The new era of chaos begins in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 232 Three Years Five Years

Take the imperial examination route to become a Jinshi?
If the world of Song Dynasty was a normal world, Ergou would not have taken this shortcut to the south without Li Gefei's suggestion.

It's a pity that this is not a normal world, and the Demon Suppressor is not suitable for taking the imperial examination, let alone taking it.

Some students and Jinshi who came from the imperial examination can join the Demon Suppressor, such as Zongze; however, members of the Demon Suppressor will never be allowed to take the imperial examination again. The utilitarian nature of the imperial examination corrodes and pollutes the already formed concepts. It is unimaginable for ordinary people. This is a lesson learned through blood and tears learned by demon suppressors over hundreds of years.

Therefore, after Ergou heard Li Gefei's words, he stood up and clasped his fists and said, "I'm sorry that I can't agree with Mr. Li's words! The imperial examination is the way to select scholars in the country; but those who follow this people are the way to fame and wealth. I Although he is vulgar, he does not despise this kind of thing, so although his career is good, it is nothing to do with me!"

When Li Gefei and his two friends heard this, they both frowned.

Although the imperial examination system of this era has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of scholars and people, there are also a group of hermits who have no intention of pursuing a career and are willing not to enter the official career outside the imperial examination.

Many people believe that these mavericks are of noble character, despise the utilitarianism of princes and noble hermits, and regard seeking official positions and salary as a fool's errand.Therefore, they gave up their fame and wealth and retired to the mountains, rivers and countryside.

In comparison, the imperial examination culture in the Ming and Qing Dynasties was a bit too crazy.

Not to mention hermits, white-haired old boys and birthday boys are everywhere taking part in scientific examinations, and there are even quite a few who go crazy because of the scientific examinations.

The reason for this difference is that the scientific examination candidates in the Song Dynasty lacked many privileges and benefits compared to the Tongsheng, Xiucai, and Juren candidates in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This was only slightly equalized at the Jinshi level.

To give a very simple example, before the literati in the Song Dynasty became Jinshi, there was only one local Fajie test as a checkpoint. Candidates who passed the Fajie test only had the right to travel freely throughout the world. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, children were rewarded with millet. , scholars can be exempted from military service and land tax, and the privileges of being promoted are even greater.

It was these privileges and benefits that turned potential "hermits" into enthusiasts on the road to the imperial examination.

To be precise, the reason why the literati and hermits of the Song Dynasty chose the path of salted fish was not because they were really salty fish, but simply because the imperial examinations in the Song Dynasty were not attractive enough and the benefits were not generous enough.

In fact, Li Gefei is a character with the plot of a hermit. If not forced by the current situation, he would rather retreat to the countryside and enjoy some freedom.

Li Gefei asked with a smile: "You... you are really arrogant! Would you rather let down my Abao than take part in the imperial examination?"

Next to him, Chao Buzhi also said: "Young man from the Chen family, what you said is too extreme. Even if you pay tribute and get named on the gold medal list, you can still refuse the official salary and live alone!"

Ergou said loudly: "In the past, Han Zhigui once said that only those who roll names outside Donghua Gate are good men. I deeply despise this theory. His words and actions will bring endless disasters. Although I am not talented, I still know it. Forgive me for not being able to do the imperial examination as you wish!"

As soon as the two dogs said this, the three of them all had a thought: This is a truly crazy and rebellious person!
After all, Li Gefei had some thoughts of protecting Ergou, but he said seductively: "Who kind of person is Mr. Han Zhongxian? How can you, a kid, relegate him? Don't say more. I just want to ask you, who are you in this imperial examination?" To take the test or not to take the test?”

Ergou said calmly: "No test!"

Li Gefei shouted angrily: "So, my Abao, you don't want to marry me?"

Ergou said confidently: "I will never give up on Miss Qingzhao, and I will marry her into my family at all costs!"

Li Gefei laughed at the shamelessness of this boy and said: "You are really a scoundrel! You don't want to take the official path of the imperial examination, but you still want to hire my A Bao. How can there be such a good thing in the world! Could it be that you are worried? I haven’t learned enough to succeed in the imperial examination, so I’m deliberately messing around here?!”

"Hahaha——" Ergou laughed and said, "Mr. Li really looks down on people! If I am determined to take the imperial examination, I will study hard for as little as three years or as much as five years, and I will definitely be on the high school gold medal list!"

Next to him, Dong Wuzi smiled and said provocatively: "Who can't talk nonsense! If you really have the ability, why don't you give it a try and see what happens in the examination room!"

Ergou shook his head and said: "The method of motivating generals is of no use to me! I'll just say it straight away! Mr. Li, it's not just that I refuse to respond to you, but it's actually because of my special status that I can't take the imperial examination and I can't see any utilitarian benefits!"

When the three of them heard this, they all didn't believe it.

Li Gefei said coldly: "You are always full of excuses! I would like to hear, what is your identity, why can't you take the imperial examination? Is it because you are from a humble background, or because you have personal wealth (referring to a problem with your identity) ?”

