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Chapter 99 I want to make waves again: Jixia Academy, separate assessment
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If you kiss the imperial pen, you will be a national scholar.

Such a character came out of such a small township examination in Huai'an County?
This is absolutely explosive news.

In just one day, the news that Jiang Yu'er won the first place in the township examination and was personally appointed as a national scholar by the imperial pen has spread all over the streets and alleys of Lingyang County.

Moreover, it is spreading towards the capital at a terrifying speed.

Teahouses, restaurants, and storytellers have even begun to tell the story of Jiang Yuer.

Some people told the story of Jiang Yuer and Ying Wunan in Lexinhou Mansion, and others told the story of Jiang Yuer and Cai Wenji in Cuiwei Tower.

For a while, there was a lot of discussion.

"Have you heard? Jiang Yu'er's name has been added to the Great Qin National Scholars list!"

"Is it so fast? If it's true, then Jiang Yu'er should be the only one who has already been listed on the Great Qin National Scholars list before entering the country?"

"I also heard a special news."

"what news?"

"I heard that the river control theory he wrote was learned by Liang Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry and all the river control orders of the Ministry of Industry. It is said that it can really control the flood of the Hakama River!"

"No... no?"

Compared with any poems and articles, a policy theory that can really cure the river, and it is also a policy theory that can radically cure the flood of the Hakama River, is obviously more shocking.

It seems that there is a mysterious force that is promoting the spread of "On River Governance".

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Inside Cuiwei Building.

Jiang Chaoge looked at Cai Wenji who was shy in front of him.

He already roughly understood what the young emperor was going to do...

"It's a good way. Promoting my reputation is equivalent to propping up "On the Governance of the River". I didn't expect this young emperor to know how to use 'public opinion'."

"Moreover, in order to maximize my reputation, I did not hesitate to take the risk of pronouncing Xie Yuan in the rural examination, and directly gave the remark of 'becoming a national scholar'."

This young emperor has a set!

In just one day, Jiang Chaoge already felt that his "luck" had skyrocketed.

If he wants, he can enter Confucianism and Taoism now.

"Master Jiang, when are you going to enter Confucianism and Taoism?"

Cai Wenji was indeed very caring, and she could tell what Jiang Chaoge was thinking at a glance.

Jiang Chaoge was really thinking about this question.

Are you entering the country now?You can almost enter the first realm of Confucianism and Taoism, scribes!

Perhaps, you can reach the second realm of Confucianism and Taoism.

But with his current talent, even if he enters the second level, it won't cause much commotion.

Even, everyone will take it for granted...

"My breakthrough now can only be regarded as icing on the cake. I have to wait until the right time... to earn a wave of fame through the breakthrough, so the effect will be even better."

Jiang Chaoge is not in a hurry to gain the power of Confucianism and Taoism now, he decided to wait a little longer, and when his reputation spreads from Lingyang County to the capital, and spreads to the whole Great Qin, it will be almost done.

At that time, he will enter the country in one fell swoop!
The effect will be better.

Thinking of this, he shook his head: "Confucianism and Taoism cultivate personal luck, and if you want to maximize your personal luck, you must take advantage of the situation."

"Take advantage of the situation? If that's the case... Wen Ji has a plan."

"What's the plan?"

"Mr. Jiang, why don't you borrow the name of Jixia Academy?" Cai Wenji nodded and said again.

"Borrowing the name of Jixia Academy... Is Miss Wenji's meaning?"

"According to the rules of the Jixia Academy, only those who have passed the general examination and have the honor of Jinshi can apply to participate in the assessment of the academy. In other words, only Jinshi are eligible to study in the academy. Of course, royal children are excluded... "

Cai Wenji said this, and continued: "Although Mr. Jiang is not a child of the royal family, nor is he a Jinshi, but now you have the reputation of the imperial pen, and you are already famous on the list of national scholars, why not go further at this time? "

"Directly apply for the assessment of the academy?"

"Yes, Mr. Jiang, don't you think this is a god-given opportunity?" Cai Wenji nodded.

Jiang Chaoge instantly understood.

His original plan was to wait until the exams were over before entering the Jixia Academy to study, but it would of course be better if he could enter the Jixia Academy now.

