Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

Still the same sentence, things like status are really hard to figure out, and Su Mu also knew that it was meaningless to force him to write down, so he simply gave up, put the manuscript he wrote yesterday on the table, turned around and went out, anyway, people in this era The ancients had the habit of respecting paper and ink.Every word written by Su Mu, regardless of whether it is useful or not, Xiaodie will carefully collect it together.

After the Su Mu was sorted, the unused waste manuscripts were taken away and burned with fire.

The reason why he went out was firstly the common inspiration, and secondly, Su Mu had never seen the largest city in the world in this era, so he was inevitably curious.After coming to Beijing this time, I was hit in the head, and naturally I was not in the mood to go sightseeing.

Fortunately, I got ten taels of silver from Zhu Shou, Zhu Xiaozi, who is nicknamed the General, and I lived a worry-free life for the time being, and my mood immediately became brighter, so I went out to take a walk around.

Today is not as hot as yesterday, and the street is much more lively. The style of this classical city, Su Mu is getting fresher and fresher. It doesn't feel like walking for several miles, so I walked to the Meridian Gate.

Further north is the imperial city, which is the Palace Museum of later generations.

Su Mu had never been to Beijing before, and he had only seen the Forbidden City on TV, so he was very curious about what was going on inside.But these days the imperial city is not where ordinary people come whenever they want. You are either an official, or you can only be a eunuch in the palace.

It seems that I have nothing to do with the Forbidden City in my life.

Looking at the majestic imperial city, Su Mu was vaguely disappointed.

However, among the various people who came in and out of the city gate, apart from the officials and guards of the imperial city, there were also many scholars.

Su Mu was stunned: When will scholars be able to enter and leave the imperial city freely?

Just as she was wondering, someone suddenly shouted from behind: "Zi Qiao, Zi Qiao."

Su Mu was suddenly called out, knowing that he had met an acquaintance, he was terrified and bitter in his heart: I am also unlucky today, why did I come here to see the Forbidden City, honestly stay at home for a few months, wait until the wind is not so tight, and then come out for activities It's not too late, but he was recognized today. Isn't this self-inflicted?

He didn't dare to agree, and pretended not to hear, turned around and walked unhurriedly to the other side.There is a group of scholars in front of them, as long as they get in, they will be safe.

"Zi Qiao, why are you running? Why, you won't recognize me as the same year when you get the case." Amidst the loud laughter, one person stretched out his hand to hold him tightly.

Now that he couldn't run away, Su Mu smiled wryly and turned his head to look, but it was Sun Sheng, his classmate in the provincial examination in Baoding Prefecture.

He could no longer pretend that he didn't know him, so he collected himself and made a bow: "So it's Brother Zixiang, but today, by coincidence, we met together. What are you doing here?"

Sun Sheng's surname is Sun Mingchen, and his style name is Zixiang.

Sun Chen smiled back and bowed: "What is Ziqiao here, and what is Yudi here to do, why bother to ask? I heard that you came to the capital more than a month ago, why did you think of registering at the Ministry of Rites today?"

"Ah, so I signed up for the township examination." Su Mu suddenly realized that Beizhili in the Ming Dynasty was not a separate administrative region, directly under the central administration.Therefore, Baoding scholars who come to Beijing to participate in the provincial examination must go to the household department to register.

Sun Chen and Su Mu were classmates in the cram school in Shaotai for January, and they were all in the same year, so the relationship was naturally very good.

Sun Chen held on to Su Mu and refused to let go, "Zi Qiao, it's just right, let's go to the Ministry of Rites to report our names, just in time to open our eyes and see what the imperial city looks like?"

Su Mu's heart trembled, he had a negative case, how could he enter the imperial city.I was about to make an excuse that I didn't have a guide or a diploma, but everyone came to the palace. If you didn't come to sign up, what did you come here for?Besides, the capital city is at the foot of the Son of Heaven, the Shoushan district, and the streets are full of government servants and Jinyiwei spies from Shuntianfu. After walking a few steps, someone will come to check your road. You said you didn't bring these things, is it possible?

In desperation, Su Mu could only walk towards the imperial city with Sun Chen.

The guards at the entrance of the imperial city waved their hands and let them in after checking their diplomas and guides.

After entering the Meridian Gate, there is a small square, and after passing the square and entering another city gate, there is a larger square.

On both sides of the square are the offices of Liubuhe.

This was Sun Chen's first time entering the imperial city, and he was dumbfounded by the magnificence inside.Although Su Mu was mentally prepared, he was still shocked when he came here for the first time.

Being stared at by this guy, Su Mu had no choice but to go to the Ministry of Rites on the left hand side with him, and lined up with a large group of scholars from Beizhili for a long time before seeing an official.

The man glanced at Su Mu's diploma casually, but his eyes lit up: "It turns out that you got the first name in Baoding Prefecture, and your name is Su Mu. It's the first time you took the provincial examination, and you passed it in one go. Little Sanyuan ah!"

Seeing that he had noticed him, Su Mu panicked inexplicably, but on the surface he still looked very calm, and he saluted: "Returning to the old man, the late student is Su Mu, who won the first case of this issue."

"Get up and talk." The official helped Su Mu up, "Yes, yes, it seems that we will have a chance to meet in the future."

