Jinyi champion

Chapter 410
The number of onlookers at the entrance of the rice paper shop is increasing, which is even bigger than the battle to pick up copper coins with the announcing team.

There was a lot of discussion among the people, because no one knew what happened until now. At the same time, the team of beating gongs and drums from the gate of the city approached the door of Zhu's shop step by step.

"Congratulations to the master of the Zhu family, who won the first place in the Huguang Township Examination in Yimao Year, Xie Yuan, and the Beijing Examination is always invincible!"

"Wow!"

The people present were instantly blown away.

It turns out that the big head is here!

That old man of the Sun family only passed the exam with more than [-] people, and this one was the first one directly, no wonder the lineup for announcing the good news was much bigger than before.

As soon as Zhang Zuo waved his hand, all the firecrackers prepared by the palace were lit at once, crackling and smoky, very lively.

Here, Zhu Niang was almost unable to stand still, she was staggering, and Aunt Li at the side hurriedly supported her: "Ma'am?!"

Widows should not lose their composure in front of others, Zhu Niang quickly motioned to Aunt Li to help her into the shop, stood for a while, patted her cheek hard, and asked, "I... am I dreaming?"

There was so much noise outside that Aunt Li couldn't hear what she was saying.

But seeing her actions, he also guessed something, and quickly said: "That's right, Brother Hao has won the prize!"

Zhang Zuo was greeting Jiang Jingtang, who represented the state government, and saw Zhu Niang entering the shop, so he hurriedly called out for the distribution of rewards. It happened that among the boxes brought by Prince Xing's mansion, there was a box full of copper coins, tens of thousands of them... ... If Prince Xing's Mansion wants to help build momentum, it will definitely not be shabby, and even the happy money given to neighbors is much more than ordinary people.

The firecrackers are over.

Surrounded by several aunts, Zhu Niang reappeared in front of the crowd.

The first announcement of the good news was that the envoy from the provincial capital read it again: "Is this the high hall of Wenquxing? I wonder if Master Zhu is here? Let him come out to receive the good news."

Zhu Niang said: "My son... my son is not here."

The voice was trembling.

The officer asked puzzledly: "Master Zhu has gone out? Call him back quickly."

Zhang Zuo leaned over and said, "Where are there so many things? If you're not here, you won't be here. Just send the happy news."

Zhu Hao took the task entrusted by King Xing's mansion to go to the capital to assist King Xiao Xing. This kind of thing should not be announced to the outside world. In addition, in Zhang Zuo's view, Zhu Hao is a member of his faction. Without Zhu Hao, he naturally To help support the scene.

The people who announced the good news only saw the excitement here, but they didn't know who it was.

Those who announce the good news are very shrewd. According to the general rules, there are three waves of people who announce the good news. The first wave is from the provincial capital, the second wave is from the government or state government, and the third wave is from the county government. ...

These days, working in the yamen is not a lucrative job. Zao slaves have a very low status in society, and it is rare to find an opportunity to earn some extra money. Of course, they go to someone with a lot of money... Before they came to announce the good news, they had already inquired clearly. Knowing that the Zhu family is rich and powerful, that's why they made such a big battle.

If you meet a small family, such as Gongsunyi, you just come to announce the good news to win some prizes. Don't expect too much, and hurry up to the next state capital to announce the good news. Make money as soon as possible. If you walk slowly , Let the local government know the news of the list first, and you will naturally get less rewards if you go late.

The reality didn't disappoint them either. Zhang Zuo received the good news and asked his subordinates to send rewards. A red cloth bag contained more than a dozen taels of broken silver for the person who announced the good news to distribute it himself.

This was prepared by Wang Hao in advance, and it just came in handy at this time.

Now the person who announced the good news had nothing to say, and hurriedly beat the gongs and drums to send blessings.

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"Third Madam, this is over the top!"

"That's right, the young master of the Zhu family is talented and intelligent, and he is an extraordinary talent at first glance. He is only a few years old, and he has passed the exam!"

"It's clearly Wenqu Xing descending to earth!"

"Look at the relationship between people and the government, it's really incomparable."

Zhu Niang was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth with the praise of her seven aunts and eight aunts.

Although the palace had already helped to give the reward money, the Zhu family couldn't be too shabby, but she didn't have any reward money by her side, so she hurriedly asked Aunt Li to go in and take out seven or eight taels of scattered silver to reward the person who announced the good news.

The people who announced the good news were overjoyed, they didn't expect that the Zhu family was really extraordinary, they received two rewards for one good news, and the sum totaled more than [-] taels, it was a bumper harvest.

Zhang Zuo handed the good news to Zhu Niang, and said with a smile: "Young Master Zhu is very talented, and then the palace will find someone to inform him, and let him go to the capital to prepare for the imperial examination with peace of mind. Anlu adds to the glory."

Zhu Niang was so happy that she could hardly find Bei, now she just smiled, and she just nodded whatever Zhang Zuo said.

But the people from the state government saw that they really couldn't get involved here, even if you were an acquaintance in this state, Jiang Jingtang just congratulated them briefly, and then left with the people from the state government.

Zhu Niang still doesn't know why even the state government was alarmed when her son was selected for the election.

The old lady of the Sun family didn't leave, and her son was also selected. He came to thank him, and immediately asked the servants to carry the big and small boxes into the shop.

At this time, the threshold of the Zhu family was almost broken by people, and everyone wanted to join in the fun. Fortunately, the people from the Yiwei Department of the Wangfu had restricted the entry of follow-up people, but the activity of giving out happy money was still going on outside.

More and more people came to watch the excitement.

