Aspirations

Chapter 34 Frozen three feet, not a day's cold

Three days later it was the day of the Grand Competition. Xia Xiang, Zhang Hou and Shen Bao thanked guests behind closed doors, and they were all reviewing their homework.In order to prevent Xia Xiang from being disturbed again, Xiao Wu stood at the door with his arms around his shoulders and acted as the door god. It was a pity that he had a serious face and tried to pretend to be fierce, but because he looked too non-vicious and nondescript, it made Shi It was a good meal to laugh at.

Xiao Wu ignored Shi'er's ridicule, and still stood guard at the door.For the past few days, Cao Shujuan came twice a day to bother Xia Xiang, leaving Xia Xiang with no time to "learn and learn from time to time". What could be more important than taking an exam?In a rage, he turned Cao Shujun away when he came for the eighth time.

Cao Shujun didn't come to Xia Xiang because he had nothing to do, he had something important to discuss with Xia Xiang.The production of the medicine bed medicine chair has been completed. Xia Xiang drew a picture, and he can make it according to the picture, and the production of the medicine bed medicine chair is relatively simple.Then again, although the production is simple, no one has ever thought about it before. If it weren't for Xia Xiang's whimsical idea, it is not known when the medicine bed medicine chair would come out.

Even Jin Jia, who has always been arrogant, still speaks coldly in front of Xia Xiang, but he is full of praise behind him, claiming that Xia Xiang is an extraordinary talent, and he must accept Xia Xiang as his apprentice.

After the medicine bed and medicine chair are formed, let Cao Yongguo use them first.Jin Jia has already found out that the place where the emperor handles official documents and sleeps is indeed above the midvein—Jin Jia has searched all over the classics, and finally knows that the midvein is divided into warm and cold. The central vein of the palace is the cold vein.

As an imperial physician, Jin Jia has the duty to advise the emperor's health.He directly met the emperor and asked the emperor to change to another place to sleep. The reason was naturally that it would help the emperor's recovery.The emperor is only over forty this year, and it is normal for him to reign for more than ten years after his illness is cured.

The emperor trusted Jin Jia very much, he listened to Jin Jia's words, and moved to another place.

No longer suffer from the cold pulse day and night, and use the medicine bed and medicine chair day and night, within three months, all the cold air in the body will be completely expelled.Jin Jia came to Cao's mansion every day to supervise the progress of Cao Shujun's project.As soon as the medicine bed medicine chair was finished, he couldn't wait to let Cao Yongguo try it out.

Frozen three feet, not a cold day, Cao Yongguo's disease is the same as the emperor's, it is a chronic cold disease, and it is absolutely impossible to cure it in one day.Sickness comes like a mountain, and goes away like silk.

After Cao Yongguo tried it, the symptoms were not significantly relieved.Although it was within Jin Jia's expectation, he was short-tempered, and rushed to Quanyou Inn to meet Xia Xiang, wanting to hear what Xia Xiang had to say.Xia Xiang only said that he only knew medical principles and had no experience in practicing medicine. He didn't know whether the medicine bed and medicine chair were effective or how long it would take for them to work.

Jin Jia knew Xia Xiang's answer, but he still didn't give up. He wanted Xia Xiang to say a few words to reassure him, so Xia Xiang had no choice but to say some good things about medicine beds and medicine chairs that would surely bring the dead back to life.Hearing Jin Jia's cold pulse again, he knew that the world is full of wonders.But thinking about it further, the human body also has Ren and Du meridian and Zhongmai, let alone heaven and earth?Life is between heaven and earth, and it must have the same root and origin as heaven and earth.

As soon as Jin Jia talked about medical skills and the way of yin and yang and the five elements, he was incessant, Xiao Wu had no choice but to drive away Jin Jia.Unexpectedly, Jinjia only left on the front legs, and Cao Shujun came again on the back legs.

Cao Shujuan is now obsessed with the emblem of the ever-changing good times - when the emblem was mentioned, it was Xia Xiang who said it casually. It's not for the sake of being liked by the little lady Chang Zai, but for the satisfaction of myself.

When I came to Quanyou Inn a few times, Cao Shujun would sit for a long time, just to discuss a detail with Xia Xiang repeatedly.Cao Shujun not only annoyed Xiao Wu, but also angered Zhang Hou and Shen Bao. The two of them despised strange skills and obscenities, so no matter who Cao Shujun was, they couldn't help but blow Cao Shujun away. out.

