Worship the master, worship the same year, and the next few days passed as formulaic. In fact, all the people in the pilot test acted similarly during this time. First, I visited Shen Shixing, and then held several small-scale gatherings with the people who were admitted to the same list. In the circle of current people, the four major irons are also popular, of course, the content is not to carry a gun together and get injured or something, but to be classmates and fellow villagers in the same year and in the same division, that is, four together.

After all, China is a society of personal feelings, and when everyone encounters something, they basically think of finding a relationship first, rather than looking for a place to fight a lawsuit. In addition, with the big and inappropriate provisions of the Ming Law, some things cannot be solved simply by talking about the system. Take the opportunity of the imperial examination to settle the friendship first, and if you have a lawsuit in the future that falls into the hands of a friend who has a relationship with the four kinds, it will naturally be convenient for you to talk about it.

Fan Jin is a huiyuan, and it is said that some activities should be initiated by him, but the problem is that he has no foundation and has limited appeal in the lifting circle. What's more, after the trial release of the list this time, the opinions in the lifting were already very large, and many people thought that this was a black box operation. By criticizing Fan and then criticizing this imperial examination, he used it to find a reason for his failure.

In fact, not only do the unsuccessful lifters have this idea, but even if they are admitted, they may not think so in their hearts. After all, Fan Jin, a not very well-known Cantonese Yankee, is in an upset, and it is really difficult to convince a group of lifters. What's more, Fan Jin has no backers to bully after all. Like Zhang Sixiu, who is clearly cheating, no one dares to say anything.

Tang Xianzu did not participate in the verbal and written criticism of Fan Jin after his name fell to Sun Shan, but actively lobbied in the lift, saying good things for Fan Jin, proving that his knowledge was far above himself and he was indeed qualified to be in the Yuan.

He is a little famous in Jiangxi, and his own talent is not bad, but in the face of the big test related to his own fate, it is difficult to say how much this kind of theory can play. The other Guan is talking about Zhou Jin, who is also saying good things for Fan Jin in Shandong Juzi, but it is of less use.

Due to Zhang Juzheng's strength and the fact that the palace examination has not yet been held, everyone does not dare to make trouble at this time, but it is still possible to resist Fan Jin. Several meetings between the same year were cold, and there was nothing to say to each other, and it was very doubtful whether this relationship could be used.

However, there are a few people from the Guangdong high school test who came to make friends, and it seems that they have the meaning of worshipping Fan Jin as a big brother. After all, for fellow countrymen, I don't care how your fame comes from, the more relationships you have, the more beneficial I am, and these people are considered to be rare hardcore fans.

Some other lifters came to the door, not to have a relationship with Fan Jin, but to find Fan Jin Douwen. At present, the views of Fan Jin in Jingshi are more complicated, and some people insist that he has real talent and real learning, including Tang Xianzu and others, who are trying their best to maintain it, and are also trying their best to save Fan Jin's reputation. However, there are also some people who believe that Fan Jin is in the middle of the Yuan, and he is inclined to be inflammatory, and he will not have much talent. Even if Douwen can't change the result of the test at the moment, it is enough to reveal its essence.

In this group, there are the most Huguang students, in addition to undergraduates, there are also some young Huguang scholars, who have not been referenced, and still have to find Fan Jin's bad luck. Among them, there are those who came out of the academy and want to find Fan Jin, a Shilin sinner, to find bad luck, and some who want to be the son-in-law of the Zhang family.

Rumors about Zhang Shunqing have spread widely in Beijing. The mouth of the people is better than the defense of Sichuan, this kind of peach-colored news is even more talked about by the people, even the authority of Zaifu can't suppress it. There is no wind and no waves, even if there is no hard evidence, there are many people who firmly believe that Zhang Shunqing has indeed lost his claim to Fan Jin. This rumor made some people who would not have intersected with the Zhang family see the hope of becoming pick-up heroes.

Society is made up of people with a variety of ideas and attitudes, some people cherish their feathers and care about fame, and some people value success more. Some moral gentlemen think that the daughter of the Zhang family has lost her innocence and is worthless, and anyone can marry, why can't they fight? From idea to action, start preparing for the proposal, before that, defeating Fan Jin has become a necessary way, just as defeating the demon dragon can save the princess, outside the demon dragon castle of the Zheng family, there is an endless stream of dragon slaying braves.

Zhang Juzheng is the country, and the Chu people are powerful. In the Beijing Division, there were many Huguang scribes, including some well-known predecessors, who were also invited to be notarized. In addition to these people, even some Huguang warriors who participated in the martial arts department also appeared outside Fan's house and asked Fan Jin for a martial arts competition. As a result, Fan Jin said: "It's cold to go back to the house and sleep outside", and ruthlessly refused.

