ah Liu, the fourth prince suddenly shouted: "Just this little matter of grouping, can't I change it with the third brother?" ”

"Nope." Ah Liu didn't dodge and looked directly at the four princes who were a little anxious, and saw that people were not like those who retreated in a moment under his eyes, including Zhu Er and Lu Sanlang, but glared at him like an enraged lion cub, not at all the naughty boy next door when he talked to him in the past, but he still didn't back down.

"The lottery is for fairness and justice, if everyone and the four princes go to change groups with people like this, then the lottery will not be interesting." With this voice, Zhang Shou had already come out of the Jiuzhang Hall, and when he saw that the fourth prince was suddenly like a deflated ball, he lowered his head and didn't say a word, and the face of the third prince was even more blue and white, so he smiled gently.

"It's a good thing that you have a deep brotherly relationship. But no matter how good your relationship is, there will be things that you need to face alone in the future, so do you still have to find each other to rely on each other at that time? Third Prince, you were able to use three solutions to a simple question before, and now you are still worried about a small interview? ”

The third prince didn't expect Zhang Shou to praise him, and he immediately blushed. Such an obvious agitation method was a hundred trials and tried-and-true for the fourth prince, but it was useless for him, because he had never lacked confidence. Moreover, his problem, which used three solutions, was actually solved with the Four Princes, three of which were contributed by the Four Princes, and he barely came up with two.

And the fourth prince did not hesitate to give him three at that time, and he also said that the younger brother should let the elder brother, so he had to write it anyway. Therefore, thinking of this now, he not only failed to cheer up at this time, but became a little more timid.

After hesitating for a moment, he saw Zhang Shou beckoning the others from the first group into the Jiuzhang Hall, and at this moment, his head was even more blank. At this moment, he suddenly felt that someone touched his head from behind.

"If you don't make a decision, then look forward and rush forward!"

The third prince, who was slightly stunned, turned his head and saw that it was Ah Liu who touched his head, he was slightly stunned at first, and then instead of being offended, he was a little grateful. He had always known that Ah Liu didn't say much to outsiders, and there was no doubt that he was comforting him at this time, so he whispered as always: "Thank you, Sixth Brother, but I'm afraid of ......."

Without waiting for the third prince to say what he was afraid of, Ah Liu directly pushed him lightly on his back, and then said lightly: "If you are afraid, then do it first and think later!" He paused, and then added, "The young master said, this is called a wave of recklessness. ”

Although I have never heard the new term Mang Yibo, these three words are also simple and easy to understand, and the third prince suddenly realized. Turning his head and seeing Ah Liuchong nodding to himself, he chewed over and over again to do it first and then think about the four words, hesitated for a moment, and finally stretched out his hands and patted his face vigorously, and with two clicks, he finally sobered up a little.

It's just that the reckless wave of the third prince's understanding is really different from Ah Liu's off-string sound.

When he strode into the Jiuzhang Hall with his head held high, others could actually feel a kind of tragedy that the wind was sluggish and the water was cold, and the strong man was gone and never returned. Especially the fourth prince, he couldn't help but wipe his eyes with empathy, and then clenched his fists to cheer people up.

"Third brother, you must do it, you have to believe in yourself!"

The scene that had just happened, Yue Shanchang saw it all in his eyes, but he only felt that this situation was ridiculous. The distinction between superiority and inferiority seems to have long been invalid here, Zhang Shou treats the three princes and the four princes as if they are just ordinary students, and the indifferent young man who doesn't know where it is sacred and urges the drawing of lots, dares to treat the three princes with such a friendly attitude?

Did he know that when the eldest prince was imprisoned and the second prince was once guilty, the third prince, the prince who ranked first after the prelude, was actually the most powerful contender for the crown prince's position?

Although Lu Sanlang was also surprised that the third prince and the fourth prince were assigned to one end and the other, but everything happened, and the third prince also accepted his fate, even if he was worried, he could only accept it. As for doubting whether this group is boring, let alone doubting, even if it is confirmed, what else can he do? Because it must have been hinted at by Zhang Shou and executed by Ah Liu!

He had long been accustomed to the indifference of Zhang Shou and Ah Liu's master and servant who did not regard the prince as a character - there is a good saying, there must be a master and a servant - so at this moment, he could only clap his hands, and saw that the crowd of onlookers and other group interviewers gradually quieted down, so he squeezed out a smile and opened his mouth again.

