Compared with four years ago, Shao Guang was already a Luotuo appearance at this time, a robe on his body had been washed white and almost difficult to distinguish its own color, two deep vertical eyebrows, the original square cheeks were obviously thinner a lot, more and more sharp, at this time, although he rushed out of the door angrily, but his eyes were blank and could not hide his frustration, but he was in a hurry to go out, but he was hurriedly trotted and almost stepped on the outer figure down the steps of the man to pull his arm, but one was unstable, it can be seen that the footsteps are vain and the soul is not guarded.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but let out a soft "huh", and then paid attention to the one who chased Shao Guang out.

A very raw man, born with a good pair of thick eyebrows, but no big eyes match, but the eyes are small but exquisite, fair complexion, lips and chin but slightly messy shallow beard, at a glance seems to be standing for a year, strange is that if the young man is not crowned, just tied his hair and not crowned, when he stands upright, he has a straight waist, and he has recovered his graceful demeanor, and the ridiculous gait like a duck when he chased down the stairs just now is completely different, and then look at the clothes, brocade robe and embroidered collar, it should be a rich and noble background, but Zhou has not seen a jade pendant, It is very different from the dress and appearance of the scribes at the time, and there is an indescribable weirdness all over the body.

Listening to his voice, it is low and powerful, which is consistent with his appearance, and he really doesn't look like an uncrowned boy.

"Brother Shao Jiu!" The strange man saw Shao Guang's empty eyes, but he still stubbornly wanted to break free from his retention, and became more and more anxious: "It's me who is not good, I want to have a break with Brother Jiu, so I shouldn't invite those mediocre people, the gentleman is here to confess to Brother Jiu, Brother Jiu must not take those to heart." ”

After speaking, he hurriedly bowed and bowed, and his attitude was sincere, obviously not pretending.

Shao Guang let out a long sigh and picked up the strange man: "Brother gentleman is so fast, it's really a shame for the foolish brother, they are not bad, I have been ranked first for four years in a row, and I have not even passed the exam, let alone mention the title of the emperor's list, I am conceited and talented, I was originally arrogant and crazy, and I have even more tired of the gentleman's brother, you have been lifting people in the exam for two consecutive years, but because I failed the list, I was perfunctory in the provincial exam, otherwise according to the talent of the gentleman's brother, why not fail the two exams?" ”

"Brother Jiu's knowledge is clearly above me, and a fall may be bad luck, and he has not been successful for four consecutive years, obviously someone is obstructing him, trying to be unfair, and the official system is defeated, what is the use of me coming from such a background? is bound to share weal and woe with Brother Jiu, if Brother Jiu doesn't meet Bole with discernment, I don't want to be this official. The strange man waved his hand: "Brother Jiu, go back with me, we are the masters of this banquet, and those mediocre people should leave if they want to go, and dare to laugh at Brother Jiu after eating and drinking for nothing, I will not allow it." ”

Eleven Niang couldn't help but be surprised when she heard this, this man actually took the exam perfunctorily for Shao Guangluodi, and shared the joys and sorrows to such an extent, although it was a little naïve and ridiculous, but it was not unjust.

Although she met Shao Guangcai for the third time, but this person's straightforward and sharp temperament gave her a deep impression, but she didn't pay too much attention to it, and she happened to meet it today.

After all, the two warm pavilions are not far apart, and Shao Guang and the two are almost standing in front of the window talking, and Eleven Niang is not good to keep peeping, she gently closed the window, and returned to the table to sit down and muttered.

"Fifth sister knows Shao Borong?" Lu Li also sat down closely, of course, he didn't think that Shi Niang's peeping was just because of curiosity and other idle disputes.

Eleven Niang told Lu Li about the first time she saw Suzhou.

"Although Shao Borong is crazy, but the history is very solid, the poetry is even better, he is a child with a surname, the family will bring some help, he himself also knows the practice of throwing papers to build momentum before the trial, four years ago when I met him at the table, I saw that he has established a very good reputation among the scholars, to say that a year and four years can not even pass the test, it should be the reason for Suzhou." Lu Li said.

"Jing Zhao Yin Mao Tend." Shi Niang sneered: "Back then, it was just a quarrel between Pingshui, and this person was so sure to report to such a point, and he thwarted Shao Guang for four consecutive years. ”

The Great Zhou Imperial Examination is only divided into two levels, one is the local state and county examination, and those who pass the examination are elected to Beijing to participate in the provincial examination hosted by Shangshu Province, but because often the provincial examination is mostly Chang'an, Wannian two counties raise people, or the local state and county and Beijing school recommend tribute students, and the state, county and township tribute can be listed in the list of rare and rare, so many talented people are willing to flock to Kyoto to solve the examination, which is the reason why Shao Guangben is a person from Yushan but came to Kyoto to apply for the examination.

However, at this time, the imperial examination system was far less perfect than that of later generations, and the examination was generally presided over by the county order and even sometimes the county Cheng.