Xia Xiang could only laugh it off, and asked Cao Shujun to come to the inn after the competition.

In this way, it was finally quiet for a day or two.

Zhang Hou and Shen Bao also obtained Wen Changju's anthology from nowhere. They studied it and came to the conclusion that Wen Changju admired the ancient style and opposed the plain style.The two each wrote an article, judged each other, and finally came to the conclusion that Zhang Hou's brushwork was more suitable for Wenchangju's style of writing.

"Brother Xia, why are you so calm? You know that the threshold of the Wenfu is about to be breached. I heard that this year's Zhigongju is Wenchangju. How many scholars came to visit, handed in famous articles, and asked for directions. My two Although people haven't come to the door, they can't help but practice writing by hand, but you don't even look at Wenchang's collection of essays, you can really hold your breath." At lunch, Shen Bao saw that Xia Xiang was still leisurely and content, and couldn't help but feel He praised again and again, "He is calm and relaxed, with the style of a general."

"With Brother Xia's talent, getting into the Jinshi exam is what the question should be about, but if it is the top-ranking scholar in high school, I'm afraid it is still a few points short. Xia Xiang smiled complacently, "Those who came to visit the scholars were turned away, and they didn't think about it, how could Shangshu Wen be an official in Beijing for many years, how could he not understand the reasoning of avoiding suspicion? Besides, the current imperial examinations are poorly implemented. Name and transcript, even if Wen Shangshu appreciates you greatly, he doesn't know which test paper is your handwriting, how can you cheat for personal gain? It's really childish and ridiculous."

"That's right, but let me ask you, why did Xue Shi Yang get investigated for his favoritism?" Shen Bao smiled and said sarcastically, "After all, it's not because Xue Shi Yang is not attached to the third prince that he was arrested. Next? Why did Wen Shangshu be named as the honorary honoree? It’s just that Wen Shangshu won the heart of the three princes. Now that the emperor is seriously ill, the power of the third prince is growing, and he almost covers the sky and powers the court and the opposition with one hand.”

"Why did the third prince replace Yang Xueshi, brother Xia, I don't understand, please explain one or two for me." Zhang Hou saw that Xia Xiang never revealed his thoughts no matter what he and Shen Bao said, so he deliberately took a test. Kao Xiaxiang, "The third prince can't wait to start with this year's big exam. Could it be that he really thinks that the emperor can pass on to him?"

Xia Xiang smiled indifferently, raised his teacup and took a sip of tea, and said with a slow smile: "In order to prevent the chief examiner and Jinshi candidates from becoming the same school, the emperor personally presides over the imperial examination. Became a disciple of the Son of Heaven. No matter who is the Son of Heaven or who is the examiner, I just concentrate on taking the exam. If I fail the exam, it is because I am not knowledgeable enough. If I pass the exam, I am a disciple of the Son of Heaven. Disciple of the Son of Heaven, do you understand?"

Zhang Hou and Shen Bao naturally understood Xia Xiang's implication. Xia Xiang only read the books of sages and sages. No matter who is the emperor, the emperor always needs disciples. He just needs to be his disciples well.It is also a safe policy to respond to all changes with the same.

Of course, Xia Xiang knew that he was Li Dingshan's student, and Li Dingshan had offended the third prince. If the third prince really succeeded to the throne like the elder brother and younger brother of the Taizu who inherited the throne, it would be good if Li Dingshan and him could save their lives. Jinshi in high school has no chance to be an official.

If he is not a good prime minister, he must be a good doctor. If that is the case, he will use his medical skills to save the people of Li.

Xia Xiang's answer did not satisfy Zhang Hou, Zhang Hou quit, grabbed Xia Xiang's sleeve and wanted to say something, but was pulled aside by Shen Bao, Shen Bao laughed and said: "Brother Zhang, please don't bother me." Brother Xia is reviewing his homework. The champion is a dispute between you and me. Brother Xia has the style of humility. How about we make a bet? If I win the champion, what will you do? If you win the champion, what will I do? ?”

"Interesting, interesting." Zhang Hou's eyes lit up and he laughed, "If I win the champion, you have to obey me from now on, I will go east, but you can't go west. If you win the champion, I will worship you. Teacher, then go back to your hometown, study hard for three more years, and come back again."