"After a while, everyone will go in for an interview according to the number of the lottery group, and remember to listen to the teacher's assignment. By the way, the previous written test was judged by the Shuntian Mansion Ya Song Tuiguan, and Xu Heizi of the Guozi Prison Rope Hall ...... Xu Heiyu and Xu Jian Cheng assisted, your previous written test papers were reviewed by them against the teacher's answers...... As for today, it's me, the fasting chief, who is helping the teacher. ”

Seeing that Lu Sanlang finished explaining these words, he didn't have any objections to the gathering of other bystanders, and actually went directly into the Jiuzhang Hall by himself, Yue Shanchang glanced at a few students, and when he saw that they were all mixed into the crowd, he fell last unhurriedly.

Although he is not shy about letting people know that he has just entered Beijing and came to Guozi to supervise the second phase of enrollment in Jiuzhangtang, as the head of Zhaoming Academy, he is still self-conscious and unwilling to mix with a group of ordinary scholars. However, soon, he heard a voice: "Da Si Cheng and Shao Si Cheng are here!" ”

Before Yue Shanchang arrived in the capital, he had already heard about Zhang Shou's promotion, coupled with the past incident of Dr. Guozi Yang Yiming and Zhang Shou being betrayed by the students and finally ruined, in his opinion, the other scholars of Guozijian and Zhang Shou were equivalent to two parties who were absolutely impossible to integrate.

Therefore, just now when he saw the second phase of enrollment in Jiuzhangtang, only Zhang Shou scholar was in charge, and even the previous written exam was helped by an outsider from Song Tuiguan, and there was only one rope hall supervisor to help him, and he became more and more convinced of his judgment.

However, now that Zhou Saijiu and Luo Siye had come together, he couldn't help but be a little puzzled, but when the crowd got out of the way, and Zhou Saijiu and Luo Siye, who appeared in a hurry, walked directly to the four princes, he secretly smiled.

He also thought that these two were trying to make a false impression of stability, unity and harmony in front of outsiders, but now it seems that these two definitely didn't even bother to do this bit of pretending, just for the third prince and the fourth prince to take the exam today.

Sure enough, then he saw Zhou Saijiu and Luo Siye come forward, and they talked with the four princes in a kind and kind manner. It's just that it's not so much a conversation, it's better to say that Zhou Saijiu and Luo Siye are talking unilaterally, and the four princes are just absent-mindedly or humming, and their eyes are always looking into the Jiuzhang Hall.

Given that there were already a few students over there who were paying attention to what the interview was like in Jiuzhangtang, Yue Shanchang simply observed the Four Princes quietly from the side. I saw that the young prince showed a very impatient expression several times, but whenever he seemed to want to get angry, he would hold back, but the wandering gaze showed that he was very unhappy at this time.

Probably because the authorities were fascinated and the bystanders were clear, Yue Shanchang found that Zhou Xijiu and Luo Siye were completely unaware of this, because the two were still chattering there, talking to the four princes with a smile. Seeing this scene, he finally had enough of it, and politely said to the people around him: "Can you make way for yourself?" I have something to say to Zhou Da Sicheng. ”

Most of the people who can enter the Guozijian on the open day of the Guozijian with a slip are either eager to learn or ambitious scholars, in short, they may be very different in age, but there are few fools. Therefore, hearing what Yue Shanchang said, most of them took a closer look at his clothes and appearance, and most of them hurriedly gave way.

But seeing that Yue Shanchang was suddenly about to step forward, the captain who had just led people over was taken aback, and hurriedly chased after him and asked, "Yue Shanchang, are you ......?"

"Hehe, Zhou Dasi and I were also old acquaintances in the past, and since we are here today, we have to pay a visit." Chief Yue was naturally quite suspicious of this overly clever captain, and while explaining casually, he took a few steps faster, and in a moment he passed through the crowd and came to Zhou Saijiu, Luo Siye, and the four princes.