Although in the past two years, because of the high-level fighting methods of Wei Mao and Xue Feng, the Chang'an Order and the Wannian Order have been exchanged, but Mao Chao has Mao Wei's support, Jing Zhaoyin's position is still stable, Shao Guang himself is not aware of the root knot of being hit and ambition, not to mention the people in the camp of Xue Qian and Feng Bozhang who are in the camp to get rid of Mao Tend's secret suppression in response to the situation in the court, although it is unlikely that Cao Gang will be controlled by Mao Tend, and it is not difficult for Mao Tend's only need to use a little means to instigate Cao Gang to depose people, Shao Guang's foundation in Kyoto is limited, Naturally, the repeated failure of a scribe in a mere world will not attract the attention of the high-level, but in fact, Shao Guang is by no means the only one who thinks that his talent has repeatedly failed.

"At present, Chang'an has replaced Yu Wensheng, and it is not necessary that there will be a new atmosphere in the coming year." Lu Li said again.

Shi Niang shook her head: "It's hard to say, if it's really as we guessed that Yu Wensheng's plan is not small, we won't blame Mao Wei for this trivial matter, unless it ......"

"Unless the situation changes drastically, the father and Feng Bozhang completely lose power." Lu Li's finger tapped on the tea case, and suddenly looked at Eleven Niang and smiled: "Fifth sister wants to help Shao Borong?" ”

"If the current situation is maintained, I can't help it." Eleven Niang raised her eyebrows: "But according to my guess, the Queen Mother's patience is almost at the limit, and she should make some moves, and the sky will change." ”

Lu Li bowed his head, obviously agreeing.

"For the future, we need to expand the camp and accumulate wings, we are already prominent, and it is useless to win over too early, because these families have long been well versed in the stakes, and those with weak forces must not let them be tempted, I think that although Shao Guang is crazy, however, he is shallow in the world; The history is deep, and the machinery is also deep. Therefore, the gentleman and his practice are not as simple as Lu Pu; Rather than being cautious, it is better to be mad. Eleven Niang chuckled: "Shao Borong is worth collecting to help us, if the time is right, it is not impossible to help him enter the ranks." ”

Eleven Niang does not think that she and the Queen Mother can fight quickly, the strength of the two sides is fundamentally abyssive, this must be a long-term and difficult process, those who see the wind make the helmsman too early to fight for no benefit, but can cultivate and subdue the new talent to help it become a help in the future, especially those who are talented and virtuous, and it is of course beneficial to temporarily gain trust early.

"Only Shao Guang has a natural heart, and he has long been prejudiced against Brother Lu, I am afraid that it is not easy to dislike it before, but today he dissuaded him from leaving the table, although there are some inexplicable weirdness, but the concern seems to be more clear than Shao Guang, can Brother Lu know that man?" Eleven Niang asked.

"I've met a few times, but I don't know the root of his name, but it's not difficult to inquire." Lu Li bowed his head: "Allow me a few days." ”

Sure enough, three days later, Lu Li heard back, this time he took the initiative to visit Shangqingguan, but He Zhan also inquired to determine the reason for Shao Guang's fall: "Sure enough, it was Mao Tend's villain, after so many years, I have forgotten about it, but I didn't expect Mao Tendour to remember it very well, to say that the only thing this guy did in the past four years was to spend money on suppressing Shao Guang, and even spared no expense to buy Cao Gang's cronies, Chu Xin deliberately made Shao Guang fall first." ”

He Zhan sneered: "In this matter, he is done, Shao Borong's self-confidence has been frustrated, and now he is discouraged, and he has participated in the Wenhui banquet very little, but he is still strong, he has not completely broken the jar, and he still has hope." ”

Lu Li added: "Although the Yushan Shao family is a surname, there are many sons and nephews in the family, so it is said that Shao Borong is in his own family, and there are two brothers above, the eldest brother has entered the office, and he has been training in the local county office, and the second brother is weak and has no plans to enter the office, his father died early, and there is only one widowed mother to run the family, and the family background is not too good. ”

Speaking of the strange man again: "The surname is Yin Mingshen, and he is also after Xungui." ”

He Zhan felt very strange: "I haven't heard of this person." ”

"Yin Shen's ancestors were originally wealthy merchants in Taiyuan, and provided money and silver for Emperor Gaozu to establish the Great Zhou, so Gaozu was named the Marquis of Jianye, and specially allowed five generations to succeed, but unfortunately later became involved in the party to compete for the title, but because the original family wealth was quite rich, the children were still fighting for weapons, and the management was not only empty, but also had a few officials by the imperial examination, and was still a well-dressed family." Lu Li said with a smile: "The fifth sister called him weird, he should have been confused by his appearance, Yin Shen looks as if he has reached the age of establishment, but in fact, he is ...... Before the crown, it was just eighteen. ”

Eleven Niang: ......

It's really a teenager and an old man.

"Yin Shen got acquainted with Shao Guang two years ago, and became close friends at first sight because of like-mindedness, and wanted to help Shao Guang, but Shao Guang refused to grant money, and even clothes were repeatedly refused, and the two were indeed gentlemen's friends."

He Zhan and Lu Li looked at each other, and the two of them bowed their heads at the same time - Shao Guang and Yin Shen are indeed friends.

Eleven Niang said: "Brother Lu and Shishilang, you also have to be prepared, I have a hunch that if it is not bad, next year, you will also take the exam in the current field, of course, there is Wang Qilang." ”

After she finished speaking, she chuckled at the corner of her lips: "We are ready to endure for many years, and we should also go further." ”