The lights of the third watch and the fifth watch of the chicken are when the boy is studying.

Approaching the government exam, Xu Yan naturally became more and more diligent in studying and preparing for the exam.

And the task of the little scholar Double Happiness is to ensure the logistics, so that the young master of his family can eat and drink without worry.

But it was said that Xu Yan was reading the notes of the four books and chapters and sentences, and he couldn't help frowning when he heard a noise outside the house.

"Double Happiness, go see what's going on."

The most important thing to read is quiet, if the environment is noisy, how to read it.

The little scholar pushed open the door of the house, and saw the little two who took them to show the house yesterday standing outside the neighboring house, arguing with a person who looked like a scholar, so he turned back and reported to the young master: "Young master, it's just an ordinary dispute." ”

Xu Yan saw that the noise outside was getting worse and worse, so he couldn't sit still and got up and walked outside.

As soon as he walked outside the door, he heard Xiao Er say bitterly to the scholar in the neighboring room: "Chen Gongzi, you have also lived in the store for a few days, and you always know the rules, right?" The shops are all pay-as-you-go, and no credit is given. If you want to stay in a hotel, it's a matter of course, right? The shop is not a broken temple outside the city, how can you live in vain? Since you can't pay for the room, please move the gold body, come out with an empty room, and continue to sell it. ”

The scholar surnamed Chen's face turned red when he was choked by Xiao Er, and he replied for a long time: "This little brother, can you give another day of grace, Chen will definitely borrow silver." ”

Xiao Er shook his head again and again when he heard this, and said with a straight face: "Didn't Gongzi Chen hear clearly, the shop will not pay on credit." I don't have any money, so please pack up and go. Don't make the small one hard. ”

Xu Yan saw this situation, and his heart was very uncomfortable. A penny is difficult for a hero, and seeing that the scholar surnamed Chen is about to be swept away, he really can't stand it.

"Ahem. What is the cost of this son's room, I am out. ”

Xiao Er turned his head when he heard the voice, and when he saw that it was Xu Yan, he immediately smiled and said, "Oh, isn't this Xu Gongzi, you know this Chen Gongzi?" ”

Xu Yan shook his head and said, "I have never known each other. ”

Xiao Er was surprised: "In that case, why do you want to pay for his house?" ”

"Does this need a reason? Ben Gongzi is willing! ”

Xiao Erxindao is really a loser, and there is no place to spend a lot of money here, but his face is pleasant: "It's a small one who can't speak, don't blame the son." The room where this Chen Gongzi lives is not as good as yours, it is a middle room, and it costs three dollars of silver a night. ”

"How much should this son do, double happiness, give five taels of silver first. The house money and meal money are all deducted from it. ”

Xu Yan said in his heart that it is difficult to buy a happy master, since he wants to be a loser, he must be thorough.

Although Shuangxi was a little reluctant, he still took five taels of silver from the package and handed it to Xiao Er.

Xiao Er was even happier than marrying his daughter-in-law when he got the silver, and said with a smile: "Young Master Xu is really righteous, I admire the little one, admire it." Well, I'll bring a few people's breakfast in a while. A few chat. ”

With that, he turned around and trotted downstairs.

As soon as Xu Yan wanted to speak, the scholar surnamed Chen actually bowed to him and said, "Thank you so much." ”

Xu Yan was stunned, the long salute was done when the younger generation saw the elders. The most that can be seen between peers is to give up, not to mention that this scholar surnamed Chen should be above him when he looks at his age.

"I can't help it, why did this brother make this big gift."

Xu Yan stepped forward to help the scholar surnamed Chen up, and sighed: "But it's just a gesture, why worry about it." ”

"Don't say that, if it weren't for Engong's righteous help, I'm afraid Chen would be swept away. Approaching the government exam, Sven swept the floor is small, and it will be all over if he delays the test. ”

The scholar surnamed Chen said sincerely: "The grace of a drop of water should be repaid by a spring, let alone such a great kindness." Rest assured, in the future, if there is a need for Engong, I Chen Maoli will be on call. ”

Kindness? Chen Maoli?

Xu Yan was a little surprised when he heard this name.

"Brother Tai is Cixi Chen Luqing?"

This time it was Chen Maoli's turn to be stunned, and he stumbled and asked, "Engong... How could Eun Gong be... How do I know my place of origin, my words? ”

"Well, this..."Xu Yan smiled a little embarrassedly: "I have a cousin who is from Cixi, and he once mentioned to me that there is a scholar named Chen Luqing in Cixi, who is full of economic and talent. I never thought I would be able to meet here today. ”

Xu Yanxin said I am also a professor specializing in the history of the Jiajing Dynasty, can I still not know the name Chen Maoli? This is the twenty-first person in the 29th year of Jiajing's examination, born in the second class Jinshi, and selected as the generation of Shuji Shishi in the back hall! Of course, there are too many cattle in his family, such as the dignified champion Yuanlang, and the strict party pioneer Tang Ruji; For example, he entered the career with the rank of the leader, and later became a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion in the Ministry of Rites. But you can't ignore other talents just because there are too many big guys.

No matter how you say it, Chen Maoli is also a dignified Jiajing Dynasty Jishi. It's not something that can be done when it is done, and in a cheesy phrase, it is quite valuable.

What's more important is that Chen Maoli and him are fellow villagers. Although one is from Dinghai County and the other is from Cixi County, they are both from Ningbo.

In the imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty, the importance of fellow villagers was self-evident.

If Xu Yan can enter the department in the big competition three years later, he will become the same year as Chen Maoli. Fellow villagers plus the same year, that's an indestructible friendship.

The thought of having such a cold stove to fry made Xu Yan extremely excited. What's more, this opportunity was won by his "loser".

It seems that there is also a benefit to the occasional defeat.

Of course, Chen Maoli didn't know what Xu Yan was thinking. At this moment, he blushed with shame, shook his head and said, "Engong praised it." Chen is just a child, and he hasn't even won the fame of his talents, how can he be so appreciated. ”

Xu Yan waved his hand again and again: "Brother Xuqing, don't be presumptuous, with Brother Xuqing's talent, not to mention the fame of showing talent, it is a fish leaping into the dragon gate, and Jinshi Dengke is also at your fingertips." Oh, Brother Xuqing is older than me, so call me the word "timely". ”

"Well... Belch... Brother Shixian, no matter what, Brother Fool wants to thank you for your righteous deeds today. ”

"Brother Xuqing, don't say that again, otherwise I'll be angry."

Xu Xiaolangjun feigned anger.

"Brother Xian is Xu Yan of Dinghai County?"

"Exactly."

Chen Maoli was stunned at first, and then said in ecstasy: "The seven-foot dragon pan soap thread, and the sword hangs on the waist of the Han'er." To whom to get it in his hands, a hundred times to charge and roll the sea. Brother Xian is really talented! Even the governor boasted of the characters were really extraordinary, he was really a young man with great spirit and talent. The amount of wine is empty, and Shi Feng is bald in an instant. I have admired it since I met, and every time I hate, I am still unfamiliar. Jiamou used it during the discussion period, and he didn't learn from Jia Shengkong and cried bitterly. Xingxing raised the pen to fight the spring, and there were still 3,000 in the Zheng. The name of the department is really at your fingertips, and it is the blessing of the people to turn the sky back. ”

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