Hu Wei smiled and shook his head. "It's not just about money. There are countless talents in the world. Our Xingyang is also a land of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Over the past few years, Brother Yu is almost discouraged."
"Brother Hu, it's better to be discouraged. If you can't become a tribute scholar, then go to the Eastern Capital. I heard that in addition to recommendations from various prefectures and counties, I, the Sui Dynasty, also use scientific examinations to select scholars."
"It's more difficult to get a scholar in the scientific examination. Just submitting the paper is enough to stop most people." Hu Wei shook his head and sighed.
Listening to Hu Wei's complaints about the way to become an official in the Sui Dynasty, Yang Qian finally understood more about the chaos in the early days of the imperial examination.
However, the prototype of the imperial examination has already appeared. It will not be until after the Tang Dynasty that the imperial examination will be finalized and become the most important way to become an official.
As for the scholars in Xingyang who wanted to have an official career, except for a few who passed down poems and books and studied hard behind closed doors, most of them were attached to powerful families like the Zheng family in Xingyang.
After all, people like the Zheng family in Xingyang not only have a rich collection of books, but more importantly, they also have excellent teachers.
Of course, the most important thing is that he has a very profound foundation and a strong background in the official class.
Can your officials in Xingyang not give face to the students recommended by the Zheng family in Xingyang?
Even in the imperial court, although the Zheng family in Xingyang was of average power, they still had some say and could lobby on behalf of those people.
Although Hu Wei did not say it clearly, Yang Qian still knew very well why he went to Xingyang to study. Rather than studying, it was more to say that he wanted to take advantage of the Zheng family in Xingyang to seek an official position.
But this is normal. As the saying goes, when people go to higher places, water flows to lower places. Hu Wei's father Hu Kang also wanted to work hard back then, but he fell ill.
I can only go home honestly to inherit the property and carry forward the Hu family. If I don't have a chance, it doesn't mean that he doesn't want his son to have a chance.
So I threw my son to Xingyang, hoping that my son would be better than his master.
After a full day's journey, when we arrived at Xingyang City, it was already the beginning of the lanterns. We had just arrived at the west gate of Xingyang.
Yang Qian saw the Zheng family messenger who had come to deliver a letter from his home, and a man who looked like a steward, looking around at the city gate.
After seeing the car driven by Yang Qian and his party, the steward of the Zheng family hurried forward to greet them.
"I have met Mr. Yang and Mr. Hu. I have been ordered by my two young masters to wait for you here. Seeing that the two young masters have arrived safely, I am finally relieved."
"My young master has ordered that if you receive the two of you, please go directly to Guanhe Tower. My two young masters are hosting a banquet there to entertain a group of friends."
Hu Wei turned his head and looked at Yang Qian, acting like a good brother, whatever you say is what he said. What else could Yang Qian say? The Zheng brothers were so polite, how could he still object?
"Since it is your young master's order, then Brother Hu and I can just do as we please. Brother Hu, what do you think?"
"As it should be, then Lao Li will be in charge of you." Hu Wei nodded towards the steward of the Zheng family and signaled.
Steward Li of the Zheng family walked aside with a smile, led a strong horse and jumped on to lead the way. After entering Xingyang City and heading southeast, after about a while, they arrived at the brightly lit Guanhe Tower.
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Yang Qian and Hu Wei walked side by side and followed Steward Li through the halls and rooms, and boarded a three-story building built by the lake. In the intertwined rings and the sound of distant and pleasant music, Steward Li gently pushed the door open.
's elegant room.
"You're here just in time, Brother Yang Xian, Brother Hu Xian, as brothers I have been waiting impatiently." Zheng Yuanxun stood up immediately and greeted them with a bright smile.
"I've seen Brother Zheng, and I'm disturbing you..." Yang Qian quickly bowed to the enthusiastic Zheng Yuanxun, and with a glance, the seven young people in the hall were seated separately.
In a corner of the private room, there were several beautiful and elegant ladies playing the piano and flute. I think the music I heard just now came from these people.
Zheng Yuanxun immediately arranged for Yang Qian to sit down on his lower left, and then introduced him to the surprised young people with a smile.
"You must know about Yang Langjun, who has become famous in Xingze and even Xingyang during this period, right?"
"Could this be Yingze Yang Qian?" A young man couldn't help but exclaimed, looking unbelievable.
"Yes, he is Yingze Yang Qian whose song "Compassion for the Farmers" spread throughout Xingyang and even Dongdu, and even the emperor is aware of his talent." Zheng Yuancong laughed and announced, stroking his short beard.
The seven young people of similar age were looking at Yang Qian with their eyes, some were surprised, some were perfunctory, some were wary, and some were even hostile.
This made Yang Qian a little confused. In the memory he inherited, it seemed that Yang Qian had only visited Xingyang when he was a child, and had not been to Xingyang City in the past few years.
It seemed that there shouldn't be any old acquaintances here, so why was the young man sitting opposite him looking at him with eyes full of disdain and hostility.
Zheng Yuancong continued to proclaim Yang Qian's glorious deeds, as if he was proud of his honor.
"There is also the curved shaft plow given by Yang Xiandi. After we, the Zheng family in Xingyang, tried it, we found that this plow is more efficient than the straight shaft plow. It saves both manpower and animal power. It is really a powerful tool for farming."
"Even Governor Wang knows the benefits of this curved shaft plow and is preparing to promote this plow throughout Xingyang County to benefit people's livelihood."
Hu Wei glanced at everyone present, and his eyes fell on Zheng Yuanxun, as if he was seeking confirmation of some news.
Zheng Yuanxun smiled.
"Today, Brother Yu heard from Governor Wang that Li Jing is studying in my Zheng clan school, and Wang Se is studying in Deng clan school.
Like Yang Xiandi, all of them have been designated by the eunuch as tribute scholars who have not been recommended to the court for years."
"To congratulate you on such a great event, today I specially invited two worthy brothers, King Li, and younger brothers Deng Mingxian and other talented people from Xingyang to come and congratulate you. It just so happens that you, Brother Yang, are here to congratulate you."
Only then did Yang Qian come to his senses, okay, let me tell you... He had no grudges against these talented people in Xingyang, so why would someone treat him coldly? It seemed that it was not without reason.
"It turns out to be Yingze Yang Qian. Deng has heard of his name for a long time but has never been able to see him. It's disrespectful and disrespectful..."
The young man who had almost no smile on his face since Yang Qian entered the private room, and whose eyes showed hostility, nodded towards Yang Qian.
Deng Yuanxun introduced to Yang Qian. "This is Mr. Deng Ming and Deng. He is the direct grandson of the head of the Deng family in Xingyang. He is also a rare talent in this county. He is rarely known for his talent..."
"It turns out to be Young Master Deng. I'm disrespectful and disrespectful..." Yang Qian smiled faintly and nodded in response.
Seeing Yang Qian's indifferent and calm look, Deng Ming frowned slightly, but he still suppressed the displeasure in his heart and forced out a smile.
"Since today is a banquet to congratulate three tributes, and Mr. Yang, you came a little late, shouldn't it be fair to punish yourself with three drinks?"
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