I go to the ancient imperial examinations

Chapter 264
"Big brother went back to the capital beforehand." Zhan Feiyu put down the letter, his joyful mood fell to the bottom in an instant, and he sat listlessly in front of the table.

"Forbidden Dragon Guard is busy with business." He Nuan said in a warm voice, and fiddled with the charcoal basin with a copper stick, "When I have time, Master Qi will definitely come to visit Miss."

Knowing that Gui knew, but still feeling a little uncomfortable, Zhan Feiyu read the letter again, and finally handed it to He Nuan to light it in a charcoal basin, "Let's go back to Xiangwu County in the afternoon."

Zhan Feiyu traveled a long distance from Huai'an Mansion to Weizhou. Although she was sending a letter to General Yang for Xueshi Gu, Zhan Feiyu couldn't figure out what schemes Xueshi Gu had in mind, and she didn't even think about guessing. I won't hurt myself.

As for what Old General Yang and Yang Shoucheng would think, Zhan Feiyu didn't care. Once the letter was delivered, his mission was completed.

"That's good, it's inconvenient to live here." He Nuan nodded agreeingly, it's not convenient for basic necessities, let alone the difference between men and women.

"I'm going to ask General Yang to resign, and we'll leave after lunch." Zhan Feiyu patted his cheeks. It was a cold day, and it was a big test to push the door out of a warm room.

He Nuan also came out, went to the kitchen to prepare lunch, and asked He Sheng to go to the mountain to hunt a rabbit or something for an extra meal.

In the main room, Yang Xu was practicing calligraphy. He was probably stimulated by Zhan Feiyu's studiousness. Even the one he disliked the most, Yang Xu didn't repel him as before. Instead, he read with patience.

"You want to go?" Hearing Zhan Feiyu's words, Yang Xu raised his head suddenly, shook his hand, and a drop of ink fell on the paper, instantly blurring a big black spot.

Old General Yang, who was sitting in the main seat, glanced at his lost grandson, guilt flashed across his eyes.

On weekdays, Xu'er and the children in the village couldn't play together. This time Xiaoyu came. Although he only stayed for seven or eight days, Xu'er was obviously very happy. No matter how strong a child is, he needs playmates.

"I plan to go to the south to study before it snows." Zhan Feiyu is afraid of the cold, and the door of the main room is open. While talking, Zhan Feiyu feels her hands are cold. She doesn't plan to stay in Longyou Road , since the teacher confessed to his study tour, he must go south.

Yang Xu's eyes widened suddenly, and he stared blankly at the smiling Zhan Feiyu. At this moment, in addition to being lost, he also had a stronger sense of urgency. Xiaoyu was obviously a girl, only a year older than himself. Years old, but already able to stand on his own.

He lowered his head and glanced at the ink-stained paper. After the new year, he would be nine years old, but he couldn't even write well. Although he had learned kung fu from his grandfather and father for a few years, Yang Xu knew very well that his skills were not enough. When dealing with ordinary people, if he meets a Lianjiazi, he will definitely lose.

"Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles." Old General Yang stroked his beard and laughed. He also believed that women should be confined to the back house and could only rely on their husbands and children.

Throughout the ages, it's not that women are inferior to men, it's just that Cheng Zhu Confucianism has too many restrictions on women, and women at the border can also kill the enemy with a knife, and women don't let men.

"The teacher made friends all over the place when he was studying. The teacher has been in the capital for these years and can't leave. As a disciple, he can only serve his work." Zhan Feiyu said that he was visiting old friends on behalf of Gu Xueshi, because Gu Xueshi wanted to show off Look at your little disciple.

The second is to let these old friends give more pointers to Zhan Feiyu, gather the strengths of hundreds of schools, and form the words of one family.

After Zhan Feiyu left the main room, Yang Xu couldn't get up the energy anymore to read the post, looked at Old General Yang and said sullenly: "She's only so old, even Bachelor Gu can be ruthless."

Not to mention that Zhan Feiyu is young, even those scholars who have already been crowned are probably reluctant to let them travel around to study, travel, eat and sleep, just think about the hard work involved.

"Jade can't be cut, it can't be used. Xu'er waited for a while, you should go out." Old General Yang didn't think Gu Xueshi was cruel, and continued in a deep voice: "If she is still a country girl in Jinlin Village, Then she only needs to learn some cooking skills, and then know how to sew and mend, and then she can marry when she reaches the age of hairpin, and she will stay in that small village all her life, comfortable but mediocre."

Looking at the thoughtful Yang Xu, Old General Yang's loving face became a bit serious, "But as a student of Bachelor Gu, she must be amazingly talented and knowledgeable, so as not to fall into the position of Bachelor Gu." prestige."

