Prime Minister

Chapter 51
Zhang Yue had seen the magistrate, Miao members, and Miao son.

The county magistrate has a three-foot beard that is extremely beautiful, and about thirty people look very elegant.He didn't know much about the character of the county magistrate. He only knew that he had just been transferred to the post for three months.

On the other hand, Miao Yuanwai and Miao Sanniang had a similar appearance, and he was a very thin person. On the contrary, his son was raised in vain and fat.

Seeing the three walking out, Zhang Yue and Guo Lin stepped forward together.

As soon as the county magistrate saw the roll bag beside them, he knew what they were coming, and he couldn't help but smile slightly.

He didn't like the way in the capital very much. The scholars first delivered the posts, and then sent the papers after a few days. If the officers agreed, the host and the guests would meet.

Looking at the papers is such a labor-intensive thing, how can he have such skills.First of all, people can have a general idea, and even if it is not clear at a glance, they can have a general idea.In this way, there are disadvantages of judging people by their appearance, but they can know who the other party is at a glance, and most importantly, it can save a lot of effort.

The county magistrate saw that at least the appearance of these two scholars was eye-catching. He knew that he went to the countryside to hear the news to show his intentions. Otherwise, even if he was like Mi Heng or Zuo Si, he would not be too lazy to watch their writing and know their talents.

And the two readers were pleasing to the eye.

However, the county magistrate just glanced sideways and walked by pretending to be ignorant. The soldiers on the side were very well-informed.

Said that the soldiers were going to rush, Guo Lin and Zhang Yue stepped forward together and said, "The student has heard that the minister has accepted the wise men in the city, and has come here to offer his heart-watering work!"

When the county magistrate heard this, the words fit very well, and Fushou said to himself, "I never thought about the name of this official seeking talents, and there are people who know about this remote and small place, let them come here!"

After hearing this, Miao member was very anxious, and he finally spent a lot of time, how could he be cheap to others.

But the entourage gave way, and the two approached.

The county magistrate ordered the people to accept the papers and smiled slightly: "In the past, when Han Tui became an official, he was more than happy to help him to advance. That's it, why? It's too much to see."

"I've only been in the county for a few months now, but half the boxes of articles have been submitted. The talent of Pucheng's literary talents is true."

Aside from member Miao, as well as several public servants, they didn't know how to answer when they heard this, so they could only laugh awkwardly.

Member Miao looked at his son frequently, but saw that he was only scratching his head there.

At this time, Zhang Yue opened his mouth and said: "In the past, Bai Juyi sent an article to Chang'an to write to his senior Gu Kuang. When the senior saw his name, he laughed and said that it is not easy to live in Chang'an. After reading his poem, "Leaving Liyuan to grow grass, one year old and one withering prosperity", Fu Yun said 'Once you have a word, it is easy to live'."

"There are many books in the line, because the name of Xianggong seeking talents has spread far and wide, but if a county can get one talented person, it is enough for the court. The boy also asked Xianggong to see and teach him when he made a false statement."

Member Miao immediately said: "A little village boy who dares to call himself a talented person in front of Lingjun, I really don't know where the confidence comes from. Get out!"

The county magistrate said slowly, "Wait. What's your name?"

Saying that, the magistrate took Zhang Yue's roll bag from someone else.

Zhang Yue was shocked and said: "Report to Xiang Gong, the name of the boy is Zhang Yue."

The county magistrate smiled slightly and said, "Zhang Yue? Is it a child of the Zhang family?" After speaking, he looked at Zhang Yue and saw that he was dressed in plain clothes. He should not be a child of an official family. One or two.

Then the magistrate took a look at the scroll, and immediately nodded: "Good word!"

"Don't dare to be worthy, how dare the boy's words be ugly in front of Xianggong." Zhang Yue thought about it, but still did not reveal Zhang Youzhi's name on this occasion.

The county magistrate said: "This official never exaggerates, your words can be seen at first glance. At your age, I have never seen a few who write better than you. If I expected it well, your regular script is a teacher of Wei and Jin Dynasties. ? No, there is still some seal script meaning."

Zhang Yue said sincerely: "Xianggong is really a discerning eye, the boy learns the seal script, and then writes the regular script in the seal style."

After Zhang Yue said goodbye to Zhang Youzhi, the seal script had indeed arrived.

