One thousand hundred and eighty-three years of the Tianyuan calendar

After thousands of years of development, the Five Great Academies have become places known to everyone in the Tian Yuan Continent. There was little friction between the five major eastern and western powers because of the existence of the academy, and a rare peace of nearly a thousand years was maintained.

The competition between the five academies once every ten years has also become a grand event in the Tian Yuan Continent, and it is also an opportunity to show the strength of the country.

In addition to the tutors of the academy, the royal ministers of various countries are very interested in the competition of the five academies.

Jin Kingdom, Yongcheng

A bustling scene, the streets are full of traffic and people.

Yongcheng is not the capital of the Jin Kingdom, Fengcheng is.

However, Yongcheng's prosperity is not inferior to Fengcheng, and it can be said that it is the second largest city in the Jin Kingdom. There are all kinds of people here, not only black-eyed and dark-skinned yellows, but also blonde and blue-eyed Caucasians. We talked to each other very well.

All this is just because there is a place called Yanhui Academy in Yongcheng!

Yongcheng is the hometown of Wen Shengyan Hui, which was just an unknown town a thousand years ago, but when Wen Sheng built the academy here, everything changed.

Countless houses have risen on the ground, countless streets and roads have been paved, and countless people have come to visit.

Gradually, Yongcheng became prosperous, and many dignitaries and nobles also chose to settle here.

The imperial court also has an office here, and there are special people in charge.

Even the royal family has people living in Yongcheng!

Gongsun Wuming, the uncle of the current emperor and the ninth brother of the former emperor. He is the head of the Department of Humanities at Yanhui College and the dean of Yanhui College.

It stands to reason that his identity is very prominent, but Gongsun Wuming doesn't like extravagance. The emperor wanted to set up a mansion for him in Yongcheng, but he directly refused, and still chose to live in the academy. The reason for the refusal was simple, it was too far away from the college to teach the students wholeheartedly.

Dean Gongsun insisted on going his own way, even if he was the emperor, there was no way. Who let it be his own uncle!

However, the person who can make the emperor of the Jin Kingdom feel powerless is now actually sad, without a trace of the majesty of a big man.

Just because of a little beggar standing in front of him!

The little beggar was about seven or eight years old, and he was wearing a tattered suit with many stains and greasy. The face and the skin exposed under the clothes are also pitch black.

However, his big black and white eyes attracted Dean Gongsun.

It's a pair of eyes full of aura!

Gongsun Wuming only had one look and understood that this kid was definitely a smart boy!

And now he's doing something smart!

Just now, the little guy stopped Gongsun Nameless, who was walking in the city, and begged him pitifully!

Gongsun Wuming was dressed very plainly at that time, and the clothes on his body were patched a lot, which was his personal habit.

It's just that his outfit generally means that such a person will not have extra money to give.

You must know that there are several other adult beggars around the area, and they did not come forward to ask Gongsun to beg namelessly, but chose other passers-by.

The 'profession' of beggar is actually very eye-catching, who has money, who has no money, who is willing to give money, and who is not willing to give money, this is all a science.

So he asked in surprise

"Why me?"

There was a hint of sly sly in the little guy's eyes

"I think you're a big shot!"

Another characteristic of the beggar profession is that he likes to pat on the back, as long as he shoots well and is happy, maybe someone will be willing to give alms.

However, Gongsun Wuming felt that this little beggar was not simply bragging, but had his own reasons.

He took out a copper coin from his bosom, put it in the broken bowl that the little guy was holding, and asked with a smile

"Where do you see I'm a big guy?

Gongsun Wuming shook the silver coin in his hand.

The little beggar's eyes lit up, revealing a hint of longing.

Silver coins are worth more than copper coins! one silver coin is equal to a hundred copper coins. And three steamed buns only cost one copper coin.

With this silver coin, Xiao Zhao's illness will have money to see!

The little guy needs to think about it, this silver coin is too important to him, and he can't afford to lose this opportunity!