Moreover, once this move is successful, it will be tantamount to breaking the Jixia Academy's practice of recruiting people.

Is there anything more memorable and discussed than "making an exception"?

"Jixia Academy is a sacred place that scholars all over the world yearn for. For scholars, there is no place more sacred than Jixia Academy."

"At this time, my reputation is at its peak. If it was before, Jixia Academy would definitely not agree, and would directly reject it. Moreover, some people would scold me for being overestimated."

"But now that I have "River Governance" by my side, which is a policy theory for the benefit of all people, plus the royal pen's signature, I am on the list of national scholars, if I apply...Jixia Academy can't refuse even under pressure, And once I pass the assessment, I can become a student recruited by Jixia Academy with an 'exception'!"

Of course, the premise is that you can pass the examination of the academy!

Jiang Chaoge felt that this matter was feasible.

As for not passing... He hasn't thought about it yet.

"I, Jiang, chess, calligraphy and painting, are proficient in all kinds of poems and songs. Moreover, 300 years ago and 5000 years later... Will I fail the examination of Jixia Academy?"

Laugh to death!

How can it be?

"That's right, Miss Wenji's idea is exactly what I want!" Jiang Chaoge smiled, and then his eyes became serious: "I just don't know Miss Wenji, would you like to come to Beijing with me?"

"Young Master Jiang has a bright future, a national scholar appointed by Yubi...Wen Ji dare not expect extravagantly..." Cai Wenji silently lowered her head.

Jiang Chaoge naturally saw what Cai Wenji was thinking.

In this era, an oiran from a brothel came to Beijing with a scholar. The meaning of this is actually very clear.

But the truth is...

He really didn't mean that.

At least, not yet.

So, he changed his tone: "Wen Ji, do you still remember that I once said that as long as I pass the provincial examination, I will find a way to help you enter Confucianism and Taoism. If you don't follow me, how can I help you?"

"What does Mr. Jiang mean?" Cai Wenji was a little surprised when she heard this.

"Just asking Wen Ji to come to Beijing with me, there is no other meaning."

"But I can't... get out of Cuiwei Building."

Yes, this is a problem.

And, very important!

If Cai Wenji wanted to get out of the Cuiwei Building, someone would have to redeem her body, so the money spent would definitely not be small.

But Jiang Chaoge didn't have any money.

However, don't many TV shows... Is the oiran rich?

Jiang Chaoge looked at Cai Wenji.

Cai Wenji was also looking at Jiang Chaoge.

The two stared wide-eyed.

Jiang Chaoge gradually came to understand... Cai Wenji was a bit different from those prostitutes in brothels, because she did not have much money.

"I..." Cai Wenji hesitated to speak.

"How many do you have?" Jiang Chaoge was not polite, and asked directly.

"It's more than 700 taels. If you add jewelry, it's about 500 taels...but it's not enough." Cai Wenji naturally understood Jiang Chaoge's meaning: "My ransom money... I want... I want..."

"How much?"

"At least 8000 taels!"

"..." Jiang Chaoge.

Grab money!
8000 taels...to buy a Cai Wenji? !
And, the most important thing is, if you want to buy...they don't necessarily want to sell.

Jiang Chaoge began to seriously consider that it would definitely be worthwhile to redeem Cai Wenji's body, but who should he borrow money from?
He first thought of Liang Ping'an.

Liang Ping'an should have money... At least, the Liang Mansion has money, but 8000 taels is not a small amount.

Even if Liang Ping'an really agreed, he might have to go to the cashier to withdraw it.

Then, Liang Wan'er will know.

Once Liang Wan'er finds out about this, his 8000 taels will be gone!

After all, it was impossible for Liang Wan'er to ask Liang Pingan to lend him money to redeem Cai Wenji no matter what.

Moreover, with Liang Ping'an's mouth... there are nine out of ten that he will spread the word about it.

"Why don't you ask Liu Hongyi? This guy rubbed off on my River Control Theory... He got a first-class exam, so it's not too much to borrow some money?" Jiang Chaoge felt that it should be possible to borrow money from Liu Hongyi.

It's just that Liu Hongyi didn't necessarily bring so much money.

One 200 taels, not a big problem.

8000 taels... Liu Hongyi probably couldn't get it out.