The magistrate smiled and read Zhang Yue's article carefully. The article was "Righteousness", and he didn't dare to be interested in the magistrate, but it was really comfortable to read the word hastily, and there was no ink on the surface of the scroll. The son seems to be taught by a famous teacher, but this son neither voluntarily confided, nor did he take the initiative to ask.

The county magistrate did not know that Zhang Yue learned seal art from Zhang Youzhi, but this habit was cultivated by Guo Xueyan.

The experience of later generations is also the same. People who read well must first have a good reading habit.Just like Xueba Xue Shen, his manuscripts are neater and neater than many people's scrolls.

If the Ming and Qing imperial examination papers are read once, whether the words are good or not is another matter, and the neatness of the papers will make the examiners very comfortable.

And Guo Xueyan cultivated Zhang Yue from this point by bit. After each reading, the paper was neatly arranged, the brush and ink were sparsely washed, and Zhang Yue was changed all at once. Smelly bug.

There is perseverance in the heart, there are rules in learning, and the same is true when it falls on the scroll surface.

Immediately, the magistrate picked up Guo Lin's paper again, and nodded silently again, the word was even better.

The county magistrate smiled and said to the Miao member: "I didn't expect that there are some talents in your village with only [-] households."

When Miao Yuanwai heard the words, his face was ashen, as if Zhang Yue and Guo Lin had stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars from them for no reason.But he couldn't deny it at the moment, so he could only laugh with embarrassment.

While reading the article, the county magistrate said to Guo Lin, "What's your name?"

Guo Lin's lips and body were trembling at this moment, Zhang Yue snickered secretly in his heart when he saw this scene.

Guo Lin said respectfully and respectfully, "I was inquired by the relatives, and the name of this kid is Guo Lin."

In fact, the names of Zhang Yue and Guo Lin were written on every page of the volume, but the magistrate's question showed respect.

The county magistrate said: "The two of you have good articles. This official will recruit Yizi to study at the Huanghua Pavilion in this county next month. You can come and try."

Zhang Yue and Guo Lin were overjoyed and said yes at the same time.

Seeing the two of them take the lead from the side, he spent a lot of money today, and how much effort he spent on preparations, how could they let these two take the lead.

Member Miao immediately winked at his son, who was scratching his back with his hands boredly.Hearing his father's urging, he immediately took out the roll bag and said, "My husband wrote this."

The magistrate was looking at Guo Lin's paper halfway, when he was suddenly interrupted like this, his brows slightly wrinkled.

However, he received money from members other than Miao, and received this kind of hospitality, but he did not show it on his face.Moreover, when he first came to the capital, he also sent papers to the Gongqingmen everywhere, begging someone to appreciate him.

"Alright." The county magistrate nodded, feeling that the past was passing by like smoke and dust, and he couldn't help sighing deeply.

Guo Lin clenched his fists, his article was half read by the magistrate, but was interrupted by Miao Yuanwai.Destroying someone's fame is like murdering someone and setting fire to it.

"Xianggong, my child is the most diligent in practicing calligraphy on weekdays. I have invited several famous teachers to guide me. They all praise my child's talent for learning calligraphy."

After speaking, Miao Yuanwai opened his son's papers in front of the county magistrate with a diligent look on his face.

The county magistrate looked at Miao's words again, and almost felt like pinching his nose, as if he had taken a gulp of foot-washing water.

"You don't need to read this word again!"

The county magistrate shook his head with a pale face: "I don't know how many Yanliu's copybooks I will look at when I go back, so that this turbid atmosphere can be removed."

Young Master Miao didn't know if the magistrate was mocking, but he knew the word "Yan Liu", referring to the two calligraphers of the Tang Dynasty, Yan Zhenqing and Liu Gongquan.

So Young Master Miao said complacently: "I am ashamed to be praised by Xianggong, and I am ashamed to be worthy of it. What are the words of Yan Liu and the two of you... How do you say that... How dare you compare Yan Liu with Yan Liu?"

Hearing this, the county magistrate glanced at the Miao member outside, but when he saw the other party's head, he was about to put his head on the ground.

The county magistrate smiled lightly: "Young master is really a genius, a genius!"

After speaking, the magistrate walked away.

"Xianggong! Xianggong!" Member Miao chased a few steps outside, annoyed, turned back and kicked Miao Gongzi in anger and scolded, "If you haven't caught up with Xianggong and wait on the side, do you still need me to teach it?"

