If you are with Mafu, there are many benefits, but there is a problem that it will be marked and tied to Mafu, and you will be prosperous and lossy.

For himself, it is Ma Fu Rong and his own glory, Ma Fu is his own loss, for Ma Fu is his own Rong Ma Fu Rong, and he can kick himself away if he loses Ma Fu.

It is precisely because of this that Ma Fu is willing to spend such a large price to train these children, just to let them serve their own family, although only one or two of these dozen children may be admitted to Xiucai, and the return on investment is also huge.

Lin Mo thought about it carefully and finally decided to apply for the exam alone, he could use the power of the Ma Mansion to do business, which would be of great benefit to Lin Mo, but if he really became a protégé of the Ma family, he would not be able to leave it clean. At that time, he can only become a pawn of Ma Fu, which Lin Mo does not want to see.

At this time, Steward Zhang came over and shouted to himself, saying that the horsemen were looking for themselves outside and had something to do with them. Lin Mo followed Steward Zhang to the study, Ma Zhiyuan looked at Lin Mo and said with a smile: "I heard that you came to the mansion to ask Master Wu about the scientific examination?" ”

"Yes, my uncle's words have benefited me a lot, and I also want to try how the scientific examination is, but I don't have much hope, I focus on participating and giving it a try." Lin Mo replied respectfully.

Ma Zhiyuan nodded: "It's always wrong to be willing to try, but the county test is only a month, if you are not sure, I can also provide some help." ”

When Lin Mo heard this, he secretly said that he should have come or came, so he replied respectfully: "Uncle Xie, I just want to try it, after all, my ambition is not to study, but to do business, if I am the best in the exam this time, it will not be a big deal if I fail the exam, so I don't have to worry about my uncle." ”

Ma Zhiyuanhe nodded when he heard this, and did not show a disappointed expression. The two talked for a while, Ma Zhiyuan asked Lin Mo to read more "Mencius: Confession" during this time, which would be of great benefit to his county test, Lin Mo didn't know what he meant, so he had to nod and promise to thank Ma Zhiyuan and leave.

After Lin Mo left, Steward Zhang came in: "Master, why didn't he agree to let you help, it's not difficult for you to let him pass the county exam." Don't he understand that either? Ma Zhiyuan smiled and shook his head, "No, he knows everything." ”

"Then he refuses."

"He thinks more than you think, but that's why I like him, if he agrees, it won't be him." Ma Zhiyuan said confidently, "And this county exam is not difficult for him." ”

Then Ma Zhiyuan pointed to the box that Lin Mo sent last time and said: "Wait a minute, you send this box to the restaurant and return it to Lin Mo, just say that it was the wine money I gave him, remember to be serious, don't ride a horse and take a car, just carry it over." ”

Steward Zhang looked at Ma Zhiyuan suspiciously, why didn't Lin Mo give it to him directly just now, and gave it to him separately, but Ma Zhiyuan naturally had a reason when he said this, so he left with the box.

At the other end, Lin Mo returned to the restaurant and arranged for Xin'er and Zhao's sister-in-law to take care of the restaurant, saying that he planned to review the books well, and everyone knew that Lin Mo was going to participate in the scientific expedition, so they naturally didn't want to disturb him, so Lin Mo was relieved, and the matter of the restaurant was handed over to them.

At this time, Steward Zhang suddenly walked in with a box in his arms, his expression was very serious, Lin Mo hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "What is the reason why Steward Zhang came this time?" Is there something my uncle has to ask for it?"

Steward Zhang nodded and said, "This box master asked me to return it to you, which is considered to be the wine money for you." With that, he put the box on the table, and then took his leave.

Lin Mo was confused by Steward Zhang, "Could it be that what I said made Ma Zhiyuan angry?" It's impossible, I've got a good grasp of proportion, and I didn't say it too directly, what does he mean by that? ”

Liu Xin'er asked with concern: "Brother Mo, what do you mean, master?" Is there a conflict with you? Lin Mo shook his head, "Probably not, I don't know what the purpose is." Forget it, no matter how much, Sister-in-law Zhao just owes you five hundred taels, you can accept this silver. ”

When Sister-in-law Zhao heard this, she hurriedly shook her head: "Xiao Mo, I can't accept this silver, if you say this again, I and your Brother Zhao really won't stay here." ”

Seeing that the two were so resolute, Lin Mo had no choice but to give up, let the two put away the silver, and then took Liu Xin'er to buy books and study.

The two came to the bookstore, looked at the dazzling array of books, and Lin Mo picked up one casually and read it. Most of these books were printed, and some of them were handwritten, and now paper and printing have begun to become popular, but the cost of paper is high, and the printing is also engraving printing and not on a large scale.

In the past, Lin Mo always thought that Bi Sheng of the Northern Song Dynasty invented printing, but later learned that there was the earliest printing technology in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, which was based on the engraving of seals, not Bi Sheng's movable type printing. My current period should be roughly the Sui and Tang dynasties, so I can see these printed books.

What Lin Mo wants to buy is actually the most common books for readers, such as the Four Books and Five Classics mentioned in later generations, as well as "The Book of Filial Piety", as well as some poetry collections by everyone, and of course, some "Sage Training" that records some of His Majesty's speeches and intentions.

After Lin Mo picked out the book, he went to the counter to settle the bill, and the shopkeeper calculated it carefully, and said with a smile: "A total of six taels or seven dollars." ”

When Lin Mo heard this, he was startled, and then asked, "Shopkeeper, you didn't miscalculate, right?" Six taels of silver?"