After thinking for a moment, the little guy raised three fingers and said

"There are three points!"

"Oh?!And three????!

Gongsun asked with interest.

"Sir, although your clothes are not gorgeous, you have a jade pendant pinned to your waist! The folding fan and jade pendant are symbols of the literati, and the status of the literati in Yongcheng is relatively high, even if they are not rich, they will not be poor!"

Gongsun Nameless looked down at the jade pendant on his waist and nodded with a smile

"It's a point!"

"I noticed from the moment the old gentleman came out of the street, and there were people on both sides of the street greeting you from time to time. And the people who greet you are all well-dressed people. So it looks like you're no worse than them!"

At this time, Gongsun Wuming was a little surprised.

There is a bit of a coincidence in the matter of jade pendants, not only literati can wear them, many ordinary people also like to bring a jade pendant to ward off disasters and evil spirits. And this jade pendant of his own is not valuable, only five copper coins at most.

However, when the little guy said the second point, Gongsun Wuming felt that his observation was very careful, and his logic was clear and his reasoning was accurate, not at all like a seven or eight-year-old child. For example, several other beggars around him failed to notice this.

"And the third point?"

Gongsun Wuming turned out to be a little expectant. Even he wondered how he could be so interested in a seven- or eight-year-old child's answer.

The little one smiled

"The last and most important point. I look at your steps and posture, old man, faintly with the demeanor and momentum of a big man. Even if you try to cover it up, you can't cover it completely!"

Gongsun Wuming was stunned at first when he heard this, and then laughed.

I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it. And that last point is true!

Gongsun Wuming wouldn't believe that the little guy could really see his demeanor and momentum. After all, it's just the little guy's ass!

Gongsun Wuming hates sycophants the most in his life, but he is very comfortable with today's sycophancy, and he can't help laughing.

Gongsun Nameless put the silver coin in his hand into the little one's bowl, and then reached out and touched his messy and dirty head.

"You're funny, little one!"

After saying that, Gongsun left without a name.

After all, it was just a chance encounter. Even if he liked the little guy very much, it was impossible to take him away.

Even if Gongsun is nameless, the little guy may not agree. Maybe people will think of him as a strange old man!

But it's also a good thing to have this good fate, if the two really have a fate, they will meet again in the future!

Looking at Gongsun's nameless back, a trace of inexplicable emotion shot out of the little beggar's eyes.

He wasn't sure about the first two points he had just said, after all, he was still a child. As for the last point, it's completely sycophant. But he felt that it worked well, at least the good-faced old man gave him the silver coins.

And in the end, Gongsun's nameless touching of his head made his mind churn.

The little guy knew that his body was dirty, but he had nowhere to bathe, and even if he washed it, it would get dirty after a long time.

There was a strange smell all over the body. I'm used to smelling and smelling myself. But for others, it's different.

It is very rare for ordinary people not to dislike the strange smell of the little guy. But if you want to have physical contact, you can't.

However, just now, the old gentleman took the initiative to touch his head, and he was not disgusted at all.

This made Gongsun Nameless suddenly grow taller in the little guy's heart.

The little guy even really saw the demeanor of the big man from his back!

It wasn't until Gongsun disappeared nameless at the end of the street that the little guy came back to his senses.

He couldn't help but pat his head in annoyance, now is not the time to be in a daze, Xiao Zhao is still waiting for money to cure his illness!

Because of Gongsun's nameless whim, the little guy earned the equivalent of begging for ten days.

The little one ran excitedly towards a broken courtyard in the alley.

Coming to the door of the broken courtyard, the little guy couldn't help but shout

"Xiao Zhao! Xiao Zhao! Look at how much money I asked for today!"

With that, the little one stepped into the hospital.

It is said to be a broken courtyard, but it is actually a temporary shelter from the wind and rain covered by a wall covered with canvas.

And the floor of the yard is covered with some withered yellow weeds and leaves. Don't underestimate these leaves, they can be used at night to keep you from the cold.

