Chapter 22 The Mind of the Champion Building

Everyone bowed down again to thank the officials, and then began to put on their official robes, anyway, the weather in March is still cold, so there is no need to change clothes, it doesn't matter if you wear more clothes outside, it is not hot; Put on the crown of Jinxian, crown the hairpin on the palace flower, change into official boots, and the replaced boots can only be carried with one hand, and the other hand has to hold the wat board.

It's so awkward to look at. I don't know how people felt at that time, but the man had hairpins on his head, and he still planted a few flowers, and the more Wu Zhi thought about it, the more disgusting and awkward he felt, but following the local customs, he could only grit his teeth and endure it.

Everyone has hairpins on their heads, boots in their left hands and wat in their right hands, all of them are like clowns, which is very funny, and Wu Zhi himself can't cry or laugh.

Everyone didn't care about congratulating each other, and followed the attendant who led the way out of Donghua Gate. After walking out of the Donghua Gate, everyone found their servants or family members one after another, and handed over their boots to them for safekeeping, and those who did not have family members or servants could only discard them on the side of the road. This is cheap to watch the lively crowd on the side of the road, everyone flocked to grab it, whether it was a pair or one, everyone was smiling and cherishing the abnormal. Just kidding, this is the boots of the Jinshi master, they will take it home and give it up like a baby, I don't know if they can provide a Jinshi master in the future.

Wu Zhi and Pan Wei found Wang Er, who was waiting on the side of the road with a smile on his face, and handed him the boots. Wang Er was particularly excited, the two people who got along with him day and night, one was Zhuangyuanlang, and the other was the fifth Jinshi, he was with Rong, could he not be happy? And on weekdays, Zhuang Yuanlang is so good to him and respects him so much, he feels like a master, and he has more face when he goes out.

After a little rectification, everyone came to the front of the Xuande Gate, and the officials of the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Rites held the holy decree to open the way, Wu Zhi was in front, He Changyan was in the center, Fang Tianruo was in the back, wearing red flowers on his chest, riding on a high-headed horse, and leading the rest of the Jinshi to walk on the royal road of the imperial street, and accept the congratulations of the people on both sides of the royal road, which is called the royal street boasting officials! Horseback riding is not difficult for Wu Zhi, and as an archaeological team member before he was reborn, being able to ride a horse was just a small job requirement.

Wu Zhi, He Changyan, and Fang Tianruo walked by on horseback in front, and the rest of the people followed behind, he pretended to smile as if he was being looked at as a monkey, and everyone was full of glory and felt that the glory was abnormal.

The Royal Road is not for everyone! On both sides of the royal road, the surging crowd bowed down one after another, cheering and screaming. Even some beautiful girls and beautiful young women still throw flattering eyes at Wu Zhi from time to time, shouting Wu Zhi's name, the champion who is not yet nineteen years old, and he is handsome and chic, and they are very moved.

Walking slowly through the royal road in jubilation, Wu Zhi saw that he was still quite popular, and his unhappy heart finally had a little balance, a little less awkward, and began to enjoy all this, he began to naturally wave to the people on both sides of the royal road, which caused people's bursts of cheers and exclamations.

After a long time, when I walked to the Nanxun Gate in the outer city, the royal street boasting was finally over. At this time, it was already the unitary hour (that is, five o'clock in the afternoon), and everyone was still unsatisfied, but Wu Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, and the ordeal of happiness was finally over! Everyone gradually said goodbye and left in the mutual congratulations, talking and laughing.

"Congratulations to the virtuous brother and the first!" "Congratulations to Brother Pan Jinshi and the first!" Wu Zhi and Pan Wei didn't have time to greet each other when they passed on the rumors and praised the officials, and after the two congratulated each other, they also slowly rushed home.

Pan Wei was still immersed in excitement and couldn't extricate himself, and there were laughter and laughter all the way. Judging from his fifth-place result, there is definitely no problem with the actual lack of awarding a good point. Although it is not as dazzling as Wu Zhi, the fifth place result is already considered sky-high. Now, he still feels that everything is so incredible as if in a dream. Wu Zhi's words are really effective!

After the roll call, the yellow list will continue to be posted on the south wall of the Gongyuan by the officials of the Ministry of Rites, and will be displayed to the public for three days, announcing the world and having fun with the people, so as to show the emperor's grace.

When she returned home, before she entered the door, Xiao'e rushed from the courtyard, ran to Wu Zhi and Pan Wei with a happy face, pulled the official robes of the two of them to look east and west, and then said happily: "Brother Da Lang's official robe looks better!" Wang Er had already returned home first and told her the good news.