How to do?
Who to look for?
"Wait, I seem to know the richest man in the world, Long Yin!" Jiang Chaoge's eyes lit up suddenly: "Although this young emperor has given me fame, it is equivalent to pulling me into his group , the future is to deal with the three powers, I will ask him to borrow some money... not too much, right?"

The idea is a bit bold.

Still, he decided to try his luck.

But whether this young emperor is still in Huai'an County...is a problem.

When Jiang Chaoge thought of this, he had no intention of thinking about it anymore, and said directly: "If I can raise 8000 taels of silver, would Wenji be willing to come to Beijing with me?"

"I...will!" Cai Wenji looked at Jiang Chaoge seriously, and nodded affirmatively.

"Okay, then I'll find a way."

After Jiang Chaoge finished speaking, he went straight out of the pavilion without waiting for Cai Wenji to respond.

outside.

Liu Hongyi was celebrating with Li Zeguang, Tang Jiezhi and others.

As soon as he saw Jiang Chaoge coming out, Liu Hongyi immediately ran over with the jug in hand: "Brother Jiang, why are you so fast this time?"

I'm fast?Jiang Chaoge gave Liu Hongyi a cold look: "Do you want to drink with me?"

"Ah?!" Liu Hongyi shuddered, looked at the flagon in his hand, and suddenly thought of something: "Hahaha, brother Jiang is the fairy of wine, I dare not."

"Have you seen Mr. Longyin Long?" Jiang Chaoge asked.

"I didn't see it."

Could it be that you have returned to the capital?Jiang Chaoge's heart sank. This possibility cannot be said to be non-existent... it can only be said to be very high.

After all, the provincial examination has already been completed.

Moreover, Long Yin kissed his Jie Yuan.

In this way, it was impossible for Long Yin to stay in Huai'an County for a long time. He had to show up in the capital in time, so it was very likely that he would have left early the day before the announcement of the list.

"No, Long Yin may have left... But now, the story of my deeds that are being recited everywhere in the teahouse and wine shop must have been arranged by Long Yin."

"So, Longyin should have stayed in Huai'an County!"

My thoughts turned.

Jiang Chaoge had a plan, so he immediately pulled Liu Hongyi up: "Brother Liu, when are you planning to enter Beijing?"

"Chunwei is going to stay in the coming year, so of course he has to wait until the end of the New Year's Eve." Liu Hongyi replied after thinking about it.

"Oh, that's a pity. I intend to get up and go to Beijing tomorrow."

"Going to Beijing tomorrow? Brother Jiang, why did you go so early?"

"Because, I want to directly apply for the assessment of Jixia Academy, and enter Jixia Academy in the name of Juren!"

"What... what?!"

This time, not only Liu Hongyi was surprised.

Li Zeguang and Tang Jiezhi, who were sitting in the hall, also stood up.

"Brother Jiang is going to be admitted to Jixia Academy?!" Li Zeguang was the first to ask.

"correct."

"However, the Jixia Academy is only for...Jinshi to take the exam?" After Li Zeguang finished speaking, he immediately thought of something: "Yes, Brother Jiang is now famous, and there is also the title of 'National Scholars' personally appointed by the imperial pen." If Brother Jiang applies, Jixia Academy may give a separate assessment!"

"If this is the case, it is really a grand event!" Tang Jiezhi also stood up: "Since it is an individual assessment, people will definitely be allowed to observe it."

"Allow people to observe?" Jiang Chaoge didn't expect this.

However, Li Zeguang nodded and explained: "Jixia Academy is the top academy in the world. Naturally, it must be fair in its actions. If you want to silence the mouths of the people in the world, public assessment is the best way."

It turned out to be like this...Jiang Chaoge understood.

To make an exception for admission, it is natural to have a public assessment, otherwise, how can we convince scholars all over the world?
But if that's the case...

Does it mean that the individual assessment is more difficult than the ordinary assessment?

Forget it, never mind him!

Jiang Chaoge didn't pay too much attention to the difficulty of the assessment, the harder it is... the more he can prove his talent, so that he can gain more fame.

"Hahaha!" Liu Hongyi laughed: "Okay, if Jixia Academy really gives Brother Jiang this opportunity, then why not let us accompany Brother Jiang to Beijing?"

