The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 21 Unruly Tang Yayuan

At the Luming Banquet, Tang Yin came out to toast on behalf of Juren.

Although he was honored, Tang Yin did not show much joy during the process, but seemed regretful. Wang Jia saw it, and after the deer banquet was over, Wang Jia specially left Tang Yin behind.

"I have seen the seat lord."

Tang Yin came to salute Wang Jia, but Liu Ji was not there. At this time, Liu Ji had already gone back to prepare for his return to the capital.

Wang Jia said: "Bohu, you are outstanding in talent and learning. This time, you ranked in the sub-yuan in the Jiangnan provincial examination. Why have you been so unhappy at the banquet today?"

Tang Yin could hear the questioning intent in Wang Jia's tone, and explained: "Students are not dissatisfied, but because during this rural examination, students feel that their writing and thinking are like a spring, and the articles can be written, just like a torrential river overflowing their chests. , and even boasted to others that this time Xie Yuan would give me nothing, but... things backfired."

Wang Jia smiled and said, "Do you feel that you are unwilling to lose to a Ligong in the imperial examination?"

Tang Yin shook his head and said: "The student has never seen this Xie Yuan's article, and no one has mentioned it in front of the student before. I don't know what he is capable of learning. The student is not jealous, but just feels that he seems to lose something. The loss is indescribable."

"Ah."

Wang Jia nodded with a smile, he still admired Tang Yin very much.

In history, although Tang Yin was defeated when he encountered a problem in the imperial examination, the two of them were inseparable. The defeated Tang Yin encouraged him many times.

Wang Jia can also be regarded as a noble person in Tang Yin's life.

Wang Kai said: "It's good for you to be self-motivated, and I might as well tell you clearly that among many candidates, your articles are outstanding, especially your smoothness of classics and allusions, which is amazing. Even if you write articles from time to time, you can’t write at your level.”

Tang Yin had already resigned to his fate.

But when he heard Wang Jia's words, he couldn't help but feel puzzled.

You think my article is well written, so why am I Yayuan, and Zhang Zhou is Xieyuan?

"The fluency of scriptures and righteousness can be said to be a supreme talent, but only those who have the community in mind, understand the sufferings of the people, and work hard are the talents of governing the country. You are not as good as you." Wang Jia admired Tang Yin, and Zhang Zhou The solution to Yuan was originally pointed out by his stubborn opinion, so he felt the need to explain it to Tang Yin.

But in Tang Yin's ears...

It was like being slapped in the face.

Talented, but not able to govern the country, so you are Yayuan, and Zhang Zhou is Xieyuan.

Isn't this a curse?

But Wang Jia reminded him to encourage him, not to discourage him. After all, Tang Yin was sensible, and he also understood that Wang Jia had good intentions, otherwise Wang Jia would not have to mention him alone after the Lu Ming banquet.

"Bohu, in the spring of next year, I hope you can be ranked in high school. Jiangnan scholars, you can be regarded as a role model. But you must also remember that it is important to have talent, but the selection of the imperial court is to benefit the world. Xian Neng, on this point, I'm afraid you still need to learn more from that Jie Yuan."

Wang Jia said it from the bottom of his heart.

Tang Yin almost wanted to ask, you only read a few articles of that person, why do you think I am inferior to him?
It is true that judging people by articles is the foundation of imperial examinations, but you can understand his nature just by reading articles?
"Before the spring of the next year, when you come to Beijing, I would like to introduce you to the scholars of the capital. I will visit you when I have free time, but learning is equally important. I will go north tomorrow. I hope to see you in the capital as soon as possible!"

Wang Jia's smile was full of praise for Tang Yin.

Tang Yin hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "After the students arrive in Beijing, they must come to the door to listen to the teachings."

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When Tang Yin came out of the Gongyuan, it was raining, because he didn't bring an umbrella, he could only go to the carriage in the rain.

After taking the carriage to the teahouse where he had an appointment with his friends, Tang Yin's body was almost drenched. Zhu Yunming came out from the teahouse. When he saw Tang Yin, he first bowed his hands and invited him to the teahouse. Dr. Tea served tea.