"I won the champion, I'll have the final say, you can't do it." Shen Bao successfully diverted Zhang Hou's attention, and made Zhang Hou unknowingly jump into the hole he dug. Do you dare to take a gamble?"

"Why don't you dare? You won't win the number one prize anyway." Zhang Hou sneered contemptuously, "This year's examiner, whether it's Student Yang or Wen Shangshu, must be me. Say, if you win the number one prize, I will how?"

"I won the champion, you have to obey me from now on, I'm going west, you can't go east." Shen Bao wanted to learn from Zhang Hou's words, and he deliberately deepened his tone. Brother, if you don’t have the confidence to be the champion, it’s fine, you don’t have to force it. Your champion robe fits me well, how much did you spend? I’ll double the reward.”

Zhang Hou laughed back in anger, put his hands behind his back, looked up to the sky and smiled, and rushed out of the door: "I will fail the first prize? A joke, a big joke! It's up to you, if you win the first prize, I will listen to what you say What, I'm afraid you won't succeed?"

Seeing Zhang Houyi's figure without hesitation, Shen Bao laughed loudly: "Brother Xia, Brother Zhang is really cute when he becomes stubborn."

Xia Xiang couldn't laugh, and was slightly worried and uneasy: "Brother Shen, don't you think Brother Zhang is sometimes too paranoid? With his overly conceited character and the stubbornness of hanging inscriptions that don't care about his own safety, he If they come to power in the future, they will definitely fight against dissidents!"

"I don't think so." Shen Bao shook his head and smiled, "Brother Xia is too prejudiced. Although Brother Zhang is stubborn, he is not stubborn. Although he is conceited, he is not arrogant. I really appreciate his daring to hang the inscription in the air. The boldness of the world's first. The confidence to believe that you can be the top student in high school is the recognition of your own talents. Brother Zhang is so interesting, how can he be in the same party? No, definitely not."

Xia Xiang smiled silently, and said nothing more, arguing is useless, it is better to be silent, he looked up and looked out the window.

Shen Bao left on the pretext that he needed to review his homework, but Xia Xiang didn't persuade him to stay.

The Quanyou Inn is neither as comfortable, spacious and luxurious as the inn where the good times are always present, nor as wide as the inn where the good times are always present, but one thing is that the Quanyou Inn is old and old, and there are towering trees with deep roots and leaves in the courtyard, mottled moss and growing everywhere. They are all creeping tigers, creating a quiet and peaceful atmosphere when the midsummer is approaching the beginning of autumn.

Xia Xiang's gaze rested on the tallest plane tree in the courtyard.

The plane tree is the most common tree species in Shangjing and can be seen everywhere.Along with elm, locust tree, and willow, it is a northern species.The broad leaves of the sycamore tree cover the sky and the sun, cooling the courtyard.The cicadas on the tree are neighing vigorously. Once the summer is over and the autumn dew comes together, the life of the cicadas will come to an end.

This is the last carnival of cicadas' lives.

Xia Xiang's eyes were confused, he remembered his first acquaintances with Li Dingshan and Xiao Jia, the hasty escape from Zhongshan Village, and the series of events that happened after he entered Beijing, as if in a lifetime.I don't know if my mother, who is hundreds of miles away, is okay?Where did Li Dingshan and Xiao Jia go?And are Xia Lai and Xia Qu safe and sound?

In just over a month, numerous accidents happened one after another, Xia Xiang can still be so calm, and can take the exam with peace of mind, which is already very impressive.If Zhang Hou and Shen Bao knew his experience, they might admire his calmness.

Xia Xiang didn't know why the third prince wanted to kill Li Dingshan, nor did he know why Li Dingshan was tolerated by the third prince, but he could guess that the third prince was plotting to succeed him.

If the third prince wants to inherit the great treasure, the first prince, the fourth prince and the fifth prince will definitely not be reconciled.It is not uncommon for brothers to fight against each other for the throne, and it is not uncommon for the emperor to have no children. Who can inherit the throne is entirely up to the emperor's thoughts.

