Three birthday congratulations almost caused Qi Niang to die at the age of six.

Li Ke was really ashamed to be a Weng, and hurriedly asked the cook to organize a banquet, and it was silk and satin, and it was jade treasures to send it to Qi Niang.

When the Wang family heard about this, they were jealous for a while.

After three rounds of drinking, father and son can also take advantage of the slight drunkenness to say a few intimate words.

Li Ke's weather-beaten face was dyed red, and he didn't look so stern: "Since you have Qi Niang, you won't go out anymore when you come back this time, right?" ”

This is asking Li Bai.

Li Bai was silent for a moment, scooped up the wine jar and poured a small half bowl for him, filled it for himself, and drank it happily before saying: "In the family for so many days, Aya really doesn't know who Qi Niang is?" ”

Li Ke glared at him and didn't say anything.

Qi Niang saw the sky and called Erlang "Master", he couldn't guess that it was someone else's child.

How can their Li family be blessed to raise such an alert and courageous little girl, only one wooden girl who treats the three gangs and five constants as a pro-Aya.

Li Ke thought about it and couldn't help but turn his head to look at Qi Niang.

Qi Niang was feasting on the side, and when she saw Ah Weng looking at her, she had to hand over the half-eaten leg of mutton with a puzzled look: "Ah Weng, are you next?" ”

Li Ke laughed: "Ah Weng doesn't eat, our Qi Niang wants to eat strong, and we can knock down the reckless man who bullied you with one hand." ”

Qi Niang is serious: "Ah Weng, Qi Niang doesn't need to be strong, she can also bring down the reckless man." ”

The corners of Li Bai's mouth twitched when he heard this: "No matter who bullies her, she bullies others." ”

Qi Niang snorted and turned her head to express her dissatisfaction with Li Bai.

Li Ke didn't believe the words of the master and apprentice at first. Qi Niang finished gnawing on the leg of mutton, wiped the corner of Li Bai's robe with her oily hand, and picked up the saber by the way to demonstrate a set of daily swordsmanship to Ah Weng.

The eyes of the old man who was close to the sixtieth year lit up, and he couldn't wait to rob Li Bai of this apprentice on the spot.

Although Li Ke was a merchant and walked in the Western Regions when he was young, he was also a man who fought with swords. (1) Over the years, he has made many friends and enemies, so he always wants to keep his distance from his family, but also to protect them.

The old man approached Li Bai and asked in a low voice: "What is the origin of Qi Niang, she has such divine power, and she is a good seedling if she is talented in the first vein of swordsmanship." ”

It's a compliment, but it's also a reminder.

Li Bai, who was immersed in drinking, simply raised his eyes and glanced at Qi Niang, the little girl was full of energy, and was teaching the weak Li Dalang to learn to wield a sword, and the jade plate on his neck slipped out at some point.

The shape of the jade plate was very popular in Chang'an a few years ago.

Li Bai sighed in his heart, but he had no intention of retreating from Chang'an. He suddenly turned his head to Li Ke and said, "Aya, no matter what, Qi Niang is my family. ”

Then he said, "I have resolved to pay tribute. This time, I went back to Mianzhou on a special trip, passed the county test, and after getting the book and other things, I had to take Qi Niang to Chang'an to participate in the Xianggong Mansion test in July of Jingzhao Mansion. ”

Li Ke was stunned: "We are merchants, 'the home of industry and commerce, no advance to the taxi' (2), you haven't forgotten." ”

The son of a merchant wants to enter the imperial examination, if it is placed in the early Tang Dynasty, Taizong and his old man will never allow it. "Shinong industry and commerce, four people and each industry", this is the guidance of the imperial court for that period. And after the empress came to power, perhaps it was her mother's family who was in business, or perhaps it was to fight against the old scholars, and the merchants gradually had the opportunity to enter the official career. ③

During the Kaiyuan period, although the probability of merchants being able to enter the office was very small, Li Bai presented a makeup mirror in Yangzhou, so it was not a big deal to get the good words of King Ning and get an opportunity to participate in the tribute.

