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Chapter 88 Mid-Autumn Festival, Zijian

Coming out of the Gongyuan, all the candidates including Zhou Bai seemed to be born again. They breathed in the fresh air outside and greedily enjoyed the long-lost freedom.

Some people may not understand and feel that these scholars are hypocritical.

But as long as they finished the nine-day exam in it, they would sneer at this kind of layman, and just want to give him a big sinus.

For the nine-day cattle test, in the official timetable, there are only two nights in the middle, which belong to the self-regulation time of the candidates, and will anyone really waste those two nights?

Of course, the candidates at this time will not argue with some idlers. They walk together in twos and threes to discuss the questions in the three exams.

Some are regretful because they answered wrongly, some are complacent because of the high correct rate, but more people complain.

Complaining that the nine-day continuous test cannot bring out their best level, and complaining that the imperial court's questions are too difficult this year, so the "Tao" poems, and the "long-term peace and stability of the dynasty" are all topics that were impossible to appear before.

Even the Daojing questions in the last round are more difficult than the previous rural exams. You must know that the level of candidates in Dingzhou is far inferior to those "exam kings" in Neizhou.

Zhou Bai stood by the side of the street for a while, observing the various behaviors of the students after the exam, and found it very interesting, and even planned to go in to learn more.

After all, at this time, he could hear the most sincere inner voice of the majority of Dingzhou scholars.

In his eyes, everyone's luck seemed to have been dug out, and it was still spreading at a very slow speed.

Looking at the sky, the Gongyuan became the core of Dingzhou in a short period of time, where the power of the dynasty's legal net gathered here, continuously drawing the luck of the vast number of scholars.

If Zhou Bai's qi-watching technique is higher, he can even see the veins of transporting qi in the French Open. Some of them are used to repair and improve himself, and more are transported from Longshou Shenjing tens of thousands of miles away.

"Brother Zhou! Brother Zhou, don't be in a hurry to leave!" Just before Zhou Bai merged into the crowd, two excited shouts stopped him.

Looking back, it was Yu Ji and Ma Liang, the one who yelled the loudest was Ma Liang.

They were unkempt, haggard, and miserable looking just off the battlefield.

Yu Ji didn't have the strength to gossip at this time, only Ma Liang looked at Zhou Bai and said in amazement: "As expected of being the chief of the county's case, after three exams, he is still calm and composed, and his demeanor has not diminished."

Zhou Bai smiled calmly: "Brother Ma is not bad, seeing you like this are you sure?"

"Where, it's the first time for Brother Yu and I to get off the stage, and we just came here to gain experience. This time it really sounded a wake-up call for us. The rural exam is not easy!" Ma Liang also became melancholy after nine days of hard work. full of.

Yu Ji cupped his hands in salutation, looked at Zhou Bo seriously and said, "Brother Zhou should be able to win the Guibang directly?"

Zhou Bai pondered for a moment and said: "The big difference is not bad, if there is no accident, you should be able to win."

"Then congratulate Brother Zhou in advance..." Yu Ji's face was half joyful and half lonely.

Without waiting for a few more pleasantries, Qi Hua found Zhou Bai again.

Looking at the two people who are outstanding in appearance and stand out among the crowd of candidates, Yu Ji's thoughts became more complicated.

While Zhou Bai and Qi Hua were talking, Yu Ji took the nervous Ma Liang and left quietly.

There were a few guards hanging behind Qi Hua as usual, but Zhou Bai was not bad either. Yao Ping and Yao An strictly followed the tracking rules, hiding in the crowd and following him quietly.

Zhou Bai and Qi Hua didn't talk about anything else. Mostly, Qi Hua was asking him how to answer the various questions in the exam. After some conversation, he was relieved a lot.

Qi Hua can answer most of the questions correctly, and even the two most literary parts of poetry and policy theory can reach the level of juren.

Zhou Bai was not curious at all, the son of a dignified county prince had this ability.

Moreover, at the Tingshan Poetry Festival, Qi Hua obviously got enough opportunities from the mountain god. He guessed that the opportunities were probably related to Wen Si, otherwise he would not end up in succession now.

Before they knew it, the two of them were approaching Zhou Bai's residence, and Qi Hua also asked at the right time: "Are you in no hurry to leave Zhoucheng after the exam?"

"Take a few days off, stroll around the state city, and wait for the results to be released before going to further study tours." Zhou Bai did not hide his itinerary when facing his friends.

Qi Hua stopped in his tracks and said solemnly: "Then if you are not tired, how about going to meet an elder with me tomorrow?"

Zhou Bai was stunned, could it be Qi Hua's Shaoqing's father, Qi Wenyan?
"Is your father sent to Dingzhou as an official? Then I should pay a visit. It happens to be the Mid-Autumn Festival tomorrow."

"No, my father went to Neizhou, but this time the person who came to Dingzhou is also his old man's same age, we can go to pay a visit to the pier." Qi Hua shook his head and said.

This is to introduce political resources to him. Although Qi Wenyan is not in his favor, it is needless to say the benefits of getting to know a big man in the state.

After agreeing on a good time, the two bid farewell to each other. There are many things to do tomorrow.

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The next day, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Xiangxing's 46th year came on time. Dingzhou City, which had been under martial law for nine days due to the township examination, was completely released.

Carnival scholars spend as much money as they can, they are chic in the place of fireworks, and they get drunk in restaurants. In short, before they know their results, they are still equal in status.

With Zhou Bai's heart, he can't do it, and he can't let go of everything and follow the carnival.