"Father, how can I say it wrong, you kicked me and hurt me."

Member Miao hurriedly said: "Dad just kicked it casually, where did it hurt? Does it hurt? Daddy will rub it for you, and then catch up with Lingjun first."

Young Master Miao immediately ran after the magistrate, while Miao Yuanwai turned to look at Zhang Yue coldly, Guo Lin said, "I'll settle this account later!"

Miao Member Wai scolded Miao Sanniang again and said: "And you eat inside and out, and you actually help outsiders to lose face to your brother."

Zhang Yue said: "Don't say anything about Miao, let you go away..."

Member Miao glared at Zhang Yue angrily and quickly followed.

"Let's go, I'll take you out of the village." Miao Sanniang wiped away tears.

The three walked under the two rows of mulberry trees at the entrance of the village, but saw the sunset slanting on the mulberry leaves, the scenery at sunset.

Miao Sanniang suddenly said: "The ancients often said that Sang Yu is where I return to, and where is my return?"

Guo Lin asked with concern, "Sanniang, why are you saying this?"

Miao Sanniang shook her head and said, "Father, he wants to give me to others. He doesn't care how old the other party is. Does he want to continue the chorus? He just asks how much the bride price is?"

Guo Lin felt stuffy in his chest when he heard the words: "Sanniang, how much dowry does your father want?"

Miao Sanniang said, "What are you asking about?"

"No...no..."

Miao Sanniang shook her head and said, "I don't know why I'm telling you all this? I'll send you here. The next time I see me, I may already be married."

Guo Lin was so sad that he almost cried, Zhang Yue coughed, "Senior brother, if you have anything to say, tell Sanniang immediately!"

Guo Lin struggled for a while: "When Sanniang arrives...you must invite me and my junior brother to a wedding wine!"

Zhang Yue almost spat out a mouthful of old blood when he heard the words.

"Junior sister take care, we're leaving."

The two brothers returned to Wuxi and walked beside the stream with the sound of running water in their ears.

Above the head is a bright moon shining down, and the moon is beating on the stream.

"If a member of Miao is watching the bride price and marrying a daughter, how much money do I have to pay to marry Sanniang?" Speaking of which, Guo Lin suddenly said with a heartfelt sorrow, "But no matter how much money, I can't go out. ."

Zhang Yue said: "Senior brother, let me teach you a word, don't bully the poor!"

"Don't bully the poor!" Guo Lin said in shock, "Junior brother, this is a good sentence! Is there another sentence?"

"Well, don't bully the middle-aged and poor."

Guo Lin's face changed when he heard this.

"Then in a few decades, don't bully the old and the poor! If people don't die, they will eventually succeed! The dead are the greatest!"

Guo Lin sighed after hearing the words: "Junior Brother, I know you have good intentions, and you always say some funny things to relieve my worries."

Zhang Yue said: "Senior brother, we also walked home at night like this a few months ago. You said let me see how high the sky is, why don't you want to see it yourself?"

Guo Lin smiled wryly.

"How can you do it if you don't try, even if you lose, that's fine."

Guo Lin turned his head and said, "Junior Brother is right!"

Although the cold wind on the spring night is cold, the bright moon is in the sky, the stars are full of pillars, and the breeze blows across the cheeks of the two.

After a hard winter, the grass under my feet is already thriving.

"Senior brother, you see that this stream is actually a west stream, come home with us!" Zhang Yue pointed at the stream in front of him and said excitedly.

Guo Lin shook his head and said, "Junior Brother, what's so joyful about this?"

Zhang Yue said: "When we were studying, we all felt that we would be successful in the future, but when I saw this stream, I often thought of its end to take a look, but when I got the idea, it never went to the end."

"There are too many things in vain, but time is like a river going east, and it will never return, but this stream can still flow west, how do you know how life can't be younger!"

Guo Lin burst into tears when he heard this.

"Senior brother, what do you think about the most at this moment?"

"I want to study hard and make progress, and repay my filial piety to my parents in the future!" Guo Lin wiped away tears.

Zhang Yue nodded slowly and said, "The same is true for me. Don't take it easy when you're young, don't care if he will be successful in the future? Just do it."

Just when the two were about to go to the county exam, Jiayou's two-year provincial exam was also about to start in Bianjing.

(End of this chapter)