Prime Minister

Chapter 317 After the Exam
Desheng Building next to Daxiangguo Temple.

After the exam, Wang Kui, He Qi and several Bianjing businessmen and singers were drinking wine.

Wang Kui studied in Daxiangguo Temple for several months, and during that period, he couldn't help being lonely several times, and wanted to sneak to the Fireworks and Willow Alley to have fun.After all, he experienced it in the romantic field, but in the end he was able to bear it.

But now that he was in the department, he no longer had any scruples. He Qizhi immediately arranged a fireworks place for the other party to have fun.

A wealthy businessman raised his glass to Wang Kui and said with a smile, "Your Majesty Wang, I would like to congratulate you on your success."

Xunji, another wealthy businessman, said with a smile, "It's not just that you will succeed immediately, you need to be a third-class academician, so that you can match the talents of high-ranking officials."

Wang Kui smiled and said: "I dare not expect extravagantly to be third class in the department. Except for Mr. Wu Zhengsu, no one in this dynasty has entered third class. Wang really dare not expect extravagantly."

He Qi smiled and said: "You see that the officials are humble, don't they?"

The one-man businessman smiled and said: "Just because of the face of Mr. Fu, which of the examiners would dare not sell your face."

Another person laughed and said: "Yes, if you enter the senior official human system department this time, you don't have to leave Beijing, you can go directly to Beijing officials."

Wang Kui smiled reservedly and said nothing.

Seeing this, the two businessmen laughed aloud.Just as he was about to reveal it, Wang Kui lowered his voice and said, "To tell the truth, Mr. Fu promised before the exam that if he gets into the fourth class in the department, he can stay in Beijing, and if he gets into the fifth class, he will return to Beijing on his behalf. "

The two businessmen expressed surprise and said: "So we will have to rely more on senior officials in the future."

He Qi smiled and said: "You see, our official Wang is a straightforward person, and even told you about the private affairs with Mr. Fu."

The two businessmen hurriedly said: "I know, I know. The two of us are very tight-lipped, and we must not disclose it to outsiders."

Wang Kui smiled and said, "I can still trust you two, but it's better to stay in Beijing if you can stay in Beijing."

A businessman rubbed the singer next to him and said with a smile: "Yes, Mr. Wang, Bianjing is better. The skin of the women in Bianjing is as smooth as satin. Where can I find it outside?"

After finishing speaking, the diva beside her also smiled charmingly.

Everyone laughed when they saw this.

After drinking for three rounds, Wang Kui said somewhat complacently: "Okay, there is no need to gossip, since we meet, we are destined. Our seats are always full of guests, and the wine is not empty."

Several people laughed and said: "Your official Wang is really cheerful, drink, drink."

Immediately after everyone drank, the two businessmen left.

Before leaving, the merchant not only forgot the money for the wine, but also gave each of them 20 taels of silver.

Wang Kui looked at the silver, and said to He Qi worriedly: "The courteous people must ask for something, they won't ask me to ask for a rich man or something."

He Qi laughed and said, "Brother Junmin, what can 20 taels of silver accomplish? Not only have you underestimated Mr. Fu, but you have also underestimated yourself."

Wang Kui said: "It's just that this free fortune is always a little unrealistic."

He Qi smiled and said: "Brother Junmin, don't worry, how could I harm you? Just now the merchant surnamed Wang was in the cotton cloth business, but now a merchant surnamed He is blocking his door everywhere. The door killed the other party. As for the businessman surnamed Fang, he is fine, but he also has a lot of business in Bianjing, but he also wants to make more friends with officials on weekdays."

"Don't worry, they won't ask you for help before you are married to a rich family. This meal is just a way for them to recognize you and show their love to you first, and when you become the son-in-law of a rich family in the future, they will beg you logically." Help. There is absolutely no reason in this world to ask for help when something is imminent. Everyone first paves the way slowly. Don't worry, these wealthy businessmen are all good people, and they are very smart when asking for help and giving gifts. .”

Hearing this, Wang Kui said in relief: "I'm relieved now. I can get 20 taels of silver in this way, and the money is too easy to earn. Brother He, I have no other intentions, but I am afraid of trouble in the future."

He Qi's face changed slightly, he knew that Wang Kui's words were stabbing himself.He brokered a deal to take 20 taels of silver, but Wang Kui thought he had taken too much?
He Qi said calmly: "Brother Junmin, I have never been on a diplomatic trip. I don't know that these Bianjing businessmen spend a lot of money. In this Bianjing city, a family property of [-] guan is not considered rich, and there are millions of them."

"Money can be said to be everywhere, so we have to find a way to get it. But if brother Junmin is worried that he will cause trouble in the future, I will push it away for you."

Wang Kui hurriedly said: "Brother He, you also know that I am not good at socializing with these merchants. Now you and I are in the same boat. It's just that you also know that I have too many things to do. worry."

He Qi smiled and said: "It's okay, the current plan is to get married to a rich woman. If you marry a rich family, except for the serious crime of treason, you can press down on the big things. You said that the previous things were not in Bianjing. There must be an uproar, why no one has troubled you so far, it is because of Fu Xianggong."

Wang Kui heaved a long sigh.

He Qidao: "Brother Junmin, what are you doing?"

Wang Kui sighed: "You are right, but for some reason, the lady from the rich family treats me much colder. I am afraid that the marriage will change."

He Qi comforted him: "As soon as the news of your entry into the department tomorrow comes out, the rich family will look at you with admiration."

"If not?" Wang Kui asked.

He Qidao: "No, brother Junmin, you can only leave Beijing quickly to take office, and avoid the limelight first. By the way, did you hear that there is a king outside the palace who favors you very much?"