Li Bai thought of this, and there was a bit of youthful flamboyance in his expression: "Aya, although I am a merchant, with King Ning as my guarantor, I can fight once." ”

Li Ke was silent for a long time when he heard this, and then he smiled a little lost.

The stinky boy has finally grown into the promising appearance that his aunt expects.

As a Aya, love is always restrained and deeper, Li Ke couldn't say words of encouragement to his son, so he looked at his granddaughter: "Then our Qi Niang is going to run away from home again, on the way to eat and live well and have little money, Qi Niang is still growing her body, Ah Weng has to prepare a long coil for you." ”

Li Ning was shocked: "Aye, why didn't we have the money to grow tall back then?" ”

Li Ke: "Because you don't have a brain, you can be cheated out of your money." ”

Li Dalang hid his face and went alone with a sad face.

Li Ke did not stop Li Bai from taking the tribute examination.

A few years ago, Erlang always tried to enter the office, and even wanted to take a shortcut to the south, which really made him a little worried. The father and son quarreled several times for this, and the Wang family provoked it, so Li Ke was angry and took out 300,000 yuan to tell Li Bai to get out.

Now I have the opportunity to take the road of tribute in a down-to-earth manner, which makes Li Ke feel a lot more at ease.

Qi Niang didn't understand this, and when she heard that Ah Weng was going to give her nutrition money, she was first overjoyed, and then whispered to Li Bai: "Ah Lang has to pass the county exam, otherwise, wouldn't we be losing money." ”

Li Bai: "......"

That's a bit of a point.

Qi Niang's voice was not small, Li Ke and Li Ning couldn't help laughing when they heard it.

Li Ning covered her stomach and teased Qi Niang: "Don't worry, it's just a Xianggong County test, even if I go, I can pass it, don't say Erlang." ”

Qi Niang was shocked: "It turns out that Da Lang is so powerful?!" ”

Li Ning always felt ridiculed by the little girl, scratched her head and explained to a few people: "Aya and Erlang haven't returned home for a long time, I'm afraid they don't know yet, and now the county lieutenant of Fengjie County is the lieutenant of Song Cheng." ”

Xianggong was popular in the Tang Dynasty, after the first year of the empress Chang'an.

At this time, the Tang Dynasty, the Xiucai Department has been abolished (the second year of Yonghui), and the subjects sent by the township tribute are mainly the Ming Jing, the Ming Law and the Jinshi Branch. On top of this, the imperial court stipulated that the county-level examination was an open examination, and the county lieutenants were responsible for the examination. ④

Fengjie County, this Song Cheng Lieutenant, is the examiner of Li Bai's county exam.

Li Ke understood: "It turned out to be him." ”

He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and explained to Li Bai again: "It's good if it's Song Chengwei." He has some business dealings with Ayer, and he should be able to make it easy for you. ”

Li Bai nodded, and seemed to be surprised by this kind of "convenience".

Qi Niang listened obediently for a long time, her eyes became more and more round, and her eyes were full of disbelief when she looked at Li Bai: "Master, Ah Weng, are you going to use money to buy the county lieutenant!" ”

Li Ke squirted out a sip of wine and smiled backwards.

Li Bai had no choice but to explain to Qi Niang: "Although the township tribute requires the county examination to be conducted first, and then to participate in the state government examination, the county-level examination in this dynasty has long been a void, and it is just a formality. ”

Therefore, the solution in the township tribute is, in fact, mainly based on the first-level examination of the state capital.

Qi Niang heard it in a fog, but understood that her master was not trying to go astray, so she patted her chest and was relieved.

*

In mid-May, when the heat spread in Mianzhou, Li Bai prepared a set of documents and set off to the county government to participate in the examination.

Although it was just a formality, he still coped with it.

Before going out, Li Ke handed over a piece of cabinet voucher to Qi Niang and told her: "When you enter the county office, remember to remind Erlang first and make up for the good land silver money owed by Da Lang." lest someone use the topic to play and spoil his business. ”

Qi Niang remembered firmly, in addition to carefully holding the sword all the way, she also had to touch the small paper in her arms from time to time to rest assured.