"Yeah, I can take this opportunity to watch the assessment of Jixia Academy."

"Yes."

Tang Jiezhi and Li Zeguang also nodded.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Chaoge began to lead the conversation, asking about the assessment method of Jixia Academy in the past.

And such a topic naturally attracted more students to participate.

The whole Cuiwei Building became lively.

The scholars who were originally scattered all over gathered together.

After all, Jiang Chaoge is 'Jiang Jieyuan' at this time, and he is also a 'National Scholar' personally appointed by the imperial pen. Being able to discuss the 'Jixia Academy's assessment' with him will naturally spread their reputation.

then……

In an instant, the news that Jiang Yu'er wanted to apply for the Jixia Academy's separate assessment was spread.

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On the road from Lingyang County to the capital.

A carrier pigeon landed on a carriage.

Shen San immediately took down the carrier pigeon, then walked to the carriage and handed it to Li Neiguan, the book boy.

Li Neiguan then took down the letter and said, "My lord, there is a letter from Huai'an County."

"Well, read it."

"Ok."

Li Neiguan began to read the contents of the letter.

In fact, the above content is also very simple, just one sentence... Jiang Yu'er wants to enter the capital, and he will be admitted to the Jixia Academy!
"This... is a bit arrogant, isn't it? He is just a juren, and he actually..." Li Neiguan said halfway, and suddenly changed his words: "Young master, I think this Jiang Yu'er is really courageous."

"Well, I gave him the title of national scholar, so he knows how to use this to put pressure on Jixia Academy directly. It's a good way! I should help him."

"..." Li Neiguan.

"Turn around and go back to Huai'an County."

"No, Young Master!" Li Neiguan immediately stopped him: "Young Master ordered his Xie Yuan personally, and the capital will receive news in a short time. The Queen Mother must be looking for Young Master... If you return to Huai'an at this time, we will wait for you." Can’t afford it.”

"That's right." Long Yin seemed to sigh a little: "Forget it, you send a letter to Ji Chengzhou and ask him to meet Jiang Yu'er on my behalf and see if Jiang Yu'er has any requests, and do everything in his power to meet them." he."

"The minister obeys the order!"

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The Gongyuan has been closed.

Ji Chengzhou did not return to Beijing immediately.

The reason is simple, because he still has one purpose that has not been fulfilled.

He has to help Jiang Yuer write some stories that can be sung by storytellers in restaurants and restaurants...

As the chief examiner of a county, the official of the Ministry of Rites... made up a lyrics for an exam. Before this matter, he must scold him: "It's an insult to gentleness."

But now, he is very happy.

Is there anything more gratifying than directly becoming the emperor's confidant?
"Cuckoo!"

A carrier pigeon landed.

Ji Chengzhou immediately ran over, opened it and took a look: "Huh? This Jiang Yuer... actually wants to force Jixia Academy to give him a separate assessment? This...well, anyway, making up one paragraph is also making up, and making up two paragraphs It's also a compilation, so I'll make up another paragraph, including Jiang Yu'er's admission to Jixia Academy."

Having said that, he went straight out of the house.

Because, the young emperor told him to go see Jiang Yu'er.

"Do you know where Jiang Yu'er lives?"

"Master, I know... But, he is currently in Cuiwei Building."

"how do you know?"

"It's spread all over the county, and now almost all the candidates for this year's township examination are in Cuiwei Building..."

"..."

Collective...going to brothels? !

Ji Chengzhou only felt a mouthful of blood gushing up: "Prepare the sedan chair, I'll meet him."

"Yes, sir..."

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Inside Cuiwei Building.

Jiang Chaoge was surrounded by a group of people.

Everyone was discussing one sentence from the left and one sentence from the right, and it was very lively.

Mama Liu, the bustard, couldn't stop laughing from ear to ear... Ever since Mr. Jiang came to our Cuiwei Building, our business has been increasing day by day. Mr. Jiang is really a god of wealth.

Moreover, today is even more crowded!
It's almost impossible to squeeze in.

"Young Master Jiang... Young Master Jiang... I would like to offer you a toast." Mother Liu squeezed towards Jiang Chaoge, not minding the hands that kept touching his buttocks at all, but said in a coquettish voice, "Masters, I hate it... ..."