"When is Bohu going to go north? Let's discuss it. I plan to go with you."

Zhu Yunming is the Juren of the fifth year of Hongzhi, and he has already failed in the two examinations. This time his friend Tang Yin is in the examination, so naturally he wants to call him together.

Tang Yin said: "The matter of going north is not in a hurry. Tomorrow on the Qinhuai River, let's have a drink and chat."

Zhu Yunming couldn't help frowning.

After Tang Yin's Zhongya Yuan, it was actually a kind of setback. At first, Zhu Yunming thought that Tang Yin's personality would be restrained, but he didn't expect that it was because of this setback that Tang Yin's unrestrained personality became more serious.

"Bohu, you are always so devoted to the entertainment, which is of no benefit to your studies. With your identity as the sub-yuan of the Jiangnan Township Examination, it will not be too late to worry about drinking and sex after you are named on the gold list next year."

Zhu Yunming's good intentions can be regarded as earnest.

"Hmph! Don't mention Yayuan to me! I'm just a gong student, and I'm still a gong student. What kind of talent can I have? It's nothing more than writing some biased and ingratiating articles, and I've gained fame for a while. Do you still want to suppress me? Wait until I have Opportunity, we must let him know the inferiority of talent and learning, clean up the filth of the Jiangnan examination room, and give him justice!"

"If you don't want to drink with me tomorrow, you don't have to come, just go!"

Looking at Tang Yin's back, Zhu Yunming couldn't help sighing, and took out a booklet from his arms, which was part of the essays written by Zhang Zhou that he had obtained from the grader of the township examination through his relationship, which was regarded as a model essay for the imperial examination.

He had seen it himself, had some insights, and was about to discuss it with Tang Yin, but he was stumped.

"I thought that you would be able to restrain yourself after some setbacks. With your character, something will happen sooner or later!"

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In Cheng Guogong's mansion, Zhu Feng was like an ant on a hot pot from the beginning of the morning.

Zhu Daqi came to urge several times: "...Second Young Master, the followers and horses are all ready, Mrs. Tai has sent someone to urge you to leave early, and you can't delay any longer."

Every time Zhu Feng drove Zhu Daqi out with anger.

Waiting with Zhu Feng was his wife, his wife Ning Tong.

Ning Tong is the granddaughter of Ning Shan, the former commander of the Jianyang Guard. Ning Tong's father is Ning Zhen, who once served as the magistrate of Danyang County.

Although the Ning family was born in martial arts, the military households of the Ming Dynasty had the right to take the imperial examination. Ning Tong's father entered the Imperial Academy as a student to study as a tribute student, and was elected as an official.

The Ming Dynasty was not qualified to be an official only by raising people to the top. Students could also be elected officials through some channels.

The premise is that there is money and connections.

Ning Tong looked on coldly at her husband's eagerness as if he was scratching his ears and cheeks. He looked leisurely and carefree, holding a teacup in his hand, not drinking tea, and playing around with great interest.

Zhu Feng said: "Tong'er, if you don't want to share the business affairs for your husband, I won't force you, I will leave it all to Mr. Zhang."

Ning Tong stared at Zhu Feng and said, "Do you want to hand over your own business to outsiders? Do you think everyone in the Jue Mansion will listen to him?"

Zhu Feng smiled and said: "So Tong'er, you still support me, right? I knew it. After all, I made money, and you also have a share. Who is going to be with whom?"

"Humph!"

Obviously Ning Tong didn't believe Zhu Feng's nonsense.

Whether the relationship between the couple is good or not, they know best in their hearts.

"Second Young Master, that Zhang Jieyuan has finally come and asked to see him outside the gate of the mansion. This is a greeting card." After noon, Zhu Daqi came in again, which was regarded as bringing good news to Zhu Feng.

Zhu Feng was pleasantly surprised: "What else do you need to invite? Just invite someone in! Come on, I will go with you to meet him...Tong'er, you can go too."

Ning Tong looked proud and arrogant: "It's a woman, it's not convenient to go out to meet guests, I'll wait here!"

Zhu Feng smiled, walked out, and greeted: "Quick, bring the food and wine."

(End of this chapter)