When Pan Wei heard this, he was immediately shocked, and his heart was a little bitter: "Can it be not good-looking?" That's the big red robe of the champion! He had no choice but to smile wryly and walk into the courtyard first.

"You girl!" Wu Zhi touched her head dotingly, then took her hand and walked into the courtyard together, and the fourteen-year-old girl grew a little taller, almost to his chin.

The courtyard is full of laughter and joy. Just when Wu Zhi was thinking about how to go out to celebrate, suddenly there was "good news!" from the front of the courtyard! Good news! Master Wu Zhi champion and first! The shouts of the cries.

As soon as the words stopped, there was another "Good news!" Good news! Master Pan Wei Jinshi and the first! The shouts of the cries.

When the four of them went out, it turned out that the officials of the Ministry of Rites who had come to report the good news had come to report the good news. When the two groups of people who came to the door saw each other, they couldn't help but look at each other: "How can there be two groups of people?" Is there a mistake? ”

The little brother who took the lead held the gold book post in both hands, looked at the four Wu Zhi who were walking out of the courtyard gate with a smile, and then bowed down and asked, "Which one is the champion of Wu Zhi?" "Which one is Master Pan Wei Jinshi?"

After receiving a definite answer, they exhaled: "My good girl, it turns out that there is no mistake, both of them are Jinshi masters!" And Zhuang Yuanlang is still so young! ”

Wu Zhi and Pan Wei each took the golden flower post and looked at it, and they were immediately happy. Good guys, these two Jinhua posts not only have the fame and origins of Wu Zhi and Pan Wei, but also densely written the titles and detailed information of more than 20 examiners at the bottom, and there are also their signed names at the back, and even Prime Minister Zhang Chun is also impressively listed!

These are two proper leaflets! Wu Zhi despised in his heart.

"Congratulations, sir!" "Congratulations, sir!" led the officials into the courtyard, and the two groups of officials were scrambling to give Wu Zhi and Pan Wei a blessing, but after speaking, they did not leave, but stood by and waited.

Wu Zhi was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized in his heart: They are waiting for money.

Just when Wu Zhi was worried about how to make money, there was a sudden sound of gongs and drums outside the courtyard gate, which was deafening, and after a while, it suddenly stopped, and a clear laughter sounded: "Brother Zhuangyuan, Zhuangyuan Lou Qian Mute is here to visit!" ”

Wu Zhi and Pan Wei hurriedly went out to inspect, and everyone also went out, and saw a carriage covered in red and hanging colors parked in front of the door, with six large boxes neatly placed on the carriage, and there were four guys from the champion building standing next to the carriage, and there were four musicians who beat gongs and drums next to them, who were drumming hard, and the gongs and drums were noisy, and Qian Mu, the owner of the champion building, was standing in front of the carriage, and was watching the two of them come over with a smile.

The surrounding neighbors had already been alarmed by their movements, and they all gathered around to see the excitement and talk about it.

"Congratulations to Wu Zhixian's brother and the first! Congratulations to Pan Weixian's brother Jinshi and the first! Seeing Wu Zhi and Pan Wei coming out, Qian Mu hurriedly waved his hand to tell the musicians to stop, then stepped forward, bowed, and respectfully said hello. He is worthy of being a profiteer, and even the virtuous brother shouted.

"Qian Dong, this is?" Wu Zhi hurriedly bowed to him in return, and then asked suspiciously.

"This is a little bit of the heart of this champion building, and I ask the two virtuous brothers to accept it!" Qian Mu smiled, and then waved his hand to the guys behind him, the guys were clever, and hurriedly opened the boxes one by one, and suddenly, the six boxes full of copper coins came into everyone's eyes, shining, and the onlookers couldn't help but gasp, dumbfounded: "So many copper coins, I'm afraid there are more than seven or eight hundred catties and more than 100,000 pieces?!" ”

Wu Zhi and Pan Wei were also a little stupid by his operation, and they came back to their senses after a while. Good guy, you can make such a big battle with a gift!

Wu Zhi wanted to push it back, but then he thought about it, Qian Mu needed him to help Zhuangyuanlou publicize, don't want it in vain, so he thanked him, and then accepted it happily.

After Qian Mu saw Wu Zhi accept the gift, his heart relaxed, and he hurriedly motioned to the musicians to beat the gongs and drums, and instructed the guys to carry the boxes into the courtyard in the sound of gongs and drums.