Li Bai wondered: "What's wrong with you, the monkey can't be idle?" ”

Qi Niang glanced at him: "You are the monkey possessed!" Your whole family is possessed by monkeys! After speaking, the little girl reacted, she seemed to be scolding herself and Ah Weng together, and hurriedly held the sword and ran away.

Qi Niang holds grudges like a small animal.

After that, along the way, he raised his chin and ignored Li Bai, no matter how the other party teased, he pretended not to see it.

It wasn't until she arrived in Fengjie County that Qi Niang took out her voucher and pretended to be old-fashioned and ordered: "Li Shibai, Ah Weng said, I want you to go to the cabinet to get some copper coins and silk silks, and help Da Lang hand over the money owed to the government first." In this way, the county government will not take the opportunity to embarrass you. ”

The corners of Li Bai's eyes twitched: "Why didn't Ah Weng tell me directly." ”

Qi Niang crossed her waist and was extremely confident: "Immature, I can't believe you." ”

The master and apprentice fought all the way and went to the cabinet to exchange the full amount of arrears, only to find that it was too eye-catching.

Qi Niang looked at the donkey cart full of wealth in front of her, and tilted her head: "Ah Lang, should we just go directly to the county office?" ”

Li Bai was very calm: "Yes, it is natural to repay debts." ”

Qi Niang felt that this was very reasonable, so she simply hugged her sword and followed majestically.

Fengjie County Ya.

Today, many scholars gathered at the door. After the county lieutenant opened the door and entered the school, the scholars would hand in the paperwork application, and at that time, they only needed to wait for the family petition and reconciliation letter issued by the county government.

Li Bai led the donkey cart, and Qi Niang escorted him with a sword, which was really conspicuous.

The officials who maintained order outside the door couldn't help but be dumbfounded when they saw this posture. Seeing Li Bai stop in front of the county yamen, the man had no choice but to step forward and say: "Today's Xianggong County test, non-test takers are not allowed to approach." If there is anything, please come back tomorrow. ”

Joke, half of this Langjun's donkey cart is loaded with silk silk, either rich or expensive, so he will not be easily offended.

Li Bai nodded and said generously: "I know, I am also a person who takes the exam." ”

There was silence in front of the door.

Xu Yan's eyes couldn't help but drift to the car, and he simply asked, "What is the thing on the donkey cart of Lang Jun?" ”

Qi Niang hurriedly came up and replied: "It's for your county order!" That's a lot of money! ”

Everyone: "......"

Good guys, in broad daylight, the township pays bribes!

The key is a county test that goes through the motions!!

The pair of conspicuous Bao masters and apprentices didn't say a word, and they attracted everyone's attention.

There are envy, doubts, and incredible and caring eyes like looking at fools......

Li Bai knew that this was a misunderstanding, so he hurriedly shook his head and said: "Don't listen to this girl's nonsense, this is the money owed to the government office, and today is just the right time to try, so I will return it together." ”

The official was even more messy: "Owe? These are? ”

Li Bai had no choice but to report to his home: "Exactly." The Li family of Mianzhou had previously traded with the government on some fields. ”

"Oh!" The official showed a look of understanding, and looked at Li Bai's eyes with some sympathy.

The sergeants in the crowd also whispered—

"Qinglian Li Dalang, the loser is the best."

"This is Li Erlang, it's really sad to have such a brother."

"It's not like to say, I don't know how to get back the cost of so many dry fields."

Li Bai has been accustomed to these sarcasms and ridicule since he was a child, and when he was a teenager, he might draw his sword and go up to fight, but today he has no such plans.

The way he wants to go, he has to learn to hibernate.

Li Bai clenched her fists and was silent, but the little Qi Niang beside her couldn't bear it, she stood her sword in front of her, and shouted: "Who said that our Da Lang is a loser!" ”

"Any dry field, it is obviously good land. Let's see, the Li family can make a fortune from these lands, and Erlang can also pay tribute to Shida! Angry with you! ”

The scholars suddenly became angry, and they pointed and pointed. Seeing this, the official had no choice but to look at Li Bai: "Lang Jun, this child servant of your family is still in charge." ”

Li Bai raised his eyebrows, smiling rather than smiling: "What's the matter?" She's right. ”

Xu Officer: ?

Gentlemen: ??