Ergou said calmly: "My identity and origins are quite mysterious, but they cannot be told to ordinary people! Don't ask, sir. If Mr. Li has any doubts, he can just ask his wife, Madam Wang. She knows my origins and understands my difficulties!" Whether she says it or not depends on her thoughts."

Ergou paused for a moment when he said this, and then said: "Miss Qingzhao is a beloved person recognized by a certain family. Even though Mr. Li is a respected elder, he can't stop me. This is all I will say, sir. Just wait and focus on yourself.

correct!I am very grateful to be treated by Mr. Li today!This excitement has been exhausted, but it is time to return!The boy said goodbye! "

Then Ergou, under the stunned gazes of several people, sang loudly: "Those who know my heart tell me that I am worried; those who don't know me tell me what I want. Who is this in the long sky? Hahahaha——" But in the end Gone away in laughter!

Alas!After showing off, he patted his butt and left quietly. It felt really good!
Seeing the two dogs running away like flying, Li Gefei was trembling with anger. He shouted loudly: "How unreasonable! How unreasonable! Such an arrogant person! How dare you fight with me! Hmph——"

Old Li waved his sleeves seemingly angrily and left the hall, then went to the back house, leaving only Chao Buzhi and Dong Wuzi looking at each other.

However, after Li Gefei left the hall, he immediately put away his angry look, hurriedly went to the back house to find his wife Wang, and directly told her what had just happened.

When Mrs. Li heard what her husband said, she was furious and said: "How brave! The Chen family's little bastard bullied others too much! How dare you come to our house to act mischievously! No! I'm going to argue with that Pang family girl right now!" She must be punished for lax upbringing!"

Li Gefei heard this, but he quickly stopped his wife and said, "Madam, wait a moment before you get angry! My husband is very curious. Just now A Bao said 'Aunt Pang', and Madam also mentioned the daughter of the Pang family, but I don't know who she is?"

Mrs. Li Wang looked at her husband, but sighed and said: "My husband, you don't know that the boy from the Chen family has a rich background. The daughter of the Pang family that I mentioned is the teacher who enlightened the Chen family. She is the eldest granddaughter of Duke Zhuang Min and the second daughter-in-law of Duke Wang Jin."

Li Gefei's head was buzzing when he heard about Master Pang's identity.

There is no other reason, just because the two identities of Pangzi are really shocking, especially the second one.

At that time, Pang's remarriage was presided over by Wang Jinggong himself, which caused a huge sensation in the literati circle of the Song Dynasty. However, Pang's remarriage immediately disappeared, which made many literati with a heart for gossip lose a lot of fun.

Even an upright man like Li Gefei was curious about Pang's past after she remarried once he heard about her identity.

However, Li Gefei also knew that it was inappropriate to ask his wife about Ponzi at this time, so he asked in a different way: "Then the Chen family child said that he has a special status and cannot participate in the scientific examination, and he also said that Madam, you know about it The reason. Madam, do you think it’s funny? Madam, how do you know about him..."

However, Mrs. Li sighed and said: "I really know the reason for this. What that bitch said is true. He really cannot participate in the scientific examination!" Li Gefei's eyes narrowed, but he asked: "Oh? Why is this? What is his reason?"

Mrs. Li said a little irritably: "I don't know if I should tell my husband to know the reason!"

Li Gefei smiled and said: "Madam! There is nothing we can't say between you and me as husband and wife! If it's really inconvenient, just leave it alone for the sake of your husband."

Mrs. Li could only curse Ergou in her heart for causing trouble for her. At this moment, how could she not give her husband an explanation.

She said, "Ms. sir, the reason is not impossible to explain. I'm just worried that if you can't keep the secret, it will bring trouble to our family."

Li Gefei smiled and said: "Madam, you should know that there are some unspeakable secrets in this. It can only come out of your mouth and enter my ears. I will never reveal it to a third person!"

Prince Li nodded and said: "That's good! My husband, you don't know that since ancient times, there has been a group of people on this land. They take it as their duty to maintain the stability of the world and have been fighting against all kinds of evil and secrets. They are called Be the Demon Suppressor! During the former dynasty and later Zhou Dynasty, Zhou Shizong Chai Rong made a contract with the Demon Suppressor to cooperate with him, intending to sweep away the world and unify it.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Shizong of Zhou Dynasty died suddenly and unexpectedly, so Taizu of this dynasty launched a mutiny at Chenqiaoyi, succeeded to the rule of the Later Zhou Dynasty, and established the Song Dynasty.The Demon Suppressor was concerned about the current situation in the world and did not intervene. However, he had some opinions about Song Taizu and the Song Dynasty court, but he became a stranger to the Song Dynasty court from then on!
Demon-suppressing people will not participate in the imperial examination in any way. This tradition has lasted for more than 100 years and will definitely continue in the future. "

Li Gefei was surprised when he heard this, but he said: "Is that the Chen family boy the so-called demon suppressor? Madam, how do you know these secrets?"

