Wearing the cannon fodder little koi in the imperial examination essay

Chapter 298
Brother Insatiable Greed, relying on his three-inch tongue, successfully made Zhang Xiucai the leader of the list again. Under the angry eyes of the two servants and the entourage who wanted to bite the horns, Tan De followed Zhang Xiucai's ass back I got the inn where Zhang Xiucai stayed, and got a low-level single room that Zhang Xiucai paid for him.

When Tan De returned to the lower single room, looking at the narrow room, the small windows, and the noise of people coming and going outside the corridor, Tan De sternly poohed at Zhang Xiucai's upstairs upper waiting room. a mouthful.

But what to do?No matter how small the place is, no matter how shabby the house is, he has to live there, right?Who let himself have no money in his pocket?

This night, Tan De hated to sleep in the narrow bed with his clothes on, but the creaking sound in the next room at midnight made him furious. A large pot of cool water was boiled, and the anger in the body was barely suppressed.

Tan De, who wobbled back to the bed and climbed into bed again, did not forget to swear hard before falling asleep.

"Damn, wake up tomorrow, I have to take a good look at what kind of a couple live next door!" He had to see if the person next door was here to rush for the exam, or something .

Early the next morning, when Tan De woke up, the sun was already high.

It’s also because the lower room is not soundproof. Last night, the neighbors were too noisy, which made me sleep badly all night. It was only in the middle of the night that he fell asleep. No, he just got up late. up.

But when he thought of the resentment last night and his plan, Tan De put on a pair of dark circles under his eyes, touched his empty and bulging belly, yawned, and got up unsteadily.

Just about to go out, I asked the waiter in the shop to bring some hot water to the room for myself to wash. As soon as I went out, by coincidence, I ran into Song Xingzu and his wife who had just gone out for lunch.

Yes, that's right, they are Song Xingzu and his wife.

It is not surprising that they appear here, after all, if His Majesty had not ordered the suspension of scientific research four years ago, Song Xingzu would have come to Jinling long ago.

Song Xingzu, who has been in the village for tribute for four years now, is going to give it a try no matter what, not only to give it a try, Song Xingzu even secretly vowed in his heart that he must stand out and win the exam, and if he can, he And get a good ranking.

For this reason, he told his family that when he went to Jinling this time, he wanted to meet friends through literature, make more contacts, and bring more silver. With many excuses, he asked his family for a hundred taels of silver.

Da Song's family is not a rich family, and the whole family has supported Song Xingzu for many years, and their family background is not rich.

When Song Xingzu was selected as a scholar, although there were some people who came to vote with gold, silver and land, after all, the scholar could only exempt [-] mu from tax, and the number was limited, and not all the income from the land they were attached to was spent on them.

Another one, it is impossible for mere scholars and wealthy households to invest a lot of money. In addition, the members of the Song family trembled when they saw that Song Xingzu was promising, and Song Xingzu's study also cost money. After four years of spending, there is not much left.

Therefore, Song Xingzu, who originally wanted to arrange everything early, insisted on traveling together because he didn't have enough money, and because his child bride-in-law was so good at performing [-] classes of martial arts.

In the end, Song Xingzu had no choice but to take the fifty taels collected by his family, as well as the eighteen taels of private money he had saved over the years by relying on the received rice and copying books, etc., and brought his own plan to save money. Let him serve him all the way, and take care of everything for him. In case the money is not available in the future, He Yuli, the child bride who can still be useful, set off on the road, and only hurriedly set off in late June.

Hurriedly rushed to Yuezhou Mansion, took the upstairs boat, he couldn't even bear to live in the middle class cabin, the husband and wife lived in the small lower class cabin and traveled around for more than a month, and finally arrived at Jinling City, three days ago, in Zhang Xiucai's Stay at this inn.

Of course, Song Xingzu wanted to live in a high-class room, but after counting the days to come, due to his lack of money, Song Xingzu had no choice but to take He Yuli into the lower-class room in this inn that was asking for a lower price.

Of course, as an endowed student, he is going to be a master in the future, just to get a good grade in the exam right now, that chaotic shop for scholars, sons, buddies, servants, entourages, and low-class people. , he is not rare to go.

The journey was bumpy. After arriving in Jinling, the couple rested hard for two days before regaining some energy. It turned out that nothing happened last night, but Tan De next door was thinking about it.

Tan De, who stepped out of the door with one foot, saw Song Xingzu, who was leading He Yuli one after the other, reaching out to push the door next to him. Tan De narrowed his eyes first, and then saw He Yuli's pretty face. With a good face, and a body like a willow supported by a weak wind, especially the waist that is too full to hold, Tan De shook his head and couldn't help but secretly click tut in his heart.

No wonder!

But I have to say, the guy who is opening the door is very lucky!

Tan De, who was looking back and forth at Song Xingzu and his wife, had so direct and burning eyes that even He Yuli could feel the other party's presumptuousness. She was ashamed and annoyed, so she took two quick steps, stretched out her hand and pulled the door open, and stepped into it. Song Xingzu.