If the emperor recovered from his illness, the battle for succession would be another matter.Xia Xiang also didn't expect that he came up with the medicine bed medicine chair out of kindness to help Cao Yongguo cure his illness, but Jin Jia hoped that if the medicine bed medicine chair was effective, he would dedicate it to the emperor.Whether the medicine bed medicine chair really has miraculous effects, Xia Xiang has no idea.He can only be said to be proficient in medical skills, not proficient, and he is far inferior to Jin Jia who is a master.But no matter whether the medicine bed medicine chair is good or bad, it is not a good thing for him.

If the medicine bed and medicine chair are ineffective, the emperor will definitely punish Jin Jia under his wrath.Jin Jia will inevitably say that the medicine bed and medicine chair are his masterpieces, and he will also be implicated in this.When the emperor got angry, he lay dead for thousands of miles, and his life was in danger.

If the medicine bed and medicine chair are effective, the emperor can recover and continue to rule the country. If the emperor is happy, he will reward him heavily.It is a good thing for him to get the reward, but because of this, he will be disliked by the third prince and other princes who are interested in inheriting the throne.The emperor is over forty, and it is not impossible to reign for another ten years.Among the several princes, the eldest prince is nearly fifty years old, and he may not be able to wait for ten years.How old is the third prince, the little emperor? Ten years later, it will be nearly fifty years old, and there is not much time left.The fourth prince is 28 years old, and the fifth prince is the youngest, 22 years old. Therefore, if the emperor has another ten years of destiny, only the fourth prince and the fifth prince are the most suitable princes who can inherit the throne.

Having said that, Xia Xiang would naturally be willing if he could heal the emperor, so he would not care about what other people think.However, there is no harm in thinking about things more. More planning in everything is also conducive to taking the next step, just like he wants to meet the little lady Changzai, but it is not for making money. Although he does not care about business, his ambition is It is to serve as an official to benefit one party, not to become rich in the world.

Xia Xiang is for Xiao Jia.

Xiao Jia has the ability to run a business, and Xia Xiang has admired Xiao Jia's intelligence for more than three years.The mother alone supported the family by farming and doing laundry. After Li Dingshan and Xiao Jia came, the family struggled even more.Although Xia Lai Xia went to pay tuition fees to subsidize the family, it was still not enough.Xiao Jia thought of a way. She helped the villagers repair and modify jewelry, and her mother helped the villagers mend their clothes.

No one would have thought that Xiao Jia, a female class, would actually repair and modify the craftsmanship of jewelry.That's not all, she is skillful and thoughtful. She can change outdated jewelry into new and unique styles, and can also repair broken and damaged jewelry and give it a new look.For a while, there was an endless stream of visitors.

If this is the case, it is only because Xiao Jia has craftsmanship rather than business acumen.What is amazing is that Xiao Jia does not charge fees for repairing and modifying jewelry, but replaces it with food, cloth or other living utensils, and barters.The villagers originally had a low income and were reluctant to spend money, but they were not stingy with the food, cloth and living utensils they produced. Therefore, Xiao Jia's actions not only brought her countless businesses, but also won her a reputation.

Needless to say, the food can be handed over to the mother's household.Cloth and daily necessities, Xiao Jia and his mother worked together to make clothes from the cloth and some daily necessities, and then sent them to the county for sale.Although he doesn't make much money, he still has an extra income, which is enough to make ends meet.

This incident gave Xia Xiang an understanding of Xiao Jia's business acumen, and he also believed that Xiao Jia would be able to make great achievements in business in the future.As soon as he entered the capital, he saw Haojingchang's ubiquitous inns, teahouses, restaurants, etc., and immediately remembered that Haojingchang's owner was a young lady, and Xiao Jia might not be much worse than her.

Xia Xiang has enough confidence to believe that his idea can impress the little lady who is always in good times, but the problem is, he is about to pave the first step for Xiao Jia, where is Xiao Jia?With Xiao Jia's business acumen and Cao Shujun's talent, the two will surely accomplish great things together.

Don’t worry about too much, it’s not too late to talk about everything after the Grand Competition. Xia Xiang withdrew his thoughts, his eyes fell back on the book, and read aloud: "If you are successful, you will benefit the people. , Da is good for the world."

After reading a few sentences, I suddenly heard a clear and clear female voice outside the door, the voice was melodious and sweet, as clear as a spring.

"Xia Xiang Xia Langjun, but here?"

In the melodious and melodious, it is like the sweet spring in the three winters, cold to the bone!

(End of this chapter)