Wang Kui said: "You are talking about Wang Jiefu. He is very fond of my articles. But after the palace examination, I visited twice at home, but he ignored me. I heard that this person is unreasonable. He was originally with Ouyang Uncle Yong, Zeng Gong and others are kind to each other, but because of their bad relationship with Mr. Han, they have alienated them, and now they only associate with some people who have no ambitions, which doesn't seem to be very good."

He Qidao: "Brother Junmin, I think there must be deep meaning in the promotion of you by the imperial system. I have read his articles, and he is extremely talented. There may be a chance to worship the sun. Brother Junmin, don't miss this opportunity."

Wang Junmin knew that He Qi was knowledgeable, but this time he didn't take it seriously.

Wang Anshi and Han Qi had a bad relationship, so what about the two officials, they won't be able to stay in the court in the future, so what's the use of going to befriend him now?

But it is said that Zhang Yue returned home after finishing the six theories of the secret pavilion in Chongwen hall.

He didn't speak when he got home, but closed the door to write articles.

The topics he wrote were.

"Two Forms Produce Four Elephants", "Punishment Can Be Ruled Anywhere", "Governance of the World and Military Rituals", "How to Cultivate Talents in a Nation", "Jiuyi's Destiny to Regulate a State", "Why It's Not as Good as Gongbi and Four Horses to Enter This Way"

This is the first year of Jingde, when Fu Bi took the examination of Maocaiyi and other subjects.

Zhang Yue didn't think too much about it at the time, but now that he had enough spare energy after finishing the six theories, he went home and wrote down the six theories in one go.After writing the six chapters, Zhang Yue seemed to be able to vent a little bit of the literary spirit accumulated in his chest, like a big river flowing into the sea.

After finishing the article, Zhang Yue folded his clothes and went to sleep.

Zhang Shi also found it very strange to see that his younger brother closed the door by himself without saying a word when he returned home after his academic examination, and didn't even eat.

Zhang Shi thought, could it be that the system exam is too difficult?Did my normally arrogant younger brother fail the exam suddenly, so he went home behind closed doors?

During this period, dozens of waves of guests came to visit Zhang Yue at his residence.

Zhang Shi couldn't push it, so he had to tell him that as soon as Zhang Yue returned home after the exam, they were bored in the room alone, and no outsiders were seen.

Among the crowd, some thought it was justifiable, and some thought it was because they did not do well in the exam.

So they said a few words with understanding, such as the difficulty of the Six Theories of the Secret Pavilion, which is well known in the world and so on.

The next day, Zhang Yue slept until he was exposed to the sun before getting up.

The Sixth Theory of the Secret Pavilion was tested on August [-]th.

If the six papers enter the fourth class, the candidates will take the imperial examination in the Chongzheng Palace on August 25th.

Generally speaking, the imperial court will notify candidates to take part in the imperial examination on August 25, and even sooner, on August [-], when the examiner finishes correcting the papers and submits them to the government, the candidates will be notified.

Zhang Yue happened to be chatting with Zhang Shi about their daily life.

I haven't been home for more than three months, and the family has changed a lot.

First of all, Zhang Qiu participated in the "mixed supplementary" examination of the Guozijian in May. This time, more than 1000 candidates took part in the examination in Beijing.However, the Jinshi Department of the Imperial College only recorded ten people, but Zhang Qiu finally became the No.2 Chinese style, and now he has also become a Tai student.

Zhang Yue couldn't help being both surprised and happy when he heard it.

As for Zhang Shi, although it has been two months, I am very happy to mention it now. Although I have not studied, so is my son.

"However, your Senior Brother Guo also failed this time."

Zhang Yue was taken aback when he heard the words, and remained silent for a long time.

Zhang Shi said: "Third brother, I don't blame you, senior brother Guo, who knows that there are too many people in the exam. You senior brother Guo..."

"How is he now?"

Zhang Shi said: "He was going back to Nanjing to study, but I persuaded him again and again, saying that there will be a mixed job in May next year."

Zhang Yue said: "Even if you enter the Imperial College next year, you won't be able to pass the provincial examination the following year."

Zhang Shi lost his face and said: "Then you have to wait another four years, third brother, you have such a good relationship with Senior Brother Guo, you always have to help him, and you tell Lu that you are not a teacher or student?"

Zhang Yue remembered that he wanted to introduce Senior Brother Guo to Lu Zhidao, but he refused.

Zhang Yue shook his head and said: "Senior Brother Guo must agree to such a matter. I can't make decisions for him."

Zhang Yue remembered that Guo Xuexue and brother Guo's wife and children were still in their hometown.

Zhang Yue said: "The current plan is to bring his old father, wife and children to Bianjing. Let's hire a car and a boat so that his family will not have to work hard on the journey, and we must not tell Senior Brother Guo first. .”

"It's easy to have a wife and children, but I'm afraid Guo Xuexue won't leave his homeland."

Zhang Yue thought of Guo Xuexue's hunched back when he saw him for the last time, and almost cried with sadness.

Zhang Yue said: "I have to give it a try anyway. I will write a letter myself to see if I can persuade Mr. Don't talk about this matter, how is Huang Anzhong? There is a letter."

Zhang Shi said: "He has returned to Shao Wu's hometown and sent you a letter to report his safety."

Zhang Yue was also relieved to hear that Huang Lu had returned to Shaowu Army. Among the people around him, Huang Lu was probably the only one who lived the most transparent life without being burdened by things outside of him.

At this moment, I am somewhat envious of him.

(End of this chapter)