Everyone stared at the five or six-year-old child in front of them. When they saw that the child's face had not changed at all, they couldn't help but become even more surprised.
Zhang Jingnian seemed to feel a great insult. It was his pain point for more than ten years that he had not passed the scholarship and was also the reason why he was ridiculed. Unexpectedly, this kid dared to expose him in public?
"Boy, who are you? How dare you humiliate me like this?" Zhang Jingnian's face showed a slight anger. It was obvious that the child's words had touched his pain.
Facing Zhang Jingnian full of anger, Xiao Chu smiled faintly, with a calm expression, and said, "That one was my father just now. He is like you, a child of his life!"
Xiao Chu reiterated the fact that both of them were Tongsheng, and said the word "Tongsheng" very seriously.
When Zhang Jingnian heard Xiao Chu's words, his face turned red instantly, and his body began to tremble involuntarily, and he muttered, "Little little man, how dare you provoke me?"
Seeing the furious Zhang Jingnian, Xiao Changan rushed over from behind and protected the Eliminate and said, "Brother Jingnian, the child is ignorant and nonsense. He offended you. I hope he doesn't have the same knowledge as the child, and don't be surprised!"
Xiao Changan's words were very obvious, and he completely separated Xiao Chu and Zhang Jingnian, as if saying, "You two are adults and children." How can you be as good as a child as a person as old as a child?"
However, Xiao Changan did not ask Xiao Chu to apologize to Zhang Jingnian. In fact, in his heart, he still agreed with Xiao Chu's behavior. Not only did he exaggerate, but he also made Zhang Jingnian very angry.
Xiao Chu's expression remained unchanged. Even when he saw Zhang Jingnian's angry look, his facial expression was not moved at all, and he didn't even blink. However, seeing Xiao Changan rushing in front of him, a little comfort was raised. Old man
, You are still conscience, I will help you!
Everyone saw the matter here, but what everyone was surprised was not the quarrel between the few people, but Xiao Chu, who was protected by Xiao Changan, the child's expression seemed to have not changed at all from beginning to end.
Even when facing Zhang Jingnian's anger, there was no slight turbulence on his face.
Who is this child? This sentence is the common voice of many scholars in Tingyu Tower at this time. What they are curious about is why this child can be calm and composed when facing so many strange faces? Everyone saw the two.
By dressing up, you can tell that the family situation of the father and son in front of you is obviously not as good as that of Zhang Jingnian. However, seeing that there is no slight turbulence in the child's eyes, I can't help but be even more shocked. Where does his confidence come from?
It is incredible for a five-year-old to do this.
Xiao Chu stood there, quietly holding Zhang Jingnian's angry eyes, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised. This guy was too narrow-minded. Could it be that you only want to mock others?
Zhang Jingnian's face was gloomy and a hint of anger emerged from her face. If it weren't for the public, he would have to teach this talkative child a lesson. But as a scholar, he has his own arrogance, no matter how angry he is,
It is impossible to take action. Not to mention Xiao Chang'an is by the side, even if he takes action to teach a child a lesson, he will be despised by everyone.
Just as everyone was in a stalemate, a voice broke through everyone's thoughts and broke the tranquility in front of them.
"Brother Jingnian, this kid is very talkative, but why do you have the same knowledge as a kid?"
Everyone turned around and looked at the man who made a sound. The man was wearing a white shirt, wrapped in a square scarf, and walked towards everyone with a smile on his face. The man's eyes swept in front of everyone and turned around.
Then he stayed on Xiao Changan and his son, looked up and down, and smiled indifferently.
When Xiao Chu saw the man's arrival, he also stared at the man dressed in the scholar. Although the man's face was full of smiles, in Xiao Chu's eyes, he felt a trace of indescribable weirdness in his smile, but it was
I can't tell where the weirdness is.
When Zhang Jingnian heard this voice, he looked at the man, then smiled and said, "Brother Zhongkang, I'm polite!"
The man named Zhongkang's full name is Li Zhongkang. He is also a top scholar in the county. Like Zhang Jingnian, he is a child of his own. In Dingyuan County, this person is a popular candidate for the next scholar.
"Brother Jingnian, you are ignorant, why are you so angry? Besides, today all the wise men have arrived and they are just as knowledgeable as them, wouldn't they lose their identity?" Li Zhongkang smiled again and said to Zhang Jingnian.
Hearing this, Zhang Jingnian looked at Xiao Changan and his son again, then snorted angrily, saying, "Brother Zhongkang is right. This child has no tutor, so why should I have the same knowledge with them? Arguing with them instead of surrendering themselves.
identity."
