Later, when they knew that the person who hired them was Mei Xiaotong, where else did they not understand?

So far, I don't want to mention it.

※※※

An Huahao went back to Jing County here, but he didn't go into his own yard, so he went to Doctor Du's house first. I wanted to ask Imperial Doctor Du if there was anything that was not good for Mei Xiaotong, so I didn't let her follow her to the county seat.

Unexpectedly, Imperial Doctor Du's eyes rolled: "If she comes with her, I'm afraid that I will have to follow you to the state capital to rest assured." Now this state capital is full of candidates who want to participate in the autumn festival, and it is difficult to even settle down. I'm still going to be scared of you, can you bear it? ”

Without waiting for An Huahao to answer, Imperial Doctor Du said angrily: "Even if you bear it, the old man can't bear it!" You're going to take an exam, huh? I've given her so much homework, and she's going to have to take exams too! Didn't I follow you and revolve around you all day? Isn't that a waste of her time? ”

"Besides, you're a big man, go back by yourself, young mother-in-law!"

An Huahao couldn't cry or laugh, he just asked, and he said so much to Imperial Doctor Du.

However, what Doctor Du said is also that I heard that every autumn, not only the candidates in the examination room are tortured, but also those who accompany the exam outside are not comfortable.

Besides, the state capital is not familiar with the place, and when he was taking the exam, Xiaotong was alone, and he was not at ease.

But Mrs. Qi was distressed when she saw Imperial Doctor Du say this about An Huahao.

Hurriedly relieved: "Okay, okay, this kid hasn't seen him for two months, why don't you have a good word when you open your mouth?" ”

Turning his face and saying to An Huahao, "You go and wash your face, and you will eat in a while." Don't go back to your yard, just stay here for the night, your master still has something to say to you, and you will get on the boat early tomorrow morning. ”

An Huahao could only agree, and went out to say to Yang Zongbao again, asking Ming'er to pick him up in the morning.

In the evening, sure enough, Imperial Doctor Du explained a lot of matters that he needed to pay attention to, and gave him an address: "After you arrive at the state capital, don't go to the inn, that place must be full now." Go to the place I just mentioned, there is a small courtyard under the name of a senior brother on your uncle's side, it is not big, and you can enter. ”

"I've asked him to send the letter over, so that it can be cleaned up, there are people guarding the door, and there is a mother-in-law who cooks. It's also close to the exam room, which is the cheapest. ”

An Huahao was grateful in his heart, knowing that Imperial Doctor Du had taken everything into consideration for him.

"Okay, there's no difference between your black face and not moving, don't waste your expression, sleep! The boat has been booked for you, and you have to get up early tomorrow! ”

Imperial Doctor Du waved his hand and stopped before going out: "Take the test!" If you don't pass the test, don't come back! ”

An Huahao had a good night's rest, and the next day he was refreshed.

After breakfast, I said goodbye to Imperial Physician Du and Mrs. Qi, and was stuffed with a bunch of various pills made by Imperial Physician Du himself, what seasickness, what wind and cold, what appetizers, what hangovers, all sorts.

Anwar Hao out

door, Yang Zongbao was already waiting for him at the door.

When the two arrived at the dock, sure enough, someone came to ask, and after getting an answer, they welcomed the two to the boat.

The room arranged is also on the cabin, although it is not big, it can be cleaned up neatly, and it is enough for two people.

On this boat, in addition to An Huahao, there were two or three students who also went to catch the exam, and on the first day, they went to An Huahao's side to talk, and on the second day, they were so seasick that they vomited drinking water.

An Huahao sent two seasickness pills over, and Imperial Doctor Du made a move, it must be extraordinary.

The two students who were seasick immediately stopped vomiting, and by the time they got off the boat, they were almost recovered.

After getting off the boat, the two students were very grateful, knowing that An Huahao had not yet booked a room in the inn, so they strongly invited them to live with them.

They had already wrapped up the yard with a few people, and it didn't matter if there were two more people.

An Huahao only said that he had a place to live, so he finally excused himself.

When I arrived at the place that Imperial Doctor Du said, it was really a small courtyard, and it was quiet in the middle of the noise.

It's cleaned and complete.

