At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the competition for the deer in the world

Chapter 64
Li Shanchang sat on the chair, just looked at the roof, without any expression on his face.

Don't worry about Lu, Li Shan took a long look, his face was livid, and he was silent and did not speak.

Luo Mao left to look at Li Shanchang, then at Lu Wuyong, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

Ever since he entered this room and brought General Zhenglu's words with him, it became the scene before him.

What's more, the outside of the general's mansion is afraid of falling out.

With a bitter face, Luo Mao first glanced at Li Shanchang, and then at Lu Wuyue.

"Master Li, and Master Lu, look outside the General's Mansion—" Luo Mao took the lead to break the calm in front of him.

However, there was silence in the field.

Luo Mao secretly said: I am tired.

at this time.

Lu didn't need to answer: "Let them hang out first."

Li Shanchang averted his eyes, glanced at Lu Wuyou, got up, and walked outside the general's mansion.

Lu needn't be startled, his face flushed immediately.

Looking at Li Shanchang's back, Lu Jiu's eyes suddenly became gloomy.

After Li Shanchang went further away.

Lu didn't use his eyes to sigh quietly: "This Li Shanchang is really arrogant!"

Luo Mao didn't dare to answer.

It's just that Mr. Lu's tone is a bit weird.

But Luo Mao didn't dare to say what was in his heart, he lowered his head, looked at the ground, and pretended to be listening.

Luo Mao's performance was caught by Lu Bubu, and there was a trace of disappointment in his eyes.

Lu didn't have to smile suddenly, looked at Luo Mao and said, "Nephew Luo, bring a chair over here, I have a few words to discuss with you."

"Yes." Luo Mao said calmly.

But there is nothing to do in my heart.

Luo Mao took a chair, and walked to the desk in front of Lv, before putting it down.

"Sit down, let's sit down and talk." Lu Youyou stretched out his hand with a gentle face.

Luo Mao first bowed to Lu Needless and then sat down.

Sitting close together, Lu didn't need to look at Luo Mao gently, "Nephew Luo, I would like to ask you a question, and I hope you can answer me sincerely."

When Luo Mao heard this, he thought to himself: Since it is presumptuous, why bother to ask more questions?Hey, tired.

It's better to be the old Mr. Lu, who concentrates on his studies and doesn't have all these fuss.

Unfortunately, everything has changed.

Luo Maoqiang cheered up and said seriously: "Mr. Lu can ask whatever he wants, I will never tell a lie."

"Martial Nephew Luo is sincere, he is a gentleman!" Lu You didn't have to smile and clap his hands in praise.

When Luo Mao heard this, his body froze, "Mr. Lu's praise."

Lu Youyou shook his head and stared into Luo Mao's eyes, "Who do you think is the most trustworthy person in this world?"

Luo Mao secretly said: Mr. Lu has made a move, and he is waiting here for him.

Luo Mao looked at Lu's serious expression and didn't answer immediately. Instead, he pondered for a moment before replying: "Mr. Lu, in my opinion, students are the most valuable teachers and friends. These people are the most trustworthy people." .”

There was a hint of joy on Lu Yong's face, but he shook his head and said, "That's not necessarily the case."

Luo Mao was silent for a while, then asked cautiously: "I hope Mr. Lu can enlighten me."

Lü Wuyong: "The Book of Songs says, 'Northern wind is cool, rain and snow are shackles. Benefit me, and walk hand in hand.' Those in power do evil as one, and in order to escape, they call for friends and companions, and walk hand in hand. After that, there is another similarity. Ambition—to protect those who have been cursed by the gods, and chat with each other in their spare time, "Those who know the house leaks are in the sky, and those who know the government are in the grass." This kind of people who live together because of the same kind of experience is the world. The most trustworthy. Martial nephew, you came from the deaf-mute village and lived there since you were a child. You should also feel that although almost all the people in the deaf-mute village are cursed by the heavens, they treat their teachers But my nephew is sincere. It stands to reason that you should be closer to us in the deaf-mute village. I also hope that my nephew knows that it is better to send charcoal before the snow, and to send umbrellas later after the rain. Everything I do is for Let the deaf village become better."

