Qian Feng felt that he was really an idiot, wasting time and energy in vain, organizing this party, in the end it was just a joke, which was just a joke, but he was angry but Xiao Ye and Zhou Wei's faces, it can be expected that now they must be extremely proud.

I really couldn't swallow this bad breath, Qian Feng continued to scold: "Tend to be inflammatory, Sven sweeps the floor, and there is no backbone of a scholar." ”

Beside him, it was inevitable that Han Rui was also a little angry, but he was not as angry as Qian Feng, he threw away the scroll casually, and persuaded him in a harmonious voice: "Third brother, why make a big fuss about these people, it's not worth it." ”

"Twenty-one Lang, I'm not angry." Qian Feng smiled bitterly: "And I feel sorry for you, these villains ......"

"Okay, third brother, have you noticed, most of the people who came to the party were apprentices, and there were not a few township tributes." Han Rui said that the apprentices are guaranteed places for official schools, but the township tributes have passed the state examination and obtained the qualifications to go to Beijing, and most of the people who can study in the official schools are the children of rich families, but most of the self-taught and township tributes who participated in the state examination are poor scholars.

What is the difference between the two, Qian Feng thought about it for a moment, and suddenly realized, and continued to smile bitterly: "Twenty-one Lang, in fact, among the children of rich families, there are also arrogant people, but they didn't come. ”

"Perhaps." Han Rui said with a smile, doubting in his heart that if Qian Feng still stayed in Yangzhou Official School, if he had backbone, it was still a question of whether he could get a place, even if he was honest and selfless, the professors below would be cheating, and the atmosphere was like this, I am afraid that there was nothing to be done.

"Bastard." Qian Feng also figured it out, and he was indignant in his heart.

"Have another drink, take your breath, and it's time to go back." Han Rui said with a smile, thinking in a good direction, at least there is no need to socialize, it can be regarded as an accident.

Under Han Rui's persuasion, Qian Feng reluctantly took a sip of wine, and he didn't want to stay here, so he naturally brushed his sleeves away, and the good party suddenly dispersed, anyway, the wine was paid in advance, and the guy naturally wouldn't be nosy, so he sent them out of the restaurant, and immediately went back to clean up the table...... Perhaps, the restaurant operator is most willing to meet guests like them, Qian Feng was sullen, but Han Rui saw it, got into the carriage, and ordered the servants to go to Guozijian, so he looked at the landscape of the West Market with interest.

Like the East Market, the West Market is also a closed building, around the market, there is a thick wall around the ring, it is like a small city in the whole Chang'an City, all of which are set up on the street, and even some small alleys are opened, however, the East Market, because it is close to the Imperial Palace, is surrounded by as many as the residences of officials and dignitaries, so the city is full of rare treasures, and there are many high-class luxury goods.

Relatively, the West Market is more civilian, with large shops and small shops, perhaps taking advantage of the distance, most of the Hu merchants on the Silk Road are gathered in the West Market, at least Han Rui has a rough wait-and-see, the Hu merchants here are indeed more than the East Market, especially the wine shops, gold and silver shops, etc., most of them are operated by Hu merchants.

It is no wonder that the West Market is known as the gold market, all the way over, half of the street shops, are engaged in gold and silver utensils, in the sunlight, shining brilliant luster, naturally, this is only one of the reasons, the name of the gold market, mainly because it covers a vast area, as many as 10,000 shops from all walks of life, and the gold and silver of each transaction are piled up, so it is named.

What is the name, Han Rui didn't care, watching the lively scene in the West Market with relish, and suddenly saw a carriage parked on the side, Yu Shinan stepped on a small stool to get off the car with the support of the servants, blinked his eyes, and found that he was not mistaken, Han Rui hurriedly called to stop.

The carriage slowly stopped, and with a shake, Qian Feng woke up and said in a daze: "Twenty-one Lang, you will arrive at the Guozijian so soon?" ”

"It's Gong Yu." Han Rui reminded, got out of the carriage, and hurriedly saluted.

After walking a few steps, it seemed that he was going somewhere, and when he heard the call, Yu Shinan turned around and found that it was Han Rui, with a gentle smile on his face, and asked strangely: "You are not at home, what are you doing here?" ”

"I got together with a few fellow villagers in Yangzhou for a while, and I was about to go back, but I met Yu Gong." Han Rui smiled and ripped off Qian Feng's sleeve, telling him not to talk nonsense.

"How is Gong Yu doing?" Qian Feng saluted respectfully, naturally he didn't mention what happened just now, he was angry, but he was too embarrassed to publicize it everywhere, so as not to shame himself.

Okay, Yu Shinan replied kindly, and he didn't feel strange about Han Rui's answer, after all, the Shenggong who went to Beijing to take the exam had almost arrived, and the answer could be drawn from the number of scrolls thrown on his door.

The relationship is familiar, Han Rui greeted, and said directly: "Duke Yu, this is where you are going to go, if there is something important, we will not bother much." ”

"It's nothing important, a few friends set up a banquet, and the old man was invited, I guess the purpose of your trip is about the same." Yu Shinan said, smiling slightly wryly, quite helpless, at this time of year, these favors are always unavoidable.

Hehe, Han Rui smiled, didn't say much, pulled Qian Feng, and said goodbye.