The shopkeeper shook his head and explained: "The guest officer has not bought a book for a long time at a glance, and now that the county exam is approaching, basically the books for the common examination have been basically bought, especially this "Question Book", which is basically gone in the county, you take the last one, if you are a step late, it will be gone, so this book will have to be three taels of silver." In addition to this one, the other books have basically more than doubled, this little old man will not talk nonsense, if the guest does not believe it, you can go to other houses to ask. ”

Lin Mo shook his head, paid directly and left with the book. "It seems that there are a lot of people who, like me, are cramming." Lin Mo said with a smile after coming out.

Liu Xin'er also smiled and said: "Brother Mo is not cramming, Brother Mo will definitely be able to pass the exam, but this book is really expensive." Lin Mo also nodded in agreement.

Lin Mo planned to go to the county government office tomorrow to report his name first, but after thinking about it, he had to find someone to form a knot with each other. There are at least three people to tie each other, and the knot also needs the help of a showman, and he doesn't know a few showmen at all, how can this be good.

Lin Mo thought to himself, and then Lin Mo remembered that there was a person who was Wu Wenyan, and now maybe he was the only one who could help him, but how should he speak.

When Lin Mo arrived at the restaurant, he happened to see Wu Wenyan and Zhao Heng sitting there, Lin Mo was surprised, and Wu Wenyan asked directly: "Lin Mo, do you want to participate in the scientific examination by yourself?" ”

Lin Mo nodded, "Then you may need the old man to help you." Wen Yan said with a smile, Lin Mo was a little strange, how did Wu Wenyan know.

"Xiao Heng said that he also wanted to participate by himself, and hoped that the old man would help him make the knot, and the old man expected that you also needed someone to help him make the knot, so he came over and asked, it just so happens that the two of you can tie the knot with each other, and the old man will help you make the knot, what do you think?"

When Lin Mo heard this, he quickly nodded in agreement, "That's really troublesome Master Wu, you are really timely now, and you just solved my urgent need." He said that he bowed his hand to Wu Wenyan to show his gratitude.

Wu Wenyan smiled: "Don't be happy too early, you still need one person to get married." ”

When Lin Mo heard this, he was also a little anxious, where can he find someone to take the exam with him? At this time, a feminine voice came: "Cousin, do you think I can marry with you?" Everyone looked for prestige, but they saw a beautiful young man dressed in green clothes with a face like congealed fat and a graceful demeanor standing at the door of the restaurant.

Lin Mo looked at this person a little familiar, and when the person approached, he saluted Wu Fuzi, and Lin Mo realized that this person was Ma Ruoya, so he hurriedly asked, "What are you doing here?" Why is this dressed? ”

"Participating in the scientific expedition? It just so happens that you don't need one to tie each other, and I'm here just enough. Ma Ruoyan said with a smile.

Wu Wenyan looked at Ma Ruoyan and asked, "Lin Mo, who is this person?" Ma Ruoya hurriedly replied: "Master Wu, I am Lin Mo's cousin, my surname is Luo Mingning, just call me Luo Ning." Lin Mo looked at Ma Ruoyan and had no choice but to nod in acknowledgement.

"Oh, it just so happens that the three of you tie each other's knots, and the old man will give you a knot, so that we will go to the county office together tomorrow morning, and you will be ready." Wu Wenyan finished speaking and left.

After he left, Lin Mo pulled Ma Ruoya down in the back room, and his tone was a little unkind, "My eldest lady, we are going to the scientific examination, what are you here to make a fuss?" ”

Ma Ruoya looked at Lin Mingming and said seriously: "I'm also going to participate in the scientific expedition!" ”

"But you're a daughter, if you're discovered, it's really a big trouble." Lin Mo hurriedly said, "Didn't you say that women can also take the scientific examination and take the top prize?" Can't I take part in the scientific expedition? Saying that, Ma Ruoya's eyes turned red, and tears began to roll in her eyes again, Lin Mo saw that this pear blossom was raining, and immediately coaxed, and hurriedly comforted: "I said it, but that is later, it is still not suitable now, you are the second lady of the Ma family, if it is known, it will not have a good impact on the Ma family, and then ...... Alas, don't cry, don't cry, I promised you yet? Seeing that Ma Ruoyan had already started crying, Lin Mo hurriedly nodded in agreement. Ma Ruoya stopped crying at this time, and her eyes showed triumphant triumph.

Lin Mo saw that this was going to be bad, and hurriedly said: "You have to tell your family about this, as long as they agree, I will take you over." ”

Ma Ruoya's eyes rolled when she heard this, "My eldest brother has already agreed to this matter, if you don't believe it, you can go to my eldest brother to ask for an understanding." ”

When Lin Mo heard that this was directly pushing the matter to Ma Ruowen, who had disappeared, where could he find him, seeing Lin Mo in a dilemma, Ma Ruoyan said with a crying voice: "I will take the county exam, just finish the exam, I won't tell others, others won't know, don't worry, if it is found out, I will take all the responsibility alone, and I will never affect you." ”

Seeing Ma Ruoya's pear blossom and rainy face, Chu Chu was pitiful, Lin Mo finally relented, "Just this time, after the county exam, you will go home and stay." ”

"Uh-huh, I promise." Ma Ruoyan said with a happy face.

Lin Mo looked at Ma Ruoyan and said helplessly: "Have you ever learned to change your face?" How can it change so quickly? ”

"Changing faces? What was it then?" Lin Mo didn't explain, pushed the door and went out.

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