Yang Qi looked around the audience, and his majestic eyes flashed away. Seeing that everyone was listening respectfully and carefully, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"First, this official has recently recommended the scholar Zhou Chang to the imperial court as the secretary of the Yamen Division of Jiangning County, and he is under the rank of seventh rank."

As soon as Yang Qi's words fell, Zhou An's father and son suddenly showed surprise on their faces. The first time he was recommended as an official, he obtained the rank of official under the seventh grade, and it was an important civil official position in the prosperous place of Jiangning County, and it was easy to get promoted in the future, such a starting point for Zhou Chang was simply tailor-made.

Zhou An quickly cast a suggestive look at his son. Zhou Chang happily got up and bowed to Yang Qi: "Zhou Chang is grateful for the kindness of Lord Jun's recommendation, and he should swear to repay him!" ”

Yang Qi smiled slightly, waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite." Yixing Zhou is a famous family in the south of the Yangtze River, and the virtuous nephew has a long history of reading poetry and books, and should serve the imperial court. As long as you are loyal to your duties in the future, you will be worthy of the official's recommendation today. Step aside. ”

Zhou Chang bowed deeply again, and then stepped back, overflowing with joy.

No matter how famous a scholar is, if he has no official position, he is still clothed in white clothes. And from then on, when the court appointed him, he became an official, which was a complete change of fate, and he couldn't help but be unhappy.

Many young scholars present looked at Zhou Chang with envious eyes, Zhou Chang was slightly complacent, and smiled to signal to everyone.

Zhou An's gloomy face finally began to clear. Yixing Zhou spent such a price, which can be regarded as a basic return. Yang Qi took the initiative to recommend to the imperial court, and Zhou An's purpose of coming to Jiangning to "visit and mediate" was half achieved.

Yang Qi cleared his throat and said, "Don't be impatient, everyone. This time, in addition to recommending Zhou Chang to the imperial court, the official also recommended Kong Sheng, a scholar in the city. On the Wangjianglou Poetry Club, Kong Sheng was shocked. Later, there were poems and masterpieces that came out and spread throughout the states and counties in the south of the Yangtze River. Kong Sheng's talent is known to the world, so it is natural for this official to recommend talents for the imperial court. ”

Yang Qi's words made the joy of the Zhou family's father and son suddenly discounted. But Yang Qi stands on reason every word, and he is in a high position, who dares to challenge his authority?

"This official recommended Kong Sheng as the commander of Danyang County, which belongs to Jiangning County. Kong Sheng, I hope you will not live up to the high expectations of your officials, and when the imperial court makes a statement, you will go to Danyang to take office. ”

Danyang County is a lower county, and the rank of the county order is from the seventh grade, although it is one level lower than the official position recommended by Zhou Chang in terms of rank, but this is the chief official of a county, regardless of the size of the county, whether it is a poor or prosperous place, it is the number one position with the power to monopolize the "final say", which is much more affordable than the secretary of the Jiangning County Yamen.

The audience was silent, and the nervous and rapid breathing of a few people could be faintly heard. Zhou Chang gritted his teeth, hung his head, clenched his fists, and secretly exchanged a vicious look with Liu Nian.

Liu Nian sneered, glanced at Kong Sheng with slanted eyes, and said in his heart that he would let you be arrogant for a while, wait for a good show to be staged later, and see how you end?!

Most people were a little surprised.

The first recommendation was a county order, which is enough to see that Yang Qi attaches great importance to Kong Sheng. Thinking of this, some people began to speculate that Yang Qi's goal in choosing a son-in-law was really to turn to Kong Sheng.

Yang Xueruo knew the information earlier, but her father announced it in person, which still made her feel both honored and excited. A faint red light floated on the girl's beautiful face, and at this moment, she was even more radiant and beautiful.