This commotion made everyone around know about it, and there were many discussions, they remembered Wu Zhi, Qian Mu, and Zhuangyuanlou. Qian Mu's purpose in coming here to give gifts is to publicize it with great fanfare, and now, his purpose has been achieved.

What a profiteer! Wu Zhi couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Pan Wei was even more emotional, and he was embarrassed. He finally opened his eyes today, and it turned out that the relationship could be so high-sounding and magnificent.

There are many people, and the yard is full of chickens and dogs, and it is lively. Most of the money stored at home is broken silver, and there are not so many copper coins, Wu Zhi is still having a headache how to distribute the happy money, no, the happy money came by himself, it can really be said that people are sleepy and someone sends pillows. This is the benefit and charm of being the champion and the first official! It's no wonder that everyone is getting wider and wider, and they never regret their diligent pursuit. In that case, then he's not welcome. This Qian Mu is really thoughtful, and he has solved Wu Zhi's urgent need, which can be regarded as a great favor for him!

So, Wu Zhi asked the guys in the Zhuangyuan Building to help, and the copper coins in the box were raised, and 1,000 wen per person was distributed to the officials, and the onlookers also gave 100 wen each. When the officials and neighbors had left happily, he gave each of them another 1,000 wen to the musicians, and after they had left, he took out another 4,000 wen and distributed it to the fellows. The four men hesitated at first, and only after seeing that the owner had no objection and nodded in agreement, they happily accepted it. They looked at Wu Zhi with a closer and kinder gaze, and they also felt that he was more heroic and extraordinary.

After handing out the money, one of the six boxes was empty, and the remaining five boxes were carried into the house by Wu Zhi and asked the guys to help carry them into the house and put them away. Then invited Qian Mu to have tea, Wu Zhi and Pan Wei accompanied him, the elder brother and the elder brother exchanged tea kung fu for a short time, and Qian Mu left with a satisfied farewell from all the guys.

After sending Qian Mu away, the four of them completely relaxed. Wu Zhi was also relieved, dealing with favors was really more tiring than the exam.

Relaxed, Xiao'e and Wang Er circled around the five big boxes, their eyes lit up, and they muttered to themselves, she and Wang Er are so big, they haven't seen so many copper coins! Wu Zhi and Pan Wei looked at her and Wang Er helplessly, relatively speechless.

In fact, although six boxes of copper coins seem like a lot, they are only about one hundred and twenty yuan when converted, which is only equivalent to one hundred and twenty taels of silver, and Wu Zhi now has much more money in his hands than these!

But mosquitoes are small and meat! Seeing that the two of them were happy, Wu Zhi and Pan Wei couldn't hit them well, and let them make trouble by themselves.

"Let's go out to dinner and celebrate!" Seeing that the night was getting late, when the two of them had enough of making a fuss, Wu Zhi proposed.

"Good! All right! When Xiao'e heard that she was going out to eat, she happily stopped and circled, and quickly nodded in response.

"And what do you want to eat?" Wu Zhi laughed and teased her. Now that he has money, he will earn more in the future, so he does not hesitate to spend money, and he will spend what he deserves.

"I want to eat? I want to eat the two-river perilla fish and shrimp mushrooms from Li Qing's house in Baokangmen! Xiao'e tilted her head, thought about it, shook Wu Zhi's arm and said crisply, looking at him expectantly. During this time, Wu Zhi took her, Pan Wei, and Wang Er out to find food from time to time, and she also remembered a few places where the food was good, and her mouth began to become awkward.

"Okay, let's go to Li Qing's house to eat!" Wu Zhi didn't think about it, so he agreed to her casually. Wu Zhi is now a pet sister madman, as long as it is requested by Xiao'e, he will try his best to meet her, not to mention that this is just a small request.

Pan Wei was on the side, looking at Wu Zhi and Xiao'e with a little envy, he found that the relationship between the two cousins was very good, and he didn't seem to be so kind to his own Jinlian sister. At the same time, he also found that Wu Zhi was really a very easy-going and kind person, not quite like the champion.

The four of them had a beautiful meal at Li Qing's house in Baokangmen, celebrated happily, and also satisfied Xiao'e's "tricky" mouth a little, and then the four of them walked around the Zhouqiao Night Market, and it was already late when they returned home.

Wu Zhi found that the night market in the Song Dynasty was really lively, a prosperous scene of singing and dancing. But how would people now have imagined that in more than 20 years, all this will be in ashes?

It's really impermanent! Wu Zhi was full of emotion in his heart.