An old couple looked at the house and saw that An Huahao and Yang Zongbao had arrived, and after a while, they boiled hot water and cleaned up the food.

waited until An Huahao settled down here, and then went out to find the few friends of Evergreen Academy.

Yang Zongbao already knew which inn they were staying in, so he brought them over directly.

The classmate was also relieved to see An Huahao, so he saw that the exam was coming, and An Huahao had not arrived when he returned to the countryside, so they were afraid that An Huahao would not be able to catch up, and it would be another three years if he missed it.

Now that I see him with my own eyes, I am also relieved.

After a few greetings, An Huahao knew that it was true, this Qingzhou Mansion is now very lively, the inns are full, and many people have also rented out their rooms.

There are still many students who will arrive, and I am afraid that some people will have no place to live, so they can only borrow from the temple outside the city.

Just these classmates from Evergreen Academy, they didn't come too late, and they didn't book any good rooms, and the people who came and went every day were so noisy that they couldn't even study every day.

When An Huahao heard this, he generously invited these people to come to the courtyard where he lived, not to mention anything else, quietly.

There are no outsiders to bother, it is best to read books together and discuss with each other.

Everyone knows that An Huahao is a person, not just talking about it, since he has opened his mouth, he is sincerely invited.

However, everyone has a sense of proportion, knowing that this courtyard is also borrowed by An Huahao, and only said that he came to Wen Shu during the day and still went back to the inn at night.

Although the inn is a bit noisy, it is also beneficial, and there are many sources of grapevine.

A few people agreed, because there were more people here to warm books during the day, Yang Zongbao was walking outside from south to north, how shrewd, at night he sealed five taels of silver for the old couple who watched the house and cooked, and asked them to prepare more meals during the day, which was considered the money for buying vegetables.

The old couple didn't expect to have this extra quick money, and they were overjoyed

I didn't see it, and I didn't have the mouth to agree.

After discussing the clean meals, the classmates were grateful and embarrassed, and after discussing, they sealed a red envelope and scraped together a few taels of silver to pay the food expenses.

An Huahao didn't care about this bit of silver, but he also knew that the temper of these classmates was not the one who took advantage of others.

Just laugh it off.

Soon it was the ninth day of August, and autumn began.

There are three performances in this autumn festival, three performances on the ninth day of August, August 12 and August 15, each with three days.

Although it is still hot during the day in August, at night, the night breeze begins to cool.

I am afraid that the candidates will cheat with cheat sheets, and the candidates cannot wear jackets yet.

Mei Xiaotong had already inquired, and Mrs. Li also had experience, so she brought a few single robes to An Huahao early, and she could wear a few more clothes when it was cold at night, so as not to get cold.

I also prepared a tarpaulin, which is afraid that in case of wind and rain, it is good to block the wind and rain.

Each candidate brings his own food, and because of the hot weather, he does not dare to bring food in, otherwise he will be spoiled for a day.

Most of them brought dry food in and dealt with it for a few days.

The mother-in-law in the mouth of the old couple in the small courtyard made a dry pancake, which saved An Huahao's trouble.

In addition, An Huahao also brought his own mushroom sauce, two taels of tea leaves, as well as a small red clay stove, a small teapot, flint and a small basket of charcoal.

After entering the number room, there is a special place for a stove and a teapot, where you can boil some boiling water to drink.

Originally, An Huahao didn't want to take herself, but Mei Xiaotong was very insistent, she asked, the water prepared by the Gongyuan is in a water tank, who knows if the water tank is clean?

If you drink this raw water, if it causes stomach upset, everything will be ruined.

I'd rather be troublesome than avoid these possibilities.

When An Huahao heard it, what he said made sense.

I don't dislike the trouble, and I have prepared all the things on the list listed by Mei Xiaotong.

Queuing up to enter the examination room, An Huahao thought that it was an exaggeration to carry a big basket like this, but when he arrived at the scene, he looked before and after, and realized that he was really too naïve.

Some brought bedding, some brought woks, oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, and those who didn't know thought he was not here to take the exam, but to test the chef.

There are also those who come with servants and maids to go in.

Most of them carry large baskets on their backs, after all, they have to stay in it for three days and two nights.