Yang Xueruo's clear eyes as clear as water were projected over, and she motioned for Kong Sheng to get up quickly and thank you, so as not to be rude and disrespectful. Kong Sheng's eyes flashed, although he knew that Yang Qi's recommendation was actually mostly a cake on paper, but after all, it was the kindness of the people, and the affection of the Yiren, he still got up and bowed to Yang Qi, and said loudly: "Thank you-"

Kong Sheng's words of thanks had not yet been fully spoken, when he saw the tenderness and excitement on Yang Xueruo's face, his heart flashed, and he still changed his words: "Thank you, uncle, for your care!" The little nephew is grateful! ”

Hearing Kong Sheng call him "uncle" instead of "Lord Envoy", Yang Xueruo's heart was extremely happy. Yang Qi was slightly stunned when he heard this, but immediately laughed loudly: "There is no need to be polite, Yu Gong is a scholar under the rule of this official, and you are brilliant and well-known; Privately, your father and I are close friends, and it is only natural for the elders to promote the younger generations. ”

Most people didn't notice the details of this title, only the sensitive Zhou Chang was very unhappy and irritable when he heard it. Fortunately, he had another plan in mind, otherwise he would have been unable to hold it back at this time.

Kong Sheng thanked him again, and then returned to his seat. Yang Qi's majestic and profound gaze fell on the exquisite long sword that Kong Sheng placed on the desk, and the corner of his eyes swept over his daughter's smiling face, and he sighed secretly in his heart: "Well, for the sake of my daughter's deep affection for you, this official will give you a chance to see if you can grasp the opportunity." ”

Yang Xueruo and Kong Sheng these days are either poems and texts, or face-to-face meetings, the previous time was to personally cast a sword and give it away, and made a vow with Kong Sheng, although the girl did not face her parents with a clear attitude, but how could these "small actions" behind her hide from Yang Qi and his wife?

It was precisely because of the resolute attitude of his beloved daughter that Yang Qi loved his daughter, and after thinking about it again and again, he decided to give the lovers a chance.

Yang Qi slowly got up, looked around at everyone, and the smile on his face gradually rose: "There is one more thing, that is, the little girl's marriage and choice of son-in-law." A few days ago, the head of the Zhou family of the Yixing Zhou clan personally asked the official for his marriage -- Zhou Chang was both talented and good-looking, and the official praised him very much. It's just that the little girl had a marriage contract with Kong Sheng after all, Yang Kongshi was friendly, and the official couldn't help but miss the old love. This official is the only woman, and it is really difficult to choose between two young handsome people. After thinking about it again and again, the official decided to follow the example of the ancients, and made an agreement with the two young men in public——"

"With a limit of two years, whoever can achieve a greater achievement, the little girl will be married to whom, the official will swear an oath and will never regret it!"

Yang Qi's face was grim, and he snapped a pair of bamboo chopsticks in his hand.

Zhou An was naturally a little disappointed when he heard this. He didn't expect to offer such a generous gift to the Yang family, and he did not hesitate to "sell himself to the family", but he just got a so-called fair competition starting point. But when he saw Yang Qi's majestic and deep eyes sweeping over, his heart sank, and he still clenched his fists and arched his hand: "Thank you for your love, the dog should work hard to make meritorious contributions, and strive to marry Miss Yang as soon as possible!" ”

Kong Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, Yang Qi gave two years, and he believed that he would definitely not lose to Zhou Chang. He settled down, got up and bowed to Yang Qi: "There will be no seeds, and men should be self-reliant." Reach the world, and be poor to be good. Two years later, the little nephew will live up to the deep affection of the young lady if he has an inch! ”

Kong Sheng's voice was generous and powerful, although he worshiped Yang Qi this time, it also had the meaning of a promise to Yang Xueruo. Yang Xueruo's heart was agitated, Ying Ying got up and returned the salute, her pretty face was bright, and she resolutely said loudly: "Lang Jun will travel thousands of miles, and please remember the covenant between you and me upstairs in the smoke and rain, and the slave family will close the door and look forward to your return from now on!" ”

The ten thousand tenderness intertwined sparks between the eyes of the two burst out, and everyone present could see that even if they were fools, this pair of young men and women clearly divided the alliance between me and me, which green onion is you Zhou Chang?

Zhou Chang's face suddenly became gloomy and hideous. He hung his head, his teeth clenched, and his heart was full of jealousy, a complex taste that is difficult to describe in words.

Zhou An reached over with a black face and grabbed his son's hand, squeezed it, and warned him not to act rashly. No matter how Yang Xueruo's move embarrassed the Zhou family, Yang Qi is the supreme emperor of the south of the Yangtze River, if he offends the Yang family, the future development of the Yixing Zhou family will be difficult.

Liu Nian still had a sneer on the corner of his mouth, he didn't care whether Zhou Chang's emotions were hit or not, whether the dignity of the Zhou family was traumatized, what he was concerned about and looking forward to was the next good scene.