There was a figure curled up on the weeds, and it didn't look very old, probably the same age as the little one.

As the little one approached, the figure seemed to notice it, and rolled over to reveal its face.

It's also a black look. But from the facial features, you can barely tell that it looks like a girl.

The lying little beggar cried softly

"Brother Xue, you're back!"

That weak voice made people realize that this little beggar was sick!

The little beggar struggled as if to sit up, but she was too weak to have any strength in her body.

The little one hummed softly, as if he was afraid that he would scare her by speaking too loudly. He quickly crouched down as he spoke, signaling that she didn't have to get up. Then he touched her forehead with his hand, and it was still hot.

It's hotter than in the morning when he left!

The little one's brow furrowed

"Xiao Zhao, I'll take you to Lang Zhong later!"

The little beggar known as Xiao Zhao shook his head reluctantly

"No need, Xiao Zhao can still withstand it. Besides, Brother Xue, where did you get the money? The money you begged for every day was only about ten copper coins, and you had to hand over eighty percent of the money to Brother Hai, and the rest of the money was only enough for you to eat! And in the past two days, you have even distributed food to me, and you are hungry."

At the end, Xiao Zhao couldn't help but choke.

"Don't cry, a kind old gentleman gave me a silver coin today!

Seeing this, the little guy had another headache, and the last thing he could see was other people's tears.

The full name of the little guy is Xue Zha, and the girl who is sick and lying on the ground is called Xiao Zhao. Xue Zha had become a beggar since he could remember, and he knew Xiao Zhao at that time.

The two of them have always been Haige's subordinates. Brother Hai is also a beggar, but Brother Hai is an adult, except for the two of them, there are two or three little beggars under him.

Children like Xue Zha and them are especially easy to win the sympathy of passers-by, so it is especially easy to get money.

This also aroused the covetousness of other adult beggars.

After all, they are children, and even if they want money, they are powerless to protect them. In the end, he was snatched by other beggars.

However, some beggars are stronger and fight harder, and other beggars will give him three points. is like Brother Hai in the mouths of Xue Zha and the others.

Brother Hai gathered the beggar dolls nearby and asked them to help him beg, and eighty percent of the begging money was handed over to twenty percent for himself.

And Haige's only responsibility is to protect them from being bullied by other beggars.

Hai Ge has always done a good job of this.

Xue Zha and Xiao Zhao have always been the 'right-hand men' under Haige.

Xue Zha has good eyesight and can often meet kind-hearted passers-by.

Xiao Zhao is because girls are more likely to cause others to pity.

This oppressive treatment made other beggar dolls barely fed, while Xiao Zhao and Xue Zha were slightly better.

But this fragile balance was upset just a few days ago.

Xiao Zhao is sick! And he can't afford to get sick!

Xiao Zhao was also sick before, and after a few days, he would be fine, and there was no big problem.

But this time, Xiao Zhao has been sick for three or four days, and it is getting worse and worse, his body is getting weaker and weaker, and he can't even stand up.

Xue Zha saw it in his eyes and remembered it in his heart, and couldn't help but ask Brother Hai for help. He knew that Brother Hai had always hidden the money they begged for, and there should be a lot of it in the past few years.

However, the hateful Brother Hai refused to give money for Xiao Zhao to see a doctor. The indifference between the words made Xue Zha very angry.

Xue Zha had no choice but to try his best to beg every day, hoping to save a little money to take Xiao Zhao to see Langzhong.

Finally, the emperor lived up to his wishes, and Xue Zha had a silver coin in his account today, so he hurriedly came back to take Xiao Zhao to see a doctor.

Just as Xue Zha helped Xiao Zhao up and was about to leave, there was a cold snort at the gate of the courtyard

"What are you two going to do?!"

Xue Zha and Xiao Zhao were shocked when they heard this, and hurriedly looked up.

A middle-aged man with dirty clothes and a foul face was standing at the door.

Exclamations erupted from both of their mouths at the same time

"Brother Hai?!"