People who have a lot of money are naturally more willing at this time, and they can't wait to even move in and serve themselves.

The people who are tight on money also do their best to bring white flour pancakes that they are reluctant to eat on weekdays.

Yang Zongbao sent An Huahao to the door of the Gongyuan, and a few small officials at the door were carefully picking up, and all those that were unqualified or prohibited were thrown out.

Anhua Hao frankly let others check, while instructing Yang Zongbao: "Uncle, you will be three days later."

Just pick me up. ”

After checking it, An Huahao didn't bring any unqualified and contraband, so he naturally gave the number plate and let him go.

Inside, according to the number on the sign, find your own number room, fortunately, the position is not forward or backward, just under the shade of the tree, the sun is not shining.

Putting down the things, An Huahao first put the stove, kettle and the like, and sprinkled his room with the medicine given by Imperial Doctor Du to repel snakes and insects, took out the pen and ink inkstone and set it one by one, went to get a pot of water, and then sat quietly in the room and waited.

As soon as the time came, the gate of the tribute courtyard was immediately closed, and the wolf-like guards were firmly guarded, and the people outside did not want to enter, and the people inside did not want to come out.

In the number room, the examiners handed out papers to everyone, and then there were examiners who slowly walked through the number room with the questions of the exam, so that the candidates could see the questions clearly.

In the entire Gongyuan, except for the footsteps of the examiner, everyone held their breath and stared, for fear of missing a word on the question.

By the time the examiner finished walking around, someone had already begun to grind the ink and lay the paper and start answering the questions.

An Huahao was not in a hurry, first wrote the topic on scratch paper, and then while thinking about it in his head, his subordinates were not idle.

First, the stove is lit, and the water in the kettle is poured out for a while to prepare for grinding, and the rest is all sitting on the stove, waiting for the water to boil, and then the ink is grinding.

The ink is polished, the water is also boiled, and the tea leaves are pinched into two small rubs, and the fragrance of the tea is overflowing immediately, which makes people's minds clear.

The fragrance of this tea made the examiners who were originally inspecting couldn't help but have their eyes drifting over, and the candidates, smelling the smell, couldn't help but sigh, and those who were bold poked their heads out and were reprimanded by the examiner.

Anhua Hao slowly carried the teapot to the table, then laid out the paper, and after a moment of silence, began to write.

On the side of Qilidun, Mei Xiaotong counted the days, knowing that the ninth day of August was the first day of autumn, so she hung her heart.

The Mei family also offered Mei Yongan the imperial examination at the beginning, but I don't know anything else, but I still remember the days, and the family has been a little absent-minded since this day.

No matter what everyone thinks on weekdays, but at this time, they all think that An Huahao can be admitted, and if he becomes a lifter, then he can be an official.

This is in Qilidun, which is an unprecedented thing.

The Mei family's mountain goods business will be relied on in the future, not to mention far away, here in Shiqiao Town in the future, they will be stable.

Mrs. Li recites Buddha at home every day to bless An Huahao High School.

At the beginning, Mei Yongan and Qiu Yan had never been so sincere.

It's Mei Xiaotong, who came back to his senses one day later, how did An Huahao do in the exam, it was useless for them to be anxious in Qilidun, everything had to rely on himself.

On the contrary, it is the tea mountain, and it has to be summed up.

It just so happened that Li Jiushao and Zhang Yinbao both sent letters from there, and they had already arrived in Jing County, and they were about to rush to Shiqiao Town in the near future, hoping to meet directly at Yingzigou to see the tea mother tree.

plums

Xiaotong also happened to want to apologize to the two in person, calculated the schedule, and let Mei Changgui drive the carriage to Yingzigou again.

Sure enough, the first day of Li Jiushao and Zhang Yinbao had arrived.

I haven't been to Yingzigou in the past few months, and it has changed a lot.

The mouth of the narrow canyon to be passed, the two stone walls and the gate were guarded.

Seeing that it was Mei Changgui, he immediately welcomed people in warmly.

The weeds and small trees in the canyon have also been cut down, and many wooden houses have been erected against the cliffs, row after row, which looks neat and beautiful.