Then Zhang Jingnian turned his gaze to Xiao Chang'an and the others, saying, "Today I don't care about the villain, I hope you will take care of yourself."
After the words came, Xiao Chu was about to fight back, but was stopped by Xiao Changan. Then the three of them left Zhang Jingnian and walked towards the side.
When Zhang Jingnian saw everyone leaving in disgrace, a look of sneer flashed across his face. Then he ignored the three people and asked Li Zhongkang to sit with him and drink and talk together.
Xiao Changan took Xiao Chu and Xiao Cheng to find a corner and sat down, quietly waiting for the opening of the New Year literary exchange meeting.
However, Xiao Changan did not say anything else, nor did he blame Xiao Chu for his behavior just now. Xiao Changan just felt the contempt in Zhang Jingnian's words. Although he wanted to refute it, it was because the other party's family was really
It can be seen from his clothes that he has formed a clear contrast with himself and others. He thought he should not offend him, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble for himself, but Xiao Chu said
If you say something you dare not say, you can also be considered as having regained your face.
Xiao Cheng on the seat was not affected by the incident just now. He took the fruit on the table and enjoyed it, looking like he was eating and drinking.
Xiao Changan glared at Xiao Cheng and said, "Please pay attention to your image. People who read should behave appropriately!"
Xiao Cheng was scolded by his father, stopped his hand and swallowed the fruit halfway chewed in his mouth. Then he sat quietly on the table, pretending to be serious and no longer spoke.
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The people on the second floor of Tingyu Building gathered more and more, and gradually filled the entire second floor. However, the people who came to the second floor had no intention of stopping, and people were still walking up from the downstairs intermittently.
Seeing that there was no seat on the second floor, the person simply found a suitable location on the second floor and stood down.
Seeing that the people on the second floor were basically full, Xiao Chu kept looking around and saw four chairs in the center of the second floor. The four chairs were idle, but Xiao Chu felt strange.
Even if so many people stand there, no one will make these four chairs. It seems that these chairs are prepared for some big shots.
While Xiao Chu was thinking, he heard the servant downstairs shouting, "Mr. Li is here."
After the words came, Xiao Chu saw an old man with silver beard walking towards the second floor hall from the stairs. Following the old man's footsteps, his white beard fluttered gently, his sleeves swayed gently, and his chair was straight towards the inside.
Walk over.
Many people in the crowd saw the old man going upstairs and looked at the old man with respect. It was obvious that many people at the scene were students of the old man.
As soon as the old man sat on the chair, he heard a hearty laughter coming from behind and said, "Brother Zhiyuan, it's been a long time since I saw you!"
Everyone saw that the person who was talking was Chen Changxue from the private school in the south of the city, Xiao Cheng's teacher, Master Chen!
Xiao Chang'an also looked respectful when he saw Master Chen coming. When he saw Master Chen's respectable look, he couldn't help but look envious. If he passed the scholar in the future, he could also open a county by himself.
Private school, teach students.
Thinking of this, Xiao Changan's face was filled with hope, which strengthened his confidence in studying hard in the future.
"Senior Brother, come and sit down!" Li Zhiyuan stood up when he saw Chen Changxue's arrival. The two of them bowed to each other. Then Chen Changxue sat next to Li Zhiyuan.
At this time, Xiao Changan looked at Xiao Chengdao behind him, "Cheng'er, have you seen Master Chen be respected? You have studied well in the future and you can open a private school like Master Chen after you get into the scholar.
More respect.”
Xiao Cheng behind him seemed to understand, nodded dullly, looked at Master Li and Master Chen who were sitting in the main seat chatting, and didn't know what they were thinking.
"Can you get a scholar after the exam?" Xiao Chu asked Xiao Changan. He had some understanding of the ancient imperial examination system, but it was not very comprehensive. He wanted to listen to Xiao Changan's detailed explanation.
Xiao Changan didn't know how Xiao Chu thought of asking these questions at such a young age. Seeing his eager look, he then spoke, "In our Daxia Kingdom, the imperial examination level is divided into four levels, respectively
: Tongsheng, scholar, juren, and jinshi. Only those who pass the juren and jinshi are qualified to be officials. Those who pass the juren can choose to continue studying poetry and books, pass the juren, and can also open a school in their hometown to teach students."
Xiao Chu nodded gently. The imperial examination system here is similar to his own understanding, which is easy to understand. It seems that the two old men in front of him are scholars who chose to return to their hometown to open a school!