Mrs. Li smiled and said: "My husband is so suspicious! The person whom Sister Pang remarried is an experienced demon suppressor. I was still young and friendly with Sister Pang, but I learned about it from her. Don't be secretive. Then the Chen family boy can't take part in the imperial examination, even if you force me to do it, it's useless!"

Li Gefei said angrily: "Madam, you don't know, but I don't care if he can't take the imperial examination. But this guy is very arrogant. He bluntly said that he fell in love with our baby, and no one can stop him!" Since marriage matters, we should follow the orders of our parents and the words of the matchmaker, so how dare you act so wildly?!"

Li Wangshi secretly scolded Ergou and his master for their bad behavior and being unreasonable, but she also knew that what the boy said was true.

Traditional demon slayers are notoriously unruly. As long as the guy is really in love with Ah Bao, even if he wants to kidnap a common girl or "run at night", there is nothing he can do.

But she had to clean up the mess for those bastards.

So Li Wangshi said: "Ms. Sir, as long as A Bao doesn't object to this matter, neither you nor I can stop it! Not to mention you, even the powerful King Jinggong back then had to pinch his nose and admit defeat. He obediently remarried his daughter-in-law."

There is gossip!
Li Gefei asked curiously: "What do you mean by Madam's words?"

However, Li Wang arranged: "My husband didn't know that the second son of the Wang family was born with hysteria, but he had many disagreements with the Pang family's sister, which caused a tragedy. The Pang family's sister went through a lot. After the attack, he had an affair with a demon-suppressor. The demon-suppressor found an opportunity and kidnapped Sister Pang directly. After Wang Jinggong found out about this, although he was unwilling to do so, he had no choice but to make things worse. Xiao, I have ruined this situation in the name of remarriage!"

When Li Gefei heard this, he said angrily: "This is simply unreasonable! Wang Linchuan is afraid of them, but I am not afraid! If they dare to come and snatch Abao, I will never let him and his friends rest!"

Mrs. Li smiled bitterly and said: "My lord, all the reasons are on Ah Bao! As long as Ah Bao is not willing, they will not dare to snatch it even if they have the intention; but if Ah Bao is tempted, then everything will be over." Yes! So, sir, you have to persuade A Bao!"

Li Gefei calmed down his anger and said with a smile: "My Abao is definitely not that kind of person who has no sense of propriety. As long as I tell her, she will definitely not have any trouble with that guy!"

It's a pity that even Li Gefei himself didn't believe it.

Li Gefei was able to talk to his wife, so he went to talk to Li Qingzhao. Although there was little hope, he, as a father, had to give it a try.

It's a pity that if Li Qingzhao is a person who can be easily moved by words, then she is not Li Qingzhao.

Li Gefei tried to persuade him three times, but Li Qingzhao just ignored him.

Li Gefei was furious for a moment, but told Li Qingzhao the gossip he heard from his wife. It can be said that he broke his promise and got rich.

Li Qingzhao was such a smart person. After hearing these so-called "gossip secrets", he immediately extracted the real secrets from them.

She finally understood what the gathering between her aunt and those women was about.

Demon-suppressor!

hey-hey!It’s interesting!

But after Li Gefei left, Wang Li didn't care at all that it was getting late. She actually changed into a neat tight suit and went straight out the door with a dagger.

No one would have thought that the dignified Mrs. Li was actually good at martial arts.

But she passed a few neighbors and came to Pang Shiniang's house.

However, Mrs. Li did not go through the front door, until she came to the back door of the back garden, and knocked on the door according to a special technique. A swordswoman opened the door from the inside, let Mrs. Li in, then closed the door and asked: " I wonder what senior is doing here?”

Wang Li shouted in a low voice: "But it has nothing to do with you, I want to see Pang Min'er!"

The swordswoman led the way, but asked with a smile: "Senior is so angry, but you don't know what happened?"

Mrs. Li didn't say much. When she entered the embroidered building where Mrs. Pang lived, she saw her chatting with old man Chen, but he stepped forward and shouted: "Pang Min'er! The good disciple you taught came to my house to play tricks! It's simply unreasonable!"

Master Pang and Old Man Chen were both shocked when they heard this, and quickly asked each other why.

Mrs. Li Wang then explained the behavior of the two dogs in the Li family.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Pang laughed and said: "Wang Amei, you are not forcing others to make things difficult for you. You know that my second dog will fail the imperial examination, but you come to make things difficult for him! What's wrong with him doing it on his own!"

Prince Li said: "Hmph! You are partial to your disciples! I won't argue with you! But I have to make an agreement with you. My A'bao is still young and has an unstable mind, so he cannot tolerate others' actions. Play. If your dog is really interested, you must stay away from her temporarily, maybe three years, or five years, until A Bao becomes an adult, and then come and take care of her again!"

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