Batches of guests who wanted to see or didn't want to see came one after another, and it wasn't until the second day of the first month of March that a more important guest came to the house, which made Fan Jin's attitude serious: Zhang Maoxiu, the third son of the Zhang family, came to visit.

Since the last private meeting with Zhang Shunqing, Zhang Maoxiu did not dare to see Fan Jin, for fear that he would ask to meet again, and in the end he was unlucky. This time, he came, which made Fan Jin overjoyed, and hurriedly pulled him into the room to ask about Zhang Shunqing's physical condition.

Zhang Mao said: "My sister is in good health now, but it's hard to say in the future." ”

"What are these words? What does it mean to be okay now, but it's hard to say in the future? ”

"Don't be so fierce, you are not my brother-in-law now, and it is difficult to say whether it will be my brother-in-law in the future. These are hopeless fools at your doorstep, but that doesn't mean that others don't have a chance. My father has recently held a literary meeting for his second brother, asking him to get to know more people, promote more fame, and let his sister participate in it. You should understand the purpose of this, right? ”

"Of course I understand, can I participate in this kind of cultural meeting?"

"Of course not. My sister sent me here to ask me to send a message to Brother Fan, and don't participate in these cultural meetings in order to see my sister. My sister won't go, and I won't let Brother Fan go, so as not to fall for the trick and lose face in vain. ”

"You see, Shun Qing still cares about me, so sooner or later I will still be your brother-in-law. Besides, I carried such a big thunder for Second Brother Zhang and didn't say anything, you still dare to say that I am not my brother-in-law? It's not my brother-in-law, who is responsible for this, I'm not wronged. ”

Zhang Maoxiu said with a smile: "After learning that Brother Fan won Huiyuan, my sister also lost her temper and scolded Zhang Siwei and Shen Shixing at home. It's not fair to say that they are too scheming and use Brother Fan as a shield. ”

Fan Jin said with a smile: "You go back and tell her that you can slander the first assistant, I can't ask for it." Besides, when I came out, I covered up Second Brother Zhang, and it can be regarded as my own person being stabbed for my own people, and I am not wronged. ”

Having said that, my sister was still not happy. According to the second brother, this is called a girl's extroversion, and once she has a lover, she no longer thinks about the benefits of her family. ”

Fan Jin smiled: "Shun Qing sent you here just to say this?" ”

"That's not it, it's my sister who asked my younger brother to remind Brother Fan that Zhang Siwei and Shen Shixing have no shoulder blades, which is not enough to discuss big things together. If Brother Fan asks for help, he can't find these two people, they won't help you, they will only betray you. There is also a must be patient, not in a hurry, otherwise I am afraid that it will not be beautiful. By sister means ......"

"After the palace test, if you can get into the first class, it will be more tough to propose relatives, and it is unknown that the old Xiangguo may nod when he is happy." Fan Jin took the words, and then said with a smile: "This matter is easier said than done, the palace test is not better than the test, one is not confused, the other is not transcribed, whose volume is clear at a glance." If Xiangye intends to put me in the last place in the third class, I don't have the face to propose marriage. ”

Zhang Mao said: "That's not going to happen, but I'm afraid it's not much better in terms of ranking." Brother Fan, don't be surprised, my father treats my sister like a palm bead, and the two of you are really too ......much this time."

"I don't have to explain, I understand. It's my fault, and I'm going to take the consequences. As for the matter of proposing, I will find a suitable time to find the right person to propose to Xiangye. ”

Fan Jin has no foundation in Beijing, but it is not so difficult to find a matchmaker. Whether it is Feng Bao or Mrs. Li, they are all qualified to come out and be an iceman. In the final analysis, this matter still depends on Zhang Juzheng, not on the matchmaker, unless Fan Jin can be strong enough to invite the emperor or the queen mother to come forward, then of course Zhang Juzheng cannot refuse. But when you think about it, you know that this is impossible.

Zhang Mao said: "Brother Fan, in fact, I am on your side. My sister's affection for you, I see it very clearly, except for marrying you and marrying someone else, my sister will not be happy. But the father's fate is difficult to disobey, the younger brother can't be the master of the father, and it is difficult for outsiders to reverse his mind about what the old man believes, and the difficulties in this are really overwhelming. At home, Aguli and I didn't dare to talk about this in front of my sister, but my sister Bingxue was smart, so she couldn't guess. I'm really scared ......."

Fan Jin said: "Shunqing also knows that it is difficult, but she has confidence in me and believes that I can solve this problem." Brother Zhang should also have confidence in me, your brother-in-law, I should be determined. ”

While the two were talking, Fan Zhigao came in from outside, holding a name thorn in his hand, his expression was a little strange, and he said in his hometown: "Uncle Jiu, this time it is also the Zhang family." Do you want the third prince to avoid it? ”

"What to avoid, is there a reason for the master to avoid the servant, no matter who comes, please come in."