While the two gentlemen were chatting, they walked upstairs again and thought that the middle-aged man was Gu Changqing from the private school in the north of the city. He was wearing a lilac robe and looked at the people on the second floor, and walked directly to Li Zhiyuan and Chen Changxue.
He said to the two, "Brother Chen, Brother Li, it's been a long time since I didn't expect the two brothers to come so early."
"We have just arrived, Brother Changqing, please sit down."
Gu Changqing sat beside the two of them and sat down naturally.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Chuyi sighed that studying is good. It seems that the rules in ancient times were really good at learning and becoming an official.
Now Xiao Chu is thinking about whether he wants to take the exam for a scholar or something, otherwise he would not be able to make it in this era. But after a moment, Xiao Chu dispelled his thoughts and wanted to read the boring Four Books and Five Classics.
It's really a bit difficult.
"Mr. Chen is here!"
Hearing the servant's shout, everyone on the second floor stood up to greet the person downstairs. Even the three masters sitting on the main seat stood up.
Lord Chen walked up, inspected everyone, and smiled, "Don't be reserved, I'm here to join in the fun today, sit down."
Then Lord Chen and the three masters bowed to each other, then sat in the main seat and looked at the three people and said, "Three, I came today mainly to see the grand occasion of this New Year literary exchange meeting. You just do your business."
, just pretend that I don’t exist.”
This Lord Chen is naturally the county magistrate of Dingyuan County. Chen Yuannian thought that he had passed the layers of exams, from a child to a scholar, and then passed the imperial examination and had the opportunity to become an official.
The three of them nodded slightly when they heard Chen Yuannian's words, and looked at the scholars. The oldest Li Zhiyuan said first, "Dear students, welcome to participate in today's New Year's Literature Exchange Conference. I hope you can have it at the exchange conference.
What you have achieved will continue to improve yourself.”
Then Chen Changxue stood up and said, "I will preside over this literary association."
Mr. Chen was not polite, and stood up and saluted the people, and then said, "The purpose of this New Year Literature Society is to strengthen the exchanges between scholars in Dingyuan County, so that everyone can gain knowledge and obtain knowledge at the exchange meeting.
Improvement, everyone can speak freely and fully exchange their views and ideas on reading at the exchange meeting. In order to ensure the successful success of this New Year's Literary Exchange, we specially invited the magistrate Chen, and asked Mr. Chen to serve as a judge in the subsequent talent competition.
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After hearing this, everyone's interest was suddenly ignited and they applauded. The main purpose of everyone's visit to the exchange meeting was to test their learning situation in the talent competition session of the exchange meeting.
"Of course, in order to increase the enthusiasm of all students to take the written test, find out the most powerful talent in Dingyuan County, and there will be New Year gifts for the top three in the competition. I hope everyone can participate actively and give their own true feelings.
All the talent and knowledge were revealed." After Mr. Chen finished speaking, he stared at everyone on the field and carefully observed each person's reaction.
As Mr. Chen expected, everyone on the field began to cheer. When they heard that the winner had gifts, everyone was naturally very willing. You must know that almost all the talents in Dingyuan County were gathered here. If they could win,
, the scholars in Dingyuan County can even be ranked among the top few. I believe that even without this reward, many people will be willing to participate.
Xiao Chu looked at the rising emotions of the people and couldn't help but despise everyone in his heart and gave him a prize. As for being so excited? Of course, Xiao Chu did not think of the information hidden behind the prize, so it led to him asking about it.
I was not interested in this competition. I didn't even look at everyone, but just thought about my own affairs.
This literary exchange meeting is similar to modern live competitions, and there is no chance to prepare for the battle at all. Everything depends on the performance on the spot. This is the time to test the true power.
Chen Yuannian, who was sitting in the main seat, did not look at the excited people. His main purpose today was to find the prodigy that appeared in the market a few days ago and see if there was a chance.
However, Chen Yuannian looked around and was a little stunned. There were more than one child on the second floor, five or six years old. How could he find this?
However, in the end, Chen Yuannian's eyes fell on Xiao Chu, and he saw that Xiao Chu was holding a piece of pastry in his hand and was eating it on his own, without caring about the uplifting emotions of everyone.
"Oh, it's not advisable for me!" Chen Yuannian sighed. Seeing that Xiao Chu had to eat casually at this time, he didn't care about everyone's actions at all, so he simply eliminated Xiao Chu first.
"I don't know if I can see that child prodigy today." Chen Yuannian turned his gaze away from Xiao Chu, then stopped looking at him, and thought to himself.