"Third Madam, the princess specially sent our family here, so a little care is not enough to show respect." Zhang Zuo followed Zhu Niang into the shop and said, pointing to the boxes sent by the palace.

At this time, Zhang Zuo was somewhat embarrassed, because the boxes sent by the Sun family next to him were piled up like a hill, and the number was almost several times that of the gifts from Prince Xing's Mansion. Make him very embarrassed.

Zhu Niang hurriedly said: "My son is able to enter the palace to study, thanks to a lot of favors, when he comes back, I will definitely let him go to the palace to thank him."

Zhang Zuo waved his hand: "No, no, we are all on our own. Young Master Zhu and our family are old friends. We usually see each other without looking up and down. There are so many polite things, just let him do things well... No, it should be to prepare for the exam. Don’t tell me all of this, wish him continue high school?”

"Hahaha……"

The neighbors who squeezed into the house were all laughing.

At this time, everyone seemed to be very familiar with Zhu Niang, and even if someone came in with a stick to chase them away, the people inside were not willing to leave.

Zhang Zuo said: "Third Madam just heard the good news, do you still want to receive guests? Our family will not stay here any longer, and there are many things in the palace... This kind of celebration can only be taken outside, and it is not appropriate to put it in the palace. ..."

"Yes Yes."

Of course Zhu Niang knew that the funeral in Prince Xing's residence had just passed, and it was still the time when King Xiaoxing was keeping his filial piety.

It is already a great deal of face for Xing Wangfu to remember to help Zhu Hao make arrangements for the festivities at such a time.

Zhang Zuo left, Zhu Niang went out to see him off, and at this moment, Uncle Zhong, shopkeeper Ma and others had just heard the news, and rushed to the city to help with the management, and brought dozens of people... Mother's yard is considered to have rules, and order can be maintained without outsiders.

"Master!"

The horse shopkeeper greeted the staff and unloaded the boxes from the carriage.

After opening, there were boxes of copper coins.

The onlookers thought the fun was over and were about to leave, only to realize that none of the copper coins distributed outside just now were sent by Zhu Niang, so where is the emotional head?
Aunt Li looked a little distressed: "Didn't you just distribute it? Don't you need to distribute it again?"

Zhu Niang was overjoyed, she shook her head and said: "Money can't buy happiness... Let's send all the money. When we were orphans and widows, we all depended on our neighbors to take care of our business, so my son is where I am today."

At such a festive time, since the copper coins were revealed, Zhu Niang felt that there was no need to take them back and hide them.

That would look petty.

Isn't the purpose of accumulating family property for so many years is to let Zhu Hao have no worries during the examination process?

Although it's just a passing exam...

But for Zhu Niang, she is satisfied. This era very much recognizes Juren's social status, which is almost a representative of the upper class in society. As for Jinshi... ordinary people really can't imagine.

So in Zhu Niang's view, even if Zhu Hao may still benefit in the future, in the past ten years or so, she dare not have any extravagant hopes.

"The money has been sent!"

Uncle Zhong hurriedly greeted people and distributed happy money again.

The extravagance... Even the old lady of the Sun family couldn't help feeling that the third lady was a man of character.

After giving the money, Zhu Niang has now become a representative of successful mothers in the eyes of the neighbors. Many people have asked her to come out and talk about parenting, but how could Zhu Niang say anything publicly?She still understands the truth that too many words will be lost.

Then another group of people surrounded Zhu Niang and entered the shop.

The old lady of the Sun family came over to salute: "Ma'am, son...Master Zhu is the great benefactor of my Sun family, and this intention is just to repay his kindness. My son is still in Wuchang Mansion, and I will let him go when he returns. He knelt in front of your mansion for three days and three nights to show his sincerity."

Zhu Niang couldn't help smiling wryly upon hearing this.

Or is this mother really good at "educating" her son, your son is now a juren, and you actually plan to let him kneel in front of my house for three days?

Is this a thank you, or an apology?
Shopkeeper Ma is a showman after all, and said with a smile: "Old Madam, there is no need, Mr. Sun's success in the Juren examination is due to his own good fortune, and my little boss is just doing his duty."

The old lady of the Sun family shook her head and waved her hands: "My child has not been specialized in studies since he was a child. He has been hired by many teachers, and his knowledge has not improved much. His temper has become very bad. It is also due to his old age that he can't discipline him. He will spend his whole life in the future. Serve your benefactor, only in this way can you walk on the right path.”

There was an aunt and aunt nearby who didn't leave, and gathered at the door to watch. Immediately after hearing this, someone asked: "Mother Zhu, is your son still accepting students? We also want to send the child to study here."

Uncle Zhong went over to chase him away: "Go, go, go, and make noises if you don't know anything. Do you think that Master Juren accepts disciples casually? Old Aunt Liu, don't think I don't know. Want to gain fame? In the past, your man wanted his son to study, but you drove him into the street with a stick."

Neighbors in the neighborhood, who knows what's going on.

The neighbors also learned that Zhu Hao, an ordinary-looking child who grew up under their witness, could pass the exam and become a master, and he would become a master at once, so he naturally had a sweet dream, hoping that his own children could follow suit Tang, even if you don't pass the Juren exam... it shouldn't be difficult to try hard to be a scholar, right?

Zhu Niang said cautiously: "My son is not here. From now on, he will be in charge of everything in the Zhu family. Let's talk about Mrs. Sun's business after he comes back."

Zhu Niang has long recognized the status quo. Originally, she was thinking of handing over the family business to her son when he became an adult, and retreating to the second line by herself. Now that Zhu Hao's success in the exam is more meaningful than adulthood, she has long felt powerless about business. At this time, I also made a plan to retreat bravely.

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