"Hahaha……"

So, the sons laughed even more happily.

It is also more daring to touch.

And just when everyone was feeling extremely happy, suddenly, the laughter stopped abruptly.

Because, someone found a middle-aged man in official uniform appearing behind them, and this adult was none other than Ji Chengzhou, the chief examiner of this year.

"Master Ji!"

"See... I've met Mr. Ji!"

"..."

"Okay, as long as everyone has fun!" Ji Chengzhou nodded expressionlessly, and looked at Jiang Yu'er in the middle of the crowd.

When everyone saw it, they immediately retreated.

Jiang Chaoge naturally also saw the chief examiner.

It's just that he really didn't expect... the person who stayed in Huai'an County to help him "write the libretto for the restaurant and teahouse" by the young emperor would be him?
"Student, I have met Mr. Ji!"

In the township examination, the chief examiner of each session can actually be called a mentor by the students.

Jiang Chaoge knew this distance.

Naturally, he regarded himself as a 'student', but he didn't directly call him a teacher.

"Jiang Jieyuan, you don't have to be polite, my official coming here...is disturbing your interest." Ji Chengzhou first said politely.

"It's okay, Master Ji, do you want to be together?"

"Ahem... I want to talk to Jiang Jieyuan alone, how about a few words?"

"Yes." Jiang Chaoge nodded, and then pointed to the Wenji Nuan Pavilion on the second floor: "Why don't you sit in Miss Wenji's outer pavilion?"

"it is good!"

Ji Chengzhou nodded, and at the same time he was a little amazed. In just a few days, this Jiang Jieyuan already regarded this Cuiwei Building as his own place?
What's even more exaggerated is that Cai Wenji's Nuan Pavilion was opened just as soon as it was said?
Great, so young!
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Soon.

The two sat down in Cai Wenji's foreign cabinet.

Naturally, Lu'er enthusiastically served fruits and snacks to Jiang Chaoge and Ji Chengzhou.

Jiang Chaoge made the best use of the 'properties of the landlord' and poured Ji Chengzhou a cup of tea.

Ji Chengzhou laughed: "Jiang Jieyuan spent a lot of money in this Cuiwei Building, right?"

"Never." Jiang Chaoge shook his head: "One or two have not been spent."

"..." Ji Chengzhou was stunned for a moment, and then he smiled wryly: "Flirting like Jiang Jieyuan, this officer...is the first time I've seen it in person."

This means that it was only heard before.

Jiang Chaoge was no longer polite, and went straight to the point: "Master Ji is here, but is he entrusted by someone?"

"You...you know?" Ji Chengzhou was taken aback again, and then he suddenly realized: "Could it be that you deliberately lured me here?"

"It's not counting as deliberately inviting Master Ji to come here, it's just that whoever comes here... is entrusted by others." Jiang Chaoge smiled slightly.

"Hehe, I got it!" Of course Ji Chengzhou understood: "That's right, the day after tomorrow is awesome. Since that's the case, this official said bluntly, what difficulties does Jiang Jieyuan face when he wants to take the entrance examination for Jixia Academy?"

"Yes, short of money." Jiang Chaoge nodded.

"Lack of...money?" This was an answer that Ji Chengzhou didn't think of, but he had been an official for many years, he might have been a little surprised just now, but now he calmed down: "Jiang Jieyuan doesn't need to worry about the financial matters."

"Then I would like to thank Mr. Ji, but I need a lot of money."

"Oh? How much?"

"8000 taels."

"Snapped!"

The cup in Ji Chengzhou's hand fell to the ground.

He looked at Jiang Chaoge in front of him conscientiously: "Jiang Jieyuan...do you know how much the tax revenue of a county government in Daqin is for a year?"

"Looking at the boundaries, it's usually around 20 taels." Jiang Chaoge replied.

"Then Jiang Jieyuan... It will cost eight thousand for a loan?!" Ji Chengzhou's words were not angry, but his voice was obviously a little loud.

"If Mr. Ji is willing to make up the whole thing, ten thousand... would be the best." Jiang Chaoge is not interested in money, but thinking of bringing Cai Wenji to Beijing, there is always some expense.

More money, perhaps, is better.

(End of this chapter)