After checking and explaining the results of Yao Ping and Yao An during this period, he got into Qi Hua's carriage and drove all the way to Cai's Mansion.

Zhou Bai, who had done his homework, knew that this was the residence of Mr. Cai Fengcai, the new left counselor of Dingzhou.

The mansion is not considered luxurious, but it is also made of blue bricks and black tiles. There are three courtyards, and when you walk in, there are jagged rocks and towering ancient trees.

This was not bought by Cai Feng himself, but the compensation given by the court when he devolved Dingzhou as an official. After all, in the eyes of many Beijing officials, Dingzhou and other frontier states are always the worst batch.

This "Cai's Mansion" has been inhabited by many high-ranking government officials before and after, and has already cultivated the spirit of Huang Tang, just like a standard Huang Zhai shelf.

Zhou Bai could feel the difference between this kind of expensive house and other ordinary houses just by looking at it roughly. People often live here, and their thoughts will flow smoothly and their hearts will be relaxed and happy every moment.

Back house, living room.

Cai Feng was in silver hair, dressed in long robes, smiling, his eyes seemed weak, but he kept observing Zhou Bai and Qi Hua.

Those in their fifties who can participate from the left of the fourth grade are definitely not ordinary people.

"I've met Mr. Cai." Seeing the master's arrival, the two quickly stood up and said hello respectfully.

Qi Hua also knew the importance of this person in Dingzhou in the future, if he was willing to support the Qi family, it would be a great opportunity, so he fully took out his family's etiquette, and sat upright.

"The last time I saw nephew Qi Xian was when Cai was traveling in Dingzhou ten years ago, right?" Cai Feng smiled and nodded in response, and asked again first.

Qi Hua clasped his hands and said in harmony: "It is true that we met ten years ago, please trouble Cai Gong to remember, my father often mentions you in my nephew's ear."

"Your father is luckier than me, Neizhou is rich and stable."

"But it's not necessarily true, hahaha, who wouldn't want to go back to their hometown to serve as an official, don't you think so, my little friend?" Cai Feng changed the subject and pointed at Zhou Bai.

Zhou Bai had been prepared for a long time, and replied neither humble nor overbearing: "Being an official will benefit one side, and Uncle Qi will feel at ease knowing that it is Mr. Cai that you are serving in Dingzhou."

Cai Feng observed Zhou Bai, and Zhou Bai was actually observing him secretly.

This Mr. Cai has passed the age of knowing his destiny, but his luck is at the peak of his life, and the strong Huangtang Qi forms a protective auspicious cloud, covering him firmly.

Moreover, that trace of light blue precious state spirit is also absorbed from time to time, not much, but it can also prove Cai Feng's status in Dingzhou.

The governor's two most important deputy officials are the fourth-rank right councilor and the fourth-rank left councilor. These two can naturally benefit some of the state's luck.

The luck is positive, and there is an aggressive trend towards the outside world. This is not coming to Dingzhou to retire.

"Hahaha, my little friend is a bit unfamiliar, I don't know who the son is, he has extraordinary conversation and knowledge." Cai Feng laughed loudly.

"Boy Zhou Bai, who was born in Bei'an, made adults laugh."

"It turned out to be you, this year's Bei'an County case chief, a boy born from a hero, a boy born from a hero..."

Knowing Zhou Bai's background, Cai Feng not only didn't feel disgusted, but became more enthusiastic. The two children and one elder chatted and talked very harmoniously.

After a long time, the sky was getting late, and it was about to be the time when Cai's mansion was reunited and ready to enjoy the moon, Qi Hua and Zhou Bai were very angry and wanted to leave first.

Unexpectedly, Cai Feng left Zhou Bai alone, as if he still had something to say.

"After Zhou Xiaoyou registered as a celebrity, he hasn't taken his name yet?" Cai Feng looked at Zhou Baidao with a look of great admiration.

Zhou Bai responded very decently to his several conversation tests just now, not at all like a country boy from the country.

Being talented is totally worth cultivating, and the key is that he still wants to use this to win over the Qi family.

It's not good to be too direct, it's just right to use Zhou Bai as the bond.

The Qi family needed someone from the prefecture to support them, and Cai Feng, who had just come to Dingzhou, needed political support from the local clan.

"Boy's parents passed away early, and there is no teacher to support him, so I haven't taken the word yet. If Mr. Cai is willing to give up, he can take the word Zijian for me." Zhou Bai bowed his hands and expressed his thoughts.

Hearing this, Cai Feng's expression turned a little ugly. It's because I think highly of you for taking out the characters for you, but you actually prepared the characters yourself early.

That's right, what Zhou Bai wanted to achieve was cooperation, not in the name of master and apprentice, otherwise the rebellion in the future would be limited to this.

At that point, any hidden influence of luck may play an unpredictable role in the initiation of major events.

Besides, the meaning of "Jian" is just a supplement to the meaning of Zhou Bai's name, and there is nothing inappropriate.

Seeing that Cai Feng remained silent for a long time, Zhou Bai added: "Why don't you wait a few more days, the Guibang is down, what do you think?"

In the end, facing the confident Zhou Bai, Cai Feng still agreed to wait for the Guibang to be released. His heart is still big enough.

If Zhou Baizhong got Xie Yuan, it would naturally be Zijian. In the eyes of outsiders, they are the same faction, but they are actually independent cooperative relations.

If it's just an ordinary candidate or even fails, then Zhou Bai will go as far as he can go.

It was night, the moon was shining brightly, the silver man was shining, and the whole city was full of family reunions. Only the scholars from all over the place who stayed here hugged each other to keep warm.

(End of this chapter)