Seeing that Zhou Xijiu and Luo Siye immediately noticed it, Luo Siye even immediately blocked the four princes with an arrow, as if he was some kind of assassin with bad intentions, Yue Shanchang arched his hand with a smile and said: "Yue Bufan in Xia Zhaoming Academy, I have seen the big Si Cheng and the young Si Cheng." ”

The four words of Zhaoming Academy, for the ordinary people in the capital, are definitely not like thunder, but now the open day of Guozijian is gathered by scholars from all walks of life, even if they are of different ages, but their knowledge is far better than that of ordinary people, of course they know what these four words mean, it is a famous academy in Guangdong, even if the scale is not the largest, the quality of students is extremely high.

This academy was not established in the early years of this dynasty, but it became famous in the past forty years, especially the three mountain chiefs in succession are known to be proficient in miscellaneous subjects, erudite and talented, although they are superficial in the imperial examination, they began to concentrate on entering the academy to teach and educate people, and after accumulating experience, they took over the mountain chief, but the Jinshi from Fujian and Guangdong, there are many people who were born in Zhaoming Academy.

And at this time, among these scholars, there were students of Zhaoming Academy, just now because Yue Bufan didn't see it behind, now that the person has appeared, of course some people have hurried forward to give a salute. And after Yue Bufan smiled and raised his hand to signal for exemption, seeing that Zhou Xijiu and Luo Sicheng's faces became quite enthusiastic, he knew that they understood that they had been called to Beijing this time, maybe to be a teacher for the prince.

Although they are not necessarily happy to see an outsider turn into a prince's master, they must be happy to see one person or even several people to check and balance Zhang Shou.

Zhou Saijiu and Luo Siye are known as the biggest figures in the academic circles in the world, and the chief and deputy academic officials of Guozijian do feel aggrieved at this time. In the past, Guozijian was like chicken ribs, the source of students was rotten, the school officials fished for three days and dried the nets for two days, the school system was equal to nothing, the style of study was scattered, the so-called highest school was just good, and if the various systems were not supported by a dead eye like Xu Heikui, I am afraid that it would have existed in name only.

But now this so-called revival is all driven by Zhang Shou, they are like horses pulling carts, driven away by a whip, it seems that the grade has improved, but they really have no sense of existence, how can they not be bitter?

Therefore, at this time, after the Zhou sacrifice wine Luo Siye and Yue Shanchang exchanged pleasantries, they immediately wanted to introduce people to the four princes, but unexpectedly, the four princes suddenly took two small short legs and ran to the door of Jiuzhang Hall. It was at this time that some of the other scholars who were still distracted and paying attention to the situation in the Jiuzhang Hall even though they saw Yue Shanchang appear, some of them shouted.

Dr. Zhang has just instructed that each of the candidates in the first group of interviews can ask two questions on the spot for others to answer. There is no need for a final answer, as long as you have the right idea. In the end, whoever answers the most questions wins! ”

"I've heard of interviews before, but this is the first time I've seen such a unique interview! Candidates ask each other questions, which is much fairer and more equitable than the previous examiners! I thought Dr. Zhang would definitely favor the three princes! ”

Yue Shanchang and Zhou Saijiu Luo Siye looked at the door in unison, as if they seemed to be about to rush in to help, and their faces were different for a while. They are all adults with a city in their hearts, and no one will talk like a commotion crowd. Especially Yue Shanchang, who was sarcastically ridiculed by the captain just now because he said that Zhang Shou was unique, it was even more reticent.

And the three princes in the Jiuzhang Hall were once again blank in their heads at this time, and when Ah Liu encouraged him before, the little courage he had finally mustered up had completely disappeared. What made him even more unexpected was that after Zhang Shou glanced at him and the others, he actually said again: "There is a way to respect the old and love the young, so start with the youngest person." Three princes, you start first. ”

I? The third prince almost stretched out his finger to his nose, his face was both confused and frightened. And his expression like a frightened fawn fell in the eyes of the others, and the five people who were originally in a group of himself and the prince couldn't help but feel delicate.

Is it possible to make this interview...... Isn't it predetermined?

Seeing that Zhang Shou nodded to himself, the third prince only felt a loud bang in his head, and he couldn't think of anything. He opened his mouth in a groggy state, completely unaware of what he was supposed to say.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and he remembered a difficult problem that Zhang Shou had raised when he left the Banshan Hall, and immediately said loudly like a treasure: "There are four numbers, and they add up to forty, and the sum of one, two, three, or four of them can form any number within forty, ask which four numbers are these four?" ”