After a while, the curtain of the door was lifted, and Yao Kuang walked in from outside, first to Zhang Maoxiu, and then to Fan. Then he said: "The master has invited Fan Gongzi to come to the house, the car is outside, please get in the car." ”

Inside the Zhang house.

Zhang Juzheng did not show excessive joy and excitement about the results of the examination, in his opinion, his son's examination was a reasonable matter, and he was not happy or excited at all about what was bound to happen. However, people who are familiar with Xiangguo, such as You Qiyao Ba, can still feel that after the end of the exam, Xiangye's mood is indeed better than before, as for the reason why the second son is in a good mood is because the second son was admitted, or other reasons, it is not easy to guess.

Zhang Juzheng was very strict with his son, and Zhang Ergongzi did not dare to go to the teaching workshop to buy jokes at every turn, as he did in the south. However, when it comes to parties at home, my father does not restrict them, but on the contrary, he strongly supports them. After the end of the test, the Zhang family is always full of guests, the wine in the cup is not empty, and the scene of the banquet every day.

Naturally, the dragon slayers who were invited would not be comparable to those dragon slayers outside Fan Jin's door, these people were all talented and beautiful scribes. Regardless of the ranking of the examination in the undergraduate examination, his own talent is very famous, and he is regarded as the top person in the southeast this time. The family is innocent, and the family is not too low, but it is not enough to control the authority of the Zhang family. No matter which of them Zhang Shunqing chooses, Zhang Juzheng is sure to suppress them so that his daughter will not suffer.

Occasionally, someone would see Zhang Juzheng and worship him as a disciple, and Zhang Juzheng would also talk to them for a few words. It's just that his day is full of opportunities, and he naturally doesn't have time to patiently guide anything, and it will be over in a few words, and Rao is like this, which is enough to make these moves excited.

Just on the way to the study, I had a conversation with a Huguang student, because the other party is a fellow villager with me, so I talked more. After the breakup, the scholar's footsteps became extremely brisk, as if he was about to fly to the sky. When he arrived in the study, Zhang Juzheng had forgotten the person's name, and only remembered the characteristic of his body: exaggeration.

"There are still some talented people who have learned this subject. is like Shen Jundian, his writing is very good, and his knowledge is very solid. There is also Lin Mengchu from Chaozhou, I heard that his literary talent was not outstanding before, but when I looked at his ink scroll, I found that the rumors were untrue. This person is a one-eyed scholar who is not fancy enough, and he is not yet clever, but he still has the ability, quite the style of Lin Dongpu back then. However, they all have one problem, they lack experience and cannot do anything. It's okay to be a lyricist in the Hanlin Academy, but if you really go to the local office, you will make a mess. ”

The chief housekeeper You Chubin said: "What the master said is true. The officials have to draw lots to elect officials now, otherwise there will be a fight. A group of officials who were waiting for the distribution of the actual grant would rather borrow money to get by than go to the county to make a county order. was really assigned a county order, and he refused to go, so he tried every possible way to find a way to dredge the joints in order to change his appointment. Officials are like this, let alone scholars and students? Those who are willing to step down and do things for the people are hard to find. ”

Zhang Juzheng shook his head, "Look at people like them...... Talking about learning is the first way, when it comes to general affairs, you don't know anything, really put it in the place, I'm afraid that it is also controlled by the officials, there are many people who dare to do things, and there are few people who can do things. It's no wonder that the girl is reluctant to participate in those literary meetings, she really can't talk about anything with this group of people, this group of so-called talents, just study, and the others are bad. In this world, it is not possible to govern only by reading, and if you try your brain and look like a scholar, it will be useless in the country. They think that this world is the fame of the imperial examination, and they can go to the world after reading the sage books. As far as the old man is concerned, if he gets it at the meeting, someone will make a generous statement and start the case, but there is no solution at all. The old man couldn't imagine that today's scholars have become like this. If you don't pay attention to the style of study, in a few decades, Daming will not be able to find a few people who can do things. ”

You Chubin strengthened his courage and said, "Actually...... There are also people who can do practical reading. ”

Zhang Juzheng looked at him, "You Qi, two bowls of fried liver will buy you out?" When did the big housekeeper in my house become so worthless? ”

"My lord spares his life...... The villain is not moving towards Na Fan, but feels ...... Poor young lady. ”

Zhang Juzheng thinks about his daughter's declining appearance, it has not been a month since she entered Beijing, and she has obviously lost a few points. There was also a sadness in my heart, "You have been with me for decades, I know very well what you are, and I don't need to explain." You go and prepare, I called him here today to see him again and test him......"

At this time, Yao Kuang shouted a reply outside the door, and when he entered the room, Zhang Juzheng instructed the two housekeepers: "I haven't seen anyone during this time, even if it is the will of the palace, it is the same." Call that bastard in, the old man wants to see what kind of Huiyuan of this department is. ”