The median value left a road, along the road to the end of the canyon, I found that the original house outside the cave has been built, every family seems to have people living in it, there are men, women, and children, I think it should be the Li family and the Zhang family when they arranged people, they have already arranged the family over, so that they can guard the tea mountain with peace of mind.

The cave that used to live there has also been cleaned up, and it seems to have become a warehouse.

Mei Xiaotong and Mei Changgui were taken directly to a more neat and clean courtyard, and when they pushed the door open, they heard Zhang Yinbao's voice.

Hearing that the person at the door said that Mei Xiaotong was coming, there was a commotion inside, and then I saw Zhang Yinbao rushing out first, Li Jiushao took a step slower, and pretended to be reserved and paced out of the hall.

Zhang Yinbao saw Mei Xiaotong, if it was a man, he would have to hug and punch twice, but unfortunately it was a woman, so he had to rush halfway and stopped: "Mei sister, you are here, I and Jiu Shao have been waiting for you for a long time!" ”

As he spoke, he rubbed his hands excitedly: "Sister, what you said in your letter is true?" Take us to see and see-" I can't wait to drag Mei Xiaotong to the mountains.

Li Jiushao rolled his eyes and said lazily: "What's the hurry?" Can the tree run? On this hot day, don't let people come in and drink saliva? So far, I don't want to mention it.

Zhang Yinbao came back to his senses and immediately apologized: "Look at me, I'm all happy and confused, come in and drink tea!" ”

Can Zhang Yinbao be unhappy? This time, Yunwu Tea, after the operation of the Lijia, successfully became an instant hit in the capital.

It was also sent to the case of the current emperor, and I heard that His Majesty the emperor also liked it, and as soon as Chrysostom opened, Yunwu tea will be tribute tea next year, and it will be a necessary tribute every year.

What a glory is this? Zhang Yinbao has never thought about it in his life?

Not to mention, following Li Jiushao, he found out how powerful the Li family's methods and connections were, which simply amazed him.

It is even more determined to follow the Li family.

This is all thanks to Mei Xiaotong! Not to mention anything else, this Mei Xiaotong is simply his lucky star! Without Mei Xiaotong's matchmaking, where would he be Zhang Yinbao today?

Especially, when they thought that this was already the limit, Mei Xiaotong gave them a bigger surprise!

Tea Mother Tree! It's a rare thing.

It is said that the only thing known in the whole country today is that there is a tea mother tree in the south, and the annual output is only a pound of tea

, even the emperor's side can only get half a catty a year, which is the limit.

If there is really a tea mother tree on your side, then the position of Yunwu tea will be stable, and it will be among the top ten famous teas.

If you do it well, it's a thing that will go down through the ages.

So as soon as the dust settled on the matter of setting the clouds and mist as next year's tribute tea, he and Li Jiushao immediately rushed over.

That heart was fiery along the way.

The benefits that Zhang Yinbao can see, Li Jiushao and Li Jia see more.

Even the head of the Li family couldn't help but marvel and regret after listening to Li Jiushao's relay: "I didn't expect this woman to have such good luck, I knew that I shouldn't have followed your temperament and directly entered the mansion, and the position of a noble concubine was still given——"

"I remember that her father died on the day she got married, so she has been keeping filial piety, right? This must not be a round house yet, Lao Jiu, if you don't mind, how about we give her more money and let her remarry you? ”

Such a woman from the Wang family, if the head of the Li family hadn't said that he wanted to give his son, he would have been eager to be included in the house, even if it was ugly, just provide it!

Li Jiushao's eyes were cold, but his expression did not change, he still looked arrogant, and snorted coldly: "What if she can make money again?" I have already been married, how can I still be worthy of my son? Besides, isn't she also interested in making money for us now? Why bother to do this and bring it to the family, this kind of rural village woman doesn't understand the rules at all, and she doesn't form a unified system, won't she make the family ugly when she comes back? Your son and I have never been angry when I was young, so will I have to be angry with a village woman when the time comes? Can you offer her? ”

In the end, the head of the Li family still felt sorry for his son, and when he saw his son avoiding him like this, he shook his head: "You stinky problem, I can bear your son!" Okay, since you don't have the mind, forget it! You also quickly pack up and go to see if the tea mother tree is real. ”

(End of chapter)