"In his position, seek his own government, Xu'er, you are just an ordinary soldier in the future, then you can go to the battlefield to kill the enemy if you know a little bit of kung fu. But if you want to restore the glory of the Yang family and become a general, you You must read and practice calligraphy, be familiar with military books, know how to march and deploy an army, and plan a strategy to win a decisive victory thousands of miles away."

Zhan Feiyu came out of the main room just in time to see Yang Shoucheng who had come back with two fish, so he naturally said his farewell again.

After sending the fish to He Nuan in the kitchen, Yang Shoucheng entered the main room and saw Yang Xu who was frowning in thought. He picked up the big characters he practiced and read them. Although it was still a dog-crawling character, it was much better than before. .

"Shoucheng, it's better to let Xu'er study with Xiaoyu." Old General Yang suddenly said, seeing Yang Xu's dark face that was suddenly overjoyed and then expressionless, Old General Yang couldn't help laughing, "My childhood sweetheart, Xu Do you want to go with me?"

"Grandpa!" Yang Xu shouted sullenly, his ears were slightly red, but he didn't intend to go with Zhan Feiyu. Although he was reluctant to part with his playmates, he didn't even want to leave home.

Seeing the old father teasing his son, Yang Shoucheng still had that cold and stern face, but his eyes were soft, and he stroked Yang Xu's head with his big hand, "It's okay to go out, but you have to wait until next year, this period of time is not peaceful. "

Raising his head abruptly, Yang Xu asked in confusion, "Father, what happened?"

Well, this is a silly boy, a stubborn little bull, and thinking of Zhan Feiyu, Old General Yang and Yang Shoucheng sighed at the same time, no wonder Mr. Qiu wanted to poach the wall, such a bright and transparent little girl, Who doesn't want to be accepted as a disciple.

Before Zhan Feiyu came, Old General Yang was satisfied with Yang Xu, so he was strict in studying and practicing martial arts.

But after the comparison, Old General Yang had to slightly change the way he taught Yang Xu. In the future, the burden of the Yang family would fall on Xu'er's shoulders.

He Nuan was cooking in the kitchen, and Zhan Feiyu continued to write articles in the house. My family knew their own affairs, and they had no talent but worked hard.

Zhan Feiyu was a little surprised when Yang Xu shouted into the hall again, "Can the old general explain something?"

"Xiaoyu, tell me about the purpose of this trip to the Marquis of Zhenbian?" Old General Yang greeted Zhan Feiyu and sat down, involving Zhang Yiyi, Xu'er's biological mother, Old General Yang also had to worry more.

Subconsciously glanced at Yang Xu, who was stretching his body, Zhan Feiyu looked at Old General Yang, who had a kind face, and Yang Shoucheng, who was taciturn. The old general was asking Zhang Yiyi.

"Old general, as the saying goes, there is nothing wrong with being courteous, if you are a traitor, you are a thief." Now that he asked himself this, Zhan Feiyu also said straightforwardly, "I ran into someone when I was hiding from the rain in the ruined temple outside the official road in Xiangwu County. That lady, I think my daily life is a bit luxurious, but compared to that lady, it’s nothing more than a little bit..."

Zhan Feiyu explained in detail what happened in the ruined temple. He Nuan took care of Zhan Feiyu exquisitely and thoughtfully, but he had to make do with it sometimes when he was traveling outside, but Zhang Yiyi acted like that, Zhan Feiyu Yu can imagine her pampered life in the Marquis Mansion near the town.

"I haven't seen Yang Xu in eight years, and I haven't sent a letter or a piece of clothing. Now it suddenly appears, saying that mother and child are deeply in love, this is a lie, and I don't think anyone will believe it." Zhan Feiyu believed that with Yang Xu's character Even though he longed and looked forward to Zhang Yiyi's appearance in his heart, he cared more about General Yang and Yang Shoucheng. Zhan Feiyu was only worried that he would fall into a trap because he lacked defense.

"I know." Yang Xu's immature face was more serious than ever.

Whether it was being trampled on by the guards like a dead dog on the way, or she was blatantly insulting her father, Yang Xu would always remember it in his heart, he would never soften his heart or be deceived.

Zhan Feiyu smiled at Yang Xuyang, nodded, believed his assurance, and then continued: "After meeting the people from the Marquis's Mansion near the town, I asked someone to inquire about the news. Shi's impeachment of Zhen Bian Hou's personal morality is damaged."

"There was no impeachment in the past eight years, but the election at this time shows that the Holy One intends to take action against the Zhenbianhou's residence. The so-called loss of personal morality is just a gimmick, and the Zhenbianhou is probably in a hurry."

The king wants the minister to die, and the minister has to die!It doesn't matter whether personal morality is damaged or not, the important thing is that the attitude of the Holy Majesty has been revealed. If Zhenbianhou doesn't want to die, then he must have a hole card to protect himself, and the Yang family's connections in the army are important to Zhenbianhou. Driftwood to the rescue.