Luo Mao was silent when he heard the words.

These words, he knew, might be what Mr. Lu said to him with all his heart and soul, and a feeling of emotion welled up in his heart.

But he was quickly suppressed by his reason again.

His teacher Yang Zhongkai once warned him: Come in faithfully and come out faithfully.

So Luo Mao didn't dare to answer immediately, just looked at Lu Needless, and waited quietly for Lu Needless to say.

Lu didn't need to see this, his heart sank suddenly.

He didn't expect Luo Mao to remain silent, and seeing Luo Mao's eagerness to listen, he knew that this topic could not be continued.

The arena fell into silence.

"Does nephew know why my lord doesn't want to reopen the imperial examination?" Lu Youyou asked suddenly.

Luo Mao was startled, looked at Lu Wuyu's expressionless face, and replied cautiously: "The general means that the time has not come yet."

"The timing hasn't come yet?" Lu Youyou looked at Luo Mao suspiciously.

However, Luo Mao did not continue to explain at this time, because he promised Cheng De that he would not say a word about the details of the imperial examination.

A gentleman keeps his promises.

This is the life belief he has always adhered to.

Lu needn't be silent.

the other side.

Li Shanchang also walked outside the general's mansion.

Seeing the darkness in front of him, Li Shanchang was taken aback.

He never expected that so many people would gather outside the General's Mansion.

It seems that he underestimated the temptation of the imperial examination to these scholars.

With the appearance of Li Shanchang, all the scholars bowed and said: "I have seen Master Li."

Li Shanchang saw that all the people present bowed their heads to salute him, and he felt a feeling of enjoying his eyes.

Wealth can make people greedy, sex can make people addicted, fame can make people reserved, and power can make people rely on them.

Power, really is a good thing!

And people cannot do without power.

Don't these people in front of you all come here for it?
Even, he did not hesitate to let go of the arrogance of a scholar, and bowed his head to himself for it.

Li Shanchang thought about this silently, with a slight smile on his face: "I already know the purpose of your coming here."

When Li Shanchang said this, he paused for a moment, saw the eager eyes of the scholars in front of him, and continued: "According to General Zhenglu's intention, it is not yet time to reopen the imperial examination."

As soon as the words fell, disappointment appeared on the faces of the scholars present.

Someone among the scholars said: "Master Li, do you know why General Zhenglu refuses to reopen the imperial examination?"

After hearing this, Li Shanchang said with a straight face: "Although General Zhenglu didn't say anything, I also guessed a few points. The first point is that the control of locusts has consumed a lot of material and financial resources, and the reopening of the imperial examination will also consume a lot of material resources. Financial resources, now there is no more material and financial resources to invest in it.”

All the scholars were startled, and continued to hold their breath and listen to Li Shanchang's next words.

After looking around at everyone, Li Shanchang continued: "As for the second point, it is foreign aggression. Under the rule of Sizhou, the Yuan army is watching and may attack at any time. I have to think carefully, so I don't have the energy to devote myself to it." in."

After hearing this, everyone felt that it made sense.

"According to Master Li's words, aren't those of us who have read poetry and books far away from hope?" A scholar in the crowd said excitedly, and the rest of them echoed.

Li Shanchang glanced at this person, his face remained unchanged, he raised his hand calmly and said: "Quiet, listen to me!"

Everyone looked at Li Shanchang.

Li Shanchang said calmly: "It's an exaggeration to say that there is no hope. I believe that the resumption of the imperial examination will definitely be held in the near future. You are all students who have read poetry and books. They are talented and have real skills." I think you don’t care about waiting a little longer. If the imperial examinations are reopened, General Zhenglu will definitely post notices in various places under Sizhou’s rule to inform you.”

Everyone present was silent when they heard the words.

If he makes trouble again, doesn't it mean that he has a guilty conscience and has no real skills?

Looking at the scene in front of him, Li Shanchang said gently: "Of course, if you really want to vote for the general, you might as well wait another day, and the day after tomorrow, you all go to Sizhou with me. While studying the Four Books and Five Classics in Sizhou, while waiting General Zhenglu is back. When General Zhenglu returns, I will introduce you to General Zhenglu. As for what kind of official position you will be able to hold in the end, it will depend on your own abilities."