"Mister, Mr. Xiang..."

Song Xingzu looked down at his tugged sleeves and frowned, "What?"

He Yuli timidly shrank her body behind her husband, but fixed her eyes on Tan De who was still looking at her wantonly, lowered her voice, said aggrieved and softly: "My husband, that man, that man is so unreasonable, he Stared at me the whole time."

As soon as this remark came out, Song Xingzu, who had always turned his back to Tan De and didn't care about this person, immediately frowned. Huo turned around and shot at him with sharp eyes. Seeing that the other party's eyes were fixed on his child bride, Song Xingzu was furious immediately His eyes were cold and piercing to Tan De, who had not had time to look back, and angrily said.

"What are you looking at!"

Tan De was agitated, and his gaze was reluctantly withdrawn from He Yuli, and when he looked at Song Xingzu who was full of anger in front of him, Tan De did not panic, but raised his hand politely towards Song Xingzu.

"Sorry, sorry, don't be angry, brother. In Xiayue Prefecture, Wuzhong County, Sanjiang City, Beicheng Suburbs, Tan De, a scholar in the middle of last year, who is currently going to Jinling to catch the exam, Tan is not a villain. There is no malice, brother, don't be annoyed."

Song Xingzu frowned, appreciating this person's background in his heart, thinking that this person is still from his hometown!
But before he could speak, He Yuli next to him got annoyed first.

Staring at Tan De angrily, pointing out what he said just now, he accused: "You are lying! If you have no malicious intentions, why did you just stare at me? You are a disciple!"

Seeing He Yuli's flushed face in embarrassment, Tan De was startled for a moment, then realized, and begged Song Xingzu and He Yuli for forgiveness.

"Miss misunderstood, miss misunderstood! Tan just looked at the girl like an old friend, so he took a few more glances. Tan, a scholar, knows the etiquette, righteousness and shame, and never dares to go beyond the rules. The girl really It was a misunderstanding."

As for who the old man is? Sorry, the other party can't find out, isn't it?

Tan De is self-satisfied, full of confidence and not afraid of investigation.

Sure enough, He Yuli didn't believe it, and said with hesitation, "Really?"

"Naturally, naturally! If the girl doesn't believe me, Tan can swear to God!" Tan De said "sincerity" very much, fearing that He Yuli would criticize him again, he hurriedly glanced at the silent Song Xingzu beside him, and hurriedly cupped his hands Said: "This brother, what do you think?"

He Yuli looked at her husband, then at this despicable fellow.

To be honest, she didn't believe this, after all, the man's eyes were too explicit and straightforward just now.

Although she didn't believe it, she saw that her husband's expression improved by three points, and he obviously believed it. The smart He Yuli also knew that she couldn't care about it any longer. Provoking right and wrong...

Sure enough, He Yuli immediately heard the man beside him speak.

"Brother Tan, don't be like this, but since Brother Tan said it, I believe in Brother Tan, but Brother Tan, don't act recklessly in the future, not everyone is as talkative as I am, it is reasonable Brother Tan, you should be cautious in your words and deeds, so as not to be misunderstood by others in the future."

Hearing this, Tan De scolded his mother in his heart, but nodded repeatedly on his face, cupping his hands in thanks.

"Yes, yes, what brother taught me is that Tan thanked you here."

"Oh, there's no need for that. You and I are from the same hometown, and we should take care of each other when we go out."

"Oh? It's from the same town? Excuse me, where does Xiongtai come from? Is your name Gao?" What a coincidence, another fellow from the same town sent to your door.

Tan De was secretly delighted, so he heard Song Xingzu cupped his hands in front of him and said, "My servant, Song Xingzu of Yuezhou Prefecture, Wuzhong County, Tongyang County, Baisha Town, and Manshan Village."

The place where I was born was poor, dilapidated and ignorant, if I could, I would not mention it, but it's a pity...

Alas, that's all, as the saying goes, don't ask where the hero comes from, wait until you become famous... Humph!
"Yuezhou Prefecture, Wuzhong County, Tongyang County, Baisha Town, Song Xingzu of Manshan Village?" Tan De couldn't help repeating the familiar place name, so familiar that he felt that there must be another name related to it.

"Song Xingzu, Song Xingzu? Song Xinglin? Hiss~ Brother Song, you? You..."

The person in front of him and Song Xinglin who also came from Manshan Village, Baisha Town, are they probably not blood brothers?
How else to explain it, the same place, the same surname, the same generation, the same... Tan De hissed, looking at the person in front of him in disbelief, his face full of surprise.

God, it couldn't be such a coincidence!

Just thinking about how to deal with that damned cheapskate Song Xinglin, someone sent a pillow to the door when he was sleepy?