Su Mu was a little dazed and speechless.

The man said with a smile: "In the history of Guochao, I haven't seen anyone who won the third grade. There are not many people with the small three grades like you. And the middle and small three grades are all Jinshi and the first. It seems that this time the township examination There is nothing wrong with you, the next thing is to take the test, still register at the Ministry of Rites, and I will see you again when the time comes."

Su Mu: "My lord, thank you."

The official handed Su Mu a stamped certificate, asking him to use this official document to go to the Shuntian Mansion Tribute Court for reference, and explained a lot of precautions during the exam, and then let Su Mu go out and start over. He seemed very enthusiastic towards the end.

This made Su Mu feel even more uneasy, and after waiting outside the door for a while, Sun Chen also came out after registering.

While talking, the two walked towards the outside of the imperial city.

Sun Chen first told Su Mu his address in Beijing, so that Su Mu could go over to talk when he was free, and then asked where Su Mu lived.

Su Mu reported an address indiscriminately, and carefully probed: "Zixiang, I have been away from Baoding for more than a month, how are the former classmates?"

"It's all good, basically they have already come to Beijing, but brother Mu will come later."

"Isn't there anything interesting in my hometown recently?" Su Mu continued to ask.

"Oh, I forgot something, do you know about the book "Journey to the West"?"

Sure enough, it came, Su Mu's heart trembled: "I haven't heard of it, what's the matter?"

"Ziqiao is all about imperial examinations. Of course, I don't like this kind of idle books. However, the book is interesting, and it is good to pass the time. The book is from the "Wind into the Pine" bookstore. Ziqiao, are you from the same bookstore? Is Mr. Lin very familiar with Mr. Shao? By the way, Mr. Shao’s cram school is still run by Mr. Lin.”

"Well, I'm acquainted with him. I bought some books from him. The old gentleman talks elegantly and is a nice person." Su Mu pretended to be nonchalant: "What's wrong with him?"

Sun Chen sighed: "Isn't it because I printed a book that shouldn't be printed? Some people reported that "Journey to the West" violated the ban. Dongchang sent people down to copy the bookstore. Mr. Lin was also arrested and imprisoned. Mr. Lian Shao has also been implicated."

"What's the matter now, Mr. Shao, okay?"

"It's okay, Mr. Shao is highly respected. Although the people in Dongchang are insane, they don't dare to catch the wind and risk the world's dissatisfaction. However, Mr. Shao's teachings can't continue, so he resigned and returned to his hometown. The old man is gone." At this point, Sun Chen looked angry, "Should all the eunuchs be killed for messing with the government?"

"Is there anyone else involved in this case?"

"No, it's just that many people in the Lin family bookstore have been arrested. However, those who print books and shop assistants don't have much money. After a round of torture, they let the family pay the money and let them go back. Boss Lin, because he is The first offender, but I don't know how to be sentenced in the future. Since the owner is still closed, it is estimated that he will not be able to come out for a while, and the bookstore's buddies will also disperse after they come out."

"Then...can you find out who the author of this book is?" Su Mu's heart froze, and he finally asked this question.

"I heard that it was not found out, but Yudi is not a member of the government, so how could he know about the case, but..." Sun Chen lowered his voice and said mysteriously: "According to rumors, this book was written by Mr. Shao."

"Ah, how come?" Su Mu was dumbfounded.

Sun Chen said: "Only a famous person like Mr. Shao can write such a good-looking book. To be honest with you, I was fascinated by this book. I think about that monkey every day, and I almost don't have the time to prepare for the exam. Yes, Mr. Shao’s family has no property, and his salary is meager. But when the people from Dongchang went to check him, they found that Mr. Shao was very rich, and his family’s silver was filled with two big boxes. What is the embellisher of a book?"

Su Mu couldn't help but smile bitterly, the money was obviously Mr. Shao's supplementary tuition fees, how did it become manuscript fees?

However, the people in Dongchang actually regarded Shao Xian as the author of "Journey to the West", which caught him by surprise.

As he walked, he asked calmly.

Sun Chen became a little impatient, and said, "Zi Qiao, that's the same sentence. I'm not a public servant, so how could I know. But it's also understandable. After all, Mr. Shao is our mentor. Why don't you ask Hu Bai himself It's all right."

"Hu Baihu, is he in Beijing?" Su Mu was stunned, suddenly thinking, the world is so small.

"Now, when Dongchang is handling this case, Baoding Jinyiwei and Fuya will also assist. He just came to Beijing this time to hand over his errands. You and Hu Baihu have an unusual relationship. Just go to ask... maybe Can I meet a beautiful woman..." At this point, Sun Chen laughed narrowly, and everyone in Baoding City knew that Su Mu almost became Hu Baihu's son-in-law.

Su Mu was also a little embarrassed, but his heart was moved, Hu Baihu entered the capital, it was not good for me to see him, if not, I would really be arrested by him.However, Hu Jinxue must have come along.I have no friendship with him, so I can ask him about the specific case.

So he bit the bullet and asked Hu Baihu's address, and it happened that Sun Chen knew it, so he told Su Mu about it.

After leaving the imperial city, Sun Chen invited Su Mu to a restaurant for a drink. Su Mu had something to worry about and was anxious to see Hu Baihu again, so he excused himself.