Zhan Feiyu was able to say such heartfelt words. Old General Yang accepted this favor. As for Gu Xueshi who wins over or tempts him, it has nothing to do with the little girl. Tell the little girl.

When the people were lying on the kang in the middle of the night, Yang Xu somewhat guessed that Zhang Yiyi's purpose was impure, but he didn't have any information about Zhan Feiyu, so he didn't know that Zhang Yiyi was doing it for the Yang family's contacts in the army, and to force his grandfather and Dad, maybe he will use himself as a threat.

Knowing the truth, Yang Xu tightly clenched his fists. He is young and doesn't have enough energy to raise his energy. The anger on his face is clear at a glance.

"The Marquis of Zhenbian is just a headless chicken now. The salt tax reform is imminent. The Northwest Seven Guards must be firmly controlled by the Holy Master. Whether it is the Marquis of Zhenbian or the generals of the Seven Guards, they have the same relationship with the court and the family. There are innumerable connections, only my Yang family is charged with the crime of collaborating with the enemy and treason, and these years have been innocent, so the Holy One has the plan to revive the Yang family."

General Yang's news was blocked, and he didn't know much about the affairs of the court, but after Zhang Yiyi appeared, General Yang immediately contacted the old department of the Yang family in secret, and a steady stream of news was sent to General Yang, who analyzed them one by one , and we can see His Majesty's plan.

"At the end of the day, the Yang family should thank you, Xiaoyu, for this opportunity." Old General Yang stood up, but solemnly saluted Zhan Feiyu.

"You don't need to be like this, the old general, I'll kill the younger generation." He hurriedly avoided, but it was a pity that Zhan Feiyu had just moved, and Yang Shoucheng's hand fell on her shoulder.

Zhan Feiyu felt a tremendous force pressing down on his shoulders, and he accepted this gift from General Yang.

Yang Xu was confused again, "Grandpa?"

"Xu'er, it's normal if you don't know. The four major salt merchants control the salt price. Ouyang's family is called the Emperor of Earth in Longyou Dao, not to mention the remaining three salt merchants in Jiangnan Dao. The change of salt tax this time originated from a small Yu wrote a policy question at the county school in Shangsi County." Old General Yang said in detail that without the reform of the salt tax, the Holy Majesty would not have revived the Yang family.

To be able to control all the information in such a short period of time, one can imagine the strength of the Yang family's old department, so it is normal to say that a lean camel is bigger than a horse, and it is normal for the town's Marquis to covet the Yang family's connections in the army.

Once the Yang family recovers and contacts all the old ministries, Old General Yang will definitely be able to control the Northwest Seven Guards in the shortest possible time. Zhan Feiyu pondered for a moment, and suddenly understood why the Holy Majesty allowed the Yang family to be charged with collaborating with the enemy and treason.

The Yang family is so powerful that the Holy Majesty has no choice but to guard against it.

Prince Yu Guiwei was his own uncle, and finally handed over the military power and became an idle prince in Beijing, not to mention the Yang family far away in Longyou Road. The art of kings.

Zhan Feiyu originally planned to leave after lunch, but who would have thought that the letter sent by Gu Xueshi from Beijing would arrive in such a hurry.

In addition to homework, Gu Xueshi's letter stated that Zhan Feiyu should stay in Xiangwu County for a full month. To be precise, Qiu Zongxi should teach Zhan Feiyu for a month, so that Mr. Qiu, a master of calligraphy and painting, can see Zhan Feiyu in calligraphy The bluntness along the way completely wiped out Qiu Zongxi's desire to accept disciples.

"What is rotten wood that can't be carved? I specialize in art!" Zhan Fei's teeth were itching, and she could feel the teacher's full of sarcasm through the paper.

He Nuan smiled, and quickly packed his luggage. Since Xueshi Gu explained it like this, he must have a deep meaning.

There was a knock on the door, and Zhan Feiyu quickly walked over to open the door, looking at Yang Xu outside.

"Xiaoyu, I can go out and have a conversation with you." Yang Xu glanced at the two big boxes placed in the middle of the room, and reluctance came to his mind again. I don't know when we will see each other again, maybe ten years or twenty years year.

This weather can freeze into a dog within a quarter of an hour, Zhan Feiyu walked out of the room, "Let's go to the kitchen to talk."

There is no one in the stove now, but the fire under the stove has not been extinguished, and it is covered with ashes. When cooking at night, remove the ashes and stuff the dead grass that ignited the fire into it.

Zhan Feiyu and Yang Xu entered the stove one after the other, and sat down on the small stool under the stove. Zhan Feiyu lit the fire skillfully, and put a handful of twigs in, waiting for the flames to come up. , stuffed two arms thick firewood.

Looking at Zhan Feiyu in fox fur and her skillful movements, Yang Xu finally remembered that she grew up in the countryside before becoming a teacher. Like the little girls in Stone Village, she probably had to help with housework. , It's quite normal to have a fire.

(End of this chapter)