It's no wonder that Tan De's brain is so fuzzy. After all, according to common sense, if they are brothers, or not, even if they are brothers of the same clan?Taking the imperial examination is a huge matter. For such a big event, if they are of the same clan, shouldn't they advance and retreat together, and come together to catch up with the exam?
As a result, Song Xingzu in front of him came to the exam alone with his wife, but that cheapskate would rather bring outsiders with him, and even shared the good things with outsiders, without taking care of his own people at all.

Thinking of something in his mind instantly, Tan De smiled.

Hahaha!If it is not a good opportunity for him to sow discord and avenge his shame, when will it be?
In an instant, Tan De's mind turned back and forth.

Tan De, who put all his cleverness into crooked ways, looked at the husband and wife who had obvious disdain and other expressions in their eyes after hearing the word Song Xinglin, and Tan De knew he had guessed right.

I heard the person in front of me frown and say in displeasure, "What am I? Why, brother Tan met someone with the same name as me?"

Tan De, who is well versed in the way of sowing dissension, chuckled. The sobering gossip came in a set pattern, with a considerate, innocent, and ignorant look on his face, very green tea.

"Hey hey hey, yes, yes...", the playwright Tan De pretended to be embarrassed and scratched his head, leading the topic, "It's just..."

"Just what?" He Yuli, who was following closely behind Song Xingzu, was curious, and she was really fooled, so she hurriedly asked.

Tan De took a playful look at the couple, and then thought of the disturbing movement last night, he didn't show his face, and hurriedly answered the conversation.

"No, Brother Song, I'm just a little curious. After all, when I came down, there was also a scholar named Song Xinglin on board, who also came from Baishamanshan Village in Tongyang. Now that I meet Brother Song again, I think, could it be the two of you?" Brothers? After all, they come from the same place and the same generation, so there are not many such coincidences! But since they are brothers, why didn't the two of you come to Jinling to take the exam together? Instead, they were one in front of the other? This is not right!"

In order to stimulate people, Tan Tiao managed to get him to seize the opportunity. Thinking of the weight of his family, he simply did not stop doing anything. Before Song Xingzu could react, he repeatedly patted his forehead, looking annoyed and self-blaming.

"Look at me, look at me, how could he be so stupid? Tan must be thinking wrong! Then Song Xinglin is definitely not Brother Song's brother! After all, if he is a brother, he would not go to the exam with his own brother for such a big event. It’s okay to be with outsiders, but Brother Song is holding a precious book annotated by the master Jinshi in his hand, not showing it to his own brothers, but just showing it to outsiders, it’s impossible to think about it!"

Well, finally spit out the most important words, Tan De was excited, his eyes were full of malice, he looked at Song Xingzu who was looking down and continued to add fuel, "So Brother Song, must have guessed wrong, right? Sigh! It's causing Brother Song a lot of trouble, it's Tan's fault, it's time to fight, it's time to fight..."

Song Xingzu, He Yuli: Damn it, it's murderous!

Song Xingzu's complexion was even worse when he heard that Song Xinglin had a precious book annotated by a master Jinshi in his hands. Jealousy welled up from the bottom of his heart for no reason, and he couldn't suppress it no matter what.

Even He Yuli next to her couldn't help muttering.

"Let me just say, a rough man like Song Erpi is not stingy, how long has he been studying, and he can be admitted as a scholar? He dares to come to Jinling to take the exam, hmph! But I don't know what dog has gone away Shit luck, just have a treasure book in your hand!"

Otherwise, how could such inferior people be admitted as scholars?

He Yuli, who thought she had found the truth, was very indignant for her man.

But Tan De's words are all on this point, thinking of the treasure book in someone's hand, Song Xingzu couldn't help but think about it.

This time, there are a lot of talents in the township. Because of the suspension of the exam, it can be said that the students in the whole south, no matter whether they are new or previous, all gathered in Jinling City, and they all fought for the [-] places. The choice of one is said to be big.

Unwilling to be left behind, Song Xingzu, who vowed to stand out and never return to the place he hated but had to mention, quickly made a decision in his heart.

He looked at Tan De and smiled.

"Brother Tan, don't worry, brother Tan didn't guess wrong. That Song Xinglin is my clan brother. Because of the delay in my family, I fell behind my clan brother by some time. It happened that I arrived in Jinling the day before yesterday. I am worried about where to go. Looking for a family reunion, today I happened to meet you, Brother Tan, who is enthusiastic." As he said, Song Xingzu bowed his hands solemnly: "So, can I trouble Brother Tan to lead the way for me, so that I can reunite with my brothers?"

Of course, the reunion is false, but it is true for the treasure book.

And obviously, Tan De saw the gazes of fellow-men from Song Xingzu's eyes, immediately smiled knowingly, and bowed his hands in return, "Hahaha, it's fate to meet, since I called you brother Song today, your friend, that friend If you wish, Tan Mou dares not to obey."

At this time, silence is better than sound, the two looked at each other, and amidst the laughter, the two had a common goal, and they hit it off immediately, working hand in hand.

(End of this chapter)