"Wait." Yu Shinan stopped them, groaned, and said with a smile: "If you are free, you can accompany the old man." ”

Qian Feng was very happy, and hurriedly agreed, with anticipation in his eyes, Han Rui noticed it, naturally he would not refuse, and followed Yu Shinan into a restaurant with rich and elegant decoration, and under the guidance of his buddy, he came to a delicate attic, and several old men and a few young people greeted him.

"Brother Boshi, but let's wait, we finally look forward to your coming......" Just by this complaining tone and posture, it can be judged that their relationship with Yu Shinan is indeed good, so Han Rui is very knowledgeable, pulling Qian Feng to stand aside and listening to the greetings of a few pale old men.

Several old men greeted Yu Shinan enthusiastically, sat down separately, and called the guys to set up the delicious wine and food, and there was no intention of introducing them, as if they ignored the young people present.

One person raised his glass and smiled: "Brother Boshi, this is a new wine transported from Jeju, Hedong, I heard that it is brewed by a new method, it is as clear as water, the entrance is like fire, the drink is mellow and fragrant, and it is very suitable for tasting in the cold season......"

After listening to a few words, Han Rui immediately felt déjà vu, looked down at the cup, and immediately understood in his heart that Hajiang Jeju seemed to be Cheng Biting Jin's hometown, and he didn't make a move until now, and he was really thick on the outside and fine on the inside, and he was extremely cautious.

A bite of the stomach, a bit of hot upwelling, but then followed by a warm flow of hot air, in this cold climate, it is indeed a rare enjoyment.

However, at Yu Shinan's age, he was not as particular about the desire for his tongue as before, and after drinking a few cups, after his body was warm, he also put down the cup and chatted with a few friends.

It's none of their business, hang high, Han Rui and Qian Feng are very indifferent, but a few young people next to them can't sit still, several times, eager to try, want to open their mouths to perform, but they give a few old men a sharp look, glaring back, naturally don't dare to make a mistake, sit down obediently, and listen attentively.

Halfway through the banquet, he saw a servant of the Yu family, walked cautiously, and when he arrived next to Yu Shinan, he didn't mean to avoid it, and reported directly: "Ah Lang, Qiao Lang has arrived, please ask to see him." ”

"Please, let him in." Yu Shinan said, his attitude was calm, several old men looked at each other and smiled, and suddenly raised their glasses in salute, and their gratitude was unspoken.

Just when Han Rui was thinking about who Qiao Lang was, a middle-aged man with an elegant appearance walked forward quickly, with a slightly long chest-length soft green beard fluttering, with a graceful demeanor, with a somewhat sincere and fearful tone, he bowed down and bowed: "Teacher, Qiao Yan is late, I hope I ask for forgiveness." ”

"It's the Ministry of Officials." Qian Feng was surprised, and quickly whispered in Han Rui's ear, feeling very excited.

It's no wonder that he is like this, the imperial examination has always been presided over by the Ministry of Officials, although the appointment of the main examination is uncertain, but the evaluation and approval of the examination papers is responsible for the Ministry of Officials' Examination and Merit, as I said, there is no vague name system in the imperial examination in the Tang Dynasty, Qiao Yan is the official Langzhong, the meaning of which is self-evident.

"No need to be polite, come and meet a few seniors." Yu Shinan said, feeling a little helpless in his heart, fortunately, several young people's books have also been carefully read, and they can be regarded as talents, but without their own actions, it should not be a problem to get the Ming Jing.

For thousands of years, there are few people who are truly selfless with iron faces, Han Rui has no resistance, when Qiao Yan met a few old men, he pulled Qian Feng up and expressed his greetings, but the reaction of a few young people next to him was slow, and when he saw their movements, he suddenly got up.

This situation was in full view, which naturally gave Qiao Yan a good impression, and when he heard Han Rui introduce himself, he was immediately stunned, and said with a surprised face: "In the name of Han Gongzi, why do you need to participate in the imperial examination...... Uh, I'm confused. ”

Yu Shinan and Han Rui are good friends, quite a friendship of forgetful friends, it is not a secret in the capital, and it is not a strange thing to come to the banquet together.

laughing at himself, Qiao Yan smiled and said: "However, if Han Gongzi participates in the imperial examination, I can guarantee that the Jinshi is the first, and the name of the head will definitely be ten out of ten and ten stable, and there will be no mistakes." ”

Although they understood that Qiao Yan was just joking, but everyone did not doubt the possibility of this matter, with Han Rui's current reputation, if he didn't get the middle head, I am afraid that everyone would have to question the fairness of the imperial examination, but then again, the purpose of participating in the imperial examination is to be an official, with Han Rui's conditions, the Son of Heaven will definitely be directly recruited into the office, so why bother doing more.

Yu Shinan stroked his beard and smiled, several old men nodded in agreement, but Han Rui smiled modestly: "I am a shallow learner, how dare I compete with the world's talents, and I still don't do ugly things." ”

You are only a shallow learner, so what are we A few young people secretly slandered, including Qian Feng, complaining that Han Rui always hit his self-confidence.

With a chuckle, Qiao Yan sat down at the table, the guy served another meal, everyone raised their glasses and took a sip, just a few words of greeting, and before they could cut to the chase, someone outside walked in and said, "Princess, His Royal Highness King Yue asks to see you." ”

(To be continued)