Daming: I am the most powerful emperor grandson, please abdicate the throne

"Brother Guan is right!"

The second scholar saw that Guan Yangping didn't seem to want to continue talking about this topic, so he didn't say much and said, "Congratulations in advance, Brother Guan is on the list."

"I congratulate you, Brother Guan, for making the list."

The first reader laughed out loud.

"You're too polite. If I'm on the list, you two must be on it too."

Guan Yangping also wanted to be really famous, but it was just a desire and he could basically not do it. In fact, he once asked someone to take letters back and ask his family to send more silver to Beijing.

But there is not so much money at home.

Guan Yangping can only rely on Lao Liu's cheating tools now. It would be best if it succeeds. If not, he will try again next time.

Next time, he promised to bring more money and buy a copy of the test paper no matter what, and he must pass the test.

While they were chatting and drinking, two scholars came to the second floor of the tavern.

One of them was fair and clean, and he was obviously from a wealthy family, which made Guan Yangping extremely envious, because he could tell that the other person must be richer than himself.

If I could do the same, I wouldn't have to feel sorry for not being able to buy a test paper. I would be full of confidence and believe that fame, wealth and honor would be within my reach.

The second person was dressed in plain and ordinary clothes, and it was obvious that he was a scholar from the common people. Usually, such scholars would have to mobilize the whole village to have the opportunity to come to Jinling to take the exam.

If it is some poor counties, even the entire county will try its best to produce a person who can pass the high school entrance examination.

As long as there are scholars in the county who pass the imperial examinations, the local county magistrate will also have a political achievement.

"Brother Guan, look over there. A rich man and a poor man, but they still have such a good relationship."

The first scholar also noticed the two people who had just come up, smiled and said.

The second scholar said, "They do look a little strange, but that's normal. They may be from the same place, and in Jinling, where they are unfamiliar with the place, they rely on each other."

"may be!"

Guan Yangping smiled and said.

They ignored that and continued drinking. They needed to relax before the exam, and try to perform better and copy as much content as possible.

If he doesn't cheat, he really won't be able to pass the test.

At this time, the rich scholar said, "Brother Jian will definitely be on the list, why are you still studying? The exam is in two or three days, and you should come out and relax now. But don't worry, all the expenses will be on me."

Guan Yangping heard what they said and just shook his head.

In fact, he didn't know whether the other party could really make it to the list, and he didn't know how good his knowledge was. However, usually, such common scholars who could get to this point must have good knowledge.

Guan Yangping was filled with envy when he heard this and wished he could be as capable as him.

It's a pity that he is not good at studying and can only pass the exam by cheating.

The second scholar asked again: "Since when, no matter who it is, anyone dares to say that he is on the list?"

After saying this, they all smiled.

There are so many people who aspire to be on the list, but how many can actually do it?
In fact, there are more people who can’t do it!

The scholar named Brother Jian waved his hand and said with a straight face: "Whether you are on the list or not will be determined by the officials in the court who will grade the papers and then His Majesty, not by a single word from you, Brother Xu! My knowledge is mediocre, and I am lucky to be able to take the exam here. If I can be on the list, that would be the best. If not, I will come again next time." He said he would come again next time, but he also knew that he probably could not afford to come next time.

His family was almost bankrupt in order to come to Jinling to take the imperial examination. The whole village really worked together to help him. If he could pass, he could go back and give back to the village. If not, he would not even be ashamed to go back, and he would not know how to repay his debt.

"Brother Jian, don't worry."

This wealthy scholar named Brother Xu seemed to have seen Brother Jian's difficulties and said with a smile: "If it is really that unfortunate, I will cover all the expenses next time you come! Just think of it as me lending you money, how about it?"

Mr. Xu actually knew that he would definitely not pass the exam.

However, Brother Jian's knowledge is indeed not simple, and there is a great possibility that he can pass the exam. So he will regard it as an investment. If Brother Jian can pass the exam, then the return to him will not be small.

"This person is so generous!"

Guan Yangping listened to their conversation and said, "And this scholar looks quite humble."

The first scholar said, "For someone like him to come to Jinling for the exam, he has already emptied out the entire village. And he still has the nerve to say, 'Will Zi'a come next time?'

They all, shook their heads.

In fact, Guan Yangping also thought that next time he came, he would buy a test paper even if it cost the whole family money.

In a way, they seem to be the same kind of people.

It’s just that the angle of hollowing out the house is different, but the ultimate goal is still the same.

"let's go!"

Guan Yangping felt uncomfortable when he thought that he would also empty his family's pockets. He didn't want to stay here any longer, nor did he want to continue listening to their conversation. Soon the three of them left.

"no need!"

That Brother Jian, whose name was Jian Jinzhong, could not help but see what Brother Xu meant. He shook his head and said, "I came to Beijing to take the imperial examination and don't want to rely on too many people, but... Alas!"

He also knew that he owed the village too much.

There is so much that I don’t know how to pay it back.

Although the Ming Dynasty is becoming more and more prosperous, there are still many poor people. It is basically impossible for the entire nation to become rich all of a sudden. It cannot be done even hundreds of years later.

That Brother Xu, whose name is Xu Fan, said with a smile: "Brother Jian, why are you being polite to me? We are from the same place, and we are unfamiliar with this place, so it is only natural for us to rely on each other."

Jian Jinzhong said, "I also understand your feelings, Brother Xu, but I am a stubborn person. Besides... even if we really want to go out for dinner, there is no need to come to such a nice place. We can just sit down and eat at a stall by the Qinhuai River."

Those roadside stalls are much cheaper than these taverns.

"Besides, going out to eat, going back and forth, is a waste of time."

"I might as well stay at home and read more books."

Jian Jinzhong shook his head.

Xu Fan really admired Jian Jinzhong's study status. If it were him, he would never be able to do it to this level. He said, "But, Brother Jian, you have to eat too, right? You can't just stay at home and read books all the time."

Jian Jinzhong took out two cooked potatoes from his pocket and said, "Eating potatoes can fill your stomach. This is something that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince brought back from overseas with great difficulty. It is also a good thing that can save countless lives. With potatoes in the Ming Dynasty, no one will starve to death anymore. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has done a great deed!" (End of this chapter)