manynovel Chapter 572 Want to Stay in Beijing
Chapter 572 Want to Stay in Beijing
Jiang Youzhen chose Fuyun Pavilion. She has a room here. It’s her own business anyway, so shouldn’t she take care of it?
The three of them sat down, pushed around and ordered a few dishes, then started talking about the recent situation of both parties.
"I haven't congratulated Young Master Jiang on winning the first place yet. The day you went to look for me, I was transferred to the palace as a guard. I was patrolling the re-examination examination room, so I didn't run into you. After I came back, you were going to take part in the palace examination, so it was not good to disturb you too much."
Fang Zhongyi felt a little embarrassed that he had let others run into such a thing as soon as he arrived.
"That's really unfortunate, but destiny brings people together, and we have met now, haven't we?" Jiang Youzhen said as he thought of the next sentence and couldn't help laughing.
"Brother Fang, you don't have to call me that. It seems strange. I am the sixteenth in the clan and the youngest in the family. Everyone calls me Xiao Lang. If Brother Fang doesn't mind, you can call me Jiang Xiao Lang."
Jiang Youzhen is only sixteen years old, so it is naturally impossible for him to take a courtesy name before he reaches the age of twenty.
"Then I will be more generous and call you Brother Jiang!"
Next, Fang Zhongyi talked about his family situation. Although the Fang family was heir to the military, his father died young, leaving behind his elderly mother, two sons and one daughter.
The eldest sister got married five years ago. He is the second oldest. He is twenty-one this year and still unmarried.
There is another younger brother in the family, but he doesn't like to wield swords and guns, he only likes to write. He is eighteen years old this year, and has not yet finished his career.
Fang Zhongyi originally worked in a guard post not far from Tongzhou Prefecture. In order to take care of his widowed mother and his younger brother who was studying, he rented a yard in Tongzhou Prefecture.
"My younger brother is a person who can't carry anything on his shoulders or lift anything with his hands. My family has always been a martial arts family, but he doesn't like it and insists on studying. I originally thought that he was doing well in his studies, and he also said that he would take the county exam next year. I was quite happy at first, thinking that maybe the hard work would pay off.
But after I heard your name, I felt that he was nothing. You are only sixteen years old this year, and you are almost a Jinshi. "
Fang Zhongyi was very moved. His original teacher said that he was very talented and he could give it a try next year.
He was very happy to hear that. After all, he had only been in school for eight years and seemed to have a good academic record.
Who would have thought that after hearing about Jiang Youzhen, I knew there were people better than me. He started his education at the age of thirteen, and became a Jinshi at the age of sixteen.
Of course, although there was some good fortune in this due to the extra examination, there is no doubt that Jiang Youzhen is indeed capable.
In fact, even Jiang Youzhen himself felt that the imperial examination went smoothly and he had a green light all the way.
"It's hard to say. It was all luck. I just caught up with it."
"Don't be so modest. You are lucky, but you also have real talent! If you don't have talent, it would be useless even if you end up like this."
Jiang Youzhen felt a little embarrassed when she heard this. Although she was indeed amazing, the system also played a big role!
[It's not easy, I actually think this system has contributed to this. ]
Jiang Youzhen: Haha! Remember to work harder to support me.
"Brother Fang, what are your plans for the future?" Jiang Youzhen said as he glanced at Fang's mother who didn't dare to interrupt. Since he came to Beijing on business, why did he bring his old mother with him?
"Actually, I don't really want to go back after coming to the capital this time. I want to find a way to see if there is a chance to stay in the capital. There are more academies and great scholars in the capital than in the prefectures. I want to stay in the capital and make achievements."
He frowned slightly as he spoke, then smiled.
"But these are my expectations. If it doesn't work out, I have to go back. After all, I am just a small flag, which is better than being a guard."
He wanted to find a way, but he needed money to do it!
In his early years, the family had already spent all their savings on his father's medical treatment. It was not until he joined the garrison that they lived on that meager salary. Where did the money come from to make ends meet?
Besides, without connections, everything is just empty talk.
Jiang Youzhen's heart moved. It seemed that Fang Zhongyi's ambition was really big. No matter why he wanted to come to Beijing, he dared to bring his whole family to Beijing without any connections. This was a great courage.
"It's actually not difficult to stay in Beijing." Jiang Youzhen said seemingly unintentionally.
Fang Zhongyi immediately looked at Jiang Youzhen, excitement flashing in his eyes.
"Do you have any connections? I won't lie to you. If you are willing to help, I will do my best to help you as long as you ask me."
It seems that Fang Zhongyi is also very good at scheming, and does not seem like an upright warrior.
"Actually, I'm not even a Jinshi yet! My words don't count." Jiang Youzhen naturally couldn't agree easily. People would never cherish things that are easily obtained.
Fang Zhongyi was a little disappointed, but soon stopped worrying about it.
"It doesn't matter. If this can be accomplished, it will be accomplished. If not, I will return to the garrison. I have brought a few people with me, all of whom are my brothers who have been through thick and thin together. I should be able to officially confer the title of Xiaoqi after I return."
So he is still just an agent? Jiang Youzhen was thoughtful.
"When will Brother Fang go back?" Jiang Youzhen asked directly.
"Just these few days! I want to stay in the capital for a few days. My mother and my brother have never been to the capital. It will be worth the trip to the capital if I show them around these few days."
Jiang Youzhen nodded, and Fang Zhongyi saw that she was thoughtful and couldn't help swallowing nervously.
However, he also knew that he had nothing at the moment and only had martial arts skills. If Jiang Youzhen was willing to help him, he would repay him without hesitation in the future.
The two chatted for a while longer, had their meal, and agreed to accompany the owner of Moyuzhai to the Fourth Prince's Mansion next time, and then went back to their respective homes.
Jiang Youzhen sat in the carriage and thought, Fang Zhongyi was quite capable, and his words during the meal hinted at his feeling of being underappreciated and unwilling to be just a small flag.
And he was indeed capable. The book said that after he was appreciated by the Fourth Prince, he was sent to the border and made many achievements.
It would be a pity if such a talented general did not realize his ambitions.
Jiang Youzhen thought about it and decided to let Fang Zhongyi follow the original path! Anyway, from the current point of view, there is definitely a friendship between them.
In fact, Jiang Youzhen just wanted to give himself an extra guarantee for the future! Being a loyal minister does not mean having no connections. If you become a lonely minister and really only rely on the emperor, then you will be dead soon.
The imperial family is the most ruthless! Today, the emperor is in great favor, but tomorrow he may be abandoned and become a prisoner. It is easier to get things done if you have someone in the court, so you still have to spread your network of relationships.
The next day, Baohedian
Several examiners continued to read the papers, and they were not allowed to leave the Baohe Hall until the reading was finished. They ate, drank, defecated and urinated in the Baohe Hall, and slept on the Luohan couch next to them, separated by a screen.
Prime Minister Lin Juhui rubbed his brows. Reading papers for three consecutive days had made him physically and mentally exhausted.
He finished reading the paper in his hand with a frown and then casually drew a "△".
He glanced at the few papers on the table and breathed a sigh of relief.
He picked up the pile of papers on the table that had been looked at by other examiners, and the first one caught his eye.
After a long time, he became more and more delighted as he read. He then read the three articles three times, and a smile appeared on his face.
He picked up his pen, drew three circles in a row, and wrote a comment: "This is a very detailed answer. There are very few people like this in the exam. This is probably because he is a student who has devoted his attention to studying strategy."