When everyone heard it, many people's hearts moved.

Li Shanchang naturally saw these things in his eyes, so he took advantage of the situation and said: "If you want to stay, please register your information. Before the next day, wait outside the general's mansion, and then follow me to Sizhou City ...Remind everyone, don't wait for the time, don't delay the time because of other things."

Afterwards, Li Shanchang asked someone to set up a long table outside the gate of the General's Mansion.

On it was a thick stack of white paper, a brush, and an inkstone.

The person in charge of registration was already sitting on the chair.

The person in charge of registration is not someone else.

But Li Shanchang's confidant.

Seeing these scholars lined up and registered their information one by one, Li Shanchang smiled on his face.

Inadvertently, he glanced in the direction of the general's office, and said to himself: For you, it's trouble, but for me, it's an opportunity.

A chance to climb to a higher position.

Li Shanchang kept smiling, like a statue, looking at the scholars who registered one by one.

Every scholar who registered information, seeing Li Shanchang so approachable, felt a little more favorable in his heart.

From their point of view, Master Lu never showed up, so they must have disliked them!
When the scholars finished registering, it was already dark.

After Li Shanchang encouraged everyone, he let them go.

After collecting these registration materials, Li Shanchang hugged them and walked to the office.

He wanted to go through the list of these people several times in person and write down more people.

In this way, after these people pass the inspection of General Zhenglu, they will be able to mix well.

You can also buy people's hearts.

He could see that in the Sizhou Army's civil service system, he and Lu Bubu were currently the two with the largest official positions.

Also divided into two factions.

One faction is headed by him, and the other is headed by Lu Wu.

The people he uses are all his disciples, relatives and friends.

As for the people Lu didn't use, according to the information he inquired, they were all from the deaf-mute village.

Now it seems that Lu Wuqi was one step away, but he won by one step.

One step wins, step by step wins.

Today's Lu doesn't use it, even though he is more talented than him, he is still ashamed of himself.

But it was also because of his arrogance that he took advantage of the loophole in front of him.

From now on, Lu needn't only lose more and more times.

Reading this, Li Shanchang is full of confidence and has more expectations for the future.

When Li Shanchang came to the office room, he found that there was a strange silence in the office room.

Luo Mao looked down at the ground in a daze, while Lu Buyou leaned on the chair and closed his eyes in thought.

Looking at this scene, Li Shanchang ignored it, sat at his desk and put the registration information on it.

"Master Li, I heard that you have recently taken in two more concubines, who hugged each other at night, I really envy others!" Lu Youbu said.

Li Shanchang replied blankly: "I can't compare to Master Lu who got drunk a few days ago, hugged the oiran and played the flute and sang for a whole night. I admire it! However, this young man must Temperance, don't use it too much before you reach my age, and never have the chance to enjoy the fun of it."

Lu You needn't give Li Shan a long look, and said coldly: "I don't need Master Lu to care about this matter."

Luo Mao really wanted to leave the right and wrong place in front of him.

These two people in front of them, no matter who they are, are not easy to provoke.

They are all treacherous and cunning, and their methods emerge in endlessly.

If one is not careful, it is possible to fall into the way of one of them.

Simply, play dead.

The corners of Li Shanchang's mouth curled up, and he happily flipped through the information registered by the scholars just now.

Lu didn't need to pick up a book and read it on his own.

Luo Mao saw that the two were quiet, so he bid farewell to them directly, and walked towards his residence in a hurry.

The night wind blows the bamboo shadow.

Cheng De stood in front of the window, looking at the darkness in Ma Xiuying's room opposite, and was in a daze.

Today, I chatted with Ma Xiuying about home affairs and took a walk with her, but I didn't expect it to get dark so quickly.

It's not fun!
Because it was dark, Cheng De begged to stay here, and then Ma Xiuying arranged to live in the house where he lives now.

Looking up at the endless night sky, I found fragments of moonlight falling on the ground from the cracks in the window paper.

A touch of sadness arises spontaneously.

The month is the hometown Ming.

But I can't go back to my hometown.

(End of this chapter)